Monday, September 8, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 09/08/08

  • Adams, Cecil

    11 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service.

    • Agnew, Geneva Williams

      s will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend John Chambers and the Reverend Joseph Falls officiating. Interment will follow at the Williams Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Monday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The family expresses special thanks and tribute to Oak Haven Lodge and Carilion Hospice. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.

      • Anderson, Robert

        Robert P. Anderson STAUNTON Robert P. Anderson, 52, of Staunton, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008, at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Charlton and Groome Funeral Home, Fishersville (540-)932-3600.

        • Andrews, Opal Bobbitt Vaughan

          • Arrington, Roy R.

            Roy R. Arrington, 100, of Forest, died Saturday, September 6, 2008. Funeral today at 1 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Chapel, Bedford.

            • Bailey Jr., John Daniel

              BAILEY, John Daniel Jr., 51, of Amelia, formerly of Richmond, departed this life suddenly on September 6, 2008. He was predeceased by his parents, John D. and Gladys V. Bailey. He is survived by two sisters, Barbara Saunders (Bruce) and Jacqualine Rose (Mike), of Chesterfield; one aunt, two uncles, two nieces and four nephews. His family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, September 8, at Blileys - Chippenham, 6900 Hull St. Rd. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, at Dale…

              • Bailey, Virginia

                Virginia A. Bailey, 83, of 111 Pine St., Petersburg, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby and Valanti R. Lambert, directors, 757-357-4742.

                • Bamber, Alice Mozelle Gurley

                  Alice Mozelle Gurley Bamber, 81, of Moneta, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

                  • Barrack, Norma Dinkins

                    Norma Dinkins Barrack, 66, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, September 6, 2008. Funeral 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Lebanon United Methodist Church, Chilhowie. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie.

                    • Bassett, Deloise

                      BASSETT, Deloise, 63, 5200 block Orinda Drive, Richmond, Va. passed away on September 4, 2008 at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, Mechanics-ville, Virginia. She was a native of Portsmouth, Virginia and married to the late Elbert Bassett Sr. Deloise was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia. Deloise Bassett leaves to cherish her memories three daughters, Wanda Brice (Leonard), Stephanie Bassett and Melissa Bassett, all of Richmond, Virginia; one son, Elbert Bassett Jr. of…

                      • Beaty Sr., Leonard Joseph

                        s will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, September 8, 2008, at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va.

                        • Bradford, Shirley A.

                          • Brown, Thomas A.

                            BROWN, Thomas A., of Richmond, died September 5, 2008. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later., CARTER, Phyllis Crown, 78, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her son, William "Billy" Carter. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Willis E. Carter; two children, Diane Carter Beatty and Mark Carter (Bettie); two sisters, Joan Marrin and Pauline Sullivan; four grandchildren, Sarah and Tanner…

                            • Burks, Pauline Elizabeth Dow

                              2 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Big Hill Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                              • Burnette-Davis, Marissa Anne

                                Marissa Anne BurnetteDavis, 8 month old daughter of Cecilia Burnette and Adam Davis of Bedford passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008. Graveside Wednesday, 11 a.m., Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

                                • Byrd Sr., Avery Franklin

                                  Avery Franklin Byrd Sr., 71, of Pulaski, Va., passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.

                                  • Casher Jr., George

                                    will be held at Calvary Revival Church in Norfolk Thursday at noon. Flowers and cards can be sent to 908 Park Landing Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is in charge of arrangements. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at

                                    • Casto, Clarice Virginia

                                      CASTO, Clarice Virginia, 86, of Heathsville, Va., widow of Rev. Rufus D. Casto, died September 6, 2008. Mrs. Casto is survived by a son, Dave M. Casto and his wife, Janice, of Woodstock; a daughter, Sandra K. Johnson and her husband, Douglas, of Heathsville; a special friend, who was like a daughter, Nell Casto of Kilmarnock; a sister, Cosettie Dolan of Poca, W.Va.; a brother, Leonard McClanahan of Marmet, W.Va.; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September…

                                      • Cecil Adams

                                        Sep 8, 2008 The funeral for Cecil R. Adams, 88, of Bassett, who died Sept. 6, 2008, at RJ Reynolds Patrick County Memorial Hospital in Stuart, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bassett Funeral Service, South Chapel. Pastors Rick Anderson and Wayne Hannah will officiate. Burial will be in Ross Harbour United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. He was born in Patrick County on June 26, 1920, to Edd Adams and Cora Martin Adams. In addition…

                                        • Chenault, Edwin

                                          CHENAULT, Edwin, 63, of Ruther Glen, died Saturday, September 6, 2008, in Mary Washington Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green.

