Saturday, November 29, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 11/29/08


 


 


 

Adlynn P. Wilson

No Description Available! 


 


 

Akers, Linda Joann Smith

No Description Available! 


 


 

Amador, Jennifer Ruth

AMADOR, Jennifer Ruth, of Glen Allen, Va., passed away November 28, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Manfredi. She is survived by her husband, Mario Amador; sister-in-law, Anita Amador; mother, Sara Jane Manfredi; brother, Stephen Manfredi; two sisters, Nancy Walsh and Jessica McFaul; four nephews, Matthew, Thomas, Andrew and Jack; and a niece, Julia. Jennifer was a graduate of William & Mary and received her Masters from Rutgers University. She was an avid gardener and loved cooking, needlework and books. She will be truly missed by her family and friends. The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, concluding with a prayer service. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.


 


 

Andrews, Virginia S.

ANDREWS, Virginia S., 87, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lewis Andrews; and son, William Nash Andrews. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Andrews Ayers and husband, David, Judith Andrews Brooking and husband, Wilson, and Mary Lou Andrews; sister, Doris Strange Andrews; grandchildren, Danny Cubbage, Laurie Cubbage Walker, Sloan Ayers and George Andrews; and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 1, 2008 at Second Branch Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Second Branch Baptist Church, Building Fund, 12217 Second Branch Rd., Chesterfield, Va. 23838.


 


 

Arehart Jr., Clarence

. He then began working as assistant general manager of Tidewater Finance Co. and retired in 2004. Tom attended Spring Branch Community Church. Tom enjoyed the many years he spent with the Hell's Point Golf Club. He also held memberships with Broad Bay Golf Club, Kiln Creek Golf Club and VSGA. Tom is survived by his wife, Judith Lynne Arehart; his daughter, Laura Lynn Arehart of San Diego, Calif.; his two sons, Kym Alexander Arehart and Andrew "Todd" Arehart, both of Virginia Beach; and three grandchildren, Kristin Ann Arehart, Brittany Ann Arehart and Jordan Alexis Arehart. He also leaves behind his sister, Mae Blatt, who resides in Fairfield, Conn. We shall celebrate his life at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, with the Rev. Rick Eschenburg officiating. Burial will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Ocean Park (First Landing) Volunteer Rescue Squad, Sentara Hospice or Spring Branch Community Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Arthur, Joy J.

s 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel. 


 


 

Ayers, Naomi

Laverne Ayers SUFFOLK - Naomi Laverne Ayers, 85, of the 200 block of Spirit Circle East, died Nov. 27, 2008 in Suffolk. A native of Bellevue, Ky., she was the wife of Paul Ayers. She retired as a secretary to Dr. Harry D. Cox. Laverne was a member of New Creation United Methodist Church (at the Aldersgate Campus), past president of the Golden Rule Sunday School Class, past president of XYZ (Extra Years Zest), member of the official board and kitchen committee, all of the church. She was a life member of the PTA and a volunteer at Maryview Hospital. She served in the Navy School of Music in Washington, D.C., at the Naval Supply Center in Hawaii and the U.S. Navy Recruiting Station, Cincinnati. Other survivors include three daughters, Pamela L. Ayers of Sterling, Va., Deborah A. Koller and husband Kent of Richmond and Patricia A. VanHassel and husband John of Westerville, Ohio; a sister, Ruth Painter of California, Ky.; a brother, George H. Shotwell of Nashville, Tenn.; and seven grandchildren, Dan, Joe and Laura VanHassel, Scott and Robert Koller and Shawn and Ryan Eastridge. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday in New Creation United Methodist Church by the Rev. David Drinkard and the Rev. Robert Cofield. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Sunday from 4 to 5:30 p.m.


 


 

Bailey, Dawn Leigh McGaha

will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008, in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va. 


 


 

Baines, Jean

will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Newman Cemetery at Oakland Christian Church with the Rev. Michael D. Halley officiating. Friends may join the family Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, and other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to Suffolk Christian Church Memorial Fund at P.O. Box 1457, Suffolk, VA 23439. Condolences may be registered online at, Charities


 


 

Bani Craddock, Jr. 

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Barbour, Rosa A.

s will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008 at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens with Bishop Walter Anderson and Pastor Martha Anderson officiating. The family of Rosa Barbour would like to thank Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home and the staff of Richfield Nursing Home for all their care. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.


 


 

Barnett II, Billy

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Beacham, Adelene

s will be conducted on Tuesday with the Rev. Bill Presley officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Charities 


 


 

Belgrave, Florastine

Florastine Belgrave SUFFOLK - Florastine "Flora" Belgrave, 69, of the 800 block of Colonel Meade Drive, died Nov. 24, 2008. A funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. 


 


 

Blanche T. Lawless 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Blevins, Ida Hutton

No Description Available! 


 


 

Bobbitt, Nancy Ruth

will be held 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va. 


 


 

Bocock, Frederic Scott

BOCOCK, Frederic Scott, died November 24, 2008, in Richmond, Va., at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Bryan Bocock; and his four children, Natalie Friend Bocock Turnage, married to Mark Timothy Turnage, John Holmes Bocock, married to Nora Miller Brookfield, Alexander Hamilton Bocock, married to Amy Elizabeth Sullivan, and Marianne Meade Bocock Doyle, married to Brian Courtland Doyle. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Buford Bocock Hitz and was preceded in death by his sister, Bessie Friend Bocock Carter. He had 14 grandchildren, Jonathan Kincheloe Turnage, Mary Buford Turnage, Helen Bryan Turnage, Frederic Loren Bocock Turnage, Willis Henry Bocock, Marianne Robinson Bocock, Nora Brookfield Bocock, Frederic Scott Bocock, James Sullivan Bocock, Mary Lowrey Bocock, Elisabeth Bryan Bocock, Elisabeth Scott Doyle, Courtland James Doyle, and Alexander Bocock Doyle. Freddie graduated from William Fox Elementary School, Binford Middle School, Episcopal High School in 1950, and the University of Virginia in 1954. After two years of service in the United States Navy, he began his 51-year tenure with Scott and Stringfellow where he was a partner. He served as Vice Chairman of Scott and Stringfellow, Inc. from 1974 until 2001. He was President of the Richmond Memorial Hospital Board and served as a founding member of the Board of Trustees of the Richmond Memorial Health Foundation. He was President of the Men's Advisory Board of the Virginia Home and served on the Boards of the IVNA-Instructive Visiting Nurses Association and St. Catherine's School. He also served on the Vestry of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He was a member of the Seven Society of the University of Virginia. A service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 East Grace Street, Richmond Va., at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008, followed by a graveside service at Hollywood Cemetery. Gifts may be made to The Virginia Home, 1101 Hampton Street, Richmond, Va. 23220; Richmond Memorial Foundation, 1801 Bay Berry Court, Richmond, Va. 23228; or St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 East Grace Street, Richmond, Va. 23219.


