Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Virginia Obituaries 2/04/09


 


 


 

Agnew, Irvin Simmons

Irvin Simmons Agnew, 87, of Roanoke, Va., died on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities 


 


 

Allen, Mabel M.

s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009, from Sunset View Memorial Gardens, Woodstock, Va., with the Rev. John Cooper officiating. The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, you consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17 Chicago, Ill. 60601-7633. Also, the family would like to thank that staff at Richfield for their loving care. Her family will be receiving friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities


 


 

Alley, Sidney Edward

will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Charities 


 


 

Altizer, Ocie Spence

.com. The Altizer Family is in the care of Horne Funeral Service., Charities 


 


 

Anderson, Elsie M.

s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Bill Atkins officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park., Charities


 


 

Armstrong, Ruby Bergren

ARMSTRONG, Ruby Bergren, age 96, of Richmond, died Tuesday, February 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Armstrong, an employee of C&P Telephone Company; by brothers, Bud, Rob and Billie Bergren; and by sisters, Blanche Dalley and Mae Hanson. Surviving are daughter, Sandra Darnes and husband, Bill; daughter, Jane Stout and husband, Robert; and grandchildren, Rick Phillips, Michael Darnes and Natalie Peck, all of Richmond. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, February 6, at Lakeside United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226.


 


 

Ashton, Rudolph Alexander "Rudy"

ASHTON, Rudolph Alexander "Rudy", died Monday, February 2, 2009. He was 89 and a resident of the Cedarfield Retirement Community. A respected lawyer, Certified Public Accountant, and a Life Master at the game of Bridge, he retired from Reynolds Metals Company in 1983 as director of the tax department after a 28 year career with the company. He is survived by his wife, Audrae, after 66 years of marriage; two sons, Rudolph III and wife, Joanne, of New Bern, N.C., and their children, Alex and Erin, and James J. Ashton and wife, Linda, of Raleigh, N.C., and their daughter, Jennifer. Born in Gulport, Miss. to a career Naval officer and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Wilson, Rudy, as he was known to his many friends, spent time growing up at several Naval installations before settling in Washington, D.C. He graduate from George Washington University in 1940, with a Magna Cum Laude degree in business administration and went on to law school and the practice of law, where he made the Order of Coif, the honorary legal society. It was at GWU that he met his wife while serving as a student instructor. They were married in 1942 and moved to Richmond in 1954, when he joined the tax department of Reynolds Metal, becoming the department director in 1970. Shortly after his retirement, he suffered a serious stroke that required months of hospitalization and rehabilitation. "I can do everything but walk," he joked to his friends. He was a member of the Jamestown Society, with family roots going back to John Ashton of Westmoreland County in 1621. Highly respected in business and at Bridge, he refused to let his disability keep him down. He was a longtime member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. A memorial service for Mr. Ashton will be held Tuesday, February 10, at 2 p.m. at Cedarfield. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Sheltering Arms Hospital, 8254 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116.


 


 

Atkins, Richard E.

ATKINS, Richard E., of Prince George, Va., died Sunday evening, February 1, 2009. A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Tuckers Funeral Home. Services under the direction of Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va.


 


 

Baggett, Joshua Richard

s will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Menola Baptist Church, Ahoskie. Sykes Funeral Service, Rich Square, is in charge.


 


 

Baker, Lloyd B.

of remembrance will be at 1 p.m. Friday in St. Mark AME Church. T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. 


 


 

Balazs, Emma Myrie

BALAZS, Emma Myrie, of Richmond, formerly of Hopewell, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Nicholas Balazs. She was also preceded in death by her son, Dwight Balazs; her granddaughter, Lisa Leonard; and her grandson, Daniel Leonard. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Linda Hanks; son-in-law, Robert Hanks; and her grandson, Jonathan Wyckoff. Mrs. Balazs lived most of her life in Hopewell and was a member of First Baptist Church. She will always be remembered for her love and devotion to her husband, children and grandchildren. The family gives their heartfelt appreciation to the Cardiac ICU staff at Chippenham Hospital and her caregivers at Hospice of Virginia. A private graveside service will be held at Bermuda Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. The Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home is serving the family, where condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.


 


 

Barrow, Dolores E. Hawkins

Dolores E. Barrow NORFOLK - Dolores E. Hawkins Barrow, 69, of the 200 block of Newtown Road, died Feb. 2, 2009. A funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Grandby's Funeral Service, Bronx, N.Y. Graves Funeral Home is in charge.


 


 

Benway, Leo Francis

will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. There will be no viewing or visitation. 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


 


 

Birdsong, Robert L.

Mr. Robert L. Birdsong, 79, of 10 Spring Court, Petersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2009 at his residence. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, (804) 732-7841 now serving from three locations, Petersburg, Hopewell and Waverly. Please send online condolences to: www.blandentterprisesinc.com.


 


 

Bishop, Linda L.

Linda Lou Bishop, 65, of Wytheville died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. Funeral service will be held Sunday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in West End Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Mary Firell Bishop; and a brother, Tom Bishop Sr. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Allen and Louis Strosnider Sr. of Dilliner, Pa.; special friend and companion, Robert Myers of Wytheville; special niece, Nancy Bishop of Wytheville; sister-in-law, Pearl Bishop; five nieces and nephews, Charlene Moody and husband, Mike, of Point Marion, Pa., Stephanie Cordany and husband, Bernie, of Core, W.Va., Louis Strosnider Jr. of Bobtown, Pa., Tom Bishop Jr. of Lawrenceville, Ga., and David Bishop of Rock Hill, S.C.; and several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, Jan. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Bocciarelli, Francesca Teresa Manfredi

BOCCIARELLI, Francesca Teresa Manfredi, 87, widow of Alexander L. Bocciarelli, formerly of South Glastonbury, Connecticut, died peacefully February 3, 2009 at her daughter's home in Richmond, Virginia. She was born in New York City on August 16, 1921. She moved to Richmond with her husband, Alex, in 2001. Frances is survived by her daughter, Rosann Bocciarelli and her husband, James Weinberg, of Richmond, Virginia; two sons, Alexander Bocciarelli of Thailand and Dr. Paul Bocciarelli and his wife, Gina, of Glastonbury; and six grandchildren, Catherine, Alexa, John and Isabella Bocciarelli and Julia and Caroline Weinberg. She also leaves behind loving and devoted caregivers, including Juanita McCormick and Enisa Beglerovic who were with her in her final days. The funeral will be held on February 6 in Glastonbury, Connecticut.


 


 

Bohannan, Lucyann Davis

BOHANNAN, Lucyann Davis, age 89, of Hopewell, Va., died on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. She was born in Syracuse, N.Y., the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Ethel Steirley Davis. Mrs. Bohannan was a graduate of the Pratt Institute with a degree in Costume Design. In 1941, she married J. Kirby Bohannan. They lived in New York City and in Newport News before settling in Hopewell, in 1967, as co-owners of Office Supply, Inc. Lucyann loved her home and her garden. She was a charter member of the Nathaniel Cawsey Garden Club and for many years volunteered at Weston Manor, both in the garden and as a docent. Mrs. Bohannan was also a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and St. Catherine's Guild and Vestry. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Kirby Bohannan; daughter, Judy Danilovs and her husband, John; son, Jay Bohannan; grandson, Colby Bond and his wife, Betsy; and great-grandson, Ethan Bond. A memorial service and celebration of Mrs. Bohannan's life will be held at a later date. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.


 


 

Bone Jr., Harold

s will be held 2 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Greg Moser officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities


 


 

Bowles, Inez G.

noon on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at Central United Methodist Church in Salem. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va., Charities 


 


 

Boyd, Robert Arnold

. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the church of your choice., Charities 


 


 

Boykins, Alta M. Parker

Alta M. Parker Boykins VIRGINIA BEACH - Mrs. Alta M. Parker Boykins, 75, of the 1200 block of Nesbitt Drive and formerly of Warfield Drive, Portsmouth, passed away Feb. 1, 2009. She was a native of Portsmouth. She was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, King L. Boykins. Alta Maureen Parker Boykins leaves to cherish her memory four daughters, Crystal Hurd, Dawn Artemus (Cleveland), Agnes Baxter (Carl) and Daphne Daniels (Carl); four sons, Donald (Shelby), Peter (Lindsay), Ricky (LuAna) and Bernard Thomas (Veronica); one sister, Joyce Parker Kerns; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Emmanuel True Holliness Church, 2503 Deep Creek Blvd., Portsmouth. Interment will follow in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Portsmouth. The family will receive relatives and friends for remembrance and visitation today from 6 to 8 p.m. in Beach Funeral Services Inc., 4456 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach. You may offer condolences to the family online at, . Kevin A. Sanderlin, funeral director., Charities


 


 

Bradley, Frances Jeannie Meadows

Frances Jeannie Meadows Bradley, 53, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 at her home in Chester. She was born in Smyth County to the late Alexander Francis Meadows and Norma Jean Dennison Meadows. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jeffery Allen Meadows, and her husband, Don Bradley. She was employed as a grounds keeper at the Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond and attended Rock Church. Survivors include one brother, Robert Brady Meadows and wife, Robin, of Marion; two sisters, Wanda Pickle and husband, Randy, of Marion, Teresa Evans and husband, Adam, of Marion; one grandson, Joseph Alexander Paradis; nine nieces and nephews; five great-nieces and nephews; two uncles and four aunts; special companion, her dog, Buttercup; special friends and caregivers, Dee and Angelique Paradis, Vickie and Joy Snow; and a special cousin, Gilbert Meadows. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Guy Testerman, the Rev. Herman Cress, the Rev. Kenny Price and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Attoway Cemetery. The family received friends Thursday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion was in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Bradley, Michael Ray

BRADLEY, Michael Ray, of Richmond, Va., born on September 2, 1947, went home to eternal rest January 30, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Minerva L. Bradley; and is survived by his devoted father, John H. Bradley Sr.; two brothers, John H. Bradley Jr. and Brian L. Bradley; four sisters, Doris B. Bryan, Carolyn B. Quarles, Minerva V. Blake and Donna B. Edwards. He is also survived by his former wife and devoted friend, Linda L. Bradley; and a host of other relatives and dear friends. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 5, 2009, 11 a.m. at Greenwood Baptist Church, Ashland, Va. Interment Amelia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia Court House, Va.


 


 

Bray, Shirley May Boone

BRAY, Shirley May Boone, 69, of Columbia, S.C., died peacefully Thursday, January 29, 2009, in Palmetto Health Richland, while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ladysmith, Va., she was the daughter of the late Floyd Sr. and Ivy Wright Boone. Throughout her life she maintained a passion for Christ, her family and for children. Shirley worked tirelessly in the church, supported her family and was committed to educating children. She taught many years in schools in Hanover County, Va., until she established and directed the daycare of Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Richmond, Va. She was employed as the sales manager for Unlimited Choices at the time of her death, where she will be missed especially by devoted friend, Ann Watson. She was a member of the Jubilee Choir of Round Top Baptist Church in Blythewood, S.C., and Electa Chapter #3 Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are her sons, Leroy M. Bray III, Rev. Eric M. Bray Sr. (Karen), Rev. Vincent Scott Bray (Beth); her daughter, Dr. Sherrilynn Campbell (Barry); one devoted brother, Melvin Lee Boone (Elizabeth); former husband, Rev. Leroy M. Bray Jr.; 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly and cherish the memories. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 5, from 12 noon to 8 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at C. W. Edwards Funeral Home, Inc., 16476 Richmond Turnpike, Bowling Green, Va. A viewing will also be held one hour before service at the church on Friday. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 6, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 18562 County Line Church Road, Ruther Glen, Va., with the Rev. Craig Beasley delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences are available at cwedwardsfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Brizendine, Thurman Mitchell

Thurman Mitchell Brizendine, 73, of New Castle, Va., passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2009. A private interment will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, Va., Charities


 


 

Brooks, Mary Louise

s. Cremation and Burial Society of Hampton Roads is in charge. 


 


 

Brown, Johnnie Ann

Johnnie A. Brown PLYMOUTH - Johnnie Ann Brown, 86, of the 300 block of Thomas Street, died Jan. 30, 2009. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ. Puckett-Purkett Funeral Services Inc., Roper, is in charge. 


 


 

Bullock, Dayse Johnston

BULLOCK, Dayse Johnston, 86, of Richmond, departed this life on January 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mamie Johnston. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband, Walter M. Bullock; daughter, Geraldine Dillon (Emile Jr.); grandson, Emile Dillon III; brother, Hiram Johnston Sr.; six sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Thursday, February 5, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral services 12 noon Friday, February 6, 2009 at Third Street Bethel AME Church, 614 N. 3rd Street. Rev. Daryl Kearney officiating. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, Va.


