Saturday, March 7, 2009

Virginia Obituaries 3/07/09


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Aldridge, Mark

will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., is in charge. 


 


 

Alvarez, Daniel Joseph

Daniel Joseph Alvarez CHESAPEAKE - Daniel Joseph Alvarez, 45, of the 1100 block of Fentress Road, passed away March 5, 2009, in his home. A native of San Antonio, Texas, he is survived by his loving parents, Teresa and Leroy Brandt; his father, Joe Alvarez and wife Alma of Fort Worth, Texas; a sister, Melinda A. Commander and husband Curtis of Chesapeake; a brother, David J. Alvarez and wife Michelle of Lehi, Utah; maternal grandmother, Delia Matos of Guantanamo, Cuba; paternal grandmother, Ida Grijalva and paternal grandfather Abel Grijalva, both of San Antonio; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Freedom Baptist Church, 308 N. Centerville Turnpike, Chesapeake, near the intersection of Butts Station Road. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Armstrong M.D., Carl William

ARMSTRONG, Carl William M.D., surrendered to the ravages of cancer on the evening of March 5, 2009 after a defiant seven year struggle for life. He had just celebrated his 59th birthday. Born February 25, 1950 in Geneva, Switzerland to American parents, he was the son of John I. Armstrong Jr. and Margaret A. Hollands. Left to carry on in his family include his father, John Armstrong; his brother, Alan Armstrong and his wife, Melody Armstrong; Barbara, his devoted wife (and tandem stoker) of more than 35 years; and his cherished children, daughters, Charis Armstrong Lyon and her husband, Keith Lyon, Amelia Armstrong Weinman and her husband, Jeremy Weinman; and his son, Matthew Carl Armstrong. Carl graduated from Kenyon College in 1971 and Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in 1975. He received his training in Internal Medicine at Tufts New England Medical Center, and decided early in his medical career that public health would be his focus. He was an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer with the Center for Disease Control from 1978 to 1980 assigned to the Virginia Department of Health. After the conclusion of an Infectious Disease Fellowship at MCV in 1982, Carl began his career in public health as the Director of Health Hazards Control with the Virginia Department of Health. He later became a local health director for the Piedmont Health District in Farmville, a senior medical advisor for the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association and finally the Director of The Office of Epidemiology with the Virginia Department of Health. He led a distinguished commitment to public health throughout his life, a recipient of many awards and revered by his colleagues and co-workers as a man of integrity and sound judgment. Before his cancer diagnosis, Carl enjoyed competing in triathlons. He and Barbara have been long standing members of the Richmond Area Bicycling Association and Carl continued to ride with the club until October of 2008 in spite of the many challenges that faced him. He and Barbara particularly loved riding their tandem, aka "Blazing Saddles". He lived life to the fullest, was devoted to his family and was dedicated to his work in public health. A celebration of his life will be held in the auditorium of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens at 10 a.m. April 11, 2009. RABA members who wish to attend are encouraged to ride from Laurel Park Shopping Center to the gardens. A ride notice will be posted in the April newsletter. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions in Carl's memory to The Chris Desch Foundation, P.O. Box 8467, Richmond, Va. 23226, www.thechrisdeschfoundation.org.


 


 

Ball, Jimmy Wayne

No Description Available! 


 


 

Baxter IV, Oscar F.

will be conducted at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, 2002 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, at 2 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. Chris Thompson of Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the 10th Mountain Division Wounded Warriors Fund, Fort Drum Chapter 10th Mountain Division Association, 121 Paddock St., Watertown, NY 13601. Online condolences may be made to the family at, Charities


 


 

Bechtel, Catherine F.

Catherine F. Bechtel KITTY HAWK - Catherine F. Bechtel of Martins Point died March 5, 2009. Services will be private. Gallop Funeral Services Inc. is in charge.


 


 

Beddingfield, Elijah T.

. He was a member of the G.E.A.S. Club and the N.A.R.T.U. organization. Elijah was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Eva Maria Beddingfield; three daughters, Maggie Feickert of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Shyril Hempel of Germany and Jackie Kennedy of Norfolk; seven grandchildren, Teresa, Susan, Michael, David, Carl, Jolene and Patrick; and three great-grandchildren, Michell, Darian and Dillon. A memorial graveside will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia, 6401 Auburn Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Berger, Maryellen Margaret

will be held 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, in the Twin County Funerals Sanctuary, Galax, Va., Charities 


 


 

Bishop, Lois J.

. Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Christian Church, 306 Memorial Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolences may be registered with, Charities 


 


 

Bishop, Lois Jean

BISHOP, Lois Jean, 77, a lifelong resident of Hopewell, died Friday, March 6, 2009 in John Randolph Medical Center. Miss Bishop was a graduate of Hopewell High School and retired from the State of Virginia, where she was employed with the Richmond/Petersburg Turnpike Authority. Prior to her service with the State, she was employed for many years with Honeywell Corporation. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Edgar Sr. and Mabel Black Bishop; and a brother, John Edgar Bishop Jr. Miss Bishop is survived by a nephew, Benjamin T. Bishop and his wife, Tina; a great- nephew, Nathan Gray Bishop; and a sister-in-law, Mary Virginia Bishop, all of Chester. A funeral service will be held Monday, March 9, 2009 at 2 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. Ivan Perkinson officiating. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Christian Church, 306 Memorial Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia 23860. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com.


 


 

Bland, Helen G.

Mrs. Helen G. Bland of 1251 Hilton Place, Petersburg Va., died on Friday, March 6, 2009. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Now Serving from three locations. Online condolences may be sent to www.blandenterprisesinc.com.


 


 

Bowe, Willie C.

Willie C. Bowe PORTSMOUTH - Willie Cornelius Bowe, 94, of the 5700 block of East Place, Forestville, Md., and formerly of Portsmouth, died Feb. 28, 2009, in Southern Maryland Hospital, Clinton, Md. Born in Hickory, Va., he was a member of New St. Thomas Baptist Church, Portsmouth, where he served as head trustee, taught Bible study, Sunday school, BTU and served as a faithful member of the congregation for more than 60 years. Survivors include six daughters, five sons, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Izora, March 31, 2008. A funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in New St. Thomas Baptist Church with Johnnie J. Drake presiding. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing at Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth, will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The family will receive friends at 25 Beacon Road, Portsmouth, and will assemble there for the procession to the church. The body will be taken to the church at 10 a.m. Monday., Charities


 


 

Boykin, Tarique Earl

Happy Birthday To Our Little Man Rique Tarique Earl Boykin March 7, 1999 - August 18, 2008 Your smile is missed, your laughter too. Yet words can never express how much we love you. Love, Mom & Dad, Emoni, & all your Family, Charities


 


 

Bradshaw, Pearl

No Description Available! 


 


 

Bunch, Elson Carlyle

will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Burcham, Otis Leon

will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Fries Pentecostal Holiness Church. arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Charities 


 


 

Cales, Elsie Lefew

. The Cales Family is in the gentle care of DeVilbiss Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1200 Grove Avenue, Radford, Va. 24141, 540-639-2422., Charities 


 


 

Campbell, Helen

No Description Available! 


 


 

Carriel, Margaret Rives Kearfott

Margaret Rives Kearfott Carriel, 92, of Martinsville, Va., died Thursday, March 5, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at Christ Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Collins-McKeeStone, Martinsville Chapel., Charities 


 


 

Catron, Jeffrey T.

No Description Available! 


 


 

Clarke, Lorene Thomas

CLARKE, Lorene Thomas, 84, a resident of Summit Square Retirement Community in Waynesboro, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Augusta Medical Center. She was born November 22, 1924, in Lawrenceville, Virginia, a daughter of the late Otis Alexander and Ruth Short Alexander. Mrs Clarke was a retired Waynesboro Public School teacher, having taught at Westwood Hills Elementary School. She was a past member of the Waynesboro Women's Club. She was an active member of Main Street United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Dorcas Circle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert R. Clarke, on November 6, 2002; also 11 brothers and sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda C. Fletcher of Knoxville,Tenn., and Pamela C. Harris of Waynesboro; brothers, Ran Thomas, Donald Thomas, and Marvin Thomas; one sister, Mattie Bagby; four grandchildren, Eric Fletcher and Allison Fletcher, both of Waynesboro, Adam Fletcher and Emily Fletcher Travis, both of Knoxville,Tenn.; and two great-grandsons, Kholby and Tyler. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2009, at the Main Street United Methodist Church, by Dr. Todd Schlechty. Burial will be at 1 p.m. prior to the memorial service at Augusta Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert E. Harris, Steve Thomas, Ronnie Thomas, Sammy Thomas, Mike Hedgepeth, Lou Trott and Frank Fletcher. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2009, at McDow Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fellowship Fund at Summit Square, 501 Oak Ave., Waynesboro, Va. 22980. McDow Funeral Home is handling arrangements where the obituary may be viewed, and the quest registry is available at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com


 


 

Claud, Mattie B.

will be held Monday at 3 p.m. in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., is in charge. 


