will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7, in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens by Father Joseph H. Metzger III. The viewing will begin Thursday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Memorial contributions may be made the , or to the local SPCA. The family would like to offer their sincere appreciation to the hospice team and homecare staff, Rita Lawson, Francis Harris, Lorraine Hanchard and Maurene Patterson for the love and care given to Mrs. Alberti. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
Jaunita Newsome Andrews, 87, of Hopewell, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, in John Randolph Medical Center. She was born in Alabama and had been a long-time resident of Hopewell. Mrs. Andrews was a member of Powers Memorial Baptist Church and enjoyed square dancing in her spare time. She was a retired civilian employee from Fort Lee, where she worked as an off-set printer operator. Mrs. Andrews was preceded in death by her parents, Paul L. and Minnie Lee Plaster Newsome; her husband, Herman E. Andrews Sr.; and three brothers, Oscar, Charles and Lester Newsome. She is survived by two sons, Herman E. Andrews Jr. and his wife, Annette, of Hopewell, David P. Andrews and his wife, Maria, of Quinton, Va.; a daughter, Clara F. Howerton and her husband, Nathan, of Amelia County; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Katherine N. Lowder of Melbourne, Fla., Nellie N. Parsons of Phenix City, Ala.; two brothers, Royal Newsome and Ernest Newsome, both of Melbourne, Fla. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at noon Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, in Blandford Cemetery, on Crater Road in Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Dr. Robert Breckenridge, pastor of Powers Memorial Baptist Church, officiating. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com. |
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s will be at 12 noon on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Walter Wood and Pastor Tony Atkinson will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
s are pending. Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads office, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
Wallace Baughman CHESAPEAKE - Wallace Edward "Eddie" Baughman, 71, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, in a local hospital. Born April 5, 1938, in Missouri, he was the son of Wallace and Alma Baughman. Eddie retired as a heavy equipment mechanic for Portsmouth Marine Terminal after 26 years. He loved riding motorcycles and was a member of the Honda Riders of Tidewater. Eddie was preceded in death by his wife, Lois I. Baughman and a daughter, Mary Baughman. He is survived by three daughters, Lucy Baughman, Tresa Sears and Connie Brown; a stepdaughter, Laura Case; two stepsons, Larry and Charles Akers Jr.; three sisters, Lois McCurdy, Jenny Windsor and Gay Scott; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Tim Piland. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the or CHKD., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel, 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, ., Make a memorial contribution |
Morris F. Bland Jr., "Cubby," of 2017 Walton St., Petersburg, peacefully entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2009, at McGuire Veterans Hospital, Richmond, Va. He was the son of the late Minnie Diggs and Morris Bland Sr. He was born April 9, 1948, in Dinwiddie, Va., and graduated from the Carver High School, Chester, Va. After graduation, he entered the U.S. Army, where he received the Bronze Star Medal. He retired from Bellwood Defense Logistics. He received numerous awards and recognitions for his years of service. He was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, Va. Morris is survived by a devoted wife of 19 years, Mildred W. Bland of Petersburg, Va.; one loving and devoted daughter, Alexandria Hill of Winston-Salem, N.C.; six stepchildren, a devoted Kim Tucker-Ponton (Charles) of Chester, Va., Alicia Healy (Joseph), Karen Dorsey (David), all of Columbus, Ohio, Ronald Tucker of Houston, Alfred Tucker (Debbie) of Petersburg, Va., and Glenn Tucker (Ada) of Houston; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren that he dearly loved; stepfather, William Diggs of Petersburg, Va.; four brothers, Sidney Bland and Andre Diggs of Petersburg, Va., Mark Bland of Ettrick, Va., and Antonio Bland (Noel) of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Margaret "Bernice" Simmons of Petersburg, Va.; five aunts, a devoted Lemoyne Ward (Herman) and Louise Bland, all of Petersburg, Va., Doris Sydnor of Washington, D.C., Florence Whitmore of Philadelphia and Alfreda Wilson of Salem, N.J.; one unce, William Freeman of Petersburg, Va.; one great-uncle, Benjamin Bland of New Jersey; five sisters-in-law, Ellen Miller, Thelma Thompson (Earl) of Petersburg, Va., Delores Weaver and Joyce Weaver of Dinwiddie, Va., and Mary Weaver of Richmond, Va.; three brothers-in-law, Earl Weaver (Diane) of Dinwiddie, Va., Calvin Weaver (Sandra) of Chesterfield, Va., Robert Weaver (Minnie) of South Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, among them several devoted friends, Tony Walls, Lumus Ward, Willie Davis, Military Retiree Club members. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, Aug. 7, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Petersburg. The Rev. Jeffrey Reaves is the pastor. The Rev. Dr. Earl Thompson, pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church, Capron, Va., officiating. Interment will be in the Bland Family Cemetery, Sutherland, Va. Relatives and friends will assemble at the residence, 2017 Walton St., at 11 a.m. A video tribute may be viewed at the funeral home. Services under the direction of Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. |
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Our hearts are saddened by the passing of our dear beloved one, Mr. Benjamin Franklin Booker Sr. At the age of 85, he departed this life on July 30, 2009, in New Brunswick, N.J. He was born on July 13, 1924, in Dinwiddie County, Va., and he grew up in Petersburg, Va. He was the son of the late Emmett and Lottie Booker. Mr. Booker was a 1941 graduate of Peabody High School. He enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged, having received four Medals of Honor. He completed four years of upholstery training at Virginia Apprenticeship Council. He and his brother, James M. Booker Sr., owned and operated an upholstery shop in Petersburg, Va., for many years. He was also a former member of Zion Baptist Church. He moved to Somerset, N.J., in the 1950s and became a member of Sharon Baptist Church in New Brunswick. He sang baritone with the Fishermen's Choir. He was also affiliated with the Senior Choir, the Voices, the SHARE Program and the Outreach Program. Each February during Black History Month, he eagerly shared his singing talents with the choirs of Ebenezer Baptist Church and St. Alban's Episcopal Church. He loved people and never hesitated lending a helping hand to anyone he knew who needed assistance. He retired from New Jersey Aluminum in 1989, where he served as shop steward for more than 20 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, the former Thelma M. Scruggs of Metuchen, N.J.; three siblings: Ruth L. Hailstock of Atlantic City, N.J., James M. Booker Sr. (Bertha) of Petersburg, Va., Valerie Harris (William) of Chester, Va.; seven children, Frances B. Parham (Samuel) of St. Petersburg, Fla., Jacquelyn B. Hill (Wayne) of Petersburg, Va., Linda C. Gamble (Ernest) of Sayreville, N.J., Robert H. Adams (Stephanie) of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Kim M. Martin (Stanley) of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Benjamin F. Booker Jr. (Andrea) of South Brunswick, N.J., Karl L. Booker (Cynthia) of Twinsburg, Ohio; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Special thanks are extended to the staff at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at Sharon Baptist Church, 25 Howard St., New Brunswick, N.J, 08901; (732) 846-0669. The Rev. Kevin Jones will be officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Franklin Memorial Cemetery, North Brunswick, N.J. Family members and friends are invited to pay a final tribute to Mr. Booker from 9 a.m. until the service begins at 11. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Funeral Services. Flowers and acknowledgements maybe sent to Sharon Baptist Church. |
