Saturday, August 30, 2008

Virginia Daily Obituaries 08/30/08

  • ARRINGTON, Thurman Roosevelt "T.R."

    Thurman Roosevelt Arrington "T.R." Thurman Roosevelt Arrington, 75, of 55 Glade Court, Altavista, passed away Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Smith Arrington for 48 years. He was born June 30, 1933, in Charlotte County, the son of the late Samuel Cole Arrington and the late Addie Clifton Arrington. He was a retired agent with State Farm Insurance Company and proudly served his country as a veteran in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War Conflict. In addition to…

    • Abbott, Calvin Joseph

      Calvin Joseph Abbott, 88, of Forest, died Friday, August 29, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443.

      • Amos, Kathy Altice

        s will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2008, from Flora Funeral Chapel with Pastors Lonnie Sorrell and Joseph Hodge Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Her family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va.

        • Anderson, Caroline Y. Young

          ANDERSON, Mrs. Caroline Y. Young, 58, of Springfield Street, Lawrence, Mass., died Tuesday at Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill, Mass. Born in Richmond Va., she lived in both Richmond, Va., and Lawrence, Mass. Mrs. Anderson was employed as a school bus driver. She was a member of the Rehoboth Lighthouse Church in Haverhill and The Victory Deliverance Church in Bowling Green, Va. Mrs. Anderson received her minister's license at Victory Deliverance. She is survived by two daughters, Keisha Eberhardt…

          • Anderton, Ralph Hepworth

            will be held noon on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Faith Chapel at First Baptist Church in Roanoke, Va.

            • Arnold, Richard

              will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. chapel, is in charge.

              • Arrington, Thurman Roosevelt

                ARRINGTON, Thurman Roosevelt, 75, of 55 Glade Ct., Altavista, Va., died Thursday, August 28, 2008. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 1, 2008, at Fort Hill Memorial Park in Lynchburg, with the Rev. Jim Critchley officiating.

                • BABER, Sarah Mason

                  Sarah Mason Baber Sarah Mason Baber, 86, of Lynchburg went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard W. Baber Sr. Born July 30, 1922, in Campbell County, she was the daughter of the late George Mason and the late Cora Maddox Mason. Mrs. Baber was employed at Craddock-Terry Shoe Corp. for 31 years and was a tremendous cook at several area restaurants following her retirement. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by…

                  • Baliles, Larry W.

                    s will be held 11 a.m. Monday, September 1, 2008, at Fairystone Baptist Church. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Services, Stuart, Va.

                    • Ballard, Hilda Childress

                      BALLARD, Hilda Childress, 82, of Rockville, Va., passed away August 28, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Vincent Ballard. She is survived by her children, Homer Ballard Jr. (Janet), Kenneth Ballard (Linda), James Ballard (Roberta), Michael Ballard (Stephanie), Roy Ballard, and Helen Poore (David); 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 30, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St.,…

                      • Barco, Ernest

                        for all who knew and loved Bill on Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 424 Kings Grant Road, Virginia Beach, 340-8420. Burial will be at a later date with arrangements by the Cremation Society of Virginia.

                        • Baugh, Howard L.

                          Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Howard L. Baugh, USAF (Ret.) was born in Petersburg, Va. on January 20, 1920, and attended public schools in Petersburg and Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from Virginia State College (University), he entered the Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet in March 1942. He completed pilot training at famed Tuskegee Army Airfield in November 1942 and was commissioned a 2nd Lt. In July 1943, he was assigned to the 99th Fighter Squadron in Sicily. Flying from Sicily and Italy, he flew 135…

                          • Bentley, William H.

                            s 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski.

                            • Blowe, Antoinette

                              Antoinette Blowe AULANDER - Antoinette Blowe, 93, died Aug. 29, 2008. The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church. Garrett Funeral Home-Ashley Chapel is in charge.

                              • Bottoms, Zelma M.

