Thursday, December 11, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 12/11/08


 


 


 

Abshire, William Jennings

with Military Honors will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, in Evergreen Burial Park with the Rev. David Jones officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities


 


 

Addison, Margaret

No Description Available! 


 


 

Alston, Susie

ALSTON, Susie, of Richmond, entered eternal life December 10, 2008. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the 


 


 

Anderson, Shirley Purnell

ANDERSON, Shirley Purnell, 68, of Ruther Glen, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Wilburt T. Anderson; four sisters, two brothers, and a host of other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. at C.W. Edwards Funeral Home, Inc., 16476 Richmond Turnpike, Bowling Green, Va. 22427, with the Rev. Rico Patterson officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Milford, Va. A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 12 to 8 p.m., and one hour before the service on Friday. Online condolences may be sent to www.cwedwardsfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Ange, Grace

s will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. in Snug Harbor Community Church. Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services of Hertford gave assistance to the Ange family.


 


 

Anna R. Lawson 

Dec 11, 2008 Anna R. Lawson, 75, of Bassett, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett will announce arrangements.


 


 

Arnold, Mary Lou (Memoriam)

In Loving Memory of Mary Lou ARNOLD 10/5/1930 12/11/2003, It has been five years now since you left us. I love and miss you so very much., Your Loving Husband, Lossee We miss you very much MOM Sons: Bruce & John, Charities 


 


 

Aschenbrenner Jr., Gerard

Gerard Aschenbrenner SUFFOLK - Services for Gerard Francis Aschenbrenner Jr. will be held at 4 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel. 


 


 

Atkins, Shirley

. She formerly taught at Princess Anne Training School, Kingston Elementary, Betty F. Williams and Princess Anne Middle School. She was a member of First Lynnhaven Baptist Church in Virginia Beach where she was the former hospitality chairperson, former music ministry adviser, choir member, member of the Utoka Height Mission and various other ministries in the church. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and a member of the Woman's Social and Civic Club of Virginia Beach. A graduate of Elizabeth City State University, she was a member of the alumni association. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Atkins Sr.; mother, Marie M. Wright; and father, Frank Wright. She is survived by one son, Joseph Atkins Jr. (Frankie W. Atkins) of Virginia Beach; two stepdaughters, Rachael Williams and Paula Atkins, both of Anniston, Ala.; five grandchildren, Joseph Atkins III, Colby C. Atkins, Martel V. Williams, Shalea D. Atkins and Josiah Atkins; a special devoted sister, Barbara Valery; a devoted caregiver, William Coppage; loving sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in First Lynnhaven Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, the Rev. Ervin M. Scott presiding. Burial will be in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in the Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel., Charities


 


 

Atwell, Doris

No Description Available! 


 


 

Atwell, Doris Evelyn Cannon

Doris Evelyn Cannon Atwell, 68, of Rural Retreat, Va., passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion, Va., Charities 


 


 

Aukstikalnis, David P.

AUKSTIKALNIS, David P., 78 years, of Vienna, Virginia, went to be with Lord on December 9, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Eleanor; two daughters, Christine Shamus and Diane Hogg and their spouses; grandchildren, Lauren, Kendall, Michael and Kamryn; and brothers, Walter and Thomas. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 12, at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where a Catholic vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 13, at 12:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Westhampton Memorial Park.


 


 

Ayares, Elizabeth

s will be conducted 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, in the Northside Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Linda Dickerson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 1125 Roanoke St., S.E., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday evening, December 12, 2008, at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg, Va., Charities


 


 

Bader, Norma T.

Norma T. Bader, 81, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Daleville, Va., Charities 


 


 

Ball, Robert

No Description Available! 


 


 

Berger, Pamela Wanda

will be held noon on Friday, December 12, 2008, at the Stanfield Mortuary Chapel, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities 


 


 

Blaha Jr., Frank J.

Frank John Blaha Jr., 70, of Prince George County, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Colonial Heights, Va., and had been a lifelong resident of the Hopewell and Prince George area. Frank was a member of Ducks Unlimited, the Historic Hopewell Foundation and served on various community committees. He was past governor of LOOM #1472 and had been awarded the Pilgrim Degree. Frank was known for his love of big game hunting and was the owner of Blaha Bonding Co. He was the son of the late Frank John Blaha Sr. and Virginia Brown Blaha. Mr. Blaha is survived by his wife, Rae Price Blaha of Prince George; two daughters, Susan B. Evans and her husband, Randall, of Smithfield, Merry Blaha of Hopewell; five grandchildren, Sunny H. Laxton, Joseph M. Holland, Megan Johnson, Whitney Harrison and John Harrison; six great-grandchildren, Gracie, Devyn and Cooper Laxton, Keilei and Chesdyn Holland, and Trey Harrison; two sisters, Marie B. Pearson and her husband, Sonny, Patricia B. Henderson, all of Hopewell; two brothers, Ronald M. Blaha of Florida and C. Drexel Blaha of Charles City, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Michael Browder, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, Prince George County. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244, or American Foundation for the Blind, 1110 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com.


 


 

Blaha Jr., Frank John

BLAHA, Frank John Jr., 70, of Prince George County, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Colonial Heights, Va., and had been a lifelong resident of the Hopewell and Prince George area. Frank was a member of Ducks Unlimited, the Historic Hopewell Foundation, and served on various community committees. He was past Governor of LOOM #1472 and had been awarded the Pilgrim Degree. Frank was known for his love of Big Game Hunting and was the owner of Blaha Bonding Company. He was the son of the late Frank John Blaha Sr. and Virginia Brown Blaha. Mr. Blaha is survived by his wife, Rae Price Blaha of Prince George; two daughters, Susan B. Evans and her husband, Randall, of Smithfield, Merry Blaha of Hopewell; five grandchildren, Sunny H. Laxton, Joseph M. Holland, Megan Johnson, Whitney Harrison and John Harrison; six great-grandchildren, Gracie, Devyn and Cooper Laxton, Keilei and Chesdyn Holland, and Trey Harrison; two sisters, Marie B. Pearson and her husband, Sonny, Patricia B. Henderson, all of Hopewell; two brothers, Ronald M. Blaha of Florida and C. Drexel Blaha of Charles City, Va. The family will receive friends Friday, December 12, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Michael Browder, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, Prince George County. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas 75244, or American Foundation for the Blind, 1110 Penn Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10001. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com.


 


 

Blazek, Charles L.

Charles Louis Blazek, 57, of Prince George, died tragically on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. He was the loving son of Dr. Louis Blazek and the late Annie Mae Harrison Blazek. Charles was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who adored his family. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights and was employed at Picture Lake Campground in Dinwiddie. Charles was a hard working and selfless man who loved the outdoors and history. Along with his father he is survived by his wife, Sherry Blazek; children, Tarah Guinn and husband, Aaron, John Blazek and wife, Vanja, and Charles Blazek; grandchildren, Ella Blazek and Liam Guinn; brother, Glenn Blazek and wife, Sue; nephews, Daniel Blazek, Christopher DeBusk and Travis DeBusk; niece, Sarah Blazek; mother-in-law, Evelyn Johnson; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3110 Greenwood Ave., Colonial Heights, VA 23834. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss Funeral Home & Cremation Service, where condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.


 


 

Blazek, Charles Louis

BLAZEK, Charles Louis, 57, of Prince George, died tragically on Monday, December 8, 2008. He was the loving son of Dr. Louis Blazek and the late Annie Mae Harrison Blazek. Charles was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who adored his family. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights and was employed at Picture Lake Campground in Dinwiddie. Charles was a hard-working and selfless man who loved the outdoors and history. Along with his father he is survived by his wife, Sherry Blazek; children, Tarah Guinn and husband, Aaron, John Blazek and wife, and Vanja and Charles Blazek; grandchildren, Ella Blazek and Liam Guinn; brother, Glenn Blazek and wife, Sue; nephews, Daniel Blazek, Christopher DeBusk, and Travis DeBusk; niece, Sarah Blazek; mother-in-law, Evelyn Johnson; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3110 Greenwood Avenue, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss Funeral Home & Cremation Service where condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.


 


 

Bondurant, Clarence Randolph

will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at Christ Episcopal Church, Martinsville, Va. The family will be at the home on Plantation Road, Martinsville, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 4162, Martinsville, Va. 24115, Boys Home, Inc., 306 Boys Home Road, Covington, Va. 24226 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., is in charge of arrangements. On line condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com Honorary Pall Bearers are Sutton Flythe, Ran Isley, Sonny Benfield, Bill Jones, Don Deaton, Helmut Hauger, and George (Jinx) Morris., Charities


 


 

Boyce, Elton

Elton Kelley Boyce EDENTON - Elton Kelley Boyce, 84, of the 1600 block of Virginia Road, died Dec. 10, 2008, in Chowan Hospital. Mr. Boyce was the son of the late Donnie Kelley Baines and Luther Martin Boyce. He drove a truck for Estes for 44 years before retirement. Mr. Boyce was a member of Rocky Hock Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mildred Wilson Boyce; his daughter, Lynette Boyce Taylor and her husband Larry of Windsor, N.C.; his two sons, Robert Ray Boyce and his wife Marilyn of Suffolk and Elton Keith Boyce and his wife Marilyn of Elizabeth City; his sister, Sarah Lee Cohn of Norfolk; his brother, Ronald Luther Boyce of Belvidere, N.C.; nine grandchildren, Jennifer Burnett, Chad Boyce, Michelle Strickland, Morgan Boyce, Molly Boyce, Kelley Cale, Curtis Dail, Laurel Taylor and Laney Taylor; and two great-grandchildren, Megan and Christian Burnett. Mr. Boyce was preceded in death by his brother, Floy Boyce. A celebration of Mr. Boyce's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Beaver Hill Cemetery with Dr. James Horton officiating. The family will receive friends in Evans Funerals and Cremations of Edenton Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. and other times in their home. Memorials may be made to the Rocky Hock Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 113 Rock Hock Church Road, Edenton, NC 27932 or to one's own charity., Charities


 


 

Boyd, Dorothy

Dorothy H. Boyd NORFOLK - Dorothy H. Boyd, 84, of the 1300 block of Kempsville Road, died Dec. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon Friday in Grace Episcopal Church. A viewing will be held today from 1 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Hale Funeral Home Inc. is in charge.


 


 

Boykin, Horace H.

BOYKIN, Horace H., 83, of Sandston, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2008. He is survived by his two sons, Mark D. Boykin and wife, Debbie, and Phillip H. Boykin and wife, Judy; three grandchildren, Jason Boykin, Falon Ward, and Phillip Boykin; and one great-grandchild, Sydney Boykin. Mr. Boykin fought in WWII and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8529 in Sandston, Va. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 12, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Cancer Society.


 


 

Bradley, Palmer Weaver

s will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington, Va., Charities 


 


 

Briggs, Nettie

Nettie M. Briggs PORTSMOUTH - Nettie M. Briggs died Dec. 9, 2008, in Sentara Nursing Center of Portsmouth. She leaves to mourn her loving and devoted family of Baltimore, Brenda Revell-Lewis, husband (Gralen), Sha'Nika and Jaron Lewis, Marshae' Bazemore and Shamar Houston; family of Portsmouth: George, James, Shederick and Cynthia Revell and Rose Lee Bullock, devoted friend, Ruby Greer and her Emanuel AME family, a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Emanuel AME Church, 637 North St., Portsmouth. Public viewing will be held in Corprew Funeral Home today from 2 to 8 p.m. The body will be taken to the church at 1 p.m. The family will assemble at 3881 Peachtree Lane West, Portsmouth, at 1 p.m. for the procession to the church., Charities


 


 

Brown, Ida

Ida J. Brown CHESAPEAKE - Ida J. Brown, 60, of the 3400 block of Newport Drive, died Dec. 5, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Fisher Funeral Home, Effingham Street. 


