Sunday, October 12, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 10/12/08

  • Alcorn, Robert Edward

    for all at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Riverdale Baptist Church. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, that a donation be made to your favorite charity in Huggie's memory.

    • Atkins, Bobby Lee

      Bobby Lee Atkins, 77, of Roanoke, went home to be with his loving wife, with his family by his side, on Thursday, October 9, 2008., He was born July 4, 1931, in Roanoke, son of the late Clarence and Mary Atkins. His wife, Margaret, and two sons, Kenneth Lee Atkins and David Allen Atkins, and two brothers, Clarence Edward "Crip" Atkins and Claude Eugene Atkins, also preceded him in death., Mr. Atkins served in the United States Navy, serving in both Korea and Vietnam. He was the former owner of…

      • Audrey Preston

        Oct 12, 2008 The funeral for Audrey Geneva Preston, 72, of 507 Letcher St., Martinsville, who died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, will be held at noon on Tuesday at High Street Baptist Church. The Rev. William A. Shackleford Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends a half-hour before the service Tuesday at the church. She was born in Martinsville on Jan. 4, 1936, to William Ballard Preston and Mary Whittico Preston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…

        • Autry, Hubert Jacob

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          • Babb Sr., Tonye Gene

            Tonye Gene Babb Sr. CHESAPEAKE - Tonye Gene Babb Sr., 61, of the 600 block of Norcova Drive, went to be with the Lord Oct. 10, 2008, in Norfolk. A native of Concord, N.C., he was the son of Grace Lee McCarver Babb and the late Cline James Babb. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps' Force Reconnaissance, serving a tour of duty in Viet Nam, and worked as a cable technician with Verizon for 29 years. An active member of South Norfolk Congregational Christian Church, he was a volunteer scoutmaster with…

            • Barbara D. Scott

              Oct 12, 2008 A memorial service for Barbara Shevos Divers Scott, 67, formerly of Martinsville, who died Oct. 9, 2008, at Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, S.C., will be held at 2 p.m. today at Roselawn Funeral Home. The Rev. Phil Curran will officiate. Inurnment will be private. She was born in Roanoke, on Dec. 26, 1940, to George and Margaret Shevos. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Maurakis. She was a receptionist with Appliance Plus at Murrells Inlet,…

              • Barclay, Nancy Ann

                Nancy Ann Barclay, 79, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, October 11, 2008. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

                • Barnhart, Ralph DePalma

                  Ralph DePalma Barnhart, 87, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2008. He was a United States Air Force veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law, Ben and Joyce Barnhart, and his parents, Roy Benjamin and Callie Saul Barnhart. He is survived by his wife, Cecil Barnhart; and a son, Timothy L. Barnhart, of Roanoke. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel at 12 noon Monday, October 13, 2008. Dr. Ken Scoggins will officiate. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn…

                  • Bartel, Ralph

                    will be held at the home of Dolores and Alan Bartel at 6 p.m. today.

                    • Benson Sr., Johnnie W.

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                      • Beunis, Steve

                        s to Northern Marine. His beloved dogs, Tanner and Sandie, are loved and taken care of by his father on 12 acres. They have the companionship of a black lab and a pit bull mix. They have all become vast friends and "The Pack" play and hunt squirrels all day. A wake in Steve's honor for family and friends to celebrate his life will be held Monday at Kelly's Restaurant, Nags Head, from 6 till 7:30 p.m.

                        • Bogle, Brayden Cole

                          s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008, from the Franklin Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Doss officiating. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va.

                          • Bond, William

                            William M. Bond WINDSOR - William M. Bond of the 500 block of College Place passed Oct. 2, 2008, in Hampton Veteran Hospital. A funeral will be held Tuesday at noon in Bethel Abundant Love Ministry Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Monroe Funeral Home, 1701 Wilson Road, Norfolk VA 23523., Charities

                            • Bowen, Frances

                              Frances E. Bowen FRANKLIN - Frances Edwards Bowen, 73, died Oct. 11, 2008. She was born in Brunswick County, a daughter of the late Eddie Lee and Pearl Wray Edwards. She was predeceased by a son, Richard Smith Bowen Jr. Mrs. Bowen was a graduate of Longwood College, taught for many years in the Franklin school system and served on the school board. After her retirement, she worked at the James L. Camp Jr. YMCA. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church, its Faithful Workers Sunday school class and served…

                              • Bowles, Carolyn

                                will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008, at the Roanoke Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1701 Memorial Avenue. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2221.

                                • Brett, Joseph

                                  Joseph Brett CONWAY - Joseph Brett, 72, of the 500 block of Johnny Vann Road, died Oct. 9, 2008. A private funeral will be held Monday. Hunter's Funeral Home is in charge.

                                  • Bridges, Cyndie Ali - Cyndie Bridges Jan. 21, 1948-Aug. 26, 2008 Cyndie Bridges (formerly Ali) is survived by her husband, Michael Bridges and her only son and his ....

                                    • Brown, Annie W.

                                      BROWN, Annie W., of Reedville, Va., and in recent years, Richmond, Va., departed this life on October 8, 2008. She is survived by her children, Valencia B. Counts, Gilda B. Johnson, Gustee Brown, and Kimberly Brown; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; her sister, Grace Evans; and her brother, Robert Walters. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 13, 2008 at Shiloh Baptist Church of Reedville, Va. Dr. T. Wright Morris, Pastor, officiating.

                                      • Caleb, John J.