 


 

Collins, John

No Description Available! 


 


 

Connor, Mary Ellen Walker

CONNOR, Mary Ellen Walker, 76, of Victoria, Va., died March 5, 2009. She was the loving mother of Bonnie Walker of Victoria, Nancy Walker of Keysville, Edward R. Walker Jr. (Jackie) of Victoria, Joy Giffin (Barry) of Dillwyn, and Vickie Gunter (Charlie) of Louisburg, N.C. She is survived by 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; a brother, Dick Goin (Lois) of Burkeville; and a devoted sister-in-law, Gladys Goin of Burkeville. Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 8, 2009, 2 p.m., in Laurel Hill United Methodist Church, Green Bay, Va. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to Laurel Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Phyllis Driggs, 402 Our Road, Victoria, Va. 23974.


 


 

Couch Jr., Augustus "Gus"

COUCH, Augustus "Gus" Jr., of Midlothian, Virginia, 74, departed this life on March 3, 2009. Formerly of Wilmington, Delaware. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 10 years, Annie Louise "Lue" Little; his parents, Augustus "Guss" Couch Sr. and Rachel Ford Couch; brothers, Ernest, Timothy, Early, James, and Mack Couch; three stepchildren, Jeff Jr., Jimmy, and Martha Turner. He is survived by his wife, Monnie Bigelow Couch; five children, Anita Couch Lightfoot (Wayne), Jeff L. Couch (Susan) and Michael Couch of Midlothian, Kenneth Turner (Sharon) and Tracy Wilson of Richmond; two brothers, Bishop Otis Couch of Philadelphia, Pa. and Clearmon Couch of Wilmington, Delaware; three sisters, Rosa Thatch of Cleveland, Ohio, Codie Homier of New Castle, Delaware, and Addie Everett of Wilmington, Delaware; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of loving nieces and nephews and devoted friend, Jackie Cole. He attended Wilmington Public School and graduated from Howard High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a Cryptographer. Taking the codes to his grave is what he promised and what he did. He moved to Midlothian, Va. in 1978 with his family. Couch retired from Reynolds Metals as a Lab Technician after 33 years. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, Richmond, Va. 23225. Viewing begins at 10 a.m. and the funeral services will proceed at Noon at Mount Zion Holy Church, 3401 Chapel Drive, Richmond Va. on Monday March 9, 2009. Elder Donald Fonville preceding. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Send flowers to Mimms Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the American Heart Association. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Chippenham Hospital's 3rd and 4th Floor for their loving care and support.


 


 

Dail, Serena L.

Serena L. Dail CHESAPEAKE - Serena L. Dail, 59, of Stuben St., died March 3, 2009. Surviving are a daughter, Jacqueline Frederick; two grandchildren, Jeanise and Jeanara; and two great-grandchildren, Daiquan and Dykota; a sister, Delores Reynolds and her children, Jamie and Jeff. A funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m., Charities


 


 

Davis, Thomas L.

Thomas L. Davis ELBERON - Thomas Lee "Cluckie" Davis of the 11500 block of Rolfe Hwy. died March 5, 2009. A funeral will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Gilfield Baptist Church, Ivor. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge.


 


 

Davis, Bettye

Bettye Davis NORFOLK - Bettye Davis, 80, a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 5, 2009. Bettye was born in Sanford, N.C., to the late Waley Vestal and Ruby Kelly Thomas July 27, 1928. She married her love, Lloyd Carl Davis of Norfolk on Dec. 18, 1949. She was a member of the Wedgewood Garden Club in Norfolk, the Federation Garden Clubs, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the United Daughters of the Confederacy and a former member of the Social Order of the Beauceant. She taught cake decorating and the Bishop Method of Clothing Construction and tailoring in the City of Norfolk recreation centers. She had a longtime hobby researching and recording genealogy. She also enjoyed road trips with her husband throughout the United States making and visiting many friends along the way. She adopted the many people she met and always had a hug for everyone ending every conversation with "I love you!" She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 59 years, retired U.S. Navy Lt. Lloyd C. Davis; her four children, Michael Thomas Davis Sr. and wife Donna of Herndon, Va., Richard Vestal Davis and wife Sabrina of Virginia Beach, Jackie Ellen Davis of Norfolk and Jeffrey James Davis and wife Rowena of Norfolk; two sisters, Norma L. Roy of Long Barn, Calif., and J. Carolyn Scanio and husband Thomas of Tampa, Fla.; six grandchildren, Michael T. Davis Jr., Rebeckah K. Davis and Heather L. Davis, all of Herndon, Sgt. John Christopher Lloyd, currently deployed to Iraq out of Fort Riley, Kan., and wife Courtney of Manhattan, Kan., Matthew S. Davis and Justin L. Davis, both of Norfolk; one great-granddaughter, Aundrea M. Lloyd of Manhattan, Kan.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Mary Jean Hurley. A celebration of life will be conducted by Pastor Robert Pittman Monday at 1 p.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Committal will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Cemetery, Suffolk. The family will receive friends Sunday at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and open visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. To share condolences with the family please visit, Charities


 


 

DeSalvo, Mari A.

to others, Mari Anita DeSalvo, 57, died March 5, 2009, after a short battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Anthony and Marian Powers DeSalvo. She is survived by her loving siblings, Christine (Gary) Laney; their children, Bryan (Brigitte) and Mark, Michael DeSalvo, Thomas (Candy) DeSalvo their children, Joel and Cassie, Timothy (Laurie) DeSalvo, Bobbie (Ben) Burbic, their children Tiffany and Stephen. She is also survived by a grandniece, Elizabeth and a grandnephew, Bennett. She was an empowering force in many lives. After being educated in Norfolk, she went on to do what she loved - teach. She taught in Norfolk, Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Navajo, N.M. She was very active in her faith serving the less fortunate, championing equality and justice for all. The family received friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A rosary was said following the visitation. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today in St. Pius X Catholic Church with Father Jun Balarote officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery, Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Pius X Catholic Church, the Food Bank, Sentara Hospice or the charity of your choosing. Her family wishes to thank all her friends, colleagues and caregivers for their support, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time., Charities


 


 

Dodgion, William Ernest

William Ernest (Bill) Dodgion of Madison Heights, Va., passed away Friday, March 6, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424., Charities


 


 

Dodson, Hallie O'Conner Whitehead

Hallie O'Conner Whitehead Dodson, 97, of Evington, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424., Charities 


 


 

Dozier V, Ambrose W.

will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City. 


 


 

Dunsmore, Kathleen Andrews

DUNSMORE, Kathleen Andrews, of Richmond, a loving wife, devoted mother and proud grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on March 5, 2009. Kathleen shared no love greater than the love she had for her family, her roses and Elvis. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Peter Massie Dunsmore. She leaves to cherish her memory four loving children, daughter, Linda Chumney and her husband, Larry, daughter, Kathy Tuttle and her husband, Tom, daughter, Nancy Dunsmore; son, David Dunsmore and his wife, Donna. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Jason Chumney and his wife, Donalda, Kate and Tommy Tuttle, Stephanie and Sarah Morton. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). Her funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Dale Memorial Park.


 


 

Elliott, Debra P.

Debra P. Elliott NORFOLK - Debra J. Parker Elliott, 57, was called home to be with our Lord March 4, 2009, in Norfolk. She was born in Buxton, N.C., the daughter of the late Darrel R. Jennette Sr. and is survived by her mother, Deanie E. Hess and her husband, Edward of Norfolk. She was a member of Victory Worship International and a home healthcare nurse. She is also survived by her husband, Persell R. Elliott; three daughters, Timeca S. Parker of Phoenix, Ariz., DeAndra C. Elliott and fianc Emanuel Sr. of Norfolk, Taylor M. Parker of Norfolk; son, Johnnie L. Parker and wife Leann of Virginia Beach; brother, Darrel R. Jeannette Jr. of Norfolk; half sister, Lisa Jennette of Strasburg, Va.; half brother, Lance Jennette of Woodstock, Va.; six grandchildren, Joshua, Jayla, Joey, Samara, Emanuel Jr. and Chad Jr. A funeral will be held today at 1 p.m. in Victory Worship International, 3520 John St., Norfolk, with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family received friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Condolences may be made to the family at, Charities


 


 

Elliott, Fred

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Ellis, Stephen F. (Memoriam)

In Loving Memory of Stephen F. ELLIS 3/7/1966 8/2/2008, Happy First Birthday in Heaven, Missing you so much City Boy, Love Always Your Country Wife, Debbie, Charities 


 


 

Elswick, Lyla

No Description Available! 