                                          • Cheung, Helen

                                            , CHEUNG, Helen, 77, of Blackstone, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2008. She is survived by two sons, Richard and Andrew Cheung, of New Jersey; and a daughter, Roselita Berta of Crewe, Va.; seven grandchildren, Rebeka Rusch of Blackstone, Tom and Ruth Berta of Crewe, Heather McHugh of Crewe, Christopher Cheung, Jenna and Michaila Cheung, all of New Jersey. She was also the great-grandmother of six. Helen leaves one sister, Mary Bahizi; and a brother, Edward Chevinsky of Maryland. She was predeceased…

                                            • Chewning, Harry N.

                                              s will be held 10 a.m. Monday, September 8, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                                              • Cockrill, Nellie Mae Rose - Nellie Mae Rose Cockrill Nellie Mae Rose Cockrill, age 76, of Manassas, Virginia, formerly of Teas, Virginia died Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Prince .... 

                                                • Crum, Silas A.

                                                  Silas A. Crum, 68, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, September 7,2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.


                                                • Davis, Lessie

                                                  Lessie O. Pierce Davis WOODBRIDGE - Lessie O. Pierce Davis, 80, of the 14300 block of Brook Drive and formerly of Windsor, N.C., died Sept. 5, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Windsor Assembly of God. Walker Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                  • Deller Jr., John

                                                    John Francis Deller Jr. SMITHFIELD - John Francis Deller Jr. passed away Sept. 6, 2008. Services will be held in Baldwin, N.Y. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                    • Dudley, Phoebe Ellen

                                                      Phoebe Ellen Dudley, 92, of Rockbridge Baths, Va., died Sunday, September 7, 2008. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington Va.

                                                      • Duncan, Wayne

                                                        will be held at Cedar Point Country Club Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Gary Barker officiating. A reception will follow. Memorial donations may be made to the Isle of Wight Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 97, Smithfield, VA 23431 or any SPCA. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield.

                                                        • Dunkley, Rudy

                                                          Rudy A. Dunkley SUFFOLK - Rudy A. Dunkley, 83, of the 200 block of Prospect Road, died Sept. 4, 2008. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in New Light Baptist Church, Chesapeake. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                          • Easton, Terri Ann - Terri Ann Easton Terri Ann Easton, age 47, of Bristow, passed away September 6, 2008 at the Prince William Hospital. Born November 9, 1960 .... 

                                                            • Everette, John

                                                              for Mr. Everette.

                                                              • Farquhar, Arthur "Butch" - Arthur "Butch Farquhar Arthur "Butch" Farquhar, longtime Manassas resident, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Manassas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age .... 

                                                                • Fefer, Benny

                                                                  Benny Fefer VIRGINIA BEACH - Benny Fefer, 83 passed away Sept. 5, after a long and difficult illness. Born in Poland, he was a survivor of the concentration camp in Buchenwald. He joined the U.S. Army in 1950 and served heroically in the Korean conflict where he was injured. After his recovery, he was assigned as manager of the Officers' Club in Stuttgart, Germany. In 1956, he married Margo Pfizenmayer and they moved to the United States. Benny worked for Fancy Foods of Virginia for 26 years before he…

                                                                  • Frazier, J. Richard

                                                                    • Fulton, Calvin Benjamin

                                                                      • Funeral Obituaries Just $49

                                                                        • GALLOWAY Jr., Robert Ray "Booby"

                                                                          Robert Ray 'Booby' Galloway Jr. Robert Ray "Booby" Galloway Jr., 57, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, in Lynchburg, the son of Robert Ray Galloway Sr. and Jewel Delores Womack. He was preceded in death by a devoted uncle and aunt, Raymond and Juanita Dowdy, whom he loved as if they were his parents; a brother, Frank Womack Jr.; and a nephew, Christopher Bass. "Booby" was born Oct. 29, 1950, in Lynchburg. He worked for Burleigh Construction as a concrete finisher. He was an avid fisher…

                                                                          • Gardiner Jr., James Warren "Jim" - James "Jim" Warren Gardiner, Jr. James "Jim" Warren Gardiner, Jr., 1st LT (Ret), age 73, of Manassas, died Friday, September 5, 2008 at his .... 

