Sunday, January 18, 2009

Virginia Obituaries 1/18/09


 


 


 

Ailor, John Terrence

AILOR, JOHN TERRENCE, 61, of Richmond, died Friday, January 16, 2009. John was with the Richmond Times-Dispatch for 41 years until his retirement in 2007 as the Associate Graphics Director. John was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine; and his father, Max Ailor, noted outdoors writer of the Times-Dispatch. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet Rabb Ailor; son, Preston; and son, Sandy; and his fianc‚e, Heather Wampler; daughter, Shawn Methany of Atlanta; and her partner, Cris McDavid; daughter, Chris Neagle of Baltimore; and her husband, Paul; three wonderful grandchildren; brother, Tom Ailor and wife, Fiona; brother-in-law, Rusty Rabb and wife, Molly; several devoted nieces, nephews, aunts, and an uncle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Douglas S. Freeman Athletic Booster Club, 8701 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229; RFD Foundation, c/o Richmond Fire Department Credit Union, 900 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Virginia 23220; or a charity of your choice. There will be a private family service on Friday, January 23, 2009.


 


 

Alford Jr., Donald G.

and a member of Calvary Temple Church. An avid motorcyclist, he was a member of the Star Touring and Riding Association, Virginia Beach Chapter 188. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Sandra H. Alford; two sons, Nick Alford of Virginia Beach and Leonard Milbourn of Exmore, Va.; two sisters, Debbie Sawinski and her husband Joe of Aliquippa and Sherry Holcomb and her husband Mike of Ostrander, Ohio; and a brother, Bill Alford and his wife Linda of Pickerington, Ohio. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Calvary Temple Church, 5639 Brickell Road, Norfolk, with Pastor Lamar Sentell and Pastor Chris Amos officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel. Those desiring may make donations to Calvary Temple Church Organ Fund. Please share a memory with the family at, Charities


 


 

Allen, Wanda T.

Ms. Wanda T Allen, 40, of 201 S. Fifth Street, Hopewell, departed this life Thursday, Jan. 15 at John Randolph Medical Center. Wanda was the daughter of the late Ethel Allen and Paul Dunston Sr. She was the youngest of 14 siblings and raised by Ida Mae Hall and the late Jeffrey Hall. She was preceded in death her grandparents, Mamie and Benjamin Daniels, Lucinda and Robert Allen. She was baptized at Mount Carmel Baptist Church at a young age and was presently employed at 7-Eleven on Oakland Blvd. She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter, Shaina Allen; devoted sister, Teresa Allen of Hopewell; brother, Paul Dunston Jr. (Belinda) of Chesterfield; her stepfather, Willard Allen of Atlantic City, N.J.; devoted friend, Willie Lillie of Hopewell; motherly aunts, Catherine Daniels, Mamie Delaine, Pearl Barber, Janet Roach, Mary Whitaker (James) and Louise Dunston; two great aunts, Hattie M. Conyers and Julia Bulluck; one uncle, James Daniels; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends and among them were devoted Faye Jones and her 7-Eleven family. A Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at the Chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. The Rev. Kevin Northan, pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Family and friends are asked to assemble one hour prior to service at 1524 Autumn Woods Drive, Hopewell, and may be contacted at 452-4252 or 452- 4378. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, the Rev. William N Bland Jr., funeral director, Hopewell (804) 458-5357, now serving from three locations, Petersburg, Hopewell, and Waverly. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.


 


 

Allen Sr., Robert Lee

ALLEN, Mr. Robert Lee Sr., age 70, of Henrico County, died on January 15, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Violet and Josh Allen; two brothers, Isiah and Peter Allen. He is survived by his son, Robert Lee Allen Jr. (Yvette) of Henrico; one granddaughter, Shenika E. Allen; one great-grand-daughter, Destiny Monae; one sister, Bertha Davis; one devoted niece, Betty J. Combs; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends; one very devoted friend, James Jones. Mr. Allen was retired from Aero Industries after 40 years. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where funeral services will be held Monday, at 1 p.m. Rev. Zynora D. Manson officiating. Burial Washington Memorial Park, Sandston.


 


 

Amie W. Martin

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Armstrong Jr., Lloyd E.

ARMSTRONG, Lloyd E. Jr., 64, passed away at home January 12, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Armstrong; two sons, Lloyd III and John Armstrong; brother, Gary Armstrong, Ray (Cindy) Armstrong. His family will receive friends on Monday, January 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cremation Burial Society of Virginia, 1927 West Mooreland St., Richmond, Va. 23230.


 


 

Arnold, Doris

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Arnold, Harry Baker

ARNOLD, Harry Baker, 74, of Glen Allen, passed away January 16, 2009. He was born in Richmond, Va. on March 7, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry B. Arnold Sr. and Alice A. McKenzie; and a brother, Robert E. McKenzie. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife 54 years, Frances Newcomb Arnold; his daughters, Cathy Arnold Heizer (Paul "Opie") and Pamela Arnold Peyton (Randy); his grandchildren, Paul Heizer Jr. (Elizabeth), Brett Heizer (Ryan), Meredith Heizer, Frances Peyton, Carilynn Peyton; and his aunt, Gladys T. Faison. Harry retired from the United States Naval Reserve after 26 years of service. He started his own construction company Commercial Plastering and Drywall Inc. in 1979 and a few years later expanded his business to include Commercial Acoustical Ceilings. He retired from both companies in 2000. He was a member of the Glen Allen Masonic Lodge #131, Scottish Rite and Acca Temples, where he was a Captain with the Arab Patrol in 1991. He was a founding member of H.E.L.P. Charities, which is a local charity that helps children with various disabilities. He was also a member of Chamberlayne Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., and where funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Harry's name to H.E.L.P. Charities, P.O. Box 949, Glen Allen, Va. 23059 or Chamberlayne Baptist Church, 215 Wilkinson Rd., Richmond, Va. 23227.


 


 

Arrington, Ricky D.

Mr. Ricky D. Arrington of 641 27th Ave., Newport News, Va., departed this life Thursday, January 15, 2009 at the Sentara Careplex, Hampton. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the JM Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


 


 

Aurelia W. Fields 

Jan 18, 2009 Aurelia Ann Webb Fields, 71, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born in Franklin County on Oct. 20, 1937, to David Chitwood and Della Rigney Chitwood Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Webb. She had worked for Bassett Chair Co. Surviving are her husband, Franklin Fields of the home; three sons, Ronald Webb of Henry, Allen Webb of Figsboro and Larry Webb of Franklin County; a daughter, Dena Jefferson of Franklin County; a step-daughter, Peggy Fields; three brothers, Carl Chitwood of Akron, Ohio, Jewell Chitwood and Euell Chitwood, both of Franklin County; a sister, Nadine Goode of Franklin County; five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service with the Rev. Ronald Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in the family cemetery in Franklin County. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the South Chapel.


 


 

Baker, Robert

Robert Keith Baker NORFOLK - U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Keith Baker, 41, passed away in Fort Polk, La. He was born in Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital in Norfolk, Aug. 31, 1967. He graduated from Norview High School in Norfolk in 1986. He entered the Army in 1992 at the age of 24 and completed Basic Training at Fort Sill, Okla. He had subsequent assignments in Germany, Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Knox, Ky., Korea, and Fort Bragg, N.C. He culminated his superb military career with the assignment he was most proud of at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La. In his final position as the signal section chief in the Plans Division he greatly contributed to the combat preparation of 20 brigades who successfully deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. While at Fort Polk he was promoted to his final rank of staff sergeant. He was survived by his wife, Susan and daughter, Olivia. He is also survived by his father, Keith; stepmother, Joanne; brother, Ronnie and sister-in-law Jane. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise M. Baker. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, with CH (MAJ) Steve Peck officiating. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a memorial fund for Olivia's college at Wachovia Bank, 5700 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23701, Attn: Mike Livsay. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Bateman, Charles

BATEMAN, Charles, 80, of Highland Springs, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marie Bateman Minton. He is survived by his sons, Charles Bateman and Curtis Bateman; brother, Albert Bateman (Ann Rae); grandchildren, Kevin Minton and Daniel Bourne; great-grandchild, Leah Bourne; very devoted friend, Donna Boatwright; and fishing buddies, Russell Talley and Owen Jordan. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 18, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2009. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fairmount Methodist Church, 12 Bayard Road, Richmond, Va. 23223.


 


 

Bell, Inge Frida

Inge Frida Bell SUFFOLK - Inge Frida Bell, 80, loving wife, passed away Jan. 16, 2009. She was a native of Germany. Mrs. Bell is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Stephen H. Bell Jr. A funeral will be held at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, is handling the arrangements., Charities


 


 

Benton, Louise

No Description Available!


 


 

Bey II, Archie Howlett

BEY, Archie Howlett II, of Richmond, departed this life January 17, 2009. Notice of memorial service later. Arrangements Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street.


 


 

Bowerman II, Robert James

BOWERMAN, Robert James II, passed away January 8, 2009 at the age of 80. He is survived by his two sons, Robert J. Bowerman III and Thaddeus N. Bowerman; his grand-daughter, Marilee Bowerman; and three great-grandchildren, Nathan Smith, Jennie Smith and Jessica Smith. Robert was a second generation newspaper professional having spent many years of service for Richmond Newspapers, Inc. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.