 


 

Brown, Hazel Moye

will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Birchlawn Cemetery in Pearisburg, Va., with the Reverend Bradley Scott officiating. Memorials may be made to the , Richmond-Petersburg, Va., Office, 4335 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., is serving the Brown family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com., Charities


 


 

Brown, Hilda Louise Rixey

s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Charities 


 


 

Brunson Sr., George

BRUNSON, George Sr., of Richmond, departed this life December 10, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later.


 


 

Burton, William Jeff

time. The family suggests donations to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 W. Ridge Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382 or Wessendonck United Methodist Church, c/o Sadie Shortridge, 10739 E. Blue Grass Trail, Bland, VA 24315., Charities


 


 

Campbell, James Luther

s will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Mt. View Cemetery in Vinton. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities


 


 

Campbell, Linda M. (Memoriam)

In Loving Memory of Linda M. CAMPBELL July 13, 1949 December 11, 2007, One year ago today God took you away from us. We know you are no longer suffering, and we thank God for that. God looked around his garden, and saw an empty space then he looked down here on earth and saw your loving face. He put his arms around you, and lifted you to rest. His garden must be beautiful, because he only picks the best. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a special place, that one one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to loose you, for you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God took you home. We miss and love you very much!, Your Son & Daughter-in-Law, Rodney & Tasha Campbell, Charities


 


 

Carlton, Joseph Fredrick

Joseph Fredrick Carlton, 44, of Roanoke, passed away December 9, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities 


 


 

Carroll, Ann Martin

Ann Martin Carroll, 69, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424., Charities 


 


 

Chappelle, Emily Lee Johnson

at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., Charities 


 


 

Clara Hopkins 

Dec 11, 2008 A graveside service for Clara Mae Hopkins, 86, of Axton, who died Dec. 6, 2008, was held Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery in Mocksville, N.C., with the Revs. Eldon Morgan and Don Reynolds officiating. Pallbearers were Lee Hurrell, William Kellam, Brian Thomas, Ricky Barbour, Mike Trull and Ted Agee. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville handled arrangements.


 


 

Clarke, Joseph

Joseph Clarke VIRGINIA BEACH - Joseph "Fish" Clarke of Newtown Road, died Dec. 7, 2008. He was cremated. Chatman/E.A. Hughes Funeral Home is in charge. 


 


 

Clary, Mary L.

CLARY, Mary L., of Richmond, and formerly of South Hill, died December 9, 2008. She is survived by her son and his wife, John and Shirley Cox of Richmond; three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions to Southside Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 546, South Hill, Va. 23970. Condolences to www.crowderhitecrews.com.


 


 

Clements Sr., Burl Ray

CLEMENTS, Burl Ray Sr., age 69, of Keysville, Va. passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. He was the son of the late Claude H. Clements and Georgia Ray Clements. Burl leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 48 years, Connie Mason Clements; his daughters, Sherri Crawford (Brad), Marnie Young (Kenneth); his son, Burl Ray Clements Jr. (Shawn); along with grandchildren, Garrett and Max Crawford, Taylor and Mason Young, Abby and Macy Clements; his sisters, Marie Skelton and Jeanne Tharrington; and his brother, Carl Clements. He was predeceased by two brothers, Claude H. Clements Jr. and Harvey Gray Clements. He attended Iowa State College on a football scholarship and transferred to and graduated from Elon College, where he was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame, obtained a graduate degree from East Carolina University and an advanced certificate of administration and supervision from the University of Virginia. He retired from Charlotte County Public Schools in 1991. The family will receive friends at the Browning Funeral Home in Keysville from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008 in the Ash Camp Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Burl Ray Clements Football Scholarship Fund at Elon University, 2600 Campus Box, Elon, N.C. 27244. The Browning Funeral Home in Keysville is in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Cobbs, Mildred

Mildred E. Cobbs VIRGINIA BEACH - Mildred Elizabeth Cobbs, born March 5, 1949, departed this life Dec. 5, 2008. Mrs. Cobbs was a kind, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She dearly shared a loving relationship with all who knew her. She was the fifth of seven children born to the late Lee W. Riddick and Rachel W. Riddick, and was also predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth Ridley Ebron and a brother, Litt Miller. She leaves to mourn a husband, James Cobbs; a daughter, Shelia Williams; a son, Darrell Riddick; three sisters, Sulester Riddick, Pearl (Steve) Timberlake and Sarah S. Anderson; a brother, Junior Riddick; three grandchildren, Melvin Riddick and Demetrius and Don Williams; and a host of nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in her sister's home, 1325 White Birch Lane, Virginia Beach. The family will be at this residence to receive friends and relatives.


 


 

Cody, John E.

CODY, John E., of Alberta, died December 7, 2008. Call 434-447-7171 or go to www.crowderhitecrews.com for arrangements. 


 


 

Coffey, Mae Layne

s will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Springwood Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 12, 2008, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000., Charities


 


 

Combs, Nola Alice Edwards

s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities 


 


 

Conner, Videtta

Videtta D. Conner VIRGINIA BEACH - Videtta D. Conner of the 3800 block of Sherman Oaks Ave. passed away Dec. 6, 2008, in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Born in Indianapolis, she was assistant manager at Taco Bell. She was a member of Zion Tabernacle Church. She is survived by her husband, James L. Conner; two sons, Jaymes L. Conner and Jacques L. Conner; mother, Mary L. White; one grandchild, Aisha Nicole Glass; one goddaughter, Kristen Blunt, and a devoted friend, Sylvia Frazier. She was predeceased by her father, George X. White and daughter, LaQuisha Fletcher Glass. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, with the Rev. Greg Posley presiding. Burial will be in Colonial Grove Memorial Park.


 


 

Conner, Ocie Marshall

s will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2008 at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, with the Rev. Ralph Duncan officiating. Interment to follow at Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Preston oaks Baptist Church, 102 Preston Ave., NE, Roanoke, VA 24012. Online condolences may be sent to www.maberryfuneralhome.com, Charities


 


 

Cowherd, Mary D.

COWHERD, Mary D., 95, of Powhatan, went home to be with the Lord, December 9, 2008. She is survived by one daughter, Kathleen C. Grant of Powhatan; one son, William Ralph Cowherd Sr. of Amelia; seven grandchildren, George E. Wright Jr., Katy J. Adams, Amy E. Kennedy, Sara K. Kennedy, Ruth E. Edens, Daniel T. Grant, Ralph Coward Jr.; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rte. 60), Powhatan, with funeral services following at 10 a.m. Interment 11:30 a.m. in Riverview Cemetery.


 


 

Cox, Cecilia E.

Cecilia E. Cox, 87, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424., Charities


 


 

Crowder, Doug

Doug R. Crowder, 72, of Fincastle, Va., passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Daleville, Va., Charities


 


 

Crump, Doris Jones

CRUMP, Doris Jones, 87, of Charles City, Va., departed this life on December 9, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Crump. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, a daughter, Gayle Crump; three sons, Aubrey (Elsie), Larry (Carolyn) and Gary (Delphine) Crump; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one sister, Muriel Johnson; one brother, Carlton Jones (Tina); a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 East Laburnum Ave. where viewing will be held on Friday, December 12, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and where family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral service 1 p.m., Saturday, December 13, 2008 at New Vine Baptist Church, 5100 John Tyler Memorial Hwy. Charles City, Va. Rev. Burrell Smith Jr. officiating. Interment New Vine Baptist Church Cemetery.


 


 

Dalton, Lula Ramsey

s 2 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at Sycamore Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, Va., Charities


 


 

Dalton, Lula Ramsey "Pete"

DALTON, Lula "Pete" Ramsey, 76, of Gretna, died December 10, 2008. She is survived by six children, including Ronnie Dalton and wife, Peggy, of Victoria; eight grandchildren, including Amanda Dalton and Justin Dalton, both of Victoria. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Sycamore Baptist Church in Gretna. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.


 


 

Daniels, Daisy D.

Mrs. Daisy Dell Daniels (Missy), 81, 2307 Trenton St., Hopewell departed this life Monday, Dec. 9, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Prince George County, and later moved to Hopewell at a young age. She was a faithful Member of Mt. Carmel Baptist until her declining health. Mrs. Daniels was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Daniels; her mother, Daisy M. Rollins; father, Melvin Rollins; sister, Annie M. Rollins; and brothers, Herbert, Willie (Sonny) and Henry Rollins. She leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters, JoAnne Lawson and Monicue Kelly (Paul); a grandson, Daniel Kelly; two sisters-in-law, Eula Rollins and Eva Rollins; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends, among them, Arlene Holloway, Francine Hall, Mollie White, Emily Hicks and Ida Bowles. A funeral service will be held at noon Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Hopewell, with the Rev. William Roberts, pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell. The family will receive friends at the residence, phone 541-8455. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.


 


 

David F. Deel 

No Description Available! 


 


 

Davis, Guenter

Guenter Davis ELIZABETH CITY - Guenter Davis, 56, died Dec. 8, 2008. A funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel.


 


 

Davis, Larry James

will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities


 


 

Dawson, Rosana

. She was a member of United House of Prayer for All People in Chesapeake where she worked faithfully in various ministries in the church. Survivors include 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, three daughters-in-law, four sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in United House of Prayer for All People, Chesapeake. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is handling the arrangements.


 


 

Dinsmore, Hattie Pearl Luck

DINSMORE, Hattie Pearl Luck, 63, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord December 9, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl Willie Luck Sr.; mother, Margaret Wilhelm Luck Nelson; brother, Earl W. Luck Jr.; and infant son Ronald Eugene Dinsmore. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda D. Matott; sister, Barbara Luck Melton; and several nieces and nephews. Her remains rest at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and where services will be held 12 noon Friday. Interment Winn's Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Joy Class of Winn's Baptist Church, 12320 Winn's Church Rd., Glen Allen, Va. 23059, or Ashland Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 667, Ashland, Va. 23005.


 


 

Doerr, Mary

Mary Janette Doerr EDENTON - Mary Janette Doerr, 77, of Magnolia Drive, died Dec. 8, 2008. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Evans Funerals and Cremations chapel.


 


 

Dogan, Betty B.

s will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Elizabeth Mortlock will officiate. Interment will be in Daleville Cemetery, Daleville. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities


 


 

Doris H. Hill 

Dec 11, 2008 Doris H. Hill of Mechanicsville, formerly of Martinsville, died Dec. 9, 2008. Surviving are two sisters, Jettie Lorene Henry and Frances Redford; a brother, William Carlton Hill; and 10 nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Westhampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville.


 


 

Duck, Charles

Charles Duck SUFFOLK - Charles "Andy" Duck, 31, departed this life Dec. 9, 2008, in his residence. He was the No. 1 and only child of C.A. and Sylvia S. Duck. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Sam and Lillian Stubbs and paternal grandparents, Arthur and Myrtle Duck. He has joined his favorite "Uncle Bill" and cousins, Brandon and Jake, in eternal peace. Andy was a graduate of Lakeland High School and was self employed with his father at Duck's General Contracting. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing with his father and a host of friends. The family will receive friends in R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory Saturday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and other times at his residence. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, his parents request donations be made to the Children's Miracle Network, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507. Condolences may be registered at


 


 

Durham, Norma Jean

s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Maple Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Calloway officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at HamlarCurtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com., Charities


 


 

Durham III, Ronald Gene

. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities 


 


 

Epps, Alphonso

Alphonso L. Epps VIRGINIA BEACH - Alphonso Lee Epps, 68, of the 2000 block of Dove View Drive, departed this life Dec. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 2153 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach. Services of comfort are being provided by E. Andre Brown Funeral Establishment, 3336 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, (757) 468-2330, where a moment of visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today.