                                                                            • Gladstone, Peggy

                                                                              Peggy H. Gladstone NORFOLK - Peggy Rose Harper Gladstone was born June 20, 1926, in Sharpsburg, N.C., to the late Susie Johnson Harper and John Smith Harper, the youngest sister to the late Frances Harper Dixon and Georgia Harper. After the family settled in Hertford, N.C., she graduated from Ahoskie High School and attended Campbell College, finally graduating in the first class of the DePaul School of Nursing in 1947. She began her career as a staff nurse at DePaul, serving until 1950. She married the…

                                                                              • Glass, Forrest Allen

                                                                                GLASS, Forrest Allen, 93, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008. A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, September 13, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Hopewell, Virginia, followed by a graveside service at 4 p.m. at Hickory Neck Episcopal Church in Toano, Virginia. Born in Richmond, Virginia on February 9, 1915, Mr. Glass lived most of his life in Hopewell. He received his Bachelor's degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Wake Forest University, where he played football, basketball, and…

                                                                                • Goodman, Dorothy

                                                                                  Dorothy Walner Goodman ATLANTA - Dorothy "Chickie" Walner Goodman, 72, passed away Sept. 6, 2008. The daughter of William and Molly Walner, Dorothy was born and raised in Norfolk. She had lived in Atlanta for the last 46 years, where she was active with the High Museum's Art Guild, the Suburban Art Committee, the National Council of Jewish Women, Hadassah, the William Breman Women's Auxiliary and Temple Sinai. She was a two-year graduate of the Florence Melton Institute. She is survived by…

                                                                                  • Gordon Jr., Frank Helton

                                                                                    • Green Jr., Charles

                                                                                      will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Garden of Apostles at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends today from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                      • HONEYCUTT, Evelyn Blackwell

                                                                                        Evelyn Blackwelder Honeycutt Evelyn Estelle Blackwelder Honeycutt, 87, of Red House Road, Appomattox, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Medical Care Center. She and her husband, Robert McLean Honeycutt, would have celebrated 69 years of marriage on Sept. 16 of this year. Born in Rowan County, N.C., Evelyn was a daughter of the late James Vance and Effie Christie Blackwelder. She was a homemaker and a member of Memorial United Methodist Church. Evelyn was known for her good country cooking, canning, chicken and…

                                                                                        • Hancock, Janie B.

                                                                                          Janie B. Woodson Hancock, 80, of Salem, Va., passed away Sunday, September 07, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem.

                                                                                          • Hargrove, George "Bey"

                                                                                            HARGROVE, George "Bey", entered into eternal rest September 6, 2008. Remains rest at Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Road. www.wilsonafs.com.

                                                                                            • Hassett, Peggy

                                                                                              Peggy Hassett ATLANTA - Peggy Hassett, 81, of Atlanta and formerly of Franklin, died Sept. 6, 2008. A native of Portsmouth, she later moved to Franklin where her husband, Abe, was a merchant. In later years, she moved to Atlanta to be close to family. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 45 years, Abe Hassett, of blessed memory. Survivors include her sons, Rob Hassett and wife Lynn, Atlanta, Bruce Hassett and wife Audrey of Vienna, Va.; daughter, Ellen Hassett, Norfolk; son, Lew Hassett and…

                                                                                              • Hensley, James Owen

                                                                                                , HENSLEY, James Owen, age 39, of Matoaca, Va., passed away on Friday, September 5, 2008. He was born in Richmond, Va., the son of Scott Hensley of Lincolnton, N.C. and mother, Belva Girvin of Smithfield, N.C. James was a millwright and member of the 1402 Local Union. He was a loving, caring, and dedicated father. James is survived by his daughters, Samantha Henlsey of Matoaca, Va. and Shae Hensley of New Kent, Va.; sisters, Kathy Sposto of Smithfield and Sonya Webb of Chester, Va.; and a half-brother,…

                                                                                                • Hodge, Stanley Lee

                                                                                                  Stanley Lee Hodge, 54, of Parrott, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, www.mullinsfuneral home.com.


