AGEE, Kathy Bailey, 49, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard E. "Bo" Bailey. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Danny Agee; son, Joshua D. Agee; daughter, Emily N. Agee; mother, Gerald Blanchard Bailey of Windsor, Va.; brother, R. David Bailey and his wife, Asha, of Glen Allen, and their children, Michael P. and Nicole E.; and mother and father-in-law, James and Jean Agee of Chesterfield. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She was also owner of Agee Transcription. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, with a memorial service to follow at 4:30 p.m. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to the USO. |
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Robert Donald (Bob) Akers, 79, of Pulaski, Va., Shiloh Community, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va., Charities |
James Robert Allison Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - James Robert Allison Sr. passed away Nov. 30, 2008. Services will be private. Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Charities |
Susan D. Angelo VIRGINIA BEACH - Susan Diane Angelo passed away Nov. 28, 2008. A Mass will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Charities |
will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Calvary Baptist Church. Reynolds Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
BAILEY, Katherine Cottrell, 80, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2008. She was born in Hampton, Va., and grew up in Richmond, Va. She was a graduate of John Marshall High School. She had been a resident of the Peninsula for more than 40 years. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Albert Adgate "Bill" Bailey Jr. of Grafton; daughter, Melanie Bailey Costello and her husband, John; and granddaughter, Caitlin, all of Richmond; sister, Emma Claywell of Cumberland, Va.; and a large extended family. Friends are invited to visit from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, December 5, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, where a celebration of her life service will follow at 4 p.m. Interment will be Monday, December 8, 1 p.m., in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Piltos Lane, Richmond, Va. 23222. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Service arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, Virginia 23666. |
Nellye Matthews Baker WILLIAMSBURG - Nellye Matthews "Nell" Baker, 72, a resident of Williamsburg since 1984, died Nov. 28, 2008. She was a former switchboard operator for DePaul Hospital in Norfolk and for AT&T before becoming a historical interpreter for Colonial Williamsburg in 1986. She was a member of St. Bede Catholic Church. She is survived by her three children, Katherine E. Baker of Williamsburg, Douglas J. Baker and wife Alma of Maryland and Suzanne B. Starbuck and husband Gary of Williamsburg; six grandchildren, Matthew, Jonathan, Katherine, Christopher, Jamie and Johnny; and numerous beloved friends. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Bede Catholic Church on Ironbound Road, Thursday, at 11 a.m. Inurnment will be private at a later date. The family will receive friends Wednesday at 7 p.m. in The William and Mary Alumni House. Online condolences may be registered at, . Bucktrout of Williamsburg is in charge of the arrangements., Charities |
will be held 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at the Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Music Ministry of Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church or to the Southwest Virginia Emmaus Community. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Andrews Catholic Church, Temperanceville. Fox & Holston Funeral Home is in charge. |
Iris Bennett, 69, of Ferrum, Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
Bernie W. Owens |
Dec 2, 2008 Bernie Woodrow Owens, 64, of Ararat, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Owens was born in Stokes County, N.C., on Feb. 23, 1944, to Mary Eliza Hooker Owens of Francisco, N.C., and James Woodrow Owens. His father preceded him in death. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife of 44 years, Glenda Smith Owens of the home; two daughters, Sherry Lynn Owens of the home and Candy Burkhart of Ararat; two sons, Dale Owens of Dry Pond and David Brian Owens of Ararat; five grandchildren; four sisters, Libby Whitt of Dobson, N.C., Katie Sue Bowman of Pilot Mountain, N.C., Beanie Stuart of Francisco, N.C., and Gail McMillan of Pfafftown, N.C.; and a brother, Roland Owens of Lawsonville, N.C. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Unity Church in Ararat with Pastors Buford Jessup and Wayne Moore officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart from 6 to 8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Bernie Owens Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o BB&T Bank, P.O. Box 352, Stuart, Va. 24171. |
BEVERLY, Cornelia Leona, 98, a retired Richmond Public School teacher, entered eternal rest on October 25, 2008. A memorial service will be held at Moore Street Baptist Church, 1408 W. Leigh Street, on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. |
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BOWLING, Jean W., 85, of Richmond, passed away November 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Hays Bowling. She is survived by four children, Dianne B. Cardwell and husband, Frank F. Cardwell Jr., of King George, Vicki B. Terry and husband, John Terry, of Richmond, Richard H. Bowling and wife, Ruth Bowling, of Chesterfield, and Roger L. Bowling and wife, Joan Bowling, of Richmond; two brothers, Don L. Wilson of Oak Hill, W. Va., and William L. Wilson of Fayetteville, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bowling served in the U. S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve during World War II, where she was stationed in Arlington, Va. She was a member of Ginter Park Baptist Church for over 50 years. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Woody Funeral Home - Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Rd., and where services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad. |
will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Kings Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Wythe County. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Simpson Funeral Home. 366-0707., Charities |
Vernice Bridgers WINDSOR - Vernice Bridgers died Nov. 30, 2008. A funeral will be Friday at 1 p.m. in Mount Olive Baptist Church, Lewiston. Reynolds Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel., Charities |
will be held Friday at noon in Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at, Charities |
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BURTON, Richard Jr., of Richmond, departed this life November 30, 2008. He is survived by his two children, Richard Burton III and Deborah Burton; sister, Flora Green (John W.); five aunts, four uncles, several nieces and nephews, a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where funeral services will be held Thursday, December 4, at 1:30 p.m. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greensboro Urban Ministries, 305 W. Lee St., Greensboro, NC 27406 or to Broad Street United Methodist Church, Organ Renovation Fund, P.O. Box 169, Statesville, NC 28687. The family is deeply appreciative to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, especially Cameo Porter and Teresa Coleman and to Wilma Coffey, her friend and caregiver. Hanes Lineberry, North Elm Street Chapel, is assisting the family., Charities |
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Gerald Heywood Caffee CHESAPEAKE - Gerald "Jerry" Heywood Caffee, 71, died Dec. 1, 2008. He was a native of Norfolk, a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and the sub safe director for SUPSHIP, Newport News. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech and a member of ASME. Jerry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jo Ann Caffee; two sons, Scott Caffee and his wife Jennifer of Northville, Mich., Mark Caffee and his wife Theresa of Chesapeake; five grandchildren, Christopher, Tyler, Peyton, Madison and Ashley; a sister, Jane Skelton and her husband Arden of Chesapeake; a brother, Fred W. Caffee and his wife Sharon of Chesapeake; sister-in-law, Sue Spring of Suffolk; nephew, Joshua; and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Rebecca and Leigh M. Caffee. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Aldersgate United Methodist Church by the Rev. David Drinkard with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will receive friends in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home or memorial contributions may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Condolences can be made online at, Charities |