                                BOTTOMS, Zelma M., of Brodnax, died August 29, 2008. He is survived by a daughter, Diane Wright of Alberta; three sons, Randy Bottoms of Brodnax, Terry Bottoms of Alberta, and Danny Bottoms of Victoria; a sister, Hazel Johnson of Crewe; six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. A graveside service is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Crestview Memorial Park. Visitation is Saturday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorial contributions to Macedonia United Methodist Church, Dundas.…

                                • Brantley, J. Mickey

                                  BRANTLEY, J. Mickey, 61, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 28, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Brantley; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Michael Mallory; granddaughter, Kristen Mallory; sisters, Patricia Warrick, Faye Ricks, Joan Danger. Mickey was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. He was also a Philip Morris retiree, he spent some of his free time golfing with his daughter and son-in-law, and he and Nancy enjoyed spending the winters in Sarasota, Fla. A memorial…

                                  • Brinkley, Martha

                                    will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Bon Air Presbyterian Church, Richmond. Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home in charge.

                                    • Brinkley, Martha Griffin

                                      BRINKLEY, Martha Griffin, age 82, passed peacefully Thursday morning, August 28, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Griffin; and was preceded in death by her husband, L.R. "Pete" Brinkley Sr. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Darlene Spires and her husband, George; a son, L.R. "Rusty" Brinkley and his wife, Beverley; granddaughters, Laurie Haley and her husband, Michael, Elizabeth Clarke and her husband, Walter, and Mary Spires; grandsons, Shawn Brinkley and his…

                                      • Britt, Beatrice

                                        Beatrice B. Britt PORTSMOUTH - Beatrice B. Britt, 77, of Grand Street, died Aug. 25, 2008. A funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Victory Fellowship Center. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.

                                        • Buck, Andre

                                          Andre' R. Buck CHESAPEAKE - Services for Andre' Renoir Buck will be held at 11 a.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.

                                          • Burwell-Noel, Gazetta M.

                                            2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.

                                            • Carpenter, Jeffery Lynn

                                              Jeffery Lynn Carpenter Jeffery Lynn Carpenter, age 59, died Saturday, August 23, 2008; was born to James Harris Carpenter and Norma Schoonover, March 25, 1949 in Charlottesville, Virginia; graduated from Culpeper County High School in 1967 and James Madison in 1971; taught school in the Criglers-ville Elementary School from 1972 until 1974 and was working for Artel Video Systems at his death. Surviving Mr. Carpenter are his sons, J. Harris Carpenter and his companion Natalie Spring, of Durham, North…

                                              • Carr, Bernice H.

                                                CARR, Bernice H., 91, of Mechanicsville, passed away August 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick "Pat" Carr Jr.; and son, Frederick Carr III. She is survived by sons, Davis H. Carr (Martha) of Nashville, Tenn., Tom Carr (Jean) of Hanover, Va.; and daughter, Bonnie Garrett (Richard) of Mechanicsville, Va. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Flora Riddick and Jane Waits; and brother, Timothy Haden. She was a longtime member of Battery…

                                                • Charleton, James

                                                  . In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be made to support the overseas clinics in Vietnam and Cambodia operated by Operation Smile, 6435 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509. (888) 677-6453.


                                                • Cheryl Chandler

                                                  Aug 29, 2008 Cheryl Chandler, 42, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at her home in Henry County. Funeral arrangements were pending at Bassett Funeral Service.

                                                  • Clifton Dishman

                                                    • Crawford, Frances Elizabeth

                                                      Frances Elizabeth Crawford, 80, of Salem, passed away Friday, August 29, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va.

                                                      • Crews, Cedric C.

                                                        • Crews, Mary Katherine "Kitty"

                                                          CREWS, Mary Katherine "Kitty," died Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at home in Richmond. Kitty was born on September 24, 1944 in Baltimore, Md., grew up in Freeport, Long Island, N.Y., attended American University, and moved to Richmond in the late 1970s to teach 6th grade in Henrico County. She and her surviving husband, L. Jeremy Crews, were married on August 12, 1978 at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Richmond, where he was christened and where his parents were married. Kitty is survived…

                                                          • Curtis, Marilyn C. (Memoriam)

                                                            • Davenport, Marjorie

                                                              Marjorie F. Davenport CRESWELL - Marjorie F. Davenport, 81, died Aug. 28, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Philippi Church of Christ, Creswell. Maitland Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                              • Davis, Mary Joan

                                                                will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2008, at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church in Danville, Va. Burial in the Oakwood Cemetery in Martinsville, Va., will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Davis Woody and Mary Jo Davis Scholarship at the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region, the Davis-Prillaman Scholarship at Averett University, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Townes Funeral Home, 215 West Main Street,…

