June Sloan Ailstock, 70, of Franklin County, died Sunday, January 25, 2008. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Charities |
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Jan 26, 2009 The funeral for Annie Louise Martin, 88, of Fieldale, who died Jan. 22, 2009, was held Sunday at Bassett Funeral Service South Chapel. The Revs. Clyde Earles and Eldon Morgan officiated. Burial was in Horsepasture Christian Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Lynwood Martin, Bill Shields, Rusty Mason, Jeff Hensley, Melvin Barnes, Zack Leonard, Everett Shields and Jimmy Hensley. |
ANTHONY, Richard Bryant Sr., 79, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jane Edwards Anthony; three sons and their wives, Dick and Pam Anthony of Richmond, Fred and Beverly Anthony of Roanoke and David and Becky Anthony of Richmond; grandchildren, Sara and her husband, Jon Lowery, Heather and her husband, John Larsen, all of Richmond, Matthew and his fianc‚e, Katie Jansma, of Baxter, Minn., Erin, Kristin, Adam, Alyssa, Tyler and Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Jackson and Ellie; sister, Estelle Grant of Greensboro, N.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Anthony Sr.; brothers, J.O. Anthony Jr. and J. Charles Anthony; sisters, Helen Schultz and Hurley Brooks. Mr. Anthony served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a lifelong educator retiring in 1988 from Henrico County Schools, having served for 28 years at Douglas S. Freeman High School, where he was principal from 1973 to 1986. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. His funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 3601 Monument Ave., with burial to follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Richard B. Anthony Sr. Memorial Scholarship in care of Douglas S. Freeman High School, 8701 Three Chopt Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. |
. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Mary Arthur to First United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, 125 W. Main Street, Salem, Va., 24153., Charities |
will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at St. Andrews Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 4 and 6 8 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2009, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Christine would have appreciated flowers or because she was a graduate, memorial contributions may be made to Roanoke Catholic School, 631 N. Jefferson St. Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
Ann Harriet Baldwin, 71, of Raphine, Va., died on Thursday, January 22, 2009. Mass of Christian Burial 2 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2009, St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
s will be held noon Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. George Stevenson, and the Rev. Ron Graham officiating. The interment will be private at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
Mrs. Dorothy J. Bolling, 76, of 14517 Gatewood Road, DeWitt, died Sunday, Jan. 25, at her resdence. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, 478-4411. |
BOOKER, Nelson R. Jr., 62, of Richmond, departed this life on January 21, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Mozelle Booker Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory one brother, Jeffrey Booker (Nancy); devoted friend, Joanne King; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 27, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dolores Booker officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
Shirley Ann Hunter Brewster, 68, of Rural Retreat died Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at her home Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Doug Rowland and Dean Brewster officiating. Interment will be in the Open Door Baptist Church Cemetery. She was born June 16, 1940, in Seth, W.Va., daughter of the late Phillip Jefferson and Ruby Cecile Deeds Hunter. She was a member of Open Door Baptist Church in Rural Retreat. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Sue Stowers; and a sister, Inez King. Survivors include her husband of 23 years, Emory Leon Brewster of Rural Retreat; a daughter, Tammy Lynn Shuler of Rural Retreat; a son, Manuel Worley "Bud" Stowers Jr. of Rural Retreat; three grandchildren, Crystal Gertz, Megan Stowers and Amanda Wheeler; two great-grandchildren, Kierra Gertz and Dakota Wheeler; three sisters, Phyllis Woods of Orgas, W.Va., Betty Cooley of Elyria, Ohio, and Violet King of Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother, Eugene Hunter of Gordon, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements. |
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BURKE, Esther Magnolia, 84, born May 20, 1924, of Love Isaiah and Mary Elizabeth Hurt, entered into eternal life on January 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her brothers, James "Sonny" Hurt and Clarence "KooGee" Hurt, and her sister, Hattie Ruth Harding. She leaves to mourn with great memories her brother, Robert Leon Hurt, and his wife, Phyllis; her only child, Lawrence Burke Sr. and his wife, Jacqueline; grandchildren, Dane and his wife, Leslie, Lawrence Jr. and his wife, Tanya, Howard, and Erika; great-grandchildren, Daron, Rudy IV, Quiana, Neisha, Siliah, and Deveny; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors. Esther graduated from Lunenburg High School, then moved to New York City to live with her aunt. She remained in New York for most of her life. During her lifetime she attended many different churches while always faithfully remaining a member of Springfield Baptist, Meherrin, Va. During her life she had many experiences and careers ranging from the hand painting and design shops in New York City to modeling. She was also employed by the N.Y. Social Services Department, The Board of Education, and the Department of Hospital Services from which she retired as a supervisor while at Queens General in Jamaica, N.Y. She remained in New York until May 2007 when she moved to Richmond, Va., enabling her to be closer to her immediate family. She loved to be the "Social Butterfly" reaching out and caring for all those she came in contact with. She was strong in her faith with God and doing His will. She'll be "oh so" missed by all who knew her and her infectious smile that could easily brighten your day. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. Services will be held at Springfield Baptist Church, 1784 Springfield Rd., Meherrin, Va., at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, with a visitation to be held one hour prior to service. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. |
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A funeral service for Mrs. Audrey Cain, of 1824 Fine St., Petersburg, who departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at the Southside Regional Medical Center, will be held at noon Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, pastor, officiating. The interment will follow at the Southlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at the funeral establishment. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Cain online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
CAMERON, Claudelle C., of Richmond, entered eternal rest on January 25, 2009. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving her family. |
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CHENAULT, Irene Woody, age 101, of Newtown, Va., formerly of Richmond, died January 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Cook Chenault and Lessie Lumpkin Chenault; three sisters and four brothers. She is survived by one sister, Rebecca Chenault Tyrrel of Newtown; four nephews, three nieces, and numerous great-nephews and great-nieces. Miss Chenault was retired from P. Lorilland Tobacco Company. She was a member of Immanual Baptist Church in Richmond and a longtime volunteer at the Braille Circulating Library. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, at B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett, Va., where services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, with interment to follow at Upper King and Queen Baptist Church Cemetery. |
will be conducted at noon Monday, January 26, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Kelly Dampeer officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 25, 2009, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
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Jan 26, 2009 Clarris Hundley, 88, of 4434 Mountain Valley Road, Axton, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at her home. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is handling arrangements. |
A funeral service for Mr. Willie J. Coleman will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 (today), at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Herbert Holly II, pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Chesterfield, officiating. The interment to follow at Coleman's Cemetery, Chesterfield, Va. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral establishment. The family will assemble at 1 p.m. Monday (today) at the home of Delilah and Stanley Taylor, 20113 Loyal Ave., Ettrick, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 704-2033 or (804) 605-1027. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Coleman online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