 


 

Branch, Lois Verser

BRANCH, Lois Verser, 82, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2009 after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born in Nottoway County, Va., a daughter of the late George and Leola Verser. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford E. Branch. Mrs. Branch is survived by her children, Marian Goff and husband, David, of Midlothian, Va., Susan Daniels and husband, Morris, of Raleigh, N.C., George Branch and wife, Linda, of Richmond, Va., and Wanda Branch of Glen Allen, Va.; grandchildren, Nicole and Kevin Goff, Josh and Jessica Daniels, Taylor and David Branch; sisters, Edna Gills of Columbia, S.C., Alice Atkinson of Crewe, Va., Georgia Bates of Richmond; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to Dr. Monica Morris and her staff for their extraordinarily compassionate level of care. We are also grateful for the kind dedication and concern our mother received from the Hospice of Virginia nursing staff. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 18, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street, also where a funeral service will be conducted Monday, January 19, at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Shady Grove U.M.C. Cemetery in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.


 


 

Brown, Carrie M.

Carrie M. Brown VIRGINIA BEACH - Carrie Mae Brown, 81, of the 1000 block of College Park Blvd., passed away Jan. 14, 2009. Carrie was a dedicated member of the Jehovah's Witness faith for many years. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Charlie Brown; son, Charles Brown Jr.; two brothers, James and Herbert Dixon. She is survived by seven children, Mary Dixon of Suffolk, William Dixon of Atlanta, Ernestine Brown of Virginia Beach, Gloria Jean Brown (Nathaniel Hall), Dennis Brown, Floyd Brown and Dwight Brown, all of Norfolk; sister-in-law, Anna Dixon; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Tuesday in Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witness, 3662 Humboldt St., Norfolk, at 2 p.m. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery. Graves Funeral Home is handling the arrangements., Charities


 


 

Brown, George

Retired Staff Sgt. George "Mike" Brown, 76, of 2337 Dupuy Road, Petersburg, entered eternal peace and rest on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at Chippenham Medical Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Nellie Savage Brown, his parents, Pearl B. and Robert C. Bland and grandson Michael W. Brown, Jr. George (Mike) was born July 12, 1932, to Pearl B. and Robert C. Bland in Petersburg. He attended Petersburg Public Schools (Henry Williams Jr. High and Peabody High School). Upon completion, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, retiring after 26 years of service. He returned to Petersburg in 1968, working briefly at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Factory. Upon its closing, he gave excellent service to individuals housed in the Crater Detention Juvenile Home from which he received his second retirement after 17 years. George was baptized and became a member of Bethany Baptist Church at an early age. Later he joined Faith United Baptist Church and was ordained as a Deacon under the pastorate of the Rev. Dr. Mary Bonner. George also, attended Shiloh Temple in Ettrick where he sang with the G.L. Wilson Chorus. In 1997, George formally joined the Metropolitan Baptist Church. He was a very dedicated member and served faithfully in several organizations, among them, the Deacon Board, Male Chorus, Senior Citizens Ministry and Good Fellowship Birthday Club. He was a former member of the Soul Stirrers Gospel Singers, the Metropolitan Sanctuary Choir and the Sunday Morning Praise Team. He was an energetic member of the Oaklawn Bowl (mix bowling league) known for his "strikes" with the Family Affair Team. George's (Mike) loving and precious memories will always remain with his daughters, Jamie and Laverne Brown of Petersburg; sons, retired Staff Sgt. Michael W. Brown Sr. (Suk Cha) of Copperas Cove, Texas, Airman Brian C. Brown (Mary) of Aberdeen, Md., George (Cadillac) F. Brown (Natalie) and 1st Sgt. Todd A. Brown (Pamela) of Rineyville, Ky.; grandchildren, Master Nathaniel A. Brown of Durham, N.C., Master Steven C. Brown (Meriem) of Copperas Cove, Texas, Miss Tivona A. Brown of Rineyville, Ky., Miss Mae Alice Brown of Aberdeen, Md., Master Lavar M. Brown of Petersburg; great grandchildren, Christopher, Maven and Mieisha of Copperas Cove, Texas; sisters, Nadine B. Roberts of Ettrick, Allison B. Tucker of Dinwiddie; brothers, Sidney "Scotty" Bland of Petersburg, Robert Bland of Lansing, Mich.; brother-in-law, Kenneth L. Myrick of Petersburg, sister-in-law, Ada S. Pulley (John) of Petersburg; aunts, Martha and Nancy Brown of Petersburg; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, devoted childhood friends, Herbert V. Coulton, Leroy Fultz of Petersburg and other devoted friends, the Rev. John Miller, and Mrs. Bernice Harvell. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at Metropolitan Baptist Church. Interment will be at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. Pastor, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr. will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral home. The family may be contacted by calling Laverne Brown 861-1665. Family and friends attending may assemble one hour prior to service at 2337 Dupuy Road, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, (804) 732-7841, now serving from three locations, Petersburg, Hopewell and Waverly. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.


 


 

Brown, Sherry S.

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Burnette, JoAnn W.

BURNETTE, JoAnn W., 83, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 14, 2009. She was preceded in death by her son, Reginald Burnette; and sister, Kathleen Holland. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Marion F. Burnette; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Bob Dellinger; granddaughter, Leslie; and sister, Marjorie Strother of King George. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.


 


 

Burrell, William

will be conducted at a later date., Charities 


 


 

Burton, David L.

will be held in his honor at the Little Theatre of Norfolk, 801 Claremont Ave., on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Little Theatre of Norfolk. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements., Charities


 


 

Capps Sr., Jack Carl

CAPPS, Jack Carl Sr., of Richmond, was united in Heaven with his loving wife of 64 years, Margaret Carol Capps, on Thursday, January 15, 2008. Mr. Capps was a retired Senior Executive from Mutual Insurers Inc. He is survived by his three sons, Richard Capps and wife, Kathryn, Jack Capps Jr. and wife, Gay, Bart Capps and wife, Teri, all of Richmond; and daughter, Lynn Florence and husband, Mark, of Warrenton, Va; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, J. Russell Capps of Raleigh, N.C. As per his wishes, a memorial service will be held for the immediate family at Arlington National Cemetery. A member of The Greatest Generation and a veteran of World War II, Mr. Capps was permanently disabled and received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in the invasion of Southern France August 15, 1944, when his ship was destroyed by a German buzz bomb. He always viewed these circumstances as a blessing in disguise for it was during his two year convalescence at the U.S. Naval Hospital in St. Albans, N.Y. that he met the love of his life, Margaret Carol Mellilo. Always ready with a good story or a joke, he will be sorely missed by his family and his many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Department of Veteran Services, Office of the Commissioner, 900 E. Mail Street, Richmond, Va. 23219.


 


 

Chapman Jr., Frederick William

CHAPMAN, Frederick William Jr., of Richmond, died on Friday, January 16, 2009 at the age of 97. He was a graduate of the University of Richmond, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma. He was Vice President of Williams and Reed, Inc. Fred was married to the late Dorothea Claiborne Anderson. He is survived by his three children and their spouses, Bill and Kemper Chapman of Easton, Md., Anne and John Lubliner of Tucson, Ariz., and Claiborne and Jerry Jenkins of Richmond; and his grandchildren, Scottie Chapman of Richmond, Calif., Will Chapman (Heather), of Cambridge, Md., Dory Jenkins Clark (Chad), of Washington, D.C., Anne Jenkins Logue (Eric), of Richmond; and two great-grandchildren. He was also married to the late Kathleen Moore. Services will be held in the Chapel at First Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Private burial will be at Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or to the charity of your choice.


 


 

Charity, Alma Lucille

CHARITY, Alma Lucille, 81, of Richmond entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 15, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel John Charity Sr.; and daughter, Dorthea Ann Claude. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Marie Manning and Emma Jane Charity; two sons, Nathaniel John Jr., and David Jerome Charity; 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. A viewing will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2009, from 11 a.m to 6 p.m. at Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Rd. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Monday, January 19, 2009 at Providence Park Baptist Church, 468 E. Ladies Mile Road. Dr. Jerome C. Ross officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. www.wilsonafs.com


 


 

Chirdon, Thomas

will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Claytor Rollins Funeral Home. 


 


 

Clarence W. Rakes 

Jan 18, 2009 The funeral for Clarence William Rakes, 76, of Rocky Mount, who died Jan. 13, 2009, was held Friday at Bassett Funeral Service South Chapel. Pastor J.L. Denny officiated. Burial was in Henry Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Beau Mitchell, Bobby Ballard, Adam Ward, Jeff Bryson, Junior Rakes, Bobby Whitlock and Josh Rakes.


 


 

Claxton, Trussie Elizabeth

CLAXTON, Mrs. Trussie Elizabeth, 94, of Goochland, Va., departed this life Saturday, January 17, 2009. Her remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later.


