Dorothy VanDeMar Abashian, 78, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory, Peggy C. Adams, April 13,1932- October 28,2008, Momma, The day is remembered and quietly kept, no words needed, we shall never forget. For those we love don`t go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear., Lovingly Remembered & Sadly missed, Your Children and Grandchildren, Make a memorial contribution |
She was born in Hainesport, N.J., Sept. 27, 1936, to Joseph and Alice Mitchell. After graduating from high school, she started working at Fort Dix, N.J., where she met the love of her life, Justin E. (Gene) McCarthy Jr. They married on Oct. 31, 1959, and spent 50 years together raising their family and keeping them in line., Alice always had a song in her, and sang in her church choir while in high school, and for the last 20 years at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was an active volunteer in her children's schools and with other organizations at places where Gene's military career took them. Her most satisfying volunteer job was being the soccer coach when her daughters all played on the same team for St. Mary's Catholic School. After retiring from Hampton City Schools, she began traveling again with her husband and enjoyed trips to Italy, Hungary and Ireland with her good friends, Diane Cone and Claire Rose. She loved to keep her hands busy with crafts of all sorts, especially crocheting blankets to keep her family warm. She always made sure no one left the house hungry, and a party could never have too much food or wine. She never met anyone she couldn't talk to, and will be missed by her many friends at St. Joseph's Church and TOPS, and her swimming buddies., Her parents and her sister, Doris Zimmer, preceded her in death., She is survived by her husband, Gene; her four daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Dan Burke, Patty and Tim Glynn, Erin and Don Gray, and Maureen McCarthy; her seven grandchildren, Kelly Glynn, Patrick Glynn, Justin Burke, Daniel Burke, Colleen Burke, Donald Gray, and Mary Gray. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters and their families, Joe Mitchell, Stanley Mitchell, Billy Mitchell, John Mitchell, Monica Evans and MaryAnn Tyner., A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. with a Rosary service to begin at 6 p.m. at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. |
She was the beloved daughter of the late Sidney and Florence Cooper Cooke., She began her spiritual journey at the family's home church, Oak Grove Baptist Church, in Williamsburg, Va. Later in life she joined hands in fellowship and became a faithful member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She served her church as a member of the Deaconess Board and the Missionary Board., Alice graduated from Bruton Heights School in Williamsburg and later attended St. Paul's Collage, Lawrenceville, Va. She also matriculated at the College of William & Mary. For 13 years, she was a devoted employee for Colonial Williamsburg at the Williamsburg Information Center. However, her special love was always for children and for 10 years she was employed as a substitute teacher in the Williamsburg-James City County Public School District., She also was a member of the NAACP, the Household of Ruth, the Retired Teachers Association, Oak Grove School Alumni and Bruton Heights School Alumni. She was a kind and loving person, who will be greatly missed by her family and friends., She was also preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Randall; and three siblings, Charlie Cooke, Estelle Cooke Wallace and Sadie Cooke Bobbitt., Her loving memories will be cherished by her sister, Geraldine Cooke Wallace, of Williamsburg; her brother-in-law, William R. Wallace, of Williamsburg; her sisters-in-law, Fayetta Wynne (Thurman), of Croaker, and Flora Randall, of Williamsburg; niece, grand and great-grandnieces, nephews, grand and great-grandnephews; godchild, Sheila Wallace, of Hampton; other caring relatives and friends., A celebration of her life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with Dr. Sharon E. Whitlock officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Randall may be viewed from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. |
JAMES, Alice P., 98, of Alberta, Va., formerly of 901 N. 27th St., Richmond, Va., passed away Friday, October 23, 2009. She was the daughter of the late John and Julia Peterson; beloved wife of the late Saunder "Bee" James; and sister of Hester Johnson of Philadelphia, Pa. She is also survived by 13 nieces, three nephews and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends. She was also predeceased by two brothers, Charlie Ervin Peterson and Needom "Ben" Peterson; and two sisters, Maggie Carter and Hannah Lewis. Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Mercy Seat RZUA Church in Warfield, Va., where services will be held at 12 noon. Brown's Funeral Service of Lawrenceville, Va. is in charge of arrangements. |
JONES, Archie L., of Richmond, departed this life October 27, 2009. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. |