Lonnie Garland Bowen, 76, entered into eternal rest on July 29, 2009. He was born on July 5, 1933, in Ocala, Fla., to Wesley and Nettie Bowen (Jones). A veteran of the Korean War, Lonnie served in the Army Division of the U.S. Armed Forces. He receiving the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Stars. He entered into retirement following his dedicated tenure of employment with Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. He was most recently employed by the Bibb County Board of Education. Brother Lonnie's commitment to community service was a pivotal part of his life. This was exemplified by his membership in several illustrious and prestigious organizations including J.H. Walker Lodge #55 PHA, Order of Eastern Star-Center City Chapter #46, MASAB Temple #11 and Good Samaritan No. 2 of Macon. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Harold Anne, and son, Willie Bowen, both of Petersburg. Va. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Christopher (Lori Ann) Bowen and Reginald ( Crystal) Bowen, both of Petersburg, Hassan (Karen) Bokeem of Miami and Shemicia Bowen of Chester, Va.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 8, 2009, at the Chapel of Bentley & Sons Funeral Home, 2714 Montpelier Ave., Macon, GA 31204. |
s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, 2 p.m. Thursday, with Dr. William Shively and Pastor Terry Covey officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Her family will be receiving friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dorothy (Dot) Broadwater, 83, of Roanoke, Va., died at her home on Monday, August 03, 2009. She is survived by her husband Paul Broadwater of Roanoke; son, Robert Broadwater, of Blacksburg; daughter-in-law, Lauraine Broadwater; granddaughters, Amy Akers, of Salem and Angie Wasylak of Washington, D.C.; grandsons-in-law, Scott Akers and Greg Wasylak. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, accomplished artist and brilliant gardener. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia Society. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. Service and interment will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at Fair View Cemetery located at 3300 Melrose Ave., Make a memorial contribution |
Bernice Browder, 75, of 21203 Butterwood Road, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Please visit us at our Web site, www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
Steven L. Brown CHESAPEAKE - Steven Leslie Brown, 47, passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, in his residence. He was a native of Portsmouth and was predeceased by his father, Bernard Brown; daughter, Tequila Demerly; and a sister, Diane Pluchinsky. Survivors include his wife, Dawn Brown; mother, Judy Hall; his mother and father-in-law, Eva and Tony Burton; two daughters, Breanna Benton and husband George and Jamie Lynn Demerly; two sons, Steven Hamilton and wife Megan and Wesley Demerly; two brothers, Brian Brown and Thomas Brown; and six grandchildren, Maddy, Nevaeh, Brennen, Little George, Gabby and J.J. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, brother and friend. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held at Birchlawn Abby, Pearisburg on Thursday at 11 a.m. Those wishing to make memorials may consider the Giles County Bible Bus Program, PO Box 538, Pembroke, Va., 24136. The family is being served by A. Vest and Son Funeral Home, White Gate, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Charles C. Caldwell II VIRGINIA BEACH - Charles Clinton Caldwell died Aug. 3, 2009, in Seaside Health Center, Atlantic Shores, following an extended illness. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Charlie was an educator for 38 years, retiring as principal of Kempsville High School in 1991. For 15 years, Charlie taught and coached football at local high schools, including Norview, Deep Creek, Oscar Smith and Kellam. In 1969, Charlie went into school administration, serving as assistant principal at First Colonial and later at Princess Anne High School. He then became principal of Kempsville Junior High School before serving 12 years as principal of Kempsville High School. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joan Bishop Caldwell; by daughters, Amy Caldwell Ratliff, Virginia Caldwell Merritt and Dona Leigh Caldwell; by sons-in-law, James Gilmer Ratliff Jr. and William C. Merritt, all of Virginia Beach; and by grandchildren, James Gilmer Ratliff III, Charles Caldwell Ratliff and Virginia Joan Merritt. Son of the late John G. Caldwell and Isabel Allen Caldwell, Charlie was born in Baltimore, during the Great Depression. He was reared in Raleigh, N.C., with his sister, the late Margaret Caldwell Connell, and his brother, the late John Hoos Caldwell. Charlie attended grades 1-7 at Hayes Barton Elementary School and graduated in 1949 from Needham Broughton High School, Raleigh, N.C. The family will receive friends at the home of Bill and Ginny Merritt, 1369 Dunstan Lane, in Thoroughgood, Friday, Aug. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. A celebration of Charlie's life will be held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Private entombment will be at Princess Anne Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to University of Virginia's Curry School of Education Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 400276, Charlottesville, VA 22904. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at New Bethany Christian Church UCC, 15496 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield, Va., with Pastor Douglas Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Condolences can be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of my son & our Big Brother Dustin CHITTUM, 12-7-1991 8-5-2002, It's been 7 long years today since I've seen your beautiful smile and 7 long years since I've heard your laughter. "They" say that time heals all wounds, "they" say that things happen for a reason. Well I'm not sure who "they" are but "they" have never had you for a son, "they" have never had you in their life, then ripped away like you were ripped from my life. "They" have never loved you or known you because if "they" had...then "they" would know the pain of losing you. I personally do not believe that things happen for a reason because there is no reason for losing you. Dustin, I love you & will miss you every single day of my life!, Deeply loved & missed by Mom, Casey, Cody, Haley & Hunter, Make a memorial contribution |
J. Robert Coley, 62, of Salem, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
s at Oakey's South Chapel. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals, c/o Kazim Temple, 628 Campbell Ave. S.W, Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. 1-540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2009, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Corkran, Jeanne P. - Jeanne P. Corkran Jeanne P. Corkran passed away at Potomac Hospital on August 2, 2009. She is preceded in death by her son, Bruce .... |
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Claudine L. Cox PORTSMOUTH - Claudine L. Cox, 73, of the 1000 block of Liston Lane, died Aug. 1, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in First Baptist South Portsmouth. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
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Croushorn, Constance Agnes - Constance Agnes Croushorn Constance Agnes Croushorn, age 75, died Friday July 31, 2009 at Prince William Hospital, Manassas, VA. She was born March 23, .... |