                                        CALEB, John J., of Richmond, departed this life October 9, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Lois Taylor Caleb; five daughters, JoAnn Caleb, Daphine Taylor, M. Gail Townes, Nina Caleb and Alicia Matthews; seven grandchildren; one sister, Adele White; two brothers, Thomas and Oscar J. Caleb; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; three sons-in-law, Lt. Kenneth L. Townes, Mark C. Taylor and Dr. Tokunbo Matthews; four sisters-in-law; two stepdaughters, Felecia Howell and Cassandra Snead; and other relatives…

                                        • Calvin H. Haynes

                                          Oct 12, 2008 Calvin Homer Haynes, 63, of Lone Ivy Road, Stuart, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on July 8, 1945, to Charlie Marshall Haynes and Esprie Lawson Haynes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Maynard and Nelson Haynes. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Betty Pendleton Haynes of the home; one daughter, Shani Haynes of Bassett; two granddaughters; and two sisters, Winifred Mangrum of Stuart and Judy Isley of Stokesdale,…

                                          • Carico, Richard Allen

                                            Monday, October 13, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Twin County Funerals.

                                            • Carter, Bessie Bocock

                                              CARTER, Bessie Bocock, died October 11, 2008 in Charlottesville at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Carter. She is survived by three sons, Robert Hill Carter, married to Carol Stepka Carter, John Bocock Carter, married to Page Stephenson Carter, and Andrew Beirne Carter, married to Elizabeth Hammond Carter. She is also survived by a brother, Frederic Scott Bocock; and a sister, Mary Buford Hitz. She had eight grandchildren, Elisabeth Hill Carter, Alice Scott Carter, Mary…

                                              • Cassell, Roy Waymon

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                                                • Clarke, Laverna "L.C."

                                                  CLARKE, Laverna "L.C.", 80, of Emporia, Va. passed away October 10, 2008. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Pat; and his parents; five brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Jean. Also, his daughter, Debbie Marshall; her husband, Norman; and four grandsons, Steven, Clarke II, Philip and Andrew. He retired after nearly 40 years from what is now Verizon to do what he loved best - farming the land. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. at Echols…

                                                  • Clary, Kevin

                                                    Kevin Lee Clary NEWPORT NEWS - Kevin Lee Clary, 46, died unexpectedly at his home, Friday, Oct. 10, 2008. He was a lifelong Peninsula resident. Kevin graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College. He worked with Virginia Wesleyan as a recruiter and with the Alumni Financial Affairs Department; and also with the Graduate Studies Department at Chowan College. He was formerly a sales associate with Becky's Hallmark and currently associate manager of Coach in Williamsburg. He was a volunteer with the Peninsula…

                                                    • Craig, James P. "Ruff"

                                                      CRAIG, Mr. James P. "Ruff", of Richmond, departed this life October 9, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Helen V. Craig; one son, Lawrence W. Strange (Diesmarie); one daughter, Belinda M. Richardson (Jimmy); one brother, Charlie Craig; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street, where funeral services will be held Monday, 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Clifton Whitaker Jr. officiating. Burial…

                                                      • Crotts, David Olser

                                                        s will be held on Tuesday afternoon, October 14, 2008 at 2 p.m. from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion.

                                                        • Crotts, George E. (Memoriam)

                                                          In Loving Memory of George E. (Nick) CROTTS 9/23/1929 10/12/2005, It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone. For part of us went with you the day God called you home. We love and miss you everyday!, Love Always,, Your Loving Family

                                                          • Crouch, Carolyn

                                                            will be held Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. A reception in the parish hall follows the ceremony. Condolences may be offered online at, Charities

                                                            • Cupp, Jessica Joyce (Memoriam)

                                                              In Loving Memory of Jessica Joyce CUPP 10/12/1984 ~ 1/3/2004, "You're Soo Fly", Happy 23rd Birthday Jessica, Your 5th birthday in Heaven, Your beautiful smile and fun loving nature will live with us forever. You are so deeply loved and missed., Mom, Jesse, Kelsey, Your Dad, Many Loving Family and Friends

                                                              • Darley, Carolyn

                                                                Carolyn L. Darley CHESAPEAKE - Services will be held for Carolyn L. Darley at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.

                                                                • Davidson, Douglas William

                                                                  Douglas William Davidson, 57, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

                                                                  • Davis, Randolph H.

                                                                    DAVIS, Randolph H., of 1511 Victor Street, died October 8, 2008. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Mary A. Davis; son, Barry L. Davis; daughter, Faye O. Moody (Alonzo A.); five grand-children; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, William H., Robert D. (Dorothy J.), and Theodore R. Davis; one sister-in-law, Margaret A. Davis; one brother-in-law, Frank D. Winckler (Ramona L.); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd.…

                                                                    • Dawkins, Margaret

                                                                      Margaret M. Dawkins NORFOLK - Margaret M. Dawkins of the 100 block of East Bayview Blvd. died Oct. 8, 2008, at the Sentara Nursing Center, Virginia Beach. Survivors include a son, Steve A. Dawkins of Virginia Beach; a daughter, Suzanne D. Ragland; a son-in-law, Carl L. Ragland, both of Columbia, Md.; and a granddaughter, Ashley N. Dawkins of Norfolk. Services will be private and are being handled by Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                      • Deans, George Edward "Eddie"

                                                                        for a visitation time with friends. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family through, Charities

                                                                        • Dewey Hickman

                                                                          Oct 12, 2008 STONEVILLE, N.C. – Dewey “Nip” Hickman, 80, of 498 C&N Smith Mill Road, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, Va. Hickman was born in Stoneville on July 3, 1928, to Jim and Hattie Hickman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lily Dowdy and Rhumel Goins; and three brothers, Jamie Hickman, Gordon Hickman and Lee Hickman. He was retired from Pextile. Surviving are two sons, Ricky Martin of Ridgeway, Va., and Mike Martin of…

                                                                          • Donald C. Lawrence

                                                                            Oct 12, 2008 Donald “Donnie” Cabel Lawrence, 43, of 718 Perdue St., Martinsville, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at his home. He was born in Martinsville on Sept. 5, 1965, to William Franklin Lawrence Sr. and Mildred Frances Turner Lawrence. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Franklin Lawrence Jr. He was a self-employed truck driver and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Collinsville. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving, in addition to his mother of the…

                                                                            • Drennen, Evelyn Juanita - Evelyn Juanita Drennen Evelyn Juanita Drennen, 86 of Warrenton, VA died Oct. 5, 2008 at the Fairfax Nursing Center. She was born Nov. 26, ....