 


 

Booher, Marilda

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Bowles, Jeanette Payne

BOWLES, Jeanette Payne, 81, of Richmond, widow of Ezra D. Winfree and William A. Bowles, passed away November 26, 2008. She is survived by her son, Ezra E. Winfree Jr. and his wife, Lynn, of Roanoke, Va.; two grandchildren, Captain Heather Fenzl of Hampton, Va. and David Winfree of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Sinclair Chiles and Marvis Pickett; two brothers, Norman and Nelson Payne; and other family and friends, who will miss her greatly. Mrs. Bowles was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd., and where services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes or American Heart Association.


 


 

Brent, William

s will be private. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is handling the arrangements., Charities 


 


 

Bricker, Mary Crockett Bowen

No Description Available! 


 


 

Broadnax Jr., Herbert

will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008, in Pine Street Baptist Church. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.


 


 

Bullock, Grover C.

BULLOCK, Grover C., 88, of Henrico County, Va., died Thursday, November 27, 2008. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Inez Henley Bullock. He is survived by his son, Fred Bullock and his wife, Dale; and his daughter, Joan B. Isaacs and her husband, Ronnie. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Jim Bullock (Sherry), Dana Keup (Ken), and Chris Crist (Matt); four stepgrandchildren; his great-grandchildren, Brittany, Kasey, Tanner, Sydney, Jenna, Lindsey and Ryan; and other family members. Mr. Bullock was a graduate of Varina High School and attended Richmond Professional Institute (VCU). He was a WWII veteran and the founder of Bullock's Bookkeeping and Tax Service. After the sale of his business, he worked part-time as a comptroller for Libbie Convalescent Center and Ginter Hall. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2008 in the mausoleum at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls, 8716 West Broad Street, Richmond, Va. 23294.


 


 

Butler, Theresa

Theresa K. Butler COURTLAND - Services for Theresa Kay Butler will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.


 


 

Cansler, Harrell Delbert

Harrell Delbert (Hal) Cansler, 57, passed away on November 19, 2008, in Shawsville, Va. He was born on August 28, 1951, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston, Texas. Hal had a deep love for being outdoors and a quest for adventure shown by his time spent skiing and paddling all over the world. He made a career out of helping others discover a love for the same as an instructor, a member of local ski clubs, and as manager of Back Country Ski and Sports for over two decades. He is preceded in death by his father, Horace Delbert Cansler; and his mother, Valrie Brown Cansler. Hal is survived by his daughter, Angie Vegas and husband, Luke; grandsons, Jacob, Joshua and Lane Vegas; his sister, Caryn Tolin and husband, Craig; nephews, Clay and Chase Tolin; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and long time friends. In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to the Boy Scouts of America-Blue Ridge Mountain Council, 2131 Valley View Blvd., Roanoke, Va. 24019 or online at (www.bsa-brmc.org), .com. The Cansler family is being served by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Christiansburg, Va.


 


 

Cardwell Jr., Claude Edward

No Description Available! 


 


 

Charles Cook 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Clarence D. Odell, Sr. 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Clark, Carleen

No Description Available! 


 


 

Clark, Carleen Murray

s 11 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008, Rosewood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Rural Retreat. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion.


 


 

Coates, Judge Wade St. Clair

No Description Available! 


 


 

Cole, Phoebe St. Clair

Phoebe St.Clair Cole, 88, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2008. She was a retired nurse at Lewis Gale Hospital and a member of Cave Spring United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Hilry Gray; her second husband, James D. Cole; her son, Leon Gray; and her daughter, Bettie Jones. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Green and husband, Gene; grandchildren, David Green, Donna Martorana, and Phillip Lee; one greatgranddaughter, Leslie Williams; two sisters, Marybell Moore and Dolly Moore. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Avenue at noon Saturday, November 29, 2008. The Rev. Ronald Morris will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2008. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the , 2840 Electric Road, #106A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.


 


 

Coleman, Mildred

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Coles-Monroe, Ruby Holloway

COLES-MONROE, Ruby Holloway, passed away November 24, 2008. She was a native of Mecklenburg County, Va. She is survived by her children, Patricia Holloway, Bryan and Barry Coles and Joey Monroe all of Richmond, Va. and Toney Monroe of Washington D.C.; brother, Walter Holloway of Trenton, N.J.; three sisters, Amy Richardson of Trenton, N.J., Louise Leyseth (Louis) of Trenton, N.J. and Alminto Davis (William) of Norlina, N.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Rd. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday (today) at Woodville Church of the Nazarene, 2012 Selden St. with Pastor Charles A. Tillman Sr. officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. www.wilsonafs.com


 


 

Collins, Vetra Miller

No Description Available! 


 


 

Compton, Eunice Hubbard

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Congleton, David

David T. Congleton NORFOLK - David Thomas Congleton, 63, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. Born in Norfolk to the late Claude and Elva Congleton, David was a bus driver for H.R.T. He is survived by his wife, Connie Lynn Congleton. Services are private. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Copenhaver, Lois

No Description Available! 


 


 

Corvin, Gladys G.

No Description Available! 


 


 

Courtney, Anna J.

COURTNEY, Anna J., of 4512 Hillbrook Ave., died November 27, 2008. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. 


 


 

Cox, Opaline Ousley

s will be held 2 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008, at Community Funeral Services Chapel, Ridgeway, Va. 


 


 

Crenshaw, Clara

No Description Available! 


 


 

Dalton, James Harrison "Dee"

No Description Available! 


 


 

Davis, Marjorie

will be conducted by Dr. Robert Pipkin at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk today at 11 a.m. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 401 35th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451 or a charity of your choice., Charities


 


 

Davis, Teresa D.

No Description Available! 


 


 

Dean, Mary Frances Thomas

No Description Available! 


 


 

Dent, Davies William

s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Trinity Family Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. 