 


 

Ferguson, Doris Mae

Doris M. Ferguson CHESAPEAKE - Doris Mae Ferguson, 89, of the 4400 block of Sunray Ave., passed away March 6, 2009, in a local hospital. Doris was born July 11, 1919, in Southampton County and preceded in death by her parents, William and Maggie Wilkins; a daughter, Joan Walter; and a granddaughter, Susanna Jones. Doris was a past member of Asbury United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, William B. Ferguson; two daughters, Barbara Creasy and husband Frank and Susan Chapman and husband Robert; a son, William A. Ferguson and wife Carolyn; two stepsisters, Betty Jane Miller and Joyce Rentz; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel by the Rev. Tom Mercer. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital., Charities


 


 

Fleenor, James Glen

will be held ,2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the National Parkinson Foundation Inc., Office of Development, 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Miami, Fla. 33136-1494 or the , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123-1718. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities


 


 

Garst, Frances Salome Stoutamire

11 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2009, at College Lutheran Church, Salem. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. 540-389-5441 ., Charities 


 


 

Gauvin, Gudfinna E.

will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in New Bern National Cemetery. Wilkerson Funeral Home is in charge. 


 


 

Gillenwater, Stephen Douglas

No Description Available! 


 


 

Goode, Elizabeth Ann

Elizabeth Ann Goode VIRGINIA BEACH - Elizabeth Ann Goode, 71, of the 6100 block of Level Green Court, passed away March 5, 2009, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A native of Floresville, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Christine Gaydos and the widow of Robert C. Goode. She was the owner of Frames by Margood. She is survived by her son, Robert S. Goode Sr. and wife Stacey of Chesapeake; three daughters, Cheryl Goode of Houston, Pamela Squyres and husband James of Houston and Barbara Goode-Baars and husband Matthew of Kenosha, Wis.; three grandchildren, Bobby, Nic and Meg; two sisters, Helen and Dollie; and two brothers, Frank and Bill. She was predeceased by a brother, Milton and a sister, Mildred. A funeral will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, by the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Goode, Mary Maxwell

GOODE, Mary Maxwell, 95, of Mechanicsville, joined her Lord on March 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Carlisle Goode; and son, Thomas Edward Goode. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Richard C. Goode Jr. (Alice B.) of Mechanicsville; her daughter, Mary Catherine Bird (Barry) of Mechanicsville; grandchildren, Hunter C. Goode (Tracy) of Mechanicsville, Mary Alice Goode-Sweet (Todd) of Raleigh, N.C., Laura Bird Fattorusso of Staten Island, N.Y., Kevin Barry Bird (Idyl) of Roanoke, Va., Thomas E. Goode Jr. of Chesterfield, David F. Goode (Stephanie) of Chesterfield; and five great-granddaughters. Her church friends will remember her as the "Blanket Lady," founder of the Altar Guild, and active in area garden clubs. The family wishes to thank the nurses at MRMC, Bon Secours Hospice and her devoted caregiver, Verna Lee Gatewood. Her family will receive friends 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Shady Grove Methodist Church, 8200 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shady Grove United Methodist Church.


 


 

Graybill, Madelyne M.

will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2009, at Bonsack Baptist Church with Dr. Robert G. Moore III officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 8, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution, please consider the Bonsack Baptist Church, 4845 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909., Charities


 


 

Gregory, Marie K.

s will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. J.R. Grabill and the Rev. Randy Daniel officiating. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, W.Va. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 8, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities


 


 

Gregory, Ray Preddy

Ray Preddy Gregory, 69, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009. Services to be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2221., Charities


 


 

Griffey, Michael

No Description Available! 


 


 

Grinnell, Mary Lee (Phibbs)

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Grissett, Mabel Clottee Creasey

s will be conducted 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Charities


 


 

Hager, Ellen Mabel (Wright)

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Hale, Rhonda Jean (Memoriam)

In Loving Memory of Rhonda Jean HALE 3/18/1960 3/7/2007, We want to wish you a second Happy Birthday in Heaven on, March 7 and say how much you are missed everyday. You will always be remembered by your smiling face and friendly personality. We love and miss you so much and wish you a Happy Birthday on March 18, Love you Forever,, Mom and Dad, Charities


 


 

Hall, Shirley A.

No Description Available! 


 


 

Harding, Marvin Grant "Foots"

HARDING, Marvin Grant "Foots," 83, of St. Stephens Church, Va., passed away March 5, 2009. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Celia Harding. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Harding; two sons, Larry Harding and wife, Patricia, and Bruce Harding and wife, Pam; one stepdaughter, Marlene Shelor and husband, Gary; six grandchildren, Kelley Mayhew and husband, Jimmie, Chris, Crystal and Matthew Harding and Chris and Jamie Shelor; two great-grandchildren, Davon and Dayna Harding; three sisters, Dorothy Leonard, Jane Pearson and Betty Churn; one brother, Jack Harding. Remains rest at B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett, where the family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m., and where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. Interment in Westhampton Memorial Park.


 


 

Harding, Robert

No Description Available! 


 


 

Harris, Louise

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Harrison, Robie

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Hawkins, Jane

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Haynie, Audrey Louise

HAYNIE, Audrey Louise, 83, of Reedville, Va., passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Reedville, Va., and a past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Suffolk, Va. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Braxton Gill Haynie; one daughter, Nancy Haynie Forrester and husband, Richard E. Jr., of Richmond, Va.; one son, Manuel Gill Haynie and wife, Jo Anne, of Reedville, Va.; one sister, Lois F. France of Reedville, Va.; one brother, Charles A. Fulcher of Reedville, Va.; five grandchildren, Baylor Vonbergen, Major Tim Haynie, Michael Haynie, Kristin Dillon and Leah Green; and 12 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Faulkner Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Burgess, Va., on Sunday, March 8, 2009 from 1 to 3 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel at 3 p.m. Burial to follow at Roseland Cemetery, Reedville, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 77, Reedville, Va. 22539. Online remembrances may be made at faulknerfamilyfuneralhome.com


 


 

Heath, Delmar William "Bill"

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Henritze, Robert Ray

s will be conducted 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. You never said "I'm going", You never said "goodbye", You were gone before we, knew it, With only God knowing why, It broke our hearts to loose you, But you didn't go alone, A part of us went with you, The night God called you home., No one knows the pain, and sorrow, As we turn and leave you there., Granddad, I will always love you, Nikki, Charities


 


 

Hicks, Janette

at Faith Temple Freewill Baptist Church, 1173 George St., Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Charities 


 


 

Higgins, Barbara "Bitsy"

HIGGINS, Barbara "Bitsy," age 56, of Burkeville, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009. She is survived by her life partner and companion, K. Lee Bryant; two sons, Jamie Higgins and wife, Tracey, and Steve Higgins; three grandchildren, Austin, Jason, and Ashley Higgins; two sisters, Lynne Boswell and Molly Ann Elmore; and two brothers, Billy Foote and Paul Henry Foote. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Crewe or Burkeville Volunteer Fire Departments.


 


 

Honaker, Dorothy

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Horne, Vicki L.

