Saturday, November 8, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 11/08/08

  • Alfred M. Hodge

    • Allen, James Earl

      will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at New Lexington Cemetery in New Lexington, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the , P.O. Box 11537, Alexandria, Va. 22312. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131.

      • Allen, Jerry N.

        ALLEN, Jerry N., of Richmond, departed this life November 6, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later.

        • Allen, Thomas

          ALLEN, Thomas, of Richmond, departed this life November 7, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral notice later.

          • Alston, Ruth Wood

            ALSTON, Ruth Wood, 94, of Richmond, Va., departed this life November 6, 2008. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later.

            • Atkinson, Pauline Neece

              Pauline Neece Atkinson, 73, of Christiansburg, died Friday, November 7, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Christiansburg.

              • Authenreath, Tony Rhea

                • Barber, Carl

                  Carl A. Barber CHESAPEAKE - Carl Alan Barber, 52, passed away Nov. 6, 2008, at his home. Born in Fort Eustis, Va., Alan was a graduate of Kempsville High School, Class of 1974. He was a master firefighter working with the City of Virginia Beach Fire Department for 32 years. He was a member of Hickory United Methodist Church, Kempsville Masonic Lodge as well as a charter member of the Virginia Beach Professional Firefighters Association. Alan is survived by his wife, Carolyn Spivey Barber; his mother,…

                  • Barr, David

                    . The family requests that contributions be made to the charity of one's choice. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at, Charities

                    • Beeton, Margaret

                      Margaret R. Beeton WOODSTOCK - Margaret "Peggy" Beeton, 58, passed away Nov. 3, 2008. Peggy was born Dec. 30, 1949, in Norfolk, daughter of the late Dennis and Mary Burgess of Chowan Beach, N.C. Peggy was a devoted wife, a loving mother and doting grandmother. Surviving are her husband, Frank E. Beeton III; a daughter, Cori L. Beeton; a son, Frank E. Beeton IV; a grandson, Logan W. Beeton; and two brothers, Mitchell Burgess of Elizabeth City, N.C., and Larry Proctor of Phoenix, Ariz. The funeral…

                      • Blankenship, Gary Wayne

                        Gary Wayne Blankenship, 48, of Rich Creek, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows.

                        • Blankenship, Larry Douglas

                          • Blevins, Dennis Gerald

                            • Blevins, William Ralph "Bill"

                              • Boesch, Marjorie

                                s must enter the base through Gate 5. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                • Brock, Kevin James

                                  in the memory of Kevin's life will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Chapel Hill, N.C. at Snipes Farm Retreat, 2339 Jo Mac Road, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27516, 919-929-3454. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m. at their home at 7188 Hollyberry Road, Roanoke, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

                                  • Brown Jr., Carl B.

                                    BROWN, Carl B. Jr., 77, of Newnan, Ga., formerly of Richmond, passed away on November 5, 2008 after a battle with cancer. Carl was born in Blackstone, Va., on October 10, 1931, the son of Ida Mae and Carl B. Brown Sr. He served four years in the U.S. Navy, then retired from the U.S. Air Force where he served in the Air Commandos. Later, he retired from Verizon as a Power Engineer. Carl was a member of the Sandston Masonic Lodge AF&AM # 216 and a member of the Shriners, where he served as Past Chief of…

                                    • Carroll, Kenneth Andrew

                                      CARROLL, Kenneth Andrew, 69, of Partlow, died Thursday, November 6, 2008 at his home. Family will receive friends Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mullins & Thompson Funeral Services, Spotsylvania Chapel. A funeral service will be held Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Traveler's Rest Baptist Church, Snell, Va., with Rev. Clyde Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. To view a tribute of Kenneth's life, please visit MeM.com or mullinsthompson.com.

                                      • Carroll, Marye Gilbert

                                        CARROLL, Marye Gilbert, 87, of Glen Allen, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008. She was the widow of Douglas R. Carroll and Carl W. Voland. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Voland Williams (Edward) of Mechanicsville; her grandson, Alex Williams (Jennifer) of Hillsborough, N.C.; a brother-in-law, James E. Carroll; and two sisters-in-law, Florence C. Walters and Juliet Kelly; as well as several nieces and nephews. There will be a graveside service at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond on Monday,…

                                        • Chase, John

                                          will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield, with the Rev. Harry Spear officiating. Burial will follow in Ivy Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fellowship Class, Park Place Methodist Church, 500 34th St., Norfolk, Va., to the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Hampton Roads or to a charity of one's choice.