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Jerome Thomas Carmody NORFOLK - Jerome Thomas "Coach" Carmody, 70, of the Ocean View section of Norfolk, passed away Nov. 30, 2008, in Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center. He was the son of the late Lt. Cmdr. Harry T. Carmody and Louise H. Carmody. He retired from the Norfolk Fire Department as a captain. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Council 3548 and the American Legion Post 327. Capt. Carmody is survived by his daughter, Michelle C. Wood; two sons, Jerome D. Carmody and wife Mary and Rory W. Carmody; and a brother, John M. Carmody and wife Elizabeth, all of Norfolk. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Amanda, Michael, Shannon, Thomas, Meghan and Emma; his niece, Corinne; and his nephew, Paul. He was predeceased by his son, Michael T. Carmody. A funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Father W. Daniel Beeman officiating. The burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, today from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Athletic Association c/o Peggy Barney at Holy Trinity Catholic Church or the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, December 5, 2008, at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, S.W., Blacksburg, Va., Charities |
Ann K. Casey, 66, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Charities |
Irene Seaman Cash, of Vesuvius, Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Brandon Oaks Retirement Community. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, 1706 Grandin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24015. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
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Dec 2, 2008 The funeral for Charles Lester Cook, 59, of Fieldale, who died Nov. 27, 2008, was held Monday at Reach Out Apostolic Tabernacle with Bishop Lorenzo Hall officiating. Burial was in the Penn family cemetery with full military honors and a flag presentation by Salem veterans. Pallbearers were Sam Holland, Harry Dillard, Marcus Cook, Bernard King, Carlton Thomas and Randolph Yates. Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
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Jane Warren Clower MERRY HILL - Jane Warren Clower, 82, of the 200 block of Merry Hill Road, died Nov. 30, 2008. A celebration will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Evans Funerals and Cremations Chapel, Edenton. |
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11 a.m. December 6, 2008, St. James Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 366-0707., Charities |
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Sheldon M. Congleton CHESAPEAKE - Sheldon M. Congleton, 69, passed away Nov. 30, 2008, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Robert and Euleigh Congleton. Sheldon was an avid North Carolina college basketball fan. He retired after 30 years in the transportation industry, both maritime and trucking. Before his illness, he enjoyed the Outer Bank of North Carolina. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Cheri M. Congleton of Chesapeake; a daughter, Katelynne; and beloved dogs, Sam and Maggie. He is also survived by his sister, Linda Hathaway and nephew, John Hathaway, both of Kelford, N.C., and niece, Staci Hathaway of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., as well as numerous aunts and cousins. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 1146 Rodgers St., Chesapeake. The Rev. Henry Boschen Jr. will officiate. The interment will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Norfolk. The viewing will begin today with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Musselmani, Dr. Rakowski, Dr. Onufer, the staff of Cardiovascular Associates and the nursing staffs on the 2nd and 6th floors of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for the care and compassion shown to Mr. Congleton. Memorial contributions may be made to the or the . Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at |
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Beulah Harvey Couch, 81, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424., Charities |
1 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008, Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Collins McKee Stone, Martinsville Chapel., Charities |
Bonnie Dale Craig, 57, of Bedford, Va., died on Sunday, November 30, 2008. Funeral 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Timber Ridge Baptist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., Charities |
s. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
In Loving Memory of Our Very Special Daughter and Sister Leslie Michelle CRAWFORD 12/3/1984 6/13/1998, "When someone you love, becomes a memory,, the memory becomes a treasure", Today is your 11th Heavenly Birthday, and your 24th Earthly Birthday, but to us you will always be remembered as our 13 year old sweet girl, who left us way too soon. We remember your love of Stars, Rainbows, and singing "Happy Birthday." Celebrate in Heaven with family members you have joined and friends Katie and Ryan. When we see rainbows, we feel your presence and know you are safe and watching over us nightly through the star light. Send more rainbows to remind all who knew you and miss you that you were a treasure., Happy Birthday, Miss Leslie, Love You and Miss You, Mommy, Daddy, Jeremy, Amy, Nicholas, Bradley and Barbara, Charities |
CURETON, George M., departed this life November 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Marion L. Cureton and sister, Dr. Grace Stanford. He is survived by his son, Timothy Cureton; daughters, Toren Cureton Austin (David); five grandchildren; mother, Margie T. Cureton; two sisters, Helen Cureton and Kathryn Johnston (Alva); a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral rights will be conducted on Thursday, 12 noon at Holy Rosery Catholic Church, 3300 R Street. Monsenior Walter Barrett Jr. officiating. Interment Washington Memorial Park (Sandston). Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. |
Linda D. Dagner VIRGINIA BEACH - Linda D. Dagner, 58, of the 600 block of Redkirk Lane, passed away Nov. 26, 2008. She is survived by three children, Cashena, Lana and Corey Dagner; seven grandchildren, two brothers, three sisters and a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Thursday in Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 6421 Providence Road, Virginia Beach, at noon. Graves Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. |
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. Memorial donations may be made in Amy's honor to the SPCA of Virginia Beach. You may visit Amy's everlasting memorial and send tributes to the family at www.mem.com., Charities |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, in the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke, Va., Charities |
Dallas E. Dilday NORFOLK - Dallas Edward Dilday, 75, of the 900 block of Ocean View Ave., died Nov. 29, 2008, in Norfolk Health Care Center. Mr. Dilday was born in Norfolk, a son of the late Dallas Lee and Celestin Anna Brady Dilday. He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and the Norfolk Jaycees. He was a 1950 graduate of Norview High School and attended Old Dominion University. Dallas was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He retired as an accountant and from Nansemond on the Bay. Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Anita D. Bene of Norfolk, a niece, two nephews and four great-nieces. A graveside celebration of Mr. Dilday's life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Cool Spring Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Robert May officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the , 930B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. Garrett Funeral Home, Ahoskie, N.C., is serving the Dilday family., Charities |
Helen Campbell Divers, 84, of Montvale, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., Charities |
Robin Noelle Donnelly, 41, of Vesuvius, Va., died on Sunday, November 30, 2008. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
Doris M. Easter |
Dec 2, 2008 Doris Marie Easter, 66, of Fieldale, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born in Virginia to Tonsie Crews and Dovie Harris Crews. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a self-employed caregiver. She attended Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Curtis Easter; a son, Tony Wade of Arizona; a sister, Dale Barrett of Fieldale; and two grandchildren The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service with the Rev. Harold Fitzgerald officiating. Burial will be in the Crews family cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon until time for the service Wednesday the funeral home. |
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EDWARDS, Melissa Ann, 42, of Chesterfield, Va., passed away on December 1, 2008. She was a loving wife, mother and daughter and had a deep love for animals. Mrs. Edwards was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Colonial Heights. She was also a dedicated school mom. Mrs. Edwards is survived by her loving husband of 11 years, Garland W. Edwards; children, Mikayla and Joshua Edwards, Trinity Perrine and husband, Terry, of Prince George, and Andrea Melton of Hopewell; stepchildren, Angela and Grant Edwards of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Karis and Kaden Perrine; mother, Colleen Moody of Hopewell; father, William Moody of Emporia; and sisters, Stephanie Smith of Cary, N.C., Leeanne Williams and Leslie Smith, both of Hopewell. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with interment following in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Colonial Heights or to your local S.P.C.A. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
