Monday, September 1, 2008

Virginia Daily Obituaries 09/01/08

  • ABBOTT, Christine Hawkins

    Christine Hawkins Abbott Christine Hawkins Abbott, Dec. 21, 1909-Aug. 30, 2008, was born in Cifax, the first -born child of Olivia Cox Hawkins and Clifton Edward Hawkins. Christine was a long- standing member of Bethany United Methodist Church. As a young bride, she and her husband, Saint Claire Abbott, moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They returned to their Virginia roots after Saint's retirement from Coca-Cola. She has been a widow since the last day of March, 1982, when she found her beloved husband of…

    • Arthur D. Wood

      Sep 1, 2008 The funeral for Arthur “Jr.” Dewey Wood, 89, of Meadows of Dan, who died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, was held Sunday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. Elder Tim McGrady, Preacher Clarence Marshall and the Rev. Michael Shockley officiated. Burial was in the Mountain View United Methodist Church cemetery with military honors by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Mark Wood, Michael Wood, Jason Wood, Larry Wood, Roger Wood, David Belcher, Ernie Belcher and Steven…

      • BELCHER Jr., Harold William

        Harold William Belcher Jr. Today I begin again. Today I begin again, Lord, by giving thanks to you. Today I will remember, Lord, that you're with me in all I do. Today I will deal with the present, Lord, not the future, nor the past. Today I will tackle one thing at a time, Lord, one problem, one challenge, one task. Today I will be kind and generous, Lord, toward everyone I meet. Today I will have faith, Lord, let go of worry and just be. -Laura Hensley Harold William "Bud" Belcher Jr., 48,…

        • Baird Jr., Charles Lewis

          BAIRD, Charles Lewis Jr., M.D., age 77, died August 30, 2008, at his home following a long battle with melanoma. Dr. Baird was born in Richmond, Va. on August 7, 1931. His father was a physician in the regular Army so Dr. Baird's family moved 23 times in 23 years, and he went to 14 different schools before graduating from John Muir High School in Pasadena, Calif. He graduated from the University of Richmond and went on to the Medical College of VA, where he graduated in 1957. He stayed on at the Medical…

          • Barnett, Norma

            will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to sign the online guestbook and send condolences at

            • Bartlett, Clayton Luther

              Clayton Luther Bartlett, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, August 31, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Christiansburg.

              • Barton, Hilda Louise

                s will be held at noon on Wednesday, September 2, 2008, at Sherwood Memorial Park, in Salem, Va., with the Rev. Billy Ronk officiating. Please send all floral arrangements directly to Sherwood Memorial Park for the Hilda Barton funeral. The Barton Family is being served by Valley Funeral Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road NW, Roanoke, Va. 24017, 540-562-1182.

                • Baugh, Howard L.

                  A funeral service for Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Howard L. Baugh, USAF (Ret.) will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at Gillfield Baptist Church, 209 Perry St., Petersburg, VA. The Rev. Dr. George W. C. Lyons Jr., pastor, officiating. Interment, 9 a.m., Oct. 30 with full military honors at the Arlington National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3 at the funeral establishment. Honorary and active pallbearers and family members are asked to assemble 12:30 p.m.…

                  • Bishop, William D.

                    BISHOP, William D., 86, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008. He was born in Batesville Arkansas and came to southwest Virginia as a small child where he grew up and later worked with Stuart Land and Cattle Company on a 15,000 acre estate near Lebanon Virginia owned by former State Senator Harry Stuart, son of the late Governor Henry Stuart. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Beulah Bishop. He was the father of four children, Margaret Bishop, Jerry Bishop, Harold Bishop and…

                    • Blair, Charles R.

                      • Blankenship, Larry W.

                        s 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, in Peterstown.

