Friday, October 31, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 10/31/08

  • Agee, Raymond McCoy

    Raymond McCoy Agee, 86, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Services will be held noon on Friday, October 31, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131 .

    • Aguirre, Socorro Marie

      Socorro Marie Aguirre, of Colonial Heights, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Manuel Gonzales and Petra Martinez. Mrs. Aguirre is survived by her husband, George Aguirre; four sons, James Richard Aguirre and wife Kaye of Newport News, Edward George Aguirre and wife Colleen of Raleigh N.C., John Thomas Aguirre and wife Rita of Poquoson, Patrick Joseph Aguirre and wife Debra of Midlothian; two daughters, Victoria A. Conner and husband Robert of Colonial Heights,…

      • Alexander, Florence E.

        ALEXANDER, Mrs. Florence E., of Richmond, departed this life October 29, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Funeral notice later.

        • Alley, Elmer L.

          • Amrhein, Frederick Lee

            AMRHEIN, Frederick Lee, 58, of Richmond, died Thursday, October 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell "Bronie" Charles Amrhein. He is survived by his mother, Alma Hutcherson Amrhein; son, Andrew Clinton Amrhein (Katie Roberta Amrhein); daughter, Lindsay Amrhein Holtz (Richard Lewis Holtz Jr.); three grandchildren, Joseph Cole, Seth Charles and Lilian Frances Holtz; three brothers, Terry Allen, Russell Oliver and Kenneth Charles; and his faithful buddy, Rip. Mr. Amrhein was a…

            • Arnold, Leonard M.

              • Ashworth, Ann F.

                • Ashworth, Minnie Lee

                  will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Atlantic Shores Baptist Church. The Rev. Hugh Doyle will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Atlantic Shores Cheerleading, Florida Trip, c/o Atlantic Shores School, 1217 N. Centerville Turnpike, Chesapeake, VA 23320., Charities

                  • Atkins, Doris Annie - Doris Annie Atkins Doris Annie Atkins, 82, born September 3, 1926 in Staffordshire, England, wife of the late Winford B. Atkins, who died on ....

                    • Atkinson, Lucy Lena

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                      • Bannister, Jean Benway

                        will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000.

                        • Baskerville, Sarah Jane

                          Mrs. Sarah Jane Baskerville, 86, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100.

                          • Bocock, James Wesley

                            on Saturday. The Bocock family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.

                            • Boothe, Bonnie Elizabeth Crabtree

                              Bonnie Elizabeth Crabtree Boothe, of 4526 Longview Road, Pulaski, Va., passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 29, 20008, at the Pulaski Health & Rehabilitation Center, Pulaski, Va. She was born June 21, 1921, in Ceres, Va., Bland County., Bonnie was the daughter of Estle Peter Crabtree and Hattie Jane Tilson Crabtree. Preceding her in death were her parents; her beloved husband, Grover Craig Boothe Jr.; two brothers, John Howard Crabtree and J.R. Crabtree; two sisters, Dorothy Jane Crabtree Riel and…

                              • Bowman, Ernest Swanson

                                s will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Robert L. Alderman and the Rev. Robert Mullen officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

                                • Briggs, Delia

                                  A funeral service for Mrs. Delia Briggs, formerly of 606 Spain Drive, Petersburg, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at the Providence Baptist Church, Prince George. Briggs, who resided at 14335 Fairwood Road, Petersburg, at the time of her death, passed away Monday afternoon at Southside Regional Medical Center. Bishop Marcus Campbell, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will assemble at 14335 Fairwood Drive at 10 a.m. The remains may also be viewed…

                                  • Brooks, Hazel M.

                                    A funeral service for Ms. Hazel M. Brooks will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at the chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA. Bishop David S. Johnson Sr., pastor of Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Hopkins, S.C., will officiate. Interment will follow at Robinson Family Cemetery, Prince George. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral establishment. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of…

                                    • Brown, Adrian A.

                                      Mr. Adrian A. Brown, 19, of 2705 Timberline Court, Colonial Heights, Va., was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday morning, Oct. 25, 2008 at VCU Medical Center. He was born Sept. 7, 1989 in Richmond to Alexander Brown Sr. and Samantha R. Brown, deceased. Adrian lived with his grandmother, Sylvia R. Lee, and his aunt, Monica Jones, and graduated from Chesterfield Community High School, Chester. He dedicated his life to the Lord at an early age and was a faithful member and usher of The…

                                      • Brown, Baby

                                        Infant baby Brown died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 at the Women's Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. Remains rest at Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va., A.A. Tucker, funeral director.

                                        • Brown, Clary

                                          Funeral services for infant baby Clary Brown will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday from the Dinwiddie Memorial Park with Dr. Herbert W. Anderson officiating. Remains rest at Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, funeral director.

                                          • Brown, Cynthia

                                            s in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be expressed to the family at, Charities

                                            • Brown, Lillien Sneed

                                              will be held noon on Monday, November 3, 2008, at Second Presbyterian Church.

                                              • Brown, Sherrill (Wayne)

                                                and a follow-up gathering is planned afterwards. Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Park Avenue Chapel, 434-845-4521, is serving the Brown family. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.whittenfuneralhome.com.

                                                • Bryant Sr., Charles Duvall

                                                  BRYANT Charles Duvall Sr., 83, dearly loved husband, dad and "Pop-Pop," passed into a new life at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2008, with his family at his bedside at home, after a valiant fight with a brief illness. Generous to a fault and sought widely by family and friends for his sensible advice and helpful hand, Charlie lived every day seeking fulfillment and happiness in giving to others and appreciating the simple joys of life. An avid gardener, Charlie shared his own unique arrangements of…

                                                  • Burdette, Jack Gordon

                                                    Jack Gordon Burdette, 58, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem.