                                          • Chittenden, Albert P.

                                            CHITTENDEN, Albert P., age 94, of Midlothian, died October 28, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Coleman Chittenden; one daughter, Carole C. Ferguson of Jetersville, Va.; three sons, William E. Chittenden of Manassas, Va., Richard E. Chittenden of Richmond and Donald Chittenden of Newton Grove, N.C.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Chittenden was a WWII veteran, retired from DuPont after 30 years of service, and was a 32nd Degree Mason and past-Master of Hiram Lodge No. 25,…

                                            • Clark, Rhea Kirby

                                              ; the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal w/"V" Device & 1st OLC, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal #18, RVN Cross of Gallantry with Palm, RVN Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Vietnam Service Medal with Campaign Stars, Civil Actions Honor 1st Class, and Arcom. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Anne King Clark; daughters, Whitney Devers, Clarksville, Charlotte West (Stanley), Springfield; a son, Major Philip Rhea Clark (Trelane), Ft. Hood, Texas; a brother, Dennis Clark (Beth),…

                                              • Clarke Jr., John

                                                will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to the .

                                                • Colston, Merle Paulette

                                                  to celebrate Paulette's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2008, in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes expressions of sympathy to take the form of donations to the . Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home, 1002 Moorman Road, Roanoke, Virginia. View and post condolences to guest book at www.HamlarCurtis.com.

                                                • Cook, Stephanie

                                                  for the procession to the church. Condolences may be offered at

                                                  • Cooper, Pauline

                                                    will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge.

                                                    • Cox, Thomas J.

                                                      • Cramer, Rod

                                                        • Creekmore III, Seth

                                                          online via live webcam at

                                                          • Darden, Howard

                                                            . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ephesus Baptist Church Building Fund, 10824 Highway 1, South Hill, VA 23970 or the , 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Farrar Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

                                                            • Darden, Howard Kelford

                                                              DARDEN, Mr. Howard Kelford, age 70, of Bracey, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at home. He was a retired Commander, Assistant Chief of the Portsmouth Police Department after 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Elliott Darden of Bracey; and one son, Donnie Darden and wife, Nancy; two grandchildren, Ashley R. Darden and Kenneth L. Darden, all of Portsmouth. Also surviving is one brother, Edward James Darden of Bracey, Va. Mr. Darden was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church, where he served…

                                                              • Davenport, Nora

                                                                Nora W. Davenport PORTSMOUTH - Services for Nora Allen Woodley Davenport will be held at 1 p.m. today in West Side Christian Church. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge.

                                                                • DeCordova, Joyce S.

                                                                  DeCORDOVA, Joyce S., entered eternal rest on November 5, 2008. She leaves to cherish memories of her, one sister, Alice S. Johnson; one brother, Ivan A. Stovall (Ramonita); two nephews, Anthony W. Johnson and Alan M. Johnson (Shelley); one niece, India A. Stovall of Virginia Beach, Va.; one goddaughter, Tracey Blathers and a host of other relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave., where family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November…

                                                                  • Debardeleben, Marian Z.

                                                                    DEBARDELEBEN, Marian Z., 62, died Tuesday November 4 in her home in Los Alamos, N.M. She is survived by her son, Nathan of Los Alamos, N.M.; sister, Tracey Alysson of West Chesterfield, N.H.; and two granddaughters, Natalia, age five and Gwendolyn, age two. She lived most of her life in Richmond with a long and successful career of over 25 years at Phillip Morris. There will be a celebration of life service at the Sheraton West Hotel, 6624 W. Broad St, on Sunday November 9, 4 to 6 p.m. Please bring memories…

                                                                    • Dew, Ollie

                                                                      for the procession to the chapel. A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at

                                                                      • Dickinson, Jean Koontz

                                                                        at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg, Va. 24060.

                                                                        • Dratwick Sr., John

                                                                          serving during Korea and Vietnam. He also retired from Willis Wayside as a merchandiser. He was a member of Creeds Church of Christ and loved line dancing and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Arlene G. Dratwick; five children, Linda Smith and husband Rick of Norfolk, John P. Dratwick Jr. and wife Rhonda of Kernersville, N.C., Trudy Terry and husband Cecil of Buckingham, Va., Donna Terry and husband Bill of Marengo, Ind., and Scott Dratwick and wife Tanya of Norfolk; 14 grandchildren and 21…

                                                                          • DuVall Jr., Seab

                                                                            will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Old Donation Episcopal Church with Dr. Robert J. Randall officiating. The family will receive friends in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at

                                                                            • Dunford, Nina M.