                                                                              • Eades, Lynward Owen

                                                                                EADES, Lynward Owen, 70 of Chester, died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Retreat Hospital. He was the son of Martha Farmer Eades & the late Eddie Carlton Eades. He was Owner Operator for an Industrial Flooring Co. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Cole Eades of Chester; three daughters, June Heesen of Richmond, Lynne Bennett and husband, Westley of Chesterfield and Gail Shook of Amelia, Va.; son, Eddie Eades and wife, Jessica of Chesterfield; seven grandchildren; brother, Ronnie Eades and wife, Evelyn of…

                                                                                • Edwards, Mildred

                                                                                  An Announcement From The Heavens: Mrs. Mildred Vur "Meia" Boston Edwards arrived here at 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, from her earthly home at 13920 Ramblewood Drive, Chester, Va. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Chester, Va. and a retired employee of Reynolds Metal Company, with 30 years of service. Her loving parents preceded her in death: George and Mattie Pegram Boston, as well as, her father and mother-in-law, Quinton and Rachel Edwards. Left to cherish fond memories: her…

                                                                                  • Edwards, Mildred Vur "Meia" (Boston)

                                                                                    EDWARDS, Mrs. Mildred Vur "Meia" Boston. An announcement from the Heavens: Mrs. Edwards arrived here at 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, from her earthly home at 13920 Ramblewood Drive, Chester, Va. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Chester, Va. and a retired employee of Reynolds Metals Co. now known as Alcoa Inc. with 30 years of service. Her loving and devoted parents preceded her in death, George and Mattie Pegram Boston, her grandparents; and her father and mother-in-law,…

                                                                                    • Elliott, Onika

                                                                                      Onika M. Elliott PORTSMOUTH - Onika Marshae' Elliott, 17, of the 5000 block of N. Reese Drive, died Oct. 6, 2008, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Portsmouth, Onika was a junior at Churchland High School and fellowshipped at Fullness of the Spirit, Chesapeake. Survivors include her parents, Michale Denise Elliott and James Lee Elliott Jr.; father, Troy Boone Jr.; and numerous other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Grove Baptist Church, Portsmouth, by Dr.…

                                                                                      • Elliotte, Michael Phillip

                                                                                        will be held at noon on Monday, October 13, 2008, at St. Luke Baptist Church, 13292 Red House Road, Brookneal, Va., with Elder Leon Frison officiating. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home. Condolences can be e-mailed to the family at bedfordfuneral@verizon.net.

                                                                                        • Facenda, Eunice

                                                                                          will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Olive Branch Cemetery. Family and friends may visit at the home on Tareyton Lane following the burial. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, handling arrangements.

                                                                                          • Fanney III, Raymond W.

                                                                                            s will be held at Sandbridge, Virginia Beach, Oct. 17, 2008. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is handling arrangements,, Charities

                                                                                            • Finney, Doris Barbour

                                                                                              s 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Mountain View Christian Church. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.

                                                                                              • Finney, Linda Hope

                                                                                                s 11 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, at Greenfield Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.

                                                                                                • Foster, Mary Ann Payne

                                                                                                  2 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, Church of the Good Shepherd, Austell, Ga. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, Roanoke, Va., 540-989-3131.

                                                                                                  • Freeman, Clara Luvine

                                                                                                    Clara Luvine Freeman, 75, of Hillsville, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, at Hillsville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.

                                                                                                    • Frizzell, Richard W.

                                                                                                      Richard Wellington (Dick) Frizzell, 78, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Thursday, October 9, 2008. He was born on October 5, 1930, in Baltimore, Md., and was the son of the late Richard and Dorothy Frizzell. Surviving are his wife, Pat; son, Rick and his wife, Diane; granddaughters, Lauren and Kelly, of Blacksburg; son, Dan and his wife, Kristin; grandson, Hunter, of Fredericksburg, Va.; daughter, Jill and partner, Gail Kibler, of Christiansburg; brother, Ray and his wife ,Sam; nieces, Maya and Sophie, of…

                                                                                                      • Gardner, Inez Rakes

                                                                                                        s 3 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Norris Funeral Service, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Va.

                                                                                                        • Goodson, Martha

                                                                                                          s. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Charities

                                                                                                          • Gordils, Ivan David Lago

                                                                                                            1 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008, at Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, Va. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

                                                                                                            • Graham, Chinsula V.

                                                                                                              Mr. Chinsula Venard Graham, 54, of Dinwiddie County, departed this life Thursday morning, Oct. 9, 2008 at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital. He was the son of the late Watson Graham and Berthell Graham of Dinwiddie, Virginia. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Berthell Graham; a son, Andre Robertson; one sister, Glenica Graham; two brothers, Arthur Wyatt, and Herman Wyatt; a grandson, Andre Robertson, Jr.; a devoted companion, Mary Hudgins; host of aunts and uncles, devoted nieces, devoted…

                                                                                                              • Green, Olive

                                                                                                                GREEN, Mrs. Olive of Richmond departed this life on October 10, 2008. Remains rest at the Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                                • Grey, Megan

                                                                                                                  will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. in St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7800 Halprin Drive, Norfolk. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Holiday House of Portsmouth Inc.