 


 

Butterfield, Paul Howard

.com. The Butterfield family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., Charities 


 


 

C. Arthur Taylor 

Feb 4, 2009 C. Arthur Taylor, 79, of 1909 Dundee Lane, Martinsville, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville. He was born in Bristol on July 2, 1929, to Charles O. and Willie Jo Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mavis Silon and Emma Ball. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict and worked at the Rives Theater for several years. After retiring as president/manager of Safety Tank Lines with 22 years of service, he went to work for Henry Hardy Inc. of Danville until 2005. He was a member of Starling Avenue Baptist Church and the Thursday Morning Men's Bible Study. Surviving are his wife, Grace Hensley Taylor of the home; a son, John G. Taylor of Richmond; and two granddaughters. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel, with the Rev. Dr. David Adkins officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and other times at the home on Dundee Lane. Memorials may be made to Starling Avenue Baptist Church, 923 Starling Ave., Martinsville, Va. 24112.


 


 

Campbell, William H.

will be held noon on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities 


 


 

Carlisle Jr., James Paul

CARLISLE, James Paul Jr. Date of birth November 15, 1942, he passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009 at home. He was preceded in death by his father, James P. Carlisle Sr; mother, Kathleen Briley Carlisle; one sister, Barbara Sharar. He is survived by his wife, Judith J. Carlise; one daughter, Vanessa Beth Allen and husband, Billy; one son, Justin Gregory Hale and wife, Jenny; two sisters, Linda Koren and husband, Jerry, Hazel Withrow and husband, Howard; two grandsons, Carlyle Leith Allen, and Talan Gregory Hale. He was retired from Honeywell International with 25 years of service. There will be a private family service. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to your local humane society.


 


 

Carol T. Sheppard 

Feb 4, 2009 The funeral for Carol Tolbert Sheppard, 69, of Stuart, who died Feb. 1, 2009, was held Tuesday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. Pastors Wayne Moore and Dwight Prillaman officiated. Burial was in Ridgeview Cemetery, Eden, N.C. Pallbearers were Ray Martin, Dale Owens, Lowell Turman, Mack Harris, Stuart Callahan, Brandon Roberson, Keith Gunter, David Moore and Howard Fain.


 


 

Chambliss Jr., Roger Lee

time at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, S.W., Blacksburg, Va., Charities


 


 

Chapman Jr., A. Hugh

will be held at 1 p.m. today in Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in Norfolk. Burial will be private. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Charities


 


 

Charles E. Martin 

Feb 4, 2009 A memorial service for Charles E. "Ed" Martin, 50, of 25 Aldengate Road, Bassett, who died Feb. 2, 2009 at his home, will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service Friday. Martin was born in Bell County, Ky., on April 2, 1958, to Willie Hopkins and Grover Martin. Ed Martin was preceded in death by his father. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Willie and Mac Quesenberry of Bassett; one daughter, Sherri Ann Martin of Ridgeway; one sister, Brenda Brogan of Bassett; one brother, Donald Martin of Martinsville; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Bassett Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 510, Bassett, Va. 24055.


 


 

Cherry, Alice M.

will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Warren Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Childers, Lillian Virginia "Jenny"

Lillian Virginia "Jenny" Childers, 82, died on Jan. 29, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 7, 1926 in Worth, W.Va., to the late Chester and Carrie Belle Perry. She moved to the Chilhowie area in the 1940s where she met and married her lifelong boyfriend, Edward. She had several jobs, but the one she was most dedicated to was serving the Lord and loving her family whom she cherished. She faithfully attended Macedonia Baptist Church where she was a prayer warrior and a friend to everyone. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Carrie Belle Perry whom she cared for until their passing. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Hall, a nephew, Eugene Hall, and a stillborn infant brother. Survivors include her loving husband of over 60 years, Edward Childers; two daughters, Patricia Widener and husband, Tim, of Rhea Valley, Carol Hale and husband, Rick, of Bristol, Tenn.; grandchildren, Aaron Widener of Rhea Valley, Rebecca Widener of Galax, Sarah Conner of Erwin, Tenn., Joseph Conner of Bristol, Tenn.; two step-grandsons, Brad Hale and wife, Lori, of Bristol, Tenn., Geoffrey Hale and wife, Kara, of Bristol, Tenn.; two step-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews all precious to her; many dear friends, the dearest being, Anna James Anderson. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at Macedonia Baptist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. Tim Blevins and the Rev. Lloyd Daye officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends on Saturday from 6 until 9 p.m. at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Chilhowie. Pallbearers were Aaron Widener, Rebecca Widner, Sarah Conner, Joseph Conner, Geoffrey Hale, Jim Aker, Mike Anderson and Brad Aker. Honorary pallbearers were the nephews and deacons of the Macedonia Baptist Church. Flowers appreciated or memorial contributions can be made to the Macedonia Baptist Church. Expression of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleyfh.com Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Chittum, Deborah Ann

will be held at 12 noon, Wednesday, February 4, 2009, Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Charities 


 


 

Christine Fike 

Feb 4, 2009 Christine Fike, 75, of Martinsville, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory will announce funeral arrangements.


 


 

Christine Gwyn 

Feb 4, 2009 The funeral for Christine Hairston Gwyn, 99, of 609 Second St., and formerly of 1502 Mountain Road, Martinsville, who died Feb. 1, 2009, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, East Martinsville. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until time for the funeral and at other times at the home of her daughter at 609 Second St., Martinsville.


 


 

Clark, Forrest Stanley

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Cole, Elizabeth C.

Elizabeth Clements Cole, 94, of Chester, Va., passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. Ms. Cole was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a patriotic citizen. She was born in Surry County, Va., daughter of the late James Napoleon and Lurlie Virginia Clements. Ms. Cole was also preceded in death by her husband James H. Cole. She was a member of Sherbourne United Methodist Church and the Civilian Conservation Corps Auxiliary for many years. Ms. Cole is survived by her sons, LaVerne C. Cole and wife Mary Wray. and James E. Cole, all of Chester; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Sherbourne United Methodist Church, 2619 Sherbourne Road, Richmond, VA 23237. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.


 


 

Cole, Elizabeth Clements

COLE, Elizabeth Clements, 94, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2009. Ms. Cole was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a patriotic citizen. She was born in Surry County, Virginia, daughter of the late James Napoleon and Lurlie Virginia Clements. Ms. Cole was also preceded in death by her husband, James H. Cole. She was a member of Sherbourne United Methodist Church and the Civilian Conservation Corps Auxiliary for many years. Ms. Cole is survived by her sons, LaVerne C. Cole and wife, Mary Wray, and James E. Cole, all of Chester; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will take place on Friday, February 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Sherbourne United Methodist Church, 2619 Sherbourne Road, Richmond, Virginia 23237. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.


 


 

Crawford, Alexander Watson

will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, February 4, 2009, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The family requests no flowers. To send condolences online please register at www.johnmoakey.com., Charities


 


 

Croft, John Earl

will follow at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford., Charities


 


 

Curtis L. Taylor, Sr. 

Feb 4, 2009 The funeral for Curtis Lawrence Taylor Sr., 73, of 1607 Spruce St., Martinsville, who died Jan. 30, 2009, at the Golden Living Center in Martinsville, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hines Funeral Services. Bishop James France will officiate. Burial will be in the Hairston family cemetery in Bassett. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for two hours before the funeral and other times at the home of a sister, Betty Shelton, 87 Arrowood Drive, Fieldale. Taylor was born in Franklin County on March 30, 1935, to Henry Abe Taylor and Rosa Lee Taylor Taylor. Curtis Taylor's parents preceded him in death. He was a self-employed painting contractor for 42 years and was a member of Chestnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Wirtz. Surviving are three daughters, Carolyn Harris of Suffolk, Charlene Taylor of New Rochelle, N.Y., and Clishia Taylor of Great Falls; four sons, Vaughn Parker of Roanoke, and Curtis L. Taylor Jr., Antoine Taylor and Clifford Taylor, all of New Rochelle; three sisters, Betty Shelton and Roberta Carter, both of Fieldale, and Mary Stockton of Martinsville; four brothers, Fred Taylor of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., Louis Taylor of New Rochelle, Donald Taylor of St. Louis, Mo., and Eugene Taylor of New Rochelle; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.


 


 

Daniels, William Eugene

William Eugene Daniels NORFOLK - William Eugene Daniels of the 700 block of Goff St. died Feb. 1, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Olive Grove Baptist Church. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge.


 


 

Dempsey, Debra Jo

DEMPSEY, Debra Jo, of Richmond, passed away at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg Tuesday, February 3, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was born in Lancaster, Pa., June 12, 1957. She graduated from high school in Warner Robins, Ga., where she spent much of her adult life. She lived a short time in Texas and resided in Richmond for the past three years. She is survived by her son, Michael Day; and granddaughter, Gracie Day, both of Jeffersonville, Ga.; mother, Elizabeth McCarty of St. Paris, Ohio; father, James McCarty of Richmond; sisters, Karen (Mrs. Kenneth) Skogen of Houston, Texas, Janet (Mrs. Michael) Prewett of Warner Robins, Ga., Linda (Mrs. Jeffrey) Ward of Macon, Ga.; several nieces and nephews, plus many loving friends in Georgia, Texas and Virginia. Debbie was employed by GEICO of Fredericksburg, Va. While living in Richmond, she attended the Lutheran Church of Our Savior. A memorial service will be held at a later date, details of which are not finalized at this time.


 


 

Dent, James Norman

DENT, James Norman, died January 31, 2009 in Charlottesville. He was born in Martin, Tennessee, on May 10, 1916, to James Rolandus and Alta Norman Dent. He grew up in Tennessee and entered the University of Tennessee, from which he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1938. He was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy by The Johns Hopkins University in 1941, specializing in endocrinology and development. During the summer of 1941 he was a member of a Johns Hopkins zoological expedition into the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. In the fall of 1941 he returned to Johns Hopkins to continue his research. In May of 1942 Professor Dent was taken into the Army Air Corps. In September he was commissioned as an Aviation Physiologist and served in that capacity until he was released from active duty in September 1945. He remained in the Air Corps Reserve and Air Force Reserve until he retired as Lieutenant Colonel in 1986. Following his military service, Professor Dent taught briefly as an assistant professor at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and at the University of Pittsburgh until September 1949 when he joined the Department of Biology at the University of Virginia, rising from associate professor to professor and professor emeritus upon his retirement in 1986. During his career at the University of Virginia he was on leave as visiting professor and/or research fellow several times. He visited Saint Andrews University, Saint Andrews, Scotland (1959-60); Harvard University (1968-69); Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, and University of Calcutta, Calcutta, India (1975); University of California, Berkeley, California (1976). He was a Research Participant and Consultant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, during the academic year of 1962-63 and the summers of 1964-69. From February through April of 1963 he served as special consultant to the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission in Manila, Republic of the Philippines. Professor Dent's research was concerned primarily with various aspects of developmental physiology and comparative endocrinology. Most of his studies were carried out upon amphibians. The results obtained by Professor Dent and by his students with him and by him in collaboration with other investigators were presented in over a hundred publications in various scientific journals and in chapters of three reference textbooks. He was a member of the editorial board of the journal General and Comparative Endocrinology from 1978 to 1986. Travel, especially foreign travel, was something Professor Dent enjoyed. He also participated in numerous backpacking and climbing trips, usually in the high Sierra. He took much pleasure in working with his shrubs and roses and occasionally in painting and sculpture. His greatest joy, however, was found on the ski slopes of Colorado. Professor Dent is survived by his two daughters, Ms. Julie Dent Carlyle of San Francisco, California, and Ms. Martha Elizabeth Dent of Richmond, Virginia. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the University of Virginia Fund, to be added to the funds provided for the James Norman Dent Award. Friends may sign a guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Dietrich, Ruth Elfriede Meta

Ruth M. Dietrich WERNAU, Germany - Ruth Elfriede Meta Dietrich, 92, died in her sleep on the morning of Jan. 22, 2009, at St. Lukas Pflegeheim, Wernau, Germany. Born Oct. 1, 1916, in Glogau, Silesia, she was the daughter of Herbert and Meta Jahrisch and the much-loved widow of Karl Friedrich Dietrich. She had a giant spirit inside a small, elegant frame. Her courtesy and grace were of the old-world kind and she possessed a fine intellect spiced with an undiminished curiosity for the world around her. An appetite for adventure took her to India where she rode elephants, to Egypt and the pyramids and Bali and even the Pentagon where she charmed an admiral. She was fluent in several languages, switching flawlessly to the end of her life between English, French and German. The Comedian Harmonists remained her favorite pop group, and she once had a collection of all their recordings. She loved her garden. A son, Rainer Guenter-Karl Dietrich predeceased her. She is survived by a son, retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Eric Juergen-Carl Dietrich-Berryman, Ph.D., (Roberta) of Berlin and Virginia Beach; her brother, former Obermaat (U-256/U-773) Guenter Herbert Jahrisch (Lieselotte) of Wendlingen; granddaughters, Daniela Haller (Ingo) of Stuttgart, Carmen Schurr (Joachim) of Goppingen, Lillian Diamond and Stefanie Michaels of Albuquerque, Kim Berryman of San Diego; and great-grandchildren, Dayna, Lars, Max, Sarah and a yet-unborn girl awaited in March. The funeral was held Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, in the Bergfriedhof chapel, Wernau am Neckar., Charities


 


 

Doherty III, Thomas Joseph "Dookie"

DOHERTY, Thomas Joseph "Dookie" III, 78, of Richmond, Va., passed away January 30, 2009. He was predeceased by his daughter, Gayle F. Doherty. He is survived by his son, Joseph Thomas Doherty; granddaughter, Erin Nicole Doherty; grandson, Joseph Thomas "Joey" Doherty Jr. Dookie was an accomplished baseball player in the U.S. Navy, and in local semi-pro teams, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., Thursday, February 5, from 6 to 7 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. Friday, February 6, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.