                                                                                                • Hoover L. Turner

                                                                                                  Sep 8, 2008 Hoover Lee Turner, 51, of Beverly Healthcare, Martinsville, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Collins-McKees-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett will announce arrangements.

                                                                                                  • Hoover, Doris

                                                                                                    HOOVER, Mrs. Doris, of 808 N. 30th Street, departed this life September 7, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                    • Horner, James K.

                                                                                                      James Kennith Horner died early Saturday morning, Sept. 6, 2008. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Ray Horner, and the brother of Milly Horner. Services will be private. Arrangements are being provided by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com .

                                                                                                      • Howard, Edith

                                                                                                        Mrs. Edith Freeman Howard of 2821 Depuy Road, Petersburg, Va., died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 at Retreat Hospital, Richmond, Va. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. (804) 732.8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com .

                                                                                                        • Howard, Edith Freeman

                                                                                                          HOWARD, Mrs. Edith Freeman, of 2821 Depuy Road, Petersburg, Va., departed this life Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Retreat Hospital, Richmond, Va. J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va. 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

                                                                                                          • James W. Moore

                                                                                                            Sep 8, 2008 The funeral for James William Moore, 65, of Martinsville, who died Sept. 4, 2008, was held Sunday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Kenny Daniels officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors by the Martinsville and Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. Representatives from the Army presented the flag. Pallbearers were Justin Hite, Doug Dunlop, Frankie Dalton, Mike Davis, Mike Jenkins, David Roland and Michael Norton.

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

                                                                                                              • Jones Sr., Floyd

                                                                                                                JONES, Floyd Sr., of Richmond, departed this life September 6, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                                • Jones, Georgia

                                                                                                                  Georgia Ruth Jones VIRGINIA BEACH - Georgia R. Jones, 82, of the 3300 block of Daytona Drive, died Sept. 4, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. James Missionary Church, 5724 Old Providence Road, Virginia Beach. Beach Funeral Services Inc. is in charge.

                                                                                                                  • June Smith

                                                                                                                    • Kelley, Lester L.

                                                                                                                      • King, Joyce Lorrine

                                                                                                                        • Knudson, Margaret Erkfitz

                                                                                                                          KNUDSON, Margaret Erkfitz, 96, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Far Northwest Side of Chicago, born July 7, 1912 in Walworth, Wis., died September 4 in Richmond, Va. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond L. Knudson, who passed away in 1985, loving mother of Barbara K. Newlin of Richmond, Va., Diane (Keith) Christiansen of Midlothian, Va., and John R. (Stephanie) Knudson of Richmond, Va.; proud grandmother of Kimberly (Chris) Capece of Mechanicsville, Va., and Boyd Newlin of Baltimore, Md.;…

                                                                                                                          • Koerner, Ida

                                                                                                                            . To celebrate the life of Ida, please visit her Everlasting Memorial at www.mem.com.

                                                                                                                            • Laws, Betty

                                                                                                                              Betty Jane Laws GREENBUSH - Betty Jane Laws, 74, died Sept. 3, 2008. A funeral will held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac.

                                                                                                                              • Long, Neal B.

                                                                                                                                s. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                                                • Lovell Jr., William F. "Chip"

                                                                                                                                  LOVELL, William "Chip" F. Jr., 59, of Midlothian, passed away suddenly September 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, William Figgatt Lovell Sr.; and sister, Lynda Byrd Lovell. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Susan S. Lovell; son, Chad Lovell; daughter, Carley Lovell; mother, Frances Byrd Lovell; nieces, Kassie Sandifer and her son, Landon, Krysten Franks and her daughter, Morgan. Chip loved fishing, boating and spending time with his family. He will be remembered as a…

                                                                                                                                  • Manuel, MacArthur

                                                                                                                                    at 7:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                                                                    • Martin Jr., Robert S.

                                                                                                                                      Robert S. Martin LYNDHURST Robert S. Martin Jr, 49, of 12 Ramseys Farm Lane died Sunday, September 07, 2008, from an auto accident. Complete arrangements will be announced by the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                      • McCarty, Eva Mae

                                                                                                                                        s will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, September 8, 2008, in the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel.