 


 

Clifton, Jerrell Cordell

. You may send flower or condolences to, Charities 


 


 

Collins, Eugene A. "Gene"

COLLINS, Eugene A. "Gene", 84, of Sandston, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verla; brothers, Jimmy and Stuart; and sisters, Mildred and Frances. He is survived by three children, Linda Krupp and husband, Bill, of Raleigh, N.C., Larry of Sandston, Susan Lewis and husband, Rick, of Mechanicsville; four grandchildren, Jennifer Revoir and husband, Michael, of Wake Forest, N.C., Emily Korb of Mechanicsville, Danielle Lewis and Rick Lewis Jr., both of Glen Allen; two great-grandsons, Matthew and Jonathan Revoir of Wake Forest; sister, Margaret Crowder of Richmond; and sister-in-law, Fay B. Collin of Richmond. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a retired Carpenter's Apprentice Coordinator for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 388, where he was recognized for his 23 years of distinguished leadership and service. He was a longtime member of Corinth United Methodist Church, where he shared his carpentry and woodworking gifts. He was also active in the Joy Club and was treasurer of the Christian Fellowship Sunday School class. He was a member of Sandston Masonic Lodge #216 and Virginia Lodge #177 in Claremont. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel, where a Masonic service will be held at 6 p.m. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Corinth United Methodist Church. Burial will immediately follow at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va. A special thanks to Della Miller and Diane Ward for their loving care, Dr. Donald Wade, Breck Hall and Pam Miller of Virginia Cancer Institute. Memorial donations may be made to Corinth United Methodist Church, 23 W. Williamsburg Rd., Sandston, Va. 23150.


 


 

Collins, Johanna Mauser

COLLINS, Johanna Mauser, 84, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2009. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jim Tom Collins; and loving sister, Lieselotte Herbold. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Collins Bussee; and granddaughter, Victoria B. Doucet and her husband, Robert Andrew. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Bensley-Bermuda Rescue Squad. P.O. Box 3360, Chester, Va. 23831.


 


 

Collins, Robert

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Coltrain, William

will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Condolences may be expressed at, Charities


 


 

Cox, Herbert

No Description Available! 


 


 

Crouse, June Pickle

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Cummings, Theodore Earl

CUMMINGS, Theodore Earl, passed away January 15, 2009 from heart disease. Ted was born April 30, 1931 in St. Marys, W. Va. A loving husband and father, he retired from Texaco in 1992 after 40 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Eva Nell; sons, Michael and Robert; daughter, Kathleen; and six grandchildren. A visitation will be held Sunday (today) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 19 at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Christian Church, 9400 Gayton Rd. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the American Heart Association or the Paralyzed Veterans Association in Theodores name. Online guestbook is available at Blileys.com.


 


 

Cusic, Mildred R.

CUSIC, Mildred R., 85, of Richmond, was born January 16, 1923 in Hollywood, Maryland. She passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. Cusic Jr.; and two sons, Thomas Cusic III and Joseph Michael Cusic. She is survived by her children, Dolores M. Atkinson (Leo) of Miami, Fla., Patricia Ellyson (Jerry) of Quinton, Va., Alice Ann Sarfatic (Jack) of Houston, Texas and Elizabeth Bucker (Mike) of Varina. Mrs. Cusic was a longtime member of St. John's Catholic Church and a member of the Buzzy Bee Sewing Circle. The family will receive friends Monday, January 19, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. A celebration of her life will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at St. John's Catholic Church, 813 West Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs, Va. 23075. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. John's Catholic Church Building Fund. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park.


 


 

Daniel C. Craig

Jan 18, 2009 Retired Baptist minister Daniel C. "Neil" Craig, 87, of 234 Anthony Drive, Patrick Springs, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. He was born in Patrick County on April 30, 1921, to Flem D. Craig and Queenie Hancock Craig. They preceded him in death. He graduated from Hardin Reynolds Memorial High School in Critz in 1940. He was a World War II veteran who served four years in the Army in the Medical Department of the 388th Anti-Aircraft Battalion. Afterward, he owned and operated a retail mercantile business at Sanville. When he entered the ministry, he sold his business and enrolled in Bluefield College and then Lynchburg College, where he received a bachelor's degree. He then attended Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary at Wake Forest, N.C., where he received a bachelor of divinity degree. In 1954 he was ordained by Pleasant View Baptist Church in Patrick County. Craig served as pastor of Flint Hill Baptist Church in Moneta, Timber Ridge Baptist Church in Bedford, Vesuvius (Va.) Baptist Church, Jefferson Street Baptist and North Roanoke Baptist Church in Roanoke, Mt. Harmony Baptist Church in Roxboro, N.C., and Kent and Whitehall Baptist churches in Maryland. He also served on the Virginia Baptist Mission Board, the Maryland Baptist State Board and the Baptist Convention Cooperation Committee. He was moderator of the Prince George's Baptist Association in Maryland from 1982-84. Craig retired from the pastorate of Whitehall Baptist Church in June 1985 and returned to Patrick County. He continued to serve at area churches and interim pastorates at Blackberry, Chatmoss, Fontaine, Critz, Grace and Lone Oak Baptist churches. In 1994 and 1995, he and his wife traveled to Brazil where he preached and they visited Southern Baptist mission work. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Bryant Craig; two daughters, Linda Kennedy of Danville and Darlene McNeill of Bassett; four grandchildren; two brothers, Clarence Craig and Wayne Craig, both of Patrick Springs; and four sisters, Lera Washburn of Bassett, Vivian Ratliffe and Viola Vorhees, both of Patrick Springs, and Hazel Wright of Martinsville. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. today at Pleasant View Baptist Church at Patrick Springs with the Rev. Rick Anderson and Dr. Joseph McNeill officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the home. Memorials may be made to Pleasant View Baptist Church Building Fund, 4432 Pleasant View Drive, Patrick Springs, Va. 24133. Community Funeral Home of Stuart is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Dashiell, Rosemary

. Memorial gifts may be made to the Outreach Fund of Christ and St. Luke's Church, 560 W. Olney Road, Norfolk, VA 23507, the Fellowship Fund of Westminster Canterbury 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 or to the charity of the donor's choice., Charities


 


 

Davis, Larry Lawrence

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Davis, Sulton (Memoriam)

In Loving Memory Sulton Davis August 22, 1917 - January 18,2008 It has been a year since that day You are always in our thoughts and prayers We love and miss you so very much May God keep and bless you Until we meet again All our love to you Irene, Nancy, Marie, James and your Brothers and Sisters, Charities


 


 

Dhami, Elizabeth Jones "Betty Carol"

DHAMI, Elizabeth "Betty Carol" Jones, 50, of Chesterfield County, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 12, 2009. She is survived by her son, Sean Dhami (Amanda); her grandmother, Frances L. Jones; sister, Kim Whiteaker (Travis); brother, Bill Jones (Kris); and five nieces. A service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 501 W. Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 86, Highland Springs, Va. 23075 or American Diabetes Association.


 


 

Dolinger, Martha Haga

No Description Available! 


 


 

Driver, Henry W.

s set for Jan. 31 at VFW Post 3160. 


 


 

Dyson, Joe Grover

No Description Available! 


 


 

Etter, Mary Virginia

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Evans, June Hill

will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Jarvisburg Church of Christ. Twiford's Memorial Chapel is in charge. 


 


 

Ferguson, Macari

will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Corprew Funeral Home Chapel. 


 


 

Filomena M. López

Jan 18, 2009 Filomena "Mama Filo" Mendoza López, 84, of Juarez, Chih, Mexico, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at the home of her daughter, Amalia Ramirez in El Paso, Texas. She was born in Nvo Linares, Coah, Mexico, on Feb. 27, 1924, to Reducindo and Agustina Mendoza. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymundo Lopez; a son, a daughter, two sisters and a brother. Surviving are five daughters, Martha De Santiago of Juárel, Mexico, Amalia Ramirez of El Paso, Raquel Curiel of Los Angeles, Calif., Esperanza López of Juarez, Mexico, and Caridad López of El Paso; sons, Joel López of El Paso, Juan Pablo "J.P." López of Axton, and Arturo and Moises López of Juarez; sisters, Elisa Ramos of Torreon, Mexico, Esperanza Ceballos of Juarez and Carmela Mondoza of Torreon; a brother, Reducindo Mendoza of Mexico; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The funeral was held Saturday at Emmanuel United Methodist Church with burial following in Juarez.


 


 

Flemming, Willard

. He graduated from Winchester Community College with degrees in masonry and electrical engineering. He was a member of the telephone pioneers. Willard served as deacon and Sunday school superintendent at the Calvary Baptist Church in Winchester, Va., serving for many years. He was a loving husband and father who enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be missed by all who knew him. Willard enjoyed spending the winter months in sunny Florida and summers in Winchester. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bertha of Winchester; his son, Chet and his girlfriend Liz Hopkins of Norfolk; also surviving are his sister, Mary Alice Hodge of Chesapeake; his brother, Joe and his wife Connie Flemming of Chesapeake; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Jolliff of Newport News. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews who brought much joy to his life. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Zack Deal will officiate. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The viewing will begin Monday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in Willard's name to Calvary Baptist Church, 844 Amherst St., Winchester, VA 22601. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at, Charities


 


 

Frye, Willie

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Fulford, Ona W.

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Gahley, Rosa Lee

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Gladolia Currie 

Jan 18, 2009 The funeral for Gladolia Currie, 72, who died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, was held Saturday at St. Paul High Street Baptist Church, Martinsville. Dr. John Tinsley Jr. and the Rev. William A. Shackleford Sr. officiated. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Donnie Redd Sr., Casey Stanley, Mike Currie, Marvin Stanley, Airtie Stanley and Basie Gooden. Arrangements were by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett.


 


 

Greene, Jocelynn-Rayne Maciella

GREENE, Jocelynn-Rayne Maciella, of Richmond, became our guardian angel on January 14, 2009. She is survived by her parents, Joseph and Jennifer; brother, Joshua; grandparents, William and Lucy Johnson, Joseph Sr. and Norma Greene; and a host of loving family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St.; also where a funeral service will be conducted Monday, January 19, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park.


