Monday, December 8, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 12/08/08


 


 


 

Abrams, Deacon Spencer E.

ABRAMS, Deacon Spencer E., 70, of Richmond, Va., passed peacefully into eternal life December 4, 2008. He worked and retired from Wyeth Pharmaceu-tical Co. in Richmond, Va. He is survived by a daughter, Catherine Abrams; an adopted daughter, Michelle Abrams; three siblings, Dorothy, James, and Mary; a devoted great-aunt, Grace Patterson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 10 at 12 noon at Shiloh Baptist Church, 106 S. James Street, Ashland, Va. Rev. Lawrence Samuel officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Providence Baptist Church building fund. McCarthy, director.


 


 

Albro, Mary

Mary W. Albro VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Elizabeth Wilcox Albro died Dec. 6, 2008, in Clare Bridge Cottage Brookdale, Ithaca, N.Y. She was born June 30, 1915, the daughter of the late Lynn and Lena Bettis Wilcox in Buffalo, N.Y. She attended Oberlin College for one year and graduated from the University of Buffalo. She married John Nelson (Johnny to one and all) Albro in 1937. Her brothers, William Wilcox and Edward Wilcox and her husband, Lt. Col. John Albro predeceased her. Her daughter, Katherine Albro Houpt of Ithaca and her grandsons, Thomas of Tallahassee, Fla., and Charles of Newton, Mass., survive her. There were three primary interests in her life - cats, roses and traveling. She had a pet cat or as many as three most of her life. The most beloved was Gregory, an orange male, who moved with her through three different homes and who sat up and begged like a dog. She was an accomplished rosarian and her garden at Alanton was a showplace. Her travels began when Johnny became a career Army officer and was stationed in Tokyo and later in Heidelberg and Frankfurt, Germany. Following his retirement they traveled extensively - twice around the world - and made many other trips to east Africa, England, Indonesia, etc. In her 80s, she traveled to Morocco and Turkey. Johnny's last post was Fort Story in Virginia Beach, a place they liked so well that they retired there, built their pink and white dream house and sailed the Chesapeake in their little yacht, the Fadaway. After Johnny's death, Mary moved to a lovely eighth floor apartment in Westminster Canterbury, later leaving for New York. Contributions in her memory can be made to Clare Bridge Cottage or to the Tompkins County SPCA., Charities


 


 

Andrews, Herbert Hoover (Memoriam)

In Loving Memory of Herbert Hoover ANDREWS August 9, 1928 ~ December 8, 1997, Today, as always, your memory is near and dear to our hearts. As we get ready for the upcoming holiday season, we remember the joy and wonderment that you showed each and every Christmas. We remember how important your family, friends, and church were to you. So as we gather together, we will be thinking of you and remembering the many, many wonderful memories of our time together and will cherish them forever., With our love, Bet and Family, Charities


 


 

Ann H. Pearman 

Dec 8, 2008 A graveside service for Ann Holland Pearman, 91, of 408 Hairston St., Martinsville, who died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at her home, will be at 1 p.m. today at Roselawn Burial Park with the Rev. Dr. Phillip Waltz officiating. The family will receive friends from noon to 12:45 today at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel. She was born in Rockingham County, N.C., on May 15, 1917, to William B. Holland and Sarah Lou Gilley Holland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Anderson Pearman, and a son, James Daniel Jones. Surviving are three daughters, Barbara Jones Rose of Lanoka Harbour, N.J., Jackie Jones Chaffin of Julian, N.C., and Betty Jones Dees of Texas; a son, Bennie W. Pearman of Bassett; 21 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to The Hospice Fund, c/o Martinsville Area Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1124, Martinsville, Va. 24114.


 


 

Armstrong, Carolyn J.

Carolyn J. Armstrong, 53, of Natural Bridge, died Saturday, December 6, 2008. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory., Charities


 


 

Atkinson, Helen Winter

ATKINSON, Helen Winter, 79, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2008 in the company of her loving husband, David Leigh "Tex" at her home of over fifty years in Highland Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julian John and Bessie Broach Winter; six brothers, Joe, Jack, Herbert, Louis, Al and Bernard Winter; and two sisters, Mabel Brauer and Dot Evans. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of over 59 years, Tex; and her nine children, David Atkinson Jr., Mary Lee Gay and husband, Bery, Daniel Atkinson, Tommy Atkinson and wife, Linda, Carol Lewellyn and husband, Bryan, Becky Atkinson of Plymouth, Minnesota, Barbara Lewis and husband, Robbie, Rob Atkinson and wife, Megan of Seattle, Washington, and Amy Gustafson and husband, Dave; her grandchildren, Chip Gay and wife, Michelle, Ginny Gay, Andrew Gay, Allie, Kate and Claire Lewis, Jordan Payne and Cassidy Gustafson, Hannah Atkinson, Shannon Hodge and Patrick George, Caroline, Wil, and Molly Atkinson; and great-granddaughter, Caroline Gay will always lovingly remember their "No-No". She is also survived by her brothers, Frank and Warren Winter; and sister, Jessie Fisher. Helen graduated from Highland Springs High School in 1947 then married her high school sweetheart, Tex, in 1949 and together they started their family of nine children, which she considered her greatest accomplishment. Her children learned the value of hard work, 'penny-pinching' and resourcefulness by her example. She supported and guided them throughout their lives: expressing her love by sewing and mending their clothes, cooking delicious meals, and helping them with their homework. A member of St. John's Catholic Church for over 70 years, her faith remained a constant source of inspiration and comfort throughout her life and in her relationships with others. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 9, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. the following day at St. John's Catholic Church. Burial will immediately follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Catholic Church, 811 W Nine Mile Rd., Highland Springs, Va. 23075.


 


 

Auclair, George Edouard

AUCLAIR, George Edouard, chemist, 82, died on December 4, 2008, at his home in Springfield, Virginia, from complications due to Parkinson's Disease. In addition to his wife of 57 years, Anita Auclair, survivors include his daughter, Valerie Auclair Vest; son-in-law, Steven Vest; grandsons, Thomas Vest and Kevin Vest, all of Fairfax Station, Virginia; sisters, Idola Fairtile and Colette Desmarais; and brothers, Fernand and Paul Auclair of Massachusetts.


 


 

Bahnken, Scott

Scott Bahnken, 38, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008. He is survived by his wife, April Marie Harris Bahnken; son, Danny Bahnken; parents, Jerry and Elaine Bahnken; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rob and Carla Bahnken, Gary and Connie Bahnken; numerous nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2008 and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem., Charities


 


 

Bales, Larry W.