COLLINS, Ethel Marie, 64, of Mechanicsville, passed on Friday, January 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Frederick Kuester; and aunts, Virginia and Jean Kuester. She volunteered as well as worked for many years for Beth Sholom Convalescent Community. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Charles "Linnie" Collins; sons, Shawn Collins and wife, Colleen, P. Kevin Collins and Brian Collins; daughter, Shannon Collins Lawson and husband, Jerry; grandchildren Nicole, Flannery, Kaitlyn, Aaron, Eamonn, Konner, Maeve, Maggie, Adam, and Emma; as well as her four-legged friends, Lucy, Peggy Sue, and Fred; along with many other loving family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Washington Memorial Park with Father Jim Begley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. |
Judge Hollie Conley of Garrett, Ky., died Sun., Jan. 11, 2009 in Illinois. He was born to Willis and Mimia Conley Jan. 14, 1921. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Martin Conley, his parents, his brothers Haden and Clyde Conley, sisters Inez Cox and Edna Everidge. Surviving are sisters Sallie (Victor) Scherrer of Alexandria, Va., and Bessie (Homer) Draughn of Lexington, Ky. In addition, he is survived by son Hollie Martin Conley of New York; daughters Judelle Conley of Lexington, Danise (Mark) White of Virginia and Melanie (Ron) Warfield of Illinois. He was a fun loving grandfather to Scott, Robb and Leah Warfield, Holly (Bo) Renes, Chad (Alyssa) White and Rebecca White. Also surviving are 7 great grandchildren. Judge Conley was a graduate of Alice Lloyd College, University of Kentucky and Duke University Law School. He served in the US Navy during World War II, was Floyd County Attorney and Commonwealth's Attorney before serving for 28 years as Judge of the Circuit Court. Judge Conley and his wife Minnie owned and operated Conley's Ky Food Store in Garrett for more than 40 years. Judge Conley lived with a passion for life: a passion for hunting, a passion for Ky. sports, a passion for serving the customers at Conley's Ky Food Store, a passion for being fair and equal as a judge and a passion for his family. Visitation was held after 1 p.m. Fri., Jan. 16, and services were Sat., Jan. 17, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home in Martin, Ky. Burial followed at the Mimia Conley Cemetery at Hueysville. Memorials may be made to the Hollie Conley scholarship fund at Alice Lloyd College, Pippa Passes, Ky. 41844. |
Phyllis W. Creasy, 94, of Collinsville, Va., passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
Stephen Mark Crist, 54, of Rural Retreat died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, at his home. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. at Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Atkins with Pastor Mike Sage officiating. Interment will be in Resurrection Gardens. He was born in Charleston, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his father, Daman McGraw; Leonard and Jewel Pence, who were like parents to him; two brothers, Joe Pence and Larry Pence; and his grandmother, Grace Garnett Crist. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Della Crist; a son, Stephen Lloyd Crist of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Carl Parks of the home; mother, Donna Walton of Marion; a grandson, Jacob Mark Parks; a brother, David Pence of West Virginia; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Wanda and Roger Vanhoy of Rural Retreat, Sheila and Jimmy Lamie of Atkins, Laurie and Jimmy Render of South Carolina, Lloyd and Kaatri Anderson of Abingdon, Danny and Vickie Anderson of Tazewell; very special friend, Nathan Quillen; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church Building Fund, 442 Freedom Tabernacle Lane, Atkins, VA 24311. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. |
Hugh Marvin Davenport, 90, of Damascus passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at Hermitage Health Center in Elizabethton, Tenn. He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Lindsey and her husband, Jerry, of Richmond and Martha McVey and her husband, Bill, of Granby, Conn.; one son, Charles Allen Davenport and his wife, Karen, of Bristol, Tenn.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted Jan. 16 in Garrett Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Warren Wilson officiating. Condolences may be sent to the family and may be viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Davenport and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, Damascus. |
DIX, Lois Ann "Nan", beloved mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2009. Survivors include her two devoted daughters, Deborah Jennings and husband, Mark, Lynda Ellington and husband, Len. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Jessie Jennings, Jennifer Cockerham and husband, David, Brad Nixon and wife, Jenn, and Randy Pearson; sisters and brothers, Mozelle Richards, Carl Robins, Chris Robins, Muriel Colley, Charles Robins, Richard "Pete" Robins; many nieces and nephews as well as numerous faithful friends. She will be greatly missed and remembered always by those who loved her. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Va., where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. at Forest Chapel United Methodist Church, Warner, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association. |
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s will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at the Indian Valley Church of God with the Rev. Kenneth Poston and the Rev. Dan Walker officiating. Interment to follow in Big Sand Cemetery with Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2009, at the church. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.maberryfunerahome.com., Charities |
Joseph Pierce Etter, 78, of Wytheville died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Houseman officiating. Interment will be in West End Cemetery. He was employed at Oglesby Pontiac-Buick for 10 years, retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant after 26 years of service and returned to farming after his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, James "Bud" and Luttie Irvin Etter; and three brothers, Charlie Etter, Rhudell Etter and Roger Etter. Survivors include his wife, Helen Eversole Etter of Wytheville; a sister, Rachel Wright of Chester; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Alfred "Rab" and Helen Etter, Elmer and Charlotte Etter, Stanley and Imogene Etter, and Jerry Etter, all of Wytheville, and David Etter of Roanoke; special great-nephew, "Little Man"; and several other nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to the Wythe County Rescue Squad. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
s will be officiated by her nephews, Norman L. Craft and Gerald Wayne Craft, at Harrison Chapel on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Oxford Presbyterian Cemetery, Lexington, Va. The family visitation will be on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Harrison. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
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s 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at Fries Church of God of Prophecy. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home., Charities |
Susie J. Ferrell SHAWBORO - Susie Jones Ferrell, 83, of the 400 block of Sandy Hook Road, died Jan. 24, 2009. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today in Riddle Pentecostal Holiness Church. Twiford's Memorial Chapel is in charge. |
William F. Ferrell CHESAPEAKE - William F. "Bill" Ferrell, 67, of Whittamore Road, died Jan. 23, 2009. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Good Hope United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mark Christian will officiate. The interment with Masonic rites will follow in Good Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at, Charities |
at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Level Green Christian Church in Newport, Va. The Reverend Eddie Kendall will officiate., Charities |
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Jan 26, 2009 Fornie L. Milam, 69, formerly of Welch, W.Va., died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Martinsville. Community Funeral Services of Ridgeway is handling arrangements. |
GALLAHER, Ryan Bruce, age 40, of Aylett, suddenly departed his earthly life to be with the Lord on January 23, 2009. Through God's grace, he asked the Lord for his Salvation and gave his heart to the Lord just six weeks ago. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Kara; a son, Cooper; a daughter, Colleen; his parents, Barbara and Rex Gallaher of Seattle, Wash.; Sandy and uncle Gary Gallaher; aunt Carole; and cousins, Chad Gallaher and family, Jenelle Huber and family; his in-laws, Connie and Ed Malloy of Chincoteague, Va.; sister-in-law, Lisa Malloy of Colorado; and grandma, Freda Roberts of Pennsylvania. He was an incredibly sweet husband and a completely loving and hands-on daddy. We will miss you so very much. We love you and we'll see you again. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mechanicsville Christian Center, 8061 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. Interment Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gallaher Family Trust c/o Marks Family Dentistry, 9150 Dickey Drive, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. |