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Howell, Eleanor Mott

Eleanor Mott July 6, 1917 ~ March 4, 2009, Eleanor Mott (Aunt Ellie) Howell, 91, of Roanoke, Va., Houston, Texas, and Southampton, N.Y., a devoted wife and fun loving aunt and stepmother passed away peacefully at her home in Roanoke on March 4, 2009., With a keen sense of humor, quick wit and a zest to live life to the fullest, Aunt Ellie touched many and she will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends., Eleanor is a graduate of San Jacinto High School in Houston and the San Francisco School of Art. She was an accomplished artist and seamstress, loved to garden and play croquet. She especially loved a good party and to dance. She caught the travel bug early as a stewardess for Delta airlines during the war. She also worked as a realtor and in marketing for Sears., Preceded in death by her husbands, Lloyd McGee, T.O. "Cy" Worth and William B. Howell; as well as sisters, Katharine Mott Way and Frances Mott Newkirk; her parents, Harry and Katharine Mott; and her niece, Susan Newkirk Hunter., She is survived by her doting nieces, Robin Newkirk Muncaster and Kristin Way; her beloved stepdaughters, Courtia Worth and Edwina Hatch; her nephews, David Mott Way and Peter Mott Way; including many great-nieces and nephews and grandchildren; and especially her devoted great-niece and nephew, Mary Etta and David A. Way; and her precious companion and long pet, Tiffany., The family extends their gratitude and many thanks for her cherished caregivers Tina, Ana, Renny, Margaret, Carolyn and Big Mamma as well as all the wonderful people at Gentle Shepard Hospice, Home Instead Senior Care and Rescare Home Health and the staff of Hidden Valley Country Club for taking such good care of her. We would like to give a special thank you to Doctor Nina Sweeney, her massage therapist Monica Adkins, and her hair dresser, Adam Whetsel for going above and beyond., Visitation will be held at Oakey's South on Brambleton Saturday, March 7, 2009, from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by a celebration of Ellie's life at the home of Kristin Way. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Ellie's honor to the Roanoke Valley SPCA., Charities


 


 

Jackson, Eleanor Hurt

Eleanor Hurt Jackson, 72, of Forest, Va., died Friday, March 6, 2009. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home, Bedford, Va., 540-586-9167., Charities 


 


 

Jenkins, Elizabeth

s for Callie Elizabeth Jenkins will be held at 3 p.m. today in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Charities


 


 

Jennings, Harry

Harry Jennings, 81, of Christiansburg, Va., died on Friday, March 6, 2009. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Christiansburg, Va., Charities


 


 

Jewell, Robert A.

s will be conducted 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Charities 


 


 

Johnson, Shirley

will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009, 10 a.m. at Serenity Funeral Home, Roanoke, Va., 540-345-9100., Charities 


 


 

Johnson Jr., Herbert L.

Herbert Lee Johnson Jr., 56, of 15510 Brick Road, Carson, died Friday morning at his residence. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.


 


 

Jones, Richard E.

Richard Edward Jones of 23112 Jones Road, Stony Creek, Va., died at the Medical College of Virginia on March 5, 2009. Funeral Arangements to be announced by the W.L. Fields Funeral Home, McKenney, Va. 


 


 

Jones, Waikita Lynette

JONES, Waikita Lynette, 35, of Henrico County, Va., departed this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Portia Logan and Edmond Logan Jr.; her mother, Barbara Woody-Sills; stepfather, Jimmie Wingfield Sr.; three brothers, Jimmie Jr., Theo and Jarnell Wingfield; grandmother, Gertrude Brickhouse; grandfather, Willie J. Jones; uncle, Willie A. Jones; a devoted father figure, Rufus Thomas; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2009 at New Covenant Apostolic Holiness Church, 2129 Ford Ave. Interment 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Westhampton Memorial Park.


 


 

Jones II, James A.

James A. Jones II of Petersburg, died Friday, March 6, 2009, at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center, Colonial Heights, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, wwww.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


 


 

Kasinger, Pauline B.

KASINGER, Pauline B., 84, of Chester, went to be with Lord March 6, 2009. She is survived by her life partner of 30 years, Charles W. Addison; two daughters, Frances Cunningham and Susan Armstrong and her husband, Frank; two sons, Dennis Kasinger and Marshall Kasinger and his wife, Peggy; three sisters, Nancy Sims, Alice Davis and Alvis "Ginger" Rivkin; one brother, Alfred Butler; nine grandchildren, Troy, Cindy, Bill, Tiffany, Tina, Dennis Jr., Roger, Emilynn and Phillip; one great-grandchild. Mrs. Kasinger was preceded in death by her son, Stephen. The family will receive friends Sunday, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., where services will be held Monday, at 11 a.m. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens.


 


 

Kennedy, Mildred

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Kincaid, Janet Limerick

KINCAID, Janet Limerick, died March 5, 2009. Her husband, Harry W. Kincaid, is deceased. She was the last living member of the Limerick family. She is survived by three children, Janet Jeanne Kincaid of Richmond, Va., Patricia Kincaid Criner of Beaufort, N.C., and Harry W. Kincaid of Richmond, Va.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Her remains rest at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, W.Va., where the family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, and where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 9, followed by interment in East Oak Grove Cemetery.


 


 

King, Daniel Thomas

s 2 p.m. Monday in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski., Charities 


 


 

Kirby, Davis M.

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Law, Kameelah Latrice

Kameelah Latrice Law, 28, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Friday, March 6, 2009. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Charities 


 


 

Lewis, Reece

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Light, Pricilla Miller

Pricilla Miller Light, 88, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, March 5, 2009. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424., Charities


 


 

Lott, Jeffrey Ryan

LOTT, Jeffrey Ryan, 37, of Stafford, Virginia, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 in a car accident. Jeff had many accomplishments and adventures in his life, including his proud service to his country in the Navy and the military reserves, his graduation from Colorado State University, recreating in Rocky Mountain west, fishing the shores of Alaska, and helping conserve our wilderness with his work for the U.S. Forest Service. Mourning his passing are his loving wife, Courtney; his beautiful children, Ryan Lewis and Carolina Rose, of Stafford Va.; his mother, Rosalyn Lott; and his sister, Cheryl Thomas, of Nitro, W.Va.; his father and stepmother, David and Allene Lott of Chester, Va. Jeff was an amazing husband, father, son, brother and friend. His love of nature and his undeniable spirit will live forever in his children and through our memories. A memorial service will be held at Brandermill Church, 4500 Millridge Parkway, Midlothian, Virginia 23112, Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Jeff's children can be made via Bank of America, Lott Children Assistance Fund, 1525 Stafford Market Place, Stafford, Va. 22556, or at any Bank of America location by referencing Lott Children Assistance Fund.


 


 

Luke, Beatrice Berry

Beatrice Berry Luke EMPORIA - Beatrice Berry Luke of Trinity Woods, formerly of Liberty Street, Suffolk, died March 2, 2009. A funeral will be held Monday at noon in First Baptist Church. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge.


 


 

Maiden, Rebecca J.

MAIDEN, Rebecca J., died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. She is survived by her husband, David L. Maiden; her children, David L. Maiden Jr. and wife, Kelly, Terri VanBrackle and husband, Evan, Traci Farrar and husband, Jerry, Angie Harrington and husband, James, Beverly Deale and husband, Ernie; 14 grandchildren, David L. III, Corey and Emma Maiden, Curt, Jordan and Rebecca VanBrackle, Ryan, Cody and Casey Farrar, Ruby, Nicholas and Lucy Harrington, Travis and Brittney Deale; her mother, Phyllis C. Davis; and her brother, E. Mason Jones and wife, Sandy. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Bliley's Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Glen Allen Baptist Church. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. The family requests that donations be made to Glen Allen Baptist Church Building Fund, 3028 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.


 


 

Malbon, Ella Justice

s will be announced later by family members. In consideration of the families' love for Hebron Colony Ministries, we ask that those who wish to make contributions should send them to Hebron Colony Ministries Inc., 356 Old Turnpike Road, Boone, NC 28607 with a note stating, "In Memory of Ella Irene Price-Justice-Malbon.", Charities


 


 

Markham, Mary Lavera

Mary Lavera Markham, 87, of Bedford, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, from complications of Parkinson's disease. She was born October 28, 1921, the daughter of the late Wallace Leighton Mayhew and Lilly Hill Mayhew. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Hobart Francis Markham. She was preceded in death by her brother Wallace Leighton Mayhew Jr. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Nick Markham and his wife, Jewel, of Forest, Va.; her grandson, Shane and his wife, Donna, of Forest; two great-grandchildren, Coby and Jakob, of South Boston, Va.; two sisters, Ouida Witt and Minerva Johnson, both of Bedford, Va.; one brother, Ray Mayhew, of Bedford. Vera was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was very important to her and she lived life to the fullest. Vera especially enjoyed working with her husband in his business. She served many different roles at Bedford Baptist Church including choir member, Sunday School Teacher, and leadership positions in circle groups until her health prevented further participation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 650 168th St., New York, N.Y. 10032 or Multiple Sclerosis Society, 733 Third Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017. A celebration of Mary's life will be conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dr. David L. Henderson officiating. Burial will follow at Longwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneral, Charities


 


 

Martin, Janie Mae

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Mayo, Sallie

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Mayo Sr., William H. "Skippy"

MAYO, William H. "Skippy" Sr., of Chesterfield, departed this life March 6, 2009. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later.