                        • Bowles, Lucie Anne

                          BOWLES, Lucie Anne, 96 , of Powhatan, widow of L. Julian Bowles, died August 31, 2008. She was a native of Surry County, and the daughter of the late Clinton and Grace Lane. She was preceded in death by one sister, Blanche L. Peele. She is survived by one daughter, Joan Marie Bowles; niece, Alice Joy Mackie and her husband, Jack; two nephews, B.T. Peele III and his wife, Jo, and Elwood F. Yates Jr. and his wife, Vicki; three great-nephews, B.T. Peele IV, Adam Mackie, Justin Mackie; brother--in-law, E. Floyd…

                          • Bradley, Harold

                            Harold Bradley WAYNESBORO Harold Thurman Bradley Sr., 69, of Waynesboro, died Satu-rday, August 30, 2008, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Born October 26, 1938, in Amherst County, he was a son of the late Henry and Lillie Campbell Bradley. A carpenter by trade, Harold was formerly employed with Central Virgi-nia Builders for many years before becoming disabled. Mr. Bradley enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all enjoy-ed spending his time watching his grandchildren play base-ball and…

                            • Brunk, Virginia H.

                              • Burnside, Florence Marilyn

                                Florence Marilyn Burnside, 75, of Bedford, died Sunday, August 31, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443.

                                • Cargile Jr., C.B.

                                  CARGILE, C.B. Jr., born May 17, 1926 to C.B. Cargile, Sr. and Emma Raye in Bastrop, La., was destined to make history. After joining the United States Army in 1942, he served in World War II and the Korean War. He earned multiple honors for outstanding and meritorious service before he retired as Chief Warrant Officer in 1965. His military career was just the beginning. As a Supervisor of Employment and Public Accommodations Compliance with New Jersey's Division on Civil Rights, he was fired from the…

                                  • Carol B. Setliff

                                    • 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…

                                        • Conley Jr., Prentice A.

                                          Prentice Albert "P.A., Jr." Conley, Jr., 62, of Petersburg, VA, entered into eternal rest Friday, August 29, in Johnston-Willis Medical Center, Richmond, Va. Born in Harrisonburg, Va., he was the son of the late Prentice Albert Conley, Sr. and Hazel Price Conley. He served two years with the United States Army including a tour in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Lee Conley. Mr. Conley was retired from the Defense Distribution Depot, Richmond, and retired on disability from…

                                          • Cooke, Mildred M.

                                            COOKE, Mildred M., departed this life August 29, 2008. Arrangements by

                                            • Coverton Sr., Robert Harry

                                              COVERTON, Robert Harry Sr., 79, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on August 28, 2008. He was preceded in death by his son, Dr. Ronald Coverton. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Jill Coleman (Chris); four sons, Robert Jr. and Geoffrey Coverton, and Vernon Coverton and Nehemiah Malachi; the mother of the children, Della Coverton; three grandchildren, Gerrin, Jullian and Samiel; his mother, Edmonia Bolden; one brother, Chris Bolden; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March…

                                              • Crawford, Frances Elizabeth

                                                will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son with the Reverend Leonard Southern officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. To send condolences online, please register at www.johnmoakey.com.

                                                • Creed, Dora Whitmore

                                                  CREED, Dora Whitmore, age 85, of Richmond, died August 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Creed. She is survived by her son, Harry A. Creed; three brothers, David Wayne Whitmore, Kenneth Jackson Whitmore, and Morris Edward Whitmore; a sister, Hazel Whitmore Cole; numerous sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Her remains rest at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and where funeral services…

                                                  • Crews, Cedric C.

                                                    • Damron, Frances (Memoriam)

                                                      • Denty, Jean Simmons - Jean Simmons Denty Jean Simmons Denty, age 71, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2008. Mrs. Denty is survived by her .... 

                                                        • Diggs, Anna M.

                                                          Mrs. Anna M. Diggs of 1815 West Clara Drive, Petersburg, died Saturday, Aug. 30 , 2008, at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA (804) 732.8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com .

                                                          • Donald, Mary Lee

                                                            Mary Lee Donald CHESAPEAKE - Mary Lee Donald, 90, of the 2300 block of Portlock Road, died Aug. 29, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in New Central Baptist Church. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is in charge.

