Fannie C. Acord, age 84 of North Tazewell, Va., died Fri., June 26, 2009, at Tazewell Community Hospital. Born April 25, 1925 at Tazewell, Va., she was a daughter of the late Jesse and Nannie Elizabeth Sheets Asbury. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Acord; one son, Michael Lee Acord; one grandson, Billy Acord; two sisters; and nine brothers. Survivors include one son, Wayne Acord and his wife, Ernestine "Pete" Acord, of Burkes Garden, Va.; one granddaughter, Kim Childress and husband, Greg, of Burkes Garden, Va.; three great grandchildren, Makala Childress, Clay Childress, and Olivia Acord Young; one sister, Marie Lamantia of Pennsylvania; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 11:00 Mon., June 29, 2009 at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, Va., with the Rev. Kenneth Gillespie officiating. Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell, Va., served the Acord family. |
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Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Andersen, Sr. and their daughters Elizabeth and Rachel wish to thank all those who contributed to the Lt Richard F. Andersen, Jr. Memorial Scholarship fund in 2007. Your heartfelt thoughts were deeply appreciated. The scholarship has been awarded to Miss Sloan Gutkin of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach. Sloan will attend Virginia Tech, and will pursue a career in the medical or biomedical field., Make a memorial contribution |
. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home in Wichita Falls, Texas. Dr. Barker was born June 24, 1926 in Ocala, Florida to Rolfe Barker and Betty Cummings Barker. He attended schools in the Washington, D.C. area before serving in the United States Army in the Philippines during World War II. He earned the Bronze Star. After returning from the war, he married Maxine Dayton on June 5, 1948 in Narrows, Virginia. He attended Shenandoah College in Virginia for one year and graduated from Concord College in Athens, West Virginia with a Bachelor's Degree in biology. He earned a Masters Degree in Embryology from the University of Maryland and a PhD in Entomology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He taught Anatomy and Physiology at Radford College in Virginia before being named Dean of the Division of Natural Sciences and later Academic Vice President. He then became the Associate Executive Secretary of the Commission on Colleges for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1971, he was named President of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. In 1974 he became President of Midwestern State University where he served until 1980. In 1980, he left higher education and began a new career as an investment broker with A.G. Edwards and Sons. He retired from that company after 21 years., He was a member of First Presbyterian Church for 35 years where he served as an Elder, chairman of the First Presbyterian Foundation, Sunday School teacher for both the Friendship Class and the Men's Bible Class, lay minister, chairman of the Christian Education Committee, and member of the Weekday Ministries Board., He was very active in the Wichita Falls community. He served for many years on the Red Cross board, including serving as chairman during the 1979 Tornado. He was a member of and had served on the boards of both The Wichita Club and The Wichita Falls Country Club. He never missed breakfast at the Wichita Club every weekday with his close friends. He was currently serving on the Wichita County Tax Appraisal Review Board and the City County Hospital Board., He first played golf in Huntington, West Virginia at the age of 46 beginning a lifelong passion. He played at least 3 times a week after retirement and shot his age at The Cliffs on his 80th birthday., He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maxine; his two daughters, Kris Gossom and her husband, Woody and Adrienne Barker and her husband, Brian Dodson. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cody Carlton, Zak Carlton, Cara Slaybaugh and Rob Slaybaugh and step grandchildren, Jennifer Martin, Emily Arens, Kimberly Dodson and Mary Francis Dodson. He is also survived by his brothers, Robert and Gene and sisters, Linda, Irene and Norma., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Foundation, 3601 Taft, Wichita Falls, TX 76308. Tributes may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory Joreen V. Baxter September 24, 1949 - July 4, 2007 So many beautiful memories you left with us all. So much love you gave us. So much happiness, joy and laughter you shared with us all. We shall never forget, but always remember you as our angel with love. Family and Friends, Make a memorial contribution |
Virginia Louise Bushnell Bayne, 89, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Friday, July 3, 2009. Visitation on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
Rose W. Bazemore COFIELD - Rose Woodard Bazemore, 73, passed away July 2, 2009. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Bethlehem Baptist Church. Massey Funeral Home, Aulander, is in charge. |
Anthony James Beckner, 47, of Rock Hill, S.C., passed away Tuesday, June 30,2009. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Jean Copes Birsch NORFOLK - Jean Copes Birsch, 77, our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with her Lord Thursday, July 2, 2009. Jean was born in Parksley, Va., to the late Mildred E. and John B. Copes Jr. She was a member of Lafayette Presbyterian Church. Jean is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Landon S. Birsch Jr.; a daughter, Deborah B. Julian of Norfolk; two sons, Landon S. Birsch III and wife Janet of Norfolk and J. Andrew Birsch and wife Debbie of Chesapeake; a sister, Sue Bell Hand of Norfolk; and six grandchildren, Michael, Stephanie, Nathan, Rachel, Erin and Lanny. She was predeceased by a brother, Donald Copes and a sister Dorothy Kilgore. She was a loving wife, mother, and nanny to her grandchildren. The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Michael Danso, nurse Tina at Virginia Oncology and her Sentara hospice nurse, Roxie. A funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday in Lafayette Presbyterian Church with Pastor Max Culler officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lafayette Presbyterian Church, 1821 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23509 or the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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Bolding, Harriet J. - Harriet J. Bolding Harriet J. Bolding was born on July 10, 1947 to the union of Leon and Beatrice Johnson in Brooklyn, N.Y. She .... |
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Linwood Bridgers NORFOLK - Linwood Bridgers, 68, of the 3900 block of Llewellyn Ave., died June 30, 2009. A funeral will be at noon Monday in Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. |
s will be held at noon on Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Ivey Adams officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, and from 11 a.m. till noon on Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 6, in Riverside Memorial Park. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
In loving memory of Charles Calvin CAMPBELL 7/4/1950 11/28/2007, Happy 2nd birthday in heaven, we miss you so much every day, but know you are happy and, healthy now with your dad, family, special friends and Francie. You are always by our side and in our hearts., Mom and Family, Make a memorial contribution |