 


 

McDonley, Lois

Lois McDonley, 67, of Colonial Heights, passed away on March 3, 2009, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Va. She was born on Jan. 14, 1942 in Kankakee, Ill., to the late Howard and Bessie Diehl. Lois graduated from the University of Illinois and held master's degrees from that institution as well as from Roosevelt University in Chicago and Columbia University in New York City. Her marriage to Dr. Janeshwar Upadhyay in 1962 ended in divorce. Lois was the author of "Tales From India" as well as numerous other published works. Lois had been employed at Dominion Fertility in Arlington, Va., for 12 years prior to moving to Colonial Heights. She is survived by her husband Frank R. McDonley, two sons, Prem K. Upadhyay and Raj P. Upadhyay (Sharon) and one grandson, Joseph Bradley Upadhyay, all of Colonial Heights. Other survivors include: one sister, Sharon Lang of Annandale, Va., one brother, Joseph B. Diehl (Susan) of Seattle, Wash., numerous nieces and nephews. Flowers gratefully declined. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, March 9, at Arlington Forest Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, Va. Arrangements by Money & King Funeral Home, Vienna, Va.


 


 

McKinnon, Rodney

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Meade, Herbert

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Meadows, Delores

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Meekins, Jean L.

will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the , 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Charities  


 


 

Melton, Luva Jane

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Midkiff, Clyde Bennett

s 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Greenfield Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, Va., Charities


 


 

Minnix, Juanita Williams

s. Condolences may be sent to the family at, . Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, Winston-Salem, N.C., 336-765-8181., Charities 


 


 

Minter, Sherman L.

Sherman Lee Minter, native of Henry County, and 35 year resident of Chesterfield, died Wedneday, March 4, 2009, at Chippenham Medical Center in Richmond. Sherman was an electrician with Northside Electric and retired in 1995. he wwas a member of the I.B.E.W. and a Master Journeyman Electrician. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Anne Minter; one daughter, Joanna Lupo (Jeffrey); one sister, Alma Minter; two brothers, Wesley Minter (Janice) and Lloyd Minter (Anne Fox); and a special granddughter, Megan Lupo. A celebration of Sherman's Life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the family residence.


 


 

Minter, Sherman Lee

MINTER, Sherman Lee, native of Henry County and a 35-year resident of Chesterfield, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Chippenham Medical Center in Richmond. Sherman was an electrician with Northside Electric and retired in 1995. He was a member of the I.B.E.W. and a Master Journeyman Electrician. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Anne Minter; one daughter, Joanna Lupo (Jeffrey); one sister, Alma Minter; two brothers, Wesley Minter (Janice) and Lloyd Minter (Anne Fox); and a special granddaughter, Megan Lupo. A celebration of Sherman's life will be held Sunday, 1 p.m., at the family residence.


 


 

Mitchell, Frances Helen

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Morehead, Carol

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Mundy, Stephen H.

Stephen H. Mundy VIRGINIA BEACH - Stephen Mundy, 74, was surrounded by his loved ones at Atlantic Shores March 6, 2009, when he went home to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Born March 21, 1934, in Plainfield, N.J., Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, A. Stanley Mundy and Ethel Mundy and is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Jaque Mundy; his adoring children, Dawn Mann and her husband Tommy of Wrightsville Beach, N.C., Diandra Trotter and her husband Tom of Gatlinburg, Tenn., Michael Mundy and his wife Tina of Chesapeake and Jennifer Gouldthread and her husband Gill Allen of Virginia Beach. He was blessed to have five grandchildren, Thomas Mann, Cody Mann, Lydia Mann, Ashlyn Gouldthread and Savannah Gouldthread. Also left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Marilyn Cleary and her husband Bruce of Clearwater, Fla., and Al Mundy and his wife Martha of Virginia Beach; along with several nieces and nephews; treasured family friends, Billy McClanon and Lillian Fraud; and the many loving care givers of Atlantic Shores. With his brother, Al, Stephen continued the family construction business of A. Stanley Mundy & Company and retired in 1992. He contributed his time and talents to many committees and organizations such as serving as past state chairman for Ducks Unlimited, sitting on the Board of Directors with Middlesex Water Company in New Jersey, Mercy Medical in Virginia Beach and as president of the Backfield Wildfoul Guild in Virginia Beach. He was a faithful member of the Virginia Beach Community Chapel. An avid golfer, hunter and cook, Stephen loved life to the fullest. A memorial celebration will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Community Chapel, 1261 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, with a reception following immediately at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Mercy Medical, 4620 Haygood Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455., Charities


 


 

Nester, Hassell G.

s 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Crooked Oak Cemetery, Hillsville. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville., Charities


 


 

Newell, Wayne Lee

. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities


 


 

Nielsen, Ned Norton

NIELSEN, Ned Norton passed away Thursday, March 6, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 9, 1921 in Dannebrog, Nebraska, he was a U.S. Air Force B-24 bomber pilot stationed with the 13th Bomb Group in the South Pacific during World War II. After military service, he attended the University of Richmond. Always a lover of cars and food, Mr. Nielsen began his career at J.B. Hughes Motor Company, and later owned the Hughes House Restaurant on Broad Street and Nielsen's 3 N Restaurant on Thalbro Street. He was part owner of Nielsen Motors in Fredericksburg, Va. which began as a Volkswagen dealership. Mr. Nielsen and his son, Ned, acquired the Audi franchise and later the Dodge franchise. Retiring to Hertford, N.C., he continued his involvement in civic and church activities, serving as treasurer of the Hertford United Methodist Church and a commuting board member of Covenant Woods (formerly Richmond Home for Ladies). An accomplished private pilot and avid skier, he was a founding member of the Richmond Ski Club along with life long friend, Edwin Estes. A great cook, he enjoyed hosting parties, large and small, in his homes in Hertford, N.C. and Richmond. Mr. Nielsen is survived by two sons, Ned (Sally) of Hilton Head, S.C., and Christopher of Orlando, Fla. He is also survived by his sister, Elaine Dalhgren of York, Nebraska, and three grandchildren, Ned N. Nielsen of Atlanta, and Robin Anne and Bardwell Nielsen of Orlando. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 9, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hertford United Methodist Church, 200 Dobbs St., Hertford, N.C. 27944, Covenant Woods, 7090 Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 or the charity of your choice.


 


 

Nipper, Ann S. (Memoriam)

In Loving Memory of Ann S. NIPPER 2/1/1926 3/7/2002, Mom, it has been seven years today you went to be with the Lord. No matter how many years go by, you will always be in our hearts, our thoughts, and we will always cherish our memories of you., We love and miss you and Dad so very much,, Gene & Phyllis, Roger & Lillian, Grandchildren & Spouses, and Great-Grandchildren, Charities


 


 

Null, John

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Overton Jr., B. Harold

B. Harold Overton Jr. PLYMOUTH - B. Harold Overton Jr., 53, died March, 5, 2009. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Plymouth Church of God. Maitland Memorial Chapel is in charge. 


 


 

Parkes, Caroline Marie

PARKES, Caroline Marie, of Richmond, entered into eternal life March 2, 2009. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the: 


 


 

Payne, Carlton D.

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Payne, Donald

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Perkins, Wanda Hope

PERKINS, Wanda Hope, 46, of Goochland, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009. In loving memory of a mother, daughter, sister and friend, she accomplished many wonderful things in her life. But the most important thing she leaves behind is her strength. We lost her to cancer but she never gave up, she fought up until the end. She showed each of us what strength, endurance and "never give up" means. She leaves behind two children, a loving daughter, Elizabeth Hope Perkins, a wonderful son, Joseph Michael Perkins; understanding parents, mother, Betty Grace Fox, a father, Joseph F. Fox; a protective sister, Wilma Jean Tate; a wonderful love, Tony Rudder; her family from McKesson which had become long and many; her extended family which consisted of the Perkins, Foxes and Windhams; and family friends, and "her beloved dog, Rock." Her life always consisted of helping people and being there for her family, friends and loved ones; so we all wish you Godspeed where you can rest and be at peace and watch over each of us as we know you will never give up doing. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 8 from 1 to 4 p.m., with a memorial service beginning at 4 p.m. in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.