 


 

Greer, Gary Wayne "Toby"

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Gretakis, Nicholas

will be held at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, today at 7 p.m., after which the family will receive friends. Memorial donations may be made to the AHEPA Scholarship for Saint Basil's Academy. Care of AHEPA, 7220 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23505. Online condolences may be made at, Charities


 


 

Griffin, Pamela

will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hampton. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home is in charge. 


 


 

Grubb, David

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Gunn Jr., Charles W. "Bunny"

GUNN, Charles W. Jr. "Bunny", went home to be with the Lord at sunset on Tuesday, January 13, 2009. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary Wilson Sheffield of Crewe. He will be greatly missed by his children, Charles W. Gunn III and his wife, Beverly, of Hopewell, and Annhorner Truitt and her husband, Craig, of Richmond. He is also survived by his sister, Lois Cotten and her family of Tallahassee, Florida. He was born July 31, 1922 in Tallahassee, Florida. At an early age, his sister called him "Bunny". This term of endearment has followed him since. His career began by selling pecans from his parents' trees and working as a teenage "extra" in Johnny Weissmuller's Tarzan films. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII where he fought in the North Atlantic, Caribbean and South Pacific. He attended John B. Stetson University and Florida State University. He began working for "the telephone company" in Florida, then was transferred to South Boston, Va. and ultimately to Lexington. He worked there until he earned his law degree from Washington and Lee University in 1958. He settled with his family in Lexington where he established a law practice. From 1962-63, he was a judge in Buena Vista Municipal Court. "Bunny" Gunn was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Lexington, Buena Vista, Bedford and Rocky Mount, and the counties of Rockbridge, Bedford and Franklin from 1963 to 1978. During his tenure, he served on the Appropriations, Health Welfare and Institutions, Roads and Internal Navigation Committees, and chaired the Conservation and Natural Resources Committee. In 1979, he was named Director of Administrative Services for the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. After his retirement, he was appointed member of the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services Board. He was a faithful champion of the physically and mentally disabled, devoting his life to "walking his talk" both publically and privately. He was humbled to be recognized by the Virginia Association for Retarded Children for "outstanding efforts to guarantee basic human rights for all" and the Virginia Association for Mental Health for "courageous service to the mentally ill". He served in numerous church and civic leadership positions including being president of the Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce, the Lexington Lifesaving and First Aid Crew, Jaycees, and the Rockbridge County-Buena Vista Bar Association. He was a Member of Council of Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Bar Association, the American Legion, and the Hickory Hill Gun Club. He chaired the Board of Stewards of Trinity United Methodist Church, was president of Methodist Men, and chairman of the pastoral committee. He taught Sunday School for 20 years and loved serving as a substitute "itinerant lay preacher" at numerous small churches. For over a decade, he was an enthusiastic member of a small group through Needle's Eye Ministries, and, more recently, a joyful member of Third Presbyterian Church in Richmond. He was a proud member of the Richmond Chapter/ U.S. Navy, Armed Guard and U.S. Merchant Marine. Throughout life, he worked to demonstrate his love for the Lord, for his family, neighbors and others. He had a kind heart for the hurting, a courageous voice for those who could not be heard, a determination to always do the right thing, and a gracious smile for all. Visitation will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, at Third Presbyterian Church, 600 Forest Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23226. There will be a private burial, followed by a public service of thanksgiving at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, at Third Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Families of the Wounded Fund, c/o Village Bank, P.O. Box 330, Midlothian, Va. 23113 or to Good Samaritan Ministries, 2307 Hull Street Rd., Richmond, Va. 23224.


 


 

Hackler, Mildred P.

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Haislip, Martha E.

HAISLIP, Martha E., 93, left this world as we know it on January 15, 2009, to have life everlasting with our Lord. Martha was born September 15, 1915 in Gurley, Ala., daughter of the late Emmett and Eula Eustace. She spent most of her adult life as a resident of Chesterfield County, Va., and retired from Miller & Rhoads with over 20 years of service, primarily representing the Elizabeth Arden cosmetic line. She loved her work and many lasting friendships that she made there. She was a longtime member of Sherbourne United Methodist Church in Richmond, Va. She became a resident of Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living in Virginia Beach, Va., in 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, James Curtis Haislip; sisters, Cleo Styles and Virginia Finley. She is survived by her son, Joe, and daughter-in-law, Connie Haislip of Virginia Beach, Va.; brother, Russell Eustace of Richmond, Va.; brother, Ralph and his spouse, Linda Eustace, of Hollytree, Ala.; grandson, Mark Haislip of Virginia Beach. Va.; granddaughter, Christine and her spouse, Kenneth Rudd, of Apex, N.C.; grandson, Scott and his spouse, Laura Burgess, of Virginia Beach, Va.; granddaughter, Robin and her spouse, Greg Bowman, of Virginia Beach, Va.; great-grandchildren, Logan Curtis Haislip, Madeline, Jacob and Chloe Rudd, Brian and Lindsey Burgess, Peyton and Olivia Bowman; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, all of whom she adored. The family would like to give a very special thanks to the Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Home's staff, management and her friends for all the kindness, caring and support she had as a resident there. Visitation will be in Scottsboro Funeral Home, 1502 County Park Rd., Scottsboro, Ala. 35769, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January, 21, 2009 at the Methodist Church in Hollytree, Ala., and she will be buried next to her husband at the Clay Cemetery family plot in Paint Rock Valley, Ala., after services. She went the extra step to always be friendly and fair, and everyone with whom she had contact knew she lived by that rule of life.


 


 

Haislip, Norman

will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Nelson F. Fields. The family will receive friends in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Oasis Social Ministry in Portsmouth or a favorite charity of choice., Charities


 


 

Hall, Melvin

HALL, Melvin, of Richmond, departed this life January 12, 2009. He is survived by one son, Maliq Keon Hall; his mother, Vivian Hall; his father, Melvin Hall Jr.; his paternal grandfather, Melvin Hall Sr.; one brother, Gregory Hall; one aunt, Patsy Granger; two uncles, Earl Granger and Glenn Hall; a host of cousins; one sister-in-law, Shannon Hall; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Graveside services will be held Monday, 1 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the cemetery 12:45 p.m. Monday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.


 


 

Hall, Peggy T.

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Hamby, Melvin Delone

HAMBY, Melvin Delone, 75, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Hattie; son, Larry Hamby; daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Keith Dixon, Jessica and Austin Willoughby, Melanie and Grant Smyth; seven grandchildren; and his very good friend, Tommy Musselman. Melvin retired from McLean Trucking Co. after 22 and a half years of service. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). His funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to the "Which Dollar" cancer support at 235 Arcadia Street, Richmond, Va. 23225.


 


 

Hanchey, Margaret C.

HANCHEY, Margaret C., formerly of Richmond, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Conway Medical Center, after an extended battle with cancer. She is survived by one daughter, Tracy L. Norwell of North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one son, Lee J. Hanchey of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; her mother, Betty Olvanhill of Southampton, England; a sister, Maureen Villiers (Tony) of Canary Islands, Spain; special friend, Dave Holliwell of North Myrtle Beach; her beloved three birds, dog, "Gus", and cat, "Kitty". The family wishes to extend many thanks to the caring staff of Dr. Goldberg's office and Heartland Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, 409 Bay St., 29582. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Myrtle Beach Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Hank W. Eanes 

Jan 18, 2009 Hank Wesley Eanes, 25, of 140 Brookwood Lane, Ridgeway, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2009, at his home. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory will announce arrangements. 


 


 

Harrell, Cora N.

s for family at Beaver Hill Cemetery. The Rev. David Brooks and the Rev. Ralph Harrell will officiate. The family will receive friends today from 4 to 6 p.m. in Evans Funeral Home, 516 Virginia Road, Edenton, N.C., 27932. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Edenton Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 200 S. Granville St., Edenton, N.C. 27932. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home of Chesapeake and Evans Funeral Home of Edenton., Charities


 


 

Harvey J. Patterson 

Jan 18, 2009 The funeral for Harvey Jackson Patterson, 81, of Fieldale, who died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at his home, was held Friday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett. The Rev. Frank S. Gribble officiated. Burial was at Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Tracy Kennett, Bobby Merriman, Randy Patterson, Tim Merriman, Shawn Franklin and Joe Lawing. Patterson was born in Patrick County on May 15, 1927, to Charlie Lee Patterson and Nannie Curry Patterson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Pencie Darby and Frances Hamlett; and two brothers, Harry and Walter Lee Patterson. He served in the Army during World War II and had worked in the Henry County School System. He was a member of Fieldale Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn D. Patterson of the home; a stepson, Anthony Durham of Greensboro, N.C.; two sisters, Mary Lou Rosmando and Lorraine Lemons; two step-granddaughters; six step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.


 


 

Hayes, Forest

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Heltibridle, Edward Ross - Edward Ross Heltibridle Edward Ross Heltibridle, age 75, died Thursday, January 15, 2009 at his residence in Manassas Park, Virginia. He had lived in ....

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Herald, Rex Howard

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Hobbs Jr., Mark David

HOBBS, Mark David Jr., of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2009. He is survived by his devoted mother, Kelly R. Cheney; and best friends Bruce, Adam and Roy. A private memorial service will be held for friends and family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Hanover Habitat for Humanity.


 


 

Howard, Carolyn B.