will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Miles Memorial United Methodist Church, 9450 Granby St., Norfolk. A reception will follow the in the church social hall. On line condolences may be expressed at, Charities |
. He was an avid gardner, he enjoyed deep sea fishing, taking long walks to the park with Kathy and their pet, Smokey, and eating out. Luther was the son of the late William and Janie Giles, of Danville. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Nathaniel, Bill and Charlie; sisters, Myrtle and Louise; an ex-wife, Virginia Giles; and a son, Jerry Giles. He is survived by his long time life partner, Kathy Bradley, of Roanoke; daughters, Lydia Gibson and husband, Charles, of Blairs, Va.; Rita Giles, of Danville, Va., and Audrey Robertson, of Danville Va.; sons, Luther Langston Giles Jr. and wife, Lee, of Danville Va., and Gene Giles, of Danville, Va.; and numerous grandchildren. The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for their care and support through his long battle with cancer. Friends may call on the family at 540-774-6189. Oakey's South Chapel and Crematory are in charge of the arrangements, 540-989-3131., Charities |
in the Abbey. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Bethel Baptist Church building fund, 1601 Colorado St., Salem, Va. 24153. The Grubb family is being served by Valley Funeral Service, 1609 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24017, 540-562-1182., Charities |
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will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2009 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. The family will receive friends on Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, 402 2nd Street SW, Roanoke, Va., 24011, Charities |
HARRISON, Bessie Payne, 96, widow of Joseph Albert Harrison Jr., her husband of 55 years, died surrounded by her family on the morning of January 25, 2009. Mrs. Harrison was the daughter of the late John and Martha Payne of Fluvanna County. She and her husband were the proprietors of Harrison's Texaco on East Belt Boulevard from 1960 to 1974. They were also longtime members of Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. Harrison is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Betty Jo and Tommy Woodcock; her two granddaughters, Christy and Tammy; her great-granddaughter, Karli, all of Chesterfield. The family will receive friends at Bliley's - Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be conducted at 12 noon Tuesday at the chapel, with interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 5200 Newbys Bridge Rd. |
HARRISON, Dr. Jaquelin M., retired Richmond surgeon, died on January 22, 2009. He was 86 years of age. While in the Army Specialized Training program he graduated from the University of Viriginia, Medical School in 1946, interned at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and served in the U.S. Army medical corp from 1947 to 1949. He completed his residency in surgery at the Medical College of Virginia in 1954. Subsequently until 1970 he served as a full time faculty member in the department of surgery at MCV. From 1970 until his retirement in 1990, he was a member of surgical associates of Richmond. He is survived by his wife, Marybelle O. Harrison; three children, Mrs. Judith Pace of Richmond, Va., Alice Ridgely Harrison of Shipman, Va., and Randolph F. Harrison of Fort Myers, Fla. He is predeceased by another son, Jaquelin M. Harrison Jr.; and a brother Frederick N. Harrison Jr. Also surviving him are three stepchildren, Harold Scott Bazemore, Christopher Norwood Bazemore, and Mrs. Jantz Bazemore Rollison, all of Mechanicsville, Va.; four grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Robert Spratley of Richmond, Va. Interment will be private at his request. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 26, 2009, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road, Richmond, Va. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23226. In place of flowers, contributions may be made to the F.N. Harrison Scholarship Fund at Union Theological Seminary, 3401 Brook Road, Richmond, Va. 23227, or to Cross-Over Ministries Inc. of Richmond, 108 Cowardin Ave., Richmond, Va. 23224, or to a charity of one's choice. |
will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave., Richmond, VA 23226. In place of flowers, contributions may be made to the F.N. Harrison Scholarship Fund at Union Theological Seminary, 3401 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227 or to Cross-Over Ministries Inc. of Richmond, 108 Cowardin Ave., Richmond, VA 23224 or to a charity of one's choice., Charities |
Mary Catherine Harrison, 90, of Colonial Heights, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. She was a native of Ettrick, and was the daughter of the late Mary Epperson and Marion E. Blankenship. She was the widow of Howard Edward Harrison Sr., and was predeceased by two sons, Marion Alvin Harrison and Ronald Eugene Harrison. Mrs. Harrison was a member of Highland United Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Betty Jean O'Shields (Ronnie) of Chesterfield, Carol Lee Paul (Fred) of Heathsville, Va., and Linda Kay Monger (David) of Prince George; five sons, Howard Edward Harrison Jr. (Deolinda) of Arizona, Lewis Oliver Harrison (Rose Marie) of Petersburg, Gerald Mitchell Harrison (Sandra) of Petersburg, Philip M. Harrison (Bridgette) of Chesterfield and Chucky Harrison (Jennifer) of Chesterfield; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George, with the Rev. William Rawlings officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 Tuesday evening at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
HARRISON, Mary Catherine, 90, of Colonial Heights, died Thursday, January 22, 2009. She was a native of Ettrick, and was the daughter of the late Mary Epperson and Marion E. Blankenship. She was the widow of Howard Edward Harrison Sr., and was predeceased by two sons, Marion Alvin Harrison and Ronald Eugene Harrison. Mrs. Harrison was a member of Highland United Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Betty Jean O'Shields (Ronnie) of Chesterfield, Carol Lee Paul (Fred) of Heathsville, Virginia, and Linda Kay Monger (David) of Prince George; five sons, Howard Edward Harrison Jr. (Deolinda) of Arizona, Lewis Oliver Harrison (Rose Marie) of Petersburg, Gerald Mitchell Harrison (Sandra) of Petersburg, Philip M. Harrison (Bridgette) of Chesterfield, and Chucky Harrison (Jennifer) of Chesterfield; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George, with the Reverend William Rawlings officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
HASKINS, Norman "Normal" B. Sr., age 77, of Henrico, Va., died Janaury 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lillie Mae Haskins. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife of 56 years, Lucille Haskins; a beloved son, Norman Jr. of Colorado Springs; sister, Evelyn Haskins Eskridge; grandchildren, Shawn and Siara Haskins of Columbus, Ohio, and their mother, Kym Haskins; uncle, Lewis Barber (Ruth) of Peterburg, Va.; aunt, Louvenia Richardson of Richmond, Va.; a great-granddaughter, Lauren Haskins, and mother, Carla; a godson, Leland Cauthorne; and many other devoted relatives and friends. Funeral services will held 12 noon Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., Dr. Andrew Mosley officiating. Interment at Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover County. Per the family's request, there will be no repast. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
HEATH, Wesley E. Sr., of Mechanicsville, went home January 24, 2009. He was the father of five children, Cindy, Kathy, Dreama, Wesley and Cliff; brothers, Floyd, William, Dennis, Woodrow and Monroe; sister, Linda; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Gethsemane Church of Christ, Mechanicsville. Interment church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gethsemane Deaf Ministry, 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, 23111. Arrangements by Monaghan Funeral Home. |
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HOBBS, William Thomas "W.T.", widower of Dorothy Rodgester Hobbs, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Survivors include one son, Michael Wayne Hobbs and wife, Toni, of Shipman, Va.; one daughter, Jeanette Faye Hobbs-Udell and husband, Eric of Big Pine Key, Fla.; a sister, Becky Smith of Emporia; niece, Sandra Jordan and husband, Alan; sisters-in-law, Emma, Vida and Linda; brother-in-law, Cliff; and a large extended family. Mr. Hobbs retired as a technician with what is now Verizon, and in his spare time he enjoyed volunteer reading to second-grade students. In 1994, he hiked the Appalachian Trail, beginning on March 14 in Georgia, ending in Maine on September 14. The funeral service, led by Reverend David Roberts and Reverend Dr. Zolton Phillips, was held 2 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2009 at Owen Funeral Home. Interment followed at Aberdour Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Barry Rae, Sonny Jones, Ed Bradley, Steve Tuck, Gilliam Delbridge, William Wright, Mike Jones and Ted Blankenship. Memorial contributions may be made to Aberdour Presbyterian Church, to Main St. Baptist Church, or to the Luekemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, Mass. 01202. |