BALES, Larry W., 61, of Chesterfield, died Thursday, December 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Dorothy Bales; grandson, Cameron Bales; and niece, Nicole Day. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl A. Bales; son, Kevin Bales; two daughters, Kristie and Kimberly Bales; stepdaughter, Kendyl Accashian; five sisters, Jo Ann Atkins, Betty Sue Day, Carol Stratton, Barbara Nichols, and Eva Gay Bales; two grandsons, Taylor and Peyton Bales; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Bales was a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam, and a DuPont retiree. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's -Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10605.


 


 

Banks, Dorothy Cozart

BANKS, Mrs. Dorothy Cozart, mother of Medaris Roscoe Banks and devoted wife of Roscoe William Banks (deceased), died peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on December 1, 2008. She was born on October 9, 1928 in Charles City, Va. to the late Noah Cozart and Lula Cozart Mickins. Dorothy was raised in Richmond, Va. and attended Van De Vyver Catholic School before graduation from Armstrong High School. A love mother, grandmother and friend to all who were fortunate enough to meet her, she leaves to cherish her memory her only child and dedicated son, Medaris; her daughter-in-law, Bobette; and two granddaughters, Nia and India, of Silver Spring, Md.; one brother, Noah Cozart; and sister-in-law, Rosalie; and one sister, Ruby Cozart Horton; and brother-in-law, Harold, all of Richmond; and a host of nieces, nephews, and devoted friends. Services will be held on Thursday, December 11 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 909 Rennie Avenue. Viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., services will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Professional services are being provided by W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue.


 


 

Bare, Charles Reuben

s will be Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Home with Dr. William Klein officiating. Burial will follow at Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. Friends and family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2008. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory , Lexington, Va., Charities


 


 

Bell, Joyce Christine

will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities 


 


 

Bonds, Neil

Neil Bonds, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home., Charities 


 


 

Booth Jr., Claude

BOOTH, Claude Jr., of Richmond, died Saturday, December 6, 2008. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Philippines and later worked as a maintenance engineer for Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company for 25 years. Mr. Booth was preceded in death by his wife, Elma B. Booth; sister, Louise B. Jett; and brothers, Charles F. Booth Sr. and Raymond E. Booth. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Faye and Jay Jones of Hayes; granddaughter, Jenny Jones of Hayes; sisters, Clara Finnegan of Ona, W.Va., Arline Rowe of Richmond, and Barbara Morris and husband, Bob of Chesterfield; brother, Thomas Elwood Booth of Midlothian; and beloved sisters-in-law, Eloise Ridgeway of Richmond and Rosa Lee Bradham of Powhatan. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bliley's -Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at www.blileys.com.


 


 

Bralley, Alex

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Brown, Hilda Louise

Hilda Louise Brown, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Charities 


 


 

Burke, Bruce

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Burnett, Thelma C.

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Busick, James E.

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Butt, Joan J.

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Carroll, Raymond

will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield, with the Rev. Dr. Donald Rhoton officiating. Burial will follow in St. Luke's Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home and at other times in the home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 97, Smithfield, VA 23431 or to the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 117, Smithfield, VA 23431., Charities


 


 

Carroll, Tommy

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Chitwood, Maggie Elizabeth Hall

s 2 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2008, at the Hodgesville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home., Charities


 


 

Clara Hopkins 

Dec 8, 2008 A graveside service for Clara Mae Hopkins, 86, of 980 Beckham Church Road, Axton, who died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at her home, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery in Mocksville, N.C. The Revs. Eldon Morgan and Don Reynolds will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel. She was born in Mocksville on June 27, 1922, to Lonnie Phillip Hopkins and Emma Flora Leach Hopkins. They preceded her in death. She was an active member of Calvary Christian Church. Surviving are a sister, Ruth Louise Hopkins Sowers of Kissimmee, Fla.; a brother, Lonnie Lee Hopkins of Axton; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Calvary Christian Church, P.O. Box 3844, Martinsville, Va. 24115.


 


 

Clark, Carleen Murray

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Claytor, Treva (Memoriam)

In Loving Memory of our dear mother, on her 81st Birthday Treva CLAYTOR 12/8/1927 8/13/2008, When God thought of mother, He must have laughed with satisfaction so rich, so deep, so divine, so full of soul, power, and beauty was the conception. We love and miss you so much., John, Rose, Billy, Allen, Barbara Freddie, Curtis & Bobby, Charities


 


 

Cobb, Ethel

Ethel H. Cobb FRANKLIN - Ethel Frances Harcum Cobb, 100, widow of George Fenton Cobb, died Dec. 7, 2008. Born Dec. 18, 1907, in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Julius G. Harcum and Dora Gardner Harcum Daughtrey. A graduate of the Euphradian Institute, she was the oldest living member of Sycamore Baptist Church and a member of its TEL class. She is survived by her daughter, Evelyn C. Payne and her husband Charles of Courtland; her grandson, George Thomas Carr of Chesapeake; her sister, Lois D. Daughtrey of Franklin; stepgranddaughter, Sheryl Spencer and husband Mike of Christiansburg; stepgrandson, John Payne and wife Cathy of Cleveland, Tenn.; eight step great-grandchildren; 10 step great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Julian Harcum and Robert Harcum; a sister, Doris D. Kirkland; and a grandson, Floyd Michael Carr. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Roger Crump and the Rev. Matt Kidd officiating. Interment will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Evelyn and Charles Payne at 22514 South Main St., Courtland, and suggests memorials be made to the East Pavilion Discretionary Fund or Sycamore Baptist Church.


 


 

Cobb, Jesse Wilbert

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Conner, Joe

Joe Conner, 86, of Lexington, died Friday, December 5, 2008. Friends may gather with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Home., Charities 


 


 

Copenhaver, Lois "Cookie"

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Costain, Rose Wilkinson

s December 8, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. in the War Memorial Chapel on the Virginia Tech campus. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Charities 


 


 

Cross, Lois Marie Grant

will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel., Charities 


 


 

Davidson, Leigh C.