                                                            • Doss, June Matthews

                                                              s 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                                                              • Doss, Kathryn Watson

                                                                s 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at the New Bethel Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by ColbertMoran Funeral Home, Gretna.

                                                                • Duncan, Roscoe H. (Memoriam)

                                                                  • Ferguson Sr., David

                                                                    will be held Tuesday at noon in Providence Evangelical Friends Church with the Rev. Michael Barnes officiating. Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Providence Evangelical Friends Church, 5340 Providence Road, Virginia Beach. Condolences may be made to the family at

                                                                    • Firebaugh, Joseph Wilbur (Memoriam)

                                                                      In Loving Memory of Joseph Wilbur FIREBAUGH 05-27-1913 09-01-1993

                                                                      • Fisher, Jimmie Lester

                                                                        • Flowers, Michael Brian

                                                                          Michael Brian Flowers, 31, of Bedford, died Saturday, August 30, 2008. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 540-586-7360.

                                                                          • Gallop, William

                                                                            will be held Friday at 11:30 a.m. in White Haven Memorial Park, Perinton, N.Y. Local arrangement are being handled by Gallop Funeral Services Inc.

                                                                            • 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,…

                                                                              • Godley-Gorham, Elnora

                                                                                will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                • Gracie M. Hylton

                                                                                  Sep 1, 2008 Gracie Mildred Hylton, 92, of Stuart, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at R.J. Reynolds Patrick County Memorial Hospital in Stuart. She was born on Sept. 15, 1915, to Herman and Nannie Wood Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stowell Hylton; one grandson, Ronald Belcher; one great-grandson, Chris Belcher; and a sister, Stella Hall. She had worked at Floyd Garment and retired from Bassett Walker Industries. She was a member of Conner’s View Primitive Baptist…

                                                                                  • Gunter, Avion

                                                                                    will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services is in charge.

                                                                                    • Hall, Florence L.

                                                                                      HALL, Florence L., departed this life August 31, 2008. Arrangements by, JENKINS, Arlene Osborne, 91, of Richmond, died August 29, 2008. She was the widow of the Reverend Mr. Ray R. Jenkins. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lucile O. Dodson of Burkeville, Va.; three children, Ann Jenkins Guckert and her husband, Richard, of Marietta, Ga., Ray Redford Jenkins Jr. and his wife, Rebecca, and Richard Henry Jenkins, both of Richmond, Va.; three grandchildren, Sarah Guckert Schrampfer and her husband, Jason,…

                                                                                      • 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…

                                                                                        • Hash, Raymond H.

                                                                                          • Hatcher Jr., Houston Jennings

                                                                                            • Hawkins, Ola

                                                                                              Ola M. Hawkins NORFOLK - Ola M. Hawkins of the 700 block of Easy St. died Aug. 28, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home Chapel.

                                                                                              • Hoal, Lois Turner

                                                                                                • Hospice Assessments

                                                                                                  • Hudson, Mary French Boone

                                                                                                    • Hunt, Frances Mae



                                                                                                    • Hylton, Gracie H.

                                                                                                      s Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, Va.

                                                                                                      • Hylton, William

                                                                                                        s Wednesday 2 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, Va.

                                                                                                        • Idella J. Smith

                                                                                                          Sep 1, 2008 The funeral for Idella Johnson Smith, 88, of Martinsville, who died Aug. 27, 2008, was held Sunday at Sandy Ridge Primitive Baptist Church in Spencer with Elder Michael Preston officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Calvin Johnson, Frank M. Johnson, Mack Johnson, Alvin Johnson, Michael Ray Johnson and James Johnson.