Iris Elizabeth "Betty" Hedrick Holbrook, 79, of Wytheville died Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Aubrey Whitlow officiating. Interment will be in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. She was born April 2, 1929, in Wythe County, daughter of the late Luther and Jessie Leedy Hedrick. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Holbrook; and a son, Broderick "Bo" Holbrook. Survivors include a son, B. Keith Holbrook of Wytheville; a daughter and son-in-law, V. Kim Holbrook Lambert and Kevin of Rural Retreat; two brothers, Ray Hedrick and Gustie, and Stanley Hedrick, all of Roanoke; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Helen H. Walters and Anna H. Umberger, both of Rural Retreat, and Hope H. Miller and Sam of Manassas; and beloved cat, Ugg. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
Joe J. Howes Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Joe J. Howes Sr., 73, passed away Jan. 24, 2009, in his home. Joe Howes Sr. of Virginia Beach was a retired chief of the U.S. Navy after 24 years and retired from Cherry Point NADEP. Joe was a member of the Gateway Freewill Baptist Church. Left to cherish his loving memory are his beloved wife of 46 years, Jane Collins Howes; his daughter, Janet Sue and her husband Donald Gill; his two sons, Joe J. Howes Jr. and wife Loretta Kay and John A. Howes and wife Joyce, all of Virginia Beach. He is also survived by his sisters, Betty Jane Carroll of Roanoke, Va., Frances Willis and her husband Charlie of Bassett, Va., Charlotte McNelly of Wheelersburg, Ohio, and Eileen Matherly and her husband Jay; his brother, Michael Howes and his wife Mary, all of Butler, Tenn.; also three grandchildren, Simon Peter Gill, Elizabeth Jane Gill and Andrew William Gill. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Sentera Hospice Care. Services in honor of Mr. Joe J. Howes will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Gateway Freewill Baptist Church, 5473 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Charities |
David Lynn Huff, 51, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Inc. Christiansburg, Va., Charities |
Clarris Hundley, 88, of Axton, Va., passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
JACKSON, Mrs. Edna, of Richmond, departed this life January 24, 2009. Remains rest at the Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
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Jan 26, 2009 The funeral for James David Roberts, 60, of Ridgeway, who died Jan. 22, 2009, was held Sunday at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Pastors Doug Ramsey and Roger Jones officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Christian Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Belcher, Lawrence Cockram, Tony Pratt, Paige DeLapp, Brett Roberts, Mark Wadell, Marcus Snyder and Jimmie Joyce. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel, handled the arrangements. |
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JOHNSON, George R. "Robbie", 30, of Spotsylvania, went to be with his Lord on Friday, January 23, 2009 at Mary Washington Hospital. Mr. Johnson was a graduate of Spotsylvania High School and Dabney Lancaster with a degree in Forestry. He was the third generation of Johnson and Son Lumber Company. Survivors include his wife, Friday S. Johnson; his daughter, Micah Emily Johnson of Spotsylvania; his parents, Doug Johnson and his wife, Violet, of Stafford, and Debbie Gunn Childress and her husband, Larry, of Amelia; a grandmother, Wylene Lynch Gunn of Chesterfield; two sisters, Stephanie and Rachel Johnson, both of Richmond; a stepbrother, Matthew McLamb of Peru, Vermont; a stepsister, Jenny McLamb of Richmond; many aunts, uncles and relatives; and his four-legged children, Midnight, Ladybug and Willow. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at Spotswood Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Stone officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Trudy Clifton, 113 Tallpines Ave., Locust Grove, Va. 22508. Online guest book will be available at covenantfuneralservice.com. |
Mrs. Novella M. Johnson, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home., Charities |
Sherman Leon Johnson, of 1501 Valor Drive, Petersburg, died Sunday morning at Southside Regional Medical Center. Remains rest at the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Bridge Baptist Church, 640 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23322. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at, Charities |
In Loving Memory Charles W. Joyce "Bill" November 13, 1932 - January 26, 2008 God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. We love and miss you, Your Loving Wife, Children and Grandchildren, Charities |
JUREIDINI, Helen Bemis Black, passed away on January 23, 2009 in Richmond, Virginia surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Paul; her mother, Helen Louise Black; her brother, Nicholas C. Black III; and her daughters, Helen Jureidini Heilmeier (Tim), Joan Jureidini Cater (Donald), Vicky Jureidini Deehan (Kristopher); and her son, John. She is also survived by many cousins, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and friends. Helen was born on November 28, 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Mary Washington College (French Ed) as well as the Medical College of Virginia (Physical Therapy). She spent most of her career as a physical therapist in Northern Virginia before moving with her husband to Mechanicsville, Virginia. Prior to the illness that took her from her family and friends she served as a Senior Physical Therapist specializing in integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) at CJW Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. The memorial and inurnment will be limited to her immediate family. In lieu of sending flowers, it was Helen's with that contributions in her name be made to the American Cancer Society for research and development of treatment for non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. |
In Loving Memory of Stephanie Anne KINGREA 1/26/1986 11/19/2006, Happy 23rd Birthday, We wish you were here to see your beautiful smile and hear the laughter in your voice. Today, we will celebrate your birth will all the memories that you left here on earth. We love you, our beautiful angel., Love, Your Family, Charities |
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s will be held in New York. Toni's wishes were that contributions be made to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center where she volunteered every week., Charities |
Leonard, Lois E. - Lois E. Leonard Lois E. Leonard, age 77, of Bealton passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Preceded in death by .... |
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LICHVAR, Veronica "Ronnie" Ward, 46, beloved wife, mother, daughter and friend went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 23, after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Chip Lichvar; a daughter, Rebecca Anne Lichvar; and son, Jonathan Robert Lichvar. She is also survived by her parents, Henry and Joyce Ward of Lanexa; brothers, Gary (Virginia) of Yorktown and Stephen of Lanexa; her mother-in-law, Evelyn; and the late, Robert Lichvar of Prince George. Ronnie was an active member of Staples Mill Baptist Church in Glen Allen, where she worked as administrative assistant in the child development center. Her eyes were donated to the Virginia Eye Bank by her husband, who himself received a heart transplant 11 years ago. The family wishes to thank the members of Staples Mill Road Baptist Church for all the love and care given to Ronnie during her illness. The hospice unit nurses and staff at Retreat Hospital, who showed much compassion as they looked after her and the family during this time. A celebration of her life will be held Monday 7 p.m. at Staples Mill Road Baptist Church, in Glen Allen. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Monday prior to the celebration service at the church. The family request no flowers please make donations to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23226 or the Staple Mill Road Baptist Church Building Fund, 10101 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, Va. handling arrangements. |
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LUTTRELL, Naomi W. Jett, age 93, of Burgess, Va., passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Kilmarnock, Va. She was predeceased by her husbands, Elliott T. Jett and W. Alfred Luttrell; and her son-in-law, J. Robert "Woody" Jett Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Judith "Judy" J. Jett of Burgess, Va.; one granddaughter and her husband, Dixie J. and Jeffrey Sykes; and two great-granddaughters, Morgan Elizabeth and Afton Joanne Sykes, all of Winchester, Va. She was a lifelong member of Afton United Methodist Church. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. The family will receive friends at the Faulkner Family Funeral Home & Crematory in Burgess, Va. on Monday, January 26, 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel on January 27, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Fairfields United Methodist Church Cemetery, Edwardsville, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Afton United Methodist Church General Fund, P.O. Box 579, Burgess, Va. 22432; Rappahannock General Oncology Center, Kilmarnock, Va. 22482; or the Northumberland County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Reedville, Va. 22539. Online remembrances may be made at faulknerfamilyfuneralhome.com. |