 


 

Divers, Hattie Ikenberry

s 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008, from Antioch Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va.


 


 

Dotson, Myrtle

No Description Available! 


 


 

Duffy, James Thomas

s for James Thomas Duffy, 81, of Wrightville, Ga., will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Brown Memorial Baptist Church. Dr. Logan Smith will officiate. Mr. Duffy was born in Roanoke, Va., on July 28, 1927. He was the son of the late John Thomas and Arlie Hamblin Duffy. He was a member of Brown Memorial Baptist Church and lived in Wrightsville, Ga., for the past two years. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech in 1956. He was retired as a mechanical engineer for Southern Energy Systems. Mr. Duffy served in the United States Army. Mr. Duffy passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Duffy, of Wrightsville; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Price, of Wrightsville; two sons, Timothy David Duffy, of Westchester, Pa., and Thomas Lee Duffy, of Conyers; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Mr. Duffy to the at 1101 Northchase Drive, Marietta, Ga. 30067. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Saturday evening at the funeral home. Stanley Funeral Home & Crematory of Wrightsville, Ga., has charge of funeral arrangements. To sign our Online Register Book for Mr. Duffy please visit www.stanleyfuneralhome.com or call the Stanley Funeral Home 24 hour obituary line at (478)272-0106 to hear our latest funeral arrangements.


 


 

Dye, Ian

No Description Available! 


 


 

Edwards, Elenora Cousins

Elenora Cousins Edwards, 89, of Washington, D.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. 


 


 

Elder, Naomi G.

A funeral service for Mrs. Naomi G. Elder will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008 at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison Street, Petersburg, Va. The Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, Pastor. The Rev. Dr. Carroll Robb, pastor of Hunting Quarters Baptist Church, Stony Creek, officiating. Interment to follow at Eastview Cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 12:30 p.m. at the church. The family will assemble noon at 1616 N. Halcun Drive, Petersburg, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 861-3961. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Elder online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


 


 

Epps, Mary Virginia "Ginny"

EPPS, Mary Virginia "Ginny", 61, of Ashland, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2008. She is survived by three brothers, Herbert and his wife, Joan Epps, Willard Epps and Donald Epps; a sister, Judy and her husband, Tommy Atkins; also several nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Carolyn Murdock. The family will receive friends in the Nelsen Funeral Home's Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, on Saturday, November 29, from 4 to 8 p.m., and where funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, November 30, with burial in Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Cancer Society.


 


 

Etheridge, Nelson

will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Colonial Grove Memorial Park by the Rev. Kevin Milcarek. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Fabek, Robert

via live web cast and to sign the online guest book at 


 


 

Ferrell, Fred A.

s will be held noon on Monday, December 1, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Matthew Ricks and the Dr. Wayne Sellers officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 30, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.


 


 

Fletcher, Ida

No Description Available! 


 


 

Frazier, Clynard

Clynard Russell Frazier VIRGINIA BEACH - Clynard Russell Frazier passed away Nov. 27, 2008 in Sentara Leigh Hospital. He was born Aug. 26, 1915 in Guilford County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Thomas Russell Frazier and Cora Pickett Frazier. Mr. Frazier was a local contractor and was instrumental in the construction of Cavalier Manor, Laurel Manor, Hilltop Manor and several other local developments. He was a 32nd degree Freemason. Mr. Frazier was an avid gardener and known far and wide for his home-cured country hams and ham biscuits. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Juanita Gaines Frazier; four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Mildred Jean Frazier of the home; his daughters, Geneva Frazier of Virginia Beach, Dolores Frazier Stakes of Roanoke, Va.; his sons, Thomas Russell Frazier and wife Linda, Steve Clark Frazier and wife Royce and his stepson Sherman Leslie Reed, all of Virginia Beach. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday between 6 and 7:30 p.m. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Cremation Society of Virginia. Services will be private., Charities


 


 

Freeman, Betty Ruth

. Online condolence messages can be sent to the family at www.riffes.com.


 


 

Frye Jr., Charles Arthur

will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, Va. 


 


 

Fulton, Leonard

s for Leonard Fulton will be held Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 at 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6239 Virginia Beach Blvd. 


 


 

Furrow, Annie Belle Farmer

from noon until 2 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. The Furrow family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford, Va. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com


 


 

Gholston, Keith Irving

GHOLSTON, Keith Irving, departed this life November 26, 2008. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 30, 2 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Church, Boykins, Va. Engram Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Gilliam, Linda

will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in Cedar Wood Cemetery, Weldon, N.C. Beach Funeral Services Inc. is in charge. Kevin A. Sanderlin, funeral director.


 


 

Goodman, Hartsell

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Graybill, Virginia P.

will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Harold S. Moyer officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 30, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.


 


 

Grayson, Lavinia Randolph

Lavinia Randolph Grayson, 97, of Blacksburg, Va., died Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008, Asbury United Methodist Church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va. 


 


 

Greene, Stephen H.

GREENE, Stephen H., age 47, of Virginia Beach, Va. died November 27, 2008. He is survived by a son, Stephen Kyle Greene and his mother, Sherry of Virginia Beach; his parents, Charles and Connie Greene of Alberta; two brothers, Roger Greene and Ricky Greene and wife, Debra. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roger and Marie Abernathy and Hillary S. and Bessie Greene. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville. Funeral Services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Perseverance Christian Church, Dundas, Va. Memorials may be made to Perseverance Christian Church P.O. Box 157 Dundas, Va. 23938.


 


 

Grubb, Rebecca M.

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Hall, Helen Marie

Helen Marie Hall, 78, of Galax, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2008. Arrangements by Twin County Funerals and Moore Cortner Funeral Home. 


 


 

Hall, Winifred Louise Sorrells

s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Oxford Presbyterian Cemetery with the Rev. Ralph VanNess officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Living Waters Assisted Living, 379 N. Main St., Timberville, Va. 22853. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.


 


 

Hampton, Vivian L.