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Carter, William E. "Shorty" - William E. "Shorty" Carter In Memory of a Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother, and Friend. Always in our hearts and minds. You will .... |
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s 2 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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Ann H. Chesson WINDSOR - Ann Holder Chesson, 89, of the 200 block of W. Watson St., died July 3, 2009. A graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Edgewood Cemetery. Walker Funeral Home is in charge. |
s will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. George W. Stewart officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
William Albert Cook Jr., 79, of Roanoke, died Thursday, July 2, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
Margaret (Peggy) Croushore, 69, of Troutville, passed away Friday, July 3, 2009. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville., Make a memorial contribution |
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Curtis L. Baker, Sr. |
Jul 3, 2009 The funeral for Curtis Lee Baker Sr., 83, of 425 Tanglewood Drive, Martinsville, who died July 1, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Norris Funeral Services with Pastor Buster Mize officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at Norris Funeral Services and other times at the home. Baker was born in Henry County on July 7, 1925, to Jessie Ben Baker and Mattie Morris Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline W. Baker. He graduated from Spencer-Penn High School and served in the Army during World War II and in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from DuPont in 1986 after 38 years as a research and development technician. He was a member of Full Gospel Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Eunice Joyce Baker of the home; a son, Curtis Lee Baker Jr. of Montreal, Canada; two stepdaughters, Cheryl Belcher of Richmond and Amy B. Dodson of Martinsville; and a step-granddaughter. |
s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 4 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Winston Crichlow and the Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Bethany United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3329 Henry Road, Ferrum, Va. 24088. His family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral Service, exclusive provider for Veterans & Family Memorial Care, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
Linda Lou Ellen Deel, age 61 of Richlands, Va., passed away Thurs., June 25, 2009 at her home. Born Feb. 21, 1948 in Tazewell County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Doyle Robert and Helen Lucille Coe Shamblin. She was a member of Casey-Shortt VFW Post 9640 Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and David. She is survived by one son, Robert James (Robby) Deel of Ocala, Fla.; one sister, Becky Shamblin and fiancé, Paul Brooks, of Richlands; fiancé, Clinton Jennings; one nephew, Matthew Hurt and wife, Heather, of Abingdon; one niece, Renee MacNeil and husband, Patrick, of Johnson City, Tenn.; two grand nephews, Ashton Shane Hurt and Brett Codie Nunn; one aunt, Cora Blankenship. A memorial service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sun., June 28, 2009 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, Va., with Rev. Bill Fletcher officiating. Friends called after 1:00 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com. Singleton Funeral Service served the Deel family. |
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will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, is in charge. |
Linda Smith Dye, 66, died Mon., June 22, 2009, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Clyde T. and Helen Baldwin Smith and was a member of Arcadia Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Edward Dye. Mrs. Dye is survived by three children, Craig Dye and wife Janet of Charlottesville, Va.; Todd Dye and wife Lisa of Kingsport; and Thea Puckett and husband Jeff of Church Hill; seven grandchildren, Trenton, Lance, Dagny, Kassie, Ryan, Laken, and Lexie; and a brother, Bill Smith and wife Sue of Jewell Ridge, Va. A memorial service was held on Sat., June 27, at 11:00 a.m. at Arcadia Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Irwin officiating. Visitation followed the memorial service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Arcadia Presbyterian Church; 4616 Bloomingdale Pike; Kingsport, TN 37660. Please visit hamlettdobson.com for online condolences. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, served the family of Linda Dye. |
Curtis Lee Eggleston, 51, of Moneta, Va., died July 3, 2009. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Walker officiating. Interment will be in the Thomas Family Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday, July 4, 2009 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at, Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd., Make a memorial contribution |
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s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Curtis English officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. The family would like to thank her wonderful friends and caregivers, Beverly and Joe Rutter, Little Josiah and Ashley, CJ Johnson, Carolyn Rakes, Barbara Bradford and Bev Hall. Thanks also to Carilion Hospice of Franklin County, especially Karen Tosh, Fran Smith and Chaplain Rick Poland. Thanks for all the family and friends who came to visit. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to Carilion Hospice of Franklin County, 390 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151 or to a charity of your choice. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Saturday with her family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount and other times and the home of Carol and Perry Moran., Make a memorial contribution |
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In Loving Memory of Barry Wesley GARNETT on his 53rd Birthday, As we celebrate you today, we know you are with us, for we never lose the ones we love; they live on in our hearts., We Miss You,, Us, Make a memorial contribution |
Date of Death- June 26, 2009 Anna Lee Marshall Goodman, age 92 of old Route 11, Dublin, passed away Fri., June 26, 2009 at the home. Born July 10, 1916 in Tazewell County, she was the daughter of the late Grover Lee Marshall and Nancy Mae Addison Marshall. She was also preceded by her husband of 67 years, Rev. Charlie Hugh Goodman; one daughter, Nancy Lee Goodman; one son, Ellis Melvin Goodman; four brothers, Robert, James, Thomas and Kelly Marshall, and two sisters, Virginia Lee and Inez Smith. She was of apostolic faith. She was a devoted minister's wife for 67 years. Surviving: two daughters and sons-in-law, Helen Marie and Gene Keen, Dublin, Lois Kathleen and James Lukie Prescott, Dublin; sons and daughters-in-law, James Edward and Edna Goodman, Dublin, Thomas Samuel "Sammy" and Lana Goodman, Dublin; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Doris D. Goodman, Dublin. Funeral services were held Tues., June 30, 11:00 a.m. in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, with Pastor Michael Collins and Rev. Dale Akers officiating. Interment followed in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, at 3:30 p.m. where the family received friends prior to committal service in the Greenhills Mausoleum Chapel with the Bishop Dean Livingston officiating. The family received friends Mon. evening, June 29, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com. Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, handled the arrangements for the family. |
. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Monumental United Methodist Church, 450 Dinwiddie St., Portsmouth, VA 23704 or the Pilot Club of Portsmouth, 4201 Thistle Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23703., Make a memorial contribution |
Virginia Edith "Sally" Lovell Gravley, 84, of Foster Falls was called home Friday, June 26, 2009, after a valiant fight against congestive heart problems. Funeral service was held Monday, June 29, at the Foster Falls United Methodist church with the Rev. Lee Thomas and Jason Surratt officiating. The body was taken to the church one hour before service time. Interment followed in the Foster Falls Cemetery. She was born March 10, 1925, in Foster Falls, the daughter of the late William M. and Elva Young Lovell. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Claude William Gravley Sr., grandson Scott Allen Porter, brothers and sisters-in-law, Nathan "Tom" and Madeline Lovell, Oakley "Oak" Lovell, sisters and brothers-in-law Hazel and Rolla Mabry, Nell and Lonzie Coble, Richard "Mutt" Mahone and Buford Mabry. She never lost her sense of humor or spirit as the end approached. Sally was the beloved matriarch of the family who was always ready with a smile, comfort and wisdom for any occasion. She was a gentle soul who embraced life and family to the fullest. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Lonnie "John" Porter; her son Claude W. "Bill" Gravley Jr., all of Foster Falls; her granddaughters Brenda Surratt and husband Paul of Calhoun, Ga., Heather Dawn Gravley of Hillsville and Lori Kay Gravley of Wytheville; great-grandchildren Jason Surratt and his wife Mollie of Dalton, Ga., Kayla Surratt of Kennesaw, Ga., Brittney Surratt of Calhoun, Ga., Paige Sloan and Eli Sloan of Hillsville; sisters Helen Mahone and Ester "Sis" Mabry, both of Barren Springs, Dorothy Poston and her husband John of Roanoke and Martha Crockett and her husband Nathan; and, sister-in-law Daphene Lovell, all of Foster Falls. A special thank you and appreciation to Michelle Duncan whose care and concern helped ease her final days. Reese Funeral Home of Austinville was in charge of the arrangements. |
will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at the Cypress Point Country Club, 5340 Club Head Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. Anyone with a fond memory of Mary is encouraged to present it briefly at this time. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in memory of Mary to the charity of your choice. Those who cannot attend may offer condolences to the family online at, Make a memorial contribution |
George Gerald Hancock, 65, died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at his home in Mathews with loved ones at his side. He was born in Marion and later spent most of his life in Richmond. He is preceded in death by his two sisters, Linda Morris, and Carol Lefler, his niece, Cynthia Wiles, and his brother-in-law, Frank Morris. "Big George" was retired from Arcet Equipment Company, where he was store manager and enjoyed playing pranks on his co-workers and customers for over 25 years. He retired to Gloucester and recently moved to Mathews where he enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping and taking pleasure in the outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Jackie; his son, Gerald; his daughter, Tina; his four grandchildren, Megan, Jeremy, Jacob, and Mia; his niece, Becky Guillion, and nephews, Stevie Morris, Jason Morris, and Randall Morris; and their families who live in the Marion area. Interment will be private. A memorial service will be conducted at Woody's Funeral Home, Atlee Chapel, 9721 Shady Grove Road, in Richmond on Monday, July 6, at 7 p.m. Woody's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
T. Mitchell Hancock, age 74, of Severn, Md., passed away Thurs., June 25, 2009 in Bedford, Va., with his daughters at his side. He was born in Bland County, the son of the late Wilbur W. and Carrie McMeans Hancock. He served 23 years in the U.S. Army with two tours in Vietnam being awarded the Bronze Star. He also served a tour in Korea. He retired from the Army in 1977 and was a civil servant at Ft. Meade, Md., and retired after 20 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion and Ft. Meade Coffee Club. Mitch enjoyed spending in time in Burkes Garden, Va., with his very large family. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Charles, Mack, and Kenneth Hancock and June Cash; and three grandchildren. He is survived by his companion of 34 years and her son, Betty Brogdon of Severn, Md. and Frank Brogdon of Richmond, Va.; one son, Randy Hancock and Kathy of Wakefield, Kan.; two daughters, Catherine Ingram and Jeff of Lynchburg, Va., Linda Johnson and Darryl of Bedford, Va.; eight brothers, Edwin, Douglas and Ruth Ann, Ralph and Barbara, David and Trudy, Bobby and Margaret, Stanley and Mary Liz, Garland, Jerry and Joyce; two sisters, Anna Hough and Harry, Elizabeth Collins and James; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends, especially the Ft. Meade Coffee Club. Funeral services were held Sat., June 27, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. J.R. Gilman officiating. Interment followed in West End Cemetery. American Legion Post #9 conducted graveside military rites. The family received friends Sat. from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., was in charge of arrangements. |
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2 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2009, Lexington Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Harold Lee Sr. HECK 3-11-1935 7-4-1969, While we sadly miss your physical presence, we embrace the blessing of having you in our lives today., Your sister Stella, and maternal cousins, Make a memorial contribution |
on Saturday at Flora Funeral Service, exclusive provider for Veterans & Family Memorial Care, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Mildred D. Holland PARKSLEY - Mildred Dix Holland, 91, passed away July 1, 2009. A funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Williams- Parksley Funeral Home. |
Patsy Lou Hunt, loving mother, grandmother, devoted sister and friend, died on June 25, 2009. She was born on Oct. 2, 1942 to the late James and India Bentley in Saltville. She was also predeceased by her son, Dewey Lynn Hunt, and two brothers, Charles F. Coe and Melvin E. Bentley. She was employed by Camp Dogwood for the blind, Sherrills Ford, N.C., until she was retired by disability in 1994. She was most recently a resident of Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Survivors include her husband, Dewey Otto Hunt of Seven Mile Ford; two daughters, Tracy Diane Branson of Saltville and Jody Hunt Merritt of Rock Hill, S.C.; one son, James Hunt of Sherrills Ford, N.C.; three sisters, Betty J. White of Bristol, Tenn., Peggy C. Crawford of Mt. Airy, N.C., and Cathy A. Boardwine of Marion; four brothers, James Bentley Jr. of Morganton, N.C., John W. Bentley of Hickory, N.C., Rodney A. Bentley of Stanley, N.C. and Danny Lee Bentley of Saltville; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her many friends and associates. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 29, at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial followed in the Mount Rose Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to drhendersonfuneralhome.com. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. |