                                                                              • Dyer, Jessica

                                                                                time at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

                                                                                • Eckberg, Russell W.

                                                                                  ECKBERG, Russell W., 83, of Richmond, died November 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nils and Mildred Eckberg. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Smith Eckberg; two sons, Bruce S. Eckberg and his wife, Lee-Ann Smith-Eckberg, and Brian D. Eckberg and his wife, M. Christian Smith Eckberg. Mr. Eckberg was a graduate of New Britain High School in New Britain, Conn. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as a bombardier. Upon return, he attended and graduated…

                                                                                  • Elliott, Sharon

                                                                                    will be held Monday at 7 p.m. in Maitland Funeral Home Chapel, Creswell.

                                                                                    • Elmore, Pauline Faye Harrison

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

                                                                                      • English, Dollie Viola

                                                                                        s 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel.

                                                                                        • Fells, William E.

                                                                                          FELLS, William E., 58 of Richmond, departed this life on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. He was born on February 14, 1950 to Harry W. Fells Jr. and Jennie P. Fells. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jennie P. Fells and brother, Edward Levi Fells. He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Nelson Fells; son, William Fells Jr.; daughter, Catia Fells; son and daughter-in-law, Jermaine and Patria Sheppard; father, Harry W. Fells; three brothers, Harry L., Donald and Larry Fells; four sisters, Virginia Frye,…

                                                                                          • Ferguson, Marie B.

                                                                                            s will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Lexington Baptist Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.

                                                                                            • Fitzgerald, Rayvell B.

                                                                                              FITZGERALD, Rayvell B., of Richmond, departed this life November 7, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                              • Garcia, Norma

                                                                                                Norma Garcia VIRGINIA BEACH - Norma Garcia, 84, died Nov. 7, 2008. A funeral will be Tuesday at noon in St. Pius X Catholic Church. Woodlawn Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge.

                                                                                                • Gibbs, Brandon

                                                                                                  Brandon Gibbs CHESAPEAKE - Brandon "Bre" Gibbs, 21, of the 1800 block of Oliver Ave., passed Oct. 31, 2008. A funeral will be held today at noon in the chapel of Monroe Funeral Home.

                                                                                                  • Gizara, Helen

                                                                                                    . She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church and its Nifty-Over-Fifty Club. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy G. Montague and husband Robert of Hagerstown, Md., Rose Marie G. Mitchell and husband Joe of High Point, N.C.; two sons, David W. Gizara and Raymond E. Gizara, both of Suffolk; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Antoinette Mazza of Ozone Park, N.Y., Elizabeth Klein of Oak Ridge, N.J.; and a brother, Charles Meskis and wife Rose of Garfield, N.J. A Mass of the…

                                                                                                    • Glaubke, Elsbeth

                                                                                                      will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 6510 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk, Monday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Zimmerman and Pastor James Daub officiating. The burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk or St. Paul Lutheran Church, 305 Hwy 70 West, Havelock, NC 28532. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johannes Karl Glaubke. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities

                                                                                                      • Goodman, Rose

                                                                                                        Rose M. Goodman SUFFOLK - Sister Rose McCutchen Goodman died Oct. 30, 2008. A celebration of her life will be today at 11 a.m. in Missouri Baptist Church. Harris Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                        • Gray, Marie

                                                                                                          Marie N. Gray OCALA, Fla. - Marie Nunley Gray, 79, formerly of Virginia Beach, died Nov. 7, 2008. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel. Robert Funeral Homes, Bruce Chapel, Ocala, is in charge.