                                                                                                                  • Griffin, Josephine

                                                                                                                    Mrs. Josephine Griffin of 2409 Roland Road, Petersburg, Va. departed this life Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 at the Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangement entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

                                                                                                                    • Guard-Allen, CarolTane

                                                                                                                      CarolTane Guard-Allen VIRGINIA BEACH - CarolTane V. Guard-Allen, 56, passed away peacefully Oct. 8, 2008, at her home. "Misty," as she was known to her friends, was an accomplished artist with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts with honors from Eastern Michigan University. A participant in the National Veterans Administration Wheelchair Games, she medaled in several events, her favorite being air rifle Mrs. Allen is survived by her husband, William R. Allen Jr.; daughter, Victoria Dimaiuat and husband…

                                                                                                                      • Hall, Jean Pickett

                                                                                                                        HALL, Jean Pickett, 85, of Richmond, died Thursday, October 9, 2008. Daughter of the late Martha Gary and Cosker Pickett of Cumberland County, Mrs. Hall is survived by her husband of 65 years, Arthur M. Hall Sr.; two sons, Arthur M. Hall Jr. and Meredith Gary Hall; daughters-in-law, Marsha Hall and Nina Woolford; two sisters, Rose Jones and Anna Mulvin; two grandchildren, Katheryn Paige Wintermantle and Samuel Gary Hall; one great-grandson, Frederick William Wintermantle IV. Mrs. Hall was a graduate of…

                                                                                                                        • Harrington, David

                                                                                                                          will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Nansemond-Suffolk Cemetery, 1421 Kings Fork Road, Suffolk, by his friends and family. Condolences may be registered at

                                                                                                                          • Harris, William Waller "Bill"

                                                                                                                            HARRIS, William Waller "Bill", 76, of Fairport,Va., departed this life on Friday, October 10, 2008. He passed away at McGuire Veterans Hunter Holmes Nursing Facililty, where he had been a resident for approx-imately two years. Preceded in death by his grandson, Larry A. Harris II, he requested that there be no formal service or funeral at the time of his passing. His wife and sons have honored both of these requests on his behalf. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Savage Harris; and sons,…

                                                                                                                            • Harvey V. Price, III

                                                                                                                              Oct 12, 2008 Harvey V. Price III, 74, of Martinsville, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Martinsville on Dec. 2, 1933, to Harvey V. Price Jr. and Frances Klein Price. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Klein Price. He graduated from Bryce Commercial college and served in the Navy from 1953 to 1956. He operated Martinsville Coal and Oil for more than 35 years before retiring. Surviving are two daughters, Deborah P. Roberts…

                                                                                                                              • Hatcher, Frances Garst

                                                                                                                                will be held at Christ Episcopal Church on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 11 a.m. followed by internment at Sherwood Memorial Park, in Salem, Va. The family requests that memorials be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Road, Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

                                                                                                                                • Haynes, Calvin H.

                                                                                                                                  s 2 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, at Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart, Va.

                                                                                                                                  • Hicks, Barbara "Bebe"

                                                                                                                                    HICKS, Barbara "Bebe", 59, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, joined our Lord in Heaven on Wednesday evening October 8, 2008, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Illness). She has joined her late husband, John Alfred Hicks and her father, Frederick Ivanhoe Cabell. She is survived by her loving husband, psychologist Dr. I. Louis Weinbaum; two daughters, Theresa Lynn Hicks (Brandon LeGars), grandson Kaleb, Victoria Cabell Hicks (Christopher Rowe), grandson…

                                                                                                                                    • Holcomb, Dorothy Turner

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                                                                                                                                      • Holloway-Raney, Corean

                                                                                                                                        will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in St. Mark AME, Virginia Beach. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad or St. Mark AME Church., Charities

                                                                                                                                        • Howard, Leila Walker

                                                                                                                                          HOWARD, Leila Walker "Sage," 88, passed away October 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Kenneth L. Howard. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Howard II and his wife, Bonnie, of Chesterfield; and her daughter, Leila Kuper, of New Kent. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, John Kuper III, Stephen Kuper, Michael Kuper, Ryland Kuper Jr., Charity Woods, April Blankenship, and Kenneth Howard III; seven great-grandchildren, Trisha, Caitlin, Carly, Abigail,…

                                                                                                                                          • Hudgins, Mildred Scruggs

                                                                                                                                            2 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory.

                                                                                                                                            • Huff, Paul

                                                                                                                                              at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Glade Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909.

                                                                                                                                              • Hughes, Charles

                                                                                                                                                will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                • Inez R. Gardner

                                                                                                                                                  Oct 12, 2008 Inez Rakes Gardner, 85, of 70 Remington Drive, Bassett, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at her home. She was born in Fieldale on May 11, 1923, to Elige J. and Gladys Blevins Rakes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Doyle Gardner; a son, Wayne G. Gardner; three sisters, Mozelle Wells, Doris Church and Nellie Wike; and one brother, Roy Rakes. She retired from Stanley Furniture and was a member of Collinsville Pentecostal Church. Surviving are two daughters,…

                                                                                                                                                  • Jacqueline B. Minter

                                                                                                                                                    Oct 12, 2008 The funeral for Jacqueline Dale Bryant Minter, 84, of Danville and formerly of Martinsville, who died Oct. 7, 2008, was held Friday at Norris Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Ron Mateer officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Jeremy Minter, Jonathan Minter, James Minter, Joe Thomason, Bobby McAlexander, Willard Arthur and Al Beard.

                                                                                                                                                    • Jenkins, Richard Thomas

                                                                                                                                                      Richard Thomas Jenkins, 84, of Martinsville, Va., died Friday, October 10, 2008. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc.

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                                                                                                                                                          • Joanna Mae Hunt

                                                                                                                                                            Oct 12, 2008 The funeral for Joanna Mae Hunt, 90, of Stuart, who died Oct. 7, 2008, was held Saturday at Moody Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Hairston officiating. Pallbearers were Tony Holmes, Jerl Phillips, Jay Hylton, Greg Phillips, Calvin Phillips, Jimmie Johnson, James Bervie-Hylton III, Johnny Penn, Frank Nowlin and Benny Joyce.