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Margaret L. Cuffee NORFOLK - On Aug. 1, 2009, one of God's angels came down and took away a precious gift, Margaret L. Cuffee, at Autumn Care of Norfolk. She was born April 16, 1936, to the late Herbert and Mary Wynn. She was predeceased by two brothers, Isaac and Josephus Wynn. She leaves to cherish her memory two sisters, Mary Uzzle and Icelean Brothers, both of Norfolk; sister-in-law, Virginia Wynn of Bronx, N.Y.; eight brothers, George (Alice), Herbert and Elliott all of Norfolk, James (Edna) of Stroudsburg, Pa., Robert (Charlotte) of Manhatten, N.Y., Irvin (Clara) of Chesapeake, Charlie (Courtney) and Melvin, both of Portsmouth; a special nephew, Raymond Wynn and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Mount Hermon Baptist Church, 3101 Lens Ave., Norfolk, with Pastor Steven A. Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park. The family will assemble at 4914 E. Princess Anne Road, Apt. A5, at 10 a.m. for the procession. Monroe Funeral Home, 1701 Wilson Road, Norfolk, is handling the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Samuel Wallace Cundiff, 81, of Vinton, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 3, 2009. He spent his final days in his home surrounded by family and loved ones. Wallace was born in Huddleston, Virginia on June 20, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Benjamin Cundiff and Daisy Lemon Thompson Cundiff, and these brothers and sisters: W. E. (Bill) Cundiff, Irvin Cundiff, Troy Cundiff, Maurice Cundiff, Daisy Stevens, Pauline Woodford, Helen Stevens, and Christine Cundiff. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Mae Vawter Cundiff; children, Debbie Cundiff Davis, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., William (Bill) Cundiff and wife, Becky, of Salem, Samuel W. (Sam) Cundiff Jr. and wife, Terri and Marianne Nester and husband, Mike, of Vinton; brother, Jack Cundiff and wife, June, of Bedford; grandchildren, Victoria (Tori) Cundiff, Kirsten Cundiff, Benjamin (Ben) Cundiff, Andrew Cundiff, Hugh Cundiff, and Nicholas (Nick) Nester and Noah Nester., Wallace graduated from the Medical College of Virginia School of Pharmacy in 1953. Wallace served in the US Army Medical Field Service Corp from 1953 through 1955, and served in the National Guard 29th Division from 1946 through 1956. He began his pharmacy career as a partner in White Front Pharmacy before opening Cundiff Drug Store in December, 1959, where he remained active until November, 2008., Wallace was appointed to the Virginia Board of Pharmacy in 1988, serving for nine years, and served as its chairman 1991-1992. Wallace also served on the Roanoke County School Board from 1966 until 1969 during which time both William Byrd High School and Glenvar High School were constructed. He was committed to the development and promotion of Vinton where he served as President of the Vinton Dogwood Festival, President of the Vinton Chamber of Commerce, member of the Advisory Board of the Vinton First Aid Crew, Vinton Downtown Revitalization Steering Committee, and the Vinton Association of Merchants and Professionals. He was honored with the Vinton Most Outstanding Citizen Award in 1968 and the Vinton Father of the Year in 1982., ., Wallace attended Vinton Baptist Church and was a member of the Pete Sink Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Lion S. Wallace Cundiff Scholarship Fund, through the Vinton Breakfast Lions Club, P.O. Box 902, Vinton, or the Vinton/Roanoke County Veteran's Monument, P.O. Box 365, Vinton., s will be conducted at 12 noon Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at Vinton Baptist with the Rev. Dr. William E. Booth and the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wayne officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery., The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel and from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at Vinton Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Friday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. in the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Donald Rhoton officiating. Burial will follow in Mill Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, Aug. 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Isle of Wight Academy or Smithfield Baptist Church., Make a memorial contribution |
David Andrew Dillenbeck, 44, of Hopewell, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, in John Randolph Medical Center. He was born in Georgia and had been a long-time resident of Hopewell. David was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Smith. He worked as a fork lift operator for Hopewell Builders Supply Co. David is survived by his wife, Tina Drain Dillenbeck of Hopewell; a daughter, Caitlin Marie Dillenbeck of Prince George; three sons, Shane Griffin and his wife, Crissy, Paul Griffin and his wife, Jennifer, Derek Lindell, all of Hopewell; three grandchildren, Caylee Griffin, Tabitha Griffin, Graciella Griffin; his parents, Keith and Joan Dillenbeck of Disputanta; two brothers, Keith Allen Dillenbeck of Petersburg, James J. Smith of Prince George; a sister, Annetta D. Baxley of Prince George; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009 in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following this service until 8:30 p.m. Interment will be private. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com. |
Susie Puckett Dobbins, 88, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, August 3, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Jessie Irene Easter, 88, of Woodlawn, Va., passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009. Funeral 1 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2009, VaughanGuynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville., Make a memorial contribution |
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Arthur E. Elliott ROANOKE RAPIDS - Arthur Esmond Elliott, 90, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, in Pitt County Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 26, 1918, in Rich Square, N.C., the son of the late Chester Arthur Elliott and Geneva Betty Boyd Elliott. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James T. Elliott and a sister, Odie E. Trotter. Mr. Elliott was a member of First United Methodist Church, Roanoke Rapids. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army in the North African, Sicilian and Italian campaigns. He was a mechanic at Kline Chevrolet in Norfolk for 34 years before retiring to Rich Square. Mr. Elliott is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret Eye Elliott; two children, Janice E. Light and her husband H. Darrell Light of Foley, Ala., and Bradley A. Elliott and his wife Diane T. Elliott of Roanoke Rapids; six grandchildren, David A. Light, Sara L. Wellman, Joel T. Elliott, James P. Elliott, Rebekah K. Elliott and Maria E. Davis; and one great-grandchild, Jadon M. Davis. A visitation will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Wrenn, Clarke & Hagan Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, which is handling the arrangements. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. C.B. Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Rich Square. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church., Make a memorial contribution |
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at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2009., Make a memorial contribution |