. The family requests that memorials be made to the . Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel & Crematory, 540-989-3131 ., Charities  


 


 

Davis, Billy

Billy Joe Davis VIRGINIA BEACH - Billy Joe Davis, 72, of the 300 block of Garrison Place, passed away Dec. 6, 2008, in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. A native of Hamilton, Ala., he spent 28 years on active duty with the U.S. Navy and 11 years in the Naval Reserve. He was a member and deacon of Holland Road Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Gordo, Ala., for 50 years. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Valeria Davis; two daughters, Cindy Lomberk and husband Ray and Carolyn Ricketts and husband Kurt; his mother, Myrtle West; his sister, Jan Junkin, both of Cullman, Ala.; and four grandchildren, Laura Hussey, Emily Hussey, Billy Lomberk and David Lomberk. He was predeceased by his father, William C. Davis. A funeral will be conducted at Holland Road Baptist Church Tuesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Pittman and the Rev. Jay McCoy officiating. The burial will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, today from 4 to 6 p.m. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Holland Road Baptist Church Building Fund. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Davis, Waverly E. "Bubba"

DAVIS, Waverly E. "Bubba", 76, of Richmond, passed away on December 7, 2008. He is survived by two daughters, Becky Burton and husband, James, and Sheryl Clark and husband, Jerry; three sisters, Mary Ragland, Lois Hamlet and Louise Mantlo; four grandchildren, April Burton, Candace, Chase and Chelsea Clark; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 9, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. the following day at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at Oakwood Cemetery.


 


 

Detwiler, Dorothy Janet

will be conducted by Mr. Gerald Carter, CLP, at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, in Evergreen Burial Park. Family will receive friends on Monday, December 8, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities


 


 

Drumheller, Geraldine A. Moses

will be held Monday, December 8, 2008 at 6 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel. The Rev. Kevin Cummings will officiate. A period of visitation will follow until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made in her honor may be sent to the , 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106-A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnmoakey.com. The Drumheller family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441., Charities


 


 

Dye, Ian Buskill

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Edwards Jr., William "Bill"

. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Galilee Episcopal Church Traditional Music Fund, 3928 Pacific Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling the arrangements., Charities


 


 

Elliott, Wanda Frantz

s will be private. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities


 


 

Evans, Lucy Joyce

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Fisher Jr., Joseph Paul

.com., Charities 


 


 

Garrett, Lewis Berry

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Garten, Jack E.

s Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends may share online condolence via www.memorialfd.com. The Honor of serving the Garten Family has been given to the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens Road, in Princeton., Charities


 


 

Gentry, Daphne Abel "Granny Daffy"

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George, Dr Jeffrey (Featured Guest Book)

Dr. Jeffrey George, a cardiovascular surgeon at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. 


 


 

George, Hannah (Featured Guest Book)

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Hamm, Gertrude Maxwell (Maxie)

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Harrison, Brooks

Brooks Harrison GUILFORD - Brooks Harrison, 64, died Dec. 6, 2008. A funeral will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday in Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.


 


 

Hartman, Shirley Mae

s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 with Pastor Travis Gore officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday with her family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount., Charities


 


 

Houghton, Alfred B.

HOUGHTON, Alfred B., of Richmond, passed away suddenly on December 4, 2008. Alfred was born on April 7, 1943 in Washington, D.C. to the late Evelyn Chase Houghton Barbee and Alfred Macey Houghton. He is survived by his wife, Vera Houghton; his son, Aaron David Houghton and his family; his sister, Ann Thouron; nephews, Arthur and Phillip Carpenter and their families, whom he loved. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, at St. James's Episcopal Church, 1205 W. Franklin St. Burial will be private in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave., P.O. Box 269, Nantucket, Mass. 02554.


 


 

Howard, James Craig

James Craig Howard, 65, of Bedford, died Sunday, December 7, 2008. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford, 540-586-7360., Charities 


 


 


 


 

Humphrey, Linda Lou Vest

Linda Lou Vest Humphrey, 60, of Salem, Va., died December 4, 2008. Celebration of Life 11 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2008, Christian Life International Church. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., Charities


 


 

Hutson, Cynthia

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Jackson, Thelma Gilbert

s will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Roger Graves will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities


 


 

Jefferson, Antoine D.

JEFFERSON, Antoine D., of Richmond, departed this life December 6, 2008. Remains rest at the Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later.


 


 

Jessee, Wilson

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Johnson, Alfred Trenton

s will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the Reese Funeral Chapel with Mr. Jack King officiating. Interment will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements., Charities


 


 

Jones, Charles William

JONES, Charles William, 83, of Glen Allen, Va., died Friday, December 5, 2008, of pancreatic cancer. Mr. Jones was a native of Spotsylvania County and a longtime resident of Fredericks-burg. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later in the U.S. Merchant Marine. In 1959, he joined the Campus Police Department at Mary Washington College. After 30 years of service there, he retired as the Campus Police Chief. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mildred Stephens Jones, of Glen Allen; daughter, Sheri Jones, also of Glen Allen; son, William Jones of Colonial Beach; two granddaughters; two grandsons, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a future date. Interment will be private. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Hospice or the American Cancer Society.


 


 

Jones, Jeffery L.

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Jones Jr., Charles Samuel "Sammy"

JONES, Charles Samuel Jr. "Sammy", 61, of Longview, Texas, formerly of Doswell, Va., passed away on December 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Jones. He is survived by his mother, Edith J. Sharpe; two sons, Mark and Chris Jones; daughter, Rebecca Jones McKnight; six sisters, Jeanie Halcumb, Hazel Timinski, Beverly Thornburg, Robin Davis, Debbie Sharpe and Vickie Sanchez; and three grandchildren, Makayla, Daniel and Nichole. Family will receive friends Monday, December 8, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, where services will be held Tuesday December 9, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Taylorsville Baptist Church Cemetery in Doswell.


 


 

Kay, Anne Rowe

KAY, Anne Rowe, 73, passed peacefully in her sleep December 6, 2008. The widow of Robert Allen Kay Jr., she is survived by three daughters, Kathy May and husband, Mike, of Glen Allen, Robin Westman and husband, Mark, of Henrico, and Betty Whiteside and husband, Brink, of Manakin-Sabot. She delighted in her three grandchildren, Anne Paige Lansinger, Robbie and Kaylyn Whiteside. She was devoted to Upper King and Queen Baptist Church, and in her lifetime served in almost every leadership position: Girls in Action Leader, Principal of Vacation Bible School, President of WMU, and finally Deacon, the second ever woman to be elected to the board. She cherished family and friends in King and Queen County, and in the last year and a half, had enjoyed new friends she'd made at Covenant Woods. Funeral service will be held at Upper King and Queen Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Upper King and Queen Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 40, Newtown, Va. 23126. Arrangements by B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett.


 


 

Keen, Rufus

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Keith, Fredrick William

Fredrick William Keith, 67, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home., Charities


 


 

Kemp, Bernard F.