noon on Monday, July 6, 2009, at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
John Kelly "Johnny" Jackson, 76, of Ivanhoe died Saturday, June 27, 2009, in Wythe County Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Liberty Hill Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Bobby Lewis officiating. A graveside service will be held today at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery. He was born April 21, 1933, in Wythe County, son of the late George Thomas and Mary Magdelene Jackson. He was retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation, a lifetime member of the Ivanhoe Fire Department and a member of Liberty Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kitty Sue Morris; one sister, Golda Alley; and one brother, Charles Jackson. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Jackson; two daughters, Patty Archer of Ivanhoe and Nancy Archer of Max Meadows; four sons, George Kelly Jackson, Michael Maggard, Johnny Eugene "Chigger" Jackson of Ivanhoe and David Jackson and wife, Rena, of Wytheville; two grandchildren, and several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of the arrangements. |
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Jul 3, 2009 FERRUM — James Herbert Hodges, 86, of Ferrum, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009. He was born Nov. 4, 1922, to Peter and Sally Hodges. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Shively Hodges; and a brother, Raymond Hodges. Surviving are a son, Warren Hodges of Ridgeway; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; three brothers, Edgar Hodges of Penhook, Lenford Hodges and Hensil Hodges of Rocky Mount; and a sister, Hazel Lumpkins. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Maple Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Tilley officiating. The family will receive friends at Flora Funeral Service in Rocky Mount from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday. Memorials may be made to Solid Rock Baptist Church, c/o Rev. Steve Tilley, 5850 Henry Road, Henry, Va. 24102. |
s will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to , ATTN: Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas 75244 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, ATTN: Tribute Gifts Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, N.Y. 10008-0780. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held Monday, July 6, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Hales Chapel United Methodist Church in the Wolf Creek community near Narrows with the Rev. Leon O'Quinn officiating. Burial will follow in the Boyd Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests that those sending memorial contributions, please consider Pathway Christian Academy, 1550 Roanoke St., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Online condolence messages to the family can be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
James Edward King, age 91 of North Tazewell, Va., died peacefully Sun., June 28, 2009 at Heritage Hall in Tazewell, Va., with his family by his side. Born Oct. 9, 1917 in Lockgelly, W.Va., he was a son of the late Walter and Violet King. He grew up in West Virginia, graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1936 and worked at various jobs during his teen years. He married Edith Rone Ferguson on Jan. 28, 1938. They had five children and shared 59 beautiful years together. James and Edith moved to North Tazewell in 1938 and he worked for Pocahontas Fuel Company from 1937 until 1953. He then went to work as a mail carrier for the North Tazewell Post Office from 1953 until his retirement in 1977. He was a founding member of Fincastle Baptist Church in Tazewell, a member of the Tazewell Masonic Lodge #62 AF & AM, having received his 60 yr. pin, a charter member of the North Tazewell Lions Club, and was an avid supporter of Tazewell High School sports, receiving life time admission to all THS Athletic events. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, proud grandfather, and dear friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two infant sisters, Edythe King and Lorraine King; one brother, Bill King; and two grandsons, Bryan Scott Lee Blackburn and Jason McKinley Blackburn. Survivors are his children, Margaret Benson and husband, Bill, Faye Mundy and husband, John, all of North Tazewell, Va., J.E. King, Jr. and wife, Christine, of Abingdon, Va., Renny King and wife, Linda, of Bristol, Tenn., and Darlene Blackburn and husband, Jerry, of Tazewell, Va.; grandchildren, John Mundy, Jr. and wife, Joy, of North Tazewell, Va., Missy Richardson of Houston, Texas, Mandy Newman and husband, Mike, of Lenoir City, Tenn., Jimmy King, III and wife, Sherry, of Bristol, Va., Tina Blankenship and husband, Chris, of North Tazewell, Va., Lindsay Powers and husband, Church, of Greenville, S.C., and Addie Blackburn of Tazewell, Va.; great grandchildren are Natasha Blankenship and Nick Blankenship of North Tazewell, Va., Brittany Mundy and Jamie Mundy of Catlett, Va., Lance Mullins of Tazewell, Va., Morgan Newman of Lenoir City, Tenn., Jordan King, Kalyn King, and Ty King of Bristol, Va.; step granddaughter, Ady Ross of North Tazewell, Va.; great great granddaughter, Hannah Brown of Catlett, Va.; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Ferguson and Nancy Ferguson, both of Tiffin, Ohio, and Virginia King of Seffner, Fla.; many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wed., July 1, 2009 at the Fincastle Baptist Church in Tazewell, Va., with the Rev. J.C. Steele officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. Grandsons, John Muncy, Jr., Jimmy King, Ty King, Lance Mullins, Chris Blankenship, Mike Newman, and Nick Blankenship will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Brewster, Ray Wimmer, Jess Peery, Bob Surber, Harley Shaull, Peery Allison and Ike Dailey. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Tues., June 30, 2009 at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to TASK-Taking Action for Special Kids, P.O. Box 877, North Tazewell, VA 24630. |
Patricia Ann Rhodes King, 64, of Rural Retreat died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at her home. Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at the Lindsey Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. A private committal service will be held Wednesday at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Born in Wythe County on Jan. 13, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Charles Walter Rhodes and Lena Martin Hash Collins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garnett Lee King; her step-mother, Florence Rhodes; and a sister, Rhonda Rhodes-Brown. Survivors include a son and his wife, Eric and Christie King of Wytheville; two brothers, Randy Rhodes of North Carolina and Rick Rhodes of Florida; two half brothers, Jimmy Collins of Wisconsin and Dale Collins of Wytheville; two half sisters, Sharon Sexton of Wytheville and Cathy Collins of Mouth of Wilson; aunts and uncles, Vance and Peggy Hash of Rural Retreat, Clara and Norman Jacoby of Timonium, Md., and Betty and Bob Monroe of Atkin, Minn.; several nieces, nephews and cousins, including special niece Theresa Dix; and best friends, Juanita Furr, Debbie Akers and Mary Rhodes. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements. |