Yvonne F. Drummond NORFOLK - Yvonne B. Fernandes-Drummond, 79, passed away Sunday with her family by her side. She was a registered nurse having served in the Progessive Care Unit of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Leigh Hospital. Born in Belmont Trinidad-Tobago, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Imelda Fernandes and John Edwards. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Norfolk State University with a degree in psychology, and also attended Old Dominion University, having studied creative writing and women's studies. She was a member of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, past president of the St. Mary's Women's Club, and a longtime member of the Riverview Civic League. She also was very generous with her time having volunteered for the Democratic Party and for several charitable organizations, most important the "ForKids" program. Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband, Thomas Harl Drummond; a daughter, Heather L. Donawa and her husband William of Norfolk; four sons, Thomas H. Drummond II of Norfolk, Timothy L. Drummond of Annapolis, Md., Todd I. B. Drummond of Norfolk and Gary Young and wife Debbie of Petersburg, Va.; two sisters, Wendy Labriola of Miami and Carol Raheem of Trinadad-Tobago; four brothers, Camillo J. Martel of Brunswick, Md., Edmund Martel of England, Stephen Martel of Trinidad-Tobago and Kelly Steele of Canada; and three grandchildren, Thomas H. Drummond III, Imalia Yvonne Drummond and Imon. A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 232 Chapel St., Norfolk by Fr. John Dorgan. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will be at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, Friday from 7 until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to ForKids, P.O. Box 6044, Norfolk, VA 23508. Online condolences may be offered to the family through, Make a memorial contribution |
11 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2009, Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Maxwell Houston Ford VIRGINIA BEACH - Maxwell Houston Ford, 21, formerly of Virginia Beach, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, in Stockbridge, Ga. Maxwell was a systems engineer with B-2 Networks and a member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. He is survived by his parents, Jef Ford and Patty Ford; three brothers, Zachary Ford, Ryan Rogowski and Mason Ford; and a sister, Emma Ford, all of Virginia Beach; fianceé, Jakielyn Smith and their unborn son; and many loving family members in the Ford and Dingwitz families. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Rita Dingwitz. A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for a trust for Maxwell's unborn son at brianf6970@yahoo.com. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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In Loving Memory William A. Galloway Sr. August 5, 1941 - August 30, 2008 As you would have said "To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord." Thank you to his employees at St. Julians Creek, Portsmouth, VA. We miss you! Paul, William Jr. and Linda Galloway, Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory James E. Garrett August 18, 1941 - August 5, 2008 One year ago today my heart broke. The emptiness and sadness stays in what is left of my heart and never leaves. When we meet again my heart will be mended, until then I remain your loving and devoted wife. I love you and miss you Pat Forever and a day, Make a memorial contribution |
Philomena Ann Giovanetti, 82, of Christiansburg, Va., formerly of Palmyra/Delair, N.J., passed July 29, 2009. A mass 10 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Riverton, N.J. Arrangement by Horne Funeral Service., Make a memorial contribution |
at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Mr. Harvey Lee Grandison, 68, of 20412 Mason Town Drive, Stony Creek, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 4, 2009, at the Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, (804) 478-4411. |
In Loving Memory of Gary N. "Hambone" HAMRICK 1-15-57 6-17-2009, On what would have been our 34th Wedding Anniversary., Aug 5, 1975, There is not a day that goes by I don't think of you. I love and miss you very much., Happy Anniversary., Your wife, Donna, Make a memorial contribution |
Selena M. Harvey VIRGINIA BEACH - Selena M. Harvey, 92, of the 300 block of Lynn Shores Drive, died Aug. 2, 2009. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Union Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge. |
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will be private and there will be no visitation. Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount in charge arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Raymond H. Hylton, 86, of Troutville, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Arrangements are by Oakey's East Chapel. 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
, 10 a.m. August 5, 2009, at Fair View Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret S. Jackson, also known as "Sam," will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at Emmanuel Apostolic Temple, 104 Slagle Ave., Petersburg, Va.; Elder Paul Tolbert officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 12:30 p.m. at the church. The family will assemble noon at 2123 Walton St., Petersburg, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 605-6424. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Jackson online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Mrs. Fannie Williams Jefferson, of Petersburg, Va., widow of Robert M. Jefferson, departed this life on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at The Ashland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ashland, Va. She was born March 21, 1905. She was a long-time and the oldest member of Gillfield Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va. Mrs. Jefferson was a retired elementary school teacher. She taught in the counties of Stafford, Sussex, Dinwiddie and retired from the Surry County School System in 1960. Mrs. Jefferson is survived by nieces, Geraldine (Gerri) McCoy Anderson (Clyde) of Ashland, Va., Helen Butler of LaPlata, Md., Irma Harris Smith of Martinsville, Va., Charlene Harris Chambers (Courtney) of Salem, Va., and Irene Harris Washington of Baltimore; nephew, Melvin R. McCoy Jr. (Shirley) of Vienna, Va.; stepchildren, Arlean Spicely, Morris Jefferson (Doris), Harold Jefferson and Herman Jefferson (Lenora), and stepdaughter-in-law, Ruth M. Jefferson, all of Petersburg, Va. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at the Gillfield Baptist Church Memorial Chapel, 209 Perry St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. George W.C. Lyons Jr., pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family may be contacted by calling (804) 798-8475. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gillfield Baptist Church Organ Fund or the charity your choice. 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. |
Thomas Jennings Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - The Rev. Thomas Jennings Jr., 78, was called home to be with the Lord Friday, July 31, 2009, after a lengthy illness. Born in Baltimore, he was a longtime resident of the New Light Community in Virginia Beach. He was predeceased by his wife, Roberta G. Jennings, was a member of the New Light Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, and he worked as a civil servant as a public works supervisor until retiring in the early 80s. He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Anthony P. and the Rev. Marcus T. Jennings (Cynthia) of Virginia Beach; three daughters, Sharon Brock (Michael-deceased) of Fredericksburg, Regina McPherson (Angelo) of Virginia Beach and Marsha VanHosen (Harry) of Norfolk; 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. The funeral will be Friday Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. in The New Light Full Gospel Baptist Church, Virginia Beach. His son, the Rev. Marcus T. Jennings Sr., will officiate. Internment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. Public viewing will be held at Hale Funeral Home, 2100 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, Thursday until 8 p.m. Family and friends will be received at 1260 Church St., Virginia Beach., Make a memorial contribution |
Anna L. Jones, 81, of 29382 Lobbs Shop Road, Waverly, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, Waverly, Mr. James I. Gay, funeral director. Please visit us at our Web site, www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
. There will be a reception following the burial at Suffolk Christian Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Suffolk Christian Church, 216 W. Main St., Suffolk, VA 23434. The family expresses special thanks to the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Henrico Doctors Hospital for their compassionate care during her illness. Condolences may be registered at, Make a memorial contribution |