                                                                                                                                                            • Johnson, Alfreda May - Alfreda May Johnson Alfreda May Johnson, age 49, of Manassas, died Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center, Arlington. Ms. Johnson was ....

                                                                                                                                                              • Johnson, Jerry G.

                                                                                                                                                                Jerry G. Johnson 40, of 18509 Depot Rd. McKenney entered into rest on Friday, Oct. 10,2008 as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home 11107 Doyle Blvd. McKenney 478-4411

                                                                                                                                                                • Johnson, Nannye V.

                                                                                                                                                                  s. Friends may call the funeral home on Monday, October 13, 2008 after 5 p.m. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home. Condolences can be emailed to bedfordfuneral@verizon.net.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Joyce N. Johnson

                                                                                                                                                                    Oct 12, 2008 The funeral for Joyce Norton Johnson, 75, of Collinsville, who died Oct. 8, 2008, was held on Saturday at Smith Memorial United Methodist Church with Dr. Tilden Bridges officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were John Johnson, Jessie Niblett, Pete Draper, James Copenhaven, Mike Moore, Robert Haynes, Norman Haynes and Bill Moore. Norris Funeral Services was in charge of the arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Keith Jr., John W.

                                                                                                                                                                      KEITH, John W. Jr., 81, of Richmond, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria Conte Keith; and his two daughters, Diane "Di" Keith Jones and her husband, Ambrose, and Judy Keith Davis and her husband, Arthur; seven grandchildren, Brian and Michael Jones, Matthew, Christin, Nathaniel, Caitlin and Mark Davis; and six great-grandchildren. Jack attended Virginia Military Institute (VMI) majoring in Civil Engineering from 1944 until 1946, when he was called…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Kellam, Cynthia

                                                                                                                                                                        will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The , 500 Plume St. East, Norfolk, VA 23510.

                                                                                                                                                                        • Kidd, Stuart "Ronnie"

                                                                                                                                                                          KIDD, Stuart "Ronnie," 65, of Richmond, passed away October 10, 2008, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Carolyn Kidd; six children, Stuart R. Kidd Jr., Cheryl L. Harris, Lisa C. Cheshire, Karen M. Kidd, S. Dale Engard, and Melissa L. Barden; sister, Eileen Savoie and her husband, Ronald, of Connecticut; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Ronnie's caregivers, Leota Nuckols and Jim Stratton…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Kohl Sr., John "Preston"

                                                                                                                                                                            KOHL, John "Preston" Sr., of Varina, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 10, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Betty R. Kohl; son, John P. Kohl Jr.; sister, Alberta K. Stoneman; several nieces, nephews and countless friends. Mr. Kohl was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer J. and Eva R. Kohl; and his sister, Phyllis Kohl. He was retired employee of Pleasants Hardware and Ukrop's Supermarket. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 12 at the…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Kuhlmann, Larry

                                                                                                                                                                              . Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Jean Kuhlmann of Chesapeake; a son, Brian David Kuhlmann and wife Amy of Oakton, Va.; two daughters, Jennifer Emily Schneider of Annandale, Va., and Victoria Evelyn Zano and husband Roderick of Chesapeake; a sister, Doreen Moody and husband Richard of Sandy, Ore.; a brother, Delbert Paul Kuhlmann and wife Georgianna of Portland; three grandchildren, Erika Marie Schneider, Gail Elizabeth Schneider and John-Paul Larry Zano; and his mother-in-law, Evelyn Gutowsky, also of…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Lander, Lila Barnes

                                                                                                                                                                                LANDER, Lila Barnes, 81, a proud Richmond native, passed away recently in Palm Harbor, Fla. after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, lifelong Richmond residents, C.R. Barnes Sr. and Delilah Perry Barnes; and her husband, Richard Sr. She is survived by two sons, Richard Jr. of St. Charles, Ill. and Kenneth of Clearwater, Fla., and two grandchildren.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Latham, William

                                                                                                                                                                                  will be held in Parkview Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Oct. 25, 2008, at 11 a.m. Internment will be at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Portsmouth. Arrangements made by the Cremation Society of the Carolinas. Online condolences can be made at, Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Lawrence, Donald Cabel

                                                                                                                                                                                    s 2 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lee, Elizabeth

                                                                                                                                                                                      from the Virginia Department of Transportation - Suffolk District. Her favorite pastimes included singing in the choir at church and crocheting. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, William "Ray" Lee; one brother, Jimmy Avis Beale of Hanover County, Virginia; and three sons, William "Bill" Ray Lee Jr. and wife Sharon of Waterville, Maine, Terry W. Lee and wife Debbie of Gates, N.C., and Robert E. Lee and wife Emily of Franklin. Also to cherish her memory are her three…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Lewis, Saint Paul

                                                                                                                                                                                        will be held at noon Tuesday in Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lillie D. Moorefield

                                                                                                                                                                                          Oct 12, 2008 Lillie Dollarhite Moorefield, 80, of Martinsville, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born in Lunenburg County on May 22, 1928, to William Jefferson Dollarhite and Sarah Norma Vipperman Dollarhite. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Lee Moorefield; a grandson, David Cardwell; and three brothers, Hassell, Herbert and Carl Dollarhite. Surviving are two daughters, Carol Sue Cardwell and Brenda Moorefield, both of…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Long, Owen B.