will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 6, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Blvd., Chesapeake. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Tamela P. Kirk BLACK CREEK - Tamela Price Kirk, 48, of Southampton County and a resident of Black Creek, passed away July 1, 2009. She was a native of Johnston County, N.C., and the daughter of the late Ruth Carol Edmond and Charles B. Price. Tamela is survived by her husband, James L. Kirk. Together they owned Back Woods Leather in Churchland. She is also survived by her daughter, Betty D. C. Joyce; two sons, Jake B. Schafer and Travis C. Schafer; grandson, Blake Schafer; three sisters, Becky Travioli, Donna Phillips and Deborah Stone; three nieces and four nephews. A funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, with visitation to follow. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Salvation Army. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
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Estela Francisco Lasala, age 84 of Claypool Hill, Va., formerly of the Philippines, now rests in the infinite warmth and embrace of Our Lord. She returned to her God and Creator on June 5, 2009. Born on March 9, 1925 and preceded in death to Benito A. Francisco and Remedios Rodecillas; preceded in death by husband, Vivencio V. Lasala and one daughter, Eunice F. Lasala. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Richlands and La Carlota Evangelical Church in the Philippines. She is survived by daughter, Louella L. Motos and husband, Ramon, of Claypool Hill with whom she resided, Roxanne L. Chan and husband, Carlo, Sharyn L. Fajardo and husband, Patricio, all of California; son, Edsel Lasala and wife, Beam, of the Philippines; grandchildren, Rosel A. Moore and husband, Jeffrey, Jerel Motos, Renelle Sutton and husband, Kyle, Carla Tupas and husband, Alexis, Nicole Fajardo, Jacqueline Fajardo and Tatiana Lasala; great grandchildren, Tyler, Allain, Caileigh and Cullin; sisters, Lourdes Delgado and Benita Rodriguez; brothers, Exequil Francisco Nonato and Norman Francisco; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 9:00 a.m. Thurs., June 11, 2009 at La Carlota Evangelical Church. Interment followed in the La Carlota Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. Presidential Chapel, Rolling Hills Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Gethsemane Baptist Church, 2902 Clinch Street, Richlands, VA 24641 or La Carlota Evangelical Church, c/o Mrs. Louella Motos, 461 Star Street, Pounding Mill, VA 24637. Obituary information submitted by Singleton Funeral Service, Cedar Bluff, Va. |
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Jul 3, 2009 The funeral for Laura Leigh Blankenship, 40, of Martinsville, who died June 29, 2009, was held Thursday at Community Funeral Home in Stuart with Dr. Mike Hatfield officiating. Burial was in the Ferris-Roop family cemetery at Patrick Springs. Pallbearers were Steven Moore, James Keaton, Gary Darden, Paul Roop, Donnie Maxie and Kevin Harris. |
Redden Lee Jr. ROBERSONVILLE - Redden Lee Jr. of the 500 block of W. Green St., died July 2, 2009. A funeral will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Willow Chapel Baptist Church, Gold Point. Gilliam Funeral Home is in charge. |
Beverly Anne (Bev) Long, 63, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2009. She was a dedicated RN at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ralph and Beverly Printz. Her surviving family includes her god-daughter, Monica Bennett; special friends, Ernestine Bennett, Rhona Langridge, Veronica Bennett, and Nila Gray; many special co-workers and residents at the VA Care Center who loved her dearly; and her beloved pet, Megan. A celebration of her life is being planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Salem Animal Shelter, 1301 Indiana Street, Salem, Virginia 24153. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Long family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
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Herman Eugene (Sonny) Madison Jr., 74, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory., Make a memorial contribution |
s director at what was then Hampton General Hospital in 1987. After earning a master's degree in administrative sciences at George Washington University, Martine began a second career in human resources that was well suited to her fair-minded and generous nature. She quickly became HR director at Hampton General and worked in various HR positions at Sentara Healthcare after that network's merger with the hospital. She retired from Sentara earlier this year. Martine was a mentor to many current and former Sentara human resources professionals. Her work colleagues were among several large circles of friends she accumulated over the years without really trying. Her unselfish spirit and ready and hearty laugh drew people to her, and she was regarded as a "best friend" by more than a few. Martine's greatest joy was her son, Zachary, born in 1992. She left her fast-track career path to be the mom she wanted to be. She also loved traveling, and even after her cancer diagnosis traveled twice to Italy and to other beautiful places. She was a voracious reader, with mysteries her favorites. She also enjoyed cooking, especially the recipes handed down from her Italian-born grandmother and other relatives. Martine was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, where she volunteered as a religious education teacher. She had been a member of the Larchmont Circle of Friends, which raises money for Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. Beside her husband and son, other survivors include her brother, Albert Romano of Fairfax, Va., and his sons, Jacob and Joshua; her stepmother, Rose Romano of Uniontown, Pa.; her stepsister, Toni Schwartzmiller of Mount Lebanon, Pa., and her daughters, Lorenza and Gabrielle; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and many other relatives. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Norfolk, with a reception for family and friends at that time. Details will be published at a later date. Friends are asked to withhold gifts of flowers and memorial donations at this time, pending the creation of a nonprofit foundation in Martine's memory to promote Italian language studies among high school students in Hampton Roads. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
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Margaret Smith McCullough, 99, of Lexington, Va., died Thursday, July 2, 2009. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2009, at the home of Barbara London, 400 Margaret's Lane. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Hunter R. McKee, 95, formerly of Glade Spring, died on June 29, 2009 in Cross Keys Village Community in New Oxford, Pa. He was the son of the late Roy M. McKee Sr. and Lula Mountain McKee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Marie Pearce McKee. Survivors include his children, Nancy V. Lafferty and her husband, Jim, and David M. McKee and his wife, Carol; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service was conducted in Mt. Olivet Cemetery on Friday, July 3, at 3 p.m. with Father Paul Meir officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Soaring Eagle, P.O. Box 879, Billings, Mont. 59103. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleys.com. Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. |
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s 11 a.m. today at Suck Spring Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443., Make a memorial contribution |