Sherlyn V. Kelly NORFOLK - Sherlyn V. Kelly, 50, of the 6300 block of Sewells Point Road, died Aug. 1, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at 12:30 p.m. in Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes Chapel. |
James M. Killmon PUNGOTEAGUE - James Monroe "Poncho" Killmon, 71, passed away Aug. 3, 2009. A funeral will be held today at 11 a.m. in Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore. |
s will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski., Make a memorial contribution |
Susan Katherine Rehm Kirkpatrick, 51, of Pearisburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. Mrs. Kirkpatrick was born on April 26, 1958, in Queens, N.Y. and was a daughter of the late Edward Rehm and Christine Suess Rehm. Mrs. Kirkpatrick taught for 20 years at Bayside Lutheran School in Flushing, N.Y. before coming to Virginia and had been teaching third grade at Macy McClaugherty School in Pearisburg for the last six years. She is survived by her husband, Michael N. Kirkpatrick, of Pearisburg; one son and daughter-in-law, Brian W. and Emily Kirkpatrick, of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; and two sisters, Linda and her husband, Michael Corsetti, of Maspeth, N.Y. and Veronica and Robert Meyer, of Whiting, N.J. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, August 8, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Pearisburg with Father John Prinelli officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences can be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Penny Lane, 46, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services., Make a memorial contribution |
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Miriam D. Lilja BETHEL - Miriam Florence Dimond Lilja, 90, of the 1800 block of West Lane, died Aug. 3, 2009. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Greenville. Walker-Ayers Chapel in charge. |
Daniel Aaron Livick, 23, of Covington, Va., died Saturday, August 1, 2009. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge., Make a memorial contribution |
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Marvin Norman Lougheed, MD, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, with family at his bedside. He was born on April 18, 1917, in Fairview (formerly Waterhole), Alberta, Canada. He is preceded in death by his parents and four of his brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, V. Carole Lougheed; his children, Melford (Sandra) of Powell River, British Columbia, Ellen, Kendall (Jill Austin), and Donna, MD, all of Ottawa, Ontario, Jill of Montreal, Quebec, and Sean (Kathleen) of Manassas, Va.; and stepchildren, Joyce Thornhill (Joshua Gotbaum), of Washington, D.C., and Hugh Thornhill (Laura), of Roanoke, Va. He is also survived by his former wife, Elsie, of Ottawa, Ontario; brother, Glen of Hillsboro, N.D.; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren., Marvin received his Doctor of Medicine in 1947 from McGill University, followed by residencies in Radiology and Radiation Oncology at the Montreal General Hospital, the Swedish Tumor Institute, Seattle, and McGill University. He was a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Canada) and the American College of Radiology. He worked for 20 years for the Montreal General, the Children's Memorial, Jewish General and Notre Dame Hospitals. He was also on the teaching staff of McGill University., In 1971, Marvin moved to Roanoke, Va., where he served as Director of Radiation Oncology at the Cancer Center of Southwest Virginia until his retirement in 1989. In addition to being a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Virginia, he also served as President of the Virginia Chapter, American College of Radiology, and was a member of many other professional organizations in both countries. Throughout the years, he advocated against tobacco abuse through political and organizational activities, especially the ., Marvin held himself to the highest standard of medical practice and helped thousands of patients with complex cancer treatments. He was instrumental in the conception and design of the Cancer Center and the innovative care it brought to patients. He envisioned his every endeavor to be of lasting benefit to future generations whether it be the design of the Cancer Center, or planting trees and laying bricks., Marvin was loved for his quick wit, his enthusiasm for intellectual discourse, and his energetic pursuit of knowledge and understanding. He was loving and generous with his family and many philanthropic organizations. He traveled extensively for both professional education and personal enrichment. He worshiped for 38 years at St. John's Episcopal Church in Roanoke, and served on its Vestry. He was especially interested in the Outreach Financial Support program, and the many people in Roanoke helped by it., The Lougheed family would like to extend their sincere thanks to his personal physicians, and the staff of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, and The Court at Roanoke for their professional and compassionate care. We are grateful to St. John's Clergy, Lay Eucharistic Ministry and the Pastoral Care Committee for their attention to his spiritual well-being. We will always remember his special friend, Janet Lucille Martin, whose companionship meant so much to him during his stay at The Court., at 4:30 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church. A reception for family and friends will follow immediately., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2009, at Garden of Prayer No. 7 Church with Bishop Shadrack Brown Jr. officiating. The interment will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Friends may call for viewing on Thursday afternoon, August 6, 2009 until 4 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home and viewing will resume at 5 p.m. at the church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church. Condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
s, 11 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2009, Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service., Make a memorial contribution |
Donald L. Manley NORFOLK - Donald L. Manley, 75, of the 400 block of Mac Donald Crescent, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at a local hospital. Born in Frederick, Okla., Donald was a retired senior chief petty officer with the United States Navy. He was a longtime member of Colonial Heights Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Marlene E. Manley; two daughters, Sharon Payton (Pat) and Diane Clendenin (Steve); two sons, Chuck Kuhn (Alice) and Ron Lockwood; a brother, Paul Manley; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Hobert and Nina Manley; two brothers, Herman and Edward; and a son, Duaine. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel with Russell M. Smith Sr., minister, officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
No more pain, no more sickness, nor sorrow, for the morning of my joy has come. Debra, the daughter of the late James and Irene Marshall, was called upon from time to eternity on Sunday morning, Aug. 2, 2009, at the Southside Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 26, 1956, in Sussex County Va. She leaves to cherish her memories, siblings, very devoted, Jean Rives of Chesterfield, and Tryone Marshall (Jeschelle) of Stafford; four nieces, Latarsha (Marquis),Caitlin, Kiana and Kiera; two nephews, William and Carlton; three great-nieces, Takiera, Danaysha and Alexia; six aunts, Susie Mitchell and Eunice Ellison, both of Washington, D.C., Dorothy Marshall of California, India Robinson (Elijah) of Dinwiddie, Shirley Jones of Petersburg and Diane Flowers (Stith) of Ettrick; one uncle, Robert Marshall of Washington, D.C.; a host of devoted friends and relatives. A homegoing service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at the Petersburg Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home, 451 Halifax St., Petersburg, with the Rev. David L. Banks Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Dinwiddie. The family will assemble at the residence, 128 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, at 12:15 p.m. on the day of the service. The family would like to acknowledge the care for the their love one from the staff at Health Care Solutions, VCU staff, SRMC staff and the Southside Annex. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Johnson Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