Ron L. Aston SUFFOLK - Ronald Lynn "Ron" Aston, 65, went to heaven to live with his Lord and Savior Oct. 27, 2009. He was born in Suffolk the son of Janie Byrd Aston and the late Beverly Cosco Aston. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the mid-1960s. Ron retired as a real estate agent. He was the former owner and operator of Hallmark Realty. He was a member of Suffolk Christian Church and a past member on the Board of Finance. Ron is survived by his mother, Janie Byrd Aston; daughter, Alaina Jane Aston; son, Ronald Lynn Aston II, all of Suffolk; sisters, Betty A. McCloud and husband Herman of Newport News, Va., Beverly A. McGahee and husband Terry, Kathy A. Parker and husband Weeks, both of Suffolk; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ron was passionate about many things. He loved his family, friends and church. He liked to garden and cook and he was very interested in local history. He loved the beach and knew how to weave a good story. Ron will be truly missed. A funeral will be held Saturday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. in Suffolk Christian Church with the Rev. Michael D. Halley officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery. Friends may join the family Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory. Contributions may be made to Suffolk Christian Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1457, Suffolk, VA 23439. Condolences may be registered online at, Make a memorial contribution |
Virginia Ethel Chisom Atkins, 94, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Bacz, Jennifer L. - Jennifer L. Bacz Jennifer L. Bacz, of Manassas, Va., ended her courageous battle with Cancer on October 27th 2009, she was 40 years old. .... |
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MASSEY, Barbara Ann, departed this life October 24, 2009. She is survived by seven children, David (Sandra), Ronald, Gail and Terence Watts, Yolanda Lewis (Larry), Vernon Player and Darrall Massey; 14 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m., with Rev. Willie Woodson officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
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Betty T. Wilfong, a longtime resident of Charlottesville died in Bradenton, Florida, on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at the age of 86., Mrs. Wilfong moved from Charlottesville in 2004. She was retired from the University of Virginia Medical Center., She is survived by two sons, Dallas G. Wilfong III and Mary Jane Wilfong of Cornado, California, and S. Todd Wilfong and Cindy Toms Wilfong, of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania; along with six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren., She was a founding member of Meadows Presbyterian Church and remained active at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Bradenton., A memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, at Meadows Presbyterian Church, 2200 Angus Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901. |
Betty Virginia Griffin Melton, 94, of Saluda, formerly of Charlottesville, passed away Saturday October 24, 2009., Born January 13, 1915 in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Walter R. and Cora Hottle Griffin., Her husband, Richard Jackson Melton; and a daughter, June Nave also preceded her in death., She is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Ann Ale of Great Mills, Maryland; a son, Paul Melton of Gaithersburg, Maryland; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Hensley of Fredericksburg; and a brother, Earle L. Breeden of Gordonsville., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday October 31, 2009, at the Hill and Wood Chapel with the Reverend Sidney Craig officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery., The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service from 9 until 11 a.m. at the funeral home., In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to a charity of your choice. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at the Church of God, Marion. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s for Christine P. Bradshaw will be held at 11 a.m. today in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
BRANCH, Ms. Brenda C., of Richmond, departed this life October 28, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral notice later. |
WRIGHT, Brenda Lea, 56, of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, James D. Wright; children, Christopher Jordan Beck (Laura), Shannon Wright Albert (Solomon), and Robert Clark Wright; father, Louis R. Jordan; brother, Jack T. Jordan (Kathy); sister, Ann J. Chandler (John); one grandchild, Hannah Beck. Brenda was retired from BB&T, Signet, and First Union Bank. She was a member of Providence United Methodist Church and Broad St. United Methodist Church, and also a member of the Chesterfield Jaycees. She was JCI Senator, and a life member of The Virginia Jaycees. Family will receive friends Friday, October 30, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va., where services will be held Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Varina Lion's Club or a charity of your choice. |