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Klein, Camille

at 5:30 p.m. every evening through Thursday. Condolences may also be offered to the family at, Charities 


 


 

Larry B. Purcell 

Dec 8, 2008 Larry Burton Purcell, 66, of Stuart, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at R.J. Reynolds-Patrick County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Henry County on Nov. 24, 1942, to Frank Burton Purcell and Lottie Grady Purcell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Purcell Adams. He was retired from DuPont and had driven a truck for J.C. Joyce Trucking and Paving. He was on the fire brigade at DuPont, a volunteer with the Patrick Springs Fire Department and a 1961 graduate of Hardin Reynolds School. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Emma Jean Hall Purcell of the home; a daughter, Amy Williams of Troutville; a son, Mark Purcell of Patrick Springs; two grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Jim Churchwell and Brother J.R. Rakes officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour before the service and other times at the home of her sister-in-law, Margaret Ayers, 143 Twin Ford Loop, Stuart. Memorials may be made to the Patrick Springs Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 121, Patrick Springs, Va. 24133 or to the Jeb Stuart Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 340, Patrick Springs, Va. 24133.


 


 

Lawson, Nannie Irene (Jeffries)

LAWSON, Nannie Irene (Jeffries). Born October 4, 1926, died quietly at home on December 6, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents, Benjamin H. and Bertha D. Jeffries; and seven sisters and four brothers. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Frank Houston Lawson Sr.; daughter, Penelope Lawson Mills; son, Frank Houston Lawson Jr.; and their respective spouses, Denny Mills and Pat Lawson; three grandchildren of whom she was so proud, Leslie Mills Kimball and her husband, Peter, Kathryn Young Lawson and Brian Houston Lawson; her joy, great-granddaughter, Lane Evelyn Kimball; many nieces and nephews; and her church family. Nan grew up in Marshall, Va., worked at the Department of The Treasury during World War II, and lived most of her married life in Vienna, Va., where she raised her children, was a small business owner and a member of Vienna Baptist Church. Later, she moved to Ashland, Va., where this kind, caring, giving woman found kindred spirit at First Baptist Church Ashland, especially in the Friendship class. She loved flowers, enjoyed the beauty of her garden and was a member of the Clay Spring Garden Club. Nan was creative and talented; she was an expert seamstress, quilter, crafter and oil painter. Family was at the top of her list closely followed by home, Christmas and chocolate. Among other things we will miss her sweet smile, her sense of humor and her busy hands that lovingly created so many treasures. The family will receive visitors at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va., 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 8. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, at First Baptist Church Ashland. Entombment Greenwood Memorial Gardens.


 


 

Levet, Suzanne Rosenbloom

LEVET, Suzanne Rosenbloom, 67, of Glen Allen, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart A. Levet; father, Jerome Rosenbloom; and brother, Alan Rosenbloom. She is survived by her children, Cheryl and Robert Levinson, Marci and Benjamin Danzing, and David Levet; five grandchildren, Danielle and Allyson Danzing, Hillary Levinson and Gabrielle and Zachary Levet; mother, Marjorie Rosenbloom; two sisters-in-law, Reggie Levet and Meryl Rosenbloom; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Susan was involved in numerous organizations such as the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, Jewish Women's Club, Hadassah, Temple Beth-El, and several book clubs. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, who always put her family first. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, December 8, at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., with interment to follow in Richmond Beth-El Cemetery at Forest Lawn. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to Relay for Life or to the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond (JCFR).


 


 

Light, Victor Traul

at the church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Charities 


 


 

Lois G. Cross 

Dec 8, 2008 A memorial service for Lois Marie Grant Cross, 80, of Martinsville, who died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel, with the Rev. Phillip Curran officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and other times at the home of her daughter, Ann Wickline, 1920 Dundee Lane in Martinsville. She was born in the Mountain Valley area of Henry County on June 6, 1928, to Charles Eanes Grant and Myrtle Brown Belcher Grant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Hampton Cross. She graduated from Axton High School in 1945 and received a two-year degree from James Madison College. She was retired from a clerical position at DuPont. She was a member of Broad Street Christian Church and was a past member of Forest Park Women's Golf Association. Surviving in addition to her daughter are two sons, William W. Cross of Versailles, Ky., and Charles H. Cross of Martinsville; a sister, Margie Lowe of Greensboro, N.C. and eight grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4504 Starkey Road SW, Suite 115, Roanoke, Va. 24014.


 


 

Luke Jr., Lennie

Lennie W. Luke Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Services for Lennie W. Luke Jr. will be held at 1 p.m. today at the graveside in Olive Branch Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge.


 


 

Martin, Alvin M.

Alvin M. Martin, 61, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel., Charities


 


 

Mary Peters 

Dec 8, 2008 The funeral for Mary Dillon Peters, 78, of Collinsville, who died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stone Memorial Christian Church with the Rev. Tim Wood officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Memorial Park in Rocky Mount. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Stone Memorial Christian Church and other times at the home on 3546 Sunset Road, Collinsville. She was born in Franklin County on March 18, 1930, to Clifton and Emmalyne "Dotsy" Brown Dillon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth W. Peters; her second husband, Grady H. Peters; and her step-son, Winfrey Lee Peters. She was a 1948 graduate of Franklin County High School. She retired from DuPont with more than 30 years of service and was a member of Stone Memorial Christian Church. Surviving are a daughter, Victoria Lomax Duggan of Jacksonville, Fla.; a step-daughter, Ginnie Peters Caudell of Hanover; two step-sons, Grady H. Peter Jr. of Goodview and Algie D. Peters of Roanoke; two brothers, Andrew Dillon of Midlothian and Bobby Guy Dillon of Rocky Mount; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Stone Memorial Christian Church, 3030 Virginia Ave., Collinsville, Va. 24078.


 


 

McCoy, Williams S.

William S. (Buddy) McCoy, 76, of McCoy, died Sunday, December 7, 2008. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Charities


 


 

McPeak, Opal Nolen

s 11 a.m. on Monday at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Radford., Charities


 


 

McPhillimy, Nelson

will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Raleigh Memorial Park, 7501 Glenwood Ave. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Ave. The family sincerely wishes to thank the staff at Rex Rehab for their dedication and kindness. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mem.com., Charities


 


 

Meadows, Barbara

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Melvin, Nancy

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Miles, William Henry

s 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at Fieldale Baptist Church. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory., Charities 


 


 

Miller, Robert Louis

MILLER, Robert Louis of Chesterfield passed away December 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertie L. Miller. He is survived by three daughters, Donna Warthan, Vicky Yerby, and Barbara Dunn; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and Calvin and Betty Belcher. Mr. Miller was retired from Reynolds Metals. He was past governor of Manchester Moose Lodge #699, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and was a founding member of the Catholic Church of the Epiphany. His family will receive friends 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Catholic Church of the Epiphany. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church, 11000 Smoketree Drive, Richmond, Va. 23236.