Eskew, Jewel William - Jewel William Eskew Jewel William Eskew, died on Sunday November 30, 2008 at Ruxton Health Center of Woodbridge. He is survived by his daughter, .... |
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via live webcast and to sign the online guestbook at |
and all other times at the home of her daughter, 828 Craig Drive, Suffolk., Charities |
s 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, Alleghany Church of Christ. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Charities |
FIELDS, Lois Ruth Jinkins, age 93, passed away November 30, 2008 at Westminster Canterbury, Richmond. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Herman R. Fields and by her parents, William Y. and Mabel M. Jinkins. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara F. Lucord and son-in-law, L.R. Lucord Jr.; and by her son, Thomas R. Fields and daughter-in-law, Lila C. Fields. She is also survived by her five loving grandchildren, Diane Fields Capozzalo and her husband, Chris, Justin Fields, Bruce Lucord, Mark Lucord and Jennifer L. Boykin and her husband, Bruce. She is also survived and dearly loved by her six great-grandchildren, Sarah Lucord, Kara Lynne Lucord, Mitchell Lucord, with whom she shares a birthday, Jonathan Boykin, Ben Boykin and Charlie Boykin. She also leaves many nieces and nephews whom she adored. Lois grew up in Ashland, Va. and graduated from Farmville State Teachers' College, now Longwood University, where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority. She worked for many years as a librarian for the Virginia State Library in Richmond. Lois was also actively involved in the life of Battery Park Christian Church for 50 years. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 3 at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. A graveside service at 11 a.m., Thursday, in Hollywood Cemetery will be private. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel of Westminster Canterbury, 1600 Westbrook Ave. at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 4 with a reception for everyone on the Roof Terrace immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Fellowship Fund of Westminster Canterbury Foundation, 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227 or to the Battery Park Christian Church Memorial Fund, 4201 Brook Rd., Richmond, Va. 23227. |
FOGG, Elizabeth Spencer, 83, of Manquin, died peacefully November 30, 2008. Born in Buckingham County, Va., she was the daughter of Robert and Ruby Spencer. Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Whitt Fogg. Known as Elizabeth, Momma, Nanny and Aunt Bitty-Bet, her spirit lives on in her children and their spouses, Keith and Beth Fogg, Kathy and Bill Berry and Kim and Jimmy Bell; her grandchildren, Kristin, Kevin and Kent Fogg, Micah and Amber Berry and Bethany and Rachel Bell; her devoted sisters, Janath Smith and Lidie Spencer; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her older brother, Jack Spencer. A committed member of Monument Heights Baptist Church, Elizabeth humbly served others as she lived her Christian faith. For decades, she volunteered at Henrico Doctor's Hospital on Parham. Her love touched hundreds of children whom she taught in Sunday School over the years. Nurturing and caring for her family was her joy. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Monument Heights Baptist Church, 5716 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226 on Saturday, December 6 at 1 p.m. A private interment was held for family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Monument Heights Baptist Church. |
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Fulton, Ronald - Ronald Fulton Ronald Fulton passed away on November 30, 2008 in INOVA Fairfax Hospital. He was the beloved father of Deborah M. Dempsey, Vikki .... |
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FUNAI, Joseph Willard, 93, of Richmond, passed away November 30, 2008. Born in Lynchburg on August 20, 1915, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha Louise Marshall Funai; his parents, Anthony and Clara Funai; one brother and three sisters. He is survived by a devoted daughter, Joyce A. McDaniel of Mechanicsville; and a devoted son, Joseph W. Funai and his wife, Carolyn, of Chesterfield; eight devoted grandchildren, Brenda M. Butler, Patricia M. Moss, James and Ronald McDaniel, Kathy Funai Sword, Karen F. Leffler, Bruce Funai and Chris Bryan; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a devoted niece, Margaret Conner Allen. Mr. Funai was a lifelong member of Village Presbyterian Church and served as both deacon and elder. He retired from E.I. DuPont, Richmond, Va., after 42 years. He will be remembered always by his family and friends for his deep love of them, kindness, and generosity. He is affectionately known by children of all ages as the "Candy Man." After a long courageous fight with illness, he was ready for eternal rest. The family will receive friends at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008. Interment will follow in the Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Village Presbyterian Church. |
Furr Jr., Carroll Francis - Carroll Francis Furr, Jr. Carroll Francis Furr, Jr., age 72, of South Hill, Virginia, formerly of Nokesville, Virginia died Saturday, November 29, 2008 at .... |
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GARNER, Raymond A. Sr., 82, of Richmond, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008. He is survived by four sons, Graham, David, Wayne and Raymond Garner; one daughter, Janice Adams; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Park. |
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Early L. Gilbert, 91, of Huddleston, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston, Va., Charities |
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LeRoy W. Gross Jr. RICHMOND - LeRoy W. Gross Jr., 81, died Nov. 30, 2008. Surviving are his wife, Wanda; son, Robert Gross of Everett, Wash.; and a grandson, David Goodwin of Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Gross was born in Norfolk and was a 1945 graduate of Granby High School. He served with the U.S. Army from Nov. 20, 1945, to Sept. 21, 1948, and was a 1953 graduate of Georgia Tech. The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., Richmond, VA 23230. Interment will be private., Charities |
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HARDING, Dorothy Harvey, of Richmond, widow of Leon H. Harding Jr., daughter of the late Henry W. Harvey and Bertha Gilbert Harvey Childress and preceded in death by her sister, Frances Timberlake, went to be with the Lord November 30, 2008. She is survived by her son, Leon H. Harding III and his wife, Mary Ellen of Roanoke; and daughter, B. J. Harding of Colonial Heights. Mrs. Harding was a member of Mizpah #32 OES, a member for over 40 years at First Baptist Church and a member of the Bonoth Sunday school class. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd., where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Gideons International Memorial Bibles. |
will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in Hermitage on the Eastern Shore. Williams-Onancock Funeral Homes is in charge. |
Harry P. Harrell Sr. PORTSMOUTH - Services for Harry Perry Harrell Sr. will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. |
Richard J. Harris, 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Charities |
HARRIS, Richard W., 82, of Midlothian, passed away November 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Harris; and his brother, O.B. Harris. He was an employee of E.I. DuPont for 49 years. He is survived by his sons, Richard W. Harris Jr. and his wife, Katherine, Ronald C. Harris and his wife, Martha, and Michael T. Harris and his wife, Gina, all of Richmond; his daughter, Carolyn H. Letellier and her husband, Ronald of Chicago, Illinois; his stepdaugther, Velma Morgan and her husband, Robert of Palos Vertes, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mr. Harris was an active member of Central Chesterfield Ruritan Club until his health failed. During the early 1950s, he was instrumental in establishing youth baseball in southside Richmond. His family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
Romanza P. Hassell NORFOLK - Romanza P. Hassell, 44, passed peacefully into eternal rest Nov. 27, 2008. She was a native of Norfolk and the daughter of Sandra Hassell Otey and Roosevelt Davis. In addition to her mother and father, she is survived by a daughter, Romarla P. Hassell and son, Desmond P. Hassell, as well as other relatives and friends. A funeral will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Riddick Funeral Service with the Rev. Joyce Martin officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home., Charities |
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will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Hampton National Cemetery by Pastor Joseph Fry. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, today from 6 to 8 p.m., Charities |