 


 

Everett Hopkins 

Dec 11, 2008 The funeral for Everett G. "Butch" Hopkins, 64, of 196 English Road, Martinsville, who died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Norris Funeral Services. Pastor Roy McVey will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial park. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. before the funeral Friday at the funeral home and other times at the home. He was born June 12, 1944, in Henry County to Noel Hopkins and Grace Williams Hopkins. His parents preceded him in death. He had worked at Bassett Printing Co., and he was a member of Collinsville Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife, Carol Hopkins of the home; a daughter, Stacey Moore of Fieldale; two sons, Dwayne Hopkins of Franklin County and Chad Hopkins of Martinsville; two sisters, Jean Young and Teeny Wynn, both of Bassett; three brothers, Leroy Hopkins of Spencer, Mitch Hopkins of Ridgeway and Mike Hopkins of Roanoke; four grandchildren; and one stepgrandchild. Memorials may be made to the Fieldale-Collinsville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 760, Collinsville, Va. 24078. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Finney, Rudolph E.

FINNEY, Rudolph E., of Richmond, departed this life December 5, 2008. He is survived by his son, Rudolph Finney; two daughters, Nicole Finney and Crystal Clark; grandson, Marcus Williams; mother, Jeannette Finney; two sisters, Pastor Sandra Collier (Frederick) and Vanessa Cooke (Johnnie); two brothers, Vience Finney (Valerie) and Theron Finney; many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. where funeral services will be held Friday, December 12, 11 a.m. Pastor Leroy Jefferson Jr. officiating. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia, Va.


 


 

Foster Sr., John

John B. Foster Sr. ELBERON - Capt. John B. Foster Sr., 84, of the 400 block of Hollybush Road, died Dec. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held noon Friday in Pocohantas Baptist Temple. Poole's Funeral Home is in charge. 


 


 

Fralin, Marvin Israel

s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road by Pastor Michael Huffaker followed by interment at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive family and friends on Thursday, December 11, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lotzfuneralhome.com., Charities


 


 

Fulton, Lauretta

s will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Twiford's Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, with the Rev. Eugene Meek officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Condolences may be expressed to the family at, Charities


 


 

Gammon, Nancy

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Gawrys, Joseph

Joseph A. Gawrys VIRGINIA BEACH - Joseph Anthony Gawrys, J.D., husband of Leigh Gawrys and a resident of Virginia Beach, passed away in his home Dec. 8, 2008, from complications due to Parkinson's disease. Born in Lawrence, Mass., he was the son of John and Francis Gawrys. A graduate of the University of Virginia Law School, he was a longtime senior partner for the law firm of Vandeventer Black LLP, practicing law in the Tidewater area for more than 40 years. Mr. Gawrys was a naval aviator; retired Capt. United States Navy Reserves and former commanding officer of Naval Reserve Squadron TACRON 40R1. He was a consummate pilot and former president of the Lawyer Pilot Bar Association. His love of flying was only superceded by his love for his family, above all, his grandchildren who brought him many moments of joy and happiness. He was an enthusiastic golfer and equestrian and enjoyed riding his horse on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Other than his wife, survivors include son, David Gawrys; son and granddaughter, Charles and Karlyn Gawrys; son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren, John, Jennifer, Amanda and Timothy Gawrys; daughter and grandson, Judy and Marc Sodervick; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Lloyd Goodbread; daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren, Laura, Rick, Parker and Elliott McKee; and son and daughter-in-law, Harry and Wili Engel. He is also survived by brothers, John and Edward Gawrys. The family would like to thank Vanessa Oreyimba, Isabelle Walter and Meli Mabunga for their loving care of Mr. Gawrys and dignified support to his family. His ashes will be proudly interred with honors at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memory tributes may be sent to: In memory of Joseph Gawrys, Seton Youth Shelters, 3333 Virginia Beach Blvd., No. 28, Virginia Beach, VA 23452.


 


 

Gee, Lewis Marvin

GEE, Lewis Marvin, 85, of Richmond, passed away peacefully December 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Gee; and is survived by three loving children, his daughters, Karen Gee Clarke of Richmond, Julie Gee Franklin and her husband, Lynwood, of Richmond; and his son, Robert L. Gee and his wife, Michelle, of Burke, Va.; six grandchildren, Spencer and his wife, Korby, Beth and her husband, John, Sarah and her husband, Jon, Lucy, Shelby, and Dustin; and his three great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Ben, and Sam. Mr. Gee grew up in South Hill, Va., until he moved to the Richmond area and graduated from Varina High School. He was a WWII veteran of the 8th Air Force, and a master upholsterer at Biggs Antique Company. He will be remembered lovingly by all who knew him, including his extended family, friends, close neighbors, and his church family at Jahnke Road Baptist Church. His family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, December 11, at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 12, at Jahnke Road Baptist Church, 6023 Jahnke Rd., Richmond, Va. 23225. Interment will follow in Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Gee would have wanted all contributions to be forwarded to the church.


 


 

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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Gilmore, Estelle R.

GILMORE, Mrs. Estelle R., of Richmond, departed this life December 7, 2008. She is survived by four sons, Edward Jr., Albert, Otis and Randy Gilmore; two daughters, Frances and Cadora Gilmore; brother, Eddie Roberts; sister, Corrine Roberts; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where the family will receive friends Thursday (today) from 6 to 7 p.m. and where funeral services will be held Friday, December 12 at 1:30 p.m. Minister Irwin Lewis officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery.


 


 

Gore, Mabel Frances

GORE, Mabel Frances, 74, of Richmond, went to be with the lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. She is survived by three bothers and three sisters, two sons and one daughter and three grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Friday, December 12, 2008 at Dale Memorial Park, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity.


 


 

Greene, Donald

. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities 


 


 

Greene, Emma Smith

GREENE, Mrs. Emma Smith, of Richmond, departed this life December 7, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Donald A. Greene; two sons, Larry B. Smith (Florine) and Al M. Smith (Alicia); three daughters, Vera Smith, Karen Smith, Mable Smith-Earley (David M.); two sister, Mable M. Mason and Ruth F. Morton; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; one aunt; one uncle; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where the family will receive friends Thursday (today), 6 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 12, at 11 a.m. at Abundant Life Church of Christ, 3300 Neale St. Dr. Steve I. Foreman, pastor, officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery.


 


 

Griffin, Harry

Harry L. Griffin CHESAPEAKE - Harry L. "Skip" Griffin, 59, of the 600 block of Harbour North Drive, died Dec. 6, 2008, at home. A native of Chesapeake, he was employed by Bayshore Concrete. He is survived by his wife, Marion C. Griffin; daughters, Jacquetta Griffin and Marion Dawson of Chesapeake, and Kateisha Lamb of Capitol Heights, Md.; sons, Erick Griffin, Eric Griffin and Vincent Ferebee of Chesapeake; parents, Rubbien and Pattie Griffin; sisters, Vivian Griffin and Della Wilson of Chesapeake; brother, Ruben Griffin of Chesapeake; and 14 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Clarence Griffin. A funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Lee's Chapel AME Church with interment in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Repast follows the interment at the church. Mr. Griffin will be placed in church Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Services by Chatman /E.A. Hughes Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at


 


 

Griffith, Hilda

will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Massey Funeral Home, Jackson, is in charge. 


 


 

Gustus Sr., Cornell E.

GUSTUS, Cornell E. Sr., of Chesterfield, departed this life December 9, 2008. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull Street. Funeral notice later.


 


 

Guza, Elinor Lillian

GUZA, Elinor Lillian "Aunty," 95, passed with great joy into Heaven on December 9, 2008. She was born January 23, 1913 to Ira Allen and Annie May Guza, who preceded her in death. She served her country in the U.S. Navy as a WAVE during WWII. She was a past member of Webber Memorial Baptist Church and a current member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She received training as a physical therapist at the Medical College of Virginia and worked at the Virginia Department of Health, retiring in March of 1975. Aunty was a fiercely independent woman who possessed many talents such as photography, gardening, woodworking and poetry, which she shared with her family and friends. She is survived by her sister, Ola "Bunny" Carter; nephew, Richard Allen Carter; and nieces, Dianne Carter Groff and Darlene Carter Woods; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Her family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Pine Grove Cemetery in Amelia. The family would like to thank the staff at the Laurels of Willow Creek and Hospice of Virginia for the loving care they provided during her final years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church or Hospice of Virginia.


 


 

Hall, Richard

s in Cedar Lakes Condo Clubhouse, 301 Cedar Lakes Blvd., Chesapeake. The viewing and celebration of his new life with our Lord Jesus Christ will begin Friday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Chesapeake Care, A Free Clinic, 2145 S. Military Hwy., Chesapeake, VA 23320,, . or Make-A-Wish Foundation,, via live web cast and to sign the online guestbook at


 


 

Hall, Evelyn Miller

HALL, Evelyn Miller, 74, of Kinsale, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. She was a member of Northern Neck Baptist Church, Callao, Va. Evelyn was a printer of candy labels for Bowers Candy company. In her later years, she was a sitting companion for the elderly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Hall. She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Theis and husband, Robert, of Kinsale, Va.; a son, Richard K. Hall of New Jersey; a sister, Susan Buchner of Pennsylvania; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Northern Neck Baptist Church, Callao, Va., on Thursday, December 11, 2008, from 6 to 7 p.m. A service will be held at 7 p.m. in the church chapel. Burial will be private in Pennsylvania. Memorial contributions may be made to Northern Neck Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 280 Hampton Hall Road, Callao, Va. 22435. Online remembrances may be made at jonesashfuneral.com.


 


 

Hall, Helen J.

Helen J. Hall, formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Charities 


 


 

Hamren, Edward Walter

at Faith Alliance Church, 7505 Barrens Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019, 540-366-1864, 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 17., Charities 


 


 

Harding, Alice

Alice Harding NORFOLK - Alice Harding of the 6400 block of Avon Road, died Dec. 8, 2008. A funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in First United Presbyterian Church. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge.


 


 

Harper Jr., John R.

HARPER, John R. Jr., 67, of Bokeelia, Fla., passed away Tuesday morning December 9, 2008. Born in Warsaw, Va. on June 13, 1941, John was the son of the late John R. Harper Sr. and Edith Childs Sirles Harper. John was a lifelong resident of Winchester, Va until early 2007, when he fulfilled his dream of living next to the open water and moved to Southwest Florida's Gulf coast. John was a self-described country boy, who loved his family very much and lived to fish. He worked hard his whole life, was honest, kind, generous and dedicated father. He would not hesitate to help any who asked. He was also a member of the Big Brothers & Big Sisters organization. John always put his family first. He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Kovach and husband, Ranall of Ft. Myers, Fla.; his son, Keith Harper and wife, Stephanie of Glen Burnie, Md.; his sister, Harriette Potter of Warsaw, Va.; one nephew, R. Eugene Potter; and three nieces, Linda Sokol, Sharon Hart, and Patsy Edwards; his little brother, Phil Christopher; as well many other friends and family who will miss him dearly. John is loved by his family very much and we will miss him, but find comfort in knowing we will see him again. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on December 13, 2008 at the Totuskey Baptist Church in Warsaw, Va. under the direction of Welch Furneral Home.


 


 

Harris, Patricia

Patricia A. Harris CHESAPEAKE - Patricia A. Harris, 64, of the 1500 block of Campostella Road, passed away Dec. 9, 2008. Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Avis Becraft Young, and was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, James Harris. Survivors include two children, Pamela L. Harris and James D. Harris II, both of Chesapeake; two sisters, Linda Williams and Pam Bell; and two brothers, Jay Young and Tim Young; a brother-in-law, Paul M. Harris of Shawboro, N.C.; two grandchildren, Crystal Ward and Caitlin Harris, both of Chesapeake; and one great-grandchild, Atraiu Stevens, also of Chesapeake. There will be a gathering of family and friends at the home of Pam Bell at 2 p.m. Sunday at 3112 Overbrooke Ave., Norfolk. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge, Chesapeake.