 


 

Moore, Martha Elisabeth Riis

MOORE, Martha Elisabeth Riis, who was born in Bend, Oregon on February 28, 1914, died on the 6th of December 2008, at her home at The Hermitage in Richmond, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth Riis; her sister, Ruth (Dickie) Jones; and by her former husband, James Thomas Moore II. She is survived by her children, Elisabeth Riis Moore Usry and husband, Dallas B. Usry, James Thomas Moore III and wife, Elizabeth, John Roger Tyler Moore and partner, Randi Wortham, Gretchen Moore Cooke and husband, Dr. A.W. Cooke, and Nancy Ruth Moore Watts. She is also survived by grandchildren, Lisa Gail Usry and partner, Meredith Wallace, and their children, Mallory Usry and Lucas Usry; Stephanie Elisabeth Usry Bellestri and husband, Jeffrey, and their children, Kylor and Caulley; Lela Riis Usry Agnew and husband, David, and their child, Dallas; Jacob Quarles Moore; James Thomas Moore IV and wife, Anne Marie, and their children, Tobias and Luca; Erika Susan Moore; Benjamin Riis Moore; Aaron William Cooke and wife, Robin; Jennifer Elisabeth Rinehart and husband, Chris, and their child, Isabella; Adrian Walker Cooke and wife, Jessica, and their child, Kendal; and Christopher Allan Merhige and wife, Elizabeth Ming Tung, and their child, Maya. Martha attended Westhampton College and graduated from The Richmond Division of the College of William and Mary in 1937. She was a social worker in Hanover, Henrico, and Richmond for over 30 years. She was an accomplished photographer, author, and artist. She was a member of the Hanover Women's Club (past president), Monument Heights Women's Club, and was active in community and alumni activities throughout her life. She was also a member of St. Paul's and St. Stephens Episcopal Churches. The family wishes to express its deep appreciation for all the kindness and care provided by all the staff of The Hermitage and for the many friendships Martha enjoyed in the Hermitage community. Arrangements will be handled by Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, where the family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Hanover. Memorial gifts may be made to The Hermitage Employees Christmas Fund, 1600 Westwood Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23227; St. Paul's Church, P.O. Box 441, Hanover, Va. 23069; or the John Riis Endowment at VCU Library, P.O. Box 842033, Richmond, Va. 23284-2033.


 


 

Morefield, Dolores

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Morgan, Polly

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Norman, Pauline

Pauline Derby Norman VIRGINIA BEACH - Pauline Derby Norman, 92, formerly of Virginia Beach, passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008. Born in Norfolk, Mrs. Norman is survived by three cousins, Helen Keaton, Brenda Albury and Betty Young; dear friend, Angela Batchlor; and several distant cousins. She was predeceased by two sisters and a brother. Services will be private. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Novak, Charles Alan

Charles Alan Novak, 36, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, December 6, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Christiansburg., Charities 


 


 

Oneschuk, Walter

will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sloan-Kettering Memorial Hospital. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Osborne, Vennie

No Description Available! 


 


 

Palmer, Ardelia K.

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Perdue, Duane M.

will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church. Interment will be private. The Rev. Everett Kier will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Duane's name may be made to either the American Red Cross at 352 Church Avenue, SW in Roanoke, Va. 24016 or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Virginia Chapter at 5511 Staples Mill Road Suite 202-B in Richmond, Va. 23228. Online condolences to the family may be made at johnmoakey.com. The Perdue family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441., Charities


 


 

Peters, Mary Dillon

will be Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 2 p.m. in Stone Memorial Christian Church with the Rev. Tim Wood officiating. Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Park in Rocky Mount. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008 at Stone Memorial Christian Church, and at other times at the home on 3546 Sunset Road, Collinsville. Memorial donations may be made to Stone Memorial Christian Church, 3030 Virginia Ave., Collinsville, VA 24078., Charities


 


 

Pickett, Roger

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Pike, Norma J.

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Poindexter, Waverly

Waverly Poindexter, 60, of Lynch Station, Va., passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna., Charities 


 


 

Potter, Iona Morris

s 11 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2008, at Collierstown Presbyterian Church., Charities 


 


 

Powell, Gladys A.

POWELL, Gladys A., 66, of Colonial Heights, died Saturday, December 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn N. Avent; and longtime companion, Rex Arterburn. Survivors include her father, Leroy C. Avent of Emporia; sons, Martin Powell and wife, Tina of Sutherland, Michael W. Powell and partner, Rodney Miller of Chesapeake and Will Arterburn of Colonial Heights; daughters, Teresa Higginbotham and husband, Arnie of Matoaca, Leslie Jones and husband, Gary of Carrollton, and Renie Arterburn of Colonial Heights; grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Madison, David, Jenna and Coy; two sisters, Judy Sculthorpe of Emporia and Ann Dimler and husband, Al of Fairfax Station; two brothers, Roy Avent and wife, Brenda of Raleigh, N.C. and Richard Avent and wife, Joyce of Jarratt. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (tomorrow) at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd. in Jarratt, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Interment will follow at Greensville Memorial Cemetery in Emporia.


 


 

Powers, Delmar Hank

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Powers, Ervin O.

POWERS, Ervin O., 79, of Glen Allen, passed away December 5, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bernice H. Powers; one stepdaughter, Sandra Nixon Schaefer; one stepson, Herbert "Wayne" Nuckols; two grandsons, David Nuckols and Paul Nixon; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Curtis Powers of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, Vangie Rippie of Charlotte, N.C. and Billie Owens of Charlotte Area, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Powers worked at Philip Morris for 35 years. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday, December 8, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. A graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday, December 9, at 11 a.m. at Springfield Christian Church.


 


 

Powers, Jeanette Blevins

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Powers, Ruth

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Pruitt, Hazel Marie

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Purcell, Larry B.

7 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart., Charities 


 


 

Reade Jr., William T.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Foley Funeral Home Chapel, Keene, N.H., Charities 


 


 

Rieley, Wilma Sue Dalton

s will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, with the Rev. Carter Sloan officiating. Interment will follow in the McManaway Family Cemetery . Friends may call Monday after 2 p.m. and the family will receive friends Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford., Charities


 


 

Rinker, Wanda Darlene

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Roberts, Richie

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Robertson, Ruby J.