                                                                • Dawson, William Jett

                                                                  DAWSON, William Jett, 62, of Warsaw, died on Friday, August 29, 2008. He was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church, the Richmond County Fair Association, the Callao Rescue Squad, and past vice president of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads. Surviving is his wife, Mary Lou Dawson of Warsaw; and his mother-in-law, Gertrude S. Crabbe of Emmerton; also his dogs, Peanut, Peaches, Cinnamon, Midnight and Sugar; and his cat, Sammy. He was preceded in death by Hot Dog. A funeral service will…

                                                                  • DeMaris, Paul George

                                                                    DeMARIS, Paul George, 80, of Colonial Heights, died Thursday, August 28, 2008. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret Christine DeMaris; and a stepdaughter, Jeanette McMullan Popovich. Mr. DeMaris was a member of Highland United Methodist Church, the VFW Petersburg Post 622, where he held numerous offices. He was named the Virginia VFW Man of the Year in 1999 for services above and beyond at the local, state and national levels. Survivors include five grandchildren, A. Kimberly Iafolla, M.D.…

                                                                    • Donathan, Bernice Heath

                                                                      DONATHAN, Bernice Heath, age 79, of Amelia, passed from this life on August 29, 2008. Predeceased by her husband, Edward L. Donathan Sr., she is survived by her sons, Edward L. Donathan Jr. of Powhatan, Ronald Page Donathan of Amelia; her daughter, Patricia Irene Saunders of Chesterfield; brothers, Carl and Berkley Heath, both of Powhatan; sister, Mary Ann Dunkley of Hanover; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home,…

                                                                      • Duff Jr., Henry William "Billy"

                                                                        Billy Duff STAUNTON Henry William "Billy" Duff, Jr., 53, husband of Dorcus (Woods) Duff, of Greenview Drive, Staunton, died Thursday, August 28, 2008 at the Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital in Richmond. Henry Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

                                                                        • Dunagan, Mary Duncan

                                                                          s will be held 11 a.m. Monday, September 1, 2008, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, Va.

                                                                          • Elmore, Juanita Carole Merricks

                                                                            ELMORE, Juanita Carole Merricks, 62, of Emporia, died Thursday, August 28, 2008 at her home after a brief battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian and Fulton Merricks; and her brother, Roger Merricks. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Lester Paul Elmore; two sons, Michael Anthony Elmore and wife, Susan, and Brian Keith Elmore and wife, Brooke; her daughter, Kristal Horton and husband, Scott; five grandchildren, Brittany Elmore, Cameron Halfhill, Michaela Elmore, Elijah…

                                                                            • Escuadra, Joey

                                                                              will begin at 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kaelyn Escuadra Trust at any BayPort Credit Union or mailed to BayPort Credit Union, 3711 Huntington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607.

                                                                              • Evans, Cecil L.

                                                                                s will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Dublin Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Jones officiating. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Fishertown Cemetery, Schellsburg, Pa. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the Dublin Baptist Church. Visit bowerfuneralhome.com to send the family online condolences. Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, is handling the arrangements for the family.

                                                                                • Everhart, Juanita

                                                                                  Juanita G. Everhart PORTSMOUTH - Services for Juanita Gray Chappel Templeton Everhart will be held at 10 a.m. today in Greenlawn Mausoleum Chapel. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge.

                                                                                  • Ferguson, Stephen Charles

                                                                                    s will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2008, at Norris Funeral Service Chapel, Martinsville, Va.

                                                                                    • Fox, Hazel A.

                                                                                      FOX, Hazel A., of Richmond, departed this life August 28, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                      • Fretwell, Wilbur

                                                                                        Wilbur Fretwell STUARTS DRAFT Wilbur "Doe Belly" Marshall Fretwell, 72, of Stuarts Draft, passed away Thursday, Aug-ust 28, 2008, at his residence. Arrangements have been entrusted to and will be announced by Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes and Crematory.

                                                                                        • Friend, Peggy D.

                                                                                          FRIEND, Peggy D. A funeral service will be held (today) Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Centralia, 2920 Kingsdale Rd.

                                                                                          • Geen, Arthur Aloysius

                                                                                            Dr. Arthur Aloysius Geen, 81, of Buena Vista, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008, at his home. He was born January 6, 1927, in New Jersey, son of the late Arthur A. Geen and Marion Sweeney Geen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Patricia Geen; and one nephew, Kevin McCormac Mitchell. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Baur Geen; two daughters, Annette Jones and LauraJane Wilson, both of Lexington; two sons, Paul Edward Geen, of Arizona, and Brian Arthur Geenbaur,…

                                                                                            • Gills, Stan

                                                                                              Stan Gills CHESAPEAKE - Services for Thomas Stanley Gills will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel.