                                                                                                                                                                                            LONG, Owen B., 86, of Richmond, formerly of Covington and Salem, died on October 10, 2008. He was the son of the late Arthur R. and Victoria Y. Long of Salem and Hot Springs. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Arline McCoy Long; his daughters, Mary Sue Long of Richmond and Judy L. Haggett of Perryville, Md.; grandson, Robert Michael Mays and his wife, Jennifer; great-grandson, Colin Michael Mays of Havre de Grace, Md.; sisters, Mrs. Glenna Lipes of Covington and Mrs. Dorothy May of Hot Springs; and…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mabry, Angelina Perrone

                                                                                                                                                                                              . com. The family is being served by Horne Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Malone, Annie Mae

                                                                                                                                                                                                MALONE, Annie Mae, born July 12, 1919, went to be with our Papa on October 11, 2008. Annie Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Jack. She is survived by a son, Robert L. Malone of Bracey, Va.; three grandchildren, Robert Malone Jr. and his wife, Carolyn, T.E. Malone and his wife, Kristin, and Debra Hall and her husband, Steve. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Andy Hall, Amanda Hall, Jacob Malone, Jamie Malone, Michael Malone; two great-great-grandchildren, Alex Williams and Maggie…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Manuel, Jane Forrest Edmonds

                                                                                                                                                                                                  s will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2008, at Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the Rev. W. A. Mills officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mason, Fifi

                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Woodlawn Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Maxey, Jason William

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Jason William Maxey, 34, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, October 11, 2008. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • McCormack, Carrie E. Hylton

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Carrie E. Hylton McCormack, 94, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008. Carrie was a lifetime member of Ninth Street Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her husband, David McCormack; two infant babies; her sisters, Tiler Spring, Irene Raper, Maggie Cox, Beulah Jacobs and Margie Mills; and her brothers, Oakey, Paul, James and Billy Hylton. Surviving are her nephews, Dr. Hampton Hylton and wife, Judy of Winchester, Va. and Ronald Hylton and wife, Jean of Harrionsburg, Va.; her…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • McCracken, Walter Dean

                                                                                                                                                                                                            at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mills, Linda Williams

                                                                                                                                                                                                              MILLS, Linda Williams, 61, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 9, 2008. She was the food dietician at United Methodist Family Services for two years and Virginia Home for Boys for 25 years. She is survived by her husband, Danny T. Mills; son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Connie Mills; grandchildren, Kyle and Emily, all of King William; brothers, Clifford Williams, Gilbert Williams; sisters, Darlene Carpenter and Janet Stinnett, all of Hot Springs, Va. Family will receive…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mohr, William Frederick

                                                                                                                                                                                                                MOHR, William Frederick, 82, of Richmond, died Friday, October 10 2008. He was the son of the late Charles and Mabel Mohr. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, June Miller Mohr; and his sisters, Betty Holder and Ann Daniel. Surviving are his wife, Patricia O. Mohr; daughters, Mary Beth Ladd and husband, Roger, of Marshfield Mass., Catherine Wilt and husband, David, of Richmond; son, Tom Mohr and wife, Cindy, of Roanoke; stepson, Jason Cottrell of Richmond; two sisters, Clara Margaret Kotch of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Moore, Margaret "Peggy"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MOORE, Margaret "Peggy," age 78, of Richmond, died October 8, 2008. She is survived by two daughters, Linda and Donna; a son, Michael; a brother, David Gray; nine grand-children and four great-grandchildren. Her remains rest at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Dale Memorial Park.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Moorefield, Lillie D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    s 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Moody Chapel, Stuart.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Murdock, Edward

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Mr. Edward Murdock of 428 North Carolina Avenue, Petersburg, Va. departed this life Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 at the Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Muse Jr., Willie Lee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        s will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, at Coyner Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Norfleet, Kamari

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          . Condolences may be sent to, Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Norfleet, Willard R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            s will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008, at Penn Forest Wesleyan Church, 3735 Chaparral Drive, Roanoke, Va., with the Rev. Greg Reynolds, the Rev. Myron Atkinson and the Rev. George Puffenbarger officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be at Fairview Cemetery, Roanoke, Va. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 12, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Downtown Chapel. The family welcomes you to join them following interment at Penn Forest Wesleyan Church…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Palmer Jr., George

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be held in Virginia at a future date.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Parker Jr., James H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                for James H. Parker Jr. was held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park. Altmeyer Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Parker, Lawrence Sidney - Lawrence Sidney Parker Lawrence Sidney Parker, age 69 of Manassas, Virginia died Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Prince William Hospital. He was a U.S. ....

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pegram, Renee Weymouth

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    PEGRAM, Renee Weymouth, 47, died un-expectedly Thursday, October 10, 2008 at Chippenham Medical Center. Born in Newport News, Va., she had made her home in Chesterfield for the past 28 years. She worked at Bettye Ackerman Cobb Child Development Center as a lead teacher, where the children fondly called her NaeNae. She had found her calling in her life, caring for children. She was a member of The Child Development Association and part owner of Weymouth Funeral Home. Renee was preceded in death by her…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Pond, Richard Gibson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      POND, Richard Gibson, 77, of South Boston, Va., died October 9, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Ann Weatherford Pond of South Boston; his son, Peyton Gibson Pond of Reston, Va.; and two sisters, Marie Pond Jones of Siler City, N.C. and Barbara Pond Walker of Virginia Beach. Mr. Pond was a native of Siler City, N.C. and attended Elon college where he studied business administration and played on the football team. After college he worked for Dun & Bradstreet Inc. and later Virginia Electric & Power…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Preston, Michael Gordon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        s will be conducted from Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Liz Lazenby officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Angie Weddle, 2300 McNeil Mill Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Price III, Harvey V.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          of remembrance will held Sunday, October 12, 2008 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Puckett, Marvin Douglas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            PUCKETT, Marvin Douglas, of the Masonic Home of Virginia, born January 3, 1920 in Ellenwood, Ga., passed away Friday, October 3, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Annette Layne Puckett. He is survived by his sisters, Florence Huffman of Newborn, Ga., and Louise Jacobs of Molena, Ga.; also many nieces and nephews in Georgia. After the death of his wife and prior to his moving to the Masonic Home, he made his home with his niece, Doris J. Kelley in Mechanicsville. Mr. Puckett retired…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ragland, Lavonne