 


 

Draper, Lisa Mayhew

s will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Chapel, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Charities 


 


 

Dudo, Jerry E.

s are asked to assemble at the church at 10:30 a.m. Thursday., Charities 


 


 

Dungan Sr., Larry Madison

Larry Madison Dungan Sr., 78, of Greensboro died on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009. He could fix or build anything. He owned and operated Building and Maintenance Co. of Greensboro for 13 years, worked with Wesley Long Community Hospital with the engineering department for several years, was a driver for Central Motor Lines for 15 years, and went on to retire from Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance Co., now known as Lincoln Financial Group. He attended Emmanuel Wesleyan Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, John M. and Addie Melissa Dungan, brother, John Dungan, and two sisters, Eloise Blankenbeckler and Nancy Fielden. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Marilyn Dungan of Greensboro; daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa Ann and Chris Tolley of Stokesdale, LaQuita D. and Fred Bray of Gastonia, N.C., Marilyn D. and Gary Cassis of Sanford, and Frances D. and Ray Garner of Greensboro, N.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Larry M. and Missy Dungan Jr., Brown Summit of North Carolina; sister, Frances Frye of Chilhowie; grandchildren, Kenny, Donnie, Michelle, Sean, Coletta, Natasha, Dana, Alison, Kaila, and Joshua; along with 10 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Chilhowie. Interment followed in the Middlefork Cemetery. The family received friends Friday from 1 until 2 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, 3235 Yanceyville Road, Greensboro, NC 27405 or to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17; Chicago, Ill. 60601-7633. Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Dunn, Dr. Clarence Leo "Buzz"

DUNN, Dr. Clarence Leo "Buzz," 86, of Richmond, died Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at his home. He was born August 5, 1922 in Allerton, Illinois, the seventh of 12 children of Omer Monroe and Edna Hinton Dunn. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Janet Lessard Dunn; four children, John Roy Dunn of Richmond, Va., Richard Scott Dunn of Baton Rouge, La., Nancy Anne Burns of Austin, Texas, and Jane Marie Wallace of Richmond, Va.; his sister, Marguerite Stevens; two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Jane Yerby Dunn, who died in May 1990. He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Baton Rouge from 1964 to 1978 and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Richmond from 1978 until now. He was valedictorian of his graduating class from Allerton High School in 1940. He received three degrees from the University of Illinois in Urbana, including the Doctor of Philosophy in Accountancy in June 1953. As an undergraduate at the U. of I., he was an honor student and a member of Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity, the Quill and Scroll Honorary and the Tribe of the Illini. He was a member of the cross country and track teams and was a six-time letter winner in those sports. He was named to the NCAA All American Cross Country Team in 1942. He was a Big-Ten Champion in the outdoor mile and the indoor two mile runs in 1943. He taught briefly at his alma mater, followed by 26 years as a professor at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he served four years as Head of the accounting department, four years as Associate Dean of the College of Commerce, and two years as Assistant Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. Dr. Dunn retired from LSU in May 1978 and then taught at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond for 10 years as Professor of Accounting before retiring in May 1987. He was Professor Emeritus at both LSU and VCU. Dr. Dunn became a Certified Public Accountant in August 1955 and was a longtime member of the Society of Louisiana CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs. He authored several articles in professional journals and was the co-author of an accounting textbook and an accounting problems manual. He was active in several accounting organizations, especially the National Association of Accountants, of which he served one year as President of the Baton Rouge Chapter and the American Accounting Association, of which he was an Academic Vice President in 1966. At his death, Dr. Dunn was an Emeritus member of the Society of Louisiana CPAs at the American Accounting Association. He served in the United States Army from June 1943 to April 1946, first in the Field Artillery and then after June 1944 in the Infantry, with the last 16 months as a Lieutenant in Company G, 12th Infantry Regiment, Fourth Division. He was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery in action in Germany. After the E.T.O. War ended and the Fourth Division was transferred to Camp Butner, N.C. (near Durham), he was Company Commander of G Company until returning to civilian life in April 1946 to complete his B.S. degree received in June 1947. Dr. Dunn and his family traveled extensively to nearly all parts of the world and especially in Europe and the United States as well as Japan, China, India, Southeast Asia, Iceland and South America. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Rd., where a prayer service will begin at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Dr. Dunn's remains will then be sent to Baton Rouge, La., where he will be interred in Greenoaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or the charitable organization of your choice. Arrangements by Bliley's - Staples Mill.


 


 

Dutton, Shirley Jean

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Dye, Bobby Dean

Mr. Bobby Dean Dye, age 72, of Doran, Va., died Wed., Jan. 21, 2009, at a Richlands, Va., hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Swords Creek, Va., and was a son of the late Swifty John and Effie Robinette Dye, both Russell County natives. He made his home in the Swords Creek and Doran, Va., areas his entire life, was a disabled coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local Union No. 1256 of Duty, Va. He was a U. S. Army Korean Conflict Veteran and was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Shirley Alice Osborne Dye, and one grandson, Ronnie Lee Hurt, II. Survivors are: three daughters: Bobbie Jane "Trixie" Hurt of the home, Kimberly DeAnna Dye and husband, Keith, of Swords Creek, Va., Brandi Marie Helton and husband, David, of Statesville, N.C.; two sons: Larry Dean Dye and wife, Teresa, of Paintlick, Va., Timothy Dwayne Dye of Swords Creek, Va.; three sisters: Mrs. Betty Ruth Patrick and husband, George, of Richlands, Va., Mrs. Bonita Lawson and husband, Arthur, of Raven, Va., Mrs. Barbara Byas and husband, Fred, of Gray, Tenn.; two brothers: Mr. Gene T. Dye of Richlands, Va., Mr. Dexter T. Dye and wife, Corlie, of Limestone, Tenn.; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Dean Dye were conducted Sat., Jan. 24, at 2:30 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Monte Elswick and Rev. Grady McGlothlin officiating. Interment followed in the Dye Family Cemetery at Swords Creek, Va. Pallbearers were Rafty Dye, Jared Dye, John Dye, Shanning Elkins, Alan Viars, Brian Perkins, Vincent Whited, and J. R. Salyers. Honorary pallbearers Jeff Dye, Mike Patrick, and Joseph Wilson. Members of the Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 conducted military graveside rites. Friends called at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6:00 p.m. Fri., Jan. 23. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.


 


 

Echols, Melvin M.

Melvin M. Echols, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities


 


 

Edler, Carolyn

A funeral service for Mrs. Carolyn Edler of Glenside Avenue, Richmond, will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. from the chapel of the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, funeral director. Interment will be in Mt. Minnis Memorial Park, Chester.


 


 

Edwards, Edna Mae

EDWARDS, Mrs. Edna Mae, of Richmond, departed this life February 3, 2009. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 North 25th St. Funeral notice later. 


 


 

Edwards Sr., John H.

EDWARDS, John H. Sr., of Henrico County, died Sunday, February 1, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Lucy Edwards and his wife, Shirley A. Edwards. He is survived by his sons, John H. Edwards Jr., Robert W. Edwards and Russell L. Edwards; daughters, Linda D. Barone and Lisa D. Johnson; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers and five sisters. John was a devoted father and grandfather who will be missed. He was a retiree of the City of Richmond. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. and where a funeral service will be held Friday, February 6, 2009 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park.


 


 

Eldridge, Maseline C.

Mrs. Maseline C. Eldridge of 3611 Settlers Lane, Hopewell, Va., died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 at Golden Living Center, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


 


 

Ellington, Ernest James

s will be 2 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2009, at Abundant Grace Assembly. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Chapel., Charities 


 


 

Elliott Jr., Shadrick

Shadrick Elliott Jr. EDENTON - Shadrick Elliott Jr. of the 1300 block of Paradise Road died Jan. 29, 2009. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Rowsom Funeral Home.


 


 

Elswick, Roy

Roy Elswick, age 68 of Richlands, Va., passed away Tues., Jan. 20, 2009 at his home. He was born in Red Ash, Va., and was the son of the late Charlie William and Gracie Kennedy Elswick. Roy served his country in the U.S. Army and was of the Pentecostal Holiness belief and a lifelong resident of the area. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Those who survive him are: his loving wife, Verlie Osborne Elswick of Richlands, Va.; his daughters: Anna Marie Osborne of Richlands, Va., Brenda Lea Elswick of the home; his son, Roy Elswick, Jr. and wife, Angie, of Richlands, Va.; five sisters: Geraldine Butcher and husband, Roger, of Ohio, Gertrude Richardson and husband, Bobby, of Raven, Va., Faye Brown and husband, Jerry, of Lebanon, Va., Patricia Stilwell and husband, Leonard, of Doran, Va., Gail Martin of Lebanon, Va.; three brothers: Dexter Elswick of Salisbury, Md., Roger Elswick and wife, Elaine, of Wardell, Va., Michael Elswick and wife, Susan, of Roanoke, Va.; step brothers: Dennis Mullins, Terry Mullins, Doug Mullins, Phillip Fleming; step sisters, Linda Ball and Barbara Davis; special friends: Kathy Clifton, Community Home Care and Richlands Home Health; grandchildren, Blake Osborne, Todd Elswick, Zoie Elswick, Irene Osborne, Miranda Osborne, Brandon Osborne; and one great grandchild, Glacie Smith also survives him. Funeral services for Roy Elswick were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 22, 2009 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Mose Short officiating. Interment followed at the Hankins Cemetery in Richlands, Va. Pallbearers were grandsons and friends. A military graveside service was conducted by the Casey Shortt VFW Post 9640. Friends called Wed. evening, Jan. 21, at Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., from 6:00 ? 9:00 p.m. 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.


 


 

Farrell, Francis "Fred"

Francis Farrell NORFOLK - Francis "Fred" Farrell died Jan. 28, 2009, in the Hampton VA Medical Center. Born Nov. 19, 1948, in Clifton Forge, Va., to the late Leo C. Farrell and Bertha M. Farrell, he is survived by his wife of 38 years, Ann Farrell; a daughter, Brenda Grubbs and her husband Greg Grubbs of Norfolk; a son, Joseph Farrell of Norfolk; a sister, Kathleen McCullen of North Carolina; two grandchildren, Marissa Grubbs and Kenneth Grubbs; and numerous other family members. He was a Vietnam veteran of the 101 Airborne Army and a retired first class welder. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the American Legion Post 327 on Tidewater Drive in Norfolk., Charities


 


 

Faye, Kimberly "Kim"

to celebrate her life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Jackson Memorial Baptist Church, Chesapeake, by the Rev. Nelson Fields. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kimberly E. Faye Memorial Fund at Towne Bank., Charities


 


 

Fennell, Jesse Mae

Jesse Mae Fennell COMO - Jesse Mae Fennell, 89, of the 100 block of Bryantville Road, died Feb. 1, 2009. A funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in Menola First Baptist Church, Woodland. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge.


 


 

Ferguson, Myrtle R.