                                                  • Burnside, James Bradford

                                                    BURNSIDE, James Bradford, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Our Lady of Hope Health Center in Richmond Virginia. He turned 90 the week before and enjoyed a wonderful birthday party and even played happy birthday on his harmonica for all to enjoy. He was born October 22, 1918 in Washington D.C. to Harold Whiting Burnside and Enid Holden Burnside. He attended Western High School in Washington D.C. and the University of Maryland, College Park, graduating with a degree in business. He was a WWII…

                                                    • Butts, Addie

                                                      Addie D. Butts ELIZABETH CITY - Addie Walton Davis Butts, 102, of W. Cypress Street, died Oct. 27, 2008. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Mary Holley Grove AME Zion Church, Woodville. Stallings Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                      • Carrie V. Westmoreland

                                                        Oct 31, 2008 The funeral for Carrie DeHart Via Westmoreland, 95, of Stuart, and formerly of Horsepasture, who died Oct. 27, 2008, was held Thursday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. Pastors Dean Eaton and Wayne DeHart officiated. Burial was in Old Spoon Creek Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl DeHart, Warner DeHart, Elmer DeHart, Ron Quinn, Hunter Dollarhite and Bill Moore.

                                                        • Cassidy, Mellie D.

                                                          Mellie Dale Cassidy, 96, of Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. Born in Duplin County, N.C. on April 24, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Beulah Henderson Dale. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and her main interest was her home and family. Mrs. Cassidy was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Maurice Allen Cassidy; son-in-law, Jim Harris; four brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Lynda Congdon and husband, Charlie of Gloucester,…

                                                          • Cassidy, Mellie Dale

                                                            CASSIDY, Mellie Dale, 96, of Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Born in Duplin County, N.C., on April 24, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Beulah Henderson Dale. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and her main interest was her home and family. Mrs. Cassidy was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Maurice Allen Cassidy; son-in-law, Jim Harris; four brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Lynda Congdon and husband, Charlie, of…

                                                            • Christine W. Barko

                                                              • Clark, Mary

                                                                Ms. Mary A. Clark of 1203 Arlington Road, Hopewell, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 at John Randolph Medical Center. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. You may send condolences to the family on our website; www.blandenterprisesinc.com

                                                                • Claytor, Ruth Williams

                                                                  . In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Saint Paul United Methodist Church in memory of Ruth Williams Claytor. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

                                                                  • Coleman, Allen N.

                                                                    COLEMAN, Allen N., 54, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, after a battle with cancer. Allen is survived by his wife of 31 years, Wanda Shelton Coleman; his mother, Ruth Wells Hubbard; his father, Neal and his wife, Pat; his sister, Wanda Overmann and her husband, Ed; two nephews and their wives, Eddie and Elizabeth Overmann and Scott and Jen Overmann and their families; mother-in-law, Estelle R. Shelton; sister-in-law, Jeannie Carneal; brother-in-law, Andy Shelton; and two nieces, April D. Williams and her…

                                                                    • Cover, James Robert - James Robert Cover James Robert Cover 43, of Haymarket passed away October 28th, 2008 at the Capital Hospice, Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center in Arlington, ....

                                                                      • Cronin, Evelyn M.

                                                                        s will be held noon, Saturday, November 1, 2008, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                        • Crump, Gladys Iola

                                                                          CRUMP, Gladys Iola, age 87, of Richmond, Va., departed this life October 27, 2008 at Manor Care Nursing Facility Imperial Plaza. Surviving are her daughter, Agnes B. Brown; three sons, Joe, Fred and Charles Street; five granddaughters, two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beatrice Armstead and Marcella Braxton; host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where the family will receive friends Friday, October 31, from 6 to 7…

                                                                          • Cullins, Jacqueline

                                                                            Jacqueline W. Cullins HOBBSVILLE - Jacqueline Wilma Cullins, 61, died Oct. 24, 2008. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. today in Blanchard's Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Stallings Funeral Chapel, Gatesville, is in charge.

                                                                            • Darnell Sr., James

                                                                              James E. Darnell Sr. EDENTON - James Earl "Jim" Darnell Sr., 67, of the 1500 block of W. Queen St., died Oct. 29, 2008. A gathering of remembrance will be held Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, Edenton.

                                                                              • Davis, Milton

                                                                                Milton W. Davis PORTSMOUTH - Services for Milton "Mickey" Davis will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.

                                                                                • Dawyot, Joseph Thomas

                                                                                  Our family has lost its leader. On Monday, October 27, 2008, Joseph Thomas (Joey D.) Dawyot, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Syosset, N.Y., passed away. Born in New York City to Mary and Frank Dawyot, who predeceased him, Joseph would have been 88 years old this December 24. He was the last surviving member of his family as he was predeceased by three brothers, Al, Jim and Ed; and his two sisters, Rose and Connie. Joe is survived by his five children and their spouses, Peter and Sandy Dawyot, of Salem,…

                                                                                  • DeLeaver, Sedora G.

                                                                                    DeLEAVER, Mrs. Sedora G., 64, of Severn, Maryland, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Douglas A. DeLeaver; loving daughter of Essie Braxton Gwathmey and the late Roscoe A. Gwathmey Sr.; devoted mother of Carlton A. and Gregg E. DeLeaver, and wife, Kerstin DeLeaver; dear and loving grandmother of Alexandra M. DeLeaver; sister of Roscoe A. Gwathmey Jr.; her twin sister, Saundra G. Taylor, Charles H. Gwathmey (Elizabeth),…

                                                                                    • Dodge, Rhea

                                                                                      will be held at the Hermitage of the Eastern Shore Saturday at 1 p.m., followed by interment at 4 p.m. in Mount Holly Cemetery in Onancock. The Rev. Joe McKnight will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to UMW Library c/o University of Mary Washington Foundation, 1119 Hanover St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Memory tributes may be sent to the family at, . Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home., Charities

                                                                                      • Dodge, Rhea J.