"Happy Birthday" In Loving Memory of Our Mother Carolyn B. Howard January 18, 1938 - November 17, 2008 "The Matriarch" We will always Love, Honor and Cherish You. Your Children, Charities


 


 

Howe, Mahala Talley

HOWE, Mahala Talley, born February 25, 1923, died January 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Howe; and her brother, George Talley. She is survived by two sons, George and his wife, Pam, and Jeff and his wife, Tammy; five grandchildren, Shannon Thomas, Elizabeth Dietrich, Andrew, Carter and Brett Howe; four great-grandchildren, Perry Michael, and Rice Thomas and Hayley and Abigail Dietrich; three sisters, Nell Burgess, Dorothy Mae Alvis and Rose Mary Lipscomb. Mrs. Howe served in the U.S. Navy. Her family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation.


 


 

Hughes, Ruth M.

Ruth Marie Hughes, 76, of Petersburg, passed away Friday Jan. 16, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Hugh & Bessie Vaughan Bailey and the widow of retired Chief Warrant Officer William Jamie Hughes. Ruth was employed as a fulltime sales representative at Thalhimers and a part-time sales representative at J.C. Penny's and retired after a combined time of 15 years dedicated service. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie H. Winall of Stallings, N.C.; sister, Bessie Chumney and husband Sonny of Lunenburg County; brother Hugh Bailey Jr. and wife Audrey of Wylliesburg; one niece and one nephew. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association / Greater Richmond, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.


 


 

Hutton, Mary H.

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Irvin W. Stone 

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J. 'Jewett' Lawless

Jan 18, 2009 Jennie "Jewett" Hall Lawless, 79, of the Buffalo Ridge community of Stuart, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at the Blue Ridge Nursing Home in Stuart. She was born in Patrick County on March 4, 1929, to W. Clarence Hall and Mamie Stovall Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur W Lawless, and two brothers, Martin and Benjamin Hall. She retired from Blue Ridge Nursing Center as a certified nursing assistant and she was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Chloe Litten of Stuart; two sons, Bobby Lawless of Stuart and Mike Lawless of Patrick Springs; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Jane Hazelwood of Stuart and Evelyn Stevens of Caramel, Maine. The funeral was held Saturday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Gerald Melton officiating. Burial was private. Pallbearers were Brian Lawless, Cheryl Dillon, Andy Shelton, Doug Light, Phillip Lawson, Kayla Dillon, Tracy Price and Pete Campbell. Memorials may be made to Sycamore Baptist Church, c/o Nancy Midkiff, 179 Sycamore Church Lane, Stuart, Va. 24171.


 


 

Jackson, Xaviera D.

JACKSON, Xaviera D., 26, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on Monday, January 12, 2009. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later.


 


 

James M. Wilson 

Jan 18, 2009 James Monroe Wilson, 77, of 1030 Barker Road, Axton, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Henry County on July 25, 1931, to Danny Monroe Wilson Jr. and Ora Minter Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Lee Wilson. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from V.M. Draper Manufacturing after 47 years as a machine operator. He attended Mount Calvary Church in Axton. Surviving are his wife, Alene Clark Wilson of the home; two daughters, Brenda W. McDaniel of Cascade and Wendy W. Hutchens of Archdale, N.C.; two sisters, Marie Wilson Tatum and Evelyn W. Herndon, both of Axton; two brothers, Garland Wilson and Claude Wilson, both of Axton; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today at Mount Calvary Church with Pastor Gary Robertson officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family is receiving friends at the home of his sister, Marie Tatum, 1628 Plantation Drive, Axton. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Jarvis-Springer, Margaret

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John B. Harris, Jr. 

Jan 18, 2009 John B. Harris Jr., 75, of Fieldale, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at his home. He was born in Bassett on Dec. 31, 1933, to John B. Harris Sr. and Virginia Via Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son. Harris served in the Army, worked at Bassett Mirror Co. and retired from DuPont. He was a mentor in the Henry County Public Schools and he was a member of Oak Hill Cathedral of Glory. Surviving are his wife, Annie G. Harris of the home; two daughters, Andrea H. Hairston of Collinsville and Johnsey Brucene H. Wimbush of the home; a sister, Virginia H. Price of Bassett; a brother, Peter C.M. Harris of Martinsville; one aunt; and nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill Cathedral of Glory with Minister Curtis Price and Pastor Todd Foster officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour before the funeral. Arrangements are by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett.


 


 

Johnson, Margie Ree

Margie Ree Johnson BOYKINS - Margie Ree Johnson, 58, died Jan. 15, 2009. A funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in New Piney Grove Baptist Church, Newsoms. Engram Funeral Home is in charge. 


 


 

Johnson, Rachel

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Jones, Jerry Wayne

JONES, Jerry Wayne, 59, of Chesterfield, died January 14, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Jones. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. 


 


 

Lederman, Martha

will be conducted Monday in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk at 12:30 p.m. by Rabbi Michael Panitz. The family will receive visitors Monday through Wednesday evenings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Temple Israel. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities


 


 

Leonard, Delores

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Leonard, Ethel

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Lloyd, William Lacy

LLOYD, William Lacy, 79, of Richmond, formerly of Halifax County, died January 16, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Carmen; a daughter, Carolyn Jewell (Jimmy); two granddaughters, Jennifer (Adrian) Navarro, who are expecting his first great-grandchild in July, and Stephanie (Jason) Hardy. He was of a family of seven brothers and five sisters. His remains rest at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, and where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday. Interment Dale Memorial Park.


 


 

Lucas, Aubrey L.

Aubrey Lee Lucas of Colonial Heights, Va., born on Dec. 22, 1926, died from heart failure on Jan. 11, 2009. He was the son of James Wiley Lucas and Kate Lee Lucas of Petersburg, Va. Mr. Lucas grew up in Petersburg, where he graduated from Petersburg High School in 1943. During his time as a young student, he was both an Eagle Scout and Scout leader. Mr. Lucas had a long and distinguished career in the military. After high school, he went to the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and was in the Army, active duty, from 1944 to 1946. He began his service as a recruit at Fort Knox, Ky., and then served in Korea with the first U.S. occupation forces. Mr. Lucas then joined the Army Reserves. He worked at Camp Pickett, where he was a sergeant first class. After receiving both a bachelor's and a master's degree from Richmond Professional Institute (now Virginia Commonwealth University), he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Reserves. As a Reservist, Mr. Lucas attended the U.S. Command General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., where he was in the top 20 percent of his class. During the Vietnam War he served in Battalion 53 at the reserve center at Hickory Hill, Fort Lee, at a time when the military needed experienced officers stateside. He retired from the reserves in 1972 as a lieutenant colonel. Throughout his life; Mr. Lucas also served the state of Virginia and the city of Colonial Heights. In 1960, the Junior Chamber of Commerce (the Jaycees) named Mr. Lucas "Outstanding Young Man of the Year in Colonial Heights." He also served as president of the Jaycees. Mr. Lucas then sat on the Colonial Heights City Council from 1960 to 1968. From 1964 to 1968, Mr. Lucas was the mayor of Colonial Heights. From 1972 to 1992, Mr. Lucas worked for the state of Virginia in the Department of Mental Health and Mental Hygiene. In addition, Mr. Lucas taught Business Management and Accounting at RPI for five years. Mr. Lucas was also an active member in many local organizations, including The American Legion Post 284, POGO (Petersburg Old Geezer Organization), The Reserve Officer's Association, The VFW of Chester, and the Petersburg YMCA. He was also a member and past Sunday School Teacher at Highland Methodist Church. Mr. Lucas is survived by his wife of 61 years, Charlotte Cottrell Lucas; a brother-in-law, Carl Cottrell; and a sister-in-law, Mildred Lewis; nephew, Frank O. Simmons; niece, Susan S. Dahlie; two great-nephews and three great-nieces. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. The service will be private. Funeral arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.


 


 

Luster, Gladys A.

LUSTER, Gladys A., 98, entered eternal life January 13, 2009. She was preceded by her husband, Lloyd R. Luster Sr.; and sons, Lloyd R. Jr. and Carl L. Luster. She is survived by four children, Marjorie L. Payne, Rev. Harold W. Luster Sr., Elder Arthur R. Luster Sr. (Yvonne) and Rev. Raymond C. Luster (Yvonne); a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where family will receive friends 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2009. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 19, 2009, 1 p.m., at Mount Olivet Church, 1223 N. 25th St., Bishop Darryl F. Husband officiating. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service.


 


 

Lyons, Leathy J.

Mrs. Leathy J. Lyons of 3613 South Street, Ettrick, Va.. departed this life on Thursday, January 15, 2008, at her residence when God silently whispered her name and her soul took flight to an eternal place of rest. Mrs. Lyons was born March 29, 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Lyons Jr.; father, Richard Fitzgerald; her stepfather, Henry Hunt; her daughter, Natalie Lyons; aunt, Rose Fitzgerald; and brother-in-law, Dennis Knight. She was a former member of Royal Baptist Church, Petersburg. At the time of her death, she was a member of Third Baptist Church, Petersburg. She was an employee of Virginia State University. Due to declining health, she retired after 20 years of service. She leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Ruth Hunt; three daughters, Danette Pair (David), Joyce Malone (Clifford) and Penny Lyons (Donnell); three sons, Decarlos Smith, Russell McIver and Carlos Lyons; four brothers, James Hunt (Gertrude), Samuel Hunt (Sandra), Henry Lee Hunt and Claiborne Hunt; two sisters, Lillie Winfield (John) and Christine Haskins (Leroy); stepmother, Lelie Fitzgerald; stepbrother, Charles Nicholas Williams; nine grandchildren Jasmine and Chermil McIver, Tenisha and Jaqueal Lyons, Ciara Watkins, Derrick Pair, Porsha Coleman, Tamika McIver, Tosheika and Deshawn Cunningham; 10 great grandchildren, Joe'Shaunda, Kae'Von, Brianna, Nivea, ZyKiarah, JaKayla, Taylor, Aron, Cameron and Daniya; a host of nieces, nephews and friends; aunt, Gertrude Fitzgerald; sisters-in-law, Berthina Chambliss, Manie Lancaster; Godson, Corey Lassiter; extended family, the family of the late Regina Hanks, Mr. and Mrs. OgBurn and son, GED, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott and son, Maxwell, Brook, Isiah, P.J., Daryl and Andrew. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Third Baptist Church, Petersburg with the Rev. Leroy Cherry officiating. Interment will be in Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery, Petersburg. The remains will lie in state at the church on Thursday from 11:45 a.m. until the hour of service. Relatives and friends will assemble at the residence, 3613 South Street, Ettrick, at noon. The family may be contacted at (804) 520-5867. A memory video may be viewed at the funeral home. Services under the direction of Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg.