                                                                                                          • Griffin, Bettye

                                                                                                            Bettye C. Griffin CHESAPEAKE - Bettye Cecil "Memaw" Griffin, 81, passed away Nov. 6, 2008. She was a native of Glen Allen, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late John and Viola Cleva. She retired as an RN at Portsmouth General Hospital after 27 years. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Harrell and Jesse Neville of Chesapeake; three sons, David L. Griffin Sr. and Amy Alley of Chesapeake, John T. Griffin and wife Janet of Portsmouth and Richard Lee Griffin and wife Cindy of Chesapeake; a…

                                                                                                            • Hagan, James Bryan

                                                                                                              , at Montlawn Funeral Home. Arrangements by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh. (www.montlawn.com)

                                                                                                              • Hall, Roberta Dunaway

                                                                                                                HALL, Roberta Dunaway, 81, of Irvington, died November 6, 2008. She was a member of Irvington United Methodist Church. Roberta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a faithful Christian through the years. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Reverend Herbert P. Hall; three sons and daughters-in-law, Herbert Pollard Jr. and Gail Hall, Reverend Wesley and Brenda Hall, Kenneth and Susan Hall; grandchildren, Erin, Lauren, Matthew and wife, Megan, Alex and Anakela; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral…

                                                                                                                • Harris, Bonnie Lamie

                                                                                                                  • Haskins, Mary

                                                                                                                    HASKINS, Mary, age 85, departed this life November 6, 2008. Arrangements by

                                                                                                                    • Henderson, Alvin L.

                                                                                                                      • Henry, Margaret L.

                                                                                                                        s Saturday, November 8, 2008, 1 p.m., Belmont Christian Church, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

                                                                                                                        • Hikes, Zenobia (Featured Guest Book)

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

                                                                                                                          • Hill, Lillian

                                                                                                                            will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Stallings Funeral Home, Plymouth, is in charge.

                                                                                                                            • Hoback, Mary W.

                                                                                                                              • Hopson, Michelle Lynette

                                                                                                                                s will be 12 p.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                • Hudson, Roy

                                                                                                                                  Roy Hudson, 80, of Roanoke, passed away November 7, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                                                                                                                                  • Irene V. Sledge

                                                                                                                                    • Jennings, Rose

                                                                                                                                      Rose L. Jennings CAMDEN - Rose Lee Harrell Jennings, 93, of the 100 block of Bourbon Street Road, died Nov. 5, 2008. A funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in New Cedar Branch Missionary Baptist Church. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                      • Jernigan, Perlie

                                                                                                                                        Perlie P. Jernigan WINDSOR - Perlie Page Jernigan, 73, of the 100 block of Cooper Hill Road, died Nov. 6, 2008. A graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Edgewood Cemetery. Walker Funeral Home in charge.

                                                                                                                                        • Jones, Mary Alice Perry

                                                                                                                                          JONES, Mrs. Mary Alice Perry, of Richmond, departed this life November 7, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                                                          • Kaplan, Florence

                                                                                                                                            Florence S. Kaplan VIRGINIA BEACH - Florence Shirley Kaplan, formerly of East Lyme, died Nov. 2, 2008, at Lake Taylor Transitional Hospital, Norfolk. Born July 20, 1924, in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of Leon and Bertha Their Kobrofsky. She married Edward Kaplan Nov. 11, 1952, in Bridgeport, Conn. Mr. Kaplan died Sept. 29, 1994. Florence worked as a dental hygienist for Dr. Castanza, and later worked as an administrative assistant for the Bureau of Business Practice. She enjoyed the simple things in…

                                                                                                                                            • Keene, Rev. Bill

                                                                                                                                              • Kelly, Dr. Robert Frank

                                                                                                                                                as a Professor in Animal Science/Food Science. He established the Meats Program at Virginia Tech, and was the coach of the National Award winning Meat Judging Team. He won the Wine Award for distinguished teaching in 1985. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Olive Ann Kelly, of Blacksburg; three daughters and sons-In-Law, Dr. Kathy Kelly and Wayne Radford, of Christiansburg, Patti and Anthony Yates, of Harrisburg, N.C., Jean and John Mullins, of Blacksburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Daniel…

                                                                                                                                                • Kennedy, Rev. Virginia Asbury Harmon (Sissy)

                                                                                                                                                  • Keys, James David

                                                                                                                                                    James David Keys, 83, of Blacksburg, died Friday, November 7, 2008. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

                                                                                                                                                  • Kriebel, Ruth

                                                                                                                                                    will be held later this month. Cremation Society of Virginia is handling arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                    • Kumpf, Carolyn Hill

                                                                                                                                                      KUMPF, Carolyn Hill, 64, of Deltaville, Va., passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008, after a long battle with carcinoid cancer. She is survived by her husband, George, with whom she shared over 43 years. She was the beloved mother of two daughters, Susanne Muhly (Todd), and Barbara McManus (Richard); grandmother of Laurel Carolyn Muhly and Owen McManus; sister of James Warren Hill and Barbara Dvorak of Illinois; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Carolyn was born and raised in…

                                                                                                                                                      • Leath, Janet Ann Willard

                                                                                                                                                        Janet Ann Willard Leath, 51, of Bassett, Va., passed away Friday, November 7, 2008. Funeral, 2 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2008, Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

                                                                                                                                                        • Lineberger, Loretta Beauvais

                                                                                                                                                          will be held at 3 p.m. following visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Astride with Pride, Inc., 1913 Belltown Road, Bedford, Virginia 24523. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Virginia.