                                                                                                          • Jackson, Hettie Aretha

                                                                                                            s 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at Williams Memorial Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                            • Jeffery L. Smith

                                                                                                              Sep 1, 2008 Jeffery Lane Smith, 39, of 16444 Callands Road, Callands, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at his home in Axton. He was born Aug. 18, 1969, in Martinsville to James I. Smith of Callands and Diane Smith Gauldin of Axton. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brittney Lee Smith, and his paternal grandparents, John and Frances Smith. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his stepfather, William Gauldin of Axton; two sons, Cody Smith and Tristin Smith, both of Callands; a daughter, Taylor Smith…

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

                                                                                                                • 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. Britton

                                                                                                                    JOHNSON, Willie V. Britton, of Chesterfield, formerly of Richmond, departed this life August 27, 2008. She leaves to mourn two children, Magdelena M. Morrison and Louis E. Johnson; devoted grandchildren, Sherre Howard, Wilnitka and Wilnarda Morrison, Lajonda Pollard, Louis Johnson III, Willie Howard, and Talisha Johnson; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a host of other relatives and adopted children. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull St. Funeral services will…

                                                                                                                    • Jones, Timothy

                                                                                                                      will be held at noon Wednesday in Solid Rock Baptist Church, Chesapeake. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services is in charge.

                                                                                                                      • Kellam, Mary

                                                                                                                        Mary Louise Kellam MELFA - Mary Louise Kellam, 84, died Aug. 27, 2008. A funeral will be at noon Tuesday in Shiloh Baptist Church, Painter. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Home, Accomac, is in charge.

                                                                                                                        • Kelley, TyJuan D.

                                                                                                                          Mr. TyJuan Demonte Kelley, 24, of 7 St. John Court, Petersburg, went to sleep in the Lord on Thursday, August 28, 2008. TyJuan is survived in death by his daughter, Tiyana Kelley and son, Trenton Kelley; mother, Judy Crews and father, Joseph Crews; two brothers, Quinton Kelley and Joseph E. Crews; grandfather, James A. Kelley and grandmothers, Ella M. Kelley and Margie Wilson; uncles, James A. Kelley, Jr. and Windred Kelley of Culpeper, Va., Antonio Crews and Charles Crews of Washington, D.C. and Ronald…

                                                                                                                          • King, George Edward

                                                                                                                            George Edward King, 73, of Wytheville, died Saturday, August 30, 2008. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                            • King, John

                                                                                                                              Mr. John King of 826 Fort Henry Street, Petersburg, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at his residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA (804) 732.8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com .

                                                                                                                              • Kosakowski, Bernard James

                                                                                                                                KOSAKOWSKI, Bernard James, 79, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Kosakowski; children, Bernard J. Kosakowski Jr. and wife, Claudia, of Mamaroneck, N.Y., Cheryl Ann Kosakowski, Thomas Kosakowski, and Kevin Kosakowski of Richmond; grandchild, Monica Maria Kosakowski; sisters, Victoria and Emilie Kosakowski, both of Bedford, N.Y., and Rosemarie August and husband, Richard, of New City, N.Y.; and brother, Frank Kosakowski and wife, Jean, of Monroe, Conn.…

                                                                                                                                • LaClair, Arlene

                                                                                                                                  Arlene Ruth LaClair SUFFOLK - Arlene Ruth LaClair passed away Aug. 30, 2008. A funeral will be held at a later time in New Hampshire. Parr Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge.

                                                                                                                                  • Lancaster, Shirley Ann

                                                                                                                                    Shirley Ann Lancaster, 74, of Roanoke, died Sunday, August 31, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

                                                                                                                                    • Landrum, Josie Mae Reynolds

                                                                                                                                      will be held 11 a.m. Monday, September 1, 2008, at the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin with the Rev. John Thomason officiating. Per her request, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. The Landrum family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, Va., www.mullinsfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                      • Lassiter, Ruby

                                                                                                                                        Ruby Y. Lassiter HERTFORD - Ruby Cleo Yates Lassiter, 90, of the 700 block of Pennsylvania Ave., died Aug. 30, 2008, in Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, N.C. Arrangements are incomplete at Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton. Friends may join the family at the home of her son, Ray Lassiter, 200 Sunset Drive, Hertford.

                                                                                                                                        • Lester, William Hunt

                                                                                                                                          • Lewis, Nelzine

                                                                                                                                            LEWIS, Mrs. Nelzine, of Richmond, departed this life August 31, 2008. Remains rest at the Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                                                            • Ligon, William Paul

                                                                                                                                              William Paul Ligon, 88, of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

                                                                                                                                              • Meadows, Lisa M.