Betty Jane Brown, 83, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home, Covington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Brian Robinson will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with military honors by the DAV Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Richard Henry Burwell, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Franklin, where he was active with the Male Chorus, Mass Choir, Sunday school and Bible study. Mr. Butts was a member of the Hayden High School Alumni Association. Survivors include his mother, Dolly Stephens Nichols and sister, Darlene Myrick. He was predeceased by his father, James Dennis Butts. A funeral will be held Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. in First Baptist Church, 318 Hall St., Franklin, VA 23851. Dwight Shawrod Riddick, senior pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Southview Cemetery. Elvin Vaughan Funeral Home is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON - Mrs. Calony Perry Davis, 86, and most recently a resident of Coliseum Park Nursing Home, transitioned peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, after a 13 year battle with Alzheimer's., Born Aug. 16, 1923, in Franklin County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Hardie Bunyan and Lula Brown Perry., Calony Perry married James Davis on Dec. 23, 1941, and together they moved to Newport News ,Va., to raise their family which grew to include seven children., Calony loved going to church and faithfully worshipped her Lord at Third Baptist Church and Little Zion Baptist Church. And now, she will meet her Lord with a clear mind, a pain-free body, a joyful heart, and that sassy attitude that we love., She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James Davis Sr.; daughter, Mary Davis; sisters, Naomi White, Olivia Williams, Essie Conyers and Rochelle Gupton; and brothers, Aulcie Perry, Charlie Perry, Roy Perry and Andrew Perry., Calony Perry Davis leaves behind to cherish her memory, children, Hermenia Porter (Dante) and Joan Davis of Hampton, Va., Vanessa Davis (Allan Sledge) and Bonny Davis (William Martin) of Prince George's County, Md., James Davis Jr. of Newport News, Va., Barbara Overton (Craig ) of Richmond, Va.; sisters, Pleasant Porter of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Dorene Arrington of Hampton, Va.; brother, Ossian Perry of Warrenton, N.C.; brothers-in-law, Samuel Davis (Marie) of Hampton, Va., and John Davis of Warrenton, N.C.; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends., A viewing will be held Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607. The funeral service will be held Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Little Zion Baptist Church, 1824 W. Queen St., Hampton, VA 23666. Interment will follow the service at Hampton Memorial Gardens, 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Va. The family and friends will return to Little Zion Baptist Church for a repast. Condolences may be sent to, . Arrangements by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St., NN, VA 23607. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Carlton 'Top' Ferebee, husband of Ruth Ann Ferebee and father of Carlton Brandon Ferebee, died on Oct. 27, 2009. Service of celebration and remembrance are entrusted to M.E. Fisher Funeral Home, 757-245-3302. |
HARRIS, Mrs. Catherine Reekes, 91, of Kenbridge, Va., died on October 28, 2009. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband, John Willie Harris; a son, Willie Maurice Harris; and a sister, Mildred R. Queen. She is survived by her daughters, Charlotte H. Wrigglesworth of Kenbridge, and Nancy H. Bishop of Blackstone; her grandson, James E. Wrigglesworth Jr. and wife, Wendy; her great-grandson, Battle Wrigglesworth, all of Wilmington, N.C.; and her daughter-in-law, Dolores C. Harris of South Hill. Mrs. Harris was a member of the Kenbridge Christian Church. She and her husband operated Roby's Store in Kenbridge from 1948 to 1968. They then purchased the store and renamed it the J. W. Harris Store which they operated until 1979. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday in the Oakwood Cemetery in South Hill. The family will receive friends at the Clarke Funeral Home in Kenbridge on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. |
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will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with Pastor Keith Olivier officiating. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, today from 6 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Margaret T. Cint CHESAPEAKE - Margaret Terrell "Terry" Cint, 66, died Oct. 27, 2009. Mrs. Cint was born in Charleston, W.Va., to the late Vera Woods Shaffer-Sevits and the late Marvin Shaffer. She resided in Widen, W.Va., until she turned 18. She was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. Mrs. Cint was a homemaker and had retired from the Naval Commissary. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, crafts and was an avid reader. Mrs. Cint was a former Red Cross volunteer and Virginian-Pilot Ledger Star Neighborhood Counselor. Most of all, she was a Navy wife. She was predeceased by her parents, Vera and Marvin; sister, Judy Tacy; and brother, Harry Shaffer. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 47 years, Ronald C. Cint; daughter, Jamie Cint of Marietta, Ga.; sons, Michael Cint of Tacoma, Wash., and Christopher Cint and wife Tina of Sarasota, Fla.; stepsister, Kay Hardesty; brother-in-law, Jerry Tacy; grandchildren, Victoria and Kaitlin Cint; close family friends, the Austins, Websters and Moores. The family will receive friends at Twiford's Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, on Friday from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to the . Condolences may be expressed to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory James A. Cobb January 6, 1916 - October 24, 2008 Sons, Daughters, Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren, Make a memorial contribution |