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MARSHALL, Mamie Melton, 96, of eastern Henrico County, widow of Thornton A. Marshall, died Sunday, January 25, 2009. She is survived by three sons, Vernon (Nell), Henry (Mildred) and Clarence (Shirley); 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday (today) at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment Riverview Cemetery. |
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Jan 26, 2009 Marvin Hobson, 89, of 410 5th St., Martinsville, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Surviving is his wife, Bessie Hobson of the home. Hairston Funeral Home is handling arrangements. |
McMICHAEL, Gloria Trainum, 72, of Highland Springs, widow of William Thomas McMichael Jr., passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Granville Carlton Trainum and Catherine Barlow Heffler; and stepfather, Roland Heffler. She is survived by her brother, Granville Carlton "Buddy" Trainum Jr.; two daughters, G. Lynne McMichael and Catherine McMichael Elrod and husband, Michael; two sons, Carlton "Bubba" McMichael and wife, Crystal, and William "Tommy" McMichael and wife, Kim; three grandchildren, Ashley McMichael, Alexander McMichael and Camden Elrod; and a host of friends. She was a lifelong member of New Bridge Baptist Church, and active in their music program and WMU, and a beloved Sunday school teacher. She was a retiree of SunTrust Bank, and taught piano for many years. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2009, and Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave, Richmond, Va. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at New Bridge Baptist Church, 5701 Elko Rd., Sandston, Va. 23150. Interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the New Bridge Baptist Church Music Program or to the ALS Foundation, 2807 North Parham Rd., Suite 101, Richmond, Va. 23294. |
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Mr. Ira Jay Meade, Jr. "JR", age 54 of Raven, Va., passed away Sat., Jan. 17, 2009 in a Richlands, Va., hospital, following a lengthy illness. Born Oct. 5, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of the late Ira Jay and Helen Arbutus Compton Meade. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a disabled coal miner having 27 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willie and Lettie Meade and Maude Compton; father-in-law, Linkous Horn; brother-in-law, Charles T. Davidson; and great-nephew, Brady Levi Compton. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Marie Horn Meade of the home; one son, Mark Anthony Meade of the home; one daughter, Brandy Meade Null and husband, Ryan, of Paintlick, Va.; four grandchildren, Kaneshia Meade, Kaileigh Meade, Coltin Null and Riley Null; four sisters, Mrs. Robert (Shelia) Thomas of Raven, Va., Mrs. Cecil (Gwen) Childress of Richlands, Va.; Mrs. Randall (Bobbie) Richardson of Raven, Va., and Mrs. Scott (Lisa) Worley of Floyd, Va.; one brother, Darrell Meade and wife, Rhonda, of Pounding Mill, Va.; mother-in-law, Betty Horn of Raven, Va.; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends also survive. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tues., Jan. 20, in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Richardson officiating. Interment followed in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Relatives and friends served as pallbearers. Honaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
Ruth Elizabeth Meiton CHESAPEAKE - Ruth Elizabeth Meiton, 89, of Spencer Court, Brooklyn, N.Y., died Jan. 14, 2009. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. today in Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Columbia, N.C. Rowsom Funeral Home is in charge. |
. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alexander L. Meszaros Leadership Award Endowment at Virginia Tech or the Humane Society of Montgomery County. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Charities |
Michael L. Michalak PORTSMOUTH - Services for Michael L. Michalak will be held at 1 p.m. today in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Charities |
Fornie L. Milam, 69, of Martinsville, Va., formerly of Welch, W.Va., died Saturday, January 24, 2009. Arrangements by Community Funeral Services of Ridgeway., Charities |
Services of love and Remembrance for Mr. Raymond C. Miller Sr., of Dunn, N.C., formerly of Petersburg, Va., departed this life Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at his residence. Memorial services will be held in North Carolina. The family may be contacted by calling his sister, Pamela McCray, (757) 368-6567. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Mildred Sexton Moore, 84, of Wytheville died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Sena Miller Sexton; and her husband, James David Moore. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marylee and Butch Collins of Wytheville; two grandsons and their wives, David and Tammy Collins of Wytheville, Chris and Hanna Collins of Max Meadows; two great-grandsons, Jacob Collins and Brandon Collins, both of Wytheville; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Myrtle and Jim Burnett, Betsy and Earl Wynn, all of Wytheville, Lettie Moxley of Independence, Mary Shaffer and Martha Mayes, both of Galax; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Silas and Betty Sexton of Bean Station, Tenn., Paul Sexton of Wytheville and Gerald Sexton of Galax; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
In Loving Memory of Dennis Irvin MORAN Born: January 26, 1942, Who walked through Heaven's Gate: November 27, 2008, Happy 67th Birthday in Heaven, God saw he was getting tired,, And a cure was not to be., So he put His Arms around him,, And whispered,, "Come With Me.", With tearful eyes we watched him suffer,, And saw him fade away., Although we loved him dearly,, We could not make him stay., A golden heart stopped beating,, Hard working hands to rest., God broke our hearts to, prove to us,, HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST, With All of our Love Always and Forever!!!, Edna Moran, (Loving Wife for 44 � years), Sheila Camden, (Daddy's Little Girl), Travis Camden, (Papa's Pride and Joy), Ashley Gibbons, (Papa's Doodle Bug), Jeffrey Camden, (Son-In-Law), Charities |
In Loving Memory Henry (Hank) J. Morin January 11, 1933 - January 26, 2003 As we loved you, so we miss you, in our memory you are near, loved, remembered, longed for always. Bringing many a silent tear. IMMER UND EWIG Elfriede, Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Yours and Mine and your Sisters., Charities |
Patricia C. Mottley PORTSMOUTH - Services for Patricia Collier Mottley will be held at 11 a.m. today in Pinecrest Baptist Church, Portsmouth. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens., Charities |
In Loving Memory of Carolyn MUSE Happy 3rd Birthday in Heaven. Grandma, we love you., A precious one from us has gone, a voice we loved is still a place, is vacant in our home, which never can be filled. It hurt us so much to lose you, but you did not go alone. For a part of us went with you, the day God called you home., Love, your daughter Gloria, children and grandkids, Charities |
Martie Thelma Norris, age 86 of North Tazewell, Va., went to be with the Lord Tues., Jan. 13, 2009 in Grace Health Care of Abingdon, Va., after a long battle with cancer. Born Aug. 30, 1922 at Liberty, Va., she was a daughter of the late John Preston Angles and Ida Blanche Angles. She was a member of the Dial Rock Church of God in Tazewell, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Denny William Norris; five brothers, Robert Angles, Sam Angles, Melvin Angles, George Angles, and Roy Lee Angles; one sister, Myrtle Godsey; daughter-in-law, Teresa Penland Norris and special friend, Peggy Price. Her days were made easier and she was comforted during this long illness by the exceptional care of the staff of Grace Health Care. Survivors include three sons, Perry Norris of Tazewell, Va., Danny "Red" Norris and wife, Delores, of Lexington, N.C., and Ray Norris and wife, Bridget, of Kings Mountain, N.C.; one daughter, Naomi Norris Seamon and husband, Mark, of Bristol, Va.; eight grandchildren, Christopher Norris, Shane Norris, David Norris, Kenny Norris, Kathy Koen, MacKenzie Norris, Kaleb Norris and Karley Norris; five great grandchildren, Emily Norris, Gage Norris, Ezra Koen, Morgan Koen, and Tessa Koen; one sister, Hazel Hill Folden of Bluefield, W.Va., one brother, Perry Angles of Salem, Va.; special granddogs, Molly, Gracie, and Bugsy; also surviving, her special niece, Louise Bailey, who helped take care of her during her illness, her best friend, Martha Blevins; and her special hair dresser, Judy Forbes. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sat., Jan. 17, 2009 at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va., with the Rev. Earl Hill officiating. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, Va. Pallbearers were Kenny Norris, David Norris, Jason Koen, Charlie Johnson, Bob Penland, and Randy Casey. The family received friends at the funeral home after 12:00 noon on Sat., Jan. 17, 2009. |
Olsen, Eric Jon - Eric Jon Olsen Eric Jon Olsen, age 38, of Gainesville, passed away January 25, 2009 at his home after a long illness. Born August .... |