                                                                                                                                                • Miljevic, Milorad

                                                                                                                                                  MILJEVIC, Milorad, 86, died peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2008, after a brief period of failing health. He was at home and surrounded by his family at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ursula Miljevic. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Maria; his two daughters, Margret M. Trumbull and her husband, Charles, Marianne M. Watkinson and her husband, Robert; and five grandchildren, Benjamin C. Trumbull, Alexandra M. Trumbull and her husband, Matthew Anderson, Andrew L.…

                                                                                                                                                  • Morrison, Lora Christine

                                                                                                                                                    MORRISON, Lora Christine, 38, of Henrico County, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Steven Glenn Morrison; one daughter, Amanda Stowers; one son, Daniel Stowers; two sisters, Lisa Hatten and husband, Kali, and Niki Sames; father, Richard B. Sames; and mother, Sherry A. Sames. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hannah's Hope Fund., NUNN, Joseph Berkeley Sr., 81, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008. He was born on May 2, 1927 to Lijah Gwynn and…

                                                                                                                                                    • Nannie M. Scales

                                                                                                                                                      Sep 1, 2008 Nannie Virginia Millner Scales, 95, of 16750 A.L. Philpott Highway, Martinsville, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at her home. Hines Funeral Services will handle arrangements.


                                                                                                                                                    • Neuhoff, Marjorie Ann

                                                                                                                                                      Marjorie Ann Neuhoff passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2008, at Southminster Retirement Community in Charlotte, N.C. Ms. Neuhoff was born June 29, 1939, in Roanoke, Va. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Neuhoff and Marjorie Nunn Neuhoff. She graduated from St. Mary's College, South Bend, Ind., in 1961. She moved to Atlanta in 1970 where she worked at Cox Broadcasting Company until retirement. Surviving are her stepbrother, Robert Dozier, from Nashville, Tenn.; and cousins, Mary White, Dr. Peter…

                                                                                                                                                      • Newland, Lillie Oakley

                                                                                                                                                        • Olson, Marie

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                                                                                                                                                          • Orndorff, Kelsey Jean-Marie

                                                                                                                                                            ORNDORFF, Kelsey Jean- Marie, 17, of Culpeper, Virginia, passed away Friday, August 29, 2008 in Culpeper, Virginia. Kelsey was born to Rev. James Randall Orndorff and Lee Anne Taylor Orndorff in Winchester, Virginia May 6, 1991. Kelsey was a senior at Fredericksburg Christian High School, was an all A student since the ninth grade, a member of the National Honor Society, the National Forensics League, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Interact Club, co-president of the Culpeper United Methodist…

                                                                                                                                                            • Parris, Jack Smith

                                                                                                                                                              s 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va.

                                                                                                                                                              • Pearman Jr., Carlie W.

                                                                                                                                                                • Perdue, Mabel Holdren

                                                                                                                                                                  • Pulliam Jr., Theodore

                                                                                                                                                                    Theodore Pulliam Jr. of 16378 Bailey Lane, Stony Creek, died Saturday evening, Sept. 30, 2008, at Retreat For The Sick Hospital, Richmond. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A. A. Tucker, funeral director.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Quwsenberry, Roy C.

                                                                                                                                                                      s 1 p.m. September 2, 2008, at The First Presbyterisn Church of Collinsville. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory.

                                                                                                                                                                      • Rand Jr., Derrick D.

                                                                                                                                                                        will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Solid Rock Baptist Church, Chesapeake. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                        • Rand, Noma Strawser

                                                                                                                                                                          RAND, Noma Strawser, 83, of Crewe, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008. She was the daughter of Herbert and Leah Strawser of Amboy, W.Va. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William Verser "Button" Rand; her daughter, Kay and husband, Daniel Dickerson of Millersville, Md.; four grandchildren, Jonathan Rand Dickerson, Katherine Leah Dickerson, Kelly Stauffer and husband, Danny, and Michael Dickerson and wife, Tamuna. Mrs. Rand was preceded in death by a brother, Norman, and is survived by…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Ranson, Aileen Virginia

                                                                                                                                                                            at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.