 


 


 


 

Perry, Lucille

. Born in Gates County, North Carolina, she was the widow of David Perry. She was a member of St. John Baptist Church where she was a former choir member. She was also a member of the church's Women's Board, Nurse's Unit and Missionaries. She was predeceased by her son, Sherman Hudson Perry Sr.; grandson, Keith Hudson; and siblings. She is survived by her four grandchildren, Gwendolyn Odom, Sherron Roberts, Angela Hudson and Sherman Hudson Jr.; great-grandchildren, Tamara, Marshall, Nathaniel, Jermaine, Nikki, Brandi and Tameika; a host of great-great- grandchildren, other relatives and friends; and special relative, Veronica Hudson. A funeral will be held Monday at noon in St. John Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Earls presiding. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery. Viewing will begin Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The body will be in the church Monday at 11 a.m. The family will assemble at the funeral home Monday at 11:15 a.m. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., is in charge., Charities


 


 

Persinger, Gracie Fridley

will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2009, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home, Covington, Va., Charities 


 


 

Pettus, Frances Yates

will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Powell officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Va. The Pettus family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., Charities


 


 

Plauka, Joseph J.

will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in First Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. William Trexler officiating. Inurnment will be held the same day at 2 p.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Lutheran Church Building Fund, 1301 Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA 23517 or a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be registered online at, Charities


 


 

Rainey Jr., Robert Lee

RAINEY, Mr. Robert Lee Jr., of 2413 Carmine Street in Richmond, born July 31, 1959, departed this life on March 1, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lucille Rainey, he leaves cherished memories with one devoted sister, Marian R. King; two sons, Joseph (19) and David (16); one grandson, Isaiah (4); two devoted nieces, Charmagne Price and Cornelia Bunch; a former wife, Angelia; one devoted maternal aunt, M. Louise St. John; a host of other relatives, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. His remains rest at the W. S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be conducted at the Watkins Community Chapel, 2701 Garland Ave., on Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.


 


 

Raynor, Bessie Marie

Bessie M. Raynor COLERAIN - Bessie Marie Raynor, 80, of the 200 block of Cremo Road, died March 5, 2009. A funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Piney Woods Chapel Baptist Church, Ahoskie. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. 


 


 

Rector, Charis Jean

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Reed, Jeffrey

Sgt. Jeffrey Reed, 23, of Chesterfield, Va., left this earth on March 2, 2009 while serving in Iraq. He was a member of the 411th MP CO out of Fort Hood, Texas. Jeffrey was a 2004 graduate of L.C. Bird High School. He loved his family and the Philadelphia Flyers. Jeffrey was proud to be a soldier. He is survived by his wife, Ashley Robbins Reed; parents, Mark and Mary Reed; sister, Cynthia Reed; brother, Sgt. Christopher Reed; grandmother, Ruth Russell Manus; uncles, George Reed, T.G. Manus and wife, Margie, Bobby Manus and wife, Jenny; father-in-law, Michael Robbins and wife, Cathy and children; mother-in-law, Patricia Davis and husband, Jeffery and children; grandmother-in-law, Louise Robbins; and many other relatives, friends and fellow soldiers. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Monday, March 9, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Jeffrey Reed Memorial Scholarship Fund, which can be sent to P.O. Box 55, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com


 


 

Reed, Pattie Akers

s will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Cannaday and the Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Beaver Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Blackwell. Friends may call after 8:30 a.m. on Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd., Charities


 


 

Rees, Eugenie Walker

will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Va., Charities 


 


 

Reid, Michelle S.

Michelle S. Reid PORTSMOUTH - Michelle S. Reid, 45, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ March 4, 2009, after a long and courageous struggle with a progressive illness. She was a member of Abyssinia Baptist Church and educated in New York. Michelle was a kind, gentle, loving and comforting woman to those fortunate to have known her. Although we know she is at peace, her absence leaves a void that we will miss and we will love her forever. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sisters, Brenda Floyd and Josephine Reid, both of Norfolk, Mindy Reid of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; her brothers, Freeman Reid of Virginia Beach, Ronald Reid of Chesapeake and Steven Reid of Oakwood, Va.; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine C. Reid, Freeman L. Reid; grandmother, Carrie R. Johnson and Louis C. Johnson. Viewing will be held Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. at Riddick Funeral Service. The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Abyssinia Baptist Church, 2816 Colley Ave., Norfolk. Family will be receiving guests for Michelle S. Reid at the residence of her sister, Brenda E. Floyd, 1420 Gabriel Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502., Charities


 


 

Riggle, Richard S.

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Ritchie, Victoria VanStavern - Victoria VanStavern Ritchie Victoria VanStavern Ritchie, age 63, of Manassas, passed away March 3, 2009 at Prince William Hospital. Born February 17, 1946, in ....

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Robertson, Jean Lee

Jean Lee Robertson, 79, of Roanoke, Va., died March 6, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities 


 


 

Roland, Carole Dawn

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Rome, Robert Vincent

at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities 


 


 

Rosenbaum Sr., James H.

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Ross, Jacquelyn Wood Osborne

ROSS, Jacquelyn Wood Osborne, 82, formerly of Richmond, Va., passed away March 3, 2009, in a Virginia Beach hospital. Mrs. Ross was born in Norfolk on November 22, 1926, to the late Olga Myrtle Wood Osborne and Reginald Stanley Osborne. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond, served as President of the Women of the Church, and for many years, arranged sanctuary flowers. She graduated from Hollins University with a major in Studio Art. During her long association with The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, she joined the Council in its first year. She enjoyed painting throughout her life, and was a member of the Richmond Artists' Association. She exhibited her work in Association shows and public exhibits. She enjoyed memberships with The Country Club of Virginia and The Tuckahoe Woman's Club, and served on the boards of The Kent Valentine House and The Woman's Club. For a number of years, she worked with the Children's Theatre of Richmond, and made costumes for their puppets. Mrs. Ross was an ardent gardener and a competitive flower arranger in Garden Club of Virginia shows. Her flower growing and arranging were a pleasure to her friends and associates. She was a member of The Boxwood Garden Club. She helped maintain the gardens at the Woman's Club, Wilton House Museum, and Garden Club of Virginia's grounds. Over the years, she researched family genealogy, resulting in a book on the Fentress Family. She was a member of The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and served as Assistant Registrar. Survivors include her husband, William Peter Ross; her children, Elizabeth Osborne Ross Manuck and her husband, Stephen Bennett Manuck, Stanley Wyche Ross, Jacquelyn Ross Smith and her husband, Charles Smith, William Peter Ross Jr. and his wife, Larisa Olshevska; her grandchildren, Carolyn Ross Manuck, Anton Ross, Brian Smith and Adam Smith; her sister, Geraldine Frances Osborne Molloy and her husband, Robert Kirkland Molloy. A memorial service will be held at Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond on Saturday (today), March 7, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Norfolk Botanical Gardens, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk, Va. 23518-5337. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hdoliver.com.


 


 

Russell, George William

will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2009, at Oakey's Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Scott Gabrielson officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities


 


 

Saunders, Elaine M.

SAUNDERS, Elaine M., of Chester, went to be with the Lord on Thursday March 5, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Harold Saunders Jr.; sons, Mark Saunders and his wife, Suzanne, Paul Saunders and his wife, Paige; daughters, Katherine Leinberger and her husband, Brian; Karen Bradley and her husband, Scott; brother, David Miller; sister, Julie Shumaker; grandchildren, Benjamin, Matthew, Kendall, Sydney, Kaitlynn, Tyler, Cole and soon-to-be, Baby Bradley. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday March 8 at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). Her funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be 3 p.m. at Alberene Cemetery, 3031 Alberene Church Road, Alberene, Va. (434) 971-4018. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made in memory of Elaine Saunders to Trinity United Methodist Church, 6600 Greenyard Road, Chester, Virginia 23831.


 


 

Sayers, Frederick Keith

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Scholl, Carolyn D.

Carolyn Dennison Scholl, 67, of Petersburg, Va., passed away March 4, 2009. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Scholl Cibula and family. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8 at McKenney Baptist Church, McKenney. There will be a private burial as Carolyn's rest continues at the family cemetery at Rocky Run Creek Farm, home of her nephew, David Cibula and family in DeWitt, Va.