                                                                                        Rhea James Dodge, 88, died peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 at the Hermitage of the Eastern Shore in Onancock, Va. where she had been a resident for the past 12 years. Born on Sept. 22, 1920, in Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. Dodge was the daughter of the late Ralph Bernard and Susie Parker James. She was raised in both Pittsburgh and on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. After graduating Mary Washington College in 1941, Mrs. Dodge taught on the Eastern Shore and later in Petersburg, Va., where she served as head…

                                                                                        • Dodge, Rhea James

                                                                                          DODGE, Rhea James, 88, died peacefully Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at the Hermitage of the Eastern Shore in Onancock, where she had been a resident for the past 12 years. Born on September 22, 1920, in Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. Dodge was the daughter of the late Ralph Bernard and Susie Parker James. She was raised in both Pittsburgh and on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. After graduating from Mary Washington College in 1941, Mrs. Dodge taught on the Eastern Shore and later in Petersburg, Va., where she served as…

                                                                                          • Downing, Theresa

                                                                                            Theresa Downing TEMPERANCEVILLE - Theresa Downing, 61, died Oct. 25, 2008. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac.

                                                                                            • Draper, Leslie R.

                                                                                              Leslie Randall Draper, 76, of Hopewell died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mr. Draper was born in Martinsville, Va. and had been a long time resident of Hopewell. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He retired at Fort Lee as a M/Sgt with 23 years of service. Following his tenure in the military, he was employed with Firestone Corporation and Virginia Power Company. Mr. Draper was the son of the late Frank L. Draper Sr. and Gladys Parcell…

                                                                                              • Dudley, Reta Irene Cundiff

                                                                                                s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008, from Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Long officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Carilion Hospice of Franklin County, 390 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151 or to Glade Hill Baptist Church, 6627 Colonial Turnpike, Glade Hill, Va. 24092. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, with her family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665…

                                                                                                • Dugroo, Evelyn

                                                                                                  Evelyn K. Dugroo VIRGINIA BEACH - Evelyn K. Dugroo left this life in her home to be with the Lord Oct. 28, 2008. Daughter of the late Ai Alexander and Ethel Lucas Carter, she was born in Holyoke, Mass. She was a member of St. Michaels Lutheran Church. Evie was loved by all and never met a stranger. Left to cherish her loving memory are her husband of 65 years, Herbert E. Dugroo; her son, Douglas Dugroo and his wife Mary; her daughter, Kathy Ann Cloutier and her late husband Bill; along with three…

                                                                                                  • Early R. Hairston

                                                                                                  • Ellis, Joseph MacArthur

                                                                                                    s will be conducted noon on Friday, October 31, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Msgr. Thomas Miller officiating. Interment will follow at St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 30, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                    • Farmer, Mabel A.

                                                                                                      • Farmer, Wayne

                                                                                                        2 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hillsville. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn-McGrady Chapel.

                                                                                                        • Farnell M.D., Patrocinio M.

                                                                                                          Patrocinio Mendoza Farnell, M.D., of Petersburg, Va., died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 at Inova Fairfax Hopital in Northern, Va. Dr. Farnell was born on Nov. 14, 1915 in Magalang, Pampanga, Philippine Islands. She was preceded in death by her former husband of 25 years. Lt. Col. (Ret) Eric C. Farnell; both of her parents, Jose Mendoza and Fidela Ordonez Mendoza; her brothers, Libertado, Teodosio, Heraclio, and Nicias Mendoza; her sisters, Emerenciana M. Valencia, Araceli M. Moran, Fidela M. Henson, and…

                                                                                                          • Fatherly, Rachel

                                                                                                            Rachel J. Fatherly CHESAPEAKE - Rachel Jones Fatherly, 81, went to be with the Lord Oct. 27, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in South Norfolk Baptist Church. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, South Norfolk Baptist Church, 1101 Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23324. Please share a memory with the family at

                                                                                                            • Faulcon, Eunice S.

                                                                                                              Mrs. Eunice S. Faulcon, 78, of 1002 Atlantic St. Hopewell, departed this life Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 at her residence. She was a native of Chesterfield County and the daughter of the late Roscoe Scott and Florence Young Scott. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Woody Scott and James Scott, and one sister, Gertrude Dudley. She was a member of First Baptist Church, City Point in Hopewell. She retired from Titmus Optical Company after over 30 years of service as a lens inspector. She leaves to cherish…

                                                                                                              • Favire, David

                                                                                                                will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, in Coleman Place Presbyterian Church, 1513 E. Sewells Point Road, Norfolk. Memorial donations may be made to the .

                                                                                                                • Ferguson, Alton Dewey

                                                                                                                  will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 31, 2008, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Cotton Hill Road), with Elder Michael Shorter presiding. Interment in the Ferguson Family Cemetery, Roanoke County with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to his wife, Paula. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 30, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

                                                                                                                  • Fields, James

                                                                                                                    James O. Fields PLYMOUTH - James Otis Fields, 49, died Oct. 27, 2008. A funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in First Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Roper. Simmons Funeral Services is in charge.

                                                                                                                    • Fiorini, Marshall E.

                                                                                                                      • Fisher, Wayne G.

                                                                                                                        • Fitchett, Helen

                                                                                                                          will be conducted at Forest Lawn Cemetery Saturday at 11 a.m. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive, is handling the arrangements.