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Ferrell, Dessie Carter

will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, in the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Barnette officiating. Interment will follow in the St.Clair Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz, Roanoke. Online condolences may be made at www.lotzfuneralhome.com., Charities


 


 

Fleming Jr., Jess Edward

FLEMING, Jess Edward, Jr., 40, of Harrisonburg, Va., died Saturday, January 31, 2009 at his residence. Born August 22, 1968 in Raleigh, N.C., he was a son of Jess Edward Fleming Sr. and Gayle Goad Fleming of Huddleston. Jess was currently employed at Harrisonburg Honda. In 1990, he earned his degree in Criminal Justice from Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C. He was an avid musician of stringed instruments. He also loved playing lacrosse, motorcycle riding, snow skiing, and water sports. Jess was preceded in death by grandparents, Stella and Thelmar Fleming, and Clellie and Loren Lynch. In addition to his parents, Jess is survived by two children, Tyler Fleming and Lance Fleming, both of Powhatan; two sisters, Cathy Tuck and her husband, Jack, of Mechanicsville, and Susan Bragg and her husband, Dave, of Virginia Beach; and numerous nieces and nephews. Per the family request, in lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Jess Edward Fleming Jr. Memorial Fund, SunTrust Bank, 13264 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Hardy, Va. 24101. A celebration of Jess's life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Staunton Baptist Church, with Pastor J. Chris Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va. 586-3443. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Flynn, Sean Michael

at Little Creek Chapel must call the funeral home at (757) 428-7880, to have your name added to the list for security at gate 5. Online condolences may be made at, Charities 


 


 

Fowler, Luther D.

Luther Douglas "Doug" Fowler, 76, of Wytheville died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009. Funeral service was held Thursday, Jan. 29, at 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with Elder Jim Cox officiating. A graveside service was held Friday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m. at West End Cemetery with American Legion Post 9 conducting graveside military rites. He was born Nov. 5, 1932, in Wythe County, son of the late Nelson Price and Ethel Mabry Fowler. He was retired from American Bakery with 31 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of IVA 173 IOOF and American Legion Post 9. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Fowler; two brothers, Roy Fowler and Lewis Fowler; and a sister, Ruth Shepherd. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Clinton Webb of North Augusta, S.C., Jackie and Gary Hughes of Marion; five sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Karen Fowler of Augusta, Ga., Tony and Melissa Fowler of Speedwell, Anthony "Pogo" and Teresa Fowler of Wytheville, Danny and Jeanne Fowler of Wytheville, Jeff and Jerri Fowler of Hamburg, Pa.; a brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Frances Fowler of Riner; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and numerous close friends and neighbors. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Frazer, Franklin Betts

in the main sanctuary at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Dauphin Way United Methodist Church., Charities 


 


 

Garman, Buddie Eugene

will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son with the Reverend Loraine Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The Garman family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Charities


 


 

Garnsey, Silas William

Silas William Garnsey, 83, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Monday, February 2, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424., Charities


 


 

Gearhart, Lenora Vickers

10 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities 


 


 

Gibson, Gary Wayne

s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Va., with the Rev. Gary Lamie officiating. Friends may call any time after noon on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, S.W., Blacksburg, Va., Charities


 


 

Gibson, Jane A. Lynch

s will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities


 


 

Goins, Doreen M.

GOINS, Doreen M., of Smith Crossroads, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. She is survived by a daughter, Carleen Wells and husband, Rosser, of South Hill; three sons, Michael A. Goins and C. L. "Tex" Goins, both of Norfolk, and Mark L. Goins of Delray Beach, Fla.; a sister, Leola Hazen and husband, Al, also of Delray Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren, January, Michael, David, Stacey, Heather and Collin; a great-granddaughter, Jaedis; several nieces and nephews; and her devoted pet companion, "Buddy". Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment in Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Community Memorial Hospice, P.O. Box 90, South Hill, Va. or Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Sandy Pitts, 10824 Hwy # 1, South Hill, Va. 23970. Online condolences may be sent to www.crowderhitecrews.com.


 


 

Gonzales, Samuel E. - Samuel E. Gonzales Samuel E. Gonzales Age 80 Passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2009 at home after a long battle with cancer. ....

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Grady, Jeffery Wayne

Jeffery Wayne Grady died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 at his home. He was preceded in death by his daddies, Ted Hutchins and Howard Grady, grandparents, John and Emma Proffitt, and brother-in-law, Ed Puckett. He was a member of Heavenly Hope Baptist Church in Chilhowie. Survivors include his wife, Kay Snead Grady; mother, Penny Hutchins of Saltville; four brothers, Michael Grady, Jimmy Roberts, Eugene Grady, all of Saltville, and Tim Johnson of Des Moines, Iowa; three sisters, Karen Puckett of Saltville, Amy and husband, Jeff Doss, of Chilhowie, and Angela and husband, George Robbins, of Saltville; two stepchildren, Toyna and husband, Kenneth Arnold, of Christiansburg and Hope Delp of the home; several nieces and nephews; special cousin and other special family members, Keith Johnston, Fred and Johnny Barrett, Keith Johnston, Anne Duncan, Norma Marsh Woodward, and Joe and Lisa Morris. All of his family and friends were very dear and special to him. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Smith officiating. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday prior to the service. According to his wishes, cremation followed the services. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Gray, William "Landry"

will be conducted Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the Gray-Midgett Family Cemetery, 47054 Highway 12, Buxton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Educational Foundation-Pitt County Schools, H.U.G.S. Program (Helping Us Grow Successfully) - for Autistic Children, 1717 W. 5th St., Greenville, NC 27858. Online condolences at, Charities


 


 

Greene, Doris Rutter

Doris Rutter Greene PORTSMOUTH - Doris Rutter Greene, 90, passed away Feb. 3, 2009, in her home. A native of Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late Roland Linwood and Bessie Vernelson Rutter and the widow of George Robert Greene. She was a former buyer for Ames-Brownley and retired as a legal secretary to Judge Earl Cadmus. She was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Donna G. Kaiser and husband Robert of High Point, N.C.; her son, Robert W. Green and fiance Marianne McCormack of Portsmouth; three grandchildren, Andrew N. Kaiser and wife Elizabeth of Hickory, N.C., Tracy Greene-Grant and husband Joe of Nebo, N.C., and Kimberly Greene Katherman and husband Robert of Richmond; and four great-grandchildren, Sydney I. Kaiser, Grace E. Kaiser, Andrew N. Kaiser Jr. and Virginia P. Katherman. She was predeceased by a sister, Beulah Rutter Connor. A funeral will be conducted Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, with the Rev. Marion Brown officiating. The burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to either Broad Street United Methodist Church, 300 Broad St., Portsmouth, VA 23707 or Bon Secours Hospice of Maryview Medical Center, 3636 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23707. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Guthrie, Reuben Michael "Cowboy"

will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Faith Baptist Church on Jolliff Road. The family asks that memorial donations be made to Alzheimer's Research Foundation, Southeastern Virginia Chapter, 6359 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA, 23502. Garrett Funeral Home, Ahoskie, is serving the Guthrie family. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to the nurses and staff at Guardian Care of Ahoskie especially Phyllis, Lisa, Tinkerbelle and all the CNAs for their kindness and TLC for Mr. Guthrie during his stay there. They would also like to thank Lawson Mechanical for being so good to him. Family and friends may send condolences and sign the online guestbook by visiting, Charities


 


 

Gwyn, Christine Hairston

1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of East Martinsville. Arrangements by Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home., Charities 


 


 

Hamilton, Mary H.

Mary Genevieve Huffard Hamilton, 101, of Wytheville died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel. She was a lifelong resident of Wythe County and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ella Catherine Peck Huffard. Survivors include two nieces and their husbands, Ellen Bowman and Hampton Lazenby of Bluefield, Rebecca Bowman and J.R. Vance of Max Meadows; two great-nephews, Marc Bowman Lazenby and Christopher Charles Peeples; two great-nieces, Christy Lazenby Naud and Laurie Peeples Hackler; three great-great-nieces; one great-great-nephew; and many loving friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 10 to 11 a.m. (service time) at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Hanberg, Florence Loretta Creamer

Florence Loretta Creamer Hanberg, age 63, of Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Tazewell, died Tues., Jan. 20, 2009 at Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell. She is survived by two daughters, Carla Hanberg and Leslie Kohlman and husband Ed, all of Canada, three sisters, Rachel Higgins of Ohio, Shirley Adams of Pennsylvania, and Geneva Jones of Selma, three brothers, Clarence H. Creamer and wife Charlene of Tennessee, Emmett W. Shaffer and wife Beckey of Pennsylvania, and Charles L. Shaffer and wife Kim Su of Oregon, three grandchildren, Emily, Shane, and Charlie, and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Fri., Jan. 23, at 2:00 p.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel of Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor with Reverend Charlie Johnson officiating. Interment followed in Alleghany Memorial Park. Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, was in charge of arrangements. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com


 


 

Harr, Richard Douglas

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Harrington, Enola A.

Enola A. Harrington, 85, of Aberdeen, Md., died on Jan. 27, 2009 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, Md. Born in Troutdale, she was the daughter of the late Charles Monroe and Letty Esther Dunnavant Harrington. She had worked for Wilmington Medical Center as a medical records technician. An avid reader of the Bible, she had been a long-time member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, as well as the Open Arms Bible Study at the church. She enjoyed taking care of her flowers, and living independently for many years. Survivors include a brother, Donald Harrington of Sugar Grove; and nieces and nephews. Friends called at McComas Funeral Home, P.A., Abingdon, Md., on Friday, Jan. 30, from 10 until 11 a.m. Services followed at 11 a.m. with Dr. David A. Hall officiating. Interment was conducted in Harford Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen, Md. Those who desire may contribute to Oak Grove Baptist Church, 2106 Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD 21015. Memory tributes may be sent to the family at mccomasfuneralhome.com. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Home.


 


 

Harris, Harry Robert - Harry Robert Harris Harry Robert Harris died peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, DC. Born in ....

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Harris, John W. "Pete"

John W. "Pete" Harris, 76, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap. He was a retired employee of U.S. Gypsum Co. of 40 years. He was preceded in death by wife, Virginia Harris, parents, Deck and Maggie Harris, one sister, Mabel Sheets, and one brother; Herman Harris. Survivors include two sons, Kenny Harris of Saltville, Gary Harris and wife, Frances, of Marion; grandson, Christopher Harris and wife, Anastasia, of Marion; step-granddaughter, Cary Sexton of Marion; great-granddaughter, Hannah Harris; sister, Christine Robinson and husband, Randal, of Meadowview; seven brothers, Ben Harris and wife, Mary Sue, of Saltville, Gordon Harris and wife, Janet, of Saltville, Curtis Harris and wife, Dorothy, of Hickory, N.C., Donald Harris and wife, Jancis, of Wheatcraft, Ky., Dan Harris and wife, Mary, of Kentucky, Paul Harris and wife, Dorothy, of Antioch, Ill., Graham Harris and wife, Norman, of Clay, Ky.; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Angie, Scott and Cassey Whitehead. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Clarence Frye officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Elizabeth Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Harris, Sarah Bennett

will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, 524 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Charles L. Moseley will officiate. At her family's request there will be no visitation or viewing. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at, Charities


 


 

Haupt, William Allen

s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Charities 


 


 

Hayes, Floyd

A funeral service for Mr. Floyd Hayes, affectonately known as "Dick," of Baltimore, Md., will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at the Mount Poole Baptist Church, Ford, Va., with the pastor, The Rev. Stephen Pugh, officiating and The Rev. Arlester Newsome Jr., euolgizing. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Veiwing will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at the Petersburg Chapel of Johnson Funeral Homes, 451 Halifax St., Petersburg. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Petersburg Chapel of Johnson Funeral Homes, 451 Halifax St., Petersburg.


 


 

Haynes, Zella R.

Zella R. Haynes died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at Valley Health Care in Chilhowie. She was a charter member of the First Church of God in Allison Gap, and a retired employee of Olin Corporation. She was preceded in death by her parents, David A. Haynes and Annie Price Haynes, also by one brother, Charles W. Haynes, and four sisters, Beulah Chapman, Lottie Adams, Frances Crosswhite, and India Wassum. She was a faithful loving aunt to four nieces and nine nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenny Howard officiating. Burial followed in the Elizabeth Cemetery. The family received friends from 12 until 2 p.m. Tuesday prior to the services. Pallbearers were Todd Viers Jr., Burton Martin, Jason Martin, Joe Miller, Dick Wassum, and Jack Barbrow. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Henley, Audrey Harris

HENLEY, Audrey Harris, 75, of Gum Spring, Va., died on her birthday, February 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank H. Henley; and her brother, Elmer W. Harris. She is survived by her son, Carol L. Henley and his wife, Mary Annie S. Henley, of Tabscott, Va.; four grandchildren, Jennifer of Alexandria, Va., Michelle of Richmond, Va., William of Wilmington, N.C., and Matthew of Tabscott; one sister, Hazel Johnson of Richmond; and two brothers, William R. Harris and R. Gordon Harris, both of Gum Spring. Mrs. Henley was an interior decorator specializing in upscale draperies throughout the Richmond area. She served as a dispatcher for Goochland Fire & Rescue Department when headquartered in Manakin, Va. and was a founding member of the rescue squad in Goochland, a devoted member of Dover Baptist Church when living in Manakin and then of Gum Spring United Methodist Church when the family moved back to her childhood home of Gum Spring. She was proud of her grandchildren, loved gardening, flowers, dogs and helping those in need. Visitation will be at Gum Spring United Methodist Church from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 5. Services will be at the church, with interment to follow at the church cemetery on Friday, February 6, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Gum Spring United Methodist Church, Yates Class, for community mission work. Sheridan Funeral Home of Kents Store, Va., is handling the arrangements.