Valerie P. Hedrick, 35, of Narrows, Va., passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008. Services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va., Charities |
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celebrating her life and ministry among us will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, at the Rescue Mission Chapel officiated by Dr. John A. Sylvester-Johnson. In lieu of flowers, Joan's family asks that contributions in her memory be made to the ministry of the Rescue Mission. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
Hoerter, Charles O. - Charles Otto Hoerter Charles O. Hoerter, Lt. Colonel, (Retired), passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Chuck was born June .... |
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HOLLAND, Dr. Elsie Goodwyn, 73, of 1609 Westwood Ave., Richmond, Va., peacefully transitioned from this earthly life early Sunday morning, November 30, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born July 18, 1935 to the late William H. Goodwyn Sr. and Etta R. Goodwyn. Her formative years were spent in the small town of McKenney, Va. (Dinwiddie, County) and, at an early age, Elsie confessed Christ and became a member of the Big Bethel Baptist Church. Even as a child, Elsie was very outspoken and exhibited leadership skills which laid a foundation for a fulfilling life, laden with numerous milestones and noteworthy events. She was a matriarch and self-proclaimed "trailblazer/trendsetter" in many arenas, and can be best summarized as a Passionate Educator, Politician/Civic Activist and Family Advocate. Elsie was a strong supporter and advocate of family values. She had strong ties to her family and was affectionately know as "Baby Sis", "Baby", and "Auntie." She leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband, Kenneth G. Holland; dedicated mother, Etta R. Goodwyn; four devoted siblings, William H. Goodwyn Jr. (Beatrice), Gloria G. Harvell (J. Larry), Larry M. Goodwyn (Alice) and Deborah G. Morgan (Preston); one surviving aunt, France R. Hicks (Wilbert); and one uncle, Fred F. Ragsdale; one godson, James Flannagan III. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Big Bethel Baptist Church, McKenney, with the pastor, Rev. A. L. Williams, officiating, and the Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Arlester Newsome Jr., eulogizing. Burial will commence at the Big Bethel Burial Park. Public viewing will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers and/or monetary donations can be given in memory of Dr. Elsie G. Holland to Virginia State University Alumni Association, P.O. Box 2488, Petersburg, Va. 23806 or University of Virginia Alumni Association Alumni Hall, P.O. Box 400314, Charlottesville, Va. 22904. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home. (804)478-4411. |
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Alma Honaker, 87,of Pulaski, Va., and formerly of Lewisburg, W.Va., passed away on November 28, 2008, in Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pulaski after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Honaker; parents, Robert and Sarah Bennett; and her brothers and sisters. Mrs. Honaker is survived by her two sons, Richard Honaker, of Pulaski, Va., and Jack Honaker, of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; six grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. Services were held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Morgan Funeral Home in Lewisburg, W.Va. Burial followed in the Adwell Cemetery near Ronceverte. Visitation was held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday at Morgan Funeral Home in Lewisburg. Seagle Funeral Home of Pulaski and Morgan Funeral Home of Lewisburg were in charge of the arrangements., Charities |
Cecil E. Hoyt II, 60, of Eagle Rocky, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Daleville, Va., Charities |
Stephen Elliott Hubbard, 53, of Henry County, Va., died on Monday, December 1, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
Rufus C. Hurt, Sr., 93, of Clayton, N.C., died on Tuesday, November 25, 2008. He was born on October 20, 1915, in Sanger, W.Va. Rufus was the former owner of Rufus Hurt Realty on Brambleton Ave. in Roanoke and a resident of Bent Mountain for many years. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Sarah Elizabeth (Sally) and Shirley Ann Hurt-Becker. Surviving members of his immediate family include his wife, Ruby Hurt; son, Rufus Hurt Jr.; and numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. Rufus was an avid pilot, contractor and builder. He served his country in the Merchant Marines during World War II and was a former fire chief in Oak Hill, W.Va., where he made an unsuccessful run for Congress in 1946. It was Mr. Hurt's wish to be cremated and his ashes interred next to his daughter, Sally, in the family cemetery in Oak Hill. Services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Wildwood Freewill Baptist Church in Garner, N.C. Flowers may be sent to the church at 5788 Cornwallis Road, Garner, N.C. 27529. Condolences may be sent to Mr. Hurt's son at bristoltraffic@bristolbroadcasting.com., Charities |
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Mrs. Bettie Gilbert Jennings, 96, of Long Island, Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va., Charities |
JOHNSON, Mr. Eugene, departed this life November 27, 2008 at Retreat Hospital. He was born February 8, 1924 in Northampton, N.C. He was preceded in death by father, Tillmon Johnson; mother, Betty Macklin Johnson; son, Keith D. Johnson; brother, Logan Johnson; sisters, Lubell Johnson, Catherine Fox, Quinnie Fox, Pauline Jones, Decola Saucier, Marie Robinson, Estelle Johnson, Ella Gowens, Pinkey James and Mary Caudle. He leaves to moan a wife, Frieda Bleckman Johnson; sister, Mrs. Lula Mae Fields of Henrico, N.C.; sons, Keith Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Audwyn Johnson, Kevin R. Johnson and Eugene Johnson Jr.; daughter, Eugenia Johnson, all of North Carolina; stepsons, Rev. Reginald Antoine of Villa Rica, Ga., Cornelle Antoine and Wayne Antoine, of Staten Island, N.Y.; special friends, Mrs. Audry Williams of Raleigh, N.C.; many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial services will be Tuesday, December 4, 2008 at Cremation Society of Virginia, 1927 Westmoreland St., Richmond, Va. 23230. 804-355-3360. |
JOLY, Joan K., 74, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Pennsylvania, has gone to be with her beloved husband, Ben, in Heaven. She left us on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 to join her parents, Frances and Harry Miller; her brothers, Charles Miller and Harry Miller; her sister, Doris Johns, as well as her son-in-law, Dale Uber. She is survived by her five children, Fran Uber, Bernard J. Joly Jr. (Lynette), Teri Hendrick (Stuart), Charles J. Joly (Quita), and Robert K. Joly (Stacy); 14 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by family, friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 5, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va., where a celebration of her life will be held at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
Edward Jones CHESAPEAKE - Edward Jones, 84, of School House Road, passed away Nov. 30, 2008, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the late E.L. Jones and Bernice Sykes Jones. He was predeceased by son, Charles A. Jones; sister, Ruby Brown and brother, Leon Jones. Eddie was a member of Centerville Baptist Church, where he was the secretary of Sunday schools for 40 years. He was a band leader for 40 years, playing the drums with the Eddie Jones and his Southern Rhythm Boys, the Four C's and the Nighthawks. Eddie loved fishing and camping at Hatteras Island, N.C., where all of his children and grandchildren joined him every year. He loved to talk about his family and was very proud of them. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Eunice Mae Jones of Chesapeake; three sons, Elmer L. Jones and wife Sharon, Benny G. Jones and wife Janet and Gary F. Jones and wife Tracey; six grandchildren, Tonya Jones and husband Bobby, Edward L. Jones and wife Jessica, Benny G. Jones Jr., Jamie Brown, Audrey Brown and Ted Brown; six great-grandchildren, Trip Jones, Sarah Jones, Lauren Jones, Lily Jones, Ethan Lucas "Luke" Jones and Canna Meinertzhagen; a brother, Claude E. Jones. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Centerville Baptist Church, Chesapeake. Dr. Donald R. Rhoton will officiate. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Viewing will begin Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Centerville Baptist Church, 908 Centerville Turnpike South, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at |
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Crawford Keith, 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
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Kilby, Jane S. - Jane S. Kilby Jane S. Kilby, age 71, of Bristow, died November 30, 2008 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Born July 31, 1937 in Gaithersburg, .... |
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in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to The Virginia Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, 5511 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, Va. 23228. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909., Charities |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Cave Spring Baptist Church, 4873 Brambleton Avenue, S.W. by the Rev. Chip Roberson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707., Charities |
.com. The Landreth family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., Charities |
In Loving Memory of Demond Kenneth LARK February 3, 1978 December 3, 2007, It's hard to believe you've been gone a year. We miss you each and every day. We miss your smiles, and your hugs. You are always on our minds., Dad, Mom, Jerrell, Inaya, Melinda and All the Familes & Friends, Charities |
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LEWIS, Margarette S., 67, of Richmond, died November 30, 2008. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home, 3021 N Street. Rev. Junius Wright officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
Lillie M. Boyd |
Dec 2, 2008 The funeral for Lillie M. Boyd, 84, of Bassett, who died Nov. 27, 2008, was held Monday at Bassett Funeral Service South Chapel with the Rev. Tracy Freeman officiating. Burial was in Snow Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Gallimore, Blake Gallimore, Roger Rakes, David Wagner, Blair Nolen, Josh Lynch, Ricky Whitlock and Shane Moore. |
Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford., Charities |
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Dolores R. Lucas CHINCOTEAGUE - Dolores Roselyn Lucas, 74, died Nov. 30, 2008. A funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Andrews Catholic Church, Temperanceville. Fox Funeral Home is in charge. |
will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens with Pastor Richard Gates officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, is handling the arrangements., Charities |
will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities |
s will be private. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
s 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
Tobey Piercy Milne SOUTHERN SHORES - Tobey Piercy Milne, born Oct. 10, 1939, of Southern Shores, N.C., died at home Thanksgiving Day Nov. 27, after a reoccurrence of breast cancer. She was lovingly attended by her immediate family. Other family members and many friends were part of her "transition team." She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert Milne; her sons, Michael and Andrew; daughter-in-law, Jalila; granddaughter, Alexa; and brother, Gordon C. Piercy and his family. A graduate of Duke University, Tobey taught elementary school in North Carolina and worked in California before moving for two years with her family to Kenya. She received her master's degree from Catholic University in social work and held positions at the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, and at United Way in Northern Virginia. While living in Reston, Va., Tobey was an adjunct professor at George Mason University, teaching graduate social work. She was a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in northern Virginia for more than 20 years and in North Carolina over the last decade. She was active in establishing the first FISH organization and black history program in Reston. After retiring to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Tobey provided Resonance Repatterning to individuals, couples and women's groups. Tobey served on the Boards of League of Women's Voters and the Southern Shores Community Association and as a long term volunteer at the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo, N.C. She provided leadership in the formation of the OBX Grassroots for Obama, in establishing the first office for a presidential candidate on the Outer Banks. Tobey danced at the Obama victory party at Kelly's! She is loved by many and shall be forgotten by none. The family will hold a private memorial at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial tributes in Tobey's name be made to the , Dare County Relay for Life, P.O. Box 1422, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 or Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741-5000. Condolences to the family may be sent via the online register at, . Gallop Funeral Services Inc. was entrusted with arrangements., Charities |
s will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Pastor Joe Greene. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Charities |
MOODY, Deaconess Christine, went to her heavenly home in the arms of the angels November 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Roy B. Moody Sr.; and two sons, Roy Jr. and Alvin Moody; a granddaughter, Rochelle Moody. She leaves behind two children, Saundra M. Harris (James) and Ronald Moody; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; three sisters, Rebecca S. Daniels, Beatrice S. Johnson and Beulah S. White; a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and an abundance of devoted friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Great Hope Baptist Church, 2101 Venable St. Dr. E. Leslie Bledsoe officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. |
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s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Brown Family Cemetery in Bedford County. Friends may call the funeral home after noon on Friday, December 5, 2008. Arrangements are being handled by Bedford Funeral Home. Condolences can be emailed to the family at bedfordfuneral@verizon.net., Charities |
will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at |
NEWCOMB, William H. Jr., 57, of Dinwiddie, died December 1, 2008 at his residence. He was the son of the late William H. Newcomb Sr. and Gertie Cober Newcomb. William retired after 37 years of service from Philip Morris Tobacco Company. He is survived by two brothers, Herman R. Newcomb and Terry L. Newcomb; five sisters, Dorothy J. Vest, Ruby V. Schwnek, Oleta V. Burton, Janet Fay Daniels and Barbara Pedro; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, December 5, 2008 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Funeral services will be private. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Association of North Carolina, P.O. Box 27985, Raleigh, NC 27611. You may sign the online guest register at, Charities |
OLIVER, Richard Dorsworth Jr., of Richmond, departed this life November 28, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Dionne Oliver; daughter, Nia J. Oliver; stepson, Rahshon K. Wilson; mother, Patricia L. Upshaw (Luell); father, Richard D. Oliver Sr.; sister, Araminta R. Oliver Coleman (Barry); grandparents, Glynestine R. Lee and Edna P. Oliver; aunt, Helen Oliver; uncle, Jesse J. Oliver; one niece, one nephew, one great-niece, two great-nephews; mother and father-in-law, Jereline and Bernard Wilson; six brothers-in-law, a host of cousins, many loving and devoted relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where the family will receive friends Wednesday (today), 5 to 7 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Thursday, December 4 at 11 a.m. Rev. Lawrence Neal Cooper officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
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Dec 2, 2008 The funeral for Opaline O. Cox, 71, of Martinsville, who died Nov. 26, 2008, was held Monday at Community Funeral Service in Ridgeway with the Rev. Dan Schelling officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Michael Burnett, Robbie Spence, Perry Adkins, James David Burnett, Ronnie Cox and Johnny Cox. |
s 2 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008, Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford, Va., Charities |
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OVERBY, Lisa Dawn, 10/8/1961 to 12/1/2008, went to be with the Lord. She is survived by her children, Jessica Cosby and Robert Brooks; two grand-children, Alexis and Jaden; her sister, Gina Harris; her aunt, Sue Shaban; and cousin, Julie Satterwhite. Services will be held at Oak Forest Baptist Church, 5101 Courthouse Rd., Chesterfield, Virginia 23832 on Friday morning, December 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. Please send flowers and donations to the church. |
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PAIGE, Samuel A. Jr., passed away November 27, 2008. Arrangements entrusted to Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Rd. www.wilsonafs.com |
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will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk with the Rev. Cathy McKinney officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Boys' Home Inc., 306 Boys' Home Road, Covington, VA 24426 or Jackson Field Homes for Girls, 546 Walnut Grove Drive, Jarratt, VA 23867-9989. Online condolences may be made at, Charities |
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Pauline J. Parks CHINCOTEAGUE - Pauline Jester Parks, 89, passed away Nov. 30, 2008. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Fox Funeral Home, Temperanceville. |
Beverly Joan Patrinely PORTSMOUTH - Beverly Joan Hodges Patrinely, 73, passed away Nov. 26, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel. |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Jones and Sgt. Richard Shedd officiating. Interment to follow at the Patterson Family Cemetery with Full Military Honors. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 4, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
Annie F. Pellegrini PFAFFTOWN - Annie Fulcher Pellegrini, 88, died Dec. 1, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in Little Grove United Methodist Church, Frisco. Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras, is in charge. |
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Dec 2, 2008 The funeral for Peter Kermit Draper, 92, of Martinsville, who died Nov. 26, 2008, was held Monday at Fayette Street Christian Church with the Rev. Alfred L. Booker officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Melvin Carter Jr., Lewis Turner Jr., Leon Draper Jr., Byron Preston, Quan Beamer and Averill Draper. Hairston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
Iona Morris Potter, 85, of Lexington, Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
POTTER, Robert W., 81, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008 at Chippenham Medical Center. He was the son of the late Harry P. and Clara Stull Potter. Mr. Potter retired as a Master Sergeant with the United States Army and also the Virginia Linen Service. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie B. Potter; a daughter, Debra S. Walwer and husband, David, of Colonial Heights; two sons, Robert W. Potter and wife, Michelle, of Portland, Ore., William C. Potter and wife, Sharon, of Chester; two brothers, Don Potter of Indiana and James Potter of Pennsylvania; four sisters, June Dellinger of Falls Church, Va., Sallie Trafalgar of Leechburg, Pa., Patricia and Nancy of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Alex and Eric McVay, Sam Spaulding and Lauren Walwer. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2008, in Grace Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Richard J. Finck officiating. Interment Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 13028 Harrowgate Road, Chester, Va. 23831. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
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at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pringles' "Charlie Fund" at the Lenoir County SPCA, P.O. Box 1481, Kinston, NC 28503., Charities |
will be officiated by Father Tim Kuhneman at 11 a.m. Thursday in Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach. To share condolences with the family, please visit, Charities |
will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in Greater Wynn's Grove Baptist Church. Reynolds Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
for 28 years, primarily in Portsmouth, retiring again in 1985. Al is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjorie Reid of Virginia Beach; his son, James Reid and his wife Janice of Ontario, Calif.; William Reid and his wife Gaye of Virginia Beach; Andy Reid and his wife Lori of Virginia Beach; Mary Cushionbury and her husband Mike of Alburtis, Pa.; eight grandchildren, Jonathan Reid, James Reid, Katie Basset, Meredith Reid, Hailey Reid, Alaina Reid, Julie Reid and Mary Kate Reid. As a charter member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Al enjoyed worshipping there and enjoyed the fellowship of its parishioners. Al will be remembered by his family for his commitment to his family, his unswerving sense of honesty and fairness. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Virginia Beach. Burial will be at Eastern Shore Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
. He also owned and operated with his father-in-law, Aberdeen Auto Service, for more than 15 years. He was an Air Force veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Left to cherish his memory are his two daughters, Amy R. Dryden and Celine N. Warner, both of Newport News; two sisters, Edna Posey of Chesapeake and Mary Gillette of Elkton; one brother, Charles Riffle of Virginia Beach; one sister-in-law, Melanie Henry of Newport News; his mother-in-law, Laquita Gibbs of Creswell, N.C.; three granddaughters, Chelsea and Brittany Riffle and Jenna Dryden; and many other family members. He was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Phyllis Gibbs Riffle. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Charles R. Tucker officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral, beginning at noon. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the , 870 Greenbrier Circle, Greenbrier Tower II, Chesapeake, VA 23320., Charities |
RILEY, Mary L., 100, of Richmond, formerly of Silver Springs, Maryland, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008. All services are private. The family is being assisted by Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel. |
Milton Rivers NORFOLK - Milton Rivers, 54, of the 1100 block of Holt St., passed away Nov. 27, 2008, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was born Feb. 6, 1954, in Norfolk, and was a 1972 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He was predeceased by his father, Melvin Whitaker. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Jean Rivers; five sisters, Celestine Waters (June), Francine Cherry (Warren), Malia Rivers, Alvinia Newell (Richard) and Juel Rivers (Earl); two brothers, Darryl Rivers and Comiker Rivers (Lucres); and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 7246 Granby St. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Family and friends will assemble at the chapel. Condolences may be offered at |
s at St. Timothy Lutheran Church of Norfolk. Gene became a real inspiration to everyone who knew him. Family, friends, healthcare providers, co-workers and everyone else he came in contact with benefited from his love of life, eternal optimism and great sense of humor. The world was definitely a better place with Gene in it. Gene will be remembered by his family as a true gentleman. He was an inspiration to his children and grandchildren and a caring and loving husband. A funeral will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, with Pastor David Penman officiating. The burial will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made in Gene's honor to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
Edna L. Roff CONCORD WHARF - Edna Louise Roff, 94, passed away Nov. 30, 2008. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Red Bank Baptist Church. Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore, is in charge. |
s will be held noon on Friday, December 5, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. G. Tolley Hurst officiating. The interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
ROYAL, Rev. Ralph C., of Richmond, and formerly of Jetersville, departed this life Saturday, November 29, 2008 at his residence. He was the pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Dillwyn, Va., and a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, Richmond. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jerelene B. Royal; daughters, Shauntrese (Lamar), Cheryl and Terri; six grandchildren; three brothers, Thomas, John and Nelson (Irma) Royal; four sisters, Viola Reed, Marcia Anderson, Gladys Robinson (George) and Minister Myrtle Royal-Dodson (Tracy); father-in-law, mother-in-law, four aunts, one uncle, five brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends and co-workers. Remains rest at Michael W. Hawkes Funeral Home, 15001 Patrick Henry Hwy., Amelia. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 5, at 11 a.m. from Hope Chapel, 9661 Wayside Ave., Amelia. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia. |
RUBLE, Lena "Mom" from the Virginian Motel, 61, of Chesterfield, Va., died November 28, 2008. She is survived by her four children, six grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, Sunset Memorial Park. |
SARGENT, Earle Carle Bridgforth, with a twinkle in her eye, danced to her heavenly home on December 1, 2008, in Richmond, Va. She woke up happy every day and never said an unkind word about anybody or anything. She is survived by her sons, William M. Bridgforth of Urbanna and Richard L. Bridgforth of Richmond; and her beloved puppy, Pinkie Poo; and grand dog, Giselle. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Mac Bridgforth; and her second husband, Charles R. Sargent. A celebration of her life will be held on December 8 at Unity Christ Church of Bon Air, 923 Buford Road, at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gardens at Maymont, 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, Va. 23220. |
will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road, Roanoke, Va. 24017., Charities |
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Church of Ascension, 405 Talbot Hall Road, Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation for the kid's college education or a charity of your choice. The Cremation Society of Virginia is in charge., Charities |
SCHOOLS, William Mallory, of Richmond, Va., died Tuesday December 2. He was 81 years old. He is survived by his wife, Patricia W. Schools; his son, David A. Schools; his sister, Evelyn S. Peple; and his stepchildren, Patricia G. McGinnis, Thomas M. Gwaltney and Sandra G. Hunter. He served the U.S. Navy during WWII. He graduated with a BA from the University of Richmond, where he was president of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He was an avid enthusiast of sailing and enjoyed playing bridge and billiards. Visitation will held Thursday, December 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. River Road Church, Baptist, 8000 River Road, and memorial services will be held Friday, December 5 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel at River Road Church, Baptist. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to River Road Church, Baptist or Bon Secours Hospice. |
SCOTT, Jewel Z., 86, of Glen Allen, passed away November 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Scott Jr.; and her daughter, Carol Ann Gentry. She is survived by two daughters, Gail Fox and Evelyn O'Berry; four sons, Charles Scott III, William L. Scott, Michael C. Scott and Malcolm L. Scott; 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. A graveside service will be held 12 noon Thursday at Signal Hill Memorial Park. Bliley's-Staples Mill assisting family with the arrangements. |
will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Powell's Point Baptist Church. Gallop Funeral Services Inc. is in charge. |
Mitchell Simmons, 17, of Chamblissburg, Va., died on Monday, December 1, 2008. Arrangements are by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
SIMMONS, Ronald Jonathan, Richmond has lost a model citizen, who left us on Thanksgiving Day after several months of battling renal cancer. Ronald grew up in Oyster Bay, Long Island, where he attended Oyster Bay High School and established himself as a talented student-athlete. He earned a scholarship to attend Hamilton College in upstate N.Y., where he graduated with a degree in public policy, played basketball and established school records in track and field, some of which still stand today. Upon graduation Ronald joined Merrill Lynch as a stockbroker until beginning a string of entrepreneurial exploits. After working with his family business, selling real estate and renovating real estate, Ronald decided to come to Richmond Virginia to establish and run a collection of companies including Cadworks Engineering Incorporated, Cadworks Industrial and Cadworks Management, a multi-faceted engineering support group that provided on-site Staffing/Human Resources and in-house engineering services for the management, design and construction of architectural, mechanical, electrical and civil projects. Cadworks serviced the Richmond, Virginia engineering community as well as national companies for 14 years. Cadworks received several small business accolades including Business of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year. While continuing his post-graduate studies in several business development courses, Ron also assisted in the development of several Richmond businesses by mentoring and consulting. He joined the Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council, where he was an active board member of the VMSDC. Ron's entrepreneurial spirit led him to purchase and operate Barracuda Waterworks, a speedboat and water-ski Rental Company in Florida. He later went on to work with Cello Development Corporation as Vice President of the Richmond Digital Scanning Division. This, while Ron stayed involved with coaching girls' basketball, coaching track and taking up woodworking, golf and cooking. His business acumen allowed him to move freely within the Richmond Virginia Business community. He was an active member of Leadership Metro Richmond. His many friends prove that he valued friendship just as important as business relationships. Ron leaves behind a large family. Most notably his mother and father, Hilda and Jonathan Simmons; his three children, Rebecca, Nicholas and Sabrina, his two brothers, Karl and Abraham Simmons; several aunts, uncles and cousins and his wife, Marjan. |
1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Monta Vista Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Charities |
will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at St. John's Episcopal Church with a reception following. Those wishing to make contributions in Camm's memory may consider a gift to the St. John's Organ Fund or the Rescue Mission's Ministry for Women. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100., Charities |
Dr. James G. Snead passed away at his home on Saturday, November 29, 2008. Dr. Snead was born in Newport, Va., on January 4, 1915, and grew up in Buchanan and Covington, Va. After working his way through medical school at the University of Virginia, where he graduated in 1944, he served in the Medical Corps, United States Navy during World War II. At the onset of the Korean Conflict, Dr. Snead served as Lt. J.G. in the U.S. Naval Department of Radiology, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Md. He completed his internship and residency in radiology at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Mich. Dr. Snead practiced radiology in Danville, Va., prior to moving to Roanoke. In 1953 he joined Radiology Associates. He became Chairman of the Department of Radiology at Community Hospital in Roanoke and was active on the medical staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He also served as President of the medical staff at Community Hospital. Dr. Snead was a devoted, longtime member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church where he was active in the music program, Fine Arts Program and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ferrum College., Honors received include the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award and the Trustees Award from Ferrum College. The James G. Snead Community Health Award, established in his name was presented by the Roanoke City Health Department for his commitment to volunteering. Professional affiliations included Roanoke Academy of Medicine; Fellow, American College of Radiology; and Counselor, Radiologic Society of North America., Dr. Snead was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Snead; and brother, Robert Snead. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn M. Snead; two sons and daughters-in-law, James G. Snead Jr. and Sandra Snead, of Atlanta, Ga., and Robert N. and Elizabeth Snead, of Roanoke; daughter, Susan Snead Jamme, of Charlottesville, Va.; five granddaughters, Martha Maxwell Snead, Elizabeth Bird Snead, Virginia Neal Snead, Susan Dare Snead and Sarah James Snead; and one brother, William Snead., Dr. Snead was a devoted father and husband. He loved life, lived it to the fullest and never met a stranger. His great loves were the University of Virginia, the practice of radiology, and Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, however, none surpassed his greatest love and proudest accomplishment his family., will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Greene Memorial United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. Memorials may be made to either the Greene Memorial United Methodist Church Fine Arts Series or Greene Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1305, Roanoke, Va. 24007., The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
Springer, Cynthia Viola Bosworth - Cynthia V. Springer Cynthia Viola Bosworth Springer, age 79, of Woodbridge died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Springer was born in .... |
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Raymond Rudolph Stanley, 89, of Thaxton, Va., died on Monday, December 1, 2008, at the home of his daughter, Carolyn. Born on November 16, 1919, in Long Island, N.Y., a son of the late Henry Morton Stanley and Anna Bierwirth Stanley. Raymond was known as a quiet man with a good sense of humor. He worked hard and was always tinkering with things. He was a dreamer and traveled around the country wherever there was construction work to be done. He settled in Huddleston and retired from Golden West Foods in Bedford. In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Helen Julia Thompson Stanley; a son, Glenn Spencer Stanley; and a brother, Richie Stanley. He is survived by five children, Carolyn Knowles and her husband, Ed, of Huddleston, Lori Murray and her husband, Mark, of Vinton, Paul Stanley and his wife, Susan, of Rome, Ga., Rhonda Conner and her husband, Larry, of Roanoke, and Ann Marie Doyon and her husband, Bill, of Little Rock, Ark.; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Stanley, of Washington State; and one sister, Virginia Kraus, of Long Island, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to Shady Grove Fire & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 541, Vinton, Va. 24179. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Charities |