ROBERTSON, Mrs. Ruby J., age 78, of Chase City, died Saturday, December 6, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Royal Robertson of the home; one son, Henry R. Robertson of Chase City; two daughters, Gayle R. Santore of South Hill and Debra R. Aguirre of Midlothian. Also surviving are four grandchildren, one brother, and three sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 9 at Farrar Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Mt. Horeb Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial considerations may be directed to Southside Rescue Squad or Chase City Rescue Squad. Condolences may be emailed to farrar@msinets.com.


 


 

Rogers, Eva R.

No Description Available! 


 


 

Sallie K. Gerstung 

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Salmon, Stephen Anthony

SALMON, Stephen Anthony, 59, of Richmond, Va., passed away Friday, December 5, 2008 after a valiant fight with cancer. He was the son of the late James E. Salmon and Wilma Salmon. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and bride of 40 years, Joyce Olliff Salmon; two devoted daughters, Jennifer Melton (Ted) and Stephanie Weis (Daniel). He was "Poppo" to three precious grandchildren, Lola and Priscilla Weis and Cooper Melton. In addition, he is survived by one brother, Joel Lee Salmon of Tamarac, Fla. He was especially proud of his service in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 to 1972. After a successful career as a real estate appraiser he joined Suntrust Mortgage as an appraisal analyst, where he loved his job and treasured his work family. He was a kind and gentle man, who never met a stranger. He could make anyone laugh during the worst of times, even his own. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. The family will receive friends Monday (today), December 8, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 9, at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Branches Baptist Church, 3400 Broad Rock Rd., Richmond, Va. 23234.


 


 

Sarver, Edward McClure

s will be conducted Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dusty Etter and Pastor Wayne Powell officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Friends may call anytime Monday and the family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr., Blacksburg., Charities


 


 

Schools, Elwood Franklin "Frank"

SCHOOLS, Elwood Franklin "Frank", 64, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on December 7, 2008. He was born on February 13, 1944 in Warsaw, Va. at the site of the current Northern Neck State Bank to the late Arlington Foxwell Schools and Lola Croxton Schools. In the seventh grade, he noticed the girl of his dreams, Barbara Ellen Lewis, and they began their loving 44-year marriage shortly after graduation from high school. Two daughters, Karen and Tammy, had the great good fortune of being given these two wonderful people as parents. Elwood worked hard all his life, putting in a long day at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, Va. and at home during the evenings and weekends, working the family farm that he so loved. He was a kind and generous man who often lent his strong arm to others in the community who needed assistance. He was a member of several community organizations and boards. Elwood was a lifelong member of Jerusalem Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Cemetery Trustee. He was a sensitive and thoughtful husband, father, and grandfather, who never forgot a special occasion. Though he did not go to college, he was a very intelligent man with an amazing retentive memory. He knew more about American history than many college professors. His children, and then grandchildren, became convinced at an early age that there was nothing he could not do, nothing he could not fix, and he never did anything to disillusion them. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Barbara; his daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and David Tarter and Tammy and Nicholas Gompper, all of Falls Church, Va.; his five grandchildren, Sarah and Lydia Gompper and David, Cole, and Anna Tarter, who have lost his loving presence much too soon. Our hearts are breaking Pop, and we will never stop missing you. When God creates a new heaven and a new earth, we pray that our family can be reunited again and that we will once again feel your strong arms around us. Others who will also miss Elwood are his mother, Lola Schools; a sister, Ann Northern; his mother-in-law, Virginia Lewis; aunts, uncles, brother and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Jerusalem Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Hilda Bronner, P.O. Box 65, Haynesville, Va. 22472. Online condolences may be made at: www.welchfuneralhomeva.com.


 


 

Shapiro, Manis

was held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Temple Emanuel Cemetery with the Rabbi Kathy Cohen officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities


 


 

Shapiro, Manis (Featured Guest Book)

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Shelton, J. Hathaway

SHELTON, J. Hathaway, 65, of Kilmarnock, died December 6, 2008. He was a lifelong waterman, a member of Claybrook Baptist Church, and an avid cat lover and caretaker of cats. He is survived by his wife, Carole B. Shelton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steven J. and Kelly Shelton of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Michael Lee and Karen Shelton of Weems; four grandchildren, Casey Lee Shelton, Elizabeth Nicole Shelton, Lindsay Carole Shelton and Danielle Lynn Shelton; a sister-in-law, Ann Shelton of Weems; and a brother-in-law, Gene and his wife, Nancy Benson of Tampa, Florida. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Lee Shelton; and his parents, Joseph P. and Dorothy K. Shelton. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 11 a.m. at the Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 975, White Stone, Va. 22578.


 


 

Shiver, Jo Ann

SHIVER, Jo Ann, 68, of Powhatan, died December 5, 2008. She is survived by two daughters, Ellen Shiver Merchant of Powhatan, Nora A. (Roger) Hall of Chesterfield; one son, Bud J. (Nancy) Shiver; six grand-children, one great-grandson; three siblings, J.T. (Ann) Fox, Glenda (Chuck) Williams and Burton (Sandy) Fox, all of North Carolina; and two sisters-in-law. The family wishes to express a special thanks to John and Karen Estep, Wilhelmina Angulo and the staff at MCV. Mrs. Shiver worked for Powhatan County Schools for over 40 years. The family will receive friends Monday (tonight), from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan, and where services will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. Entombment Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Goochland.


 


 

Shulkcum, Margaret Elizabeth

will be held in St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery, Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Msgr. Thomas G. Miller officiating. The family will receive friends Monday 2 to 5 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities


 


 

Simmons, Brenda Gaye

Brenda Gaye (Hinchee) Simmons, 59, of Callaway, died Sunday, December 7, 2008. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Charities


 


 

Simmons, Doris Hepler

s 2 p.m. Tuesday in Lone Star Cemetery. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home., Charities 


 


 

Smith, Arthur James

Arthur James (A.J.) Smith, 44, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2221., Charities


 


 

Smith, Garry

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Spencer, Dorothy

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St.Clair, Kasey Ann

Kasey Ann St.Clair, 22, of Bedford, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 5, 2008, as a result of an accident at work. She was born February 14, 1986. She is survived by her parents, Larry and Brenda Hartman St.Clair, of Roanoke County; her sisters, Brittany St.Clair, of Roanoke County and Jamie Smith and husband, Steven of North Carolina; her grandmother, Judy St.Clair, of Vinton; her roommate and special friend, Amanda Goslin, of Bedford; her little dog "Doodle Bug"; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Kasey was preceded in death by her brother, Clifford Matthew St.Clair, grandparents, Herman and Gladys Hartman, Clifford Dean St.Clair and Linda St.Clair Strader, cousins, Earl Steven Hartman, Jr. and Suzanne Matthews. Kasey was a graduate of Cave Spring High School. She was an avid UNC Tarheel fan. She loved everything related to the outdoors. She particularly loved hunting and fishing with her dad and being at the cabin with friends and family. Kasey was a gentle and loving soul and will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 7, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday, Decemember 8, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The funeral will be Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 1p.m. at the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Ken Gray and the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. Burial to follow in Jeters Chapel Cemetery. Please pray for our family at this very difficult time. Our hearts are broken. "Let us be silent that we may hear the whisper of God" Ralph Waldo Emerson., Charities


 


 

St. Clair, Kasey Ann

Kasey Ann St.Clair, 22, of Bedford, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 5, 2008, as a result of an accident at work. She was born February 14, 1986. She is survived by her parents, Larry and Brenda Hartman St.Clair, of Roanoke County; her sisters, Brittany St.Clair, of Roanoke County and Jamie Smith and husband, Steven of North Carolina;her niece, Makayla and nephew Jared, also of North Carolina; her grandmother, Judy St.Clair, of Vinton; her roommate and special friend, Amanda Goslin, of Bedford; her little dog "Doodle Bug"; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Kasey was preceded in death by her brother, Clifford Matthew St.Clair, grandparents, Herman and Gladys Hartman, Clifford Dean St.Clair and Linda St.Clair Strader, cousins, Earl Steven Hartman, Jr. and Suzanne Matthews. Kasey was a graduate of Cave Spring High School. She was an avid UNC Tarheel fan. She loved everything related to the outdoors. She particularly loved hunting and fishing with her dad and being at the cabin with friends and family. Kasey was a gentle and loving soul and will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 7, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday, December 8, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The funeral will be Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 1p.m. at the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Ken Gray and the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. Burial to follow in Jeters Chapel Cemetery. Please pray for our family at this very difficult time. Our hearts are broken. "Let us be silent that we may hear the whisper of God" Ralph Waldo Emerson., Charities


 


 

Street, Tarra Nichole

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Surface, Mary Catherine Price

Mary Catherine Price Surface, 81, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, December 7, 2008. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Charities 


 


 

Swartz, Cheryl Leslie

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Tansey, Michael Sean

TANSEY, Michael Sean, 63, loving husband, devoted father, dependable friend, died suddenly Friday, December 5, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Susan F. Tansey; son, Sean N. Tansey and wife, Christina M. Tansey; granddaughter, Corinne McMichael; daughter-in-law, Tammy L. Boyer; mother, Shannon H. Tansey; mother-in-law, Evelyn L. Frith. Additional survivors include brother, Kevin C. (Ginger) Tansey; sisters, Quita T. (Bill) Collins, Maureen M. Tansey, Colleen T. (David) Keller; sister-in-law, Sharon & Frank Bradley, Charles "Buddy" & Debbie Frith, David & Anna Frith, Sherry & Dorsett Tinsley and Michael A. Frith. He was predeceased by father, John B. Tansey, and father-in-law Charlie A. Frith Jr. He is also survived by 'bunches' of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Michael served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era, and later in the Marine Corps Reserves. He was a dedicated police officer with Henrico County Police and retired from Richmond City Police Department after serving in many departments, including K-9, S.W.A.T, and as a pilot with Helicopter Patrol. Michael then became a manufacturing supervisor with Philip Morris, USA, retiring after a 17-year career with the company. Michael's love for knowledge led his quest to become self-taught in any area that caught his eye. He held a brown belt in karate and "he could fix anything" whether it involved electrical, carpentry, or automotive. For many years Michael was an avid skydiver, and his enthusiasm brought many to the sport. He loved snow skiing, wrote poetry, cooked, and painted; and in retirement, created beautiful handcrafted furniture and gifts. Michael and his extended family and network of friends enjoyed countless hours of boating and jet skiing at their river house "Tansey Time" in Tappahannock. Despite his active lifestyle, if you needed help with anything, all you had to do was ask. With Michael's help came a joke, a story, a gleam in his eye, and a beautiful smile. Michael was Unforgettable to ALL who were fortunate enough to encounter him. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, where a memorial service will be held immediately following visitation. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.


 


 

Tompkins, Ed

TOMPKINS, Ed, of Richmond, departed this life December 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ruffin Tompkins, and 11 sisters and brothers. He is survived by five nieces, Ella Coleman, Barbara Duncan, Ida Grisley, Inez Tompkins, and Phyllis Taylor; two nephews, James Robertson and William Tompkins; great-nieces; one brother-in-law, Kenneth Ruffin; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave., where memorial services will be held Tuesday, December 9, at 11 a.m. Dr. Earl M. Brown officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 10:45 a.m. Tuesday.


 


 

Townsend, Patricia Wilkins

TOWNSEND, Patricia Wilkins, 83, retired management analyst and editor for the U.S. Department of the Navy in Washington, D.C., died at Inova Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia on December 4, 2008 of a brief illness. Patricia Wilkins Townsend was born in Altanta, Georgia on September 26, 1925. She attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee before marrying Capt. Marland W. Townsend Jr., a U.S. Navy fighter and test pilot in 1947. The marriage ended in divorce. Mrs. Townsend settled in Alexandria in the mid-1970s. She was an ardent genealogist and member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Virginia Historical Society. She was a long-standing member of St. Paul's Church in Old Town, Alexandria. Beloved mother of Margaret P. Townsend of Alexandria, she is survived by her daughter; and one son, Andrew Townsend of Costa Rica; and many devoted friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to either Carpenter's Shelter (930 North Henry Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314) and/or the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22304).


 


 

Truman, E. Louise

s will be held noon on Monday, December 8, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities 


 


 

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Updike, William Calvin

s will be held at the graveside at the Quaker Baptist Church Cemetery on Monday, December 8, 2008, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Timma officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford., Charities


 


 

Vess, Tammy Lynn Gordon

s 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge., Charities 


 


 

Vispo, Peter

will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Rosewood Memorial Park with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1051 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23502. 