                                                                                                                                                                            • Rasnake, Kermit L. "Snake"

                                                                                                                                                                              RASNAKE, Kermit L. "Snake", of Powhatan, born August 5, 1936, died August 30, 2008. He retired from Dominion Virginia Power after 34 years of service and worked at Northern Tool & Equipment for three years. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Beverly B. Rasnake; one brother, James Rasnake and his wife, Judy of Culpeper; his daughters, Sheila H. Crane and her husband, Tyler of Bon Air, and Sherri R. Eng and her husband, Garwin of Norfolk; five grandsons, Taylor and Connor Harris, Jacob Eng,…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Reed, Rebecca (Shaw)

                                                                                                                                                                                Rebecca S. Reed BRIDGEWATER Rebecca (Shaw) Reed, 95, widow of Wilford Hunter "Jack" Reed, of Bridgewater, died Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Bridgewater Retirement Home. She was born July 1, 1913, in Timber Ridge, a daughter of the late John William and Sarah (Swink) Shaw. Prior to retiring in 1971, Mrs. Reed was employed by the Waynesboro DuPont Plant for 30 years. She served on the DuPont Board of Directors' Union, and was a past mem-ber of the Augusta Woman's Club. Her husband…

                                                                                                                                                                                • 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.,…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Roy C. Quesenberry

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Ryder, Ralph C. "Bud"

                                                                                                                                                                                      RYDER, Ralph C. "Bud", 86, of Richmond, died August 30, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife, Iris Ryder; six children and their families. A gathering of family and friends will be held 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held 12 noon Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Interment Dale Memorial Park.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Salem, William A.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • 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. .... 

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Setliff, Carol Jean B.

                                                                                                                                                                                            s 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sheets, Kathleen Lillian Patrick

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Shepherd, Mary Catherine Caldwell

                                                                                                                                                                                                Mary Catherine Caldwell Shepherd, 82, of Salem, passed away August 30, 2008. She was a member of Vinton Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. & Mrs. G. Dewey Caldwell; her husband of 55 years, Paul J. Shepherd; sons, Dewey Delbert and Paul Stephen Shepherd; granddaughter, Mary Beth Shepherd; brothers, Harry Irvin and James Leo Caldwell; and sister-in-law, Elizabeth B. Caldwell; brother-in-law, Robert W. Meador. She is survived by her granddaughters, Dawn Marie Shepherd, of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Simmons, Kenneth Lee

                                                                                                                                                                                                  will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home in Clifton Forge with the Rev. Rob Sherrard officiating. Interment will follow in the Windy Cove Cemetery, Millboro Springs. Active pallbearers will be the grandsons. Masonic Rites will be presented by Clifton Forge Masonic Lodge # 166 A.F. & A.M. at 6 p.m. on Monday evening at Nicely Funeral Home followed by visitation until 8 p.m. Friends may call anytime at the residence. The family suggest memorial tributes take the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Skelton, William E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    to others. He lived by three mottos: "To Make The Best Better", "That I May Serve", and "Service Above Self". These three mottos for 4-H, Virginia Tech, and Rotary International, respectively, summarize Bill's selfless commitment to serving others. Born January 10, 1919, in Dinwiddie County, Dr. Skelton grew up on his family's tobacco farm. He enrolled in the Cadet Corps at Virginia Tech in 1936 and worked his way through college, graduating in 1940, with a B.S. in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Snell Sr., Max A. (Memoriam)


                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Snow, Gladys I.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spencer, Helen Niceley

                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Furgerson officiating. Interment will follow at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday, September , 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Christ Episcopal Church, in Buena Vista, or to your favorite charity in Helen's name would be a cherished remembrance. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Stahl, Gary S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Gary S. Stahl, 56, of Westburg, N.Y., formerly of Roanoke, died Saturday, August 30, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stephen C. Ferguson