 


 

Machaj, Vincent

. Funeral arrangements are being handled by H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel, in Virginia Beach, (757) 428-7880. In lieu of flowers, Vincent's family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710, or on their web site at, . Online condolences may be made at, . Vincent's family would like to extend their gratitude to all those who were a part of his life, as well as those who offered support, assistance and prayers during his illness. May you remember him fondly, his jokes and his smile, his care and respect for the patients he served., Charities


 


 

Magette Jr., D. Chestine

D. Chestine Magette Jr. COURTLAND - Davis Chestine "Ches" Magette Jr., 64, owner and operator or Magette Well Co., passed away Jan. 16, 2009, in his home. A lifelong resident of Southampton County, he was a son of the late Davis Chestine and Grace Williams Magette. He was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church and the Courtland Ruritan Club. Surviving are his two sons, Glenn Corbitt Magette of Courtland and Davis C. Magette III and wife Isabel of Weston, Fla., and three grandchildren, Zachary Corbitt Magette, Sophia Isabel Magette and Matthew Davis Magette. He was predeceased by a sister, Wren Harrell and two brothers, Robert L. and Raymond W. Magette. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Courtland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Gordon officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin., Charities


 


 

Manguba, Priscilla

and visitation will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the family home in Virginia Beach. Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to her daughter, Patricia. Online condolences may be made at, Charities


 


 

Margaret H. Roach 

Jan 18, 2009 The funeral for Margaret H. Roach, 48, of Axton, who died Jan. 13, 2009, was held Friday at Bassett Funeral Service South Chapel. The Rev. Anne M. Sisson officiated. Burial was in the Wilson family cemetery in Axton. Pallbearers were Billy Wilson, Brandon Kidd, Eddie Jenkins, Jim McCall, Corey Moxley, Billy McMillam, Sydney Turner, Mac Houchins, James Smart, Sammy Poythress and Stevie Jenkins.


 


 

Marsh, David L.

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Martin, Helen H.

online via live webcam at, Charities  


 


 

Mason, Christopher H.

Christopher H. Mason 47 of 13122 Cox Road, Church Road, died Friday, Jan. 16, as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Joseph M Johnson & Son Funeral Home 11107 Doyle Blvd., Mckenney. 478-4411.


 


 

McInturff, Robert

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McKoy, Thelma

Thelma McKoy PORTSMOUTH - Thelma McKoy, 86, died Jan. 14, 2009. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Brighton Rock AME Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge., Charities


 


 

McLaughlin, Joseph Richard - Joseph Richard McLaughlin Joseph Richard McLaughlin, age 82, formerly of Manassas, Virginia died Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Mr. McLaughlin was a veteran of the ....

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Meade, Mary M.

. Condolences can be made at, Charities 


 


 

Meredith Sr., James C.

A funeral service Mr. James C. "Boy" Meredith Sr. will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at Center Star Baptist Church, 11627 Wheelers Pond Road, Dinwiddie, Va. The Rev. Jimmie Walker, pastor, will be officiating. The interment will follow at the church cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 9:30 a.m. at the residence of Denise Butler, 1331 Hinton St., Petersburg, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 957-5780. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Meredith online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


 


 

Merritt, Dorothy

Dorothy Merritt NORFOLK - Dorothy Merritt, born in Goldsboro, N.C., on July, 10, 1924, passed away Jan. 14, 2009. She was a patient at Norfolk Health Care. She is survived by three sisters, Loraine Pitts, Shirley Daniels of New York and Elaine Daniels; four brothers, Dr. Wilbert Daniels, Ellroy Daniels of New York, Timothy Daniels and the Rev. Anthony Daniels. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Saint Paul COGIC, 1615 Isaac St., Norfolk. Viewing will be Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. The family would like to give appreciation to the nurses of Norfolk Health Care. Riddick Funeral Service is handling the arrangements., Charities


 


 

Mick, Hattie L.

will be held at 3529 Orange St., Norfolk, Wednesday between 2 and 8 p.m. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Mulkey, Sally T.

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Murdock, Katie

Ms. Katie Murdock of 2 Wheelhouse Court, Petersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the JM Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


 


 

Myers, George C.

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Myers, Tim

Tim Myers NORFOLK - Tim Myers died Jan. 16, 2009. Services are private. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is in charge., Charities


 


 

Ooghe, A. Edward

OOGHE, A. Edward, born in Quincy, Calif. July 17, 1932, passed away peacefully with his family beside him at his residence Friday, January 16, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Donna; his son, Ted and his wife, Marina Ooghe, of Portland, Ore.; three daughters and their husbands, Carol and Rick Smallwood of Powder Springs, Ga., Marie and Bill Peters of Chesterfield, Va., Angela and Pete Rodriguez of Miami, Fla.; also eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one brother Dr. Robert B. Ooghe of Charlottesville, Va. Mr. Ooghe was a Richmond elementary school principal and television science teacher from 1960 to 1972. His honors include television science program (grades four to seven) syndicated in 19 states that won a national media award (1967). He was president, Richmond Education Association (1968-1969), Board of Directors Virginia Education Association (1970-1971), President Richmond Association of Principals (1971-1972), Administrator of the Year-Richmond Public Schools (1985). Ed's interests that was very dear to him was his family and friends, education, travel, gardening, sports, music, reading, theater concerts, church (River Road Church Baptist) and the University of Virginia. The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 18, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, in the chapel at River Road Church Baptist, 8000 River Rd., Richmond, Va. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, make donations to International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF), 3932-D Swift Rd., Sarasota, Fla. 34231-6541.


 


 

Osborne, Lee

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Outlaw, Calvin Glenn

C. Glenn Outlaw GRANDY - Calvin Glenn Outlaw, 57, died Jan. 16, 2009. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Poplar Branch Baptist Church. Twiford's Memorial Chapel is in charge.


 


 

Owens, Juanita L. "Boo Jackson"

OWENS, Mrs. Juanita L. "Boo Jackson", of Richmond, departed this life January 14, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Lolita Jackson; four grandchildren; mother, Nancy C. Jackson; one brother, six sisters, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where the funeral service will be held Monday, January 19, at 12 noon.


 


 

Owens, Sarah Katherine

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Parker, Lola Jones

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Parks, Nell

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Pearl L. Tatum 

Jan 18, 2009 The funeral for Pearl Arelene Lawless Tatum, 78, of Stuart, who died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, was held Saturday at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart. Pastor Mark Clayton and Keith Vernon officiated. Burial was in the Tatum family cemetery. Pallbearers were Wesley Tatum, Mark Spencer, Mike Foley, Doug Joyce, Gale Shockley and Blane Stowe.


 


 

Peele, Nacie

will follow at 2 p.m. in the Peele Family Cemetery officiated by the Rev. Cory Oliver and the Rev. Dwight Burrus with a reception to follow at the old home place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Men, P.O. Box 310, Hatteras, NC 27943. Visit, . to sign the online register., Charities


 


 

Peery Sr., Joseph E.

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Pennington, Elsie Lee Lewis

PENNINGTON, Elsie Lee Lewis, 80, of Blackstone, Va., departed this life on Friday, January 16, 2009. She was the co-owner of Pennington Aluminum Products. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Everett A. Pennington; brother, John Edward Lewis; and three great-grandchildren. She is survived by her three daughters, Shirley P. Hite (Haynie) of Kenbridge, Va., Faye P. Smith of Blackstone, Va. and May Lynn West (Tommy) of Blackstone, Va.; two sons, Everett Lee Pennington (Nancy) of Kenbridge, Va. and Ronald A. Pennington of Blackstone, Va.; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Elsie is also survived by a sister, Ruth Marie Dunnavant of Victoria, Va.; two brothers, Thornton H. Lewis Jr. of La Harbor, California and Warriner C. Lewis of Cyclone, Pa. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2009 at the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, 1826 Cox Rd., Bus. Hwy. 460, near Blackstone and also where funeral services will be held Monday, January 19, at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Blackstone, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Belfast Baptist Church, 2169 Bible Rd., Crewe, Va. 23930, the Blackstone Volunteer Fire Department, 318 Church St., Blackstone, Va. 23824 or to your favorite charity. Registry and online condolences at www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Pickett, Georgia Hall

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Pogorelec, Tony

will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6309 East Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. The Rev. Randy Wooden will officiate. The viewing will begin today with the family receiving friends from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The family would especially like to express their deep appreciation to Linda Arrington and the entire staff of the Allzwell Assisted Living Center of Chesapeake where he resided for the last two years and received such loving care. The family would also like to extend their thanks to the Chesapeake Regional Home Care Hospice Team that made his final departure a comfortable and peaceful event. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at, Charities


 


 

Ramer, Nancy Louise

RAMER, Nancy Louise, 75, of Reedville, died Friday, January 16, 2009. Surviving are her devoted companion, Kenneth W. Latham of Reedville; a daughter, Pamela L. Fields and husband, Jonthan D., of Yorktown; a son, Robert B. Ramer Jr. of Midlothian; four grandchildren, Justin D. Ramer of San Diego, Kara M. and Jenna L. Ramer, both of Midlothian, and Thomas D. Fields of Yorktown; mother, Evelyn L. Ballard of Arlington; brother, Wayne Ballard and wife, Patricia, of Arlington; nephew, Blaine Ballard of Arlington. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, January 22, at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Alexandria. Friends may call 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, at Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Arthritis Foundation.