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Hardiman, Pauline Anderson

HARDIMAN, Pauline Anderson, 73, of Bumpass, returned to be with her Father in Heaven on Tuesday, November 25, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morton Paul and Gertrude Thompson Anderson; her brothers, Paul and Phillip Anderson; and her husband of 52 years, James Hardiman. She is survived by her son, Wayne Hardiman and his wife, Kimberly; three grandchildren, Laurin and Hunter Hardiman and Brandon Lyon; two sisters, Helen Sheffield and Sandra Bosquet and her husband, Tommy; three sisters-in-law, Dot McArthur, Fran Trentham, Barbara Walters and her husband, Richard; one brother-in-law, Howard Hardiman Jr. and his wife, Linda; two nieces, Rhonda Chavis and Wendy DuRocher and her husband, Ed, and their two children, Madison and Hailey; seven nephews, Ricky Chavis, David McArthur, Kevin McArthur, Howard III, Bobby, Mike and Tim Hardiman; dear friends, Laurie and Gisela. Pauline was retired from the Virginia Retirement System. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 28, at Bennett Funeral Home in Mechanicsville. Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 8005 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 on Saturday, November 29, at 1 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. at Spring Grove Memorial Park Cemetery, Mineral, Va.


 


 

Hatfield, John Randall

will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at the Old Luck Cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.


 


 

Hawk, Virginia

Virginia R. Hawk EASTVILLE - Virginia R. Hawk, 51, died Nov. 27, 2008. A private funeral will be held at a later date. Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore, is in charge.


 


 

Hayth, Ganyn Jae

1 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. 


 


 

Heldreth, Cecil W.

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Henshaw, Bobby

will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family at, . We love you Bob, and "GO BAMA.", Charities 


 


 

Hess, Brenda Joyce "Patty"

No Description Available! 


 


 

Hess, Nanola Martha "Nance"

No Description Available! 


 


 

Hester, Doris

No Description Available! 


 


 

Hickey, Eugene Clarence

s will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. 


 


 

Holman, Rose

H. Rose Holman VIRGINIA BEACH - Rose Holman, 84, went to be with her Lord Nov. 27, 2008. She was a native of Jamaica where she was very active in Christian ministry with young people. She had resided in Virginia Beach since 1982 and had worked at CBN as a phone counselor. As a member of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, she had been actively involved in the Berean Sunday School Class. She was predeceased by her daughter, Annette; two brothers, George Fullerton and Kenneth Fullerton of Canada; and her beloved husband, Dr. Charles L. Holman, professor at Regent University School of Divinity. Survivors include her daughter, Emily and her husband Bruce Morris of Fort Worth, Texas; her two precious grandchildren, Stephen and Katherine Morris; and two sisters-in-law, Joy Fullerton and Jill Fullerton of Canada. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church of Norfolk, officiated by Dr. Eric Thomas and the Rev. Dick Baker. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charles L. Holman Scholarship Fund at Regent University, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464., Charities


 


 

Holmes, Randall Wayne

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Hoover, Ruth C.

No Description Available! 


 


 

Hubble, Marie M.

No Description Available! 


 


 

Hurst, Marilyn Finn

2 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008, Peters Creek Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory. 


 


 

Hurt, Lane Carpenter

Lane Carpenter Hurt, 31, of Elliston, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.


 


 

Ingram, Shirley Crawford Massie

. Shirley requested that in lieu of flowers you would consider a contribution to The Shepherd's Staff Ministries, in Montgomery, Ala., or Daily Bread, on Clay Street, Lynchburg, Va. There is no more appropriate closing, than Shirley's own recorded phone message, "Remember, Jesus loves YOU!"


 


 

Jackson, Mildred

. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. Flowers are graciously declined and memorial donations are suggested to go to West End Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. 


 


 

Jackson, Lanina Danielle Hawthorne

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Jackson, Raymond Carlus

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Jarvis, Eva Cox "Toots"

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Johnson, Vivian

Vivian W. Johnson NORFOLK - Vivian W. Johnson, a resident of Norfolk, passed away Nov. 27, 2008. She was the daughter of the late James and Essie Watford and was the third of eight children. She completed her high school education in Powellsville, N.C., and her undergraduate and graduate studies at Norfolk State University. Ms. Johnson was a loyal and faithful member of New Calvary Baptist Church. She often stated that her role in life was to serve others - not to be served. This was apparent in her many accomplishments and commendations at the local, state and national levels. She received national recognition for working with the National Youth Sports Program and was also honored by NASA for working with and supporting the National Pre-Service Teacher Education Program. Ms. Johnson also served as president of the NSU Association of Educational Office Personnel. She retired from Norfolk State University as coordinator of the Child Care Training Program which was designed to train and assist welfare mothers to be successful in new careers. She leaves behind to celebrate her life, a daughter, Dr. Vivian Ikpa of Delaware; a devoted niece and nephew, Yvonne and David Thompson of Virginia Beach; a brother, Joseph Watford of Pennsylvania; a sister, Kathleen Elizabeth Watford of Virginia Beach; a caring brother-in-law, Leroy Harrell of Houston, Texas; and a host of other relatives. She also leaves behind scores of friends. Visitation will take place Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, Virginia Beach. A funeral will be held at noon Monday in New Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities


 


 

Johnson Jr., James

James H. Johnson Jr., 20, of California, died suddenly. Arrangements by the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. 


 


 

Jones, Annis

will be held Sunday at 2 pm in St. Luke's Memorial Park with the Rev. Joseph Talley officiating. The family will receive friends today in Colonial Funeral Home between 6 to 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Isle of Wight Christian Church, C/O Stan Turner, 17314 Jolly Circle, Windsor, VA 23487., Charities


 


 

Jones, James

celebrating Arnold's life will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008, in the Faith Chapel with Dr. Bryan Smith and Dr. Bill Ashford officiating. Interment will be held at Trinity Cemetery, Botetourt County, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lottie Moon Mission offering, P.O. Box 2799, Roanoke, Va. 24001. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va.


 


 

Kawana, Paul E.