 


 

Harrison Sr., Willie

HARRISON, Mr. Willie Sr., decorated Air Force retiree and retiree of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, entered eternal rest on December 9, 2008. He was an honorable man who is survived by his six daughters, two sons, 20 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one sister, one brother-in-law, and a host of nieces and nephews. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave., where the family will receive friends Thursday, December 11, from 5 to 6 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the Watkins Community Chapel, 2701 Garland Ave., on Friday, December 12 at 1 p.m. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.


 


 

Hawks, Virginia H.

at Mrs. Hawks residence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 6045 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019. John M. Oakey and Son, Salem is in charge of the arrangements, 540-389-5441., Charities


 


 

Hazel M. Brown 

Dec 11, 2008 A graveside service for Hazel Moye Brown, 78, of 721 Susan Lane Martinsville, who died Nov. 29, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Birchlawn Cemetery in Pearisburg. The Rev. Bradley Scott will officiate. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Richmond-Petersburg, Va. Office, 4335 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. She was born Sept. 28, 1930, in Pearisburg to Thomas Glenn Moye and Dora Levitt Moye. Her parents preceded her in death. She graduated from Giles County High School and Radford University, and had taught at Macy McClauherty Elementary School in Pearisburg. Surviving are her husband, Joe Reginald Brown of the home; a daughter, Patricia "Patti" B. Holder of Richmond; a son, William "Bill" H. Brown of Glen Allen; a brother, Forrest B. Moye of Indiana; and five grandchildren. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Heath, Dennis

HEATH, Dennis "Spanky," 45, of Powhatan, died December 8, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Heath; mother, Della Heath; brother, Donnie Heath; sister, Donna Heath, all of Powhatan; niece, Denise Strader; great-niece, Taylor Murphy; and a host of devoted friends. The family will receive friends Thursday (tonight) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rte. 60), Powhatan. A graveside service will be held Friday, 2 p.m. in the Powhatan Community Cemetery.


 


 

Hill, Doris H.

HILL, Doris H., of Mechanicsville, formerly of Martinsville, died December 9, 2008. She is survived by two sisters, Jettie Lorene (Jo) Henry and Frances (Tine) Redford; a brother, William Carlton Hill; and 10 nieces and nephews. Her remains rest at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m., Friday at Westhampton Memorial Park.


 


 

Hodnett, Sarah

Sarah Elizabeth Hodnett CHESAPEAKE - Sarah Elizabeth Hodnett of the 3000 block of Elbyrne Drive died Dec. 4, 2008. Burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. Fitchett Funeral Home Inc. is in charge.


 


 

Hopkins, Everett G.

s will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va., Charities


 


 


 


 

Hunt, Edward L.

Mr. Edward Lee Hunt, age 69, of 9108 Golf Course Road, Disputanta, departed this life Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at his residence. He was born March 17, 1939, to the late Wilma Jackson Hunt and Horace Hunt. Edward was employed in Washington, D.C., and was a member of Union Baptist Church, Surry County. He loved to tell stories. Mr. Hunt was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Hunt; his father, Horace Hunt; a son, Tyrus Hunt; a sister, Sabryna Shamberger; and a brother, Raymond Hunt. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Ruth Hunt; a son, Robin Wardell Hunt (Benita); a daughter, Lisa Hunt (Ruben Moises); five brothers, Sherman Hunt and Ronnie Hunt, Horace Hunt Jr. (Ethel), Larry Hunt (Pat) and Frank Jackson (Belinda); three sisters, Zatella Taylor (Theophilus, very devoted), Val Reese (William) and Gina Hunt; eight grandchildren, Tyrus Cobbs of Washington, D.C., Kiawana Hunt, Briana Hunt, Eric Hunt, Derrick Hunt, Brelyn Hunt, Ra-ese Hunt, all of Maryland, and Rob Hunt of Atlanta. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, with the Rev. William N. Bland Jr. officiating. The interment will be in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. The family will assemble at the residence at 1:45 p.m. on the day of service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, now serving from three locations; (804) 732-7841. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.


 


 

Hutton, Katy

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Hutton, Katy R.

will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 12, 2008, at the Wassum Valley Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home., Charities 


 


 

Hylton, Mary Turner

s will be conducted noon on Friday, December 12, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Donald W. Baldwin officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities


 


 

Ingles, Nancy David

s 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, Presbyterian Church of Radford. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va., Charities 


 


 

Ingram, James Arthur

INGRAM, James Arthur, 93, of Chase City, Va., formerly of Nathalie, Va., died December 8, 2008 at the home of his daughter. Widower of Virginia Short Ingram, survivors include two daughters, Judy Shapard and her husband, Ferrell, of Richmond, Va., and Frances Newcomb and her husband, Ronnie, of Chase City; five grandchildren, Lisa Terry of Richmond, James Shapard of Charlotte, N.C., Ruth Bradshaw of Winston-Salem, N.C., Dawn Newcomb of Nashville, Tenn., and Mary Frances Newcomb of Asheville, N.C.; two great-grandchildren, Andy Terry of Richmond and Kate Shapard of Charlotte, N.C. Also surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth Martin of Nathalie, Va., and Edith Powell of South Boston, Va. Funeral service will be held Friday, December 12, 2008 at Catawba Baptist Church, Nathalie, Va., at 2 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to service at church, all other times at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Ronnie Newcomb of Chase City, Va. Newcomb-Allgood Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to CMH Community Hospice, P.O. Box 90, South Hill, Va. 23970, or Catawba Baptist Church, Nathalie, Va.


 


 

Jackson, Minnie Ruth Hood

JACKSON, Minnie Ruth Hood, 75, of Victoria, Va., widow of Tommie Lee Jackson, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008. She was a retired employee of Scovill Mfg. and member of the Victoria Baptist Church. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa Keller (Richard) of Blackstone, Jo Ellen Sykes (Van) of Brodnax, Patty Epperson (Root) of Kenbridge, Mary Lewis (Scott) of Blackstone and Tammy Newcomb (Chip) of Victoria; one son, Randy S. Jackson (Chelsea) of Richmond, 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Jerry Donald Hood of Iowa. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Lakeview Cemetery, Victoria, Va. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Staples Funeral Home, Victoria, and at all other times at the home of Root and Patty Epperson, 389 Epperson Lane, Kenbridge, Va. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to Lunenburg Health Services, P.O. Box 121, Victoria, Va. 23974.


 


 

Jackson, Thelma Gilbert

2 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities


 


 

James Robertson, Jr. 

Dec 11, 2008 James "Pojo" Robertson Jr., 30, of Bassett, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Bassett Funeral Service will announce arrangements.


 


 

Jefferson, Antoine D.

JEFFERSON, Antoine D., of Richmond, departed this life December 6, 2008. He is survived by one son, Cameron Johnson; his mother and father, Dorice and Rev. Eugene Jefferson; two sisters, Latoya Greer and Tiara Jefferson; three brothers, Frank, Ramard and Michael Jefferson; five aunts, two uncles, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one brother-in-law, Kurt Greer; and other relatives and friends, among them Atilah Johnson. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Bishop Christal Hairston officiating. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 10:45 a.m. Friday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.


 


 

Johnson, Herbert

Funeral services for Herbert Johnson, of 500 Farmer St. (Gilhaven Manor), who died on Tuesday afternoon at Battlefield Park Convalescent Center, will be conducted at noon Saturday from the Refuge Temple Church, Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Elder Cornelius White, pastor. Eulogy will be delivered by Elder James Clarke. Interment will be in Mt. Minnis Memorial Park, Chester. Remains rest at the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.


 


 

Johnston, Charles Edward

s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, from the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with the Rev. Bill Atkins officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, December 11, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Johnston' name to the Salem Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 1754, Salem, Va. 24153. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.johnmoakey.com., Charities


 


 

Keeter, Harold T.

KEETER, Harold T., 78, of Midlothian, formerly of Greenville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2008. He was a tobacco farmer until 1955 when he married and moved to Richmond. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Alice Keeter; daughter, Gail Mullins and her husband, Mike; son, David J. Keeter; grandchildren, Gregory and Zachary Mullins, and Kyle and Zoe; brother, David L. Keeter and wife, Jo; sisters, Jo Paramore of Richmond, Ann Coward and Jean Keeter of Greenville, N.C. Mr. Keeter retired from Overnite Transportation in 1992 and later worked at Ukrop's. He enjoyed spending his time at Lake Gaston with family and friends. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. The family would like to thank his caregivers and friends during his battle with cancer and his recent illnesses. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Second Branch Baptist Church Building Fund.


 


 

Kelley, Leonard O.

KELLEY, Leonard O., 80, of Richmond, passed away December 9, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Virginia Kelley; two children, Betty Sumerville and Jerry Kelley and his wife, Christine; sister, Ruth Bryant; two brothers, Valley and Henry Kelley; five grandchildren, J.R. and his wife, Megan, Jamie, Rhiannon, Robyn and Robert; three great-grandchildren, and many other loving family and friends. His family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., and where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment Maury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Virginia or St. Jude Hospital.


 


 

Kelly, Catherine

Ms. Catherine Kelly, 67, of 2203 Waverly St., Hopewell, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.


 


 

Kennedy, Arnold

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Kenneth V. Galloway 

Dec 11, 2008 The funeral for Kenneth Vincent Galloway, 90, of Collinsville, who died Dec. 6, 2008, was held Wednesday at Norris Funeral Services with the Rev. Tilden Bridges officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors by the Martinsville/Henry County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The Navy out of Roanoke was in charge of the flag presentation and taps. Pallbearers were Matthew Burke, Jimmy Emerson, Eddie Hawks, Junior Fuller, Andrew Burke and David Burke.


 


 

King, Diana

Diana R. King SUFFOLK - Diana Lee Rauch King, 68, passed away Dec. 10, 2008. She was born in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Edna B. and Edward Rauch. Diana retired after 35 years as a school bus driver for the Suffolk City public school system. She was a member of Holy Neck Christian Church. Diana is survived by her husband of almost 41 years, James Edward King Jr. of Corapeake, N.C.; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary K. and Barry D. Cobb, Michelle L. and Jeffrey A. Colley; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin T. King and Denise C. Diraimo, James M. and Lisa S. King, all of Suffolk; grandchildren, Meghann, Emily, Jennifer, Reagan, Justin, Rhiannon, Amanda and Ryan; great-grandchild, Hunter James; sister, Carol Moskaluk of Parma, Ohio; brother and sister-in-law, Edward Rauch Jr. and Laurel of West Port, Ky. A funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, with Dr. Donald Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Nansemond Suffolk Cemetery. Friends may join the family Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home for a time of visitation. Memorial donations can be made to the Nansemond-Suffolk Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1515, Suffolk, VA 23439-1515. Condolences may be registered online at, Charities


 


 

King, Jessie L.

Mrs. Jessie Luster King, 95, of 7186 Coppahaunk Road, Waverly, departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at her residence. She was born Oct. 28, 1913, to the late Alexander and Clara Bailey Luster. She was educated in the Sussex County School System. Mrs. King was a member of Saint Paul Holiness Church, Waverly, where she served as past secretary of the Pastor Aide, and past secretary of the Missionary Department. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry King, and her son, William Nathaniel King. Left to cherish her memories are five sons, Roger L. King (Paige), Lloyd H. King (Theresa), Willie E. King, Willis Harold King (Nancy), all of Waverly, and Patrick W. King (Alice) of Surry; a daughter, Helena King Langston of Waverly; two brothers, Orceal Luster of Waverly and Joseph Luster (Wanda) of Suffolk; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Liberty Baptist Church, 319 Railroad Ave., Waverly, with Elder Tyrone Warren officiating. Interment will be in the Waverly Cemetery. The family will assemble at the residence at noon the day of the service and may be contacted by calling (804) 834-2311. Funeral services are entrusted to the staff of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, 237 Railroad Ave., Waverly; James I. Gay, funeral director.