                                                                                                                                                          • Lopater, Shirley Hyman

                                                                                                                                                            LOPATER, Shirley Hyman, 86, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, and the South Side of Chicago, born December 2, 1921, died November 6, 2008 in Richmond, Va. She was the beloved wife of H. Jack Lopater; loving mother of Sanford E. (Susan) Lopater of Newport News, Va., David A. (Holley) Lopater of Knoxville, Tenn., and Lori (Larry) Skiles of Richmond, Va.; proud grandmother of Emily (Brian) Smith of Houston, Texas, Erin Lopater (Josh Diggs) of Norfolk, Va., Robye (Ray) Davidson of…

                                                                                                                                                            • Mabe, Fred Carroll

                                                                                                                                                              • Marshall, Bobbie

                                                                                                                                                                will be held at noon Monday in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at, . She will be dearly missed. We love you, Me-Maw - rest in peace., Charities

                                                                                                                                                                • Marshall, Wayne L.

                                                                                                                                                                  s will be conducted 11:30 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 366-0707.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Mary B. Brammer

                                                                                                                                                                    Nov 7, 2008 Mary Eleanor Beasley Brammer, 85, of Bassett, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at her home. She was the widow of Jay Douglas Brammer. Memorials may be made to The Bassett Historical Center Building Fund, 3954 Fairystone Park Highway, Bassett, Va. 24055. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Mazarick, Alice

                                                                                                                                                                      will be held at a later date. Walker Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                      • McClanahan, Estel "Mack"

                                                                                                                                                                        • McClure, Finley Scott

                                                                                                                                                                          s will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Carl Moore officiating. Burial will be private. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                          • Miller, Mary Iva

                                                                                                                                                                            Mary Iva Miller, 96, of Christiansburg, died, Friday, November 7, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Christiansburg.

                                                                                                                                                                            • Moore, James Michael

                                                                                                                                                                              s will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Oakey's East Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Basham officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Oakey's East Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Morton, Mattie Alma

                                                                                                                                                                                Mattie Alma Morton, 94, of Mouth of Wilson, Va., died November 6, 2008, Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008, in South Fork Baptist Church, Piney Creek, N.C. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Nichols, Alma Virgie Osborne

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Nichols, Irvin Wayne

                                                                                                                                                                                    s will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Rd., S.W.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Nichols Sr., James R.

                                                                                                                                                                                      s will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Charles Doyle officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Ober, Sharon Jones

                                                                                                                                                                                        Sharon Jones Ober, 29, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, November 6, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Paluzsay, Peter L.

                                                                                                                                                                                          PALUZSAY, Peter L., passed away on October 29, 2008 at the age of 71, living his dream of traveling around the world. While cruising through the Black Sea just days before his passing, he said, "This is the trip of a lifetime." He died unexpectedly of a heart attack while exploring ancient ruins in Priene, Turkey. Following the communist suppression of the Hungarian Revolution, Mr. Paluzsay emigrated from his homeland of Hungary in 1956. He quickly adopted the United States where he developed an…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Parsons, Gertie Virginia Shepard

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Pennington, Jennifer L.

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Pennington, Jennifer Lynn

                                                                                                                                                                                                will be held at Unity Church of Roanoke Valley on Saturday, November 8, 2008, at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Service.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Peters, David B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  David B. Peters, 95, of Salem, Va., passed away Friday, November 7, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pickle, Charles R. "Bob"

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pickral, Glen Alan

                                                                                                                                                                                                    s, 2 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2008, at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home Chapel, Gretna.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Plasters, Cebron C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      2 p.m. Sunday at Patrick Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Services, Inc., Stuart, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pulley, Hazel