KAWANA, Paul E., 78, after a long illness peacefully entered into eternal rest on November 20, 2008 with loving family at his side. Born in Sharon, Pa. in 1930, Paul moved to Virginia in 1964, living in Franklin, Va. for 12 years, and then resided at his beloved Lake Caroline, Ladysmith, Va., for 30 years. The career Paul enjoyed most was as an Insurance Sales Manager for Globe Life. He retired in 1992. Paul was active in retirement, creating recreational programs at the Lake, especially the Lake Caroline Bass Club. Fishing, hunting and football games were his favorite pastimes. Paul also loved worshipping in his spiritual home of Carmel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Katherine Kawana of Sharon, Pa.; and his first wife, Patience Lyons Kawana, also of Sharon. Left to cherish his memory are Patricia Kawana, his best friend and wife of 31 years; four children, Paula Toler (Calvin K.), Tom Kawana (Sonia), Kim Agnew (Jim) and Gary Kawana (Caroline); two stepchildren, Marty Mathurin (Rhonda) and Jae Robinson; nine grandchildren, Calvin H. Toler, Daniel Agnew, Tania Kawana, Tiffany, Cameron, Seth and Savannah Kawana, and Virginia and Victoria Mathurin; one great-grandchild, Calvin A Toler; three sisters, Mary Lou Garrett (Chuck), Carol Miklos, and Donna Komocsin (Nick). Paul also leaves his cousins, nieces, nephews, and many special friends. We are grateful to all of the staff at the Gables Memory Impairment Unit of Westminster Canterbury for their wonderful care of Paul over the past two and a half years, especially the loving aides who were his daily personal caregivers. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, November 30, at Carmel Baptist Church in Ruther Glen, Va. (Exit #104 off 95, drive toward Rt #1). A memorial service will also be held at Westminster Canterbury Richmond on December 9 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, we would be grateful for contributions to the WCR Employees Christmas Fund or Westminster Canterbury Fellowship Fund, 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227. Also to Carmel Baptist Church, Box 52, Ruther Glen, Va. 22546.


 


 

Keen, Cecil Ritter

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Kelley, Mildred Poff

will be conducted 11 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008, in Bandy Cemetery by the Rev. Frank Feather. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707.


 


 

Kelly W. Fitzpatrick 

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Kennedy, Eileen E.

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Keys, Allen E. - Allen E. Keys Allen E. Keys, age 82, died on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Fauquier Hospital. He worked at the "Young Men's Shop" ....

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Kingston, Wyatt

KINGSTON, Wyatt, of Richmond, departed this life November 28, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. 


 


 

Koenigsberg, Leo

Leo Koenigsberg VIRGINIA BEACH - Leo Koenigsberg, 91, passed away Nov. 27, 2008 in Virginia Beach. He was born in Detroit, Mich., on Aug. 16, 1917 and moved to the Tidewater area in 1968. He was the son of the late Mendel and Esther Koenigsberg. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Betty; his daughters, Lynn Moya and son-in-law Hector of Pompano Beach, Fla., Sharon Yaakov and son-in-law Joseph of Rockville, Md.; stepsons, Stephen J. Boyce and wife Nicole of Richmond, David B. Boyce and wife Karen of Ashburn, Va.; grandchildren, David Yaakov, Rachael Bonk, Phillip, Zachary and Anna Boyce and great-granddaughter, Kayla Yaakov. Leo "Lee" proudly served his country for 12 years in the U.S. Army. He served in the European Theater as a 2nd Lieutenant landing on Omaha Beach June 12, 1944. He also served as a captain in the Korean War. Lee worked in Washington, D.C., with the Interstate Commerce Commission and in the real estate business before coming to Norfolk in 1968. He also worked for the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority where he retired in 1984. Lee was a past member of The Virginia Beach Optimist Club and did volunteer work for Meals on Wheels. He was always available to lend a helping hand with charitable work being done through the Alpha Xi Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. His family and friends will always remember him as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He will be sorely missed. A funeral will be held in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, Monday at 11 a.m. by Rabbi Israel Zoberman. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Lee's memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 or on their website,, . The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses, aides and staff at both Sentara Leigh and Norfolk General hospitals who were so helpful and kind during Lee's illness. Online condolences can be made at, Charities


 


 

Lee Jr., Early

Early Lee Jr., "Juke," 59, of 22112 Wingfield Road, Stony Creek, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral Arrangements will be announced by the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., Mckenney 478-4411.


 


 

Lempeck II, Theodore John Paul

s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2008. 


 


 

Leonard, Thelma

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Longest, Gloria Firesheets

LONGEST, Gloria Firesheets, 83, of St. Stephens Church, Va., died November 28, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Clayton Longest. She is survived by one son, Eugene Longest; one stepson, Temple Longest; one stepdaughter, Sue McQuillen; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Forest Firesheets. She was employed by Philip Morris for 30 years. Also, she was a member of Salem Baptist Church, Sparta, Va. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Upper King and Queen Baptist Church. Interment church cemetery.


 


 

Looney, Helen Louise

s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Castle Christian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 287, New Castle, Va. 24127. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, Va. www.paitselfh.com.


 


 

Lupton, Kelly

Kelly A. Lupton CORAPEAKE - Services for Kelly A. Lupton will be held at 11 a.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. 


 


 

Mack, William

William G. Mack VIRGINIA BEACH - William G. Mack, 64, of the 1000 block of Tradewinds Road, passed away Nov. 25, 2008, at his home. Born in New York, Mr. Mack retired from the United States Marine Corps and also worked for American Funds in inventory control. He was a Vietnam veteran. Mr. Mack is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Shannon Koepp and husband Peter Jr.; two sons, Ryan and Kevin Mack; sister, Lorrie Mueller and husband Jeffrey; brother, Dale Mack; and two grandchildren, Hailie Mack and Tyler Koepp. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Tuesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. A Christian funeral will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, with Fr. James Griffin officiating. Inurnment will be in the columbarium of the Catholic Church of St. Mark at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Makela, Frances

will be held in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk. The family is being served by J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Purviance Chapel, in Wakefield. Condolences may be posted at, Charities


 


 

Mann, Maurine

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Marley, Virginia

will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Centre Friends Meeting. Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman, is in charge. 


 


 

Martin, Henrietta Mae

s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va. 


 


 

Mary R. Mullis 

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McCoy, Doris Lee - Doris Lee McCoy Doris Lee McCoy passed away, on Monday, November 24, 2008, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. She was the beloved ....

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McDermott, Betty S.

McDERMOTT, Betty S., age 73, of Deltaville, died Thursday, November 27, 2008. She was preceded in death by a sister, Bobbi Hardy, and a grandson, Matthew C. Lockerman. Survived by a daughter, Kelly Davies and her husband, Charlie, of Lovettsville; two sisters, Loretta S. Harrow of Hartfield, Judy B. Sartain of Chesterfield; a brother, James Sartain of Deltaville; a grandson, Hayden M. Davies; cousins, Bill Riddle and C.T. Lambert, both of Narrows; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday in Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda. Entombment Windsor Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, Dutton. The family will receive friends 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.


 


 

McFarland, Millard B.

Millard B. (Mac) McFarland, 80, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va.