 


 

Kingrea, Earl Eugene

Earl Eugene Kingrea, 62, of Christiansburg, Va., died Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg., Charities 


 


 

Kitty L. Myers 

Dec 11, 2008 Kitty L. Myers, 91, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. She was born Feb. 23, 1917, in Dry Fork to Charlie Thomas Harvey and Flora Lee Dodd Harvey. Her parents preceded her in death. She was a member of Smith Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church of Ridgeway. Surviving are a daughter, Gladys L. Jones of Leawood, Kan.; sons, Gerald W. Myers of Kitty Hawk, N.C., and Daniel T. Myers Jr. of Beaufort, N.C.; brothers, Dwayne Harvey and Issac Harvey, both of Hopewell; and a number of grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Ridgeway.


 


 

Lane, Conley W. (Memoriam)

In Loving Memory of our son Conley Warren LANE Mar. 24, 1971 Dec. 11, 1992, Killed BY A DRUNK DRIVER. Please do not drink and drive, and push for prosecution, of drunk drivers., Jim & Jeri, jacksonholeinjustice.org, Charities 


 


 

Langston, Ronnie Gene

LANGSTON, Ronnie Gene, age 61. Ronnie's light is now shining brighter than ever. He joined his Heavenly Savior on Monday, December 8, 2008 after a courageous two-week battle. His love, strength, kindness, compassion and beautiful smile will forever stay in the hearts of his family and friends. Ron was a loving, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother, and a great friend to many. He will never be forgotten by all who were blessed to know him. Ron is survived by his beloved wife, Mary; six children; 11 grandchildren, and eight siblings. He grew up in Iowa and Missouri. He enlisted in the Air Force at 18 and served his country proudly and honorably for 20 years, including during the Vietnam War. He relocated to Hanover, Va., to begin his second career with Verizon. Ron retired in February 2007 and began his third "career" riding his Harley. A member of Richmond HOG, loving to ride, his accident was his way to go. The family will receive friends on 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, December, 11 2008 at the Nelsen Funeral Home's Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland. A celebration of Ron's life will be held 10 a.m. Friday, December, 12, followed by full military honors at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. Donations may be made to the Shriners or the American Heart Association.


 


 

Lanier, Adelean W.

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, God called home one of His heavenly angels, Mrs. Adelean Whittaker Lanier. A native of Sussex County, Va., Adelean Lanier, 72, was born on Dec. 27, 1935. She resided in the Petersburg, Va., area the majority of her life. She attended Peabody High School. She retired from Johnson Cleaners in Colonial Heights, Va. Adelean Lanier was a member of Little Mount Baptist Church of Sussex County, Va., but was a Watch Care Member of Trinity Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Lanier Sr., and her parents, Joseph "Joe" and Daisy Whittaker. She is survived by seven children, Gloria Taylor (Johnnie) of Prince George County, Va., Jonathan Lanier (Sheila), Franklin Lanier Jr. (Melissa), Celestine Walden (Jerome) and Sandra Lanier, all of Petersburg, Va., Ronald Lanier (Berdina) of Raleigh, N.C., and Fitzgerald Lanier (Laura) of California; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one nephew; one niece; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends, a very devoted friend, Pauline Moore. A special, special thanks goes to Dr. Olumuyina Ojediran and staff and the staff of Southside Regional Medical Center of Transition, 4th floor. A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., pastor of Trinity Missionary Church of God In Christ, Petersburg, Va., officiating. The interment to follow at the Little Mount Baptist Church Cemetery, Disputanta, Va. The family will receive at the residence, 2238 N. Whitehill Drive, Petersburg, VA. The family may be contacted by calling Gloria Taylor at (804) 733-6530, (804) 861-1381 or (804) 892-6791. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Lanier online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


 


 

Lawrence, Marguerite Russ

will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Sydnorsville, Va., Charities 


 


 

Lawson, Anna R.

Anna R. Lawson, 75, of Bassett, Va., died on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett, Va., Charities


 


 

LeBoeuf, Beatrice

Beatrice M. LeBoeuf SUFFOLK - Beatrice M. LeBoeuf, known as "Bea," "MeMe," or "Mozy," 85, of the 4400 block of Miles Ave., died Dec. 9, 2008, in Golden Living Nursing Home. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.


 


 

Lea, Jean P.

Jean Picardat Lea, 77, of Colonial Heights, died Dec. 6, 2008, peacefully in her home. She was a devoted wife, mom, granny and aunt. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Randolph Picardat Sr. and Lula Worley Picardat. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Donald Lea Jr., and her brother, Ernest Randolph Picardat Jr. Mrs. Lea attended St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Colonial Heights. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Lea Roudabush and husband, Mark, and Rhonda Lea Patterson and husband, Rick; one grandson, Matthew Roudabush; a brother-in-law, Phil Lea and wife, Shirley; and many cherished nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 501 Old Town Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Crater Community Hospice, 840 W. Roslyn Road, Suite E, Colonial Heights, VA 23834, or to St Michael's Episcopal Church, Memorial Garden Fund, 501 Old Town Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.


 


 

Legaspi, Jose Ranulfo Gardner - Jose Ranulfo Gardner Legaspi Jose Ranulfo Gardner Legaspi, 46, of Bristow, passed away December 8th, 2008 at the Prince William Hospital. Born in the ....

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Legge, Rachel G.

LEGGE, Rachel G., 86, of Williamsburg, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008. She was the daughter of the late John Raymond and Martha Love Gee. She was a lifelong devoted and active Christa-delphian, and her faith was central to all aspects of her life. She was very instrumental in forming the Williamsburg Christadelphian Foundation and the Williamsburg Christadelphian Conference. Mrs. Legge worked for the Virginia State Agriculture Bureau in Richmond for 20 years before moving to Williamsburg in 1963 when she married Woodrow Legge. Together they owned and operated the Governor Spottswood Motel, a landmark on Richmond Road, for 60 years. She was the epitome of a southern lady, exuding grace, hospitality, and charm, making all her friends feel like family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Woodrow H. Legge; and a brother, John R. Gee Jr. She is survived by a brother, Malcolm Thomas Gee and wife, Jeanne, of Kenbridge, Va.; two nephews, John Richard Gee and wife, Sue, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and William Raymond Gee and wife, Brenda, of Wilkesboro, N.C.; two great-nieces, four great-great nieces, and a host of special friends throughout the country. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 12, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Williamsburg Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time on Friday only. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice House of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Pkwy., Williamsburg, Va. 23188, or to the Williamsburg Christadelphian Foundation, WCF Treasurer, Ray Pratt, P.O. Box 88, Deland, Illinois 61839. Online condolences may be registered at bucktroutfuneralhome.net.


 


 

Lineberry, Deborah June

will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities 


 


 

Long, Catherine Louise

Catherine Louise Long, 96, of Roanoke, Va., died on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., Charities 


 


 

Ludwig, Ron

LUDWIG, Ron, age 54, went to his final gig in heaven on Friday, December 5, 2008. He was a talented guitarist, singer-songwriter, and music teacher. He has performed at local venues in Richmond, Virginia since 1966 and in the Melbourne, Florida area after he moved to Indian Harbour Beach in 2003. Ron was known and loved as "Mr. Ron" to his many students over the years. Besides his favorite thingmaking music with his budsRon loved to fish and shrimp. He also enjoyed metal detecting for Civil War relics in historic battlegrounds of Virginia, and for doubloons on the Treasure Coast of Florida. Music was Ron's talent. Humor was Ron's gift. He was always ready to inspire, to laugh often and to love forever. Ron leaves the greatest love of his life, his wife, Donna McLear Ludwig; and two special kitties, Shadow and Smokee. He dearly loved his parents, Kurt and Anna Ludwig; and his sister, Helga Ludwig; and two brothers, Rick Ludwig and Kurt "Junnie" Ludwig (wife, Tessa), who all live in or near the Richmond area. He will be so missed by his in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel, on Thursday, December 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday, December 12, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be at the funeral home on Saturday, December 13, at 1 p.m., to be followed by burial at Washington Memorial Park. A memorial service in Florida will be held at a later date. Ron would sing a happy tune if contributions were made to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society in his memory.


 


 

Lundy, Danny

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Lunford, Jesse

. After retiring, he worked for Pinkelton Security Service for 15 years. He was a longtime member of St. James AME Church where he was a trustee and usher. He is survived by his wife, Deloris D. Lunford and daughter, Vanessa D. Lunford of Chesapeake, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Friday in St. James AME Church, Berkley. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. today in Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at


 


 

Lyle, Ronald G.

. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke or the . Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va., Charities


 


 

Macbeth, Joanne Johnson - Joanne Johnson Macbeth Joanne Clarke Johnson Macbeth of Chestertown, Maryland died Sunday, November 9, 2008, at William Hill Manor, a skilled nursing facility in ....

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Mackey, Paula Smith

MACKEY, Paula Smith, 91, of Richmond, widow of Clarence J. Mackey Jr., passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth M. Martin; her son, Paul T. Mackey; and three grandchildren, Richard D. Martin, Michele M. Murmer and Matthew D. Martin. Mrs. Mackey was retired from the City of Richmond. A graveside service will be held at 2 p .m. Friday, December 12, in Hollywood Cemetery.


 


 

Manner Jr., John Morrison

will be conducted 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Nicely Funeral Home followed by visitation until 7 p.m. Friends may call anytime at Nicely Funeral Home or at the residence of 1412 Hamilton Ave. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 620 Jefferson Ave., Clifton Forge, Va. 24422 or to the C & O Historical Society, 312 East Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, Va. 24422. To send a condolence to the family online please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com., Charities


 


 

Mariah H. Hylton 

Dec 11, 2008 A graveside service for Mariah Hagwood Hylton, 96, of Salem County Nursing Home in New Jersey and formerly of Spencer, who died Dec. 6, 2008, at the nursing home, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at a gravesite in New Jersey with Community Funeral Home of Salem in charge of arrangements. Hylton was born March 19, 1912, in Spencer to Hardin Hagwood and Lera Foster Hagwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doc Hylton; and a son, Jesse James Hylton Sr. Surviving are three grandchildren, including two in Martinsville. Hairston Funeral Home in Martinsville is in charge of local arrangements.


 


 

Martin, Alvin M.

. He also sang with the adult choir as well as assisted his wife with the kids and teens choirs' ministry. Al was a Permanent Master Judge of National Chrysanthemum Society and President of the local Blue Ridge Chrysanthemum Society. He was Co-Director of the Colonial Theater Board of William Fleming High School. He has been a Co-President of five Roanoke City PTA's and currently serving on the Central Council PTA's Audit Committee., s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Valley View Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Arthur Good officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Valley View Wesleyan Music Ministry, 2302 Oakland Blvd., N.W., Roanoke, Va. 24012, will be greatly appreciated in memory of Alvin Martin., Charities


 


 

Martin, Henderson William

s will be private. Arrangements are by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100., Charities 


 


 

Mary H. Fain 

Dec 11, 2008 The funeral for Mary Lorene Howell Fain, 85, of 1278 Old Sands Road, Ridgeway, who died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at her home, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home in Stuart. Pastor Terry Knighten and the Rev. Sammy Coldwell will officiate. Burial will be in the Conner family cemetery in Meadows of Dan. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for two hours before the funeral Friday and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the SPCA of Martinsville/Henry County, 143 Joseph Martin Highway, Martinsville, Va. 24112, or Hospice of Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born Jan. 28, 1923, in Patrick County to Samuel "Sam" Howell and Elva Hylton Howell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jessie Alvis Fain; and a son, James Alvis Fain. She was a homemaker and childcare giver. She was a member of New Life Community Church of Ridgeway, where she assisted for more than two years with the Walter E. Spence Jr. 911 Memorial Service, and was a prayer partner of the Juanita Babs Prayer Ministries of Clovis, Calif. Surviving are four daughters, Judy Fain Hughes of Ridgeway, Jessie Lou Fain of Gordonsville, Ann Fain Barbour of Bassett and Janet Fain Painter of Ridgeway; two sons, Roger A. Fain of Ferrum and Gary Lee Fain of Ridgeway; two sisters, Josie H. Spence and Gaynelle H. East, both of Patrick Springs; two brothers, Otis and Richard Howell, both of Floyd; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.