Lessie Dunford Holmes Neel, 92, died on June 26, 2009. She was at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was born July 28, 1916 in Bear Wallow to the late Jacob and Christine Dunford. She was the last of her immediate family of 13 children. She was also preceded in death by first husband, Robert M. Holmes, who was the father of her children, and her second husband, Richard Neel. She was a long-time member of Midway Chapel Church in Saltville. Survivors include her two sons, Harless Holmes and wife, Peggy, of Meadowview, and Thurman "Buddy" Holmes and wife, Grace, of Bristol; three daughters, Annie M. Garza of Saltville, Clara Felty and husband, Bacel, of Bristol, and Gladys Handley and husband John, of Glade Spring; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenny Gilbert officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. The family received friends Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers were the grandsons, great-grandsons, and members of the family. Flowers are appreciated or memorial donation may be made to Midway Chapel. Online condolences may be made at drhendersonfuneralhome.com. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. |
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Ethel Mae Cornett Neugent, 66, of Speedwell died Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Funeral service was held Friday, July 3, at 2 p.m. at Speedwell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Doug Stuart officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Arlyn and Della Hale Cornett. She was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Cornett. Survivors include a son, Marvin Neugent of Wytheville; a sister, Mary Richardson of Speedwell; a sister-in-law, Ella Cornett of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Speedwell United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Lea Horney, 1266 St. Peter's Rd., Speedwell, VA 24374. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
Jackie Lee Norris Jr., 32, died Monday, June 29, 2009 at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap. Survivors include two sons, Robert Norris and Cody Norris of Saltville; daughter, Janice Norris of Starusburg; parents, Jackie and Polly Norris of Saltville; two sisters, Charity Rouse and husband, Clifton, of Glade Spring, and Angela Norris, and Ben Terry of Chilhowie; brother, Cory Norris of Saltville; and one niece and several nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Barry Loupe officiating. Burial followed in the Elizabeth Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Cory Norris, Doug Haga, Eric Haynes, Steve Moore, Perry Flinchum, and George Norris. Online condolences may be sent at drhendersonfuneralhome.com. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. |
Jerry Dean Osborne, 66, died on June 29, 2009 at this home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nancy and Melvin Osborne, brothers, Merle and Wayne, and a sister, June Chapman. Survivors include his wife, Brenda B. Osborne; daughter, Tina O. Frye of Seven Mile Ford; granddaughters, Kara and Kelly Frye of Seven Mile Ford; brother, Robert Osborne of Marion; sister, Violet Henderson of Saltville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Surber and the Rev. Willis Osborne officiating. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service. Graveside services and military rites by the Marion V.F. W. post were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Elizabeth Cemetery. Pallbearers were family and friends. Online condolences may be sent to drhendersonfuneralhome.com. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. |
William (Bill) Parker, 80, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Friday, July 3, 2009. Visitation Sunday, July 5, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. J. Michael Palmer, the Rev. Owen Stultz, and the Rev. David Shumate. 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 Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, at First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach by the Rev. Albert G. Butzer III. Online condolences may be made to the family at, . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society., Make a memorial contribution |
Captain William (Bill) Jasper Peters III, age 75, USNR (Retired) joined his Lord and Savior at 8:50 p.m., June 24, 2009. Since his marriage in 2007, Bill had lived with his wife, Mary Sue Newsome, in Pulaski, Va. The earthly cause of Bill's passing was lung disease, which had caused him to reside in the Pulaski Community Hospital intermittently for the last six months. Born in Bluefield, W.Va., Bill traveled and lived in various locations with his parents before settling in his mother's south-western Virginia town of Richlands where he attended Richlands High School and graduated in 1952. He next attended the University of Richmond for 2 years before entering the United States Naval Academy where he graduated in 1958 with a degree in General Engineering. Upon graduation, Bill was commissioned as an Ensign USN, married Carolyn Holmes of Alexandria, Va., and deployed aboard a Norfolk based Navy supply ship. He was accepted into the submarine program and transferred to New London, Conn., to undergo training. After submarine school, Bill was assigned to the USS Carp. Serving three years of active duty on The Carp in which he held several progressively responsible positions, Bill shifted to the Naval Reserve to pursue a civilian career working on and with the Submarine Navy. Back in civilian life, Bill accepted a position as an engineer specializing in submarine navigation with the Applied Physics laboratory (APL) of The Johns Hopkins University. He remained in the employ of APL for the next 36 years, pursuing a myriad of different submarine related projects. Evaluation of the navigation subsystem of the Polaris Submarine fleet was his first assignment. His efforts here were rewarded by his appointment as the project supervisor. Wearing a double hat as supervisor, Bill also became the project manager for LONARS (LOran NAvigation Receiving System), a task that Bill dearly loved and enjoyed. LONARS enabled the Loran C Navigation system, state of the art signal processing, and improved navigation accuracy by a factor of five. Thus enabling Naval ships to more precisely know their position and enabling civilian vessels to better perform many under-seas charting functions. The second half of Bill's career at APL centered on an evolving series of submarine ballistic weapon system - evaluation program management assignments, starting with the Polaris and Poseidon systems and culminating with the overall direction of the APL Trident I and Trident II evaluation programs. Linked with this latter effort was another of Bill's fun jobs, a job that he truly enjoyed. That was the management of the United Kingdom Polaris and Trident II DASO (Demonstration And Shakedown Operations) tests and evaluation efforts. These operations take place at Cape Canaveral, Fla., and in limited scope in the waters off the United Kingdom. Based on verifying that each submarine is ready in all aspects to deploy on an operational patrol, Bill thoroughly enjoyed working with the officers and men of the British Navy and applying lessons learned on the US systems, to similar but different systems that were built in the United Kingdom. During his early days at APL, Bill managed to make time available while working, traveling and raising his family to acquire a Masters Degree in Numerical Science from The Johns Hopkins University. Based on his performance at APL, he was recognized by The Johns Hopkins University as a member of APL's Principal Staff, which is the equivalent of being an Associate or Full professor on the University staff. While pursuing his career in the Naval Reserves, Bill progressed upwards, retiring in 1988 as a Captain. Throughout his career, Bill was known as a hard working, conscious, persistent worker and supervisor with a fair and gracious attitude towards peers and subordinates. Throughout his life, he was known as a person with a warm heart and a man of his word. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Mary Sue Newsome-Peters, of Pulaski, Va. Bill was predeceased by his first wife, Carolyn, and is survived by his daughter, Virginia Tadvick, of Mooresville, N.C., her husband, Gary, and their children, Jonathan and Elizabeth; his step daughter, Susan Lundy, and her husband, Kenny, of Pulaski, Va., their daughter, Tara, and husband, Jason Batten, and two great grandchildren, Conner and Zach Batten; his step son, Brooks Newsome and his wife, Alyson, of Fairhope, Ala., and their children, Jacob and Blayne. Visitation was held at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home in Pulaski from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sat., June 27, 2009. Funeral Services were held at First United Methodist Church Sun., June 28, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. with the Reverend Hugh Kilgore officiating. Reception at the church Family Life Center followed. Final burial services will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to the First United Methodist Church Missions Fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski. |
Margaret Ann Hazelton Phister, 71, of Moneta, Va., died Thursday, July 2, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mtn. Lake, 540-721-9375., Make a memorial contribution |
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Linden Justice Reid, 79, of Salem, Va., passed away Friday, July 3, 2009. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
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Tyrone M. Riddick SUFFOLK - Tyrone McAnthony Riddick, 55, of the 5300 block of Nansemond Parkway, departed this life Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Harborview Emergency Center, Suffolk. He was born June 2, 1954, in Nansemond County, Virginia, to Evelyn Hurdle Riddick and the late David J. Riddick. After graduating from John Yeates High School in Suffolk, he joined the U.S. Navy. He was a lifelong member of Union Baptist Missionary Church, Suffolk. He was the maternal grandson of the late Willie G. and Eliza Hurdle and the paternal grandson of the late Essie and David Barnes. Tyrone is survived by his mother, Evelyn Louise Riddick; his sons, Michael Brittle and Tremayne Sivels; daughters, Tymetrice McClary and Sherita McClary; a brother, Larry M. Riddick (JoAnne); two sisters, D. Teresa Powell and Debra Barnes (Larry); four grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of life will be held Monday, July 6, at noon in Union Baptist Missionary Church, 5132 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk, where Bishop C.V. Russell Sr. is pastor. The family will receive friends at 5365 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Oscar Lewis ROCK It's hard to believe a year has passed since we lost you, we miss you and love you more than words could ever express., WE LOVE YOU, Lois, Kenneth, Tammy, Faith, Preston, Sisters and Brothers-in-Law,, Many Nieces and Nephews, Make a memorial contribution |
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Frances Halbert Russell, 94, of Winchester, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in a local nursing facility. She was born in 1915 in Staunton, the daughter of the late Colonel Ted G. and Massie Russell. She was a retired chemistry professor with Shenandoah University, Winchester, and formerly with Marion College and Roanoke College. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Winchester Women's Civic League, Winchester Stamp Club and Winchester Pilot Club. She was a graduate of Mary Baldwin receiving a Bachelor of Science in chemistry, and the University of North Carolina where she received a Masters Degree. Survivors include her niece, Rusty Dodd, and her husband, Richard, of Star Tannery. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Boyd Chapel, with the Rev. Richard Riefsnyder officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 10 until 11 a.m., at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind, E. Beverly Street, Staunton, VA 24401. Sign the guestbook and view obituary at www.ompsfuneralhome.com. Omps Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
s will be held 2p.m. Monday at Oakey's South Chapel with Chaplain Kathy Hull officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Light Mausoleum in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the . Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory Eddie Lee Scott, Jr. August 20, 1954 ~ July 4, 2008 "Sometimes It's Hard To Understand Why Certain Things Must Be; But There's A Reason For It All, Beyond Our Power To See." I Miss You & Love You Very Much, Karen, Make a memorial contribution |
Thomas Jackson Sheppard, 80, died Monday, June 29, 2009 at his daughter's home in Marion. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nannie Sheppard, parents, Margie and Thomas Sheppard, brothers, Van Sheppard and Sam Sheppard. Survivors include his sons, Mark Sheppard and fiancée, Kim, of Abingdon, and Oaksey Rickman and wife, Donna, of Meadowview; daughter, Rose Alexander and husband, Bob, of Marion; four sisters, Betty Cornett, Evelyn Lee, Mary Weir and husband, Scott, all of Saltville, and Hilda Cannon and husband, Johnny, of Glade Spring; brother, Roy Lee Sheppard of Saltville; five grandchildren, Victoria, Julie, Audrey, Adrienne, and Justin; two great-grandchildren, Haylee, and Emilee; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Henderson Funeral Home with Pastor Phillip Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. The family received friends Tuesday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at drhendersonfuneralhome.com. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. |
Nellie Barker Smith, 79, died Friday, June 26, 2009 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul F. Smith. She was a member of the Marion First Church of God and retired from Harwood Manufacturing after 42 years of service. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed. Survivors include one daughter, Diane S. Eller of Marion; two sisters, Allene Roop and husband, Howard, of Bristol, Goldie Carpenter, and husband, Coy, of Marion; two grandchildren, Richard K. Keesling Jr. of Marion, and Paula Harvey, and husband, Rocco, of Cookeville, Tenn.; one great-grandchild, Kyleigh E. Harvey; special friend, James Cline of Marion; several nieces and nephews; and special pet, LeeRoy. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 27, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Bill McCollian officiating. Graveside services were conducted on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Rose Lawn cemetery. The family received friends Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory was in charge of arrangements. |