A funeral service for Rosa Z. Mason, 93, of 2302 Freeman St., Hopewell, who departed this life Thursday, July 30, 2009, will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at the Friendship Baptist Church, Hopewell. The Rev. Carl Johnson will officiate. Interment will be in the Appomattox Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. Please visit us at our Web site, www.blandenterisesinc.com. |
Robert Willard McAhren, 73, of Lexington, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Richlands, Va. on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Denton officiating. Entombment will be at Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery, Richlands, Va. immediately following. Pallbearers: Bobby McCall, Charles McCall, George McCall, Joe McCall, John McCall, Marcus McCall, Sam McCall Jr., Bruce Russell and Ronnie Sparks. Honorary Pallbearers: Ernest Edgell, Don Matney, Don Meadows, Gail Butcher, Jim Boyd and Jim Reynolds. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.Singleton, . Singleton Funeral Service is serving the McCall family., Make a memorial contribution |
Alice L. Mitchell AULANDER - Alice Lee Mitchell, 57, of the 700 block of Commerce St., died Aug. 1, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Aulander First Baptist Church. Wilder's Funeral Home is in charge. |
being conducted at 11 a.m. at the church. Memorials may be made to the Animal Aid Society,, . Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
at Second Presbyterian Church. Interment to follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville, Virginia, at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
at Edenton Street United Methodist Church on Friday, August 7, 2009, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, Eastern North Carolina Chapter, 3803-B Computer Drive, Suite 108, Raleigh, N.C. 27609. Condolences may be sent through the guest book at, Make a memorial contribution |
Bessie R. Myrick, 79, of 4306 Courtland Road, Disputanta, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Please visit us at our Web site, www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
Margaret C. Norwood, of Hopewell, passed away on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Garland Norwood. She is survived by her three sons, R. Calvin Norwood, Dwight Norwood, Kirby Norwood; three grandsons; two granddaughters; two sisters; and other family and friends. Mrs. Norwood was a member of the Hopewell Women's Club, a member of the Eastern Star, and also the Nimble Thimble Quilting Club. She was a volunteer at John Randolph Hospital for numerous years and was a member of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church, where she attended for over 40 years. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Ave., Hopewell, Va., where a service will be held Friday, Aug. 7, 2009. Interment to follow at SouthLawn Memorial Park. |
James M. O'Leary Sr. CHESAPEAKE - James M. "Red" O'Leary Sr., 73, of Jackson Avenue, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the late Michael J. Sr. and Thelma S. O'Leary. Red retired from NORSHIPCO after 45 years, where he was a marine electric supervisor. He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors. Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Mary B. O'Leary; three sons, Hugh Sherwood III and wife Tina, Mark Sherwood and Belinda, James M. O'Leary Jr. and wife Karla; a daughter, Debbie Sherwood; grandchildren, Mark Jr., Karina, Justin, Sheila, Patrick, Sean and Michaela; great-grandchildren, Lauryn, Alexis, Christalina and Mahki; a brother, Michael J. O'Leary Jr. and wife Shirley. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 1146 Rodgers St., Chesapeake. The Rev. Amos Eby will officiate. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The viewing will begin today with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
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Thomas F. J. Pearson VIRGINIA BEACH - Thomas F.J. Pearson, 81, of the 3700 block of Virginius Drive, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at a local nursing center. Born in Patterson, N.J., Thomas was a World War II veteran, served in Korea, and was an advisor in Vietnam. He was a charter member of the Philippine Iwo Jima Post No. 1 and also retired from the Virginia Beach Police Department Auxiliary with 23 years. He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Van Treuren and husband Paul of New Jersey; three sisters, Sally Wolfe of Florida, Evelyn McCabe of New Jersey, Margie Olsen and husband Otto of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Thomas and Kelly of Virginia, Cory, Ryan, and Christina of New Jersey; and a daughter-in-law, Rita of Moyock, N.C. He was predeceased by a son, Tommy; sisters, Anne and Mae; and brothers, George and Joseph. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Steven Robert Pierce CHESAPEAKE - Steven Robert Pierce, 55, passed away July 19, 2009. Survivors include his mother, Rowena Pierce; brother, Gary Pierce; sister, Jessica Boyce; three nieces, Lauren Pierce, Ashley Pierce and Sydney Boyce. The family wishes to thank the members of Welborne United Methodist Church in Richmond who were very supportive during his illness., Make a memorial contribution |
Lena White Pitkin VIRGINIA BEACH - Lena White Pitkin passed away Aug. 3, 2009, at Windermere Nursing Center. Lena was born April 19, 1918, in Mathews County, Virginia, to Dorsey Evans White Sr. and Edith Morgan White. The White family moved to Norfolk in 1920. Lena graduated from Maury High School in 1936. She was employed with W. T. Grant Co., the C & P Telephone Co. and Miller and Rhoads. Lena was a member of Lafayette Presbyterian Church and later joined Bayside Presbyterian Church. She was a former member of the Chesopeian Garden Club and Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club. She was also a member of several bridge clubs and enjoyed many wonderful experiences with her friends, the "Golden Girls." Lena was a member of the passing "Greatest Generation." Those left behind to honor Lena and learn from her example of kindness and integrity are her children, Don Askew and wife Lou, Tom Pitkin and wife Trudie, Joan P. Saunders and husband Martin; grandchildren, Donna A. Cloniger, Diane A. Graves and husband Mark, Joanne A. Vought and husband Hall, Branden L. Johnson and husband Matthew, Lacey Locke, Genene Saunders and Kelly Saunders; great-grandchildren, Rachel Cloniger, Katelyn Graves and Christian Vought. Lena is also survived by her sister, Countess W. Glemming; her brother, Louis White; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Lena was predeceased by her parents; two brothers, Dorsey Evans White Jr. and Norris White; and granddaughter, Angie Locke. During the last years of her life, Lena accepted the challenges of her failing health and increasing loss of productivity with patience, tenacity, grace and humor. Lena's family wishes to thank the staff at Windermere Nursing Center and hospice for her care during her final time with us. The family will receive friends Thursday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. A celebration of Lena's life will take place in the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m. with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
Powell, Brian Todd - Brian Todd Powell Brian Todd Powell, age 44, of Nokesville, Virginia was taken far too suddenly from this world on Saturday, August 1, 2009. .... |