 


 

McMillian, Michael William

McMILLIAN, Michael William, 25, of Chesterfield departed this life on Monday, December 8, 2008. He is survived by his mother, Sharon; father, Larry; brother, Chris; grandmother, Shirlee; grandparents, Earnest and Carole; and other loving family members. Services private.


 


 

McNamara, Thomas F.

McNAMARA, Thomas F., 74, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. McNamara; a brother, Dennis McNamara; five sisters, Barbara Hardaway, Margaret Snider, Catherine McNamara, Mary Lipscomb and Dorothy Hough; stepsons, Roland C. and Robert O.; five grandchildren, Tripp, Lindsay, Hunter, Robby and Carter; one great-grandson, Dru. Tom was retired from CSX Railroad; a member of VFW Post 6364 and St. Benedict Church. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 12, at 1 p.m. at Cremation and Burial Society, 1927 Westmoreland St. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to VFW Post 6364 or St. Benedict Church.


 


 

Miller Jr., Mason

was in the Roanoke Naval Reserve, where he was the Commanding Officer of the Naval Reserve Surface Division 5-22 from December, 1951 to December 1954, and retired as Lieutenant Commander., He was a 50 year member and served a term as president of the Kiwanis Club of the Roanoke Valley, and served as Lieutenant Governor, 2nd Division, Capital District, Kiwanis International in 1966. Served as president of the Roanoke Valley Chapter, Retired Officers Association in 1987 (now SWVA Chapter MOAA). He was an active member of the Virginia Heights Baptist Church for over 50 years. Mason served as both a Deacon and Departmental Sunday School Superintendent. His current membership was at Colonial Avenue Baptist Church. Mason served three times as president of the Roanoke Association of Credit Men. He served on the Board of Directors of the Better Business Bureau, Roanoke Merchants Association and the Board of Governors of the Jefferson Club. He was Credit Manager of the Roanoke branches of the Noland Company where he retired in June 1983. Upon retirement he served on a United Way Committee and as a certified arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau., He is survived by his wife, Helen Gregory Miller; sons, David M. Miller, of Washington D.C., and Alan L. Miller, of Woodstock, Ga.; special friends, Bonnie E. Dobbs and her son, Dustin A. Dobbs, of Woodstock, Ga.; a brother-in-law, R.E. Oliver; nephew, R.E. Oliver Jr., both of Portsmouth, Va.; a nephew, Michael L. Miller, of Fort Myers Beach, Fla.; greatniece, Sydney Oliver; and great-nephew, R.E. Oliver III, of Chesapeake, Va. He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Mattie D. Miller; and a sister, June M. Oliver., A sincere thank you to all the employees of Pheasant Ridge Nursing Center and special regards to Brenda Cox for her loving care., s will be held at the Chapel of Light with entombment at Evergreen Burial Park with Dr. Jeff Scott officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 11, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. The family suggest that memorials be made to Colonial Avenue Baptist Church, 4165 Colonial Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24018 or the Bradley Free Clinic, 1240 3rd Street, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24016., Charities


 


 

Mitchell, Lillian Irene

Lillian Irene Mitchell, 83, of Roanoke, Va., died on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel & Crematory, 540-989-3131., Charities


 


 

Mitchell, Nelson W.

MITCHELL, Nelson W., of Richmond, departed this life December 9, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. 


 


 

Moore, Jean McLane

MOORE, Jean McLane, 81, of Richmond, born July 9, 1927, went to be with the Lord December 10, 2008. Mrs. Moore was predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth and Thomas; brother, Greer, and his son, Steve; and her infant son, Frank S. Moore III. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 62-and-a-half years, Frank; two daughters, Terry Miffleton (Chuck) and Vicky Moore; one son, Ron Moore; grandchildren, Brian Miffleton (Diane) and Matt Miffleton (M'lisa); great-grandson, Chase Sharon. Mrs. Moore was a long-term volunteer and past president of St. Joseph's Auxiliary, Little Sisters of the Poor, and was a longtime member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church and her beloved "FAITH" class. The family would like to thank all of the caregivers for their love and support. The family will receive friends Thursday (today) from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A celebration and honor of Jean's life will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, Mattaponi Indian Baptist Church, St. Joseph's Home for the Aged or VCU Pulmonary Research Center.


 


 

Moore Sr., Ryland E.

MOORE, Ryland E. Sr., 90, of Darvills, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2008. He is survived by his children including son, Ryland Edward Moore Jr. and wife, Leanne; and daughters, Debra M. Coleburn, Karen M. York and husband, William, and Rebecca M. McMillian and husband, Hayden; sisters, Inez Winn and Lavelle Sheffield and her husband, Willis; brother, Hank Moore; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret D. Moore; granddaughter, Sarah E. York; and a sister, Audrey Winn. Mr. Moore, a WWII U.S. Army veteran, was a retired mechanical engineer with Ft. Lee, Va. for 35 years. The family will receive friends at Hamner-McMillian Funeral Home, 1400 S. Main St., Blackstone, Va. Thursday, December 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday, December 12, at 2 p.m., at the Hamner-McMillian chapel. Pastor Debra Copeland officiating. Interment will follow at Butterwood United Methodist Church Cemetery, Darvills, Va. Online register and condolences at www.hamnermcmillian.com.


 


 

Morris, Lillie

Lillie Mae W. Morris COLERAIN - Lillie Mae Wilson Morris died Dec. 9, 2008. A funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Ashland Baptist Church, Merry Hill. Reynolds Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. 


 


 

Morris, David Anderson

MORRIS, David Anderson, born, August 10, 1942 died, December 10, 2008. He was predeceased by his father, Irving F. Morris. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Anne Morris; his mother, Elizabeth Anderson Morris; his sister, Betty Villers and her husband, Jim; and his sister, Rebecca M. Blankenship and her husband, Harold "Bud" and five nephews and two nieces. David served in the United States Navy. He retired from Philip Morris after 28 years of service. He was a long time member of Tomahawk Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Building Fund of Tomahawk Baptist Church, 12920 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, Va. 23112. A memorial service will be held at Tomahawk Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008. The family will receive friends following the service in the church Fellowship Hall.


 


 

Myers, Kitty L.

s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Norris Funeral Service Chapel, Martinsville, Va., Charities


 


 

Nanney, Joseph

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Nath, Ethel

. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 6350 Center Drive, Suite No. 102, Norfolk, VA 23502 or the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is handling arrangements,


 


 

Norbeck, Melvin

will be announced at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the ., Charities  


 


 

Novak, Charles Alan

Charles Alan (Chas) Novak, 36, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, December 6, 2008. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2008, at The Horne Funeral Home., Charities 


 


 

Odum, Jim

. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC 27157 or online at www.childressinstituteforpediatrictrauma.org. Online condolencesmay be made through www.salemfh.com., Charities


 


 

Owens, Pauline

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Owens, Pauline Cregger

s 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, Va., Charities


 


 

Patterson, Mattie

to celebrate her life will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Tabernacle Christian Church. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge.


 


 


 


 

Peace, Reginald

PEACE, Reginald, of Richmond, departed this life December 9, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral notice later. 


 


 

Pegram, Lee Bennett

PEGRAM, Lee Bennett, 87, of Powhatan, a retired LPN, passed away December 10, 2008. She is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, William B. Pegram Jr.; her children, Louise P. Oakley of Midlothian and Carolyn P. Weymouth of Richmond; and her brother, Calvin L. Bennett of Charlotte, N.C. She leaves six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday (today) at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 12 noon Friday. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.


 


 

Pender, Gloria Jean

PENDER, Gloria Jean, 68, of Richmond, passed away Monday, December 8, 2008. She was employed by B.W. Wilson Paper Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Della Patterson; and a son, Troy D. Pender Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Julia Cluka and her husband, John; sons, Gary W. Pender and his wife, Margarete and Shawn B. Pender; six grandchildren, Jonathan, Hillary, Christopher, Tyler, Kristin and Justin; four stepgrandchildren, Jonathan, Jenny, Alex and Stephen; two great-grandchildren, Aaron and Alex; a sister, Mary Johns; five brothers, Buddy, Tommy, Charlie, Johnny and Brian Patterson; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends; and her canine companion, Mai Ling. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 13, 12 noon, at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.


 


 

Phelps, John

s will be private. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, handled arrangements. 


 


 

Pitts, Dorathy G.

PITTS, Dorathy G., 48, of Lanexa, passed through the gates of heaven December 9, 2008. She was preceeded in death by her mother, Rosemary Hancock; and stepsister, Mary Ann Farley. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Stephen Pitts; son, Andy Pitts; father, David Gibson; and extended family and friends. Also missing her and looking for her are her rescue animals, a dog, Miss Priss, and two cats, Sylvester and Princess. Dorathy was a registered nurse and a graduate of MCV School of Nursing.Her family wishes to thank Dr. James Khatcheressian, the staff and nurses at Massey Cancer Center, the staff and nurses at Virginia Cancer Institute, and the nurses who tended to her from Henrico Doctor's Hospital and Hospice of Viginia. You are all special people. Dorathy will live on in our heart and memories. Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Southside SPCA, P.O. Box 66, Meherrin, Va. 23954.


 


 

Pope, Alice

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Post, Onolee

will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Hampton National Cemetery by the Rev. John David Cobb. Memorial donations may be made to The or . Friends may sign the guest register book at www.mem.com.


 


 

Powell, Ray J.

s will be conducted 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Dr. J. Michael Palmer, the Rev. Greg Moser, and Gary Powell. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Charities


 


 

Pullinger, Elizabeth

will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. Burial will follow at Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be made to the family at, . There will be a reception following the burial; the address to be announced., Charities


 


 

Redburn, Billie

will be held Friday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Reginald Burgess, Ph.D. officiating at Princess Anne Memorial Park. A gathering to honor "Wild" Bill's life will immediately follow at his home.


 


 

Richardson, Dennis W.

Dennis W. Richardson, of Jarratt, Va., departed this life on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; two daughters, Dominque and Latasha of Jarratt, Va.; one son, Montrel of Richmond, Va.; mother and stepfather, Peggy and Russell Drake of Emporia, Va.; he is preceded in death by his father, Vester Richardson Sr.; a loving sister, Ann Marie (Leon) Johnson of Hopewell, Va.; twin brother, Vester Richardson (Linda) of Emporia, Va.; and brother, Otis Crutchfield of Emporia, Va.; six half-sisters and one-half brother; grandmother, Nellie Boone of Emporia, Va. Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at Baltimore Baptist Church, the Rev. Sidney Moody officiating. Interment will follow in the Richardson Family Cemetery. The staff of Pearson Funeral Services, 556 Halifax St., Emporia, Va., is in charge of the arrangements; www.pearsonandsonfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Riggs, Douglas Eugene

s. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Riggs Cemetery at Staffordsville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Kendall Funeral Home for funeral expenses. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome. com., Charities


 


 

Roemisch, Edna Frances

Edna Frances Roemish, 89, of Clifton Forge, Va., died on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., Charities 


 


 

Roney, Evelyn V.