 


 

Hilbrecht, Louvenia A.

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Hilliard, Beverly

HILLIARD, Ms. Beverly, of Richmond, departed this life on January 22, 2009. She is survived by friends and family. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, 1 p.m. at Church of the Body of Christ, 2200 Ruffin Road. Arrangements handled by Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home.


 


 

Hobson, Willie Spencer

. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, February 5, 2009, after noon for viewing. Condolences can be emailed to bedfordfuneral@verizon.net. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home., Charities


 


 

Huff, Frances Mays

s will be conducted 1 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Troy Edward Mays. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Charities


 


 

Hutchison, Jeanne Westwood

HUTCHISON, Jeanne Westwood, 74, died February 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillian M. Hutchison; her father, James W. Hutchison; and her sister, Barbara E. Higgins. She is survived by her sister, Patricia A. Martin; her niece and goddaughter, Susan J. Martin of Richmond; and nieces, Elizabeth R. Higgins of Richmond, Ann Higgins Hains of Whitefish Bay, Wisc., Marie H. Higgins of Roanoke; and nephew, Paul J. Higgins of Roanoke. She was a graduate of George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and a former teacher. She found joy in reading and knitting and was an avid Bridge player. She maintained grace and dignity throughout a lifetime of illness and will be missed by those who loved her. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Outreach, 815 East Grace St., Richmond, Va. 23219. A private graveside service will be held. 2 Timothy 4:7.


 


 

Ill, Laszlo

today at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, 23502. Memorial contributions can be made to the Virginia Beach Emergency Fire and Rescue. The family wishes to thank the Virginia Police Department and Fire & Emergency Rescue for all their help. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Charities


 


 

Jackson, William

A funeral service for Mr. William Jackson will be held at noon Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 at the Gravel Run Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, with the pastor, The Rev. Dr. Larry D. Brown Sr., officaiting. Burial will follow at the Rocky Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Viewing will be held today at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, (804)-478-4411.


 


 

James E. Young 

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Jennings, Howard Victor

will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities 


 


 

Johnson, Mozelle A.

JOHNSON, Mozelle A., of Richmond, died February 3, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later.


 


 

Johnson Sr., Robert W.

JOHNSON, Robert W. Sr., departed this life January 29, 2009. He is survived by two brothers, Garfield Bryson and Alphonso Jones; mother, Ruby E. Bryson; wife, Mary E. Johnson; two sons, a daughter; devoted friend, Louise Fleming; and a host of other relatives. A viewing will be held 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Rd., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Rebecca Allen officiating. www.wilsonafs.com


 


 

Kasper, Nancy A. - Nancy A. Kasper Nancy A. Kasper, age 67, of Manassas VA, died February 1, 2009 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. She is preceded in death ....

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Kidd, Warren Douglas

12 noon Saturday, February 7, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 366-0707., Charities 


 


 

Kinn, Michael Lee

Michael Lee Kinn VIRGINIA BEACH - Michael Lee Kinn, 37, of the 600 block of Suhtai Court, passed away Feb. 1, 2009, in his home. A native of Baltimore, he was a sales representative for W.W. Adcock Inc. He was predeceased by his father, Theodore Peter Kinn Jr. He is survived by his mother, Eilene I. Kinn; his brother, Douglas Kinn of Virginia Beach; a stepbrother, Michael J. Kinn of Maryland; a stepsister, Kena Kinn; his girlfriend, Dona Marino of Virginia Beach; and a host of other relatives. A funeral will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, with the Rev. Ken Carlton officiating. The burial will follow in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be sent to The Memorial Fund for Mike Kinn c/o the Navy Federal Credit Union. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Kittrell Sr., Sherman L. (Memoriam)

Happy 50th Birthday To Our Loving Father, Brother & Son [br]Sherman L. Kittrell, Sr[br]February 3, 1959-April 19, 2007[br]Each year this day reminds us of another year we've missed, we love and miss you more than words can express.[br]With love, Your Family[br], Charities


 


 

Lambruscati, Helene Dolores Zongrone

s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Rescue Mission. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Charities


 


 

Leisering, David Carl

David Carl Leisering, 60, of Seven Mile Ford, died Jan. 27, 2009 in Ridgefield Assisted Living. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Anne Leisering. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Anne and David Toy; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Carol Leisering and Tim and Patsy Leisering; many nieces and nephews; and he considered his special friends, Linda Harmon, Mike Harmon, Kelly Harmon and, Bryan Harmon and the personnel of Ridgefield Assisted Living as his family. At his request, private services will be held.


 


 

Lewis, John Earl

John Earl Lewis, age 89 of the Thompson Valley Community in Tazewell, Va., died Thurs., Jan. 22, 2009 at his home. He was born March 13, 1919 at Washington, DC, and grew up in Marshallberg, N.C. He lived in Beaufort, N.C. from 1948 until 1975 when he and his wife, Lyde Thompson Lewis, moved to Tazewell, Va., where they resided on her family farm in Thompson Valley, Va. Mr. Lewis was saved by grace as a teenager and joined the Ann St. Methodist Church in Beaufort, N.C., with his wife, Lyde, in 1950. In 1975, he became a member of the Main St. United Methodist Church in Tazewell, Va. He was active in his churches with Bible studies, serving as Sunday School teacher and choir member. Mr. Lewis was also a Shriner, 33rd degree Mason, a Paul Harris Fellow and member of the Tazewell Rotary Club, was past president of the Tazewell Chamber of Commerce where he was awarded Citizen of the Year. He was a charter member and past chairman of the Thompson Valley Community Emergency Services, Inc., which includes the Thompson Valley Fire Department, Rescue Squad, and the Thompson Valley Community Center. His career expanded many years and included various endeavors of which he worked very hard and enthusiastically to achieve success. He always carried a "can do" attitude and was an extraordinary fundraiser on many projects. He was a Corporal in the US Army serving in Europe during World War II. After the war, he began his career as a Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Dealer for Port City Motors in Morehead City, N.C., and then became Sales Manager for Dick Parker Ford in Havelock, N.C. During his years in North Carolina, he also served as President of East Carteret High School Booster Club and was instrumental in the construction of the athletic facilities. After moving to Tazewell, Va., he worked as Sales Manager of Ramey Chevrolet in Tazewell, Va. He also worked with the Tazewell County Industrial Development Corporation and actively participated in the development of the Cavitts Creek Dam. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hilda Brown Bertram, and his wife of 55 years, Lyde Thompson Lewis. Survivors include three sons, Robert Shavender Lewis and John Courtney Lewis, both of the Thompson Valley community in Tazewell, Va., and William Thompson Lewis and wife, Charlotte Stanford Lewis, of Carrollton, Ga.; three grandchildren, Dr. Zachary Thompson Lewis and wife, Ashley Peery Lewis, Lindsay Lewis Jennings and husband, William Newton Jennings, and Chesley Lauren Lewis; three great grandchildren, Taylor Grace Lewis, William Newton Jennings, and George Hutchinson Jennings; and his compassionate caregivers Pat Atkinson, Cheryl Horn, Anna Marie Miller, Tazewell Community Home Health and Legacy Hospice. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sat., Jan. 24, 2009 at Main St. United Methodist Church in Tazewell, Va., with the Rev. Kathie Wilson-Parker officiating. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, Va. Pallbearers were Charles S. Jones, William Neal Lewis, John Marion Hardesty, Darrell Horn, George Ward Bowen, and James Thomas Bowen. Honorary pallbearers were Martin Atkinson, William Gillespie, Eric Whitesell, Rees T. Bowen, VII, John Way, David T. Larimer, I and members of the Tazewell Rotary Club. The family received friends at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service, Sat., Jan. 24, 2009. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be directed to the Lyde Thompson Lewis and John Earl Lewis Memorial Fund at Main St. United Methodist Church, 315 E. Main St., Tazewell, VA or the Thompson Valley Community Center, C/O David T. Larimer, Treasurer, 111 Ben Bolt Ave. Tazewell, VA 24651. Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell, Va., served the Lewis family.


 


 

Linnie R. Oliver 

Feb 4, 2009 The funeral for Linnie Ridinger Oliver, 74, of Bassett, who died Feb. 1, 2009, was held Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Bassett. The Rev. Lew Bennett officiated. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Tee Fulcher, Bud Griffith, Willie Martin, Robby Hutchens, Jeremy Hutchens, Corey Earles, Frank Carter and Kenneth Martin. Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home handled arrangements


 


 

Lovelace, Warren Robert

. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707., Charities 


 


 

Lubbert, John Milton

John Milton Lubbert, 79, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424., Charities 


 


 

Mabe, Mary Lou

Mary Lou Mabe, age 88 of Richlands, Va., went home to be with her heavenly father, Fri., Jan. 23, 2009 in a local Richlands, Va., hospital following a brief illness. When she reached the gates of heaven and presented her resume for the position of an angel, Saint Peter declared that she already had 88 years of experience. Mary was born in Hawkins County, Tenn., and she was the daughter of the late, Martin and Maggie Florence Pruitt Jeter, former Tazewell County natives. She had spent her life being a full time homemaker, dedicating herself to her family so she could lead and guide them as they grew. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend, she liked spending time sewing, crocheting, making crafts and when she could, visiting those who were sick and praying for them. She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith, a life time resident of Tazewell County and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She brought love into many lives and she will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence W. "Bill Buck" Mabe; sons, Clarence Andrew Mabe, Edward Martin Mabe; one brother; three half sisters; two half brothers; and four grandchildren, Elaina Lee Baldwin, Curtis Baldwin, Jr., Elaina Mabe and Anthony Aaron Baldwin. Those who remain to carry on her spirit are: her daughters: Evelyn Baldwin and husband, Curtis, of Richlands, Va., Brenda Culbertson of Richlands, Va., Elizabeth Gibson and husband, Teddy, of Richlands, Va., Alice Clifton and husband, Cloyd, of Richlands, Va.; her sons: Larry Mabe and wife, Glenna "Gay," of Thomasville, N.C., Gary D. Mabe of N.C. Also surviving her are 14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 22 great-great grandchildren along with a host of family and friends. Services were conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sun., Jan. 25, 2009 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Charles Hubbard and Rev. Darrell Sutherland officiating. Interment followed at the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va. Grandsons and friends served as pallbearers. Friends called Sat. evening, Jan. 24, from 6-9 p.m. 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.


 


 

Mack, Abell

Abell Mack CHESAPEAKE - Abell Mack, 69, of the 400 block of Currituck Drive, was called home Jan. 28, 2009. He was predeceased by his parents, three brothers and a sister. He is survived by a loving wife, Rosa Mack; brothers, Andrew, James, Melvin and Earl Mack; sisters, Earline and Marjorie Mack; one son, Kenneth Vinson; three sons by marriage, Barry, Vinston and Dean Williams; and one daughter, Val Williams. He also leaves behind 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in First Baptist Church Campostella, 1510 Canoga St., Norfolk, by Pastor T. Jackson Jr. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, where the family will meet and greet guests from 6 to 7 p.m. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at www.pretlowandsons., Charities


 


 

Marriner Sr., Louis Edward

in Pforzheim, Germany, a member of The American Legion and a member of Roper Pentecostal Holiness Church. His family includes his wife, Sandra Armstrong Marriner of Roper; daughter, Emily L. Marriner of Roper; son, Louis E. Marriner Jr. and wife Jennifer of Coats, N.C.; sister, Nancy M. Anderson and husband Spiller of Suffolk; brother, Charles L. Marriner of Suffolk; granddaughter, Courtney Marriner; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. A funeral will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in Roper Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Allen Pearson officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. in Roper Pentecostal Holiness Church and other times at the residence. Arrangements are by Maitland Memorial Chapel, Plymouth., Charities


 


 

Martin, Caiden Vader

MARTIN, Caiden Vader, four month old, passed away January 28, 2009. He is survived by his mother and father, Amy L. Dodson and Doug Martin, III; brother, Tyler Martin; sister, Kaila Martin; grandparents, Bonnie and Kevin Dodson, Doug Martin, Jr.; Teresa Jacobs, Tim and Laurie Williams; great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and many cousins. The family will receive friends 6 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2009 at Washington Memorial Park.