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Dock Powell NORFOLK - Dock Powell, 74, of the 500 block of Tidewater Drive, died July 30, 2009. A funeral will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in Garden of Prayer III. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes Chapel is in charge. |
will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in New Hollywood Cemetery. Twiford Funeral Homes is in charge. |
Vennessee Raynor AHOSKIE - Vennessee Raynor, 85, of the 300 block of Gerock St., died Aug. 1, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Greater Wynn's Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Hunter's Funeral Home is in charge. |
Dr. William Michael Reed, 59, passed away suddenly on July 30, 2009, at his home in Radford, Virginia. He was born in 1950 to Jimmy Burl Reed and Lorene Alderman Reed. An accomplished and recognized educator, Mike received his Bachelor, Masters, and Doctorate degrees from Virginia Tech. From 1972 to 1975, Mike served his country proudly in the U.S. Army as an Army journalist in Europe. He began his educational career as a high school English teacher in Front Royal, Virginia, then accepted research and teaching positions at Virginia Tech. In 1987, Mike moved to West Virginia University where he became the Professor of Instructional Technology. In 1998, Mike then made the move to New York University where he attained the position of Professor of Educational Communication and Technology. During this time, he wrote and published a novel, "Kelley Barracks", capturing events from his Army assignment in Europe. In 2007, Mike retired from education and returned to Radford. At the time of his death, he was the Institutional Review Board Administrator at Radford University., During his career, Mike received numerous professional honors and was twice awarded Fulbright Scholarships for study abroad. As an author of dozens of educational publications, Mike was nationally known and recognized. At both West Virginia University and New York University, he served on Masters and Doctoral Boards, helping to grow the next generation of accomplished educators., Survivors include a brother, Jimmy B. Reed Jr. (Skip) and his wife, Jan, of Avon, Connecticut; a sister, Helen Hines, of Radford, Virginia; one nephew, Mark Reed, of Worcester, Massachusetts; and two nieces, Amanda Hines, of Radford, Virginia and Meredith Reed Holzer, of Birmingham, Alabama. Mike is predeceased by his parents. He also leaves behind his two dogs, Pete and Abby, who will miss him dearly. Mike's extended family included his close friends, Mary Alice Barksdale, of Radford, Virginia, David Ayersman, of Morgantown, West Virginia, and John Burton, of Blacksburg, Virginia, among others., will be held at Mullins Funeral Home, 120 West Main Street, Radford, Virginia., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pound Pals of Radford, P.O. Box 2851, Radford, Virginia 24141 and/or Friends of Animal Care and Control, 125 North Main Street Suite 500 #129, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060. Pound Pals and Friends of Animal Care and Control are all-volunteer organizations helping abandoned animals get necessary medical care and find loving homes. The Reed family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford., Make a memorial contribution |
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Raheim J. Reid COLERAIN - Raheim J'quim Reid, 15, as of the 700 block of Glovers Cross Road, died Aug. 2, 2009. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Greater Wynns Grove Baptist Church, Colerain. Wilder's Funeral Home, Aulander, is in charge. |
s will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2009, at The Stonewall Brethren Church, Copper Hill, with Pastor Jerry Hilton, Pastor Darren Landon and Pastor Elbert Naff officiating. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. "May the gift of True Love that he bestowed upon his beloved wife, in life as well as death, always be remembered." Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneral, . The family is being served by Horne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Christiansburg., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sat., Aug. 8, in Epworth United Methodist Church by the Rev. Pam Montgomery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Virginia Tech Foundation, Robert R. and Nancy A. Richards Scholarship Fund, 902 Prices Fork Road, Suite 4000 (0142), Blacksburg, VA 24061. Online condolences may be offered to the family through, Make a memorial contribution |
Ruby D. Ricks SUFFOLK - Ruby Doyle Ricks, 88, died Aug. 4, 2009, in Nansemond Pointe. Born in Emporia, Va., she was the daughter of the late John Alexander and Eunice A. Doyle, widow of Joe Sam Ricks Sr., and mother of the late John B. Ricks and Johnnie Reed Ricks. Mrs. Ricks retired from Birdsong Peanuts as a peanut inspector. Survivors include her children, JoAnn Barden (Bob) of Orlando, Fla., Peggy McNichols of Smith, Ala., Joe Ricks Jr. of Hopewell, Jerry Ricks (Carolyn), Charles Ricks, all of Suffolk; sister, Helen Lynch of Emporia, Va.; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. at the graveside in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens by the Rev. William M. Ricks. The family will receive friends in the R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. and other times at the home of Charles Ricks, 211 Turlington Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. Memorial contributions may be made to Nansemond Pointe Resident Council, 200 W. Constance Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. Condolences may be registered at, Make a memorial contribution |
back at the church for further time of remembrance. Memorial donations may be made to the , Attn: Gift Management Services, 119 S. Witchduck Road, Suite 85, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 or Believer's Church at the above address. Condolences may be registered online at, Make a memorial contribution |
W. Michael Rollinson BUXTON - W. Michael Rollinson, 55, died Aug. 1, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Heritage of Faith Family Church, Frisco. Twiford Funeral Homes, Island Chapel, Hatteras, is in charge. |
s 1 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2009, at Spring Road Baptist Church. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna., Make a memorial contribution |
in the church parish hall. The family will also receive visitors Thursday, Aug. 6, from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., 1501 Colonial Ave., Norfolk. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made either to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church or to the Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation, P.O. Box 5, Norfolk, VA 23501. Online condolences may be offered to the family through, Make a memorial contribution |
A funeral service for Mrs. Ethel N. Scott will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, in the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va.; Pastor Isaac Holmes, officiating. Interment to follow at Weirneck Cemetery, Surry, Va. The family will receive friends at 1108 Hilton Place, Petersburg, Va. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Scott online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
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Garfield Shepherd, 84, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
Jocell (Jody) Garnett Shrader Shepherd, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009. Funeral Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 2 p.m., Kathleen Memorial United Methodist Church on Wolf Creek Road. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service., Make a memorial contribution |
Simpson, Matilda Kay - Matilda Kingda (Landowski) Simpson Matilda "Kay" Simpson, age 95, a 6 year resident of Woodbridge, VA passed away at the home of her son .... |
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James T. Smith Sr. PORTSMOUTH - James T. Smith Sr., 95, of the 1900 block of Jefferson St., died July 30, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Guiding Light Apostolic Church of Christ. Fisher Funeral Home, Effingham Street, is in charge. |