Evelyn Vivian Roney (Granny), age 79, was called home, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at Henrico Doctor's Hospital, Richmond, Va. She was a resident of Dinwiddie County, Va., and resided at 5921 Church Road. She was born May 5, 1929, to the late Nellie McCray and Cornelius Young. She was educated at the Dinwiddie Training Center, Class of '47. She attended one year at Virginia State University and was employed at Central State Hospital for 20 years as a nurse's aide. At an early age, Evelyn joined Olive Branch Baptist Church. Granny was a dedicated wife for 58 years. Granny enjoyed reading the Bible, along with having a passion for cooking and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mrs. Mattie L. Parham, of Petersburg, Va., and nephew, Mr. John Carlton Parham, also of Petersburg, Va. She leaves to cherish in her memories, husband, John Thomas Roney (Papa) of Dinwiddie County; her sons, Thomas DeLeon Roney (Elizabeth "Liz"), Pooler, Ga., Gerald Landis Roney Sr. (Joyce Ann Roney), Petersburg, Va., Rodney Earl Roney (Betty Mary Rodeman), Petersburg, Va., Stanley Kenneth "Kenny" Roney, Petersburg, Va.; her devoted daughters, Carolyn Odessa (Jones) Roney, Petersburg, Va., Cynthia Jacquilla Roney, Petersburg, Va., and Novella Marie (Ree) Roney, Petersburg, Va.; brothers-in-law, John Parham of Petersburg, Va., Floyd Roney (Nancy), Richmond, Va., Jessie Blackwell, Dinwiddie, Va., Henry Pegram, Petersburg, Va., Dorsey Mason of Petersburg, Va.; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Jones of DeWitt, Va., Marcella Faulcon of DeWitt, Va., Gloria Byrd of Petersburg, Va., Rose Roney of Jersey City, Va., Vernell Roney of Dinwiddie, Va., Gwenn Roney of Richmond, Va.; nieces, Gloria L. Parham of Petersburg, Eva Parham and Jeanette Parham of Richmond; grandchildren, Tony A. Roney (Cynthia), of Petersburg, Va., Gerald L. Roney Jr. (Lorine) of Petersburg, Va., Adrienne D. Roney, Newark, N.J., Felicia D. Roney and Brittany D. Roney of Pooler, Ga., and Rodhem A. Roney, Petersburg, Va.; great-grandchildren, Davante, Monique, Gerjuan, (Williams) of Petersburg, Va., and Trey Green of Petersburg, Va., Kristian Roney of Petersburg, Va., and Jada Young, of Newark, N.J. Granny also leaves a devoted and caring caretaker, Ethel Wheat of Petersburg, Va. A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, with the Rev. Kevin Northam officiating. The interment will be held in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. There will be a wake from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. The family will assemble at the residence one hour prior to the service.


 


 

Rose P. Moore 

Dec 11, 2008 Rose Helen Pentelow Moore, 82, of 1855 N.C. 268, Pilot Mountain, N.C., died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at Golden Living Nursing Center in Mount Airy, N.C. She was born March 27, 1926, in Detroit, Mich., to Burnice Pentelow and Helen Allen Pentelow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Moore; a daughter, Shirley M. Hundley; and a grandchild, Timmy Hill. She had been a school teacher and retired with 22 years of service at Sale Knitting Co.. She was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church in Axton. Surviving are two daughters, Helen M. White of Axton and Iona Childress of Mount Airy; two sons, John David "JD" Moore of Westfield, N.C., and Randolph "Randy" Moore of Rustburg; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway with the Revs. Palmer Lowery and Chris McMillian officiating. Burial will be in Old Well Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and other times at the home of her daughter, Helen White, 814 Poplar Fork Road, Axton.


 


 

Rowlett, Mae L.C.

Mrs. Mae Lucille Carter Rowlett, of Petersburg, departed this life Dec. 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Alfred L. Cobbs Sr., and brother-in-law, Joseph Rowlett. She is survived by her daughter, Jean C. Cobbs; three grandchildren, Alfred Cobbs Jr. (Carolyn), Carol Murray, Jill Brunson (Paul); three great-grandchildren, Morgan Cobbs, Alex Deskins and Sidney Cobbs; four sisters-in-law, Willie Mae Rowlett, Alice Glover, Joyce Rosser and Grace Dell; two brotherss-in-law, Charles A. Rowlett (Lilly), Stewart Rowlett (Alma); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at First Baptist Church Centralia, 2920 Kingsdale Road; Dr. Wilson E.B. Shannon, pastor, officiating. Interment Bermuda Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Children's Home of Virginia Baptists, 6900 Hickory Road, Petersburg, VA 23803.


 


 

Rowlett, Mae Lucille Carter

ROWLETT, Mrs. Mae Lucille Carter, of Petersburg, departed this life December 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Alfred L. Cobbs Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Jean C. Cobbs; three grand-children, Alfred Cobbs Jr. (Carolyn), Carol Murray, Jill Brunson (Paul); three great-grandchildren, Morgan Cobbs, Alex Deskins and Sidney Cobbs; four sisters-in-law, Willie Mae Rowlett, Alice Glover, Joyce Rosser and Grace Dell; two brothers-in-law, Charles A. Rowlett (Lilly), Stewart Rowlett (Alma); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral service will be held Friday, December 12, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Centralia, 2920 Kingsdale Rd. Dr. Wilson E.B. Shannon, pastor, officiating. Interment Bermuda Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Children's Home of Virginia Baptists, 6900 Hickory Rd., Petersburg, Va. 23803.


 


 

Sagraves, Barbara

will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Ruby Fields officiating. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Sanderlin, Patricia

Patricia H. Sanderlin NORFOLK - Patricia L. Hill Sanderlin, 37, of the 1900 block of Greenleaf Dr. died Dec. 4, 2008. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel.


 


 

Sanderson, Gladys Virginia Ellison

s. Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va., Charities 


 


 

Schrinel, Paul J.

SCHRINEL, Paul J. (Lt. Col., Retired), 87, of Richmond, formerly of Vienna, Va., passed away December 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Elvina R. Schrinel. He is survived by four children, Kathleen S. Young (Ralph), Timothy Schrinel, Michael Schrinel (Rebecca), and Thomas Schrinel (Sharon Ross); 14 grandchildren, Randy, Geoff and Tony Young, Brian and Aaron Schrinel, David, Joey, Paul, Leah, Jacob, Chris and Stephen Schrinel, Justin and Ariane Schrinel; also 10 great-grandchildren. Paul retired as a Lt. Colonel after 30 years of service with the U.S. Army, serving in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. A service with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery will be held Friday, February 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel, is assisting the family.


 


 

Scott, Mozelle A.

s will be held noon on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at First Baptist Church, Gainsboro with family visitation 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth B. Wright, officiating. Interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. Friends may call on Friday afternoon, December 12, 2008, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Hamlar-Curtis.com., Charities


 


 

Simmons, Brenda Gaye Hinchee

. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the family to assist with expenses, Callaway Fire and Rescue or Carilion Hospice Services of Rocky Mount. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Morgan, Karen, Kitty, Francis, Sandy and Fran of Carilion Hospice Services for their excellent care of Brenda during her illness., Charities


 


 

Skinner, Alonzo

Alonzo Skinner SUFFOLK - Alonzo "Sam" Skinner, 74, died Dec. 7, 2008. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Lakeview Baptist Church. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge.


 


 

Smith, William

will be held Friday at 7 p.m. in Thalia United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach. You may send the family a condolence at, . Billy and his best friend Danny are together again. 


 


 

Smith, Arthur James

will be held noon on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities 


 


 

Smith, Jared Paul

Jared Paul Smith, 56, of Clifton Forge, Va., died on Monday, December 8, 2008. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., Charities 


 


 

Snaman, Genevieve Elizabeth

will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, December 12, 2008, at Evergreen Burial Park with the Reverend Tupper Garden officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. To send condolences online, please register at www.johnmoakey.com., Charities


 


 

Snelson Sr., Charles Wayne

SNELSON, Charles Wayne Sr., age 65, passed away December 8, 2008. He is survived by his son, Charles Jr.; daughter, Annette; sister, Anne Lynn; and brother, Wesley; and a grandson, Brandon. Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 12, at the Episcopal Church of the Creator, 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike at 11 a.m.


 


 

Stainback Jr., Willie B.

STAINBACK, Willie B. Jr., 73, of Carson, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Willie B. Stainback Sr. and Florence Winfield Stainback; and was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rebecca N. Stainback. Willie was a retired auto mechanic at the Ted Curry Motors, formerly in Petersburg. He is survived by his faithful and loving companion, Viola G. Wells; sons, Cecil Ray Stainback of Sussex and Mark E. Stainback of Richmond; sisters, Willie Mae Poarch of Dinwiddie, Grace Grizzard of Greensville, Emily Andre' of Gasper, Goldie Cox of Halifax County, N.C., Florence Scott of Virginia, and Olive Schnitz of North Carolina; brothers, Francis Stainback of Dallas, N.C., Albert Stainback of Westbury, N.Y., Rufus Stainback and Carroll Stainback, both of Colonial Heights; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2008, at Tabernacle Methodist Church, Carson, with the Rev. John Romain officiating. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.


 


 

Stapf, Gladys Moses

Gladys Moses Stapf, 100, of Ormond Beach, Fla., and formerly of Shawsville, Va., died Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg., Charities 


 


 

Stephens, Anne Perry

STEPHENS, Mrs. Anne Perry, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on December 9, 2008. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving her family. 


 


 

Stevens, Kevin Anthony

s will be conducted 10 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at Coyner Springs Cemetery with the Rev. Gerald Adams officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 11, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Charities


 


 

Strader, Linda Mullins

Friday evening. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com., Charities 


 


 

Stringfield, Alexander

Mr. Alexander Stringfield, 66, of 456 E. Main St., Waverly, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at Waverly Health Care Center. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, Waverly, (804) 834-2219. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.


 


 

Stuart Jr., James Stanley

s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hugh Kilgore officiating. The family wishes memorials in his memory be sent to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, Fla. 33607. The family wishes to thank the Doctors and Staff at Highland Ridge Rehab Center in Dublin, Pulaski Community Hospital and Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their special care during his illness. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com., Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va., is handling the arrangements., Charities


 


 

Sullivan, Kerry

in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to Hams Grove Baptist Church, 202 Hams Grove Road, Statesville, NC 28625. Nicholson Funeral Home of Statesville is serving the family of Dr. Kerry Sullivan., Charities 


 


 

Swift, Lena E.C.

Lena Erma Conner Swift, 84, of Madison Heights, and formerly of Petersburg, Va., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Charles Swift. Born Dec. 4, 1924, in Martinsville, she was a daughter of the late Curtis Gerome Conner and Novella Lawrence Conner Adkins. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, in Petersburg, Va., where she taught Sunday school for a number of years. She taught second grade before going to work for the Virginia Employment Commission in Richmond, she retired from there in 1995. She loved flea markets, thrift stores, and yard sales, having them as well as going to them. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Sadie Iris Conner; and four brothers, Elbert Conner, Clarence Conner, Cecil Adkins and Garry W. Adkins. Survivors include her daughter, Jacque Johnson and husband, Timothy, of Madison Heights; a sister, Eleanor Baird and husband, Jerome, of Clinton, Tenn.; two brothers, Percy B. Adkins, of Carson, Va., and Raymond A. Adkins and wife, Barbara, of Petersburg, Va.; five grandchildren, Naomi Gillespie and husband, Rick, J. Charle Zimny, April L. Burrows, Robert A. Johnson and wife, Rhonda, and Heather E. Payne and husband, Artie; 16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Dale Neal. Interment will take place in Arlington National Cemetery, Jan, 2, 2009, at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home from 2 to 3 p.m., and after the service at the residence of Heather Payne. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Liberty University. To send a condolence to the family, please visit, www.whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is assisting the family.