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Jack R. Patrick, age 83, of Paintlick, Va., passed away Wed., Jan. 14, 2009 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Mohegan, W.Va., and was the son of the late Samuel Riley and Juliett Blanchett Patrick. Jack was a U.S. Navy World War II Veteran and had proudly served his country. Jack was a retired coal miner from VP# 1 for Island Creek Coal Corporation and was a member of the UMWA. He had served in the American Honor Guard, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Zona June Olsen. Those who survive him are: his loving wife of 51 years, Irene Hunt Patrick of Paintlick, Va.; his daughter, Lorie Ann Patrick of Doran, Va.; his special son of the heart, Craig Smith and wife, Allene, of Wardell, Va.; four sisters, Virginia Maynard, Gail Shelton, Julie Wiles, Clara Jean Stringer; one brother, Marcus Lee Patrick; his grandchildren, Bethany and Dalton Smith. Funeral services for Jack R. Patrick were conducted Sat., Jan. 17, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Ancil Childress officiating. Interment followed at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers were: Dude Palmer, Billy Harrison, Bill Stilwell, Robert Stiltner, Joe Short, Burton Vandyke, Dickey Vandyke, Darrell Hess and Randall Hess. Honorary pallbearers were: CVS Pharmacy Staff, Dr. McVey, Rocky Horton, Dr. T. Patel, Dr. Weinacker, Dr. Oduntaw, Dr. Titha, Total Home Health and Hospice and Helping Hands Home Health. Members of the American Veterans Honor Guard Association conducted military graveside rites. Friends called after 6:00 p.m. Fri. evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. |
s at noon Monday, January 26, 2009, at Coyner Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Charities |
Joseph Emory Peery, Sr., age 91, of Tazewell County, formerly of Wytheville, died Sun., Jan. 4, 2009. Born April 29, 1917 in Tazewell County, Va., he was the son of the late Joe Howard and Annie Sluss Peery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Odom Peery and a sister, Danese Peery. Mr. Peery was a descendant of John Peery, who settled near the forks of Clinch River in 1772. Mr. Peery was educated in Tazewell's schools and later worked for Pocahontas Fuel Company. In 1944 he started Peery Meat Packing Plant in North Tazewell and later one in West Virginia. He was President of Peery Trucking Company from 1959 to 1979 and established Tam Lee Farms Country Hams, Stuarts Draft, Va. Throughout his life Mr. Peery developed and sold real estate in and around Tazewell County. Mr. Peery was a man who was devoted to his friends and his family, who in turn reciprocated his affection. Mr. Peery is survived by three children and spouses, Joseph E. Jr. and Margaret Anne McBurney Peery of Tazewell, Va., Sharon Lynn Peery Hymes of Wytheville, Va., Ronald Wayne and Reina Peery of Tazewell, Va.; 11 grandchildren, Joseph E. Peery, III, Anne Hart Savvopoulos, Jennifer Margaret Buchanan, Elizabeth Hymes Fletcher, Amy Hymes Howell, Edward Hymes, Rebekah Peery, John Preston Peery, Ronald W. Peery, Jr., Susan Dawson and Rachel Peery. Twenty-eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild also survive. Mr. Peery will be cremated and interred beside his wife at Tazewell's Maplewood Cemetery. A graveside memorial service will be held May 2, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Peery requested that memorial contributions be made to the Historic Crab Orchard Museum, Tazewell, Va., or Tazewell County Rescue Squad, Tazewell, Va. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements. |
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. There will be no viewing or visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Sidney M. Oman Cancer Treatment Center, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, 736 Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23320. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at, Charities |
will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at Fort Lewis Baptist Church with the Reverend Leonard Southern officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. Memorial donations may be made to Fort Lewis Baptist Church, 4215 W. Main Street, Salem, Va. 24153. The Phlegar family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, 540-389-5441., Charities |
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Jan 26, 2009 Phyllis W. Creasy, 94, of Collinsville, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at Franklin Health and Rehab Center in Rocky Mount. She was born in Roanoke to Sidney Floyd Wood and Pearl Maravene Wood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ariel B. Creasy; and two grandsons, Todd B. Creasy and Kenny G. Willis. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Collinsville for 64 years. Surviving are a son, Lynn B. Creasy of Martinsville; a daughter, Sydney M. Creasy of Martinsville; a granddaughter; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Her body will be donated to science. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory handled arrangements. |
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Albert J. Pileggi, 89, of Bedford, Va., died Sunday, January 25, 2009. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-586-7360., Charities |
PITTS, Gerald W. "Jerry," 63, of Moseley, passed away January 24, 2009. He was preceded in death by his son, Chip. He is survived by his daughter, Cristi Pitts, and his dear friend, Judy Pitts. Jerry retired from DuPont Inc. after 30 years of service. He was an avid race fan and had a passion for classic cars. A private graveside will be held at Dale Memorial Park. Bliley's - Chippenham in charge of arrangements. |
Stanley Robert Pliska NORFOLK - Stanley Robert Pliska, professor emeritus of Old Dominion University, passed away peacefully Jan. 24, 2009, at age 91, in Mansfield, Conn. Dr. Pliska was born in Franklin, Pa., and was a native of Oil City, Pa. He was married to his beloved Winifred (Medygro) Pliska who preceded him in death Oct. 11, 1992. He attended and received degrees from Penn State University, Oberlin College and a Doctor of Education degree from Columbia University. During World War II he served with the Air Corps in the Southwest Pacific and after the war with the USAFR, retiring with the rank of lieutenant colonel. From 1946 to 1987 he was on the faculty of Old Dominion University, serving in turn as professor of history, chairman of the Social Studies department, and for 20 years, as Dean of the School of General Studies. For 30 years he was also a guest lecturer at the Arms Forces Staff College. During his active years, he was a member of several professional societies related to his profession. In Norfolk, he was also past president of the Northside Norfolk Rotary Club, Honorary Member of the ODU Alumni Association, Faculty Emeriti Association, American Association of University Professors, Polish American Society of Tidewater, and Town and Gown. When he moved to Connecticut, he was active with the Willimantic Rotary Club recording Club History and lecturing. Stanley is survived by his sisters, Ann Pudelkiewicz of Willington, Conn., and Mildred Parks of Vernon, Conn.; a niece, Ann Phillips and her husband Roger and daughters, Kelly and Kasey of Ashford, Conn.; a nephew, John Pudelkiewicz and his wife Irene "Rini" and their son Tommy of Tolland, Conn.; a niece, Judy (Zimoski) Kozek and her husband Robert of Grove City, Ohio; a nephew, Edward Zimoski and his wife Kathy of Virginia; a cousin, Irene Meyers of Oil City, Pa.; and relatives. Stanley graced us all with his Southern charm, quick wit, endless jokes and anecdotes. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of having him in their lives. Dr. Pliska was a parishioner at Saint Jude's in Willington. There will be no calling hours. A funeral Mass will he held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Saint Philip The Apostle Church, Route 44, Ashford, Conn. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Oil City, Pa. Funeral arrangements are being made with Potter Funeral Home in Willimantic, Conn., and Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City, Pa. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Saint Philip the Apostle Church, P.O. Box 429, Ashford, CT 06278 or to the Willimantic Rotary Club, P.O. Box 104, Willimantic, CT 06226. For online memorial guestbook, please visit, Charities |
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Funeral services Mrs. Ada Savage Pulley, of 486 Byrne St., Petersburg, Va., who departed this life on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at her residence will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, 613 E. Wythe St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Herbert Anderson, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, Petersburg, officiating. The interment to follow at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at the funeral establishment. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Savage Pulley online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