 


 

Ratcliff, Helen V.

RATCLIFF, Helen V., of Chesterfield County, died Friday, December 12, 2008, at Johnston-Willis Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Don Michael Ratcliff; and daughter, Helen Amanda McGlough, of Canandegua, N.Y.; sisters, Marilyn Sue Johns and Mary Ann Manual, of Lexington, Ky. A memorial service will be held January 25, 2009 at 2 p.m. at The Hawthorne, The Cancer Resource Center, 1459 Johnston-Willis Drive, Richmond, Va. 23235. Memorial donations may be made to The Hawthorne.


 


 

Rath, Joyce

RATH, Joyce Aveilh‚, died on January 10, 2009 at the Emeritus Assisted Living facility in Richmond, Va. She was born on November 8, 1914 in Corpus Christi, Texas, and lived most of her life in Northern Virginia. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert G. Rath. In later years, both resided in Chancellor's Village in Fredericksburg and Emeritus at Deep Run in Richmond. After her husband's retirement from the federal government, the couple traveled extensively and enjoyed spending time with their family, which included two daughters, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Throughout her life, Joyce enjoyed a love of flowers, which she shared through gardening and flower arranging. Joyce touched many lives with her humor, kindness, generosity and gentle spirit. Joyce Rath is survived by her daughters, Janet R. Hutchinson of Richmond and Nancy R. Crippen of Stafford; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Ostlind and her husband, Steve, of Houston, Texas, James Hutchinson Jr. and his wife, Erika, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Aaron Crippen and his wife, Hee Young Kim, of Augusta, Ga., Steven Hutchinson of Austin, Texas, Christian Crippen and his wife, Jenn, of Williamsburg, Elizabeth Hutchinson of Weissport, Pa., and Anna Gonsorcik of Stafford; and five great-grandchildren, Logan, Erik, Kyle, Christine and Arianna Lily. The Rath family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the generous, caring staff of Emeritus at Deep Run and Hospice Community Care, who cared for Joyce with love and respect during her final days. In lieu of flowers, please remember her with a donation to your favorite charity. Interment will be held on Saturday, January 24, at 1 p.m. at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond.


 


 

Reid, Ellen Adams

REID, Ellen Adams, 52, of Richmond, Va., and formerly of Amelia, Va., passed away Friday, January 16, 2009 at her home. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, John Reid; her mother, Elmina H. Adams of Colonial Heights; her aunt, Mrs. Frances Denny of Dinwiddie; and numerous cousins. Ellen had a love of drawing and spending time walking with her husband. Visitation will be private. Graveside services will be held at Trinity Memorial Gardens on Rt. 460, Rice, Virginia at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 20. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one's favorite charity.


 


 

Riesmeyer, Bette Bingley

will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Peninsula Funeral Home, Warwick Blvd., Newport News. The family wishes to thank the nurses and doctors of Mary Immaculate Hospital, Unit 3B and the Palliative Care Team for their tender, loving care during her final days. Condolences may be offered to the family at Peninsula Funeral Home., Charities


 


 

Roberts, Mary

Mary T. Roberts VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Cecile Tate Roberts, born Nov. 23, 1951, a native of Mobile, Ala., but longtime resident of Virginia Beach, departed this life Jan. 12, 2009, in a local hospital. She was a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Roberts was a faithful member of Christ the King Church prior to the onset of her illness. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Aline) Tate; loving sisters, Dorothy Tate Martin and Dolores Tate. She leaves to cherish her memory a husband, Richard David Roberts Jr.; three children, Richard David Roberts III, Aline Regina Roberts and Mary Anne Roberts of Virginia Beach; three sisters, Linda Chatman Shade, Rose Easterling and Felicia Tate, all of Mobile; 17 nieces and nephews; a host of great-nieces and -nephews, family and friends. Viewing will be Monday from noon to 5 p.m. at Metropolitan Funeral Service, 7246 Granby St., Norfolk. A visitation will be held Tuesday from 8 to 10 a.m. and a funeral Mass commences at 10 a.m. at NAB, Little Creek Base Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va. A.A. Tucker, funeral director., Charities


 


 

Rose A. Martin 

Jan 18, 2009 The funeral for Rose Marie Adams Martin, 43, of Patrick Springs, who died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, was held Saturday at Bassett Funeral Service South Chapel. Pastor Garry Hazelwood officiated. Burial was in the County Line Church of God of Prophecy cemetery. Pallbearers were Melvin Carter, Ross Martin Sr., Skylor Layman, Brenton Ferguson, Steven Childress and Ross Martin Jr.


 


 

Sangid, Daphne

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Sauer, David F.

David French Sauer was born in Richmond, Va., on Nov. 21, 1929. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Richmond Professional Institute (now Virginia Commonwealth University) and his Master of Finer Arts degree from Columbia University in New York. He also did further post-graduate study at Columbia in Oriental Art History under Jane Gaston Mahler, specializing in Southern Sung painting. After a year abroad in Europe, studying in Perugia and Florence, he returned to Richmond to begin a teaching career at VCU in painting. At the age of 16, he received the distinction of being the youngest exhibitor to be admitted to a national art exhibition with his painting titled, "Still Life Number 14," which was included in the Fifth Biennial of Contemporary American Painting at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. During his 60 years as a painter, he exhibited in New York City, Atlanta, Richmond, North Carolina, Virginia Beach, Norfolk and San Francisco. A number of his works were included in the Duncan Phillips collection in Washington, D.C. A review of his paintings from the Herald Tribune in 1954 aptly commented that "his colors are bold, his forms big and free, but they still depict (in a manner which suggests Bonnard with Benzedrine) flowers, landscapes, rooms, fruit — all the things that speak of the joy of living." Photography captured his interest in the 1970s and he studied the Zone System with Ansel Adams at the Yosemite Workshop Series and added the Zone System class to his teaching responsibilities in the Photography Department at VCU. He died peacefully in his home on Jan. 12. David is survived by his wife, Deborah; and his two brothers, Conrad F. Sauer III and T.E.A. Sauer of Richmond, Va. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in his name to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas. 77210-4486.


 


 

Sauer, David French

SAUER, David French (1929-2009). David Sauer was born in Richmond, Va., on November 21, 1929. He received his B.F.A. from Richmond Professional Institute (now VCU) and his M.F.A. from Columbia University in New York. He also did further post-graduate study at Columbia in Oriental Art History under Jane Gaston Mahler, specializing in Southern Sung painting. After a year abroad in Europe, studying in Perugia and Florence, he returned to Richmond to begin a teaching career at VCU in painting. At the age of 16, he received the distinction of being the youngest exhibitor to be admitted to a national art exhibition with his painting entitled "Still Life Number 14" which was included in the Fifth Biennial of Contemporary American Painting at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. During his 60 years as a painter, he has exhibited in New York City, Atlanta, Richmond, North Carolina, Virginia Beach, Norfolk and San Francisco. A number of his works were included in the Duncan Phillips collection in Washington, D.C. A review of his paintings from the Herald Tribune in 1954 aptly commented that "his colors are bold, his forms big and free, but they still depict (in a manner which suggests Bonnard with Benzedrine) flowers, landscapes, rooms, fruit - all the things that speak of the joy of living." Photography captured his interest in the 1970s and he studied the Zone System with Ansel Adams at the Yosemite Workshop Series and added the Zone System class to his teaching responsibilities in the Photography Department at VCU. He died peacefully in his home on January 12. David is survived by his wife, Deborah; and his two brothers, Conrad F. Sauer III and T.E.A. Sauer of Richmond, Va. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, January 19, at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Avenue. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in his name to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas. 77210-4486.


 


 

Schneider, Thomas E.

SCHNEIDER, Thomas E., 68, of Richmond, husband of Betty Morris Schneider, left this earth Saturday, January 17, 2009. Funeral notice later. 


 


 

Seiler, Helen

SEILER, Helen, 102, widow of Jack Seiler, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Janie Brown (Burton) and Leslie Seiler, all of Richmond, Va.; and son, Irwin H. Seiler and wife, Joanne Peterson, of Shepherdstown, W.Va.; seven grandchildren, Connie and Elden Kraus, St. Louis, Mo., Lindsey and Alan Cohen, Indianapolis, Ind., Amy Brown Burke, Indianapolis, Ind., Kenneth and Mary Lynn Brown, St. Louis, Mo., David Seiler, Denver, Colo., Carolyn and Tim Peara, London, England, Stephen and Susan Seiler, Hagerstown, Md.; and 12 great-grandchildren, Allison Cohen, Sally Kraus and fiance, Paul Arnold, Julie Cohen, Brian Kraus, Daniel Kraus, Meredith Cohen, Kaylah Brown, Jack Brown, Ashley Seiler, Emily Seiler, Serena Seiler, Max Peara; and beloved dog, Coco. She was also a member of The Jewish Community Center Grand Group and Grand Tones, where she enjoyed many years of friendship. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23227.