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sep 1, 2008 The funeral for Stephen “Stevie” Charles Ferguson, 47, of Bassett, who died Aug. 28, 2008, was held Sunday at Norris Funeral Service with the Rev. Jerome Denny officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Greg Hilton, Mike Prillaman, Jeff Nelson, Billy Reeves, Donald Martens, Curkie Foster, Sam Cannaday and Basil Biggs.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Stith, Thomas

                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in First Lutheran Church, 600 King St., Portsmouth. Family and friends will assemble at the home of Robert L. McCurdys, 3309 Armistead Drive, Portsmouth, at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Lutheran Church, 600 King St., Portsmouth. Rogers Funeral Home submitted information.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stokes, Eddison

                                                                                                                                                                                                                A funeral service for Mr. Eddison Stokes, 86, formerly of DeWitt, will be held on Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008 at noon at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, with the pastor Rev. David L. Banks Sr., officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Viewing will be held on Tuesday Sept. 2 at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney.(804)-478-4411.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Stokes, James (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  In Loving Memory of James (Bro) STOKES Happy 30th Birthday

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Stover Jr., Claude Burton

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Claude Burton Stover Jr., 48, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stowers, Della H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sturgis, Elizabeth

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Johnsons Cemetery, Johnsontown, by the the Rev. Robert G. Johnson. Fox & James Funeral Home, Eastville, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Talbot Sr., Robert E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            TALBOT, Robert E. Sr., of Midlothian, born September 10, 1924 in Hudson, Mass., died Saturday, August 30, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Paula Talbot; and his son, Robert E. Talbot Jr. and his wife, Jacqueline. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Chesterfield Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Thomas, Thelma L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mrs. Thelma L. Thomas of 2930 Shady Hill Drive, Petersburg, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 at VCU/MCV Medical Center, Richmond. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Thurmond, Evelyn Jane

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                THURMOND, Evelyn Jane, 81, of Chesterfield, died Sunday, August 31, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Becky Cummins and her husband, Tom; one granddaughter, Dawn M. Williams; one great-granddaughter, Cortney A. Williams. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, at the Chesterfield Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home. Funeral services and interment will be held in Kentucky.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Thweatt Sr., Herbert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Mr. Herbert Thweatt Sr., 78, of Prince George, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Medical Center, Richmond, Va. He was born in Prince George, Va., on March 26, 1930, to the late Roy Thweatt and Julia Thweatt Bowman. He was predeceased by his sister, Isaphine, and by his brothers, Earl, Roy, David, Albert and George. He was greatly loved and will be genuinely missed. Mr. Thweatt was a product of the Prince George County Public School system. He served as a sergeant…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Leta Faye Horn Leta Faye Horn of Lake Monticello died Thursday, August 21, 2008, at the Laurels Nursing Home in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Deray Horn; a daughter, Penny Horn; and a son, John Lawrence Horn. She is survived by her son, Michael Horn and his wife, Janice Morris-Horn of Charlottesville; grandsons, Mackenzie Horn, Christopher Horn, John Robert Horn, and Sean Horn (whom she raised from infancy) and his wife, Amy Wicks-Horn; Sean's daughter…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Vassar Jr., Alfred Eugene