Lillian Cooper, 89, of Marion, Va., passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Bolling, Grose and Lotts Chapel with Pastor Monroe Hedrick officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, at Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral Home. Arrangements by Bolling Grose and Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 2 p.m. in the Blacksburg First Wesleyan Church with the Rev. John Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday evening, October 30, 2009, at the Blacksburg First Wesleyan Church, Giles Road. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, at Christ Episcopal Church, Martinsville. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Service, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Olivia Abbott Cross, 84, of Covington, Va., died on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Funeral Service will be held 7 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home, Covington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of James Alexander Jr. CROWDER 10-29-1979 08-18-2007, Happy 30th birthday to my son,, whom we love dearly, and miss terribly., Happy Birthday, Love, Mom, Kellye,, Kristi & friends, Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Williams Memorial Park in Roanoke with the Rev. Gina D. Rochelle officiating. The Curbeam family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
Dale Whitten Ball Sr., 78, of Louisa, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009., He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, September 29, 1931, to Charles Edward Ball and Mattie Short Ball., Dale served his country during WW II in the United States Army. He worked as a roofing contractor, and was an avid Washington Redskins fan, he loved reading, especially history, watching western movies and listening to Bluegrass music., Dale is survived by his daughter, Joy Lynn Spitzer and her husband, Harold, of Louis; his sons, Dale Whitten Ball Jr., and Wayne Edward Ball and his wife, Dorothy, all of Charlottesville; his sisters, Willie Mae Hess, Hazel V. Ford, and Delores J. Smith; his grandchildren, Maria, Damien, Eric, Amber, Jessica, and Elizabeth; his great grandchildren, Dallas M. Barnes and Blake M. Barnes; numerous nieces and nephews, to include a special great niece, Cindy Draves and her daughter, Sam Draves; and a special friend his cat "Shadow"., Dale was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Elizabeth Ball; his brothers, Charles E. Ball Jr., Jackie W. Ball, and Ralph E. Ball, and a grandson, Justin R. Marshall., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Woodward Funeral Home., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, at the Woodward Funeral Home Chapel, The Reverend Mike Nickle will officiate. Burial will be private. |
Jack Emmett Dalton Sr., 73, of Hurt, Va., died on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Arrangements by BurchMessier Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., 540-586-7360., Make a memorial contribution |
SHEARIN, David Hill, 70, of Richmond, died October 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maggie L. and Malvin Hill Shearin; and one sister, Dorothy Williams. Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean Shearin; two daughters, Terry Shearin Grogg and her husband, Rick, and Susie Shearin; four grandchildren, David, Jake and Danny Grogg and Courtney Fazzio; one special niece, Becky Newby; and many other extended family members. Mr. Shearin was a furniture sales rep for 40 years and active in Moose Lodge No. 699. His remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and where funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in Virginia, P.O. Box 35010, Richmond, Va. 23235. |
s in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. You may offer your love and condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
SHARP, Diane Westerhouse, 61, of Richmond, died Saturday, October 24, 2009. A GRI graduate employed by Virginia Properties, she was an award-winning realtor in the Richmond area for over 30 years. Preceded in death by her father, Dean M. Westerhouse Sr.; and her brother, Jeffrey Westerhouse, she is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, Bayliss Epps Sharp; and her son, Bayliss Epps Sharp Jr. of Baltimore, Md.; a grandson, Alexander Sharp; her mother, Gwendolyn A. Westerhouse; two brothers, D. M. "Bud" Westerhouse Jr. and his wife, Judith, and Gary A. Westerhouse and his wife, Loretta, all of Richmond, Va.; a sister, Donna R. Westerhouse of Snellville, Ga.; nephews, Andrew, Charles, and Aaron Westerhouse, all of Richmond, Va., Alex Chapman of Buford, Ga., Peter Chapman of Salisbury Mills, N.Y.; and a niece, Meredith Westerhouse of Elkton, Ky. The family wishes to express their appreciation to all of Diane and Bayliss's devoted friends and colleagues who have continually supported them both throughout Diane's illness. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226-1928, or to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226-2601. |