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Hazel D. Pulley FRANKLIN - Hazel Dundalow Pulley, 94, widow of Leslie Wadsworth Pulley Sr., died Nov. 7, 2008. She was a native of Southampton County and a daughter of the late Thomas and Fannie Bunch Dundalow. Mrs. Pulley was a longtime Franklin baby sitter and a member of Franklin Congregational Christian church. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Leslie W. Pulley Jr. and wife Pearl of Franklin; four grandchildren, Terry P. Butts (Junior), Tony L. Pulley Sr. (Gerri), Tammy P. Beale, all of Franklin…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rash, John Marshall

                                                                                                                                                                                                          . Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. 1-540-989-3131

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Rector, Donna G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Rector, Donna Glover

                                                                                                                                                                                                              s of Dr. Forrest Swann for all the care and compassion given to Donna and her family during her illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Outreach Foundation at 206 Abingdon Place, Abingdon, Va. 24211. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Redditt, Patricia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Patricia H. Redditt PORTSMOUTH - Services for Patricia Hasty Redditt will be at 11 a.m. today in West Park Church of Christ. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Richards, Jackie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Jackie M. Richards PORTSMOUTH - Jackie Melton Richards, 92, of California Avenue, passed away Nov. 6, 2008 in her residence. Jackie was born Sept. 14, 1916 in Cedar Key, Fla. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and volunteered for the Retired Seniors and Volunteer Program of Portsmouth for 10 years. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Nancy L. Richards and son, Keith E. Richards. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rickey, Virginia A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Roach, Charles

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Charles E. Roach ELIZABETH CITY - Charles Edward Roach, 19, of the 1100 block of Reid Drive, died Nov. 6, 2008. A funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Corinth Baptist Church. Twiford's Memorial Chapel is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Robertson, Ronald Davis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Ronald Davis Robertson, 62, of Roanoke, died Thursday, November 6, 2008. He was born June 9, 1946, in Martinsville, son of the late Lester and Virginia Robertson. Ronald graduated from Jefferson High School. He served in the United States Navy and retired from G.E. in Salem. Also, he was an avid Virginia Tech and New York Yankees fan. He is survived by his daughters, Tammy Newman and husband, Tony, and Shannon Spangler and husband, Richard, all of Roanoke; stepson, Robert Butcher, of Raleigh, N.C.;…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rogers, Fred Gregory

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          s will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with burial following in the Croy Cemetery at Goodwin's Ferry. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to kendallfuneralhome.com.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Scanlon, Bonita Rosemary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SCANLON, Bonita Rosemary, 54, of Richmond, and citizen of the world. Infinite in mystery is the gift of the Goddess and we seek it thus and take to the skies, Bonita has found the gift of the Goddess we all seek, November 6, 2008. She is survived by her husband and her six children. She was a painter, pianist, portrait photographer and spiritual guide who will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Bliley's Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Schooles, R. Floyd and Virginia Harris

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SCHOOLES, R. Floyd and Virginia Harris, both 99, went to their heavenly home on November 6, 2008. They are together in their new life, as they were for 76 years in their earthly life. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, Georgiana and Philip Schooles; brother, Leslie; and sisters, Lolie Samuel and Estelle Parker. He was a member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church for 60 years, serving as deacon chairman, on the finance committee, as director of adult Sunday school and the youth department, and as…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Semonich, Joseph

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  in the chapel. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the and/or "Stand Up To Cancer," 1801 W. Olympic Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91199-1224 or call 1-888-907-8263. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Setchel, Jack (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    In Loving Memory of Jack SETCHEL November 8, 1931 August 13, 2005, Happy 77th Birthday Today!, We miss you and you'll never, be forgotten., Your Loving Wife, Children & Grandchildren

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        SHADLE, Irene, age 83, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Shadle. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Shadle of Richmond and Jean Smith and husband, Don, of Richmond; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Salmon and husband, Stuart, of Charlotte, N.C., Emily Halcon and husband, Richard, of Sacramento, Calif., and Brad Temple and wife, Samantha, of Athens, Ga.; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Shafer Jr., Shirl

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          is pending and will be conducted in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the or the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Skarbek, Joseph

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              s will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008, in the chapel with the Rev. Curtis Nester officiating. Joe will be laid to rest in Ross Cemetery, Craig County, in the beautiful countryside he enjoyed so much. In lieu of flowers, it is the wish of Joe and Carol that memorials be made to the , 2840 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Slater, Jennie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                for the procession to the church. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Small, William R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SMALL, William R., 73, of Richmond, passed away November 6, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Mary K. Small; two daughters, Cynthia S. Robinson and her husband, Peter, of Leonardtown, Md. and Kathleen S. Young and her husband, William, of LaPlata, Md.; a sister, Gayle Haddix of Evansville, Ind.; four grandchildren, Dustin Robinson and wife, Heather, Tyler Robinson and wife, Carey, and Sara and Adam Young; a great-grandson, Elijah William Robinson; and a niece and nephew, Joan and David Haddix. William…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    to be held in the Rescue Mission Chapel on Sunday, November 9, 2008, at 3 p.m., The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Speck, Rosemary Elizabeth

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Oakey's East Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Spencer, Emilee C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SPENCER, Emilee C., 96, died peacefully in her home in Gainesville, Florida, on Monday, November 3, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Buckingham Community Cemetery, Buckingham, Virginia, with the Rev. James Dunn, pastor of the Dillwyn First Baptist Church, officiating. Family will receive friends Friday, November 7, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, Virginia. Mrs. Spencer graduated high school in Magnolia, Alabama, and went to nursing training…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Steptoe, Eleanor Mae

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Eleanor Mae Steptoe, 73, of Bedford, died Friday, November 7, 2008. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Trail, Elois Fern Shelor

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              s 11 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Maberry Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Trout, Walter Patrick

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Walter Patrick Trout, 64, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 7, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Turpin, Mark Allen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  s will be held Monday, November 10, 2008 at 2 p.m., at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with the Rev. Frankie Graham officiating. Interment will follow at the Pentecostal Conference Cemetery in Dublin. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 190 Depot Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. The Turpin family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Audrey Irene Mayhugh Audrey Irene Mayhugh, age 89, of Culpeper died Friday, November 7, 2008 at the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community. She was born January 1, 1919 in Rappahannock County to the late Henry C. and Victoria Pauline Scott Corder. Mrs. Mayhugh enjoyed gardening, reading and dancing. She was a wonderful mother and friend to all and was very giving of her time and money to those in need. She is survived by her sons, Robert G. Corder, of Culpeper, Thomas L. Jenkins and his wife, Nancy, of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Vaughan, Daron

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. in Hillcrest Cemetery. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wallace, William E. "Bill"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        WALLACE, William E. "Bill", 49, of Richmond, passed away suddenly November 6, 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Wallace; his mother, Laverne Wallace; his grand-daughter, Naya Burrell; three sisters, Joyce Heath (Darrell), Sheryl Parker (Doug) and Wanda Rackley (Roy); one brother, Winston Wallace (Patty); and his special love, Gail. Bill was the owner of Wallace's Towing and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. His family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ward, Rachel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Rachel J. Ward WILLIAMSTON - Rachel Johnson Ward, 89, died Nov. 7, 2008. A funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in First Christian church. Biggs Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ward, Steven R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Steven R. Ward, 60, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Warren Jr., Willie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Sunday from 6 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Watson, Palmerlee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. in Calvary Cemetery. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • White, Rodney

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Christ Episcopal Church. His remains will be returned to the earth at a later date. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • White, Rodney Murrel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be held at Christ Episcopal Church 1 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2008. His remains will be returned to the earth at a later date. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Whitehurst, Lena

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Lena C. Whitehurst PORTSMOUTH - Lena Copeland Whitehurst, 83, of the 300 block of Chandler Harper Drive, passed away Nov. 6, 2008, in her residence. She was a native of Washington, N.C., and was a member of West End United Methodist Church. She loved her church family and was head of her circle for many years and she took pride in decorating the church tables for various functions. She was willing to help others and always had a smile on her face. She leaves behind her husband of 58 years, Hubert D.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Williamson, Elijah Kyron

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        WILLIAMSON, Elijah Kyron, 3, of Richmond, Va. This "Little Angel" went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted parents, Domonique and Marshall Williamson Jr.; one sister, Shania Johnson; grandmothers, Vanessa Majors (Harvey), and Paula Wilson; grandfathers, Marshall Williamson Sr. and James Crump; great-grandmothers, Dorothy Jackson (Samuel), Pearl Crump and Marcella Robinson; great-grandfather, Comer Wilson Sr.; devoted aunt, Carliss…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wilson, Michael

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          WILSON, Michael, of Richmond, entered eternal life November 6, 2008. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wood, Ennis Louise Dishon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            s will be held 10 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wright, Wallace

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery, Windsor. Harris Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Young, William Brahan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                William Brahan Young, 58, of Bedford, died October 28, 2008. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

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