                                                                                              • Greer, Charlotte Jean

                                                                                                will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2008, at Galax Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va.

                                                                                                • HUDSON, Mary French Boone "Frenchie"

                                                                                                  Mary French "Frenchie" Boone Hudson Mary French "Frenchie" Boone Hudson, 67, passed away Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Bedford Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born July 3, 1941, in Roanoke. She was the eldest daughter of Norval A. Boone Sr. and the late Eva H. Boone. She graduated from Bedford High School in 1960. Growing up, she was involved in the 4-H club. She was also a member of The Order of Eastern Stars and a leader of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. For many…

                                                                                                • Hanley, Frances

                                                                                                  will be held Monday at 9 a.m. in Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1404 Pacific Ave. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Star of the Sea Building Fund. Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach office, is assisting the family.

                                                                                                  • Harding, Elizabeth Burns "Betty"

                                                                                                    HARDING, Elizabeth "Betty" Burns, 76, of Montpelier, Va., went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 28, 2008. A native of Detroit, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Isabella Grieve Ralston. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Brown Ralston; and her sister, Isabelle Grieve O'Neill. She has been a resident of Hanover County for the past 37 years, and was employed by the Virginia General Assembly for 31 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 54…

                                                                                                    • Harris, Elizabeth Ann

                                                                                                      Elizabeth Ann Harris Elizabeth Ann Harris, 42, of Riverside Avenue, Charlottesville, died Thursday, August 28, 2008, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. The family will receive friends at 182 Family Lane, Avon, Virginia. Services entrusted to the Lewis Funeral Home in Waynesboro, Virginia.

                                                                                                      • Harris, Harry Eugene

                                                                                                        s will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Reggie Tuck officiating. Interment will follow in the Memorial Gardens of the New River Valley. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Blacksburg United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 931, Blacksburg, Va. 24063 or Good Samaritan Hospice 125 Arrowhead Trail, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Friends may call anytime after noon on Monday, September 1, 2008, and the family will receive friends…

                                                                                                        • Hart Sr., Thomas

                                                                                                          Thomas L. Hart Sr. WACHAPREAGUE - Thomas Lee Hart Sr., 74, died Aug. 28, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. today in Wachapreague Cemetery. Williams-Onancock Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                          • Hartbarger, Alice Ruby

                                                                                                            s will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington, Va.

                                                                                                            • Hash, Raymond H.

                                                                                                              will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

                                                                                                              • Hayes, Frances Bagby

                                                                                                                will be held noon on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                                • Hepler, Myrtle Tucker

                                                                                                                  will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2008, in the Lone Star Cemetery. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                  • Hostetter, Hanie Montgomery

                                                                                                                    11 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Kerrs Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.

                                                                                                                    • Hudson, Mary French Boone

                                                                                                                      s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Monday, September 1, 2008, at Bedford Christian Church with the Rev. Bill Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bedford Christian Church Building Fund and Memorial Garden. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main St., Bedford, Va., 540-586-7360.

                                                                                                                      • Idella J. Smith

                                                                                                                        • Jackson, Hettie Aretha

                                                                                                                          Hettie Aretha Jackson, 65, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                          • Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                            • Johnson, Annie Mae Phillips

                                                                                                                              s 2 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2008, at Tharp Funeral Chapel. Visitation, Saturday, August 31, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443.

                                                                                                                              • Johnson, Jeannette

                                                                                                                                will be Sunday at 3 p.m. in Lasker Cemetery. Sykes Funeral Service is in charge.

                                                                                                                                • Johnson, Katie Alice (Washington) - Deaconess Katie Alice Washington Johnson On Monday, August 25, 2008, Katie Alice Washington Johnson peacefully went to be with her Lord. She was surrounded .... 

                                                                                                                                  • Johnson, Willie V.

                                                                                                                                    JOHNSON, Mrs. Willie V. Britton "Ma Willie," formerly of 33 West 21st Street, departed this life August 27, 2008. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. The family may be contacted at 804-269-3179 or 855-2457.

                                                                                                                                    • Jones, Ruby Ayers

                                                                                                                                      2 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, Bedford Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va.