 


 

Swift, Lena Erma Conner

SWIFT, Lena Erma Conner, 84, of Madison Heights, passed formerly of Petersburg away Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Charles Swift. Born December 4, 1924, in Martinsville, she was a daughter of the late Curtis Gerome Conner and Novella Lawrence Conner Adkins. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, in Petersburg, Va., where she taught Sunday school for a number of years. She taught second grade before going to work for the Virginia Employment Commission in Richmond, she retired from there in 1995. She loved flea markets, thrift stores, and yard sales, having them as well as going to them. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Sadie Iris Conner; and four brothers, Elbert Conner, Clarence Conner, Cecil Adkins and Garry W. Adkins. Survivors include her daughter, Jacque Johnson and husband, Timothy of Madison Heights; a sister, Eleanor Baird and husband, Jerome, of Clinton, Tenn.; two brothers, Percy B. Adkins and wife, Shirley, of Carson, Va., Raymond A. Adkins and wife, Barbara, of Petersburg, Va.; five grandchildren, Naomi Gillespie and husband, Rick, J. Charles Zimny, April L. Burrows and Robert A. Johnson and wife, Rhonda, and Heather E. Payne and husband, Artie; 16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Dale Neal. Interment will take place at 1 p.m., January 2, 2009 in Arlington National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home and after the service at the residence of Heather Payne. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Liberty University. To send a condolence to the family, please visit, www. whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is assisting the family.


 


 

Tann, Carrie

Carrie D. Tann MURFREESBORO - Carrie D. Tann, 62, died Dec. 8, 2008. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in First Baptist Church. Hertford County Undertakers is in charge.


 


 

Tate, Junior E.

Junior Elmer "Mack" Tate, 68, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. He was the widow of Margot Tate. Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home — Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23608, www.Altmeyer.com.


 


 

Taylor, Berneice

TAYLOR, Deacon Berneice C., age 100, departed this life December 8, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Taylor Sr.; one daughter and four sons. She is survived by two sons, John E. Jr. and Charles H. Taylor Sr. (Doris); four daughters, Shirley T. Hayes, Margaret T. Bailey (Allen), Gloria T. Carmichael and Barbara T. Phillips (Moses); 23 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and three great-great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Rev. Lindsay Carter; daughter-in-law, Deanna Taylor; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Remains will lie in state Friday, 1 p.m., at Providence Park Baptist Church, 468 E. Ladies Mile Rd., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Rev. Jerome Ross, pastor. Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery.


 


 

Taylor, Geraldine Vernon

TAYLOR, Geraldine Vernon, 83, of Richmond, passed away December 9, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Austin David Taylor. She is survived by three children, Lee Taylor, Lyndell T. Atkins and David Calvin Taylor and wife, Cathy; three grandchildren, Thomas E. Atkins, Sara C. Taylor and Caroline B. Taylor. She retired from the Federal Reserve Bank after 26 years of service and was a longtime member of Westhampton Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Rd., and where services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Westhampton Baptist Church, 6112 Three Chopt Rd., Richmond, Va. 23226.


 


 

Taylor, Melvin Roy

s will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 11, 2008, at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem., Charities


 


 

Terry, Cornelia

to be held in May of 2009. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the University of Virginia which Connie loved so well or to the hospice of your area. Online condolences may be made to the family at 


 


 

Terry, William

TERRY, William Edwin "Bill," died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 in Cudjoe Key, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Ginny Ewell Terry; daughter, Thy Nguyen of Boston, Mass.; sister, Norma Thomas and husband, Clark Thomas of Upperville, Va., brother, Paul (Pat) Terry and wife, Linda Terry, of Richmond, Va.; as well as many nieces and nephews. Bill was born on September 21, 1946 in Richmond, Va., the son of Norman and Olive Terry. His wish to live in the Florida Keys came true when he and Ginny moved to Venture Out Resort at Cudjoe Key, Florida, in 2002. Bill was a master carpenter in Richmond and Key West. He served in the U.S. Army as a medic in Vietnam, and was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service. He was a Mason with membership in Lodge #323 in Marathon, Fla., and Henrico Union Lodge in Richmond, Va. A memorial of Bill's life will be held at Keys Vineyard Church, Big Pine Key, Fla., at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of their choice.


 


 

Thomas, Harley

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Thompson, Lorraine

THOMPSON, Lorraine, 79, of Sandston, was received into God's arms on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. She was preceded in death by a precious son, Larry Thompson. She is survived by two sons, Everett and Dennis Thompson; three daughters, Bonnie Majka, Lorna Barber and son-in-law, Dee Barber, and Rita Bartnik; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; three brothers, a dedicated brother, Robert Murphy and James and Farley Murphy; her dedicated sisters, Alice Adkins and Helen Moore. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. We will love and miss Lorraine, and will hold memories of her in our hearts forever. Visitors are welcome at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, and where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.


 


 

Thornsberry, Ada

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Tompkins, Gladys

TOMPKINS, Gladys, of Richmond, entered eternal life December 9, 2008. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the 


 


 

Townsend Sr., James

TOWNSEND, James Sr., of Richmond, departed this life December 9, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later.


 


 

Treffeisen, Richard E.

will be held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in North Myrtle Beach with Dr. Wilmot T. Merchant officiating. Inurnment will be in the church columbarium. Memorials may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 801 11th Ave., North Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29582 or to the North Myrtle Beach Rotary Club Foundation, P.O. Box 823, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29597-0823. An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family., Charities


 


 

Turner, John

John R. Turner FRANKLIN - John Robinson Turner, 44, passed away Dec. 8, 2008. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin and a son of Helen T. Turner and the late William Allison Turner. John was in the grocery store business and was a well-read historian, especially in Civil War history. Besides his mother, he is survived by two brothers, James Lawrence Turner and wife Lois of Ovilla, Texas, and William Cullen Turner and wife Rebecca of Aurelia, Iowa, and their children, Ellie and Grace. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Susan Reaves officiating. Interment will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery.


 


 

Unruh, Ruth

. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ., Charities  


 


 

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Vermillion, Jula Irene Stachura

Jula Irene Stachura Vermillion, 89, of San Marcos, Calif., died November 30, 2008. Graveside Funeral Service 11 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008, in Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., Charities


 


 

Watkins, Lawrence C.

WATKINS, Lawrence C., of Palmer Springs, died December 10, 2008. He was a Palmer Springs Volunteer Fire Department charter member. He is survived by his wife, Lucy W. Watkins; his daughter, Becky Watkins Preddy; two sons, William B. and Scott D. Watkins, all of Palmer Springs; a sister, Velma Sharp; and a brother, Allen Watkins, both of Richmond; three grandchildren, Clif, Wil and Kelsey Preddy. Graveside memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Union Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fire Department or Church Cemetery Fund. Arrangements by Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory. On condolences to www.crowderhitecrews.com.


 


 

Weaver, Ryan A.

Our little angel, infant Ryan Avery Weaver was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, Dec. 7, 2008, at the Johnston-Willis Hospital, Richmond, Va. Although a relatively brief moment of life, her memory will forever be in our hearts to cherish. Left to treasure her memories, her parents, Wayne and Yolanda Weaver of Chester; grandmother, Burlena Synder of Chester; grandfather, William E. Weaver Jr. of Chester, and grandmother, Mrs. Pearline F. Weaver (deceased); a host of uncles, aunts, extended family and friends. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at the Parkers Family Homeplace, Flowers Road, Stony Creek, Va., with the Rev. Linda Skipper, associate minister of the St. John Baptist Church, Stony Creek, officiating. The family will assemble at the graveside at 12:45 p.m. on the day of the service. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, (804) 478-4411.


 


 

Webb, Wayne Edward

Wayne Edward Webb, 81, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Dot Fridley Webb; his parents, Theodore Roosevelt (T.R.) Webb and Kathleen Ramsey Webb; his sisterinlaw and brotherin-law, Jennie and Thane Wood; and a niece, Trina Wood. He was retired from Appalachian Power Company, and a long time member of West End Presbyterian Church. Wayne was also a longtime member of Cave Spring Lodge # 230 A.F. & A.M., and Roanoke Valley Scottish Rite Bodies. In addition, he was a member of the Directors Staff of Kazim Temple of the Shrine, and a United States Navy Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Linda W. and Leonard Rowe; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Wayne Webb, and Randall E. and Amy Taylor Webb; his grandchildren, Abbey A. Rowe, Patrick A. Rowe, Meredith T. Webb, and Ellen E. Webb; and a niece, Bonnie Wood Shambaugh. Services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Avenue. Pastor Tony Ward will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Masonic Rites will be by Cave Spring Lodge #230 A.F. & A.M. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008. Flowers would be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the Masonic Home of Virginia Armed Services Veterans Memorial, 4101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Va. 23223. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities


 


 

Woods, James

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Young Sr., Samuel J.

Mr. Samuel J. Young Sr., 81, of 1021 Wilcox St., Petersburg, Va., departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at McGuire Veterans Medical Center, Richmond, Va. Mr. Young was born in South Boston, Va., and moved to Petersburg as a young child. Mr. Young was an Army veteran of World War II. He was an employee of Truck and Equipment as a salesman for many years. Mr. Young was the son of the late Rev. Samuel L. and Nauvata Gordon Young. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Gwendolyn Y. Richardson, Mabel Y. Harris, Lurline Y. Harper, Rosemary Y. Goode and Thelma Y. Boone; and three brothers, Shirley L. Young, Lawrence A. Young Sr. and Charles K. Young Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted life friend, Beatrice Tucker; three sons, Anthony "Mack" Wilson, Samuel J. "Pete" Coleman of Hampton, Va., and Samuel J. Young Jr. (Marline) of Petersburg, Va.; two daughters, Iris "Neta" Young Williams and Brenda Nickelberry Stockton, both of Petersburg, Va.; sister-in-law, Henrietta W. Young; two brothers-in-law, Joseph Goode and Sterlin Boone, both of Petersburg, Va.; two grandsons; three granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. The interment to follow at the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at the residence. The family may be contacted by calling Iris Williams at (804) 732-9132 or (804) 647-9192, or Melvin Harper at (804) 590-1032 or (804) 586-9046. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Young online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


 


 

Zacharias, Edward A.

ZACHARIAS, Edward A., 81, son of Edward Max and Agnes Knightley Zacharias, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. He was born July 28, 1927 in Richmond. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Mary Burke Zacharias; his sisters, Mary, Ann and Betty; and his brother, Bill. He is survived by his sons, Edward D. Zacharias of Mechanicsville, William B. Zacharias and his wife, Marie, of Richmond, and John F. Zacharias and his wife, Lara, of Glen Allen; daughter, Mary Ellen Yates and her husband, Scott, of Mechanicsville; his sisters, Ellen, Nonie, Jene and Joe; 11 grandchildren, Ben, Sara, Daniel, Tony, Michael, Allison, Zachary, Winston, Graham, George and Sally. After graduating from John Marshall High School, Ed joined the U.S. Army in 1947 and was stationed in California. After an honorable discharge, he attended the University of Richmond, where he played football and was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. During this time, Ed met the love of his life, Mary Burke Donald. After a long courtship which included many nights star gazing on the top of Mary's home on Davis Avenue, they were married in July 1955. After working several years for Sinclair Oil Company, Ed and his brother, Bill, who was working for General Tire Company, started Capitol Oil Company in 1963. Eventually Ed and Bill ventured into real estate, building and purchasing apartments in the Richmond area. All of this was done with the support and patience of their wives, Mary and Bookie. Capitol Oil Company and Zacharias Brothers Real Estate, now being run by their children, are still going strong today. Ed's enjoyments included working out and playing handball at the downtown YMCA, fishing in the Chesapeake and spending time with his Mary at their ancestral home "Riverlawn" in Mathews County. Family will receive friends Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12 noon Saturday at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 909 Rennie Ave., Richmond Va. 23227. After interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, a celebration of Ed's life and passing will be held at his home in Hanover County. We ask that participants wear something red in honor of Ed's favorite color and his passing into a new life during this season of Christ's birth. If you wish, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the YMCA Bright Beginnings Program, Junior League of Richmond, 205 W. Franklin St., Richmond Va. 23220.

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