 


 

Martin, Linda A.

Linda Anita Martin, 51, of Rural Retreat died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 at Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville. A celebration of life service will be held later. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Charles W. Martin III; her children Charles W. Martin IV and Casey Ann Martin; and extended family members and friends. Lindsey Funeral Home of Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Matney, Deborah Denise

Deborah Denise Matney, 50, of Fries, born Oct. 5, 1958, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 in her home. She was preceded in death by her father, the Rev. Ray Franklin Jackson and her grandmother, Irene Jeffrey. She was a retired RN having graduated with an associate degree from Elizabethtown Community College in Kentucky. She was an avid reader and enjoyed photography, crafts, the Internet and shopping. She leaves behind a void that cannot be filled in the lives of all she touched and knew. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Major Randel Matney (Ret.) of the home; two daughters, Cassaundra Gullion and husband, Jason, of Chilhowie, Amber Ritchey and husband, Michael, of Chesterfield; one son, Steven Matney and wife, Brandy, of Galax; her mother, Shirley Jackson of Bluefield; one brother, Steve Jackson of Tuckerton, N.J.; one sister, Tammy Rutherford and husband, Darnell, of Riner; 15 grandchildren, Sierra, Scott, Alyssa and Franklin, Tyler, Hailey, Vanessa, Jalynn, Michelle, Jacob, Rachel, Haley, Jordan, Darren and Aleigha; and several nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. at Bluefield Church of God in Bluefield, W.Va., with the Rev. Danny Scott officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Va. The family received friends Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Barnett Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated or those who prefer may make memorial donations to Ronald McDonald House, 2224 Jefferson Street, S.E., Roanoke, VA 24014. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

McAlexander, Edna May

s will be held on Friday, January 5, 2009 at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Graham Mitchell and the Rev. Randy McDaniel officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral. Interment will follow in the Lee Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.maberryfuneralhome.comArrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., Charities


 


 

McCage, Gladys O. - Gladys O. McCage Gladys O. McCage, age 87, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away, February 1, 2009 at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital. She is preceded ....

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McCarty, John E. "Jack"

McCARTY, John E. "Jack," 77, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, James P. and Catherine Rourke McCarty; and a daughter, Anne Marie. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Ranus McCarty; one son, Dr. John M. and his wife, Amity; six grandchildren, Brenna, Claire, Morgan, Sean, Ara, Michael; two brothers-in-law, Walter J. Ranus of Plymouth, Mich., and Richard R. Ranus of Erie, Pa.; several nieces and a nephew. Jack was born in Erie, Pa., attended Cathedral Prep, and graduated as salutatorian from Gannon University. He served in the military and was a part-time instructor at Indiana-Purdue University. He retired from a career as a Director of Management Information Systems in Pennsylvania, Indiana and Connecticut. He had been a Richmond resident since 1999. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 4, from 5 to 8 p.m., with a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Thursday, February 5, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road, Richmond, Va., followed by a reception at the church. Interment will be on Monday, February 9, in Trinity Cemetery, Erie, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carmelite Monastery, 510 East Gore St., Erie, Pa. 16509, or to the VCU Health System's Bone Marrow Transplant Program, in care of Kim Bevan, 1300 E. Marshall St., Richmond, Va. 23298-0157.


 


 

McGlothlin, Lynwood Floyd

Lynwood Floyd McGlothlin, age 77 of Richlands, Va., passed away Mon., Jan. 19, 2009, at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Tazewell County, Va., and was the son of the late Loranze and Laura Reedy McGlothlin. Lynwood was a graduate of the 1949 class of Richlands High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard and was stationed in Korea. He was a retired Tipple Mechanic for Island Creek VP#3 and a member of the United Mine Workers Association. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist church and a lifelong resident of the area. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Clara F. McGlothlin; a son, Tim McGlothlin; two brothers, Leonard and Harold McGlothlin; one sister, Inez Norman. Those who remain to carry on his spirit are: his daughters: Susan Lynn McGlothlin of Oakwood, Va., Beth Johnson and husband, Terry, of Richlands, Va.; his sons: Denny McGlothlin and wife, Janet, of Richlands, Va., Barry McGlothlin and wife, Rebecca, of Elizabethton, Tenn.; one sister, Ruth Shamblin of Abingdon, Va.; sister-in-law, Betty Robbins Hollingsworth of Clinton, Tenn.; mother-in-law, Carrie Denny of Clinton, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Stephanie McGlothlin, Amber Johnson, Cameron Johnson, Kaylee McGlothlin, Benjamin McGlothlin; and one great-grandchild, Logan McGlothlin. Funeral services for Lynwood Elswick were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 22, 2009, at the Gethsemane Baptist Church in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Jim Denton officiating. Interment followed at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, Va. Friends and family served as pallbearers. Military graveside rights were conducted by the Casey Shortt VFW Post # 9640. Friends called Wed. evening, Jan. 21, 2009, 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.


 


 

McInnis Sr., George

George McInnis Sr. NORFOLK - George McInnis Sr. of the 2700 block of Gatehouse Road died Feb. 2, 2009. A funeral will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel., Charities 


 


 

Metcalf, Samuel H.

Dr. Samuel H. Metcalf, of Newport News, Va., went peacefully to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2009. He leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years, Mrs. Patty Frase Metcalf; two sons and a daughter, Dr. Samuel F. Metcalf, of California, Mr. Earl Wayne Metcalf, of Blacksburg, and Mrs. Virginia Keller, of Newport News. He also leaves six grandchildren, David, Christine, Nicole, Zachery, Sam and McKinley. Dr. Metcalf was born in Staunton, Va., on December 1, 1922. He lived in Roanoke up to World War II where he served in the Army Air Corp in England. Returning home, he met his wife, graduated from VA Tech and went on to get his Doctorate of Optometry at the Southern College of Optometry. He returned to Blacksburg to begin his career and remained there for 30 years. He left to start a new practice in Hampton Roads where he retired at the age of 80. Dr. Metcalf will be remembered as a loving and compassionate man with a great sense of humor, who had an enormous love for his Lord, his family, his church and his patients. His earthly presence will be greatly missed but anxiously awaited to be renewed in Glory. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 5, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Weymouth Funeral Home in Newport News with a memorial/celebration of life 6 p.m. on February 12, 2009, at Community Bible Church in Newport News, Va., Charities


 


 

Milazzo, Margaret Marie "Marge"

Margaret Marie Milazzo VIRGINIA BEACH - Margaret Marie "Marge" Milazzo passed away Feb. 2, 2009, in her home in Virginia Beach. She was born in New York City on Dec. 8, 1917, to Dominick and Rose Blois. She was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Dominick; daughter, Marilyn O'Donnell and husband John; daughter, Patricia; grandson, Sean O'Donnell; granddaughter, Patricia Bruwelheide and husband Michael; and great-grandsons, Mason, Evan and Gavin Bruwelheide, all of Virginia Beach. Marge attended Saint Anthony Grammar School, Washington Irving High School and New York University at Washington Square Park where she majored in business. She then worked as assistant to the president of L&C Mayers Jewelry Company until she married June 15, 1941. In 1945, she, her husband and two daughters moved to Nutley, N.J. After her girls were grown, she worked for Carl Orechio, a Nutley commissioner and later state assemblyman for 20 years as his personal secretary and legislative aide. She also served on several charitable organizations. Marge enjoyed swimming, ballroom dancing and especially cooking and entertaining friends and family. Her genuine care and interest in each person she met and her positive attitude made her a delight to all who knew her. She is very loved and will be sorely missed. A joyful Mass of the Resurrection to celebrate Marge's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Church of the Holy Family Catholic Church, 1279 North Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach. A Christian wake will also be held at the church Thursday from 7 to 7:30 p.m. followed by a visitation until 9 p.m. The committal will be at a later date in the columbarium at Holy Family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Haiti Fund at Holy Family Church. Online condolences may be made at, Charities


 


 

Mitchell-Stone, Beverly A.

MITCHELL-STONE, Beverly A., 48, of Richmond, departed this life February 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Stone Jr. Surviving are her son, James E. Stone III; grandson, JaQuan M. Stone; devoted mother, Dorothy Mitchell; brothers, Edgar Jr. (Carolyn), Ronald (Sharon) and Lewis; sister, Dorothy; two brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, a host of nephews, devoted, Terrence Mitchell; devoted niece, Keia Mitchell; devoted aunt, Flossie Blair; and a host of cousins and friends. A viewing will be held Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m., at Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Rd., where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday. Rev. Daryl K. Kearney officiating. Interment Roselawn Memory Garden. www.wilsonafs.com


 


 

Morgan, Annie W.

Mrs. Annie Wynn Morgan of 19 Ridge Road, Washington, D.C. (formerly of 424 S. Jefferson St., Petersburg, Va.) died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Md. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


 


 

Morgan, Charles T.

MORGAN, Charles T., 75, a resident of Williamsburg since 1956, died Tuesday, February 3, 2009. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. He attended York River Baptist Church and had retired from Virginia Power Co. after 31 years of dedicated service. He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Luella Morgan. He is survived by a sister, Alleyne Morgan Terrell and husband, Powell; brother, Thomas David Morgan and wife, Alice; two nieces and one nephew also survive. A graveside service will be held Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Williamsburg Memorial Park, with the Rev. Bill Cashman officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorial donations may be made the James City County Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 382, Toano, Va. 23168. Online condolences may be registered at bucktroutfuneralhome.net.


 


 

Morgan, Ronald B.

MORGAN, Ronald B., 59, of Richmond, formerly of Jamaica, N.Y., passed away February 1, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Ross L. Morgan Jr. He is survived by his daughters, Tien Grooms and husband, Marlon, and Tracee Morgan; his mother, Bertha V. Morgan; a sister, Brenda Dawkins and husband, Robert; a brother, Michael Morgan Sr. and wife, Kathleen; his girlfriend, Lurvie Pendergrass; seven grandchildren, Jyptian, Jhasire, Jamel, Justin, Jason, Tommie-Alexis and Taylor; two nieces and three nephews. Ronald retired from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He also served in the U.S. Army. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Rd., and where a funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park.


 


 

Morphew Jr., Johnny Earl

Sgt. Johnny Earl Morphew Jr., 48, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009. He was a sergeant with the Bristol Fire Department for five years and a member of the force for 16 years. He was also a member of the Bristol Life Saving Crew as well as a member of the Chilhowie Fire Department for 17 years. His love of the bagpipes led him to become a member of the Appalachian Highlanders. He was also very proud member of Wellmont One. He had many accomplishments in the EMS field being most proud of his Critical Care Flight Paramedic Certification; he is only one of one thousand worldwide. He was an instructor for The Virginia Office of EMS and Virginia Department of Fire Programs. He had many more certifications in the EMS field, too numerous to list. He loved many things including hiking, camping, playing the bagpipes, and teaching. Out of everything in his life, he had the most love for his wife and daughter. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Terri Heath Morphew; daughter, Mallory Morphew and fiancé, Joshua Jessee; mother, Ernestine Compton Johnson; three brothers, Earnest Morphew and wife, Pam, Phillip L. Morphew and Tanja Thompson, and Larry Coleson; one sister, Judy Mair; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Porter and Hazel Heath; two sisters-in-law, Kathy Dixon and husband, David, Kim Frye and husband, Barry; one brother-in-law, Tim Heath; nieces and nephews, Meagan and Brent Dyson, Cole Frye, Bailey Frye, and Logan Frye, E.J. Morphew, Cayle Morphew, Josh Morphew, Jacob Morphew, Randy Coleson, Heather Lewis, Christine Mair, and Hannah Mair; great-nephew, Brady Dyson; and many special friends and co-workers. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Chilhowie United Methodist Church with the Rev. David St. Clair, the Rev. Tim Blevins, the Rev. Richard Thompson and the Rev. Eric Ramey officiating. Visiting hours were 1 until 3 p.m. and 5 until 8 p.m. Friday prior to the funeral service at the church. A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Fire Fighter Rites conducted. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Trust Fund for Terri and Mallory, ICO Bank of Chilhowie, P.O. Box 1560, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie, was in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Morris, Barbara A.

