Thursday, September 18, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 09/18/08


s will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2008, at Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va.
ANDREWS,
Lester E. Sr., of Farmville, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at
Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg. He was born on February 3, 1915
in Ettrick, Virginia to Everett Junious Andrews Sr. and Cora Bowman
Andrews. The family, including eight children, moved to Farmville in
1928. Les was predeceased by his parents; his first wife, Frances Price
Andrews; two brothers, and three sisters. Surviving this devoted family
man are his wife, Donna Peery Andrews; his sons, Lester E. "Andy"
Andrews…
Sep
18, 2008 TRINIDAD, Colo. — Annie Lucretia Burney Gerety, 58, of
Trinidad, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, of injuries from an automobile
accident. She was born in Hope Mills, N.C., on May 16, 1950, to Braxton
Robert Burney Sr. and Mildred Walters Burney. She was preceded in death
by her father and her stepfather, Charles W. Stanley, who was from
Patrick Springs, Va. Surviving are her husband, William F. Gerety of
Trinidad; her mother, Mildred W. Stanley of Stuart, Va.; a sister,
Janice B. Lawson of…
ASHWORTH,
Norman W. III, 59, of Chase City, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008.
He was the part owner and the pharmacist of Victoria Drugs. He was the
husband of Diane Austin Ashworth. He is survived by his mother, Ruth
Ashworth of Chase City; his two sons, Chad Ashworth and wife, Jennifer
of Chase City and Tyler Ashworth and fianc‚, Danielle Rosch of Chase
City; and one granddaughter, Jocelyn Ashworth. He was predeceased by
his father, Norman W. Ashworth Jr. Visitation will be held Thursday,
September 18,…
Lyle
Christian Bailey Lyle Christian Bailey, 80, of Wytheville, died
peacefully in his sleep at home on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, after
living with cancer since 2006. Lyle was born in Rustburg and was the
10th of 12 children of Oscar Taylor Bailey and Martha Kate Finch
Bailey. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Myra Carwile, Martha
"Sis" Booth, Oscar Taylor Jr., Claude Bailey and Gladys Campbell.
Survivors include Ora Carr Bailey, his loving wife of 55 years, and
four daughters, Bonnie…
BARLOW,
Nancy T., age 70, of St. Stephens Church, passed away peacefully on
September 17, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Robert O. "Bobby"
of St. Stephens Church; her daughter, Kathy B. Gladden and husband,
Bobby, of Walkerton, Va.; and her son, Keith Barlow and wife, Sheila,
of Aylett, Va.; three grandchildren, Ashley Gladden and Robert and
Rachel Barlow. She is also survived by a brother, Bernard "Butch"
Toombs and his wife, Dot, of Jessup, Ga. Her remains rest at…
Nannie
C. Barnes VIRGINIA BEACH - Nannie C. Barnes died Sept. 13, 2008, in
Laurel Regional Hospital. She was born Nannie Coleman in Tazewell,
Tenn., Nov. 16, 1917, but spent most of her childhood in Middlesboro,
Ky. After the death of her father, Roy Coleman, Nannie, her mother
Lillie and two sisters, Fern and Johnie, moved to Norfolk in 1938. She
later met and married a young Navy pilot, Charles S. "Barney" Barnes.
They had four children, Charles, David, Cheryl and Aletha "Lynn."…
Maudie
Mae Bazemore WOODBRIDGE - Maudie Mae Bazemore, 78, died Sept. 15, 2008.
Services will be at noon Saturday in Metropolitan Baptist Church,
Suffolk. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge.
David W. Behrens, 56, of Vinton, Va., died on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, September 19 , 2008, from the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion, Va.
Mr.
Ernest Booker, of 16001 Anderson Drive, Church Road, died Wednesday,
Sept. 17, 2008, at Johnston Willis Hospital. Funeral arrangements are
entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home,
www.blandenterprisesinc.com .
s are private. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services is in charge.
Dennis
C. Bridgeman, 77, of Church Road, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17,
2008, at his residence. He was the son of the late Moss H. and Frances
Nash Bridgeman, and was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Hudson
Bridgeman. Mr. Bridgeman retired from Honeywell. He is survived by his
children, Brenda B. Reynolds and husband, Sonny, of Chesterfield,
Sharon B. Wolber of Richmond, Patricia A. Bridgeman of Church Road,
Dennis W. Bridgeman and wife, Vicki, of Dinwiddie, and Mike Bridgeman
of Dinwiddie; eight…
BROWN,
Clota F. Jr. "Charlie," 65, of Sandston, went to heaven on Wednesday,
September 17, 2008. Surviving are his wife, Earline; children, Edie
Moore and husband, Frankie, of Tappahannock, Clota F. Brown III of
Cookeville, Tenn., Penny Brown Yarka of Tappahannock, Keri Faith Brown
of Sandston; three stepchildren, J.B. Turner, Maryah Turner and Natasha
Jewell; 13 grandchildren; sisters, Betty Estes and husband, Kyle, and
Sandra Harris; brother, John Brown and wife, Cindy; a special friend,
Wayne…
Dorothy
J. Brown PORTSMOUTH - Services for Dorothy J. Brown will be held at 11
a.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.
BULLOCK-STRAUS,
Amanda, departed this life September 12, 2008. Cherishing her loving
memory husband, Freddie A. Straus; mother, Sally V. Bullock; sisters,
Linda A. Jones and Juanita L. Bowers (Nelson R.); niece, Jennifer M.
Bowers; nephew, Brandon L. Bowers; three stepchildren, stepgrandchild,
six aunts, five uncles, three stepsisters-in-law, two
stepbrothers-in-law, other relatives and friends, devoted, Mary Carn.
Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral
services will be Friday, 11…
Gordon
Busby CHESAPEAKE - Gordon "Buzz" Busby, 46, passed away in Naples,
Fla., Sept. 10, 2008. A native of Washington, D.C., he was the son of
Diane Diehl of Naples and the late Edward G. Busby. He lived in
Virginia Beach and Chesapeake where he graduated from Great Bridge High
School. Surviving are his daughter, Sara and her mother Joyce of
Virginia Beach; three sisters, Erin Reichbauer, Kathy Williams and Judy
Wickizer; two brothers, Ed Busby and Tommy Wickizer; and many loving
friends and…
Alma
L. Clark NORFOLK - Alma Lucille Clark passed away at home Sept. 14,
2008, to be with her Lord. Alma was born in Norfolk to the late Willie
Calvin May and was preceded in death by her daughter, Donita J. Clark
and brother, Willie May Jr. Left to cherish her memory are her mother,
Arlene Coston of Norfolk; dear friend of 38 years, Columbus Hill of
Norfolk.; one son, Frederick Clark; two daughters, Marcia Malone (Nard)
and Jewel Stone of Chesapeake; two adopted children, Darrell and
Demarcus Clark; one…

Warren
E. Cole Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Dr. Warren E. Cole Jr., 49, passed away Sept.
15, 2008, in his home. A native of Portsmouth, he was retired from the
Chesapeake Sheriff's Department as a deputy sheriff and also retired
from the United States Army as a master sergeant having served in the
Iraq War and received a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He was a
member and served as a minister at Bethany Baptist Church. He served as
a commissioner with the Chesapeake Housing Authority, was a Mason and
belonged…
will
be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at the chapel of
John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home with the Reverend Brenda Viars
officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends
on Friday evening, September 19, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M.
Oakey & Son, Salem. To send condolences to the family online,
please register at www.johnmoakey.com
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will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Timber Ridge ARP
Cemetery with the Rev. Carl Moore officiating. The family will receive
friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008, at Harrison
Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.
Jesse
Hanks Cox, 30, of Collinsville, Va., died Tuesday, September 16, 2008.
Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett, Va.
Frances
C. Craig, 89, of Bedford, Va., died Monday, September 15, 2008. A
Celebration of Life will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, September
18, 2008, in the Tharp Funeral Home Chapel, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443.
CROWDER,
Dorothy Crostic, departed her earthly body on Tuesday, September 16,
2008, after a long and full life. She joins her departed husband, John
P. Crowder Jr.; sister, Edith Crostic Grigg; mother and father, Helen
Greenwood Crostic and John Peyton Crostic in heaven. She was a longtime
resident of Hanover County and faithful member of Mechanicsville
Presbyterian Church. She is survived by three sons, Robert Randolph
Crowder of Raleigh, N.C., Dr. Richard Frederick Crowder of Gloucester,
Va., and John…
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will be held 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008, at Blacksburg
United Methodist Church with the Rev. Reggie Tuck officiating. Burial
will follow at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to Blacksburg United Methodist Church, P.O. Box
931, Blacksburg, Va. 24063; Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, 200
Progress Street, Blacksburg, Va. 24060; or a favorite charity. The
family will receive friends on Thursday evening, September 18, 2008,
from 6 to 8 p.m. at McCoy Funeral…
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will be held noon on Friday, September 19, 2008, at Oakey's South
Chapel with the Rev. Olen Gardner and Randel Harris officiating.
Interment will be in The Head of the River Cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September
18, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.
7 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2008, in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, Va.
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with Marine honors, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in South Norfolk
Congregational Christian Church, 1030 Jackson Ave., Chesapeake, VA
23324 with the Rev. Amos Eby officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to his church.
will
be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown
Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In
lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's
choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at
The
Reverend Doctor Donald Jordan Dunlap, 75, of Christiansburg, Va.,
passed into God's eternal presence on Monday, September 15, 2008, in
Charleston, S.C., after battling an illness while visiting his
daughter. Born December 14, 1932, in Christiansburg, Va., he was the
son of the late Lilburn Dunlap Sr. and the late Elizabeth Hawley
Dunlap. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lilburn Dunlap Jr.;
and his two sisters, Elizabeth Dunlap Robinson, and his twin, Louise
Dunlap Tisdale; as well as his…
Nellie
M. Ebron NORFOLK - Nellie M. Ebron, 89, passed away Sept. 13, 2008. A
funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Graves Funeral
Home.
s will be held 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2008, at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion, Va.
Sep
18, 2008 The funeral for Ethel Donovant Rakes Keith, 78, of Ridgeway,
who died Sept. 15, 2008, was held Wednesday at Freedom Baptist Church
with Pastors Chip Coleman, Carl Keith and Gene Chitwood officiating.
Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Ricky Shuler,
Chris Shuler, Brian Shuler, David Reed, Tommy Haley and Jonathan
Chaney. Arrangements were by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home,
Martinsville.
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will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008, at Harrison Funeral
Chapel with Dr. James Graves officiating. Burial will follow in
Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to
7 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Home &
Crematory, Lexington, Va.
at the church. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. Freedom Funeral Service in charge.
Dorothy
P. Fertal MANTEO - Dorothy Alice Parsons Fertal, 88, died Sept. 17,
2008. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Twiford
Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge.
Sep
18, 2008 DANVILLE — Frances Compton Moore, 87, of 314 Piney Forest
Road, Danville, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at the Danville Regional
Medical Center. She was born in Martinsville on April 12, 1921, to
William Riley Compton and Sallie Elizabeth Wall Compton. In addition to
her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Daniel
Moore Sr., in 2001; and a son, Robert Daniel Moore Jr. She was retired
from Diston Tool Manufacturing. Surviving are two sons, Samuel Moore of
Danville and…
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be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Knotts Island Cemetery. The Rev. Frank
Jennings and the Rev. David Cunningham will officiate. The family will
receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792
Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. The parents of Luke Franklin will be
expecting friends at their home in Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers,
the family asks that memorial contributions be made to his daughter
Isabella c/o Luke's mother Louise Franklin. Condolences may be offered
to the family…
FRAZIER,
Aubrey Leroy, 73, of Hopewell, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008 in the
Riverview on the Appomattox. Mr. Frazier was preceded in death by three
brothers, Raymond, Lexie and Claude Frazier. Aubrey was a retired
technical assistant from I. E. DuPont with 25 years service, a member
of the Optimist Club and a member of the First Baptist Church. He is
survived by his wife, Evelyn Frazier; son, Thomas Frazier; five
daughters, Becky Salisbury and husband, Kent, Bonnie Barbini, Peggy
Trent and husband,…

Frederick
S. Gard CHESAPEAKE - Frederick Simpson "Fred" Gard, 38, passed away in
his home Sept. 16, 2008, after an 18-month battle with a rare form of
liver cancer. Born in Fairfax, Va., he was the son of Ernest B. and
Betty Ann Gard of Nags Head, N.C. A dedicated teacher, he touched many
young lives teaching photography at Western Branch High School for 13
years and most recently at Grassfield High School. His love of the
water was life long; fishing was his passion and culminated with him…
Melvin
E. Goodman, 83, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Allison Park, Pa.,
died on Monday, September 15, 2008. He was husband of the late Rita
(Kozar) Goodman; beloved and loving father of Sandra (Charles Carter)
Arthur, of Bellevue, and Diane (Robert) Poehner, of Roanoke, Va.;
brother of Richard (Ethel) Goodman, of Wexford; and grandfather of
Amanda and Christina Arthur and Lauren and Leah Poehner. Mel was a
United States Army veteran of World War II. Friends will be received on
Thursday, September 18,…
Ronnie W. Hall, 48, of Bassett, Va., died Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett, Va.
HALL,
Rosalyn. Graveside services for Rosalyn Hall will be held Friday, 3
p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery. She is survived by a loving family. Robert M.
Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors.
A
funeral talk for Mr. Herbert Harrell, of 202 N. Park Ave., Petersburg,
who departed this life Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at McGuire Veterans
Medical Center, will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 (Please
disregard Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008's notice), at the Wagner Road
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses. The interment will be held at
Southlawn Memorial Park. A wake will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday,
Sept. 19, 2008, at the Wagner Road Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses.
Funeral arrangements have…
will
be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Ronald
McDonald House of Norfolk, SPCA of Virginia Beach or Burlington, N.C.
Condolences may be expressed the the family at
11 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2008, Riverside Baptist Church, Chilhowie. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie, Va.
Bette
Jean Hecker, 84, passed away peacefully Sept. 1 at Mary Washington
Hospital. Her ashes will be interred at Quantico National Cemetery at 2
p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. Mrs. Hecker is survived by her sister, Claudine
Will; five children, Charles Hecker, Elizabeth Allen Hecker, Frederick
Hecker, Virginia Margaret Martines, Mary Goodman; and by five
grandchildren, Maxwell Hecker, Meaghan Croall, Oscar Hecker, Alexandra
Martines and Emma Goodman Hecker. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Richard Hecker,…
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were held in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, by Rabbi
Chaim Silver. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, handled
arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Beth Shalom Home or the
charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the
family at
Mabel
O. Hobday PORTSMOUTH - Mabel O. Hobday, 87, died Sept. 15, 2008. A
funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in New St. Thomas Baptist Church.
Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.
will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Immanuel Baptist Church, Chesapeake. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel, is in charge.
Charles
L. Hughes Charles L. Hughes, 97, a resident of Summit Square Retirement
Community, Waynesboro, died Wednesday morning, September 17, 2008, at
the center. McDow Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Isaac
L. Hunter II NORFOLK - Isaac L. "Ike" Hunter II of the 1500 block of
Delevan St. died Sept. 14, 2008. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
in St. Paul Church of God in Christ, Norfolk. Carlos A. Howard Funeral
Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge.
Leonard Lee Hylton, 78, of Vinton, Va., died Wednesday, September 17, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.
JACKSON,
Theodore Alvin Jr. "Teddy," departed this life September 14, 2008. He
was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Alvin Jackson Sr. He
leaves to cherish his memory his son, Tyson Coleman; loving mother,
Marian Skipper Jackson; two sisters, Marsha Wilson and Cheryl Hines;
two brothers, Bernard (Veronica) and Keith (Keyshia) Jackson; three
nieces, five nephews, three great-nieces, four great-nephews; two
aunts, Marie Hill and Betsy Phillip; and a host of cousins, other
relatives and…
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a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Gladesbor Lutheran Church,
Hillsville, Va. Arrangements by Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel,
Hillsville, Va.
Sep
18, 2008 Jesse Hanks Cox, 30, of Collinsville, died Tuesday, Sept. 16,
2008, at his home of natural causes. Bassett Funeral Service is in
charge of arrangements.
Sep
18, 2008 Jesse Harold Wade Sr., 89, of 703 Auburn Place, Martinsville,
died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville.
He was born in Martinsville on April 26, 1919, to James Peach Wade Sr.
and Rosie Belle Thomasson Wade. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by a sister, Lillie Wade Fleming; and four brothers,
Charlie Wade, Edmund Wade, Melvin Wade and J.P. Wade Jr. Wade served in
the National Guard during World War II and was a dispatcher for 40
years for R.P.…
Lewis
E. Johnson, of 1901 Lansing Road, Petersburg, departed this life
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. He
was born July 6, 1928, the son of the late Spencer and Adell Johnson of
Disputanta. He retired from Flowers Bakery, Richmond. He was preceded
in death by three sisters, Lucille Carruth, Maggie Johnson and Shirley
Johnson; and two brothers, Thea Johnson and Charlie Johnson. He leaves
to cherish his memories his wife, Frances Johnson of the home; one son,
Marvin Johnson…
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3 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008, at First Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home, Buena Vista,
Va.
Sep
18, 2008 The funeral for Joy Hale Cassell, 67, of Bassett, who died
Sept. 14, 2008, was held Wednesday at Bassett Funeral Service South
Chapel with Pastors Bud Sedwick and Hank Daniels officiating. Burial
was in Maple Grove Cemetery in Ferrum. Pallbearers were Douglas
Underwood, Ronnie Lusk, Edward Hale, Shane Cassell, Hank McGrady, Dale
Harris, Joshua Lovins and Jonathan Cassell.
JOYNER,
Ruby C. Funeral services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at the Brunson's
Funeral Chapel, 100 E. Federal St. She is survived by a loving family.
Pastor Marvin Jefferson officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., Directors.

will
be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Temple Baptist Church with the Rev.
Jerry Greco officiating. Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Hwy.
Chapel, is handling the arrangements. He will be greatly missed. May he
rest in peace.
for the procession to the chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at
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Flowers are accepted, however a memorial may be made to the SPCA or
your favorite charity. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and
Crematory, Bonsack, Va., 540-977-3909.
Juanita
Craig Martin, 78, of Daleville, Va., died Monday, September 15, 2008.
Celebration of Life will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 18,
2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.
Mr.
John Wesley Gilmore McCoy, of 509 Harding St., Petersburg, Va., died
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at McGuire Veterans Medical Center, Richmond,
Va. He was born on March 22, 1916, to the late Dr. Ulysses S. McCoy and
Elmira F. McCoy. Gilmore was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia
Halsey McCoy; brothers, William F. McCoy, Ulysses S. McCoy Jr. and
Allison Scott McCoy; and sister, Fannie Joe Bouey. He leaves to cherish
his memories, a devoted son, Gilmore A. McCoy of Petersburg, Va.;
sister-in-law, Vernell…
McDONALD,
Ms. Marcia B., formerly of 2225 Venable St., departed this life
September 14, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700
N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.
MEEKINS,
Albert Troy "Mickey," 68, of 3100 North Hopkins Road, Richmond, Va.,
formerly New Kent, entered eternal rest September 14, 2008. He was born
in Lanexa, Va., to Catherine and Henry Meekins. He is survived by two
sisters, Sarah and Sally Meekins; the E. Taylor Moore Jr. family; and
his friends at E.T. Moore Manufacturing. He was employed by E.T. Moore
Manufacturing for 34 years as a millhand and equipment operator.
Graveside services and viewing will be held 3:30 p.m. Friday on Old
River…
Harry
Mellis, 75, of Petersburg, Va., passed from this life on Tuesday, Sept.
2, 2008, in his native homeland, Kefalonia, Greece. Soon after proudly
serving in the Greek Army, he emigrated to the U.S. A successful
private entrepreneur, venture capitalist and restauranteur, he was
co-owner of Andrews Grill in Petersburg, Va. He was preceded in death
by his parents Gerasimos and Katerina Kourkoumelis; and siblings, Anthi
Metaxa, Petros Kourkoumelis and Aristotelis Kourkoumelis. He is
survived by his wife,…
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a.m. Thursday, September 18, 2008, at Salem Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va.,
540-389-5441.
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graveside service for Ms. Cynthia L. Miller, of Fairburn, Ga., formerly
of Far Rockaway, N.Y., who passed away from laboring to glory on
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at Emory Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta,
will be held at noon Sept. 20, 2008, at Dinwiddie Memorial Cemetery in
Dinwiddie, Va. A memorial service will be held at a later date with
time and location to be announced. Services have been entrusted to the
staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, now serving from three
locations; phone, (804)…
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will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2008, from Franklin
Memorial Park with the Rev. Jim Rivers officiating. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to First Christian Church, 344 Church Ave., S.W.,
Roanoke, Va. 24016. The family will receive friends on Thursday,
September 18, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665
South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va.
Ernest
G. Mines STAUNTON Ernest Gray "Pete" Mines, 74, husband of Frances P.
Mines of Briarwood Circle, Staunton, died Monday, September 15, 2008,
in Fishersville. He was born May 21, 1934, in Bath County, a son of the
late John and Madeline Mines. CSM (Retired) Mines was a member of
Olivet Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder and Sunday
School teacher. He was a member of the Augusta County Lions Club. He
was retired from the United States Army. A Vietnam Veteran, his awards
included…
MITCHELL,
Ronald T., 60, of Powhatan, died September 15, 2008. He is survived by
his wife, Betty Jo Mitchell; his son, Jason Mitchell and his wife,
Dianna; his daughter, Ginger Hayden and her husband, James; his sister,
Anne Tobey; two brothers, William and Donald Mitchell; five
grandchildren, Hunter, Ashley, Jimmy, Sarah and Luke. His family will
receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at
Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will
be held 12 noon Saturday.…
PATTERSON,
Joyce D., 67, formerly of Hungary Road, died September 16, 2008. She
was preceded in death by her father, Henry "Mike" H. Patterson Jr.
Surviving are her mother, Christine A. Patterson; brother, Michael
Patterson; host of cousins, among them, Oliva Mosby of Charlottesville,
Va.; many friends, whom she dearly loved, including her caregiver,
Evangelist Joan Morton, the Harris family and the St. Peter Baptist
Church Family. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland
Park…
PURVIS,
Thomas C., departed this life on Monday, September 15, 2008. His family
invites all who knew and loved him to visit with them on Friday
evening, 4 to 8 p.m., at his home at 3112 Wallaby Trace, #503,
Richmond, Va. 23294. For additional directions, please call
804-386-7525.
John
C. Reid VIRGINIA BEACH - John C. Reid, 62, went to be with the Lord
Sept. 17, 2008. He was the son of the late Richard and Hilda Reid. John
was born in North Carolina Aug. 10, 1946. John was an active member and
served as a deacon at Bayside Baptist Church. John was in the U.S. Navy
and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a Southern gospel songwriter/singer
and published with BMI. John always said, "If my music could touch one
person for the Lord, that's all that mattered." Even while on the…
Mrs.
Helen Robinson, formerly of 1816 Cameron St., Petersburg, and the
Lafeyette House, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at the John Randolph
Medical Center, Hopewell, Va. 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 .
Sep
18, 2008 Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Hall, 48, of 16 Blackwell Road, Bassett,
died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He
was the husband of Tonya B. Hall of the home. Bassett Funeral Service
is in charge of arrangements.

ROOTS,
Mrs. Sarah B., of Richmond, departed this life September 17, 2008.
Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral
notice later.
Margaret
Delores Sarkozi Margaret Delores Sarkozi, 88, of Reva, died on Tuesday,
September 16, 2008 at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center. She
was born on July 29, 1920 in Washington DC to Mr. and Mrs. Wright. Mrs.
Sarkozi enjoyed painting ceramics, doing embroidery work and her love
for family was immeasurable. She is survived by her children, Lewis P.
Sarkozi, Jr. and his wife, Veronica of New Braunfels, TX, Jeanette
Sarkozi of Reva, VA and Gary Sarkozi and his wife, Leigh of Troy, VA.
Additional…
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be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Aragona Church of Christ, 527 N.
Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of choice.
SCOTT,
James A. Jr., of Upper Marlboro, Md., formerly of Richmond, died
September 17, 2008. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E.
Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later.
Mr.
Lee Andrew Sylvester Scott, of Chester, Va., born Sept. 30, 1959,
departed his life at VCU/MCV Medical Center, Richmond, Va., on Tuesday,
Sept. 9, 2008. He was the son of the late Fred and Gladys Coles. He
leaves to cherish his memory, six brothers and one sister, William
Scott (Mary) and John Scott, both of Richmond, Va., Charles Scott
(Martha), Eric Coles (Michelle) and Patricia Fisher (Samuel), all of
Chesterfield, Va., Christopher Scott (Carla) of Louisa County, Va.,
Fred Coles Jr. (Angie) of…
SCOTT,
Mrs. Lena G., of Richmond, departed this life September 15, 2008. She
is survived by one brother, James Christian; one sister, Beatrice
Broadbelt (Albert); a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 North 25th
Street, where the family will receive friends Thursday (today) from 6
to 7 p.m. Remains will lie in state Friday, 10 a.m., at Community
Church of God in Christ, 1801 Park Ave., where funeral services will be
held Friday, 11 a.m.…
SHELTON,
Isaiah, of Richmond, entered into eternal life September 11, 2008. He
was preceded in death by his two sons, William and Henry Tunstall. Left
to cherish his memories are a loving wife, Lucille Robertson Shelton;
three sons, Ivory Shelton, Isaiah and James Tunstall; three stepsons,
Haywood Tunstall, Alonzo Robertson and Anthony J. Taylor; three
stepdaughters, Ashley Robertson, Carrie Venable and Dorothea Durant; a
host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lizzie
Thomas and Emma…
SHORTS,
Ms. Mary Frances, formerly of South Boston, Va., died Sunday, September
14, 2007 at Retreat Hospital in Richmond, Va. She was born in South
Boston, Va., and was the daughter of the late Mr. Martin T. Shorts and
Mrs. Sallie Bell Marable Shorts. Ms. Shorts is survived by one
daughter, Ms. Charleta Francenia Shorts of Richmond, Va.; one sister,
Mrs. Rosa Elvira Gee of South Boston, Va.; and a host of other
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs.
Elnora Delacy Vass; and one…
James
Sibley CHESAPEAKE - James "Jim" Sibley of Lenore Trail died Sept. 6,
2008. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in
Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel.
Ronald
Lee Simmons Ronald Lee Simmons 59, of Nashville, North Carolina passed
away in Culpeper, Virginia, Sunday, September 14, 2008. Mr. Simmons was
born in Pensacola, Florida, June 5, 1949; served his country in the
U.S. Navy and was a master welder. Surviving Mr. Simmons are his
children, Dawn Kerns and her husband Michael of Culpeper, Virginia and
Trina Dodd and her husband Michael of Courtland, Virginia; his
grandchildren, Baron Keaveny, Jacob Kerns, Jamie Dodd and Devin Dodd
and his siblings, Paul…
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will be held 2 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2008, in the Chapel of
Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Tom Gordon officiating. Burial
will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family will receive
friends at Riffe's Funeral Service on Thursday, September 18, 2008,
from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolence messages can be sent to the family
at www.riffes.com.
for
the procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St.
Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered to the family at
at
the funeral home. The children would like to extend their sincere
gratitude to family and friends for their love and support, especially
the Wednesday Party Crew. Also, a special thanks to Elder Care at Home
and his caregivers, Evangeline Alexander and Amanda Hurt. Memorial
contributions may be made to The ALS Association - DC/MD/VA Chapter,
7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855. Friends are invited to sign
the online guestbook at
Mr.
Joshua Storrs, of 1229 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va., entered eternal
rest on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at his residence surrounded by his
wife, Christine Storrs, son, Norman Storrs and daughter-in-law, Evelyn
Storrs. Joshua was a native of Richmond, Va., born June 23, 1923, to
the late Joshua Storrs and Elizabeth Pollard. At an early age he
confessed Christ and was baptized into the fellowship at Tabernacle
Baptist Church under the pastoral of the Rev. A. Lincoln James. He was
a long time member of the…
TAYLOR,
Virginia B., went to be with her Lord and Savior September 14, 2008.
She leaves to cherish her memory two devoted sons, Shirley E. Taylor
Jr. (Belinda) and Donald Taylor Sr. (Lisa); five grand-children, one
great-grand- daughter; two sisters, Ruth Meekins and Theatrice Belcher;
three brothers, Neal Brown, Randolph Brown and Earl Roberts (Debra);
two sisters-in-law, Elsie Brown and Mildred Taylor; a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral
Home, 2100…
Patsy
D. Tell SUFFOLK - Patsy D. Tell died Sept. 13, 2008. A funeral will be
held at 2 p.m. Sunday in T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home.
William
W. Todd LEWISTON - William Whitman "Bill" Todd, 59, of Mitchellville,
Md., formerly of Lewiston, died Sept. 12, 2008. A funeral will be held
at 2 p.m. Saturday in Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Wilder's
Funeral Home, Aulander, is in charge.
will
be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Virginia Beach United Methodist
Church. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling the
arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the
AGAPE Sunday School Class, Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, 19th
and Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Condolences may be
offered to the family at
Margaret
Delores Sarkozi Margaret Delores Sarkozi, 88, of Reva, died on Tuesday,
September 16, 2008 at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center. She
was born on July 29, 1920 in Washington DC to Mr. and Mrs. Wright. Mrs.
Sarkozi enjoyed painting ceramics, doing embroidery work and her love
for family was immeasurable. She is survived by her children, Lewis P.
Sarkozi, Jr. and his wife, Veronica of New Braunfels, TX, Jeanette
Sarkozi of Reva, VA and Gary Sarkozi and his wife, Leigh of Troy, VA.
Additional…
Gertrude
(Trudy) Kafka Uzzle born Oct. 23, 1919, in Chesterfield County, Va.,
passed away Sept. 16, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents,
Joseph Frank Kafka and Ida Mae Rudy Kafka. She is survived by her
husband of 68 years, John Anthony Uzzle Jr. (Jack); two sons, John A.
Uzzle III and Joseph F. Uzzle and their wives, children, grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; and her half sister, Violet K. Lyman. She was
much loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she will be
sorely missed.…
will be held at noon Saturday near his mother's grave at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

VAN
HOUTEN, Patricia Louise, 55, of Midlothian, passed away Tuesday,
September 16, 2008 in a local hospital. She is survived by her loving
husband, Larry Glen Van Houten; sons, John Glen Van Houten and wife,
Katie, Matthew David Van Houten; daughter, Rebecca Louise Van Houten;
and her grand-children, Austin, Glen and Kayleigh Mae Van Houten. The
family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the
Chesterfield Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Pkwy.,
where her funeral will be held…
Deborah
Lee Carter Via Deborah Lee Carter Via, 50, of Waynesboro, passed away
Monday, September 15, 2008, at the University of Virginia Medical
Center. The Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes will
announce arrangements.
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2 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2008, Chatham Heights Baptist Church,
Martinsville. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va.
Ms.
Amanda Elizabeth Walker, 50, of 17421 Shands Road, Petersburg, was
called home to take her walk with God Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at her
residence. She was born Oct. 6, 1957, to the late Benjamin F. Walker
Sr. and Viola Raines Walker. She is preceded in death by two sisters,
Gertie Mae Myrick and Pauline Maye; two brothers, Benjamin Franklin
Walker Jr. and Stanley Walker. She confessed Christ at an early age at
Providence Baptist Church. Amanda was educated in the Prince George
County School System and…
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will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008, at Maberry Funeral
Home with the Rev. Donna Sharp officiating. Interment to follow in the
Thompson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on
Thursday, September 18, 2008, at the funeral home. Online condolences
may be sent to maberryfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral
Home, Floyd, Va.
for
the procession to the chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 to
7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered to the
family at
was
led by the Rev. Roger Hutto, pastor of First Baptist Church in Jasper,
Fla. The family requests no flowers and suggests that friends so
inclined consider a gift in Mrs. Wetherington's memory to her church of
many years, First Baptist Church, 207 N.E. 2nd St., Jasper, Fla. 32052.
Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan,
Va., 540-254-3000.
Katrina
White NORFOLK - Baby girl Katrina White of the 800 block of W. 41st St.
died Aug. 27, 2008. A graveside funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m.
in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge.
WHITE-PAYETTE,
Beverley L., 57, died on September 13, 2008. She is survived by three
children, Wilbur and Dwayne Amory, and Tonya Hopkins; four
grandchildren; and a lifelong friend, Penny Hammond. A memorial service
will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 209 N.
Linden Ave., Highland Springs.
will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Thornton Funeral Home, Parksley.
will
be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, followed by a
reception and a celebration of his life at the Cavalier Golf and Yacht
Club. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions may be made
to the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Fund, 601 Children's
Lane, Norfolk, VA 23501 or the charity of choice.
WILSON,
Patricia P., of Richmond, Virginia passed away peacefully on September
15, 2008 at the age of 51. Born to the late Mary Macon and Jack Purdie,
she leaves cherished memories with her husband, Edward Wilson;
daughter, Danielle "Tweety Bird" Wilson; sister, Paulette Purdie;
brother, Wayne Purdie; devoted friends, Emma Thomas and Adesha Conway;
five sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other
relatives. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home,
2700…
WINSTEAD,
Dida Sue, age 62, of Emporia, Va., passed away September 15, 2008. She
is survived by her sister, Mary Jo Owens and husband, Kinchen, of Elm
City, N.C.; brother, William Henry Winstead of Manderville, La.; niece,
Emily Owens of Nashville, N.C.; nephews, Brock Winstead of Oakland,
Calif.; and special friend, Madeline Hutchinson. Funeral services will
be conducted Thursday, 11 a.m., at Aberdour Presbyterian Church, with
visitation following the service. Interment will be Friday, 11 a.m., at…
William
Eugene "Gene" Wolfe William Eugene "Gene" Wolfe, 74, of Waynesboro,
passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at Shenandoah Nursing Home in
Fishersville. Born September 4, 1934, in Augusta County, he was the son
of the late William H. Wolfe and Junior B. Watson. Mr. Wolfe had been
employed as a heavy equipment operator with the City of Waynesboro
where he retired after 12 years of service. He was also a member of the
Blue Ridge Chapel Church of the Brethren in Dooms. In addition…
Mattie
Hobbs Womble SUFFOLK - Mattie May Hobbs Womble, 93, former chief deputy
treasurer for the City of Suffolk, died Sept. 17, 2008, in Sentara
Obici Hospital. Born in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the
late Ephraim Jackson and Sallie B. Hobbs and widow of Benjamin Elbert
Womble Sr. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, R. Seton
Williams. Mrs. Womble was a member of First Baptist Church and for many
years worked in the city Treasurer's Office. Survivors include her
children and…
WOODSON,
Supfronia "Granny" Braxton, 95, of New Kent County, Va., died September
15, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Meaco Woodson Sr.
Surviving are two daughters, Martha R. Brown and Gloria W. Bassett of
New Kent, Va.; two sons, William I. Woodson (Claudette) of
Williamsburg, Va., and Meaco W. Bey I (Annie) of Providence Forge, Va.;
12 grandchildren, Crawford Brown, Theresa Brown, Cynthia Brown, Johnny
Mack Brown, Rev. Sterline Brown, Wanda Brown, William Woodson Jr.,
Montrese…
will
be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Pinecrest Baptist Church by the Rev. Tom
Potter with burial in Horton Veteran Cemetery. Loving Funeral Home,
Churchland Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may
be made at


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