                                                                                                                          • Gallaher, H. Louis

                                                                                                                            H. Louis Gallaher, 84, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Thursday, October 30, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

                                                                                                                            • Germershausen, Bernard

                                                                                                                              s will be private. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                                                              • Gilliam Jr., Roland

                                                                                                                                Roland Gilliam Jr. EDENTON - Roland Gilliam Jr., 78, of Ocean Highway, died Oct. 27, 2008. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in First Missionary Baptist Church, Hertford. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                • Glaude, Edward A. "Ted"

                                                                                                                                  GLAUDE, Edward A. "Ted," 64, of Highland Springs, Va., a retired Henrico Police officer, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008. He served with the U.S. Coast Guard during Vietnam. Surviving are his wife, Alice Ann Glaude; brother, Philip Glaude and wife, Susan; sister, Janie Young and husband, William; three nephews and one niece. Funeral services will be Saturday, 11:30 a.m., at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where the family will receive friends Saturday from…

                                                                                                                                  • Green, Shirley

                                                                                                                                    s will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va.

                                                                                                                                    • Greer, Eula J.

                                                                                                                                      • Griffin, Bessie S.

                                                                                                                                        Bessie Selma Griffin, 101, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Richard and Mildred Wilkins Griffin, and was married for 52 years to the late Louis Taft Griffin. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, George Griffin, Belt Griffin, Cornelius Griffin, Blanche Mahler, Agnes Comer, Josephine Beaman, Virginia Comer, Beulah Perdue, Dorothy Lowery, Goode Griffin, Ruby Lowery, and Arlene Poole. Mrs. Griffin was a member of Calvary…

                                                                                                                                        • Hanley, Ron

                                                                                                                                          , there will be a memorial ride to Boneshakers on General Booth Boulevard to celebrate his life. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at

                                                                                                                                          • Harper Jr., Joseph

                                                                                                                                            Mr. Joseph Harper Jr., 66, former sheriff of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Mr. Harper was the first African-American to be appointed as sheriff of Petersburg City. Sheriff Harper will be greatly missed by the City of Petersburg and many, many friends and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James Harper and Moses Harper. Mr. Harper was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, for over 45 years. Joseph Harper…

                                                                                                                                            • Harris, Forrest E.

                                                                                                                                              Forrest Edwin Harris, of Bowie, Md., died on Oct. 5, 2008. Services were held at the Randall Memorial United Methodist Church, Washington, D.C. on Oct. 9, 2008. Forrest, the son of Mrs. Hester W. Harris and the late Robert P. Harris, was born in Petersburg, Va., on Oct. 8, 1949. He was baptized into membership at First Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va. at an early age. Forrest graduated from Petersburg High School in 1967 and from Virginia State College (now known as Virginia State University) in 1971. After…

                                                                                                                                              • Harris, George Frank

                                                                                                                                                HARRIS, George Frank, died October 26, 2008, at his residence in Dillwyn, Virginia. He was born on April 1, 1915 near Manteo, in Buckingham County, Virginia to George Phillip Harris and Annie L. Nicholas Harris. He was the seventh child born in a family of 10 siblings. George was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Americus Burrell Harris; their daughter, Marcia June; son, Karl Lorenzo; his parents; and eight siblings. He graduated from Buckingham Training School, but was unable to immediately attend…

                                                                                                                                                • Harris, George N.

                                                                                                                                                  A funeral service for Deacon George N. Harris will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison St., Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Eastview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 at the funeral establishment. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 10 a.m. at 2105 Anderson St., Petersburg,…

                                                                                                                                                  • Harris, Vernon T.

                                                                                                                                                    s will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, at the Floyd United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va.

                                                                                                                                                    • Hicks, Hazel M.

                                                                                                                                                      A funeral service for Ms. Hazel M. Hicks will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 at Good News Baptist Church, 1920 Dupuy Road, Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. John Coleman, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 1 p.m. at 1640 Johnson Road, Apartment 121A, Petersburg, the day of the services. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms.…

                                                                                                                                                      • Hikes, Zenobia (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                                                        Zenobia Hikes, Virginia Tech's vice president for student affairs, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. She was 53.

                                                                                                                                                        • Hixon Jr., Charles Luck

                                                                                                                                                          will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Cambria Baptist Church, Christiansburg, Va.

                                                                                                                                                          • Hoback, Mary Belle Wolfe

                                                                                                                                                            s will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. G.T. Monday officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Luke Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 31, 2008, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                            • Hodges, Brenda Grubbs

                                                                                                                                                              HODGES, Brenda Grubbs, 49, of Goochland, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, with her family at her side. Born in Louisa on June 4, 1959, she is the daughter of Lola Cosner Grubbs Morse and the late Wesley Grubbs. Brenda was a 1976 graduate of Louisa County High School, retired as a bus driver after 13 years from the Goochland County School System, was a member of Perkins Baptist Church where she also belonged to the W.O.M. and the W.M.U. She loved the Lord and knew him as…

                                                                                                                                                              • Holmes, Ada N.

                                                                                                                                                                HOLMES, Ada N., was born December 11, 1922 to Charles C. and Eva Johnson Neale of King William, Va. She departed this life on October 24, 2008 surrounded by family. A loving mother, she is survived by her children, Yvonne Vaughan, Warren Holmes (Vermeadia), Ann Martin and Hannah Crews; as well as 10 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Holmes was predeceased by her husband of 41 loving years, Warren D. Holmes; and grandsons, Jeremy Martin and Jeffrey Vaughan. A Jehovah's Witness, she was…

                                                                                                                                                                • Holyfield, Katherine Augusta Hitt

                                                                                                                                                                  s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, at Vinton Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Booth officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 30, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Hoover, Alma Elizabeth Hamilton

                                                                                                                                                                    will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2008 in Green Hill Cemetery, Buena Vista. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 366-0707.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Hovencamp Sr., Wayne E.