                                                                                                                                        • McEvoy Sr., James

                                                                                                                                          James McEvoy Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - James McEvoy Sr., 85, passed away Sept. 5, 2008. Born in Natick, Mass., he was the husband of the late Shirley Powell McEvoy. He also was preceded in death by his son, James McEvoy Jr. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and Fraternal Order of Police. James is survived by his daughter, Kay McEvoy Baigert and husband Michael John Baigert Sr. and two grandchildren, Lisa Ann Baigert and Michael John Baigert Jr., all of Virginia Beach; brother, Thomas McEvoy; and…

                                                                                                                                          • McGee, Peggy Ann Siner

                                                                                                                                            Peggy Ann Siner McGee

                                                                                                                                            • Meadors, Vera Lavaone - Vera Lavaone Meadors Vera Lavaone Meadors 63, of Manassas, passed September 1, 2008 at the Capital Hospice Inpatient Center in Arlington. Born November 6th, .... 

                                                                                                                                              • Miley, Kenneth William

                                                                                                                                                Kenneth William (Sam) Miley, of 190 Kings Grant Dr. passed away Friday in Rutherfordton, N.C. Ken was born November 12, 1935 in Lexington, Va. to Walter Samuel Miley and Elizabeth Coleman Clemmer and was raised by his mother and loving stepfather, Phillip Rufner Clemmer. From his early childhood roots in Rockbridge County, Va. Ken developed a love of all things outdoors, including what would become his lifelong passion for gardening. His greatest gift was sharing these lessons and their underpinning values…

                                                                                                                                                • Montgomery, Annie Lou

                                                                                                                                                  will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, 382-2612.


                                                                                                                                                • Montgomery, Hazel

                                                                                                                                                  MONTGOMERY, Mrs. Hazel, of Richmond, departed this life September 4, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Montgomery; and one sister, Iris Pritchett. She is survived by one daughter, Linda M. Conway; three grandchildren, Kimya Fitz (Jerry), Stephanie Conway and James Conway IV; three great-grandchildren, Deja Goode, Kendall Fitz and Christopher Hayes Jr.; two sisters, Irma Harvey and Hattie Fitzgerald (Eugene); two brothers, Leon Wynn of New York and Clyde Wynn (Mable); one aunt, Eunice…

                                                                                                                                                  • Moore, Carol

                                                                                                                                                    • Morrison Jr., Herbert

                                                                                                                                                      Herbert Ashton MorrisoN Jr. formerly of 1430 Talley Ave., Petersburg, Va., died Sept. 6, 2008. The staff of the W. S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, Richmond, Va., is serving his family.

                                                                                                                                                      • Mottesheard, Christine

                                                                                                                                                        Christine Reba Mottesheard, 83, of Hopewell, Va., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 07, 2008. She was born in Roanoke, Va., the daughter of the late Samuel A. and Lula Woolridge Parker. Mrs. Mottesheard was a member of the First Christian Church, Hopewell, and was retired from Peebles Department Store after approximately 30 years of service. She loved spending time at the cottage, and spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Mottesheard is survived by a loving husband, Harold E. Mottesheard; three daughters,…

                                                                                                                                                        • Mottesheard, Christine Reba

                                                                                                                                                          s will follow there in the chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with interment in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. Flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be made to the

                                                                                                                                                          • Nina Gravely

                                                                                                                                                            Sep 8, 2008 Nina Gravely, 101, formerly of 811 Brook St., Martinsville, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Martinsville. Hairston Funeral Home will announce arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                            • O'Hara, John

                                                                                                                                                              will be held in the church Thursday at 7 p.m. followed by a visitation until 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Old Dominion University Athletic Association or to the Sweetie Howlett Memorial Tournament, 229 W. Bute St., Suite 630, Norfolk, VA 23510. This tournament is being renamed the Sweetie Howlett/ John O'Hara Memorial Tournament in John's honor. Online condolences may be sent to the family at

                                                                                                                                                              • Outlaw, Alan

                                                                                                                                                                Alan Thomas Outlaw VIRGINIA BEACH - Alan Thomas Outlaw, 50, of the 1100 block of Leland Circle, passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at a local hospital. Born in Norfolk, Alan was a retired union representative with Ford Motor Co. after 30 years. He is survived by a son, Jerrod Thomas Outlaw; mother, Elsie M. Outlaw; and a sister, Angela E. Outlaw, all of Virginia Beach; his beloved dog Daisy; and a host of other relatives and friends who loved him. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the nursing…

                                                                                                                                                                • Peoples Sr., Oliva William

                                                                                                                                                                  Oliva William Peoples, Sr., 76, of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Perkins, Nadine Clara Woods