 


 

Shackelford, Gertrude Gaiters

SHACKELFORD, Gertrude Gaiters, of Richmond, Va., departed this life January 17, 2009. Remains rest at the Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. 


 


 

Shaddle, Edward Dale

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Sherwood, Winnie

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Simmons, Clifford

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Simmons Sr., Houston A.

SIMMONS, Houston A. Sr., of Richmond, died January 16, 2009. Surviving are his beloved wife, Ingrid Simmons; children, Jeremy Afrika, Malcolm, Elizabeth and Jazz Simmons; three sisters, Barbara Lowe (Wiley), Valdosta Mann and Jeroldine Simmons (Cliff); host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Monday, January 19, 2009, 11 a.m. at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Rev. Ronald Taylor officiating. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Sisk, Helen

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Smith, Mary L.

SMITH, Mrs. Mary L., of Richmond, departed this life January 16, 2009. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later.


 


 

Southall, Jaqueline Fore

SOUTHALL, Jaqueline Fore, 73, of Farmville, died Friday, January 16, 2009 in Lynchburg. She was born in Farmville, June 20, 1936, the daughter of the late Jack and Beulah Banton Fore. She was retired from Prince Edward Academy (The Fuqua School), where she taught physical education and driver's education and coached for over 40 years. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Grant and husband, Stewart of Farmville; two grandchildren, Laykin B. Jacobs of Blacksburg and Adam Grant of Farmville; and two brothers, Lewis "Skeeter" Fore of Farmville and Earl Fore of Richmond. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009 in the Fuqua School Gym. A reception will follow in the Ghee-Price Center. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the SPCA or the Fuqua School Athletic Department. Shorter Funeral Home of Farmville is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

St. Clair, Alvin L.

With Thankfulness to God and In Loving Memory of My Dad Alvin L. St. Clair January 19, 1912 - July 24, 1970 Thanks be to God for my Dad and for his sharing with me God's Indescribable Gift of Jesus! Sharon St.Clair Cardillo, Charities


 


 

Stewart, John

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Stucker, Marian C.

Marian C. Stucker VIRGINIA BEACH - Marian Collins Stucker, 90, of the 1000 block of Elysian Place in Chesapeake, died Dec. 24, 2008. Marian, the daughter of the late Louis R. Collins and Emily Harvey Collins, was born March 21, 1918, in Laconia, N.H. She was a member of the Laconia Congregational Church (UCC) for many years. Marian was a graduate of Plymouth State University, N.H., and earned her master's degree in library science from UNH and in media from Boston University. She was a high school teacher and girls' basketball coach in Warner and Plymouth high schools. She left teaching to enlist in the WACS (World War II), where she met her husband, Francis J. Stucker II, and was married in uniform at the Army Air Force base outside of Nashville, Tenn. In later years, she returned to teaching high school English as well as being the librarian in Tilton and Laconia schools. Following the death of her husband in 1970, she was a supervisor for adjudicating Social Security Disability claims in Concord, N.H., Roanoke, Va., and for 10 years in Boston. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by three sisters, Louise, Emily and Florence. She is survived by her son, F. Joseph III and his wife Jacqueline of Guangzhou, China; daughter, Jane of Chesapeake; two grandsons, Derek and his wife Jennifer of Franklin, Tenn., and Kirk of Koh Samui, Thailand; and one great-granddaughter, Taylor of Franklin, Tenn. In 1999, Marian moved from Keene, N.H., to Branchlands Retirement Home in Charlottesville. She had since moved to Chesapeake where she lived with her daughter. A celebration of life ceremony will take place Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, 1485 Kempsville Road, in Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to Virginia Beach SPCA, 3040 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23453 or Chesapeake FD/EMS, Station 14, 304 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Sutcliffe, Marion B.

and burial was held Jan. 17, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Agawam Cemetery in Wareham. Arrangements are by Wareham Village Funeral Home. Memorial gifts may be made to the charity of your choice. Online guestbook, Charities


 


 

Suto, Marianna

SUTO, Marianna, born Marianna Louise McNally, passed away on Monday January 5, 2009 at the age of 55. She was an RN and the Director of Clinical Services for Amedysis, a home health care provider. She was also the president and founding member of Chickahominy Medical Reserve Corp., a non-profit volunteer organization. Native of Philadelphia, she was a resident of Richmond, Va. since 1997. She is survived by her daughter, Colleen Walsh Foster; and her brothers, Joseph McNally in Philadelphia and David McNally in Boston. There will be a memorial service on Sunday, January 25, at the James River at 10 a.m. followed by a lunch reception at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens at 11 a.m. Contact her daughter at cm.walsh@yahoo.com for more information. Memorial donations may be made to Chickahominy Regional Medical Reserve Corp. www.crmrc.us.


 


 

Tate, Wilson

will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Pinecrest Baptist Church by the Rev. Tom Potter. The family will receive friends in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. The family would like to extend thanks to his compassionate caregivers of the past several months, Brenda, Laurel, Paulette and Susie. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to the Debt Retirement Fund at Pinecrest Baptist Church., Charities


 


 

Theodore Topper 

Jan 18, 2009 Theodore Topper, 86, of Martinsville, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at the Golden Living Center. Arrangements will be announced by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett. 


 


 

Thornton, Hettie Sue

Hettie Sue J. Thornton ONANCOCK - Hettie Sue Joynes Thornton, 79, died Jan. 16, 2009. A funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Williams-Onancock Funeral Home. 


 


 

Trout, Mildred

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Tune, Alan Wayne

TUNE, Alan Wayne, 62, of of Avon, North Carolina, passed away January 16, 2009. Wayne was born May 4, 1946 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willard Grant Tune, of Champlain, Va. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Tune of Avon, N.C.; and his two daughters, Susanne Tune Duke and her husband, Pal Shannon Duke, of Atlanta, Ga., and Sarah Tune Price and her husband, Thomas Winston Price, of Richmond, Va. He is also survived by the children of his wife, Maria Lytton and her husband, Jack Lytton, of Venice, Fla., and Giulio Gentile of Colorado Springs, Colo. He is survived by four grandchildren, Audrey Grace and Benjamin Alexander Duke, of Atlanta, Ga., and Theodore Winston and Kathryn Kelly Price, of Richmond, Va. He is also survived by his brother, Willard Marvin Tune and his wife, Shelby Sanders Tune, of Champlain, Va.; as well as his nieces, Michelle Tune Thompson of Mechanicsville, Va., and Melanie Tune VanHuss of Champlain, Va. He is survived by his maternal aunts, Edna Allen Dillard and Dorothy Chinault Allen; as well as numerous cousins, especially Robert Gary Allen, all of Champlain, Va. Wayne was an avid fisherman and enjoyed time with his beloved dogs, the late Bubba and Boomer, as well as Bear. Burial will be private. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, January 23 at 4 p.m. at the Avon fire station, Avon, N.C. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Outer Banks Preservation Association, www.obpa.org.


 


 

Turner, Pauline

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Vick Sr., Lyle O.

, a celebration of life will be held at 3309 Michelle Court, Chesapeake., Charities 


 


 

Way, Edward G. - Edward G. Way Edward G. Way, age 88, of Lake Ridge, Va. passed away on January 6, 2009, at Fairfax Hospital after a brief ....

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William M. Thomas, Jr. 

Jan 18, 2009 The funeral for William McKinley Thomas Jr., 56, of Collinsville, will be at noon Wednesday in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. Burial will be in the Thomas family cemetery. The family will receive friends for a half hour before the service. He died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Henry County on April 20, 1952, to William McKinley Thomas Sr. and Betty Ruth Yoakley Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Ann Gravely. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Taylor Thomas of the home; two sons, Vaughn Thomas of the home and Kenny Thomas of Martinsville; two step-daughters, Marcy Welch of Greensboro, N.C., and Sharon Horne of Danville; three step-sons, Greg Welch of Baltimore, Md., Tim Welch of Rocky Mount and Ozzie Young of Collinsville; two grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; four brothers, James Thomas of Collinsville, Danny Thomas of Bassett, Maverick Thomas of Danville and Leonard Thomas of Martinsville; five sisters, Barbara Hairston and Cynthia Stephen, both of Bassett, Nancy Roach of Chatham, Kathy Hairston of Collinsville and Jackie Thomas of Martinsville; an uncle; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.


 


 

Williams, Rosetta

will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Betty Jones Cemetery, Virginia Beach. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. 


 


 

Williams, Louise

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Witwer, Yvonne

Yvonne H. Witwer WOODFORD - Yvonne Harris Witwer, 68, died Jan. 16, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, N.C.


 


 

Wolliver, William C. "Bill"

WOLLIVER, William "Bill" C., 83, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009. He was preceded in death by his four brothers, Ralph, Reed, Doug and Kermit; and is survived by his nephews, Marvin Lee, Terry and Reed Woliver; and several great-nieces and nephews. Bill was a retired Sergeant First Class with United States Army after 20 years of service, which included World War II and Korea. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 22. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m Friday, January 23, at Arlington National Cemetery.