                                                                                                                                                                      • Hubard, Harrison

                                                                                                                                                                        will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Norfolk Monday at 11 a.m. Interment will be held in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond Tuesday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Harrison Hubard Class of '38 Electrical Engineering Scholarship at VMI in Lexington, Va. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements., Charities

                                                                                                                                                                        • Hudler, Kenneth

                                                                                                                                                                          HUDLER, Kenneth, 78, of Charles City, born in Grassy Creek, N.C., passed on October 26, 2008. Ken was a gifted artist, lecturer, lay pastor, poet, humorist, songwriter, gospel singer, awesome husband and father, and most importantly, a man of God. Ken was well known throughout the Northeast for his "Man of Sorrows" fine arts presentation of oil painting on the life of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Bonita "Bonnie"; one daughter, Heidi (Michael); and one granddaughter,…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Jackson, Marie

                                                                                                                                                                            will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. The viewing will begin on Sunday with the family receiving friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 1146 Rodgers St., Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at

                                                                                                                                                                            • Jackson, Jean J.

                                                                                                                                                                              JACKSON, Ms. Jean J., of Richmond, departed this life October 29, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Jackson Sr., William A.

                                                                                                                                                                                • James L. Robertson, Sr.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Oct 31, 2008 James L. “Jimmy” Robertson Sr., 60, of Bassett, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett.

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

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Johnson, Fannie

                                                                                                                                                                                      Fannie Johnson VIRGINIA BEACH - Fannie Johnson, 75, died Oct. 24, 2008. The funeral will be at noon today in Nicholson-Cummings Funeral Chapel, Hampton.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Johnson, Robert Stanton

                                                                                                                                                                                        JOHNSON, Robert Stanton, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2008 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was 80 years old. He was one seven children born to the late Sarah Cain and Floyd C. Johnson on July 27, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Navy. Mr. Johnson was stationed on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Rendova as an aircraft ordinance man from 1949 to 1952. Following graduation from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Mr. Johnson…

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Jones, Patricia Ann Whately

                                                                                                                                                                                          will be conducted 3 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, from the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Jordan, Amy Prince

                                                                                                                                                                                            JORDAN, Amy Prince, 82, of Richmond, a native of Yorkshire, England. Amy said she was ready to go home. In a few days thereafter God's Angel, Death, softly and peacefully took our Amy's hand on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Lucy Corr Nursing Home, Chesterfield, Va. She is survived by her devoted husband, Thomas D. Jordan of South Richmond; daughter, Judy Alleyne Melton and husband, John W. Melton; stepson, T. David Jordan and wife, Darlene, and their families; brother, Jack N. Prince and wife,…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Juanita S. Cline

                                                                                                                                                                                              Oct 31, 2008 The funeral for Juanita Slaughter Cline, 80, of Collinsville, who died Oct. 27, 2008, was held Thursday at Norris Funeral Services Chapel with Minister Tim Wood officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial park. Pallbearers were Franklin Harmon, David M. Brown, Frank Witcher, Steve McDaniel, Fulton Barbour and Harbour Gilley.

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Kelley, Katherine Jones

                                                                                                                                                                                                KELLEY, Katherine Jones, 76, of Doswell, passed away October 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earl F. Kelley Sr. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Earl F. Kelley Jr. and Nell C. Kelley, of Doswell; her daughter and son-in-law, Marie Kelley Attanasio and husband, Johnny Attanasio; four grandchildren, Tria and wife, Tara Kelley, of Fairfax; Ted and wife, Becky Kelley, of Richmond, Michael and Mikayla Attanasio of Doswell. The family will receive friends 4 to 8 p.m.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Kimble, James

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Mr. James (Chester) Kimble, 73, of Archdale, N.C., died on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at High Point Regional Hospital. Mr. Kimble was born on November 15, 1934, in Carroll County, Va., a son to the late Delbert and Viola Edwards Kimble. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and owned and operated Wholesale Furniture Distributors in High Point and Kimble's Furniture Outlet in Aberdeen. Chester loved spending time at his beach house on 22nd Ave. in N. Myrtle Beach and riding around on his golf…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • King, Harry William

                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lackey, Brayden R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Infant Brayden Russell Lackey went to be with the Lord Oct. 23, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Brayden was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Russell E. King. He is survived by his mother, Diana Lackey; and his father, Jeff Chappell II; grandparents, Vicky and Steven Braverman, and Wesley and Dee Lackey; his great grandparents, Betty Belshan and John Belshan; great-great grandmother, Pauline Cole; aunt, Amber Lackey; uncles Keith Lackey, Kevin Lackey, and Rusty Owens; and a cousin,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lilly, Andora Anderson

                                                                                                                                                                                                      hour. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Fairlawn Baptist Church, General Fund, 6758 Oxford Avenue, Radford, Va. 24141 or to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Lowry, Edward Davis

                                                                                                                                                                                                        LOWRY, Edward Davis, 60, of Richmond, died of cancer Wednesday, October 29, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cheri N. Lowry; two daughters, Pamela Suzanne Lowry of New York City and Katherine Virginia Lowry of San Diego, California; brother and sister-in-law, Donald Gray Lowry and Marsha Wray Lowry; and a niece, Mary Elizabeth Lowry of Harrisburg, North Carolina. Mr. Lowry served in the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1971, during the Vietnam War. He was a 25-year member of the Richmond Sail and Power…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Madison, Altrolee T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Mr. Altrolee Theodore Madison, 17, of 12416 Baltimore Road, Ford, Va., departed this life suddenly Tuesday evening at his residence. Born Jan. 5, 1991, he was the son of Altro Lee Madison and Janet Booth. Spending most of his younger years of life in the City of Hopewell, he currently resided with his family in Ford. He was a student at the Dinwiddie County High School and a member of the junior class. He was baptized and accepted Christ at the Mount Poole Baptist Church, Ford. He will be truly missed by…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Moore, Glynn

                                                                                                                                                                                                            s will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Glynn's memory to the Frances R. Willis SPCA, Dorchester County, or the would be appreciated. Arrangements were made through Palmetto Cremation Society, Charleston, S.C. Online messages may be forwarded to the family at info@palmettocremationsociety.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Moorman, Odessa Shelton

                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be held noon on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Clayton Moorman and Pastor Tom Moran officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 31, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the or the Stewartsville Life Saving Crew. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Morris, Joyce Elaine Virginia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                MORRIS, Ms. Joyce Elaine Virginia, of Henrico, departed this life October 26, 2008. She is survived by one daughter, Melba Bishop (Irving); two grand-daughters, Imareah and Brieshae; three sisters, two brothers, three aunts, three uncles, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; a devoted friend of 20 years, Larry Miffin. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Remains will lie in state Saturday, 12 noon, at Union Baptist Church, 8468 South Quaker Road, Quinton,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • O'Berry, Alma Lee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  O'BERRY, Alma Lee, 93, owner of Wakefield Florist, Wakefield, Va. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Alvin F. Pauli of Mechanicsville, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Overton Jr., Odie Lee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    s 2 p.m. Sunday at the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Owen, Eleanor

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Eleanor H. W. Owen SMITHFIELD - Eleanor Hyden Whitley Owen, 94, passed to be with her Creator Oct. 29, 2008, after a brief illness. Eleanor was born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Nov. 3, 1913. She was the daughter of the late Stephen Armistead and Elizabeth Bain Whitley. Eleanor attended Longwood College. After coming back to Smithfield, she worked with her father as a secretary in the family oil business. She was a member of the Smithfield Women's Club and volunteered for many years at Riverside…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pearson, Texanna Posey - TEXANNA POSEY PEARSON Texanna Posey Pearson age 83 of Bentonville, Virginia, formerly of Manassas, Virginia died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. ....

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Pegeas, Ella Mae

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          PEGEAS, Ella Mae, of Richmond, entered into eternal life October 29, 2008. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Perdue Sr., Paul

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Paul A. Perdue Sr. CHESAPEAKE - Services for Paul Archie Perdue Sr. will be held at 10 a.m. today in Alliance Church, Portsmouth. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Peterson, Gerald

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jerry's name can be made to Rosenbaum Family House, P.O. Box 8228, Morgantown, WV 26506-8228. The family will be at 105 Ben Hogan Drive.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Phillips, Ralph P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Pierce Jr., Soney J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  at the church. Memorials may be made to the church where he filled the pulpit on occasion and taught the Heavenly Bound Sunday School Class. Condolences may be registered at, Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Powell, James Edward

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    POWELL, James Edward, of Henrico, passed away October 28, 2008. He is survived by his son, Brandon Powell; mother, Janine Drummond; father, Carroll Powell; grandmother, Marie Konwerski; sister, Teri Groux; brothers, Josh Duresky, Joe Drummond and Jason Powell; and a host of close family members and friends. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. His remains rest at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the family will receive friends Thursday (tonight) from 6 to 8 p.m.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Pratt, Fred

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Randall, Robert G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        RANDALL, Deacon Robert G., 82, departed this life on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Hospice House, Williamsburg, Virginia. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 43 years, Edith; seven children, Robert Junious Randall, Carolyn Croxton (Horace), Doris Whitfield (Michael), Robinette Childs (Robert), George Randall Sr. (Sylvia) Troy Randall (Karen) and Robin Randall; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Talley and Alease Bowles; and one brother, Ralph Randall (Ann).…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ray, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Mary L. Ray PORTSMOUTH - Mary Lillie Ray of the 2800 block of Pinewell St., departed this life at the age of 87 years, on Oct. 29, 2008, at her home. She was born July 24, 1921 in Wilson, N.C., to the late Rosa and Solomon Finch. Mary was united in matrimony to William H. Ray (Coach Ray) on March 29, 1940 and remained faithfully united for 68 years. She was predeceased by her daughter, Rosa Mae Ray; a grandson, Kenneth P. Elliott and granddaughter, Michele Wilson; two brothers and three sisters. She leaves…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Redd, Rosetta "Duck"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            REDD, Rosetta "Duck", departed this life October 28, 2008. She was preceded in death by her two sons, George and Tyrone. She is survived by her loving siblings, Delores Gainyard, Thelma, Queen and Charlie Redd; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains may be viewed at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., on Saturday, 11 a.m. followed by funeral services at 12 noon. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Redd, Ruth Elizabeth Brown

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be held noon on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Reese, Corinna Constance

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Corinna Constance Pearce Reese, 89, of Colonial Heights, died peacefully on Oct. 25, 2008 at home. Mrs. Reese was born in Halifax County, N.C., but spent her life as a homemaker and surrounded by family in Petersburg and Colonial Heights. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Raymond Reese; her mother and father, Annie Vivian and John Pearce; and all her siblings. She is survived by six children and their spouses, four daughters, Juanita R. Wells, of Atlanta, Ga., Carole R. Taylor of Richmond,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Reeves, Nelson (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  In Loving Memory of Nelson REEVES Happy 65th Birthday, Daddy!, We Miss You and Wish You were here with Us!, Love Always,, Your Children, Grandchildren and your Great-Grandchildren