RIDDLE, Walter Francis, 84, of Richmond, formerly of Southbury, Conn., husband of the late Eileen Frost Riddle, passed on January 24, 2009. He is survived by his daughters, Carol Ann Clair and husband, Stephen, and Janice Marie Tutolo and husband, Amiel; three grandchildren, Stephen M., Maryellen and Elizabeth A. Clair; three great-grandchildren, Ella Blue Clair and Luke Thomas and Julia Clair Robens. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard the U.S.S. Healy in the South Pacific. He was a member of the U.S.S. Healy Association and a master gardener. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, with interment in Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please submit donations to America's VetDogs, 371 East Jericho Tpke., Smithtown, N.Y. 11787. |
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Funeral services for Mr. Arthur A. Robinson III, of Chesterfield, who departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at the Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at the Richmond Christian Center, 214 Cowardin Ave., Richmond, Pastor Steve Parson officiating. Interment to follow at the Southlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum. The family will receive family and friends at the residence, also at 920 Prince Ave., Petersburg, 732-0193, or 3301 Denise Road, Petersburg, 732-3409. At the family's request, there will be no public viewing. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Robinson online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
will be held. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home in Salem., Charities |
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Marie Anna Schwartz CHESAPEAKE - Marie Anna Schwartz, 74, of Redmere Court, died Jan. 22, 2009. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Bethel Baptist Church, Chesapeake. Kenneth Sawyer Jr. will officiate. The interment will follow in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. A reception will follow the interment in the church fellowship hall. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at, Charities |
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will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2009, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son with the Chaplain Marvin Barbre officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 25, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for their help and support during this time. The Simmons family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, 540-389-5441., Charities |
Ronnie James Stewart NORFOLK - Ronnie James Stewart, 57, died Jan. 16, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at noon in Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge. |
Joyce Hudson Strahorn, 69, of Lothian, Md., formerly of Wythe County (the Porter's Crossroads community), died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, in Lothian, Md. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m. at Baker's Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Revs. James Tunnell and Earl Hanks officiating. Interment was in the Olive Branch Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her father, Marzelle M. Hudson; a sister, Carolyn Dunford; and a stepson, Tony Strahorn. Survivors include her husband, William T. Strahorn of Lothian, Md.; mother, Mabel Poole Hudson of the Porter's Crossroads community; two stepsons, Kenny Strahorn of Lothian, Md., and Billy Strahorn of California; a brother-in-law, Cecil Dunford of Rural Retreat; and many other relatives and friends. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville was in charge of the arrangements. |
STRICKLAND, William "Billy" F., 78, of Selma, N.C., died January 24, 2009. He is survived by two daughters, Vicki L. Hill of Powhatan, Sandy Foley of Richmond; one sister, Shirley Null of Clayton N.C.; and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in Crocker Cemetery, Selma, N.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local SPCA. |
Mrs. Pauline Brown Turner, age 92, of Abingdon, Va., formerly of 310 Tazewell Ave., Richlands, Va., and Falling Waters, W.Va., passed away Thurs., Jan. 15, 2009 in an Abingdon, Va., health care center following a lengthy illness. She was born in Tazewell County and was the daughter of the late John D. and Ruth Monk Brown. She was a former part time beautician and was a faithful church worker and volunteer for over 50 years. She attended Gethsemane Baptist Church in Richlands, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. Fred Turner; five sisters, Ruby McGlothlin, Lucille Barnes, Pearl Barnes, Nora West, and Marie Brown; and five brothers, Clint, Wiley, Earl, Marvin, and John Brown, Jr. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors are: several nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Pauline Brown Turner were conducted Sun., Jan. 18, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. at the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Va., with the Rev. Stafford Compton officiating. Interment followed. Friends called after 2:00 p.m. Sun. at the mausoleum. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. |
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UZEL, Evelyn Martin, 83, of Richmond, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 22, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Virginia Martin of Leicester, N.C., and former wife of Tony Uzel. She is survived by three loving daughters, Linda Maclin (John), Martha Uzel (Neal) and Patricia Lundquist; six grandchildren, Candace Gresham, Tyler Maclin, Shelly Dietrich (John), Alex Maclin, Ginnie Maclin and Carrie Lundquist; one brother, Carlyle Martin (Kathy) of Gatlinburg, Tenn.; two sisters-in-law, Mary (Uzel) Throckmorton and Agnes (Uzel) Bailey (Jimmy); and brother-in-law, Benjamin Uzel Sr. (Rose). Evelyn never knew a stranger and was always willing to lend a kind word and helping hand. She was generous to a fault and always optimistic. She was especially proud that she was still working for the Richmond Public Schools after 43 years of service. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 25, at the Laburnum Chapel of the Nelsen Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, January 26, at Laurel Hill United Methodist Church, 1919 New Market Rd., Richmond, Va. Refreshments will follow the service. Ashes to be scattered later on the mountaintop at Turkey Creek Baptist Church, Leicester, N.C. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Virginia 23220. |
VANDER BOGART, Brian E., passed away January 25, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Winona M. Vander Bogart; five stepchildren; one brother; three sisters; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. |
. The family suggests that those who prefer make memorials to the Wythe County Sheriff's Office D.A.R.E. Program, 245 South 4th St., Wytheville, Va. 24382. The family would like to extend great appreciation to the Pallative Care Unit at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center for all the acts of kindness and care extended to our loved one and family. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Va. is handling the arrangements., Charities |
. In place of flowers, contributions may be made to the or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
was held in San Leandro, Calif., where Rev. Watkins and Maxine Watkins had lived for four years in the Carlton Plaza retirement home., Charities |
WATSON, Jearlene G., departed this life on January 23, 2009. Arrangements entrusted to Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Rd. www.wilsonafs.com |
s will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2009, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Interment to follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2009, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to maberryfuneralhome.com., Charities |
Welch, Tommie - Tommie Welch Tommie Welch, formerly Tommie Duvall, of Williams-burg died Saturday, January 24, 2009. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Although .... |
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Samuel Lewis Welch, 89, of McKenney, Va., died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. |
WELCH, Tommie Duvall, of Williamsburg, died Saturday, January 24, 2009. She was the beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Although she struggled with much illness, she was always surrounded by love, and will be greatly missed. She loved to cook for her family and enjoyed her time with her family. Al will always remember the great times he and his kitten had at Holden Beach excitedly waiting for the dolphins to come say hi to her. Mrs. Welch is survived by her husband, Albert Welch; her sons, Larry Duvall Jr. and wife, Arleen, Gary Duvall and wife, Cindy; her daughters, Ginger and husband, Daniel Meyer, Debra and husband, Douglas Lay, Diana and husband, Gary Parrish, Constance and husband, Robert Biener, and Sandra and husband, Tracy Poston; her stepchildren, Kevin M. Welch, Shawn Welch, Kelly Welch, Kim Welch and Debbie Welch; 21 grandchildren, 15 stepgrandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2009 at Faith Baptist Church, 4107 Rochambeau Dr., Williamsburg, Va. Nelsen Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsencares.com. |
WELSH, Marcella Farmer, 89, of Richmond, widow of Edward Lee Welsh, passed away January 25, 2009. She was a retired cafeteria manager for Benedictine High School. Bliley's-Central to announce funeral arrangements. |