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      s will be conducted at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Carl Moore officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista, Virginia.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Vidal, Maria Caridad de Armas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        VIDAL, Maria Caridad de Armas of Richmond, passed from the arms of her daughter into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ on Saturday, August 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pio J. Vidal Jr.; her parents, Oscar Armando de Armas and Maria de las Nieves Isoba de Armas; and her brother, Dr. Francisco M. de Armas. She is survived by her only child, Maria Vidal Bagley and son-in-law, Samuel S. Bagley. She is also survived by her nephew, Frank de Armas; his wife, Marie; their…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • WATKINS, Maria Chafin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Maria Chafin Watkins Maria Chafin Watkins departed this life on Aug. 30, 2008 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on Dec. 28, 1914, to the late Rev. James F. Chafin and Mrs. Susie Preston Chafin. Maria was preceded in death by her very loving and devoted husband, Lyman; two brothers, William F. Chafin and James F. Chafin Jr.; two sisters, Nora C. Boardley and Mary C. Duiguid and a nephew, William S. Chafin. Survivors are a niece, Elaine C. Watson and her husband Herbert; a great-nephew, Herbert R.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • WOODY, Harry Franklin "Skeeter"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Harry "Skeeter" Franklin Woody Harry "Skeeter" Franklin Woody, 61, of Forest, died on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. He was the husband of Betty Jane Inge Woody. Skeeter was born on Oct. 19, 1946 in Lynchburg, a son of the late Virginia McCormick Woody and the late Herman R. Woody. He was an employee of Alliance Industrial Corporation for over thirty years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Monica Adams and her husband, Ben and his son, David Woody and his wife, Dana, all…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Walston, Martha

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Martha C. Walston VIRGINIA BEACH - Martha C. "Mott" Walston of the 3600 Head of River Road died Aug. 27, 2008. Born in Princess Anne County (now Virginia Beach), she retired from housekeeping at Chesapeake Regional Health Care. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Chesapeake. Survivors include her husband, Linwood Walston Jr.; three daughters, Adrianne V. Carter, Veronica P. Carter-Hilton and Iris E. Carter; a sister, Mary L. Spence (John); two brothers, Eross Winston (president of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Werle, Dorotha Lee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dorotha Lee (Dot) Werle, 76, of Vinton, passed away Friday, August 29, 2008. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, September 1, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Whitaker, Deborah A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Funeral services for Ms. Deborah Ann Whitaker of 60 Ivy Lane, Petersburg, who died on Friday evening, Aug. 29, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center, will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m. from the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, N.C. Dr. Joseph Morrison officiating. Interment will be in Pineview Memorial Park, Rocky Mount, N.C. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, Sept. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. Relatives and friends…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • William H. Hylton

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sep 1, 2008 William “Howard” Hylton, 75, of Patrick Springs, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on Sept. 15, 1932, to George Cabell and Callie Agnes Rakes Hylton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Susanna Hylton. He was a member of Mayo Christian Church and retired from Stanley Furniture with 34 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Ramsey Hylton of the home; two stepdaughters, Jessica Hope McPherson of Charles City and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Williams, Richard Eugene

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      WILLIAMS, Richard Eugene, 76, of Lancaster County, died Thursday, August 28, 2008. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jean Williams; daughter, Birchie Harrison; and a son, Richard E. Williams Jr. He is survived by his wife, Clarice Williams; and daughters, Linda Robertson, Debbie Harrell and Patricia Gregg; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. His remains rest at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Williamson, Quentin Jerome

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Quentin Jerome Williamson, 21, of Sutherlin, Va., passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Williamson, Zelma H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wilson, Louise

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Winborne, Vivian

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Vivian C. Winborne SUFFOLK - Vivian Copeland Winborne, 80, of the 6000 block of Indian Trail, passed away Aug. 31, 2008, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her children and her sister. She was born Oct. 14, 1927, in Nansemond County. She was the daughter of the late John James and Isabelle Lowe Copeland. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Harry M. Winborne; son, John Edward Winborne, and nine brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker, co-owner of Winborne's Grocery and a member of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Basil R. Carroll

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Beavers, Lettie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Benton, Karletta

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Bernstein, Hyman "Bernie"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Blackwell, Samuel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Cale, Clarence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Everett M. Layton

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Forrest, Ethel Spence "Dett"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gerald J. Berghold

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Henrietta Smalls

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Herman E. Mills

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Jack D. Ritenour

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Jamerson Sr., Hugh B. "Booley"

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Johnson, Keshia Lee

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Melson, Shirley S.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Nate' Marie Pence

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Orville J. Sites

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Rebecca R. Beecham

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sally L. Mitchell

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sharon Crawford

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Theresa Hicks

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ward Jr., Milton Thomas "Junior"

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