 


 

Serpe, Laila Rae

Laila Rae Serpe VIRGINIA BEACH - Laila Rae Serpe, 12, died March 5, 2009, at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Laila was skiing with her family and left this world doing something that brought her great joy. Laila was a brilliant student at Cape Henry Collegiate School where she was much loved by her friends and faculty. She was a talented pianist, vocalist, figure skater, surfer, swimmer, athlete, artist and actress. She deeply loved her two black labs, and all of God's animals. She and her family belong to the Holy Family Catholic Church in Virginia Beach. Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Richard and Linda Serpe of Virginia Beach; her brothers, Sal, Max and Rex Serpe; her grandparents, Dr. Salvatore and Dorothy Serpe of Massapequa, N.Y., Helen Robichaud of China Grove, N.C.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She is also survived by countless friends. Laila's gift of her organs is saving the lives of other very lucky children. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Virginia Beach with Father Thomas J. Quinlan officiating. Burial will follow the Mass at Princess Anne Memorial Park. A Christian wake will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to support organ donation at LifeNet Health Foundation, 1864 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23453 or to Hope for Life Rescue, 610 Jack Rabbit Road No. 1, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Shelor, William Henry

William Henry (Bill) Shelor, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va.., Charities


 


 

Sher, Robert

Robert Sher PORTSMOUTH - Robert "Bobby" Sher, 69, died March 5, 2009, in Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Maryland after a brief illness. Bobby was born in Portsmouth, to the late Sadye and Louis Sher. Survivors include children, SueEllen Kelly (Jim) of Rockville, Md., Brian Sher of Trinidad, Calif., and Scott Sher (fiance Lauren Kessler) of Long Island, N.Y.; his former wife, Eileen Sher; his brother Norman Sher (Sandra) of Portsmouth; and nieces, Jacky Sher Raker (Pat) of Alexandria, Va., and Lynn Sher Cohen (Hugh) of Virginia Beach. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Alex, Rebecca, Joe and Matt Kelly and Dylan Sher. Bobby graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School where he was an outstanding athlete in football and track. He went to the University of Minnesota on a football scholarship and graduated from the University of Miami where he ran track. He also graduated from University of Virginia Law School and practiced law in both Virginia and Maryland. His greatest pleasure in life was being with his family and watching his grandchildren excel in sports. A funeral will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. in Washington Hebrew Congregation in Washington, D.C. Shiva will be observed at the home of Norman Sher in Portsmouth on Thursday, March 12, at 6 p.m. Contributions in Bobby's memory may be made to Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington,, Charities


 


 

Shuler, Luther C.

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Sinkiewicz, Steven S.

will be held Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Renee at 4705 Victory Road, Virginia Beach. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is in charge,, Charities 


 


 

Slemp, Ella Mae Perkins "Maw"

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Smith, James "Roscoe"

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Stacey, Beth Sadler

Beth Sadler Stacey VIRGINIA BEACH - Beth Sadler Stacey became the newest member of God's angelic choir March 5, 2009. He chose to bring her home after sharing her with us a mere 51 years, but she made her indelible mark on all those she touched around the globe while she was here. She was a voracious reader, a tireless advocate of health awareness and an accomplished teacher. She had an insatiable quest for knowledge and a contagious zest for life. She ran with the wind, climbed mountain peaks and surfed in the sun. Her gentle spirit and tender heart reached people and animals alike. She leaves behind her husband and soulmate, John Stacey; her parents, John and Dorothy Sadler; sister, Kris Hare; brother, John Sadler; nieces, nephews, a new great-niece and friends galore. In lieu of flowers, she wishes that donations be made to the Beth Stacey Memorial Fund, 1520 Selden St., Virginia Beach, VA 23454 which will be used for nursing students and animal care programs., Charities


 


 

Stewart, Mamie Wytch - Mamie Wytch Stewart Mamie Wytch Stewart, age 75, passed away on March 4, 2009 at her home in Manassas, Virginia. Survivors include her loving ....

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Stiles, Charles Joseph

Charles J. Stiles, 56, of Rocky Mount, Va., died at home in the arms of his wife on March 5, 2009. Charles, known as Charlie to those who knew and loved him, could often be found in his garage ready to talk "racing." He had a passion for race car parts and building stock cars. Charlie leaves behind his wife and adoring fan Shirley, who has been blessed to have shared a life with him for 36 years; his eldest son, Joshua Stiles, who resides in Florida; his youngest son, Seth Stiles and daughter-in-law, Tara, and granddaughter, Saige who live in Las Vegas, Nev.; an adoring mother-in-law, (Ma) Barbara Fontaine, of Florida; and a brother and his wife, Bill and Marilyn Titone, in Connecticut. Charlie lost his battle with cancer and the family would like to thank the Carilion Hospice Team for their support during a very difficult time. Charlie's wife and sons have been blessed by the support of good friends throughout Rocky Mount and FCHS "family" for helping them cope with their loss. The family will be celebrating the life of Charlie on Saturday, March 14, 2009, at their home in Rocky Mount, Va., from 1 to 5 p.m. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-3835, Charities


 


 

Swinton, Travis G.

In Loving Memory Travis G. Swinton March 7, 1972 - December 20, 2006 We love and miss you still. May God keep you in his care until we meet again. Love, Mother, Father Brother, Family and Friends, Charities 


 


 

Szewczyk, Frank J.

Frank Joseph Szewczyk, 91, of Colonial Heights, died on Friday, March 6, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory.


 


 

Tatum, Gaines

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Taylor, Elizabeth Pritchett

TAYLOR, Elizabeth Pritchett, died on March 5, 2009, at the age of 97. Elizabeth, known as "Dee," was a longtime resident of Richmond and last resided at the Westport Health Care Center. Dee attended Westhampton College until 1929 when she returned to Danville, Virginia, married, and worked for Dan River Mills. In the early 1950s, she moved to Richmond, where she worked for Fay Cline Insurance Company and later for Colonial Pipeline until she retired. In addition to her work career, she raised two children, William P. Taylor and Elizabeth Carolyn Taylor, as a single parent with love and unselfish devotion. She also bestowed this devotion upon her grandchildren who loved her like a second mother. Her spare time was spent playing the piano and for many years she played for the Unitarian Church in Richmond. Music continued to be a peaceful retreat well into her 80s. In addition to her children: son, William (daughter-in-law, Dorothy) of Hilton Head Island, S.C.; and daughter, Carolyn of Topping, Virginia, she is survived by five grandchildren, Dominic Carpin, Elizabeth (Beth) Carpin Cashin, Carter Carpin Wellford, John Carpin and Ashley Taylor Nichols. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends and family from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Bliley's, 3801 Augusta Avenue, Richmond, Virginia. There will be a graveside service at Highland Burial Park in Danville, Virginia, on Monday, March 9, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Benedict Catholic Schools, 3100 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. 23221.


 


 

Taylor, Lester R.

A funeral service for Mr. Lester R. Taylor will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009, at the New First Baptist Church, 1346 Grant Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. John B. Cole Sr., pastor, officiating, the Rev. Leroy Cherry, pastor of Third Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va., eulogist. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 2 p.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 1:30 p.m. at 1223 Hamilton St., Petersburg, the day of the services and may be contact by calling 804-477-6291 or 804-861-9518. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


 


 

Tenser, Anne Holt Hamill

at her home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the Fincastle Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 144, Fincastle, Va. 24090 for the refurbishment of the Fellowship Hall, or to a charity of your choice in her memory. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, Bonsack, 540-977-3909., Charities


 


 

Thacker III, Vernon G.

THACKER, Vernon G. III, 64, of Mechanicsville, lit up the heavens with his incredible loving spirit on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. He is survived by his devoted wife, Rose; daughter, Stephany; son, Chris and wife, Kim; one granddaughter, Madison; brothers, Glenn and wife, Patsy, Herbert (Stinky) and his wife, Hazel; sisters, Penny Otey and her husband, Sam, Judy Jefferson and her husband, Sonny; mother-in-law, Aniela Wisniewski; sister-in-law, Barbara Wisniewski; and brother-in-law, Henry Wisniewski; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; Melvin Hermann, Service Electrical business partner of 34 years; cherished friends, Bryan and Missy Martin, Sonny and Annie Johnson, and so many more. There will be a celebration of his life on Monday, March 9, at 2 p.m. at the West End Assembly of God, 401 N. Parham Road. In lieu of flowers, please help someone in need or donate to your favorite charity.


 


 

Thomas, Lewis Preston

Lewis Preston Thomas, 92, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2009. He was born in Roanoke County (Elliston/Lafayette), Va., on November 24, 1916. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie King Bass Thomas. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis Preston Thomas Jr. and wife, Katherine W. Thomas, and Horace Bass Thomas and wife, Margaret B. Thomas; five grandchildren, Lewis Thomas III, Joshua Thomas, Seddon Thomas, Horace Thomas Jr., and Andrew Thomas; and a brother, Joe C. Thomas., Mr. Thomas had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church earlier, and more recently at Second Presbyterian Church. He was a 1933 graduate of Salem High School, and a 1937 graduate of Roanoke College. He furthered his education at VBA Banking School at the University of Virginia, and at Rutgers Graduate School of Banking in 1952. He was also a graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Business in their Advanced Management Program in 1961., Mr. Thomas was a United States Army Air Corp. Veteran of World War II attaining the rank of !st. Lieutenant, serving as a Flight Instructor, and later as a Transport Pilot in the Pacific Theatre., Mr. Thomas retired as the Chairman of the Board at Bank of VirginiaRoanoke Valley, where he was also in charge of supervision of all banking functions in the mid state region. He also served as Director and Secretary-Treasurer of Thomas Brothers, Inc., Salem Ready Mix Concrete Inc., and Salem Foundations, Inc. He was a Trustee at Fork Union Military Academy, a former Board Member of the YMCA, the Roanoke Symphony Society, Roanoke City School Board, Roanoke Merchants Association, Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau, and the Virginia Association of Mental Health. Further activities included being a former President of the Blue Ridge Council-Boy Scouts of America, Roanoke Business Men's Club, former Board Member and Treasurer of the Roanoke County Chapter of the American National Red Cross, Roanoke City-County Unit of the American Cancer Society and the Roanoke Area TB Association and a former member and Vice President of the Roanoke Lion's Club. Mr. Thomas had also served as Chairman of the United Way Fund of the Roanoke Valley and he was also a Director of the Appalachian National Life Insurance Company., s will be conducted noon on Monday, March 9, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Avenue. L. Gerald Carter will officiate. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2009. Flowers would be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Boy Scouts of America. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities


 


 

Thomas Jr., Andrew J.

s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., Charities 


 


 

Thompson, Blanche

Blanche Thompson KELFORD - Blanche Thompson, 96, of the 100 block of Connaritsa Road, passed away March 5, 2009. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Spring Hill Baptist Church, Lewiston. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc., Aulander, is in charge.