11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services., Charities 


 


 

Morrisette Jr., Samuel Carlisle

will be held today at 2 p.m. in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 7400 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of choice. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements., Charities


 


 

Mutter, Earnest Floyd

Earnest Floyd Mutter, 83, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 at his home. He was the son of the late Arch G. and Lillie Mae Mutter. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Edward Mutter, and a sister, Marie Mutter. He was a member of Lindell Church of Christ, was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in WWII and was a retired employee of U.S. Gypsum Co. of Saltville with 39 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed doing carpentry and blacksmith work. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Edna Mutter; three sons, Floyd W. Mutter and wife, Carol, of Abingdon, Graham Mutter and Judy of Saltville, Alan Mutter and wife, Helen, of Glade Spring; four daughters, Judy Mutter-Smack and husband, Jack, of Huntingtown, Md., Ruby Gay Shrum and husband, Jim, of Roanoke, Nancy Grace and husband, Raymon, of Saltville, Lisa Browning and husband, David, of Glade Spring; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one uncle; sister, Beulah Taylor of Saltville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with minister Johnny Farmer and the Rev. Roger O'Quinn officiating. Burial followed in the Mount Rose Cemetery. Military rites were conducted by Highlands Veterans Honor Guard. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Pallbearers include Adam Mutter, Caleb Browning, Jimmy Brown Jr., Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles P. Lynch, Morgan O'Quinn, and Charlie Rhoton. Honorary pallbearers include the members of Lindell Church of Christ and all nephews. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Newberry, Elizabeth W.

Elizabeth "Betty" Wilson Newberry of Wytheville died Friday, Jan. 23, 2009. A graveside service and interment will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m. at West End Cemetery with the Rev. Rusty Mullins officiating. She was a member of the Silver Spring Lions Club. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Newberry of the home; three children, Jo Ann Andre, Drew Newberry and Billy Newberry; three sisters-in-law, Catherine Trevillian, Pearl Newberry and Lovetta Newberry, all of Wytheville; four grandchildren, Kevin Andre, Kelli Richards. Tracey Newberry and Billy Newberry; three great-grandchildren, Kailyn Richards, Brady Andre and Jack Andre; a niece and nephew, Betsey Trevillian and Albert Newberry, both of Wytheville. Memorial contributions may be made to Lions of District 22-C Eye Bank, 9470 Annapolis Rd., Suite 415. Seabrook, MD 20706. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Newcomb Jr., Herschel N.

NEWCOMB, Herschel N. Jr., 63, of Mechanicsville, passed away February 2, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Steve (Sandy); two sisters, Debbie Reidelbach (Joe) and Shirley Pasowicz; one brother, Michael Newcomb (Kaci); and a number of beloved nieces and nephews. Herschel dearly loved his family and friends and will be greatly missed, not only by his family, but also by best friends, Bill Walsh, William Wills, Dewayne Moritz and Tom Farmer. Remains rest at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 5, with a Memorial Service beginning at 7 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Christian Church, 8469 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116.


 


 

Noss Jr., Bruce

In Loving Memory Bruce Noss Jr. January 29, 1977 - February 17, 2002 Love, Mom and Dad, Charities 


 


 

Nunley, Geraldine R.

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Obenchain, Juanita Neighbors Grim

Juanita Neighbors Grim Obenchain, 80, of Salem, Va., died February 1, 2009. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Salem. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, Va., Charities


 


 

Oquin, Elcie

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Osborne, John Thomas

John Thomas (Johnny) Osborne, 56, of Daleville, Va., went to be with the Lord surrounded by the love and support of his family and friends on Sunday, February 1, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Leona Osborne; and his sister, Fonnie Zuckerman. He is survived by his best friend of 52 years and loving wife of 37 years, Sonia Coleman Osborne; daughter and son-in-law, Salena and Josh Harvey; son and daughter-in-law, Sean and Rachel Osborne; grandchildren, Coleman, Weston, and Jocelyn Osborne, Bryson and Bria Harvey; father-in-law, Sonia Coleman; brother, Randy Osborne; sisters, Theda (Jerry) Morrison and Christie (Dave) Peery; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Selma and Bob Sweeney. Special and devoted friends include Paul and Martha Monaghan, Rodney and Mary Catherine Layman and Richard and Sandy Pauley. John will be remembered as a loving husband, father and proud papa. He was an avid sports fan and played a variety of sports. He was a teacher and coach for one year before beginning his career in insurance. He spent the last 30 years as a Nationwide agent before retiring in January 2009. He volunteered his time in many ways, including coaching and assisting with the Fincastle Fall Run. His wonderful sense of humor, caring ways and zest for life will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A celebration of John's life will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009, at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Daleville with the Rev. Dave Rochford officiating. Interment will follow at Godwin Cemetery in Fincastle. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 5 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Daleville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the , 9 East Church Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24011 or to St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 19 Cedar Ridge Dr., Daleville, Va. 24083. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, Va., Charities


 


 

Parks, Raymond McKinley

No Description Available! 


 


 

Patterson, Alease J.

PATTERSON, Alease J., of Richmond, entered eternal rest on February 2, 2009. The staff of the W.S. Watkins and Son Funeral Home is serving her family.


 


 

Perkinson, George R.

George R. (Perk) Perkinson, 80, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late George A. and Marie Harvell Perkinson, and was preceded in death by a sister, Ida Bradshaw, and two brothers, Billy and Charles Perkinson. Mr. Perkinson was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Colonial Heights. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marceline H. Perkinson; a son, Randy Perkinson and wife, Jan of Colonial Heights; a daughter, René Vitikacs and husband, Bob of Chesterfield; four grandchildren, Scott Vaughan and wife, Molly, Karly Ferguson and husband, Mike, Brian Perkinson and wife, Regina, and Allison Bradley and husband, Jeff; four great-grandchildren, Jordyn Vaughan, Ross Miller, Owen Bradley and Reagan Perkinson; a sister-in-law, Beulah Perkinson; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with The Rev. Ray Haskett officiating. Interment will be in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday (tonight) at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome, or contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 17001 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.


 


 

Perkinson, James Waddill

PERKINSON, James Waddill, 91, of 526 Dogwood Drive, passed away quietly Monday, February 2, 2009, at Stratford Health Care after a long illness. He was born on July 30, 1917 in Danville, a son of Albert James Perkinson and Carolyn Turner Perkinson. He was married to Alma "Sigie" Courtney Perkinson who predeceased him on September 21, 1993. He attended Washington & Lee University and was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin University. He was employed by several banks before entering the Army and serving in the Quartermaster Corps in Harrisburg, Pa., the Philippines and Japan. He was formerly employed with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell, & Company in Charlotte, N.C., before returning to Danville where he was a C.P.A. of Manning, Perkinson & Floyd. He was a former member of Main Street United Methodist Church, a member of the Danville Golf Club, the Danville Kiwanis Club, and the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History. He served on the boards of the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges, the YMCA, the Carrington Foundation, and Montreat College. He dedicated the rose garden at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History to his wife, Alma Courtney Perkinson. He is survived by three daughters, Melissa P. Callaway and her husband, Douglas, of Richmond, Va., Sarah P. Oliver and her husband, Paul, of Wilmington, N.C., and Ann P. Gorham and her husband, Patrick, of Wyoming, Del.; one sister, Carolyn Turner Perkinson of Danville; and four grandchildren, Laura Callaway and Sarah Ann Callaway, both of Richmond, Va., and Lindsay Gorham and Bryan Gorham, both of Wyoming, Del. Graveside services will be held at Mountain View Cemetery on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 11 a.m., with Reverend Bo Setliff officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, February 6, 2009 at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History from 6 to 8 p.m. The family suggests that memorials may be made to The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region for the preservation of the Alma C. Perkinson Rose Garden, P.O. Box 1039, Danville, Va. 24543; the Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 1701, Danville, Va. 24543; or to the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, 975 Main Street, Danville, Va. 24541. Townes Funeral Home & Crematory, 215 West Main Street, is in charge of arrangements. www.townesfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Pinion, Henry Porter

No Description Available! 


 


 

Power, Tyrone

Tyrone Power NORFOLK - Tyrone Power, 62, of the 2500 block of Leo Street, died Jan. 30, 2009. Services will be private. Hale Funeral Home is in charge.


 


 

Prater, James R. "Bob"

James R. "Bob" Prater, 70, of Glen Allen, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his son, James Wesley "J.W." Prater, and his daughter, Kelly Lynn Prater. He retired from the Department of Corrections as an electrician. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Joyce M. Prater; five daughters, Sharon Underwood, Donna Barden, Marylyn Zwilsky, Anna Heath and Dawn Prater; one sister, Gladys Taylor; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, in Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville, with services beginning at 7 p.m. Henderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Pullen, Evelyn Naomi Scott

10:45 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Charities 


 


 

Randall Jr., Raymond Warren

Raymond Randall Jr. SUFFOLK - Raymond Warren Randall Jr., 62, died Feb. 2, 2009. Born in Connecticut, he was the son of the late Lenora M. Brown Randall and Raymond Warren Randall Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Della Randall; brother, Terry S. Randall; and sister, Marlene R. Zimmerman. Mr. Randall was a Navy veteran of Vietnam and was employed as an electrician with the shipyard. He was a member of VFW Post 993, Masonic Lodge No. 339 and 1BEW734. Survivors include his daughters, Gina R. Cain and husband Brian of Carrollton, Shawn R. Felts and husband Trip, Brandi R. Turner and fianc Thomas Spivey, all of Suffolk; son, Paul "Tony" Yeary and wife Rita of Franklin; sister, Marsha Randall; brother, John Mears, both of Connecticut; niece, Terri Randall; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and lifelong friend, Regina Randall Richardson of Suffolk. The funeral, with Masonic rites, will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory by the Rev. Robert J. Parks Jr. Burial with military honors will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Suffolk Professional Fire and Rescue Bereavement Fund, P.O. Box 3279, Suffolk, VA 23439. Condolences may be registered at, Charities


 


 

Register, Emma Jean

Emma J. Register NORFOLK - Emma Jean Register, 70, of the 400 block of Chapel St., died Feb. 2, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Graves Funeral Home.


 


 

Reid, Carmen Marie

will be held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Kitty Hawk, with the Rev. Mister Donald Wobser officiating Friday at 1 p.m. There will also be visitation Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Although it was a brief encounter, she loved Dr. Jennie Crews, so in lieu of flowers, please send donations in Carmen Marie Reid's name to the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center, 1209 Brown St., Washington, NC 27889. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit, to sign the online register., Charities


 


 

Reid, Nancy Turner

s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at the graveside at Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Vernon Delong officiating. Friends may call on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, after 2 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., Charities


 


 

Reynolds, Margaret Moss Bunch Jenkins

REYNOLDS, Margaret Moss Bunch Jenkins, The strife is o'er, the battle done. Margaret Moss Bunch Jenkins Reynolds, 57, left her earthly home, Camden, S.C., on February 2, 2009. Ms. Reynolds was predeceased by her daughter, Heather S. Jenkins; her father, William C. Bunch; her grandparents, Helen Moss and Reynold Ronci and Clarence and Ophelia Bunch; a number of aunts and uncles and her beloved pets, Oscar, Ginger and Whitman. Ms. Reynolds is survived by her mother, Rose Ronci Bunch of Camden (formerly of Suffolk, Va.); devoted siblings, Helen Crolley and her husband, Peanut, an honorary brother, Camden, Nancy Page and her husband, Charles "Jack," of Roanoke, Va., and brother, William C. Bunch Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth Armentrout, of Tazewell, Va. She is also survived by three nieces, Marianne Lester of Ansonia, Ohio, Tara Boone of Lugoff, S.C., and Katharine Spragg of Richmond, Va.; and a nephew, Vince Paschal of Woody Creek, Colo. She is also survived by aunts and uncles, Robert Moss and Barbara Ronci of Dedham, Mass., Raymond S. Bunch of Lynchburg, Va., and Betty Rose Mann Bunch of Suffolk, Va. Ms. Reynolds, previously a resident of Goochland and Henrico Counties, Va., had battled lung, brain and lymphatic cancers since July 2006. She had worked in management for Woolco, F. W. Woolworth, MJ Designs, and Dollar Tree in Richmond, Va. She was an avid gardener and environmentalist and was devoted to her pets, Bob and Rainy. Burial will be private. Celebrations of Ms. Reynolds' life will be held in Camden, S.C., at the home of Helen and Peanut Crolley on February 21, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m. and in Suffolk, Va. on August 1, 2009. For information on the Suffolk celebration, contact Nancy at nbpage@aol.com or 540-266-7796. In lieu of flowers, Ms. Reynolds requested donations to the animal welfare agency of your choice. We are mortal, formed of the earth, and to earth shall we return. We are dust and to dust we shall return. Sign the online register at www.powersfuneralhome.net.