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rice, Maude V.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    RICE, Mrs. Maude V., of Richmond, departed this life October 26, 2008. She is survived by her son, Jerry Jordan; five nieces, Jean Smith, devoted Hazel Wimbush, Eloise and Rhonda Chatmon, and Michelle Gregory; 10 nephews, Thomas Harris, Benjamin Miller, James D. Jordan, Gurnie Bailey, William H. Jordan Jr., William H. Jordan Jr., Glen, Alvin and Raymond Lee Jr., and Andre Chatmon; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts., where funeral services…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Rinthalukay, Phengsy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      RINTHALUKAY, Phengsy Celebrating the Life of Phengsy Rinthalukay On Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 2 p.m., the Creator called Phengsy Rinthalukay's spirit back to the source of all life. He set out on this journey at Henrico Doctors' Hospital, located in Richmond, Virginia, in the comfort and presence of loved ones. He leaves behind to cherish his life, love, and spirit, Bounthom Rinthalukay, his loving wife of 30 years. He was the beloved father of Ainoy (Rinthalukay) Mullis and La Rinthalukay; and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Rogg, Oskar G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Russell, Paul Ervin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        s will be held noon on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Pastor Dale Mullinix officiating. Interment with Military Honors by the DAV Honor Guard will be in Geartheart Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 31, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sauneuf, Alfred

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Alfred Sauneuf, 82, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 at his residence. He attended Lakemont Baptist Church in Petersburg. Alfred was the son of the late George Joseph and Elizabeth Allen Sauneuf, and was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Mae Cubbage Sauneuf. He is survived by his daughter, Gail Marie Sauneuf; a brother, Oliver Sauneuf of San Francisco, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Winnie Jenkins of Chesterfield; two sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces and nephews. A graveside service…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Saville, Mildred Coley

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Mildred Coley Saville, 77, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Thursday, October 30, 2008. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Schley, Theodora C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Theodora C. Schley of 6061 Eagle Crest Drive, Chester, Va., died Thursday morning at Chippingham Hospital, Richmond. Remains rest at Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, funeral director.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Schmidt, Dorothy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                . A private burial will follow in Quantico National Cemetery. Remembrances can be made to the American Parkinsons Disease Association or The Odyssey Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Scott, Donna J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  A funeral service for Ms. Donna J. Scott will be held at 2 p. m., Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 at the chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Douglas Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 19600 Little Road, Petersburg and may be contacted by calling (804) 590-2593. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Scott online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Self, Jim

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CHKD. Friends are also invited to sign the online guestbook at

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Setliff, Calvin Augustus "Doc"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SETLIFF, Calvin Augustus "Doc," 93, of Highland Springs, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 29, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Elizabeth Setliff. He is survived by a daughter, Joyce Lorraine Parker; five grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Parker of San Diego, Calif., Doris P. Woodward and husband, Steven, of Richmond, Betty P. Kessock of Louisville, Colo., Rose Marie Parker and Joseph B. Parker, Jr., both of Waverly, Va.; four great-grandchildren, Sarah Anne Parnell,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Shanks, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Mary B. Shanks PORTSMOUTH - Mary Bull Shanks, 88, formerly of Portsmouth, died Oct. 29, 2008, in Newport News. Mrs. Shanks, a native of Greenville, S.C., was the widow of Richard T. Shanks Jr. and the daughter of the late William Thomas and Lillian Hampton Bull. She was retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as an accounts payable clerk and she was a member of the Richard Dale Woman's Club and Trinity Episcopal Church in Portsmouth. Survivors include her son, Thomas L. Shanks and wife Barbara of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Shanks, Mary Bull

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SHANKS, Mary Bull, 88, formerly of Portsmouth, died October 29, 2008 in Newport News. Mrs. Shanks, a native of Greenville, S.C., was the widow of Richard T. Shanks Jr. and the daughter of the late William Thomas and Lillian Hampton Bull. She was retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as an accounts payable clerk. She was a member of the Richard Dale Woman's Club and Trinity Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, Va. Survivors include her son, Thomas L. Shanks and wife, Barbara, of Newport News and their…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Shannon, James Herbert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            s Monday 2 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home, in Pembroke.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sherman, Tony

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Tony Sherman CHESAPEAKE - Tony Sherman, 53, of the 500 block of Willow Oak Drive, passed away Oct. 28, 2008, at work in Newport News. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late Vincent Sherman and Barbara Bell. He worked as a stevedore superintendent with CP & O, LLC. He was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church. Tony graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk and attended Tidewater Community College. He was an avid sports fan and received many trophies in softball, football and tennis. He will…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Skelton, Lillian R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SKELTON, Lillian R., 87, formerly of Richmond, Va., a resident of Fairmont Crossing Nursing Home, Amherst, Va., passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008. Interment private.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Smith, Hazel Lee Jacobs - Hazel Lee Jacobs Smith Hazel Lee Jacobs Smith, age 92 of Mechanicsville, Virginia, formerly of Nokesville, Virginia died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at "The ....

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Smith, Hazel Lee Jacobs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SMITH, Hazel Lee Jacobs, age 92, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, formerly of Nokesville, Virginia, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at "The Eleanor House" assisted living home in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Mrs. Smith was born in Culpeper County, Virginia, on January 3, 1916, daughter of the late Charles Leslie and Annie Taylor Hitt Jacobs. In 1949 she and her late husband, Harvey Richard Smith, moved to Nokesville where they operated a dairy farm for many years. Mrs. Smith was an active member of the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Smith, Willie M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Mrs. Willie Mae Smith of 1046 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va. died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spence, Delores

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Corprew Funeral Home Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Spradlin, Gaylon Richard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2008, Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stilley Sr., Lonnie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            will be at noon Saturday in New Bethel Baptist Church. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Stone, Floretta

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mrs. Floretta Stone, 64, of Chatham, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2008. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Thomas, Margaret H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Thurman, David Alan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  s will be conducted from the graveside 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Hodges-Lynch Family Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Griffith officiating. Friends may call after 4 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, with his family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main St., Rocky Mount, Va., and at other times at the home of Gary Thurman.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Tolley, Fred Neil

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    . In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the , Wytheville, Va., 24382 or the , 30 E. 33rd St., New York, N.Y. 10016. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Trimmer, William Clay