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Margaret Steffen CHESAPEAKE - Margaret "Peg" Steffen was borne into eternal life July 2, 2009. Born in County Mayo, Ireland, Sept. 19, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Anne O'Malley. She was predeceased by her loving husband, George D. Steffen. Mrs. Steffen grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, raised her family in Norfolk and was a resident of Chesapeake for the last several years. She was a homemaker, longtime member of St. Mary's Basilica, Christ the King Catholic Church and most recently Church of the Resurrection. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend, always caring for others and sharing her Irish wit. Survivors are her children, Sheila Cross and husband Jerry of Swainsboro, Ga., Georgia Steffen of Point of Rocks, Md., Maureen Harman and husband Bill of Chesapeake, Margaret Mucciola and husband Bob of Windber, Pa., George Steffen Jr. and wife Ashley of Chesapeake; six grandchildren, Matt Peppers and wife Jessica of Portsmouth, O'Malley Brandt of Chesapeake, Nicole Mucciola of Philadelphia, Michael Mucciola of Windber, Pa., and Kylie and Bridget Steffen of Chesapeake. She was predeceased by a grandson, Terry Peppers; her sisters, Kathleen, Helen and Theresa and her brothers, Tom and Charlie. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church, Portsmouth, with Father Michael Boehling officiating. Entombment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Norfolk, following the Mass. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Boulevard Chapel. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the entire staff at Golden Living Center, Portsmouth, and to Odyssey Hospice for their compassionate care of their mother as well as the entire family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23703., Make a memorial contribution |
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Bill Strickland SUFFOLK - William Edward "Bill" Strickland Jr., 80, died July 3, 2009, in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Wayne County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Maggie Willa G. and William E. Strickland Sr. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, William T. Ellis and brothers, Ralph, Earl, Tiny, James and P.C. Strickland. Mr. Strickland was self employed as a contractor and as a farmer and attended Western Branch Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Edna A. Strickland; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda S. and Jim Dinsmore, Margaret S. and Wayne Boyce, all of Suffolk; sister, Christine Saunders of Hampton, Va.; grandchildren, Heather Boyce of Suffolk, J. Stock and Amy Dinsmore of Virginia Beach; great-grandchildren, Kaylin and Holly; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory by the Rev. Tim Rawls with burial in Holly Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Western Branch Baptist Church, 6952 Old Myrtle Road, Suffolk, VA 23434 or the , 604 Constance Woods Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434. Condolences may be registered at, Make a memorial contribution |
Edith F. Stump, 88, widow of George H. Stump, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at her home in Marion. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sybil Stump; three sisters, Virginia Dunford, Alice Brooks and Clara Bell Morrison; four brothers, Rader, Howard, Garland and Talmage Fortner. Survivors include one brother, Sam Fortner of Marion; four nieces, Katherine Ann Carr of Elliott City, Md., Phyllis Falland of Mt. Airy, Md., Judy Testerman and husband, J.C., of Marion and Sharon Ogburn of Roanoke; three nephews, Claude Brooks Jr. of Wytheville, Gene Huff of Chilhowie, and Conley Dunford Jr. of Glen Burnie, Md.; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, July 2, at 7 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Teague officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date in Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Tenn. The family received friends Thursday from 6 p.m. until the time of service at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory was in charge of arrangements. |
In loving memory of, Virginia D. Toben, July 4, 1926 - June 7, 2008, We miss your voice, smiles, and hugs. We cherish our memories with you and feel blessed that you were in our lives. As we celebrate your life, we find comfort in knowing that someday we will share eternity with you. Happy 2nd birthday in Heaven!, Love, Your children, grandchildren, husband, and family, Make a memorial contribution |
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WRIGHT, Elizabeth Glick, 88, of Cartersville, Va., died Friday, July 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Robert William Glick and Roy Wickliffe Wright. She is survived by two sons, James David Wright and R. William Glick Wright; one brother, Richard Wright; and one grandson, Robert William Glick Wright Jr. Remains rest at the Norman Funeral Home, Goochland, Va., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2009. Interment will be in Hammond, Indiana. |
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Jul 3, 2009 The funeral for Virginia Brim Tuggle, 92, of Stuart and formerly of Spencer, who died June 30, 2009, was held Thursday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. The Revs. Bernard Handy, David Heath and Joe Shockley officiated. Burial was in Old Well Christian Church cemetery. Pallbearers were R.D. Dillon, James Robert Brim, Mike Williams, Larry Hairston, Josh Williams, Ronnie Bowman, Charles Rakes, Clyde Hill, Richard Wood and Paul Layman. |
In Loving Memory of Madeline WALDRON Happy Birthday, Gaga!!, We know you are watching the fireworks from heaven!, We love and miss you!, Your Loving Family, Make a memorial contribution |
Willie Beatrice Watson PORTSMOUTH - On Wednesday morning, July 1, 2009, Willie Beatrice "Bea" Mercer Watson peacefully went to rest in the arms of her heavenly Father. Born April 1, 1919 in Currituck County, North Carolina, to the late Noah and Mary Alice Mercer, she was the widow of Dr. R.M. Watson. She was a graduate of the Currituck County public schools and McGlone's Beauty College. An accomplished beautician, she had successful practices in Elizabeth City at Bea & Jean's Beauty Parlor and in Portsmouth at Hattie's Beauty Shop. She was a member of New Providence Baptist Church, Shawboro, N.C., and former member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Portsmouth. She loved attending church and listening to good preaching and gospel music. Her memories will always be cherished by her daughter, Clementine Cone (Charles); grandchildren, Dariel Dixon (LaWanda), Charles Cone Jr. (Leigh), Randy Cone, Ashley Cone; a son, Ellis Mercer (Mamie); devoted nieces and nephews, Randolph Spellman (Katherine), Ulysses Spellman, Audrey Worrell (Charles); two sisters-in-law, Mamie Mercer and Martha King; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom she loved dearly. She will also be missed greatly by her very dear friend and partner, Gladys Hill. A funeral will be held at noon Monday in St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 2714 Frederick Blvd. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
11 a.m. Saturday, July 4, 2009 at McCoy funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
Elsa C. Willis ONANCOCK - Elsa C. Willis died July 2, 2009. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Williams- Onancock Funeral Home. |
will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. |
. He was an excellent woodworker and he dearly loved making clocks. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anna G. Young; sisters, Dolly Lee and Minnie Sweeney, both of Christiansburg; many nieces, nephews and friends; and a special niece, Sandra Thomas. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. at 12 noon Monday, July 6, 2009. The Rev. John Fox will officiate. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
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