                                                                                                                                      • Jones, Willie S.

                                                                                                                                        Willie S. Jones VIRGINIA BEACH - Willie S. Jones, 86, of Bay Point, passed away Aug. 25, 2008, at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. "Slim," as he was known to many of his friends and family, was born June 26, 1922, in Como, N.C. He left a lasting impression on those who knew him well. He was always quick with a smile, a wave and a friendly, "Hey!" He worked well into his 80s and was happiest on his lawnmower, cutting grass. He is survived by three children, William Jones of…

                                                                                                                                        • Kerr, Gladys Ogden

                                                                                                                                          s will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel, Buena Vista, Va.

                                                                                                                                          • Kidd, Alice Burgess

                                                                                                                                            Alice Burgess Kidd, 92, of Lynchburg, died Friday, August 29, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

                                                                                                                                            • LaPrade, Charles Norman

                                                                                                                                              • Mabe, Evelyn K.

                                                                                                                                                Evelyn K. Mabe, 81, of Max Meadows, Va., died on Friday, August 29, 2008. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va.

                                                                                                                                                • McLin, Doris J.

                                                                                                                                                  followed by a celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home by the Rev. Dr. Paul Lawson. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. Friends may send tributes to her memorial at www.mem.com.

                                                                                                                                                  • Newland, Lillie Oakley

                                                                                                                                                    will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

                                                                                                                                                    • Overstreet, Carrie Gaynelle Parker

                                                                                                                                                      Carrie Gaynelle Parker Overstreet, 84, of Blue Ridge, died Thursday, August 28, 2008. ; A Celebration of Life will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, in the Tharp Funeral Chapel, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443.

                                                                                                                                                      • Parris Jr., Floyd Oliver

                                                                                                                                                        s 2 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2008, in the Abingdon Bible Church. Arrangements by Frost Funeral Home, Abingdon.

                                                                                                                                                        • Paul, Lucien

                                                                                                                                                          Lucien (Lou) Paul, 91, of Daleville, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2008. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

                                                                                                                                                          • Paxton, Mary Craft

                                                                                                                                                            will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2008, in Alleghany Memorial Park. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                            • Peggy D. Friend

                                                                                                                                                              • Perry, Reverend Jeffrey W.

                                                                                                                                                                will be held 6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2008, at Riverdale Baptist Church.

                                                                                                                                                                • Person Jr., Cleveland

                                                                                                                                                                  Cleveland Lee Person Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Cleveland Lee Person Jr., 58, of the 1000 block of Latham St., departed this life Aug. 27, 2008. Born in Chesapeake, he was predeceased by his father, Cleveland L. Person Sr. He is survived by his wife, Diane E. Person; daughter, Diane E. Brown (Anthony) of Chesapeake; son, Cleveland Lee Person III of Suffolk; his mother, Myrtle Portlock of Chesapeake; a sister, Yvonne Carpenter (Robert) of Portsmouth; and a brother, Randolph Person (Jennifer) of Louisiana; five…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Phillips, Billy

                                                                                                                                                                    at the Atlantic Shores Retirement Community. Online condolences may be made at

                                                                                                                                                                    • Prencipe, Nicholas

                                                                                                                                                                      will be held at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Sunday. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                      • Reese, Treva Long

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                                                                                                                                                                        • Richardson, Virginia Young

                                                                                                                                                                          RICHARDSON, Virginia Young, 89, passed away peacefully at her beloved farm in Goochland County, Va., on August 27, 2008. The daughter of the late Dr. Charles Augustus and Jettie C. Young of Roanoke, Va., she was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, L. W. "Crit" Richardson; and her brother, Dr. Charles Augustus Young Jr. She is survived by her sister, Helen E. Young and Janet E. Wynot of Bent Mt., Va.; five children, Lynwood W. Richardson II, Ronnie R. Thornton and husband, John S. Thornton Jr.,…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Ricks, Warren

                                                                                                                                                                            Warren C. Ricks WOODBRIDGE - Warren Calvin Ricks, 54, of the 1300 block of East Longview Drive, passed away Aug. 29, 2008. He was a native of Isle of Wight County and was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Ricks. Mr. Ricks was a graduate of Windsor High School and was employed as a truck driver by Little John's Trucking Company, Woodbridge. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church of Woodbridge and the Men's Choir and Bible Study Program. He leaves to mourn and cherish his memory his mother,…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Rose, Luellen Goss

                                                                                                                                                                              will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 1, 2008, in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Row, Jean Elizabeth Chesley

                                                                                                                                                                                ROW, Jean Elizabeth Chesley, 79, of Fairfax, died at Covenant Woods on Wednesday, August 27, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Thomas Row; her sisters, Dorothy Mason, Gertrude Winston and Ruth Fadely; her children, Thomas Row Jr., Michael Row (wife, Ashley), Jennifer Soikkeli (husband, Paul) and Jeffrey Row (wife, Nancy); and her grandchildren, Kyle, Christopher, Eila, Nicholas, Daniel, Elizabeth, Sarah and Andrew.

                                                                                                                                                                                • STERN, Charlotte Daniels

                                                                                                                                                                                  Charlotte Daniels Stern Charlotte Stern, a professor of Spanish at Randolph College for nearly three decades, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at a Hospice facility in Auburn, Maine. She was 78 and had been suffering from advanced-stage abdominal cancer. Stern was an authority on medieval Spanish theater and the author of numerous articles on the subject in professional journals. Her book, "The Medieval Theater in Castile," was published in 1996, and she was a major contributor to "A Companion to…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sandefur, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                    Mary J. Sandefur PORTSMOUTH - Services for Mary Jane Sandefur will be held at 3 p.m. today in Faith Baptist Church. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Saunders Sr., Clyde Arnold - Clyde Arnold Saunders Sr. Clyde Arnold Saunders Sr, age 71, passed away Monday August 25, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Mr. .... 

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Shackelton U.S. Army (Ret.), Col. Phillip

                                                                                                                                                                                        SHACKELTON, Col. Phillip (U.S. Army Ret.), 90, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia. He is also survived by his daughter, Sharon Looney and her husband, Terry; son, Bruce Shackelton and his wife, Jan; grandchildren, Andrew Looney and his wife, Erin, Melissa Looney, Craig Looney, Ryan Shackelton and his wife, Rachel, Robert Shackelton and his wife, Erica; and two great-grandchildren. Col. Shackelton served 35 proud years in the U.S. Army. He…

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sheeran, Kenneth Patrick

                                                                                                                                                                                          2 p.m. Saturday at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Slade, Brett

                                                                                                                                                                                            s will be held at 9 a.m. today in Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Smedley, Helen Sysyn

                                                                                                                                                                                              Helen Sysyn Smedley, 80, of Bedford, died on Thursday, August 28, 2008, at her residence. She was born July 10, 1928, in Ambridge, Pa., a daughter of the late Wasyl "Charles" Sysyn and Mary Zazulak Sysyn. She was a communicant of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. She and her husband moved to Bedford in 1969 and operated Smedley's Orchards in Wheat's Valley. She was a proud member of the choir of her home church, St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ambridge, Pa. Helen was a woman with a…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spencer, Helen Niceley

                                                                                                                                                                                                Helen Niceley Spencer, 88, formerly of Buena Vista, died on Friday, August 29, 2008, The family will receive friends on Monday, September 1, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Boiling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Spraker Jr., Robert F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  11 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, West End Cemetery, Wytheville. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spruill, Margaret

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Margaret Harrell Spruill CHESAPEAKE - Margaret Harrell Spruill, 72, died Aug. 27, 2008, in St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Fla. Mrs. Spruill was born in Perquimans County, North Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Bessie Smith Harrell and Joseph "Joe" Anderson Harrell. She was a member of Cradock United Methodist Church in Portsmouth where she was active in the United Methodist Women, Silver Anniversary Circle and Marable Bible Class. Mrs. Spruill was also predeceased by her husband of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Staples, Luther

                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be at 11 a.m. today in Jackson Baptist Church. Massey Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stephen C. Ferguson

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Aug 29, 2008 Stephen Charles Ferguson, 47, of 638 Melrose, Bassett, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at his home. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Norris Funeral Services and Crematory.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Stephens, Georgianna

                                                                                                                                                                                                          with dignity will be conducted by Wm. M. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home Inc., 224 S. Main St., Franklin. Please visit

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stewart, Deaconess Alease Alice