                                                                                                                                                                    s will be conducted Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery on Guinea Mountain in Pearisburg, with the Rev. Terry Mays officiating. The family will receive friends at Givens Funeral Home Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences can be sent to the family at givensfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Pitman, Virginia Carter

                                                                                                                                                                      PITMAN, Virginia Carter, 92, of Kilmarnock died September 6, 2008. Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Melvin L. Pitman; son and daughter-in-law, Robert M. and Helen M. Pitman of Kilmarnock; grandchildren, Robert K. Pitman of Leedstown and Ginny P. Barnes and husband, Brian, of Wicomico Church; and sister, Esther Vanlandingham. Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock. Interment Morattico Baptist Cemetery, Kilmarnock. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

                                                                                                                                                                      • Powers, Robert

                                                                                                                                                                        . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Norfolk SPCA, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23504. You may offer condolences to the family at www.mem.com.

                                                                                                                                                                        • Ragland Jr., Raymond Franklin "Frankie"

                                                                                                                                                                          RAGLAND, Raymond Franklin Jr. "Frankie", 48, of Goochland, passed away September 6, 2008. He is survived by his father, Raymond F. Ragland Sr.; his mother, Geraldine Ragland of Goochland; two children, Jarret Ragland and Tanya Ragland of Chester; one sister, Sheron Massie and husband, Michael, of Manakin-Sabot; and one brother, Carl Ragland and wife, Deborah, of Gum Spring. The family will receive friends Monday, September 8, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Riddick, Richard

                                                                                                                                                                            R. Elmo Riddick HOBBSVILLE - Richard Elmo Riddick, 80, of Sandy Cross Road, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City. Mr. Riddick was born in Gates County and was the son of the late James Augustus and Nina Simpson Riddick. A graduate of East Carolina Teacher's College, now East Carolina University, he taught school for a short time and later retired from the Virginia Dept. of Transportation having worked many years as a draftsman. A member of Sandy Cross Baptist Church, he…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Rock, Mildred C.

                                                                                                                                                                              2 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008, at Paitsel Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Rogers, Anna Bell Stoots

                                                                                                                                                                                Anna Bell Stoots Rogers , 87 of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Ryder, Gay Josephine Claytor

                                                                                                                                                                                  Gay Josephine Claytor Ryder WAYNESBORO Gay Josephine Claytor Ryder, passed away Sunday, September 07, 2008, at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville. Complete arrangements will be announced by the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sabatino, James Vito

                                                                                                                                                                                    James Vito Sabatino, 65, of Wytheville, passed away Friday, September 5, 2008. He was the son of the late Vincenzo and Maria Sabatino and the former owner of Sabatino's Restaurant in Ocean City, New Jersey. He is survived by wife, Sally Sabatino, of Wytheville; daughters, Lorie Ann Sabatino, of New Jersey, Susan J. Waters, of New Jersey, Kelly J. O'Rourke, of Atlanta Ga., and Jami L. Bovone, of New Jersey; sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Jim McConnell, of Wytheville; nine grandchildren; three…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Scoggin, Ramona Tuck

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sexton, Jerry Wayne

                                                                                                                                                                                        will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Shively, Mary Elizabeth

                                                                                                                                                                                          s 11 a.m. Monday, September 8, 2008 in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sigmon, Lewis Eldridge

                                                                                                                                                                                            .com.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Smith, Dorothy

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ms. Dorothy "Dot" Smith of 1458 Ferndale Ave., Petersburg, Va., died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Remains rest at Waverly Funeral Est., 356 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Waverly Funeral Est., The Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., funeral director, 804-732-2820 or 834-1001.

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Smith, June

                                                                                                                                                                                                s 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Stinson, Myrtle King (Memoriam)


                                                                                                                                                                                                • Tarpley, William Travis

                                                                                                                                                                                                  William Travis Tarpley, 86, of Callands, Va., died Saturday, September 6, 2008. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Tetterton Jr., Gene

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Gene Tetterton Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Gene Tetterton Jr., 47, passed away Sept. 5, 2008, in Gary, Ind. Born in Norfolk, he was a truck driver for Transport Unlimited, Reedsville, Va. Gene is survived by his wife, Bette Tetterton; parents, Willie G. Tetterton Sr. and Sandra McHarg Tetterton of Virginia Beach; daughter, Stacey Mills and husband Jeremiah of Norfolk; sister, Pamela Tetterton of Atlanta; brother, Patrick Tetterton of Virginia Beach; and granddaughter, Katherine Mills. The family will receive…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Tucker, Lewis Milton