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Lavonne S. Ragland PLYMOUTH - Lavonne S. Ragland, 98, died Oct. 11, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m Monday in Maitland Memorial Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ramey, Edward Oscar

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                s 11 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, at VaughanGuynn Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Ramsey, Lou Annie Baugh

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  s 2 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, at Colbert-Moran Chapel, Gretna.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rasberry Jr., Eddie C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    , friends and family are welcome at the family's home. Arrangements by Cremation and Funeral Services of Tidewater,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Raymond A. Wardzala

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Oct 12, 2008 Raymond A. Wardzala, 78, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville. Norris Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Receno, Jose

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        at 7 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Luke Catholic Church, Building Fund. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Reed, Joseph Evans

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Gardner Funeral Home, in Floyd, Va. Interment will be in the Reed family cemetery, in Willis, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Willis United Methodist Church, 5669 Floyd Highway, Willis, Va. 24380 or Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren, 2084 Sawmill Hill Road, Willis, Va. 24380.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Reed, Kathleen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Kathleen H. Reed PORTSMOUTH - Kathleen H. Reed, a resident of Portsmouth, passed away Oct. 10, 2008. A native of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., she was a retired registered nurse, receiving her nursing certificate from Mercy Hospital in Detroit. She nursed locally at Maryview and Portsmouth General hospitals. She was a volunteer at the Franklin and S.P. Morgan Libraries in Franklin, Va., and was a Friend of the Portsmouth Library. She was an active member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Chesapeake, volunteering…


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Reynolds, Ernestine "Toni"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            REYNOLDS, Ernestine "Toni", Heaven is rejoicing at the arrival of Ernestine "Toni" Mason Reynolds. Toni, 97, bid a peaceful bon voyage to this world on October 9. She was a woman who touched so many lives in so many places. Born Ernestine Calfapietra on January 4, 1911 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she graduated from high school at 16 and began working in 1928 for Richard Reynolds, founder of Reynolds Metals Company. She lived in Richmond Virginia for many years both before and after…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Richard T. Jenkins

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Oct 12, 2008 Richard Thomas Jenkins, 84, of 713 Beverly Way, Martinsville, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at his home. Norris Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Riggle, Mary Madeline Haley

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                of her life will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pulaski, Va., with the Rev. Hugh Kilgore officiating. The interment will follow at 3 p.m. in West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Va. Visitation will be at Seagle's Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. As per her request, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 135 4th St., Pulaski, Va. 24301 (Maintenance Fund or Pastor's Discretionary Fund) or St. Mark United Methodist, 7001 Northshore Dr.,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Ross, Timothy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  will be held today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Red Wing Park, 1398 General Booth Blvd. Donations will be accepted to purchase a memorial bench for Mr. Ross to be erected at the oceanfront., Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Roy W. Cassell

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Oct 12, 2008 Roy Waymon Cassell, 65, of Meadows of Dan, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on Dec. 9, 1942, to Posey Lester Cassell and Essie Clifton Cassell. His parents preceded him in death. He was a retired superintendent with VDOT, drove a hauler for various NASCAR teams and was of Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Angie Culler Cassell of the home; one daughter, Jana Bush of Spartanburg, S.C.; one son, Dewayne Cassell of Meadows of Dan; two grandchildren; one…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Royal Sr., John R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      John R. Royal Sr. SMITHFIELD - John R. Royal Sr., 86, of the 8900 block of Colonial Trail E., died Oct. 8, 2008. A funeral will be held Monday at noon in First Baptist Church Morrison, Newport News. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Saul, Sue Francis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008, in the Roanoke chapel of Lotz Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Alderman officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel where online condolences may be made at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sears, Curtis Eugene

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Curtis Eugene Sears, 66, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord. Saturday, October 11, 2008. He was preceded by his first wife, Patricia Kessler Sears, parents, Mary Grim and Luke Sears and a son, Thomas Sears. Curtis attended Bethel Baptist Church in Salem and is a retired Pipe Fitter working many years throughout Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of five years, Eula; children, Suzanne Ward and husband, Brad, Buchanan, Michael Fadorick and wife, Gail, N.J., Chris…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sears, Pamela Christine Meadows

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            s. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Seifried, Alfred

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be held in the same location Wednesday at 11 a.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Shaffer, Revonda L. "Bonnie"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SHAFFER, Revonda L. "Bonnie," 65, went to be with the Lord September 27, 2008 after a long battle with lung cancer. She is survived by four sons, Earl Martin Sr. and his wife, Mary, Joseph W. Martin Sr. and his wife, Deborah, Charles R. Martin Jr. and David L. Martin; two brothers, Willie H. Shaffer and James D. Shaffer; six grandchildren, Amy, Earl Jr., Eric, Joseph Jr., James and Patrick; one great-granddaughter, Cheyenne. The family will receive friends 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 18, at…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Shannon, Ellsworth C. "Buddy"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ellsworth C. "Buddy" Shannon, Jr., 71, of Hopewell, passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. He was the son of the late Ellsworth C. Shannon and Mamie Mathis Hobbs, and was preceded in death by his step-father, Charles R. Hobbs. He was born in Bethesda, Md., moved to Hopewell as a small child and later played football for Hopewell High School. Mr. Shannon moved to Las Vegas, Nev. where he worked for many years in the casino industry. After his retirement, he returned to his hometown of Hopewell. In…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Shapiro, Sydner Evan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SHAPIRO, Sydner Evan, 52, of Richmond, passed away October 10, 2008. He was a devoted son of the late Adele and Henry Shapiro. He is survived by two sisters, Susan Goodman and her husband, Allan, and Evalyn Cohn and her husband, Kenny; a brother, Sanford Shapiro and his wife, Karen; four nieces, Perri Rosen and her husband, Michael, Rachel Cohn, Lauren Smith and Jodi Ashby and her husband, Jason; two nephews, Robert Cohn and Joel Shapiro; two great-nephews, Jake and Adam Henry Rosen. He was preceded in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Smith, Phillip