 


 

Meade, Roger

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Merz, Claudine Burnette

will be held 1 p.m. Sunday November 30, 2008 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, with Pastor David Skole officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's Funeral Service and Crematory (540) 982-2100.


 


 

Moran, Dennis Irvin

s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. W.A. Mills and the Rev. W. David Bain officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va.


 


 

Nichols, Reba Charlton

s will be held 10 a.m. on Monday December 1, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Albin Cruchfield officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, November 30, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Friends may also call at the home of Danny and Belinda Nichols, 215 Plymouth Drive, Roanoke, Va., 540-362-7590.


 


 

Ogan, Ruth

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Oliver, Richard D.

OLIVER, Richard D., of Richmond, departed this life November 28, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later.


 


 

Opaline Cox 

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Painter, Margaret

Margaret P. Painter MOYOCK - Margaret Poyner Painter, 98, of the 100 block of Puddin Ridge Road, died Nov. 27, 2008. A funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. in Moyock United Methodist Church. Twiford Funeral Homes, Elizabeth City, is in charge. 


 


 

Parsons, Mary G.

PARSONS, Miss Mary G., of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Heath Parsons and Mary Maury Binford Parsons; her sister, Ellen Parsons Holt; and her brother, Jesse Heath Parsons Jr. Mary was a lifelong resident of Petersburg and currently resided at the Petersburg Home for Ladies. She also was retired from the Engineering Department of the City of Petersburg and was a member of Christ & Grace Episcopal Church. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Sunday, November 30, 2008 from 3 to 5 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008 at Blandford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Petersburg Home for Ladies Fellowship Fund 311 South Jefferson Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803 or your favorite charity. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.


 


 

Paul, Danny

. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities 


 


 

Payne, Tunstall

will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Forest Lawn Cemetery by the Rev. C. Berkley Ford. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 N.W. 9th Ave./Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to, Charities


 


 

Petty, Buford

s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at the Pulaski Christian Church. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va.


 


 

Petty, Specialist Grant Cole

PETTY, Specialist Grant Cole, 22, of Providence Forge, Va., passed away suddenly, Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Grant gave unconditional love as a Son, Brother, Husband, Father and Dedicated Soldier serving on Active Duty with the Virginia National Guard Co. A (FSC) 276 EN BN. In the last two years he served a tour of duty in Iraq and was training for deployment in Afghanistan. He is survived by his wife, Jenna Petty; his son, Cole Alexander Petty; his mother, Tisa Anderson; a sister, Brittany Harper; his grandparents, Sharon Hellis and Tom and Carolyn Petty; a large, loving extended family and many friends. Grant was a vibrant, positive, life loving man whose big heart and charm touched everyone he knew. His passing will leave a tremendous void in all of our lives. His family will receive friends Saturday, November 29, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. Richmond, Va. 23231, where funeral services will be held Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 1: 30 p.m. in the chapel. Interment with military honors to follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cole Alexander Petty Fund c/o Citizens and Farmers Bank, P.O. Bank 397, Providence Forge, Va. 23140.


 


 

Phillips, Nancy Geraldine Overstreet

s will be held noon on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Vinton Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Bill Booth and the Rev. Dr. Bob Wayne officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery in Vinton. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.


 


 

Powers, Jeanette

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Radford, Nelva Zorene

s 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel. 


 


 

Ratcliff, Jessie Edward

s 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at the Radford Worship Center. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, Va. 


 


 

Riddick, Lottie

Lottie M. Riddick SUNBURY - Lottie Mathias Riddick, 89, of the 200 block of Folly Road, died Nov. 28, 2008 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main St., Gatesville. 


 


 

Roach, Louise

on Sunday. Memorial donations may be made to Bethany Baptist Church., Charities 


 


 

Roberson, Marilyn

ROBERSON, Marilyn, is survived by a loving family. Graveside services will be held Monday, 3 p.m., at Oakwood Cemetery. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. 


 


 

Robinson, Pat

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Ross, Edna Anderson

. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday night, November 29, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Sandy Sr., Raleigh Albert

Raleigh Albert Sandy Sr., 100, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Friday, November 28, 2008. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va.


 


 

Saywer, Inez

Inez H. Sawyer HERTFORD - Inez Hampton Sawyer, 86, of the 100 block of Gaither St., died Friday morning, Nov. 28, 2008, in Chowan Hospital. Born in Gates County, she was the daughter of the late John Wade and Lucy Eure Hampton. She retired from Farmers Home Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture as an office manager. She was a member of Hertford Baptist Church and its Bessie Pritchard Circle and Judson Memorial Sunday School Class. Survivors include her husband, W.L. "Bill" Sawyer; a daughter, Brenda S. Anderson and husband Scott of Serrento, Fla.; a son, Thomas Wayne Sawyer and wife Shamra of Merrimon, N.C.; a sister, Lucy H. McPherson of Elizabeth City and a brother, John Leslie Hampton of Virginia Beach. She was predeceased by a sister, Bessie Lee Hampton and a brother, Robert Dale Hampton. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 until 8:30 p.m. in Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services. A funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Swindell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gregory Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Wood Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the building fund at Hertford Baptist Church, P.O. Box 34, Hertford, NC 27944.


 


 

Seats, Annie

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Shanahan, Marian

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Shaw, Louise Adcock Jamison

Louise Adcock Jamison Shaw, 94, of Salem, Va., passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 30, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441.


 


 

Shell, Roosevelt

s entrusted to T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home Inc., 405 Johnson Ave., Suffolk, VA 23434, (757) 539-4861. Send condolences to tecofh@aol.com.


 


 

Shell, Billy (Memoriam)

In Loving Memory of Billy R. SHELL One year has passed since you left us. Nothing has ever been the same. We still miss you every day. God knew you were suffering. He knew you were in pain. He knew you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb, so he closed your weary eyelids and whispered "peace by thine." It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home., Remembering with love,, your wife, Inez, and daughters Mary Ellen, Vickie and Sharon.


 


 

Shelton, Mary Kingery

will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Paul Sink officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Roanoke County. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.


 


 

Shumaker Jr., George

SHUMAKER, George Jr., 77, departed this life on November 26, 2008. He is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Frances Shumaker; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Mike Robinson and Patty and Larry Pitts; one son and daughter-in law, Kenny and Kathy Shumaker; six grandchildren and four great- grandchildren; one sister, Edith Goodman; one brother, Welford Shumaker. He retired from the Virginia Army National Guard. He was a civic and community leader, serving as Governor of the Civitan Chesapeake District. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond. The funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Sandston Baptist Church, 100 West Williamsburg Road, Sandston, where he was a member. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060.


 


 

Simon, John J.

s will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008, at the Blacksburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. Reggie Tuck officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Gardens of New River Valley, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Blacksburg United Methodist Church Christian Life Center, P.O. Box 931, Blacksburg, Va. 24063. Friends may call anytime after noon on Sunday, November 30, 2008, and the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg, Va.


 


 

Sinclair, Jean E. (Memoriam)

In Loving Memory of Jean E. SINCLAIR 11/29/1945 ~ 11/29/2008, "Happy Birthday Mom", If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again., Love Always,, Jimmy & The Sinclair Family and Joanee


 


 

Singleton, Robert L.

Robert L. Singleton, 77, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100. 


 


 

Smith, Lawrence W.

SMITH, Lawrence W., age 62, of Warsaw, died on Thursday, November 27, 2008. Lawrence is survived by a brother and three sisters. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Rappahannock Church of Christ, with burial in Totuskey Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will received friends Saturday (tonight) at the Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Rappahannock Church of Christ Building Fund, 9514 Richmond Road, Warsaw, Va. 22572.


 


 

Spruill Jr., Haywood

Haywood Spruill Jr. ROPER - Haywood Spruill Jr., 64, of Winter Haven, Fla., died Nov. 27, 2008. Private entombment will be in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Twiford Funeral Homes, Elizabeth City, is in charge. 


 


 

Stevens, Michael J.

A funeral service for Mr. Michael J. Stevens will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Union Grove Baptist Church, 19111 Church Road, Petersburg, Va. The Rev. Douglas Harris, interim pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Dodson Family Cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 10:30 a.m. at the church. The family will assemble 10:30 a.m. at the funeral establishment the day of the services. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Stevens online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


 


 

Stewart, Evelyn Fay

STEWART, Evelyn Fay, of Richmond, died Thursday, November 27, 2008. She is survived by her two daughters, Wendy Gunter and Becky Crook; her son, Michael Stewart Jr.; her mother, Ann Pulling; two sisters, one brother and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday (today) at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A graveside funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Sunday at Signal Hill Memorial Park.


 


 

Stewart, Virginia Wright Lankford

STEWART, Virginia Wright Lankford, 89, a retired Richmond Public Schools teacher, died Thursday, November 13, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, James LaFayette Stewart. She is survived by her children, Victoria S. Bethel and husband, David, and Bob Stewart and wife, Pattie; four grandchildren, Jacqueline Bethel, Bobby and Michael Carey Stewart and Bridget Crusan; one niece, two nephews, five great-nieces, two great-nephews, one great-great-nephew and one great-great-niece. Mrs. Stewart was the daughter of George Albert Lankford Sr. and Alice Carey Lankford of Capron, Va. She received her B.S. degree from Madison College (now James Madison University) in 1940. She taught school in Kempsville, Holland and Suffolk, Va. before coming to Richmond in 1952, where she taught until she retired in 1979. Prior to June 2000, Mrs. Stewart was a dedicated member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon and an elder for two terms. She was an active worker with the Presbyterian Women, where she served as Circle Leader for many years. Since June 2000, she has been a member of Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church and active with the Presbyterian Women there. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m Saturday, December 6, at Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church. Burial services will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Presbyterian Women Memorial Fund at Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church, 7000 Park Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226 or to Presbyterian Women Memorial Fund at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1627 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23220. The Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Stone, William Arthur

s 3 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2008, in Central United Methodist Church, Clifton Forge. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home. Clifton Forge, Va. 


 


 

Street, Sarah

will be conducted at noon today in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at


 


 

Tate, Marlene Ann

s 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Green Hill Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem Chapel.


 


 

Thompson, Alice

God called an angel, Mrs. Alice "Nookie" Rose Goodwyn Thompson, to her heavenly home above on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. Mrs. Alice R. Thompson of 2220 Chesdin Lake Road, Church Road, Va., departed this life suddenly Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Amelia County, Va., born July 16, 1933, to the late Stephen and Pearl Goodwyn of Amelia County. She was the widow of Charles H. Thompson, and to that union, nine children were born. Mrs. Thompson was educated in Amelia County public schools. She joined Union Baptist Church at an early age and was a dedicated member. She served on the Senior Choir, the Usher Board, the Pastors Aide, Willing Workers ministries and also served as church sexton. Mrs. Thompson retired from Hiram Davis Medical Center after 20 years of service. Alice was well respected and loved by all whom she encountered and will be sadly missed. Mrs. Thompson is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles H. Thompson; two daughters, Lyndia and Bernice Thompson; one son, Earl Thompson; one brother, Willie Goodwyn Sr.; two sisters, Dorothy Hamlin and Thelma Thomas. She leaves to cherish her memories: three daughters, Shirley Smith (Mark) of Amelia County, Va., Edith Newsome (Robert) of Surry County, Va., Rachel Smith (William) of Petersburg, Va.; three sons, Charles Thompson (Brenda) of Petersburg, Va., James Thompson of Amelia County, Va., and Richard Thompson (Dorothy) of Crewe, Va. She has 11 grandchildren, Monica, Corinthia, Antonio, Tinitia, Myoushi, Madiyha, Muw'Mina, Charles Jr., Jamilla, Travis, and Carlos; three adopted grandchildren, Theresa, Penny and Andrew Bright; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Perry (Jessie) and Virginia Morgan; one sister-in-law, Dora Goodwyn. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, too many to name. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at Union Baptist Church, Church Road, Va., with the Rev. Leroy Rhone officiating. The interment will be held at the church cemetery. The family will assemble at the home of her daughter, 2130 Chesdin Lake Road, Church Road, Va., one hour prior to the service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg now serving three locations (804) 732-7841. Please send online condolences to: www.blandenterprisesinc.com.


 


 

Untiedt, Glen Alvin - Glen Alvin Untiedt Glen Alvin Untiedt, age 78, of Woodbridge, Virginia, died Friday, November 21, 2008 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Virginia. Glen ....