Ronda Gelb Stein NORFOLK - Ronda Gelb Stein passed away Nov. 30, 2008. She is at peace. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Evelyn Gelb (New York City); sister, Renee Roth (Bayshore, N.Y.); daughter, Andra Stein (Norfolk); son and daughter-in-law, Stuart and Joy Stein; two adorable grandchildren, Jennifer and Stacey Stein (Potomac, Md.); as well as a loving and extended family, including brothers-in-law, Jerry Stein (Norfolk) and Nathan Zipperman (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.); sister-in-law, Katherine Kapler (Palm Desert, Calif.); and nieces and nephews around the country. Ronnie moved to Norfolk from Brooklyn, N.Y., to marry the love of her life, Herbert Stein, in 1956. She fell in love with the community, and the community fell in love with her. Ronnie raised a loving family, and supported Herbert in building the Stein family business. Ronnie will always be remembered as a kind and caring person. She never had a bad thing to say about anyone and was always supportive and caring for others. Ronnie always put others first. Of course, none of that was true at the Mah Jong table, where she ruled for years. Her smile would light up the sky on even the darkest days. It is said some things are too good to be true, but she really was. The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. today in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., 1501 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, and led by Rabbi Arthur Ruberg and Cantor Gordon Piltch. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Congregation Beth El, 422 Shirley Ave., Norfolk, VA 23517. |
STEWART, Garland R. "Buzz," of Mechanicsville, died December 2, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Ruth D. "Betty" Stewart. Mr. Stewart was retired from E.R. Carpenter Company. Funeral notice later. |
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. |
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s 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
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In Loving Memory of Paris W. TAYLOR A tender sigh was his last goodbye, No parting words were spoken., But as his soul went winging past, We felt the silence broken., By a thread of music low, and sweet, To fragile for the ear, As the angels welcomed, him home, With a song that only hearts could hear., ~ Children ~, Charities |
will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va., Charities |
s 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, in Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, ay Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Charities |
TOMPKINS, Ed, of Richmond, departed this life December 1, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
Simon Torres-Carreno COMO - Simon Torres-Carreno, 49, of the 400 block of Hwy. 258, died Nov. 23, 2008. A funeral was held Monday at 6 p.m. in Wilder's Funeral Home Inc., Aulander. |
Lottie Annie Trush CHESAPEAKE - Lottie Annie Trush, 99, of the 4500 block of Sunray Ave., passed away Nov. 29, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Julius and Josephine Szymanski and the widow of Simon Trush. She was the former owner of Liberty Meat Market in Berkley. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chesapeake. She is survived by her sister, Mary Sumner; her friend and caregiver, Peggy Perdue; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Sophie Trush; her sisters, Amelia, Florence, Sophia and Lucy; and her brothers, Joseph, Bernard, Julius and Felix. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 536 Homestead Road, Chesapeake, with Father Michael Boehling officiating. The burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 536 Homestead Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
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s will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Pecks Baptist Church with the Rev. Bryan D. Sheehan officiating. Interment will follow in Pecks Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., Charities |
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In Loving Memory of my husband on his first birthday in heaven Wayne WEEKS 12-3-1940 9-6-2008, Happy Birthday, We will always love you, Sadly missed by wife Bonnie, children Teresa Weeks, & David Weeks, Charities |
s will be held noon on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Frank Feather will officiate. The gathering of friends will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory, 540-362-1237., Charities |
West, Richard Francis "Dick" - Richard "Dick" Francis West Richard "Dick" Francis West, age 82, of Nokesville, Virginia died Monday, 24 November 2008 at Capital Hospice, Arlington, Virginia after .... |
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s will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Harvey Anders officiating. The interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
WHITLEY, Mary "Joy" Tippett, entered into eternal life on Friday, November 28, 2008, at her home, peacefully. She was not alone. Her number one supporter and source of positivity, Frances E. Carey, was there to the end. Joy was a Newport News native. She graduated from Menchville High School. She loyally began in the banking industry thirty-five years ago and continued until her cancer diagnosis. She leaves behind to treasure her memories her sister, Frances E. Carey; her son, John D. Whitley; and her daughter, Shannon N. Whitley. Joy also leaves behind the light of her life, Samantha "Joy" Pipkin, her granddaughter of two and one half years old and a very special family friend, Jason Pipkin. She is also survived by her brother, Jay Tippett and his wife, Mary; and their three sons, Jay, Travis, Mark and their wives. She will be truly missed by all. A special thanks goes to Odyssey Hospice, Dr. Kelly Hagan and Dr. Alice Pyles and The Virginia Cancer Institute. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Her family is being assisted by Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. |
WHITLOCK, John Stansfield, 91, of Richmond, passed away December 1, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Louise; sister, Marian W. Mullins; nephew, John P. Mullins; sister-in-law, Helen Kindervater; and cousin, Margaret J. Vincent. Mr. Whitlock was retired from the Richmond Public School System, a member of the Elks and a 60-year Mason. He served during World War II and the Korean War in the U.S. Army. A service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Woodland Heights Baptist Church, where he was a member, with family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Interment Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Woodland Heights Baptist Church, 611 W. 31st St. |
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Nancy Viars Willard, 53, of Axton, Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
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Dec 2, 2008 The funeral for William Lawrence "Bill" Shilling Sr., 74, of Fieldale, who died Nov. 26, 2008, was held Monday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with S.T. Fulcher Jr. and Robert O. Gray officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors by representatives of the Navy and the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Pythian honors were given at the graveside by Patrick Henry Lodge 82. Pallbearers were Billy Shilling, Greg Shilling, Josh Shilling, Will Shilling, Randy Ashworth, Ed Friday, Alan Sims, Robert O. Gray, Mike Thornton, Charles Clifton, Steve Chitwood, Mickey Altizer, Tim McLaurin, Russell Page, Ralph Adkins, Bill Rotenberry, S.T. Fulcher Jr. and Harold C. Gilbert. |
Reva B. Williams MURFREESBORO - Reva Barnes Williams, 66, of the 1100 block of Virginia Blvd., passed away Nov. 27, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Nebo Baptist Church. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc., Rich Square, is in charge. |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with burial following in the Williams Cemetery on Sinking Creek near Pembroke. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, December 3, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com., Charities |
2 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home in Covington, Va., Charities |
William Alva Wood, 65, of Hardy, Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mtn. Lake, 540-721-9375., Charities |
celebrating Tom's life will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, at Oakey's East Chapel. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 4, 2008, from 6 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909., Charities |
YANCEY, Deacon James J., 76, of Goochland, Va., departed this life Monday, December 1, 2008. Remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
YOUNG, Frances Louise Koss, 88, of Richmond, died on Monday, December 1, 2008. She is survived by her son, Gordon Wesley Young Jr. and wife, Susan; daughter, Nancy Young Morath; four grandchildren, Gordon W. Young III, Wesley Luke Obadiah Young, David L. Cruise and wife, Stacy, and William R. Cruise and wife, Pamela; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Young was the daughter of the late Albert and Georgie Koss. She was retired from All Saints Episcopal Church, where she was secretary for 22 years, and was a dedicated member of Huguenot Road Baptist Church. Mrs. Young loved working in her yard and being with people. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 4:30 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 5, with interment to follow in Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond, Va. 23235. |
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