                                                                                                                                                                                                            JACKSON, Deaconess Alease Alice Stewart, found eternal rest and peace on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Charles Jackson Jr.; brothers, Richard and Robert Stewart. She leaves to continue her legacy and cherish her memory seven children, Sidney M. Ross (Regina), Eva U. Glenn (Billy), Deacon Mark A. Jackson, Dr. Neal N. Jackson (Diane), Minister Charlene Jackson-Gresham (Deacon James), Teresa A. King (Albert), Reverend Dr. Charles J.J. Jackson III (Minister…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sublett, Erma Maness

                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2008, at Level Green Christian Church with Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Ross Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Simmonsville Volunteer Fire Department, 5783 Cumberland Gap Road, Newport, Va. 24128. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, Va. www.paitselfh.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • TAYLOR, J. Kenneth

                                                                                                                                                                                                                J. Kenneth Taylor J. Kenneth Taylor of Lynchburg, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. Mr. Taylor was the son of Jasper J. Taylor and Lula Mae Stevens Taylor of Halifax County. Mr. Taylor proudly served his country in World War II in the Fifth U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of Fort Hill United Methodist Church and Hill City Masonic Lodge #183. He is survived by his loving wife, Pauline Guthrie Taylor; his children, Joan Taylor Cocke and her…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Terry, John Howard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  s will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Hill Street Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Thistlethwaite, Margaret Mize

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    THISTLETHWAITE, Margaret Mize, 89, of Richmond, Va., passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008. She retired from the State of Virginia and was a member of Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church, the Henrico Historical Society, the Red Hat Society, the University of Richmond Spiders Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Varina Woman's Club. She was the widow of Robert Thistlethwaite; and is survived by one daughter, Margaret Mize Jones and her husband, Glenn; three sons, Gary Mize and wife, Betty,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Thomas Sr., Richard Lewis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      THOMAS, Richard Lewis Sr., 81, of Montpelier, Va., passed away peacefully on August 27, 2008 at 7:15 a.m. at his family home. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Nancy J. Thomas, who was the bright and shining star of his life. Richard is survived by his six children, Cynthia (Melvin) Hall, Shirley (Rev. Fred) Copeland, Richard Jr. (Gwendonetta) Thomas, Gibson (Mariela) Thomas, Sandra (Donald Ray) Graham, and extremely devoted, Sherman (Yvette) Thomas; 11 grandchildren, (devoted) Brian, Japhet,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Turner, Sallie McKemy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2008, in Fair View Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Frank Carl Miklas Frank Miklas of Lake Monticello passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 27, 2008. He was 89 years old. He was the second of five children born to Frank B. and Helen Miklas of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Miklas was a member of the United States Army Air Corps (the predecessor of the United States Air Force) during World War II, serving as a radio operator and cryptographer in many locations in North Africa. A Phi Kappa Phi graduate of the College of Engineering at Carnegie-Mellon…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Vivitrito, Thomas Vincent

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            s 11 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, from St. Timothy's Lutheran Church in Vinton. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Werle, Dorotha Lee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dorotha Lee Werle, 76, of Roanoke, died Friday, August 29, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Westervelt, Harold Richard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • William D. Jones

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Winter, Patricia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Patricia M. Winter VIRGINIA BEACH - Patricia M. Winter, 80, passed away Aug. 28, 2008. She was born in St. Paul, Minn., and was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene W. Winter. She was a member of the Church of the Holy Family. She is survived by her daughter, Patrice M. Winter of Fairfax, Va.; two sons, Steven E. Winter and wife Lynne of Virginia Beach, Tedd J. Winter and wife Genny of Houston, Texas; sister, Jean R. Finstad and husband Wynard of Stillwater, Minn.; eight grandchildren; and her dear…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wright, Susan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      . She loved to play all sports but had a true passion for softball; she was even inducted into the softball hall-of-fame. Sue enjoyed fishing but, most importantly, she was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Charles L. Wright Sr.; son, Charles L. Wright Jr.; mother, Joan Jarrett; brothers, David and James Jarrett; sister, Kim Yeates; and many other family members and friends. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. today at Smith & Williams Funeral…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • deHaven, Alice Whitlock

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        deHAVEN, Alice Whitlock, 91, of Richmond, widow of Monte deHaven, entered into rest Thursday, August 14, 2008. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Renee Smith; and grandson, Steve Hartless. She is survived by her two daughters, Yvonne Hartless and husband, Thomas, of Richmond, and Brenda deHaven of Powhatan; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jayne Dunn and Anne Costello; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, September 4, in Forest Lawn…

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