 


 

Townsend, Richard

Richard Townsend, 49, of Martinsville, Va., died on Friday, March 6, 2009. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., Charities 


 


 

Trent, Clara Martin

s will be held 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at ColbertMoran Funeral Home Chapel, Gretna, Va., Charities 


 


 

Trout, David H.

s and a celebration of David's life will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2009, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Pastor Darren Potter officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The family extends its most sincere gratitude to family, friends, and Good Samaritan Hospice for their loving support. Those wishing to make a contribution in David's memory, please consider Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24018 The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 8, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities


 


 

Udell, David F.

Mr. David F. Udell died Friday, March 6, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, wwww.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.


 


 

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Uzzle, Mable C.

Mable C. Uzzle WINDSOR - Mable C. Uzzle of the 12400 block of Shiloh Drive died March, 4, 2009. A funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Chapel Grove United Church of Christ. Crocker Funeral Home Inc. is in charge.


 


 

Walker, Patricia Belinda

Patricia Belinda Walker, 57, of Salem, Va., passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Charities 


 


 

Walters, Dean Moyer

WALTERS, Dean Moyer, of Richmond, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He was born March 12, 1938 in Bent Mountain, Virginia, to the late Witt and Perdine Walters. He was preceded in death by a son, Dwayne Walters; three brothers, Carlton, Bobby and Billy Walters; a sister, Shirley Thompson; and a brother-in-law, Bee Thompson. Mr. Walters is survived by his wife of 22 years, Vicki B. Walters; children, Vicky W. Via and husband, Gerald, of Roanoke, Virginia, Cathy Sowers and husband, Wendell, of Christiansburg, Virginia; and a stepdaughter, Terrie Martin and husband, Ed, of Chesterfield, Virginia; two granddaughters, Melissa V. Johnson and husband, Brian, of Fincastle, Virginia, and Trisha T. Heidt and husband, Chris, of Radford, Virginia; three great-grandchildren, Ashleigh, Emma and Eli Johnson of Fincastle, Virginia; mother-in-law, Geraldine Blair; brother-in-law, Les Blair and wife, Lorraine, of Richmond, Virginia; sisters-in-law, Clair, Totsy and Peggy Walters; former wife, Bonnie Dunn of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He is also survived by his adored feline friends, Muffin and Lucy. A funeral service will take place at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 6, 2009 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home and again on Saturday one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Prevent-A-Litter (P.A.L.), 3421 West Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia 23221. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.


 


 

Wheeler Jr., Frank T.

WHEELER, Frank T. Jr., 57, of Mechanicsville, passed peacefully on March 6, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Debra Wheeler; two daughters, Kristy Wheeler and Julie Wheeler; son, Frank T. Wheeler III and his wife, Danielle; two grandsons, Cameron Wheeler and Malachi Morgan; brother, Randy Wheeler; and sister, Joyce Archenbronn. Frank will forever be remembered for his love for his family. He had a strong passion for fishing, the beach, and the ocean. The family would like to thank Hospice of Virginia for the compassionate care provided to them. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services will be held Monday at 1 p.m., with interment to follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Virginia.


 


 

Whitehurst, Ouida A.

Ouida A. Whitehurst PORTSMOUTH - Ouida Alford Whitehurst, 81, formerly of Saunders Drive, died March 6, 2009, in a Chesapeake hospital. A native of Taylor County, Florida, and a graduate of Florida State University, she was the widow of Floyd Thomas Whitehurst. Mrs. Whitehurst was a member of Portsmouth Church of the Nazarene and a retired biology teacher, teaching at Broad Street Junior High, Churchland High and Wilson High. She was a superb student who loved teaching and learning her entire life. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Carol Whitehurst; a son, Floyd David Whitehurst and wife Bonnie; a brother, Dr. M.E. Alford; two grandchildren, Sascha Demerjian and husband Peter and Isadora Pennington; and a great-grandson, Luca Demerjian. A funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Ken Rice. Entombment will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m., Charities


 


 

Whittier, Arthur "Allen"

will be held today at 1 p.m. at the Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, Md. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to the Eastern Shore Chapter, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21801 or Art in Education "Country Craft Guild," P.O. Box 701, Chestertown, MD 21620., Charities


 


 

Wiley, Ruby Mae

will be held Monday, March 9, 2009, 1 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home, interment will follow in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. There will not be a repast held following the interment. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services., Charities


 


 

Winchester, Mary E.

s will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, S.C., March 14, 2009, at 2 p.m. Services will be conducted by Erick Turner, chaplain, U.S. Army National Guard. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities


 


 

Wittrock, Natalie P.

WITTROCK, Natalie P., of Ashland, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009 in her home. She was born in Vermont and was a local resident for 34 years. She enjoyed homemaking, travel, golf and skating. She is survived by her husband, John; a daughter, Mylene of Bradenton, Fla.; and a son, Greg of New York City, N.Y. A remembrance will be held in her home from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. In lieu of flowers, hug your children.


 


 

Wolter, Joseph

will be held 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2009, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The Rev. Msgr. Thomas G. Miller will officiate. Entombment will follow at the Chapel Mausoleum of Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities


 


 

Wood, Barbara Jean Hall

Barbara Wood DENTON - Barbara Jean Hall Wood, 70, of Handy Road, died March 4, 2009. A funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. in Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel.


 


 

Woodell, Barbara G.

Barbara G. Woodell PORTSMOUTH - Services for Barbara Giarmono Woodell will be held at 4 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Charities


 


 

Wood Sr., Francis Eugene "Gene"

WOOD, Francis Eugene "Gene" Sr., 80, of Farmville passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009 in Lynchburg. He was born March 14, 1928 to William Henry and Margaret Camden Wood of Buckingham. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Edna Clabo Wood; three children, Sandra Wood Parker and husband, Marion Baker Parker, Jr. of Suffolk; Francis Eugene Wood Jr. and wife, Chris Clevenger Wood of Farmville and Dwight Alexander Wood and wife, Lisa Day Wood of Powhatan. He was beloved by his four grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren and one great-granddaughter. A funeral service will be held Sunday, March 8, 2009 2 p.m. at the chapel of Puckett Funeral Home with interment to follow at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery in Buckingham County. Family will receive friends Saturday, March 7, 2009 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Smyrna United Methodist Church, c/o Phyllis Goin, P.O. Box 490, 132 Campbell Hill Road, Prospect, Va. 23960, Buckingham Rescue Squad or to a charity of your choice.


 


 

Wyatt Jr., William

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Yitzhak Sr., Shaul G.

. After retiring, he went on to become an emergency dispatcher for the City of Virginia Beach. Even though most people didn't like that he spoke his mind, everyone looked to him for guidance and for the truth. He was loved by those who knew him. There weren't many people in his life that didn't appreciate Shaul for who he was. He is survived by his loving wife, Nerissa C. Stephensen; his mother-in-law, Felisa M. Cureg; his three daughters, Linette D. Perez, Edna R. Stephensen and Amy R. Ortiz; his son, Shaul G. Yitzhak Jr.; and his grandson, Luis A. Ortiz. He had one son-in-law, Miguel A Ortiz, who he always said he was so proud to have. He loved his family very much and the feeling is returned 100 times over. He will be missed so much, but everyone is glad that he is in a better place. We love you Dad!! H.D. Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, handled arrangements. Online condolences may be made at, Charities


 


 

Ziglar Jr., Hobart B.

s 11 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2009, at Salem United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett, Va., Charities 

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