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Upshur Jr., Maxwell

Maxwell J. Upshur Jr. CHESAPEAKE - The Rev. Maxwell J. Upshur Jr., or "Mac" or "Gungun" as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was born June 3, 1940 to the late Susie Upshur Crimes and Maxwell J. Upshur Sr. in Norfolk. He was educated in the Norfolk Public School system. He worked most of his adult life as a private contractor, and was last employed with C.B. Richard Ellis until his retirement in 2006. "Mac" was a devoted and active member of St. Mark United Church of Christ, serving faithfully as an ordained minister, member of the No. 2 Choir and the Deacons' Board. He also had a work release jail ministry. His greatest joy was sharing the word of God with anyone that he came in contact with. He will be remembered as a loving husband to Ruth, whom he affectionately called "Gladys", his wife of more than 38 years. He is survived by his children, Oulaniece Saunders (the Rev. Alvin Saunders), Eldrena Upshur and Reginald McDaniel. He is also survived by Rhonda Patterson, Shelby Carter (Al), Claude Ford, Regina Zarrelli and Robert Zarrelli (Angela); three brothers, Melvin Epps (Victoria), Wilbert Upshur (Burnette) and Bernard Upshur (Christine); two sisters, Jean Upshur and Julia Alston; 11 grandchildren; five great-grand children; special friends, the Rev. and Mrs. Jesse Lassiter, Mr. Charles Thomas; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held Monday at noon in St. Mark United Church of Christ, 521 Obendorfer Road, Norfolk. The Rev. Thomas J. Hart, Pastor, will officiate. Graves Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.


 


 

Vanlear, Edward

Edward Vanlear, 70, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. 


 


 

Walker, John Patrick

WALKER, John Patrick, 43, of Chesterfield, Va., passed away on November 28, 2008. He was born in Richmond, Va. the son of the late Raymond Sr. and Sidney Snyder Walker. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sue Ann Ramsey. Mr. Walker was a founding member and past officer of the Funtime Virginia Aeronuts. He also held over 24 years of employment in the trucking industry, beginning with Overnite Transportation and later advancing with U.P.S. Freight after their merger. Mr. Walker had currently held the position of equipment specialist, and was well liked by everyone he worked with. He is survived by his siblings, Mary K. Spencer and husband, Wayne, of Chester, Sydney M. Fleckenstein and husband, Tom, of Wilson, N.C., Charles V. Walker and wife, Martha, of Chester, Raymond H. Walker Jr. and wife, Deb, of Smithfield, N.C., Ronald L. Walker and wife, Gail, of Chester, and Charles R. Hevener and wife, Rhonda, of Hopewell; many special nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and John's faithful and loving companion, "Paulie Walker," his African Gray parrot. John always said "he never wanted a child to have to experience what he had with his illness." In his honor and in lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Sunday, November 30, 2008 from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will follow on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with interment concluding in Dale Memorial Park. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.


 


 

Wall, Laura Ann

Laura Ann Wall, 51, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2008. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Service, 540-562-1182. 


 


 

Walton, Emma

Emma B. Walton CHESAPEAKE - Emma B. Walton, 73, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd., passed away Nov. 25, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon Monday in St. James Missionary Church. The visitation will be held Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. in Beach Funeral Services Inc., 4456 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Kevin A. Sanderlin, funeral director.


 


 

Warren Sr., Will S.

Funeral services for Deacon Will Sylvester Warren Sr. of 28464 Vicksville Road, Sedley, who died on Tuesday afternoon at Regional Memorial Hospital, Mechanicsville, will be conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. from the Apostolic Faith Church of God, 608 Oak St., Franklin, with Pastor Melvin Lyttle officiating. Interment will be in the Old St. Paul Cemetery, Sedley. Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at the above residence at 11:45 a.m. The remains will rest at the church at 11 a.m. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.


 


 

Wheeler, Annette

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Wilkins Jr., John

John W. Wilkins Jr. NORFOLK - John Wesley Wilkins Jr., of the 400 block of Fort Worth Ave., passed away Nov. 25, 2008. A funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Paul CME Church. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge.


 


 

Williams, Kristy Kirby

WILLIAMS, Kristy Kirby, 35, of Mechanicsville, departed this life Friday November 28, 2008. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold and Audrey Meador and Pierman L. Sr. and Lou Ellen Kirby. She is survived by her husband, Chris Williams; four children, Kenneth M. DuVall, Kristen E. DuVall, William J. "Trey" DuVall, and Eric A. DuVall; her mother, Kathryn Lavoie and husband, Allen Lavoie; father, Kenneth Ray Kirby and wife, Christine A. Kirby; two sisters, Kathryn Ellen Bullock and husband, Bryan, and Karisa Kirby. Also six nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. A special thank you to her aunt, Molly Pinner, for all of her love and care. Kristy was a Hanover County School bus driver. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, and where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, Mechanicsville, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the DuVall Children's Fund, c/o E.V.B. Bank, Old Church Office, 4241 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.


 


 

Wills, David Leigh

s will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.


 


 

Winter, Darrylin

will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Winton, Betty B. - Betty B. Winton Betty B. Winton, age 83, of Dale City, Va. passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008. Betty received excellent care at Dewitt ....

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Wood, Wilma L.

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Woods, Estelle

Estelle E. Woods PORTSMOUTH - Estelle Epps Woods of the 900 block of Cambridge Ave., died Nov. 26, 2008, in her residence. Born in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., she served as minister of True Vine Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was a former member of St. Paul Holiness Church and the widow of Dailey Woods. Survivors include a son, Richard D. Woods Sr.; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pastor Woods also leaves behind Chairman Deacon Thomas Britt, Trustee Cheryl Nicholson and Deacon Bobby Deberry, appointed by Pastor Woods to assist her in pushing True Vine members to continue to give God their best. Though her health had started to deteriorate, she never let it get her down and she always kept her spirit up - this is what a good leader is supposed to do. She counted on and leaned on her great niece, Cheryl Nicholson to be there for her. Cheryl accepted Pastor Estelle Woods' request and incorporated the help of RN Renee Britt, RN Rosa Ward, Brenda Dunn, Cynthia Sykes, Katie Britt, Gloria Brown and Angela Clack to care to, ease and comfort Pastor Woods to the best of their ability. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Portsmouth, by Bishop Eli Ratcliff Sr. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Viewing will begin Sunday at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. The body will be in the church Monday at 10 a.m. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is in charge.


 


 

Young, Essie

Essie V. Young CHESAPEAKE - Services for Essie Virginia Young will be held at 11 a.m. today in Olive Branch Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. 

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