 


 

Warden, Thomas James

Thomas James (T.J.) Warden, 27, of Christiansburg and formerly of Radford, died Saturday, December 6, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Christiansburg., Charities 


 


 

Warrick, Dorothy Lee Grant

s 2 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities 


 


 

Westbrook, Margaret

Margaret W. Westbrook PORTSMOUTH - Margaret Wiersdorf Westbrook, 88, of Warwick Street, loving wife of William B. Westbrook for nearly 67 years, passed away Dec. 5, 2008, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Julian Pace and Louise Smith Wiersdorf and was also predeceased by a sister, Anne Pace Hamblin. Margaret was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Kee's Business School. She clerked for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. She was a 60-plus year member at First Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth and a 50-plus year member of the Xi Beta Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She served her city as an elections officer for many years. Margaret was an accomplished creator of hand-knitted clothing and afghans. Survivors include one daughter, Kendall Rhodes and husband Carl of Portsmouth; two grandsons, Maj. Carl "Trey" Rhodes III, currently serving in Iraq, and his wife Theresa of Elizabethtown, Ky., William Taylor Rhodes and wife Kerri of Richmond; four great-grandchildren, Taylor, Carson, Blair and Lily Rhodes; a sister-in-law, Bettie Cole Holland of Williamsburg; and nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Drs. Thomas Harrington and Robert Accettola for their devoted care to Margaret over many years. A funeral will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, with the Rev. Dr. George Oehler officiating. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested in her memory to First Presbyterian Church, 515 Court St., Portsmouth, VA 23704 or The Ambassador Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 7368, Portsmouth, VA 23707., Charities


 


 

Whittaker, Diana J.

Diana J. Whittaker, 53, of Roanoke, departed this life to join her Lord and Savior and her loved ones in heaven on Friday, December 5, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Vivian Whittaker; brother, David Whittaker; and niece, Kimberly Dorsett. Left to cherish her memory are her brothers and their spouses, Frank Whittaker Jr. and Patricia, Jim Whittaker and Betty and Robert Whittaker and Cindy; sisters and their spouses, Brenda Hedge and Buddy, Kitten Mitchell and Tim and Deborah Thompson and friend, Reed; nephews, Robert Hedge II and J.R. Mitchell; nieces, Carrie Mitchell, Nikki Thompson, and Robin Kidd and husband, Scott, Morganville, N.J.; great-nephews, Cory Mitchell, J.J. Chapman, and Matt and Cody Kidd, N.J.; great-nieces, Mariah Mitchell and Jessie Kidd, N.J.; aunt, Mary Jane Christian; many, many friends; and her beloved companion and pet, Beau Bo., Special remembrances and appreciation are extended to family friends, Dr. Frank England, Mae Pagans and Josie, of New York., Diana was a member of Bethany Christian Church, where she sang in the choir. She was previously employed at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and SuperX Drugs. Diana loved the beach, especially Myrtle Beach, watching the dolphins. She was a much beloved sister, aunt and friend to many. Memorials may be made to Bethany Christian Church, P.O. Box 5192, Roanoke, Va. 24012., s will be at noon on Monday, December 8, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Matthew Ricks will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities


 


 

Wilkins Sr., James Thomas

WILKINS, James Thomas Sr., 72, of Henrico County, Va., departed this life on December 5, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Delores Wilkins; a devoted daughter, Brenda Johnson; three sons, Marvin Johnson (Cleo), James Green (Cynthia), and James Wilkins Jr. (Kelly); five grandchildren, one devoted, Lamont Johnson; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Nannie Ruth Wilkins; two brothers, Melvin (Sally), and Robert (Ella) Wilkins; mother-in-law, Hattie Eaton; three brothers-in-law, William (Mary), Ronald Eaton, and Clarence Eddey; a devoted friend, Eugene Glass; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held Tuesday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. James Alexander officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.


 


 

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for the procession to the chapel. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Avenue Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered to the family at 


 


 

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Wilson, Lily Norwood

WILSON, Miss Lily Norwood, died December 5, 2008 at The Hermitage in Richmond. She was the only daughter of Henry Harrison Wilson and his wife, Lily Tyler Wilson. She was particularly proud of her maternal grandfather, James Hoge Tyler, Governor of Virginia. Born in Richmond on February 6, 1919, she was raised in Harrisburg, Pa., Radford, Va. and Richmond. She attended the Seiler School in Harrisburg and graduated from St. Catherine's School in Richmond. Her older brother, James Hoge Tyler Wilson of Warrenton, Va. died in 1994. She is survived by her younger brother, Henry H. Wilson Jr., M.D. and his wife, Therese de Labrusse Wilson. She is also survived by several nephews and nieces, James Tyler Wilson of Crozier, Va., Eileen Allen Wilson of Warrenton, Va., Allen Morgan Wilson of Rixeyville, Va., Anne de Labrusse Wilson Fafara of Alexandria, Va., Caroline Wilson McLean of Charlottesville, Va., Harrison Maireaux Wilson of Locust Valley, N.Y. and Henry Tyler Wilson of New York City. She is also survived by 12 great-nephews and great-nieces, and their parents, Dr. Richard John Fafara, Stephen Thomas McLean, Catherine Bostwick Wilson and Alison Griscom Wilson. Lily was an extremely devout Christian, spending a major portion of her existence in volunteer church work. Near the middle of her life, she found time to complete her collegiate studies earning her baccalaureate degree from Radford College (University). She admitted having read the Holy Bible four times from cover to cover. Not infrequently, she followed the biblical practice of fasting. A considerable portion of her life was spent in and near the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, where she hoped to influence young theological students. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008 at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1627 Monument Ave., Richmond. A private graveside service will be held in Hollywood Cemetery. Anyone who desires to make a memorial gift is requested to consider Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church or a charity.


 


 

Wood, Frances G.

WOOD, Frances G., 78, of Richmond, passed away Monday, December 1, 2008. A long time member of Welborne United Methodist Church, she is survived by her husband, Thomas H. Wood; son, John G. Wood; and grandsons, Jesse T. Wood and Michael D. Wood. A memorial service will be held at Welborne United Methodist Church on Tuesday, December 16, at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary followed by interment of her ashes in the adjacent Memorial Garden.


 


 

Woodson, Jean Z.

WOODSON, Jean Z., departed this life December 4, 2008. She is survived by her son, Arlendo; brothers, Rev. Dr. Willie Woodson (Sandra), Walter Jr., and Keith Winston; sisters, Jane and Felicia, two aunts, Margaret Lee; ; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, devoted, Alicia C. Rasin and sister in Christ. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 12 noon St. Paul's Baptist Church, 4247 Creighton Rd. Rev. Lance D. Watson, pastor, Rev. Rodney Hunter officiating. Interment Oakwood. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service.


 


 

Young Jr., Harry Granville

will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, with Pastor Michael D. Werle officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities 

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