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Mr. McKinley "Toots" Whited, age 82, of Raven, Va., passed away Thurs., Jan. 15, 2009 in a Richlands, Va., hospital following a brief illness. He was born at Jewell Ridge, Va., and was the son of the late Roby and Naomi Hess Whited. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a retired coal miner. He was a member of the UMWA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Whited. Survivors are: his wife, Shirley Joy Hess Whited; two daughters: Debbie Stinson and husband, Steve, of Raven, Va., Cheryl Wenteler and husband, John, of Darlington, S.C.; one sister: Virginia Phipps of Jewell Ridge, Va.; two brothers: Linkous Whited and wife, Bea, of Honaker, Va., Hubert Whited and wife, Ella, of Bucyrus, Ohio; two grandchildren: Nicole Cook and husband, Jason, of Honaker, Va., and Shawn Stinson of Raven, Va.; two step grandchildren: Stephanie Adams and husband, John, of Lebanon, Va., and Jennifer Wenteler of Darlington, S.C.; three step great grandchildren; nephews: Stewart Phipps, Jr., David Phipps, Mike Whited, and Vincen Whited. Funeral services for McKinley "Toots" Whited were conducted Sat., Jan. 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Mike Altizer and Rev. Clarence Brown officiating. Interment followed at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Nephews and friends served as pallbearers. Friends called after 6:00 p.m. Fri. evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. |
Cheryl V. Wilkins VIRGINIA BEACH � Cheryl V. Wilkins, 51, of the 1200 block of Fenton St., departed this life Jan. 22, 2009. Born in Virginia Beach, she was employed with the Virginia Beach public school system for 18 years. She was a longtime member of New Light Baptist Church where she served on the Senior Usher Board. She was predeceased by her father, Jarvis B. Wilkins. Survivors include her son, Rashard M. Wilkins and mother, Earlean Wilkins of Virginia Beach; sister, Tawandia Moss (Don) of Chesapeake and brother, Donvell Wilkins of Virginia Beach; a godson, Zion Roberts of Chesapeake; five aunts, three uncles, one niece and a host of cousins and friends. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Light Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. Viewing will be held at 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at, Charities |
WILLARD, John Patrick, 74, of Richmond, died January 22, 2009. He was the beloved adopted son of the late, Sedona Marie Shaw. He is survived by two godchildren, Cindy B. Tutko and Beau Bailey and many close friends. Mr. Willard was active and enjoyed the fellowship in many organizations in the Richmond area deaf community. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He was retired from Wachovia Bank. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 8200 Woodman Rd., Richmond, Va. 23228. Arrangements by the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home. |
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Lewis Franklin Wilson Sr., 67, of Crockett died Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at his residence. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Bell officiating. Interment will be in the West End Cemetery. He was born March 19, 1941, in Rural Retreat, son of the late Maiden L. and Helen Earls Wilson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Cress Wilson of the home; two sons, Lewis Franklin "Frank" Wilson Jr. of Wytheville and Michael "Mike" Luther Wilson of Crockett; two daughters and son-in-law, Tammy Marie Sharitz of Wytheville and Sharon Lynn Crigger and Todd of Sugar Grove; a brother and sister-in-law, Philip and Deborah Wilson of Wytheville; and five grandchildren, Chris Jones, Matthew Crigger, Jessica Crigger, Daniel Brindle and Tyler Wilson. The family will receive friends Thursday, Jan. 22, from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
WINSTON, Wallace Jr., "Otis," passed away December 23, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary E. Williams, and brother, Harold Winston. He is survived by a brother, four sisters, and a host of other relatives. Services will be private. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. www.wilsonafs.com |
celebrating Janie's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Woodland UMC with the Rev. Michael Harrington officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends will gather 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Colonial Funeral Home and at other times in the home. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Heartland Hospice for the care given to Janie during her illness. Memorial contributions are suggested by the family to Woodland United Methodist Church, 20051 Orbit Road, Windsor, VA 23487. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield., Charities |
Bobby Ray Woody, 71, of Rocky Gap died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009. Funeral service was held Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Bluefield Church of God with the Revs. Danny Scott, Phil Akers and Paul Looney officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, W.Va., with the West Virginia Honor Guard and Bluefield VFW Post 9696 conducting graveside military rites. A Masonic memorial service was held Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7:30 p.m. by the Elbert Munsey Lodge 298 AF & AM which also conducted Masonic graveside rites. He was a devoted Christian whose final wish was for deliverance home. He was a member of the Church of God on Cumberland Road in Bluefield, W.Va. He served his country as an MP in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Tazewell County VFW. He was a member of the Veterans Memorial Park Committee of Bland County. He was retired from JW&L Enterprises where he was a supervisor. He was a founding member of the Bland County Rescue Squad and served as captain for five years. He was president of the Local Union 1626 District 29 UMWA for 13 years. He was president of the Lions Club for 10 years and was a member of the Moose Lodge for 20 years. He owned his own construction company, East River Construction, where he operated as both a speculative and operative mason. His rock work was renowned for its quality and craftsmanship. He was a member of the Elbert Muncy Masonic Lodge 298 in Rocky Gap. He also assisted his wife with her many business ventures including Mary's Drive In atop East River Mountain in the 1970s and later Woody's convenience store in Rocky Gap. Together they worked side-by-side for 37 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Vinnie Dot Woody of Rocky Gap; and a brother, Olden Brown "O.B." Woody. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Mary E. Woody of Rocky Gap; daughter and son-in-law, Dreama and Kerry Gammon of Rocky Gap; the pride and joy of his world, his grandchildren, Eric Thompson and fiancée, Amanda Staples, and Shala Gammon; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond L. and Virginia Woody of Rocky Gap, Sherman Woody of Rich Creek, Watha F. and Brenda Woody of Rocky Gap; a sister, Phyllis Looney and Homer Mullins of Rocky Gap; a sister-in-law, Euva L. Woody; several nieces and nephews; and his constant terrier companion and protector, Heidi. Condolences may be sent to P.O. Box 111, Rocky Gap, VA 24366. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va., was in charge of the arrangements. |
Dr. Henry Patterson Worrell of Marion, S.C., died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2009. Funeral service was held Monday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Marion, S.C. A graveside service was held at 4 p.m. at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church in Murrell's Inlet, S.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Henry and Helen West Worrell. Survivors include his wife, Hallett Jones Worrell; two children, Laura Worrell Hutto and husband, Scott Webster Hutto, and Thomas Reed Worrell; two grandchildren, Sarah Webster Hutto and Matthew Reeves Hutto; and siblings, Nan Worrell Mellette, Linda Worrell Godbold and Joseph Miles Worrell. Richardson Funeral Home in Marion, S.C., was in charge of the arrangements. |
Connie Louverna Handy Wright, 85, of Ivanhoe died Monday, Jan. 19, 2009. Funeral service was held Thursday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. at Fairview United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Waller officiating. Interment was in the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery. She was born Aug. 9, 1923, in Grayson County, daughter of the late Samuel Ellis and Minnie Roberts Handy. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Angela Maines and Linda Lindamood; four brothers, Albert, Claude, Sherman and Will; and three sisters, Alma, Vera and Jeannett. Survivors include her husband, Sherman Eugene Wright Sr.; nine children and their spouses, Douglas and Judy Wright of Ivanhoe, Darhlene and Ron Holland of Roanoke, Judith Ann and Harrison Maines of Sparta, N.C., Jerry Wright and special friend, Lesa Dalton, of Independence, Doris Davis and special friend, Billy Joe Davis, of Wytheville, Barry and Sheryl Wright of Ivanhoe, Garry and Rhonda Wright of Draper, Tammy and Ray Jackson of Conneaut, Ohio, and Terry and Bill Grigson of Indiana; a brother, Elbert "Sonny" Handy of West Pont, Wash.; three sisters, Alene Handy of Atlanta, Ga., Hattie Hill of Fries and Judy Finnerty of Moyock, N.C.; 25 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville was in charge of the arrangements. |
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