 


 

Richardson, Annie Mae

RICHARDSON, Deaconess Annie Mae, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Berkley Richardson Sr.; and sons, Karl Sr. "Butch" and Norvell "Bee Bee" Murray. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Rodney Murray and Erica Richardson; future son-in-law, Willie Morris Jr.; two stepchildren, Melvin and Tammie Richardson of Louisiana; 18 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, one daughter-in-law, one sister-in-law, one brother-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street, where the family will receive friends Wednesday (today) from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains will lie in state Thursday, 11 a.m., at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 8175 Pleasant Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, where funeral services will be held at 12 noon. Pastor/Elect Myron Sutherlin. Rev. Lillian Shearin, eulogist. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.


 


 

Roark, Gracie Hamby

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Robert L. Foster 

Feb 4, 2009 Robert L. Foster, 90, of 605 Second St., Martinsville, died Tuesday night, Feb. 3, 2009, in Martinsville. Hairston Funeral Home will announce arrangements. 


 


 

Robinson, Bessie M.

ROBINSON, Bessie M., age 70, departed this life February 2, 2009. Arrangements by 


 


 

Salyers, Nancy Helen

will be held 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington, Va., Charities


 


 

Saunders, Lillian Virginia

will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Blue Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Alexander officiating and the Rev. Harvey Saunders, eulogist. The interment will be in the Saunders Family Cemetery, Blue Ridge. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com., Charities


 


 

Sayles Sr., Robert Elmer "Humpy"

SAYLES, Robert "Humpy" Elmer Sr., 82, of Richmond, departed this life on February 1, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Martha Sayles; three brothers, Russell, Percy and James Sayles; and brother-in-law, Johnnie Thompson. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Louise Banks Sayles; two daughters, Patricia S. Heath (Linwood) and Valerie Sayles Grant; two sons, Robert Sayles Jr. (Barbara) and Russell Sayles Sr.; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maggie Thompson and Elsie White (Jeremiah Sr.); brother-in-law, Benjamin Banks Jr. (Elizabeth); sister-in-law, Joyce Winston (Charles); host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Thursday, February 5, from 9 a.m to 8 p.m., and where family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral services 10 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2009 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 1127 N. 28th St. Interment Washington Memorial Park.


 


 

Seal, Carl Francis

SEAL, Carl Francis, 79, of Newtown, King & Queen County, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. He is survived by Jean Pitts Seal, his loving, dedicated wife of 55 years; his daughters, Deborah Seal Taylor, Wanda Denise Sanzone and Nancy Kari Berryman (Jim); his grandchildren, Jennifer Mitchell (John), Jean Marie Norman, Robert Lee Goff (Toni), William Russ Goff, Savannah Berryman; great-granddaughters, Summer, Trinidy, Jewel and Jordan; brother, Thomas E. Seal of Leander, Texas; also a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was a member of Upper King & Queen Baptist Church, a veteran of the Korean War and a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who enjoyed life to the fullest. Remains rest at B.W. White Funeral Home in Aylett, Va. Family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 6, at Upper King & Queen Baptist Church. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Upper King & Queen Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 40, Newtown, Va. 23126.


 


 

Seymour, Steve C.

s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2009, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. Carl Tinsley officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Hamlar-Curtis.com., Charities


 


 

Sganga Jr., Albert F.

s will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Grand Canyon Association at, . Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at, Charities


 


 

Skipper, Dorothy R.

A funeral service for Mrs. Dorothy R. Skipper will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at the Little Bethel Baptist Church, Stony Creek, Va. Viewing will be held on Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, (804)-478-4411.


 


 

Statton, James "Buster"

STATTON, Mr. James "Buster," age 82, of Richmond, formerly of Amelia County, died January 31, 2009. He is survived by one son, William Latney "Magnolia"; three daughters, Delores Blue, Nancy Brown and Sylvia Statton; several grandchildren, one sister, one brother, two sisters-in-law, and other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at B.W. White Funeral Home, King William, Va. Funeral service Saturday, 1 p.m., at Promise Land Baptist Church, Amelia County, Va.


 


 

Tabbut, Mary Lee

2 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities 


 


 

Taylor, C. Arthur

Friday, February 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel., Charities 


 


 

Taylor, Lula Mae

1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at Shiloh Baptist Church. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services., Charities 


 


 

Temple, Glenn Forrest

Glenn F. Temple CHESAPEAKE - Glenn Forrest Temple, 28, passed away Jan. 28, 2009. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Lake Drummond Baptist Church, 3873 Ballahack Road, Chesapeake, 23322. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home and Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at, Charities


 


 

Thorpe, Ruth C.

THORPE, Ruth C., departed this life February 2, 2009 in Newport News, Va. She was born August 21, 1923 in Charlotte Court House, Va., to Charles H. and Laura Farmer Cook; and was the widow of Charles H. Thorpe Sr. She was also predeceased by her brothers, John and Charles Robert Cook. She was retired from C&P Telephone in Richmond, Va., after 38 years of faithful service. Ruth is survived by her three children, William H. Coates Jr. of Powhatan, Va., Katherine Coates Carneal of Newport News, Va., Charles David Coates and his wife, Sally, of Winchester, Va.; and sister, Ann Bremner of Goochland, Va. She also leaves four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, as well as many living relatives. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 5, 2 p.m., at Bliley's-Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park.


 


 

Todd, Frances Joann

will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, Va., Charities 


 


 

Tudor Jr., Sidney A.

TUDOR, Sidney A. Jr., died suddenly at his home on January 29, 2009 at age 84. Sid proudly served in WWII in the 9th Air Force Division of the U.S. Air Force, and served faithfully at Matoaca United Methodist Church. Sid is survived by wife, Dot, of 47 years; sons, David, Paul and Thomas E. Tudor; stepsons, John and Barry Tucker; many grandchildren; and brother, Linwood. He was predeceased by his son, Robert. Sid requested his body be donated to the Virginia State Anatomical Program. A memorial service was held on Sunday, February 1, 2009 in Matoaca.


 


 

Turner, Bessie W.

A funeral service for Mrs. Bessie W. Turner will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at Bethesda Bibleway Church, 459 Harding St., Petersburg, Va., with Bishop Willie L. Balthrop, pastor, officiating. The interment will follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 817 E. Bank St., Petersburg, and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-7243. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Turner online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


 


 

Turner, Betty K.

. Betty was a great lover of animals; she and Robert were also a faithful delivery team for Meals on Wheels. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local SPCA, Meals on Wheels, 706 Campbell Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24016 or the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities


 


 

Umberger, Anna Maude Hedrick

s will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009, at the Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Jonathan Hamman and Bishop Emeritus Richard Bansemer officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday evening, February 5, 2009, at the Lindsey Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated or contributions may be made to the . Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Va., is in charge of arrangements., Charities


 


 

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Urantia, Sophia

is planned at this time. Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach, is in charge. 


 


 

Vaughan, Mary Bivins

VAUGHAN, Mary Bivins, 73, of Richmond, departed this life Saturday, January 31, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Willie E. Vaughan; her daughter, Rebecca V. Cordeau and her husband, Marc; two sisters, her twin, Betty Hanback and Pauline Moore; three brothers, John Bivins, William "Boots" Bivins and Lawrence "Jack" Haislip; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Nettie Bivins; and two brothers, Walter Haislip and Herman Haislip. She retired from C & P Telephone Company after 40 years of service and currently worked for Henrico County Public Schools. She was a member of Leigh Street Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, where a service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2009. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Leigh Street Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.


 


 

Walters, Helen Altizer

s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Lotz Salem Chapel with Pastor David Walters Jr. and Pastor Jason McMurphy officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park., Charities


 


 

Walters, John

John H. Walters, 78, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, February 2, 2009. He is survived by his daughter, Penny Walters; three grandchildren; and former wife, Inez Meador. Services are private. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Roanoke, Va., 540-562-1182., Charities


 


 

Weer, Ruth Markert - Ruth Markert Weer Ruth Markert Weer, age 86, died on January 31, 2009 at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge. Mrs. Weer was born January 9, ....

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White, Frank T.

A funeral service for Mr. Frank T. White (Junior) will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 at Bethesda Baptist Church, 15800 Woods Edge Road, Colonial Heights, Va., with The Rev. Juanita Harrison, pastor, officiating. The interment will follow at Lively Cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral establishment. The family will assemble at noon at 921 Weaver Ave., Petersburg, the day of the service and may be contacted by calling (804) 861-2302. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. White online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


 


 


 


 

Williams, Ellen

Ellen Williams PORTSMOUTH - Ellen Williams, 72, formerly of the 100 block of Allard Road, made her transition peacefully from earth to glory Jan. 29, 2009. She was born May 3, 1936, in Southampton County, Virginia, to the late Rev. Peter and Lillie Boykin's. She was predeceased by her first husband, Russell H. Scott and her second husband, Felton Williams. She retired from Autumn Care and was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory four daughters, Carolyn Skinner of Portsmouth, Angela Scott of Chesapeake, Cynthia Frazer and Veronica Kelly both of Norfolk; and two sons, Russell Scott of Portsmouth and Nathan Scott of Chesapeake; a sister, Floyd Mae Holley of Suffolk; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and a devoted brother-in-law, Charles Scott; eight sister-in-laws; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. A celebration of life will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Portsmouth. Bishop Curtis Edmonds will officiate. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Viewing will begin today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Family and friends will assemble at 268 Hansen Ave., Portsmouth., Charities


 


 

Williams, Faye Smith

WILLIAMS, Faye Smith. The heavens will be a bit brighter tonight as another angel has entered into our Father's keeping. Faye Williams, 72, passed away February 1, 2009 at MCV/VCU. She was predeceased by her husband, best friend and love of her life, Charles Williams, Jr. She was also predeceased by her father, George Edward Smith. Faye was born and raised in Brunswick County (Rawlings), Va., and attended Alberta High School. Faye resided in Covenant Woods Continuing Care in Mechanicsville, Va., and was a member of Corinth United Methodist Church, where she served in many capacities, including lay minister for over 40 years. She was extremely devoted to her church and ministering to other people on a continual basis. Even in death, Faye continues to be an inspiration to so many and her loving spirit will live on in their hearts forever. Her God and her church were her first love, and she lived a life that so deeply proved her devotion. Her mother, Mattie Jenkins, is left to cherish her memories, and the love she leaves behind. She is also survived by one sister, Audrey Crittenden; a brother, George Smith Jr. and his wife, Wanda; three nieces, Wanda Robinson and her husband, Paul, Sarah Philip and her husband, Frank, and Melissa Wherrell and her husband, Nevin; two nephews, Ed Crittenden and his wife, Janie, and Austin Smith. Faye is also survived by three great-nieces, Jennifer Wright and her husband, Todd, and Madison and Emily Philip; five great-nephews, William Strattner, Adam Crittenden, Aaron Crittenden, Logan Wherrell and Noah Philip. She is also survived by a great-great-nephew, Travis Wright; and a great-great-niece, Marin Wright. Every person who knew Faye boasts a more spiritual-filled life because she radiated such an essence of faith, and the love of her Heavenly Father. She will be missed here on earth beyond description, but being lifted out of her pain and suffering will allow her even more teaching possibilities with the guidance of our Heavenly Father. We know Charles is surely with her there as well. God bless you, Faye. Our love for you will never waiver. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Corinth United Methodist Church, with interment to follow in Washington Memorial Park. Donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the American Cancer Society.


 


 

Williams, Jerome Dean

will be conducted Saturday in Los Angeles. Riddick Funeral Services provided the information., Charities 


 


 

Wynn, John A.

Mr. John Allen Wynn, 87, of 1607 Stewart Ave., Hopewell, entered into eternal rest Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. He was the son of the late Willie and Mary Jane Wynn. He was also preceded in death by a son, John A. Wynn Jr., a brother, Joseph Wynn, and a sister, Mary "Maggie" Wynn. He retired from Central State Hospital and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Dorothy M. Wynn of Hopewell; two sons, Michael E. Humphrise of Ashburn and Robert A. Humphrise of Hopewell; two daughters, Dorothy "Dee Dee" Crawford and Soncee Raha Ray Thomas of Hopewell; a devoted granddaughter, Marva McNeail of Hopewell; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and devoted friends, Pearl Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Graves, all of Petersburg. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at Friendship Baptist Church, Hopewell, with The Rev. Carl Johnson officiating. The interment will be in Southlawn Memorial Park, Petersburg. Friends are invited to join the family Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. for a wake at the chapel of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, now serving from three locations, Petersburg, Hopewell, and Waverly. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.


 


 

Yarbrough, Audrey Imogene Felix

will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities


 


 

Young, James Everett

1 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2009 at Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount. Arrangements by Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home., Charities

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