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      TRIMMER, William Clay, 85, was a longtime resident of King William. He passed away October 30, 2008 from leukemia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Papley and Hazel; brother of Malcolm and Marie. He is survived by his wife, Dot, of 60 years; four sons, Tommy (Allyson), Johnny (Cherrie), Bobby (Barbara) and Frank (Tina); two daughters, Mary Jane (Bob), Margaret Ellen (Skip); and nine favorite grandchildren. He was a World War II veteran who served his country aboard the LST7 (1942-1945). He saw…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • A. Evelyn Light Mills Seal A. Evelyn Light Mills Seal of Huntly, Virginia passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Amerisist Assisted Living in Culpeper, Virginia. Evelyn was born on July 25, 1927 to Wade Hampton Light and Gertrude Blaker Light. She was the wife of the late Vernon F. Mills and Orley F. Seal; retired from Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company after 35 years of service; and was an active and lifetime member of Willis Chapel United Methodist Church where she has served on the official…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Van Arnam, Joan Wiley Foster

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        VAN ARNAM, Joan Wiley Foster, 70, of Midlothian, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2008. The daughter of the late Dr. John V. and Carlyn M. Foster, she was born in Harrisburg, Pa., in 1937. She was also preceded in death by her son, William Christopher Van Arnam; and is survived by her husband of 46 years, William L. Van Arnam; her daughters, Cheryl V. Woodward and her husband, Jim, and Susan V. Haritos and her husband, Jason; her grandchildren, Carlyn, Jim, Will and Ellie Woodward and Lukas Haritos;…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Viars, William M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wallace, Phoebe Oneta Brinegar

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Phoebe Oneta Brinegar Wallace, 85, of Lynchburg, Va., died Thursday, October 30, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Warwick, Joan Haberer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Joan Haberer Warwick, 79, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Washington, Mary A. Scott

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                WASHINGTON, Mrs. Mary A. Scott, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn A. White; five devoted sons, Luther P. Jr. (Carolyn), Garfield M. (LaVerne), James E. Sr. (Lucretia), Harry Lee and Emmett W. Washington Sr. (Rebecca); 15 grandchildren, one devoted, Emmett Washington Jr.; 16 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Edna Gamble of Tennessee; one brother-in-law, William T. Allen Sr.; a host of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wentt, Janetta E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  WENTT, Janetta E., 98, of Richmond, died October 25, 2008. Surviving are her son, Father Allen R. Wentt (Karen); seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scotts Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Graveside services 1 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Father Vincent Hodge officiating. Onlie guestbook at www.scottsfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wilfong, Clarence J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Clarence J. Wilfong, 89, of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday, October 30, 2008. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wilkerson Sr., Carneal Ashly

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      WILKERSON, Carneal Ashly Sr., age 79, was embraced by the Lord October 20, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memories one son, Carneal Ashly Wilkerson Jr.; daughter, Cheryl Wilkerson; three devoted grandchildren, Taressa Wilkerson-Lee, Ashley Wilkerson and Devin Wilkerson; one great-grandchild, Taylor Lee; three sisters, Virgettea Gilliam, Helen Perkins (Freddie) and Emma Gilliam; a host of other relatives and friends. A private memorial service was held Thursday, October 30, 2008. Arrangements by:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wilkerson Sr., Thomas Lester

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        WILKERSON, Thomas Lester Sr., 88, of Varina, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Nursing Home. Born May 27, 1920 in Forest City, N.C., he was the second child born to the union of Mary Rose Ella Reavis and Thomas Jethro Wilkerson. A 1937 graduate of Sunshine High School, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1939, serving aboard the USS Hopkins and USS Schenck. During WWII he served aboard the USS Ancon as chief radioman in the European and Pacific Theaters, involved in the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Williams, Vera

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          . She was a member of Bayside Presbyterian Church for 25 years. In her youth, she sang in the church choir with her beautiful voice. She enjoyed traveling and camping with the VA Coasters Camping Club. She was also a lover of pug dogs. Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband, John H. Williams; her daughter, Claire Pisko of Connecticut; her son, Bobby Huskey of Williamsburg; and three sisters, Leona Cate, Anne Naill and Mary Lou Manning, all of Tennessee. She is also survived by three godsons, Allan…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wilson, Frances Mae Bayse

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Frances Mae Bayse Wilson, 84, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Harry J. Wilson; son, Paul W. Wilson; parents, Gilmer and Mae Bayse; brother, Morrell Bayse; and sister, Eileen Walker. She was a former employee of G.C. Murphy. She was a member of First Wesleyan Church for 70 years where she had served as a pianist, organist, Sunday school teacher and played piano for the joybell nursing home ministry for 26 years.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wilson, Twila Lilly

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Wood, Alma

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Alma R. Wood CHESAPEAKE - Alma Ruffin Wood, 93, of the 1000 block of Great Bridge Blvd., departed this life Oct. 28, 2008. Born in Norfolk, she was a teacher in the Chesapeake Public Schools System for more than 40 years until her retirement. Mrs. Wood was a longtime member of New Hope United Church of Christ, where she served on the Usher Board and the Hospitality Committee. She also held membership in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and the Moles Society Club. Mrs. Wood is predeceased by her husband, Clifton A.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wright, Jessie Wilbert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  s 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008, Gethsemane Baptist Church. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford, Va.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    YUAN, Frances Chapman, 73, of Richmond, passed away on October 29, 2008. She was born in Richmond on September 30, 1935. Frances attended John Marshall High school in Richmond. She retired from Bell Atlantic after many years of service. Survivors include three children, Brenda Parsley of Chester, Anthony Loflin of Richmond, and Valerie Loflin of Richmond; stepson, Kai-Tai Yuan, who is currently serving in the U.S. Army; sister, Elsie Henley of Gloucester; brother, John Chapman of Richmond; four…

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