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fitchett Funeral Home Inc., 1821 E. Liberty St., Chesapeake. Condolence can be offered to the family at, . Danielle M. Fitchett-Funeral Director.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spangler, Hilda Maxine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        s will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Dean Staton officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Spence, Mary Butts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SPENCE, Mary Butts, 76, of Emporia, went home on Monday, September 30, 2008. A memorial service was held Saturday, October 4, at 3 p.m. in Emporia, Va. Survived by her husband, Cornell Spence; five children, seven sisters and brothers.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spencer, Sheldon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sheldon S. Spencer COLUMBIA - Sheldon Samuel Spencer, 53, of the 500 block of South Road St., died Oct. 8, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Zion Grove Church of Christ. Rowsom Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • St. Clair, Roy Lee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              to follow at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Cave Spring Fire Department or the . Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. 1-540-989-3131.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stovall, Melody Stewart

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Melody Stewart Stovall, 55, of Salem, Va., passed away Friday October, 10, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Sykes, William

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  William I. Sykes COLUMBIA - William Isaac Sykes, 70, of the 1300 block of Holly Drive, died Oct. 8, 2008. A funeral will be at noon Tuesday in St. John Baptist Church. Rowsom Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Tabor, June Smith

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    TABOR, June Smith, widow, of Dr. William R. Tabor, passed away peacefully at her home in Diggs, Virginia on October 11, 2008 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Tabor is survived by her three children, William R. Tabor Jr., Anne Tabor Morgan, Robert James Tabor; and a sister, Harriet Smith Freeman of Tennessee. She is also survived by a son-in-law, David M. Morgan; four grandchildren, Grace Morgan-Holmes, Rachael L. Morgan, David M. Morgan Jr., William R. Tabor III; and dear friend, Robin Hutson Hurst. Mrs.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Taylor, Gertrude S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      TAYLOR, Mrs. Gertrude S., of Richmond, departed this life October 8, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Rexford Taylor. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda B. Taylor; eight sisters, three brothers, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Remains will lie in state 11 a.m. Monday at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, 2011 Fairmount Ave., where services will be held at 12 noon. Rev. Herbert L. Ponder officiating.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Tingler, Pauline Winston

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        s 2 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, at Chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Tinney, Odessa M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The family of Mrs. Odessa M. Tinney will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13 at the funeral establishment followed by funeral services 7 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, Pastor of First Baptist Church (Harrison Street), Officiating. Interment to follow in Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, N.Y. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Tinney online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com and where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Trotman Sr., John Lee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          John Lee Trotman Sr. CHESAPEAKE - John Lee Trotman Sr., 82, went home to be with the Lord Oct. 9, 2008, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Portsmouth July 6, 1926, the son of the late Paul C. and Martha R. (Pearl) Gregory Trotman Sr. He was predeceased by his brothers, Paul C. Trotman Jr. and Edward L. Trotman. Survivors include his devoted and loving wife of 56 years, Ann Ellis Trotman; a son, John L. Trotman Jr. of Savannah, Ga; a daughter, Rebecca T.…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Priscilla Ann "Prissy" Cooper Priscilla Ann "Prissy" Cooper, 40, of Lynchburg passed away, Thursday, Oct., 9, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born July 20, 1968, to William P. Cooper Jr. and the late Barbara Ann Cooper in Lexington. Those left to cherish her memories includes her father; two children, Marcell Cooper of Lynchburg and Deborah Winfield of Chesterfield; three sisters, Juanita Smith of Belton, Shelila Hugh of Rustburg and Shery Reynolds of Lexington; one brother,…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Walker, Matleen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Mrs. Matleen Walker of 316 Elm Street, Petersburg, Va. departed this life Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center, Colonial Heights, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Webb, David Stewart

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  WEBB, David Stewart, born on November 19, 1959, passed away on August 14, 2008. The family of David Stewart Webb of Aylett, Va., will hold a memorial service in his honor on Saturday, November 15, at 2 p.m. at the Doswell Community Center, Jefferson Davis Highway, Doswell, Va. 23047. In accordance with David's wishes, we will be celebrating his birth and his life. Friends and family are encouraged to attend. We will share a pot luck meal and refreshments. If you are able, bring a dish. Casual attire.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • White, Dixie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    . Burial is to follow in Good Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Good Hope United Methodist Church. Twifords Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Williams, Carolyn

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Carolyn Potts Williams NORFOLK - Carolyn Potts Williams, 61, of the 2600 block of Oklahoma Ave., died Oct. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Little Zion Baptist Church, Bowers Hill, Chesapeake. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Williams, Erica Renee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        WILLIAMS, Ms. Erica Renee, of Henrico County, departed this life October 11, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Funeral notice later.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          In Loving Memory of Sarah WILLIAMS Happy Wedding Anniversary!, Love,, Eugene Williams and Family

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            in Rose Hall. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Boy Scout Troop 111 or the Building Goodness Foundation, both of Charlottesville, Va. A family member can provide specifics., Charities

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Robert Wilson Young, 67, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. Mr. Young was retired from Honeywell and a member of Local # 88, he was also a member of the Chester Masonic Lodge. Mr. Young is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Lelia J. Young, two daughters, Denise and Angela, two sons, Christopher and Robert, along with four grandsons and three great grandchildren, and a special family member Stacy Cimburke. A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 8 p.m. at…

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