will be held 5 p.m. Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Hilton Jeffries officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for a trust fund in Mia's name. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, where the family will remain until 4 p.m. for a reception. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donors Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate., Make a memorial contribution |
Priscilla Kay "Nana" Stout, 69, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Allen Ozmore Sr. and Martha Townsend Ozmore, and was preceded in death by a grandson, Timothy D. Stout, and a sister, Anne Jeanette Tucker. Mrs. Stout is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert Stout; a son, Charles L. Stout of Mecklenburg; a daughter, Martha K. Stout of Dinwiddie; five grandchildren, Joshua W. Stout, Tabitha R. Stout, Jonathan H. Stout, Elizabeth L. Hayes and Katherine N. Hayes, all of Dinwiddie; also adopted grandson, Joe Armstead; two brothers, Dallas (Joe Boy) Ozmore and wife, Ellen, and Floyd Allen (Bo) Ozmore Jr. and wife, Shirley; two sisters, Mary Sue (Polly) Daniel and Betty O'Neal (Boo) Bishop. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at Manson United Methodist Church, 17211 Manson Church Road, McKenney, VA 23872, with the Rev. Karen Workman officiating. Interment Manson United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Petersburg Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
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s will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan (254-3000)., Make a memorial contribution |
Raymond G. Turner Jr. JACKSON - Raymond G. Turner Jr., 57, died Aug. 2, 2009. A funeral will be held today at 3 p.m. in Massey Funeral Home, Roanoke Rapids. |
Mary Twine AHOSKIE - Mary Twine, 67, of the 900 block of Ahoskie Cofield Road, died Aug. 1, 2009. A funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Hunter's Funeral Home Chapel. |
Ms. Harriett Tyler, of Petersburg, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Remains rest at Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
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WILBORN, Harry David Jr., 66, of Chicago, Illinois, and formerly of Richmond, Va., departed this life on Friday, July 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry D. Sr. and Marian B. Wilborn; and brother, Percy Wilborn. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Mary Wilborn; two daughters, Bridget Coles and Sonda Gray (Edward); three grandchildren, Brittney, Kenya and Sydney; two sisters, Joan Griffith and Joyce Wilborn; one brother, Jesse Wilborn (Betty); two sisters-in-law, Barbara Wilborn and Eloise Johnson; three brothers-in-law, Harold, Charles and Robert Johnson; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Thursday, August 6 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2009 in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ralph Hodge officiating. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. |
Steve Wadovsky, 79, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on August 4, 2009. Arrangements will be handled by Horne Funeral Service. (540)-382-2612, Make a memorial contribution |
Jewel Walker, 42, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2009. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held in Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, Friday, Aug. 7, at 3 p.m. During other times, the family will be at the residence of Sandy and Bobby Faison of Newport News. Memorial gifts may be made to Riverside Hospice, 12420 Warwick Blvd., Building 6E, Newport News, VA 23606-3055. Friends are encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share words of comfort with the family., Make a memorial contribution |
George Watkinson PARKSLEY - George "Peck" Watkinson, 86, died Aug. 2, 2009. A funeral will be Saturday at 4 p.m. in Grace United Methodist Church. Williams-Parksley Funeral Home is in charge. |
Evangelist Gwendolyn Joyce Washington Weaver, of 215 N. Jefferson St., Petersburg, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at Lucy Corr Nursing Home, Chesterfield. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday from the Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1021 Halifax St., Petersburg; the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., pastor, and Elder Vincent Harris eulogizing. Interment will be at Eastview Cemetery, Petersburg. Remains rest at Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
Funeral services for Mr. Frank White Sr. will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Lois Battle of Let's Rock Outreach Ministries, Capitol Heights, Md., officiating. Interment to follow at Amelia Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 4414 Carahill Lane, Chester, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 526-5503. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. White online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Mr. Theodore M. White Sr., "Theodore Rose," of 20720 Boydton Plank Road, McKenney, Va., passed away Monday, July 3, 2009, at the Hopewell Health Care Center. He was the son of the late Jennie Mae White Robinson and Bossie Rose. He was born on March 12, 1944, in Dinwiddie County, Va. He attended Sussex and Dinwiddie County School Systems. He joined the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, McKenney, at an early age. He was retired from Brenco Inc., with 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by a son, Cpl. Theodore M. White Jr., and a brother, John Leonard Rose. He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted children, Reginald J. White; daughters, Theresa Coles (James), Phyllis J. Chavis (Jerry) and Doris Thorpe; a very devoted ex-wife, Queen T.W. Brown; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Marie Thorpe; devoted brothers and sisters, James C. White (Carl Rose), John M. Robinson (Gail), retired Staff Sgt. James M. Robinson (Carolin) and Sherman Robinson; sisters, Carrie B. White, Gloria R. Bradshaw (James), Alma Robinson and Viola Dawkins; one godbrother, Leroy Procise "JAP" (Viola); and one godsister, Sue Marks (Willie); two aunts, Bertha Boisseau and Volia Procise; seven sisters-in-law; and three brothers-in-law; a devoted friend and co-workers, Charlie Griffin; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers and friends. A homegoing service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, McKenney, with the Rev. Dr. Herbert W. Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Public viewing will be held on Thursday at the funeral home. The family may be reached by calling his daughter, Phyllis, 605-0139; his son, Reggie, 919-0808; and his sister, Alma, 478-4542. The family will receive friends at the residence of his sister, Alma Robinson, 12110 Lew Jones, Dewitt, Va. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, (804) 478-4411. |
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Williams, Margaret L. - Margaret L Williams Margaret L Williams, formerly of Woodbridge, VA died Tuesday July 21 in San Antonio TX, surrounded by her immediate family. She .... |
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Miss Mary Louise Williams, 79, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Warren Leon Wimbush, 69, of Stoneville, N.C., died Sunday, August 2, 2009. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m., Assembly Building on Carver Rd. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Services, Inc., Stuart, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Tony M. Woolbright PORTSMOUTH - Tony Mack Woolbright, 16, of the 4000 block of Clipper Lane died Aug. 2, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Emanuel AME Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
Janice Marie Wright, 69, of Martinsville, Va., died Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2009, Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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