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Lewis Milton (Mitt) Tucker, 91, of Altavista, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008. Funeral Tuesday, 11 a.m., Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Turner, Alta C. Keyes

                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Untitled

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Willie Lockwood "Grady" Williams Willie Lockwood "Grady" Williams of Ruckersville, Virginia, joined his parents Willie T. and Bernice F. Williams; sister, Mabel L. Roy; brother, C. Milton Williams; three nephews, Everette Williams, James and Joseph Roy in the Celestial City on Friday, September 5, 2008. Willie was born May 19, 1917, in Greene County, Virginia where he utilized the public school system and at an early age attended Bethany Baptist Church in Ruckersville, Virginia. There he…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Walker, Edward Adolphus

                                                                                                                                                                                                            WALKER, Edward Adolphus, of Richmond, departed this life September 7, 2008. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull Street. Funeral notice later., WILLIAMS, Paul M., 84, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Hazleton, Pa., passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Retreat Hospital Hospice. He was the son of the late Ernest and Alberta Williams. He was an employee of Bell Atlantic Company and was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #395 of which he was a former Grand Knight and Faithful…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Weeks, Waitman Wayne

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Whelan, John

                                                                                                                                                                                                                to his country, but even more so in his love for his family. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. A funeral will be held in Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church with the Rev. C. Christopher Thompson at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will follow in Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Whitley, Marjorie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Holly Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Mark T. Habecker officiating. Friends may join the family today from 7 to 8 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, and other times at the residence. Condolences may be registered online at

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wilson, James Linwood

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    WILSON, James Linwood, 79, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Bianca Wilson; his son, James Linwood Wilson Jr. and his wife, Karen Wilson. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at Windsor Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, Dutton, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Worth, David

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will follow at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Yancey, Shirley Marie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Shirley Marie Yancey Shirley Marie Yancey, age 71, of Culpeper died Sunday, September 7, 2008 at her residence. She was born on August 31, 1937 in Culpeper, Va. to the late Robert Henry Foushee and Ollie Pearl Shaffer Foushee. Mrs. Yancey was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed making quilts and blankets, doing puzzles and especially being with her family. She is survived by three daughters, Maxine Scott and her husband, Eric, of Ranson, W.Va., Ann Jenkins and her husband, Joshua, of Culpeper…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • deCheubel, William Martin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          deCHEUBEL, William Martin, 80, of Richmond, went to rejoin his wife Saturday, September 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by wife of 47 years, Bernice; and his son, Wayne Kelly deCheubel. He is survived by his three sons, Jan and his wife, Sharon, of Richmond, Maurice of Doswell and Martin and his wife, Patty, of Waltersboro, S.C.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters. His family will receive friends Tuesday, September 9, 2008, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Adams, Muyung

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Alley, Diane

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Barbara A. Reyes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Barker, Nira B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Barnes, Robert O.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Barrack, Norma

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Beverly J. Pugh (Paid Obituary)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Booher, Virginia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Boyd, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Brian L. Sullivan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carolyn F. Chandler

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Church, Betty

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cornett, Larry

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Curley, Phyllis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Duncan, Wayne Lemonde

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Evelyn S. Todd

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gobble, Leroy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Guy C. Teter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Harry I. Gochenour Sr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Hassett, Peggy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Herbert F. Hartman

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Houchins Jr., Daniel Ray

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Ison, Russell

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • James E. Lawson Sr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Johnny A. Kerns

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Jones, Kathryn Davis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • LeSueur, J.R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Lucille Hastings Setzer (Paid Obituary)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Markham, Francis Edward "Frank"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Mildred J. Reedy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mildred L. Ryder

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Newton, Rebecca

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • O'Hara, John Joseph

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Payne, Charles

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Pippin, Roy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Porter, Doretha B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sharon M. Morris

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Smith, Thomas H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sturgill, Nancy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sylvia L. Hooke

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Untitled

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Viola E. Fitzwater

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • William Roger Lloyd (Paid Obituary)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Williams, Charles "Charlie"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wolfe, Louise

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • No comments: