Friday, September 19, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 09/19/08

Judith
Barbara Dirkes Adams, 61, of Goodview, Va., died on Saturday, September
13, 2008. A celebration of Judy's life will be held at Resurrection
Catholic Church, Moneta, Va., beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, September
19, 2008. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 1 p.m. on
Saturday, September 20, 2008, by Father Negparanon at the church, 15453
Moneta Road (Route 122), Moneta with burial following immediately in
the church cemetery. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home &
Crematory, Smith Mtn.…

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…
ANDRICK,
Jeffrey Christian, 27, of Richmond, died Saturday, September 13, 2008,
surrounded by family and friends. He leaves behind his father and
mother, Stephen and Cecelia Andrick; his grandparents, Leo and Doris
Andrick; and his beloved girlfriend, Margaret Wasaff. He is also
survived by his uncles, Dennis and Michael Andrick, and Ralph, Stephen
and Early Magee; cousins, Ashley, D.L., Corey, Bradley, and Nicholas
Andrick, and Melissa, Jon, Jeremy, Stephanie, Andrew, Tim, and Ben
Magee; his cat, Cracker;…
Edwin
C. Armbrister, of Wytheville, Va., passed away on Thursday, September
18, 2008. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va.
Mark
S. Baker NORFOLK - Mark S. Baker, 58, passed away Sept. 15, 2008. He
was born in Newport News and was employed with the U.S. Postal Service.
He was a member of the Deaf Missionary Church. He is survived by his
wife, Lois H. Baker and four sons, John V. Ashlock of Newport News,
Ferdinand L. Ashlock of Hampton, Roswald C. Ashlock of Newport News and
Kerry L. Ashlock of Norfolk; sister, Penny Douglas of Hampton and two
brothers; five grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. A
funeral will be held…
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 (Bobby) of
Walkerton, Va.; and her son, Keith Barlow (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 Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510…
Betty
B. Barnes BOYKINS - Betty Babb Barnes, 76, died Sept. 17, 2008. She was
born in Norfolk, a daughter of the late Jack Riddick and Oretha Beaton
Babb. Mrs. Barnes was retired as a clerk after more than 20 years with
Boykins Pharmacy. She, along with Tommy, was very active in the Boykins
Rainbow Relay for Life and a member of Boykins Baptist Church. Left to
cherish her memory are her husband of 57 years, David Carter "Tommy"
Barnes; her son, Wayne Thomas Barnes and wife Ann of Virginia Beach;…
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the procession to the chapel. The family will receive friends from 4:30
to 5:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and afterwards at 3500 Fulcrum
Court. Condolences may be offered to the family at
11 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2008, at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.
BAXTER,
Eleanor M., 88, of Richmond, Va., departed this life September 16,
2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce L. Baxter. She is
survived by her sons, Bruce L Baxter Jr., Brian S. Baxter, and Roger G
Baxter, and six grandchildren. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11
a.m. Saturday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church 3345 Lexington Road,
Louisville, Kentucky, with a graveside service to follow at Calvary
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the
Daily Planet of…
Maudie
Mae Bazemore WOODBRIDGE - Maudie Mae Bazemore, 78, entered eternal rest
Sept. 15, 2008, after a long illness. A native of Suffolk, she was the
daughter of the late Hugh and Dennie Bazemore. She was preceded in
death by her son, Johnny Bazemore Sr.; and siblings Richard White,
Jessie L. Davis, Ethel White, Marie Reese, James Bazemore and Joseph
White. She is survived by her daughter, Delores Baker of Woodbridge;
foster daughter, Betty Daughtrey (Karl) of Hampton; grandchildren,
Shirian Holland (Lukie)…
Marguerite
R. Bivens TEMPERANCEVILLE - Marguerite R. Bivens, 70, died Sept. 15,
2008. A funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in St. John United Methodist
Church, Atlantic. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in
charge.
time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Pleasant Church
Cemetery Fund at 200 Mt. Pleasant Road, Wytheville, Va. 24382. Grubb
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Priscilla
Ann Bremby SUFFOLK - Priscilla Ann Bremby died Sept. 15, 2008. A
funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral
Home Inc.
BRIGGS,
Alphonso D., of Varina, died September 18, 2008. Remains rest at
Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later.
BROWN,
Clota F. Jr. "Frank," 65, of Sandston, went to heaven on Wednesday,
September 17, 2008. Surviving are his former wife, Callie V. Davis;
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; eight grandchildren; sisters, Betty Estes and
husband, James, and Sandra Harris; brother, John W. Brown and wife,
Cindy; a special friend, Wayne Nuckols; and Earline Brown, current
wife. The…
Frederick
F. Bybee VIRGINIA BEACH - Frederick F. Bybee, loving father and
grandfather, died peacefully Sept. 13, 2008 at Sentara Virginia Beach
General Hospital. His two daughters, Jennifer and Annabel, and his
wife, Taeko, were at his side. Fred loved the outdoors, listening to
his ham radio and was a saltwater fish hobbyist. He is survived by his
two cats, Max and Mimi. They were his joy.
will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2008, at Monta Vista Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va.
CHARITY, Brenda Marie "BC," age 47, departed this life September 17, 2008. Arrangements by

Whit
H. Cherry RICH SQUARE - Whit Harvey Cherry, 87, died Sept. 15, 2008. A
funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Jerusalem Baptist Church,
Woodland. New Beginnings Funeral Service Inc. is in charge.
Dorothy
M. Clemons COURTLAND - Dorothy Mattie Clemons, 96, of the 29100 block
of Berlin Dory Road, died Sept. 15, 2008, in Southampton Memorial
Hospital, Franklin. A native of Suffolk, she was born Aug. 6, 1912 to
the late Ireane and Bolden Tabron. Survivors include a foster daughter,
Rose Brown; five nieces, Margaret Worrell (Tommie) of Courtland,
Dorothy Wingate and Deloise Fulmore, both of Norfolk, Shirley Shannon
(Herbert) of Laurel, Md., Doris Drumgold (Willie) of Chesapeake; two
nephews, James Tabron…
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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
Thomas
F. Conn, 69, of Troutville, Va., passed away on Monday, September 15,
2008. Funeral Mass 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008, at St.
Andrew's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel,
540-977-3909.
Clara
B. Cox CHESAPEAKE - Clara B. "Goody" Cox, 80, of the 3300 block Dunedin
Drive, passed away at Sentara Nursing Home Chesapeake, Sept. 15, 2008.
A funeral will be held Saturday at noon in Morning Star Baptist Church.
Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2008, in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett, Va.
CRAMP,
Robert Martin, 88, of Richmond, Va., passed away after a short battle
with cancer September 15, 2008. He was a good man and a loving father.
Surviving are his four children, Robert Martin Cramp Jr. of Falls
Church, Kathleen C. Dowdy, Peter N. Cramp, both of Richmond, and George
A. Cramp of Montpelier; six grandchildren, Deborah, Bryan, Jaime, Adam,
Matthew and Kathleen; also six great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Justin,
Owen, Alexis, Jessica and Gavin. Mr. Cramp was a veteran of WWII, Army
Air Corps. A…
will be conducted 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707.
will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008, in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville, Va.
Winston
Mattox Dinwiddie Winston Mattox Dinwiddie, 94, of Bedford, formerly of
Moneta, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at the Elks National
Home. He was born Saturday, June 6, 1914, in Franklin County, a son of
the late Winston Thomas Dinwiddie and Nannie Mattox Dinwiddie. He was
also preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas Dinwiddie, James
Dinwiddie and Gilbert Dinwiddie. He was a retired electrician and
farmer, a lifelong member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, a
charter member of the…
Elsie
E. Davenport STAFFORD - Services for Elsie E. Davenport will be held at
1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.
Margaret
Kornhaus Davis, 88, of Blacksburg, Va., died September 15, 2008.
Funeral 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008, at Blacksburg United
Methodist Church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va.
from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at
s will be held noon on Friday, September 19, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.
Virgie
Ann W. Davis CRADDOCKVILLE - Virgie Ann Walker Davis, 44, died Sept.
12, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 3 p.m. in Shiloh Baptist
Church, Painter. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in
charge.
Helen
DeFelice, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 18,
2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.
DELACRUZ,
Arsina Sue, 55, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008.
She was predeceased by her parents, Omah and Arsina Rackley McKeehan;
sisters, Linda Gomez, Anne Tagle, Maxine; brother, Billy Matt McKeehan;
and a son, Reuben Zyan DelaCruz. She was a member of St. Augustine
Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Reuben DelaCruz;
daughters, Chelsea DelaCruz, Diane Patton; sons, Coven DelaCruz, Seth
DelaCruz; granddaughter, Victoria Cain; grandson, Adian Cain, all of
Richmond; and…
will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Belle Haven Cemetery. Doughty Funeral Home is in charge.
Mrs.
Rosemary Duval, of 2619 Traymore Road, Richmond, died Tuesday at her
residence. Remains rest at the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St.,
Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.
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will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Vaughan Guynn
McGrady Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Stuart officiating. Burial will
follow in the Myers Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the
funeral home on Friday, September 19, 2008, from 6 until 8 p.m. A
guestbook is available online by visiting
www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving
the family.
ELLEN,
William D., 73, president and co-owner of Arcet Equipment Company,
passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Emmett Lee Ellen and Linda Melton Ellen. He is survived by
his wife of 49 years, Betty McLaughlin Ellen; two sons, Andrew D. Ellen
and his wife, Diana, W. Matthew Ellen; daughter, Amy Ellen Elkin and
her husband, Eric; six grandchildren, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Joanna, and
Hunter Ellen and Kole and Bella Elkin; two sisters; Jean E. Marshall
and Sybil E.…

Roxie
L. Evans FRANKLIN - Roxie L. Evans, 89, of the 700 block of Oak St.,
died Sept. 16, 2008. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Olive
Branch Baptist Church, Suffolk. Elvin Vaughan Funeral Home is in charge.
Joe
Thomas Guthrie Joe Thomas Guthrie, 90, of Lynchburg, passed away
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at his residence. He was the loving and
devoted husband of Leola Fisher Guthrie for 64 years. Born in Halifax
County on Sept. 3, 1918, he was a son of the late Ludson and Lillie
Guthrie. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 21 years of service,
having served in World War II, and G.E. after 19 years of service. He
was a lifetime ham radio operator for 60 years, known as W4KNC, and had
been active with the 10-miler,…
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…
Sep
19, 2008 The funeral for George William “Bill” Dillon, 73, of Bassett,
who died Sept. 15, 2008, was held Thursday at Bassett Funeral Service
South Chapel with the Rev. Sammy Caldwell officiating. Burial was in
Old Spoon Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Danny Jessie, Joshua
Williams, Ed Belton, David Catron, Tom Taylor and Johnny Mize.
GLENN,
Samuel Douglas "Sambo," passed September 25, 2007. The family will be
having a graveside service on Thursday, September 25, at 12 noon at
Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family would also like to honor him on his
77th birthday, September 19.
will
be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel,
1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach, with the Rev. Fr. Steve DeLeon
officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial
donations be made in Dario's honor to the Heartland Hospice Foundation,
5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 150, Virginia Beach, VA 23462,
Attention: Patty Hendricks. Condolences may be offered to the family at
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will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2008, at Bolling, Grose
& Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Roy Thomas officiating. Burial
will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Buena Vista First Aid, P.O. Box 668, Buena
Vista, Va. 24416 or Buena Vista Fire Department, 2010 Sycamore Ave.,
Buena Vista, Va. 24416. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5
p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2008, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts
Funeral Home & Cremation…
HALE,
Frances Edwards, age 101, of Richmond, Va., passed away on September
17, 2008. She was born in Edwardsville, Va., to the late John and Maude
Edwards. She was preceded in death in 1971 by her husband, Oswald K.
Hale Jr. She is survived by her son, Oswald K. Hale III, and
daughter-in-law, Mary G. Hale, of Richmond, Va.; her daughter,
Katheryne Hale West, and son-in-law, Ralph W. West, of Arlington, Va.;
her close nephew, Granville Booth Edwards Jr. of Edwardsville, Va., and
his family, as well as other…
HALL,
William Wesley "Billy" Jr., 65, of Beaverdam, Va., passed away at home
on Thursday, September 18, 2008. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Wesley and Janette Hall; and one brother, Thomas Hall. Billy
is survived by his wife, Joyce; three daughters, Diana Koss, Julie Hall
and Victoria Hall; one son, Daniel Hall; one grandson, Jeffrey Seay;
one sister, Carolyn H. Dickerson; four stepchildren, nine
stepgrandchildren, two stepgreat-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and
nephews. A viewing…
s 2 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008, Pleasant View Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett, Va.
Linda
M. Harris GLOUCESTER - Linda Marie Harris died unexpectedly Sept. 16,
2008, at the age of 56. She was retired from Hampton City Schools as a
special education speech pathologist. She was dedicated to the children
she taught and was respected by her students and peers. Linda brought a
light and love to each life she touched. She will be deeply missed and
always remembered. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Charles
"Stan" Harris Jr.; parents, Bernard and Virginia Strohmeyer; three…
Laverne
Foley Hatcher, 67, of Bassett, Va., died Thursday, September 18, 2008.
Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett, Va.
HAWKES,
James S. Jr., 91, of Wilsons, Va., passed into eternal life on
Thursday, September 18, 2008. He was born at Locust Grove Farm in
Wilsons, Va., on July 9, 1917, where he grew up and lived nearly his
entire life. James was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran, longtime employee of
Bevells Hardware, farmer and gardener. He was preceded in death by his
parents, James and Carrie Brandon Hawkes, and his wife of 60 years, Bea
Hawkes. He is survived by his three children, James S. Hawkes III and
his wife, Anne, of…
Mabel
O. Hobday PORTSMOUTH - On Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in His infinite
wisdom and eternal love, God gently closed her eyes and guided her to
her place of eternal peace. Mabel Otelia "T" Hobday was born in
Emporia. She was the daughter of Mabel Kinney and her stepfather,
Horace Kinney. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert T. Hobday.
She leaves to cherish her memory a host of cousins. A funeral will be
held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the New St. Thomas Baptist Church on Elm
Avenue, Portsmouth.…
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be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1012 Battlefield Blvd. N.,
Chesapeake, Saturday at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the American Diabetes Association or to Immanuel Baptist
Church. Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home,
Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23608.
HUBBARD, Therassa E. "Mickie", departed this life September 18, 2008. Arrangements by
Charles
L. Hughes WAYNESBORO Charles Llewellyn Hughes, 97, of Summit Square,
died Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at his residence. He was born
August 28, 1911, in Granville, New York, a son of Richard and Bess
Thomas Hughes. Charles was a charter mem-ber of Westminster
Presby-terian Church. He retired from General Electric with 40 years of
service. He was a member of the Waynesboro Elks Lodge; the Masonic
Lodge of Schenectady, New York, where he had served as Grand Master;
and the Waynesboro Country Club,…
s will be held 3 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2008, at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va.
Sep
19, 2008 The funeral for Jesse Hanks Cox, 30, of Collinsville, who died
Sept. 16, 2008, at home, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the South
Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service with Pastors Carl Keith and Charles
Lumpkin officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral
home from 6 to 8 p.m. today. He was born in Roanoke on Dec. 2, 1977, to
Esther Hanks of Collinsville and Gordon Harris Cox. In addition to his
father, he was preceded in death by grandparents Harry and Cora Cox. He
was an…
Funeral
services for Lewis E. Johnson, of 1901 Lansing Road, Petersburg (Prince
George County), who died on Sunday evening at John Randolph Medical
Center, Hopewell, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Chapel
of the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, the Rev. Jacob
Parham officiating. Interment will be in the Johnson family cemetery,
Disputanta. Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at the above
residence at 12:30 p.m. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.
Howard
Lee (Buddy) Jones Jr., 53, of Blacksburg, Va., died Thursday, September
18, 2008. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va.

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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.
Mrs.
Ruby L. Judkins, 55, of 2488 Colonial Trail East, Surry, Va., died
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at Sentara Obici Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home; Sabrina Hardy-Newby and Valanti
R. Lambert, directors; (757) 357-4742.
Hary
B. Kellam BOWIE, Md. - Hary Belafonte Kellam, 46, died Sept. 14, 2008.
A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, at Mount Calvary Baptist
Church, Exmore, Va. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in
charge.
will
be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, in the chapel at the
VA Hospital. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory.
2 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2008, at the Sunrise Burial Park, Radford. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory.
Sep
19, 2008 The funeral for Kimble Reynolds Sr., 72, of Martinsville, who
died Sept. 14, 2008, was held Thursday at Moral Hill Missionary Baptist
Church with the Rev. Thurman O. Echols Jr. officiating. Burial was in
the “Red Field” at 2099 Terry’s Mountain, Martinsville. Pallbearers
were Daniel Deering, James Gravely, James F. Hairston, Wyatt Jones,
James S. King, Earl Levy, Larry Millner and Harry Seay. Hairston
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
KRENTZ,
Johnnie "J.D." Daniel, 83, of Ophelia, died September 17, 2008.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Faye Rogers Krentz; a sister,
Gazelle K. Tucker of Crestview, Fla.; two nieces and a nephew. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Afton United Methodist
Church, Ophelia. Interment will be in Roseland Cemetery, Reedville.
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Currie Funeral Home,
Kilmarnock. Memorials may be made to Northumberland Rescue Squad, P.O.
Box 1, Reedville 22539,…
Miriam
C. LaCombe ELIZABETH CITY - Miriam Creef LaCombe, 48, of the 1100 block
of Northside Road, died Sept. 18, 2008. A funeral will be Sunday at 2
p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel.
Sep
19, 2008 Laverne Foley Hatcher, 67, of Bassett, died Thursday, Sept.
18, 2008, at home. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Bassett
Funeral Service.
Pamela
Staton Lawhorn, 53, of Buena Vista, Va., died Thursday, September 18,
2008. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home &
Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va.
LAYNE,
Deaconess Bessie B., of Richmond, departed this life September 13,
2008. She is survived by her husband, Deacon Charles H. Layne;
daughter, Dana Chambliss; three sons, Tremaine Bacote (Barbara), Dante'
Chambliss, and Travon Waller; three grandchildren, Tahir, Tremesha and
Tamia; one brother, Dexter Bacote (Beverly); two sisters, Diane Jones
and Gloria Jennette; aunt, Victoria Williams (Barney), five
sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, other relatives and…
Sep
19, 2008 The funeral for Lloyd N. Doyle of Ridgeway, who died Sept. 16,
2008, was held Thursday at Ridgeway United Methodist Church with the
Rev. Russell Gresham officiating. Burial with military honors was in
Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Brown, Paris Carter,
Marvin East, Barry Nelson, Travis Tart and Charles Wade. Arrangements
were by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel.
MACE,
Ruth K., 90, of Richmond, died September 17, 2008, at her home. Mrs.
Mace was preceded in death by her husband, Carville V. (Ted) Mace Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Ann Mace Carlton of Richmond; two
grandchildren, Richard H. Carlton Jr. of Richmond and Elizabeth Carlton
Crosby and her husband, Glenn, of Memphis Tenn.; two
great-grandchildren, Jack Hutchinson Crosby and Walker Mace Crosby of
Memphis, Tenn. Her family will receive friends 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at
Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta…
Mario
Maranzano, 86, of Daleville, Va., died on Thursday, September 18, 2008.
Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home & Crematory, Daleville, Va.
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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.
Nellie
Driskill (Nell) Maxey, 85, of Rustburg, died Thursday, September 18,
2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg,
Va., 434-237-9424.
McLAMB,
Billy L. "Sam," 71, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord and his son,
Gregory Alan, September 17, 2008. He was born September 20, 1936, one
of 13 children born to Arthur and Vonnie McLamb in Benson, N.C. He is
survived by his wife of 51 years, Alice F. McLamb; four children, Billy
R. McLamb and his wife, Linda, Donnie L. McLamb and his wife, Becky, W.
Gary McLamb and his wife, Chris, and Cindy F. McLamb and her son,
Mason; one brother, William McLamb; four sisters, Louise Mitchell, Pat…
time. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
MILLER,
Marie, 60, of Hopewell, Va., died September 17, 2008 at Ruxton Hills.
Survived by daughter, Danielle Shorter and her husband, Randall; son,
Joshua DeMarco and his wife, Heather; and four grandchildren, Dylan,
Alexa, Andrew and Alex. Memorial services will be held at Woodlawn
Baptist Church in Hopewell, Va., on Sunday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m.
s 11 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2008, at Franklin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va.
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.…
Walter
Dernard Moore, 54, of Roanoke, Va., died Wednesday, September 17, 2008.
Arrangements by CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va.

10:30
a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2008, in Keohane Funeral Home, 785
Hancock St., Quincy, Mass. Visiting hours will be held on Friday,
September 19, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery,
Quincy. Donations in memory of Mr. Morgan may be made to Help Our
Troops, c/o Stoneham Bank, Attn: Rebecca Scott, 80 Montvale Avenue,
Stoneham, Mass. 02180. Call 1-800-Keohane or visit www.Keohane.com for
directions and online condolences.
Elizabeth
B. Nock NASSAWADOX - Elizabeth R. Nock, 83, died Sept. 11, 2008. A
funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in Snead Memorial United Methodist
Church, Keller. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in charge.
Melvin
L. Norman EDENTON - Melvin Lee Norman, 52, of the 1500 block of Ocean
Highway South, died Sept. 16, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 3
p.m. in New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Hertford. Rowsom Funeral
Home is in charge.
s will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Goochland, Va.
OCHUNYI,
Barnabus Brian, 21, born in Kakamega, Kenya, on May 21, 1987, passed
away September 14, 2008 in Richmond, Va. Barnabus completed high school
in Kenya and arrived in America in 2006. He was studying a double major
in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics at J. Sargeant Reynolds
Community College, where he was intending to transfer to Virginia Tech.
Barnabus was well loved by his family, friends and the faculty at
J.R.S.C.C. His hobbies were soccer, basketball, chess, travelling,
tutoring and making…
held
Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the Quality Inn Oceanfront Festival Center at
7th and Atlantic avenues. Coastal Cremations is in charge of the
arrangements.
will
be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Collierstown Baptist
Church. The family will receive friends at Collierstown Fire House
following the memorial. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel and
Crematory, 540-989-3131.
Mrs.
Bettie Payne, of 1946 N. Westchester Drive, Petersburg, died Thursday,
Sept. 18, 2008, at the Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral
arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral
Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., (804) 732-8911,
www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com .
PERRY,
Minton L. Jr., passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at his
residence. He was the son of the late Minton L. Perry Sr. and Margaret
Jones Perry. Mr. Perry was a veteran of the United States Army and
served his country during the Korean War. After returning home, he
later was employed by the Richmond Times- Dispatch as a press operator
for over 35 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years,
Janice L. Perry; his children, Karen Shields-Priest and husband, Larry,
of Powhatan, David Perry…
Stuart
J. Petock RENO, Nev. - Stuart Jay Petock, 70, son of the late Sol and
Dorothy Petock formerly of Norfolk, died Sept. 16, 2008. Donations can
be made to a local SPCA.
PETOCK,
Stuart Jay, 70, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at his residence in
Reno, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents, Saul and Dorothy
Petock of Norfolk, Va.; and two sisters, Susie Cantor of Richmond, Va.,
and Sheri Petock of Cincinnati, Ohio; also his niece, Michele Cantor of
Richmond, Va.; and his nephew, Ron Cantor of Ra'nanna, Israel. The
family requests that donations be made to the local SPCA.
PIERCE,
Perle Panton, loving mother and grandmother of Pat S. Harris and Betsy
Johnson and husband, Steve; four grandchildren, John Sanford and
Debbie, Kim Seay and Jim, David Johnson and Sallie, Sherri Hauser and
Scott; 10 great-grandchildren; nephew, Michael Snoddy and Lisa. Mom
went to be with the Lord September 18, 2008 and was preceded in death
by her parents, Arthur and Bessie Panton; and sister, Mary P. Snoddy.
She was a 1938 graduate of Longwood University and a retired librarian
of Fork Union…
Hannah
P. Pinner CHESAPEAKE - Hannah Priscilla Pinner, daughter of Edward and
Emmaline Martin, was called to rest Sept. 15, 2008. She retired from
Churchland Cleaners in Portsmouth. Her husband of 66 years, Samuel W.
Pinner Sr. and daughter, Clementine P. Pinner, predeceased her. She is
survived by two daughters, Elder Delores P. Chavis and Mary P. Williams
(the Rev. Franklin R. Williams) of Portsmouth; three sons, Samuel W.
Pinner Jr. of Alexandria, Va., Henry S. Pinner (Barbara) of N.
Charleston, S.C.,…
for
the procession to the chapel where they will also receive friends today
at 6 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at
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.
Ruth R. Reich, 76, of Salem, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
Ozzie
B. Rice Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Ozzie B. "June" Rice Jr., of the 2100
block of Little Rock Court, died Sept. 15, 2008. A funeral will be held
at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in New Light Baptist Church. Carlos A. Howard
Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge.
s will be private. The Roark family is being served by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441.
Mrs.
Helen R. Robinson, 90, of 816 Cameron St., Petersburg, Va., entered
eternal rest on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at John Randolph Medical
Center, Hopewell, Va. Born in Prince George County on Feb. 14, 1918, to
the late Edward and Ethel Wiles, Mrs. Robinson, orphaned at an early
age, was raised by her grandmother, Addie Greene, in Petersburg, Va.
She was educated and worked in the Petersburg area until she retired
from Central State Hospital. At the early age of 8, she confessed
Christ and was baptized at…
ROSEMOND,
Lynn A. "Andy," 59, of Dunnsville, went to be with the Lord on
Wednesday, September 17, 2008. Surviving are his daughter, Brandy
Branch; son, Mike Rosemond; grandchildren, Tyler Branch and Savannah
Gault. The family will receive friends Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. at B.W.
White Funeral Home, Aylett. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, 11 a.m. at
St. Timothy's Catholic Church, Tappahannock. Interment will be private.
ROYALL,
Wilbur M. "Bill", 88, of Lottsburg, Va., passed away on Thursday,
September 18, 2008. He was the founder of Royall Machine Inc.,
Lottsburg, Va. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Myrtle N.
Royall; a son, Richard W. Royall and wife, Nancy of Kinsale; a sister,
Fern Bower of Norfolk, Va.; and a granddaughter, Christina N. Royall of
Portland, Ore. The family will receive friends at Jones-Ash Funeral
Home, Rainswood, Va. on Friday, September 19, 2008 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Funeral Services…

SCOTT,
Lee A. S., of Chester, died September 9. Funeral services will be held
11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 9881 Stroud Ln.,
Richmond. Rev. Damion Batts officiating. Interment at the church
cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to J. M. Wilkerson Funeral
Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va. 804-732-8911.
www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
B.
Joy Mills Seamster, 60, of Anacortes, Wash., and formerly of Roanoke,
Va., died on Thursday, September 11, Celebration of Life 1 p.m.
Saturday, September 27, 2008, at The Northern Peaks Church, Sedro
Wooelly, Wash.
Cornelius
G. Shanklin NORFOLK - Cornelius G. Shanklin, 69, of the 400 block of
Peppermill Lane, died Sept. 16, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday in Hale Funeral Chapel.
Ernest
L. Shearin PORTSMOUTH - Ernest L. Shearin, 80, of the 900 block of
Liston Lane, died Sept. 16, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m.
in New Mount Olivet Baptist Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.
Harold
T. Shrieves SALISBURY, Md. - Harold Thomas Shrieves, 64, died Sept. 12,
2008. A funeral will be Sunday at 1 p.m. in First Baptist Church,
Mappsville, Va. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, Va., is in
charge.
will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Franklin Memorial
Park, officiated by the Rev. Roy Heinlen. Her family will receive
friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin
Road SW. Online condolences may be made to www.lotzfuneralhome.com .
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…
will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac.
s are private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of choice.
In Loving Memory of Evelyn L. STANLEY 9/19/1929 ~ 6/1/2002
James
Norman Staton, 56, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008. He was
preceded in death by his father, Norman L. Staton, and mother, Irene F.
Staton. James was a longtime resident of Hopewell and coach of youth
sports for many years. He enjoyed trips to Hatteras, fishing, the Green
Bay Packers, and spending time with family. He was a longtime sheet
metal mechanic and was currently employed by Air Excellence Inc. as a
sheet metal superintendent. His death was unexpected and he will be
forever in our hearts.…
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
s will be conducted 7 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, Va.
working
for the Philippine government while raising a family in Dagupan City in
the Philippines. In 1977, he emigrated to the U.S. with his late wife,
Consolacion. He served the United Ilocano Association of Tidewater and
the local Filipino community for more than a decade. He is survived by
his son, Eduardo Tandoc and wife Perla; daughter, Erlinda Recel and
husband Gaspar; son, Prudencio Tandoc Jr. and wife Annie; daughter,
Lourdes Velicanidis and husband Demosten; grandchildren, Lin Goetz and
husband…
TAYLOR,
Willie Hurmann, 87, of Richmond, Va., retired New York City human
services administrator, died September 17, 2008. Survived by nieces,
Joyce Williams and Virginia Darden; and caretakers, Corlene Lucas and
Dolores Elam. Services Sunday, September, 21, 12 noon, at S. Connor
Funeral Home, Snow Hill, N.C. 252-747-4262.
James
M. Turner CAPRON - James M. Turner, 68, of the 18000 block of Barrow
Road, died Sept. 17, 2008. A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in
William M. Engram Sr. Memorial Chapel.
WEAKLEY
- Alice Bickers Weakley, 82, of Charlottes-ville, passed away at her
residence Thursday, Septem-ber 18, 2008. Arrangements with Hill and
Wood Funeral Home are incomplete.
will be held at noon Saturday at his mother's grave in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Deborah
Lee Carter Via WAYNESBORO Deborah Lee Carter Via, 50, of Waynesboro,
passed away Monday, September 15, 2008, at the University of Virginia
Medical Center. Born March 2, 1958, in Way-nesboro, she was a daughter
of Dora Elizabeth "Libby" Craig Carter and the late William David
"Billy" Carter. Ms. Via worked as a cashier for Kroger and had
previously been employed at Waynes-boro Farm Bureau for 16 years. A
sister, Judith Ann Phillips, also preceded her in death. In addition to
her…
s will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008, at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va.
Sep
19, 2008 Walter Dernard Moore, 54, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, Sept.
17, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Collins-McKee-Stone
Funeral Home, Bassett, is in charge of arrangements.
WALTON,
Margaret Stuart, 90, of Hanover, formerly of Eastampton, N.J., passed
away September 14, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Milton Lynwood Walton; and her son, John Stuart Walton. She is survived
by her daughter, Joni Walton Truscott and her son-in-law, Rich
Truscott. Margaret was a world renowned dog show judge who traveled to
six continents for her judging assignments. She was the first American
judge to be invited to Mainland China. "Peg" was a Basset Hound breeder
for over…

s will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008, in the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel.
for
the procession to the chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 to
7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered to the
family at
Mr.
Joseph Weaver, of 20207 Sheffield Place, Ettrick, died Wednesday, Sept.
17, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements
have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral
Home, now serving from three locations; phone, (804) 732-7841; fax,
(804) 732-8179. Please visit us at our Web site,
www.blandenterprisesinc.com .
Lesley
Anne Webster, 24, of Forest, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008.
Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va.,
434-237-9424.
Bernice
H. White PARKSLEY - Bernice Helen White, 81, died Sept. 15, 2008. A
funeral will be Saturday at 9 a.m. in Adams United Methodist Church.
Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in charge.
will
be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Princess Anne Road, Virginia
Beach, at 2 p.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, VA
23518 or the Kempsville Rescue Squad.
will
be held at 11 a.m. today in 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.
Kenneth
Winfred Wilson, 61, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Wednesday, September
17, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va.

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