GLOUCESTER - Dirk Rene Rhodes, 51, passed away on Oct. 24, 2009, in Gloucester, Va., Dirk was raised in Virginia Beach where he graduated from Kempsville High School in 1976. He attended Chowan College in Chowan, N.C., and then Clinch Valley College in Wise, Va. After spending some time away from Virginia and serving honorably in the Army National Guard, Dirk settled in the Middle Peninsula of Virginia and became a resident of Gloucester. Although he held many titles and occupations in his life, including deputy sheriff, bounty hunter, volunteer rescue squad, retail salesman, camp counselor for troubled youth, cook, truck driver and chimney sweep, he found his true calling as a longtime Special Education Teacher at Page Middle School and Gloucester County High School with 20 years of service. Although he had no children of his own, Dirk considered the students that he taught and interacted with to be 'his kids'. Dirk held a Masters of Education, was an accomplished pianist and also a well known owner of several bookstores in Gloucester. He had many talents that he willingly shared with anyone who needed him., Besides his mother, Dirk is survived by sister and brother-in-law, Debra A. and William A. Bowles; brother and sister-in-law, Guy B. and Mary E. Rhodes Jr.; stepmother, Dorothy W. Rhodes; sister, Virginia L. Rhodes, sister and brother-in-law, Misty L. and David Phillips; aunt, June R. Belangia; nephews, Blair Bowles, Zachary and Matthew Phillips and Hunter Swann; nieces, April M. and husband, Jarrett Swann, and Hayley and Megan Rhodes and numerous cousins. He also leaves behind many special friends around the world and in Gloucester, including Deborah Collier, Frank Oliver, Lynda and Tommy Weston and Jimmy Owens., A memorial celebration of Dirk's life is planned for family and friends on Nov. 22, 2009, at 3 p.m. at Newington Baptist Church, 6169 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061., . In the future, we also plan to establish a Dirk R. Rhodes Memorial Scholarship to help Gloucester County High School students who pursue degrees in nursing, pre-med or education. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Timothy Lutheran Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-, Make a memorial contribution |
GEIGES, Doris Lorraine, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Friday in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Rd. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Angelus. |
Dorothy Jones Hughes, 87, of Orange, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., She was born October 20, 1922, in Charlottesville, a daughter of the late Joseph Fielding Jones and Lucy Kate Cook Jones. She was the wife of the late Claude Everett Hughes., Mrs. Hughes was a retired nurse from the Gynecology Oncology Department at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Orange., In 1955, Dorothy won second place in the Pillsbury Grand National Bake-Off in New York City., She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Anne Smith and her husband, Ed, of Orange and Claudia Jean Hughes of Newport News; one son, Donald Lee Hughes and his wife, Lil, of Orange; six grandchildren, Mark Hughes and his wife, Kelly, of Richmond, Laura Hughes of Richmond, Kristen Lohr and her husband, Jesse, of Orange, Kelly Jones and her husband, Billy, of Orange, Rodney Shipp of Troy, and Jennifer Hughes of Newport News; and seven great- grandchildren., A funeral service will be held 12 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Pastor Thomas Bernard and the Reverend Mark Hughes officiating. Interment will be private., The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the funeral home., Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 143 West Main Street, Orange, VA 22960. |
SNELLINGS, Dorothy Wade, 86, of Richmond, passed away October 27, 2009. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earle Snellings; daughter, Doris Ann Snellings. She is survived by her three daughters, Judith Wright of Richmond, Dianne Moseley and husband, Bruce, of Chesterfield, Victoria "Vicky" Hitch and husband, Oliver, of Cobbs Creek; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Snellings was a retired nurse with St. Elizabeth Hospital. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009 at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Va. 23220. Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
HUBAND, Douglas Lee Sr., 77, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by two sons, Ray Huband and Douglas Huband Jr.; and a brother, Albert Huband Jr. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marjorie H. Huband; sons, Alan Huband and his wife, Vera, Ty Huband and his wife, Elizabeth, and Edward Phelps; sisters and brothers-in-law, Edna and Leonard Vimpeny, Erma and Herbert Hudson; grandchildren, Heath, Heather, Hal, Corinthia, Jennifer, Matthew, Allison, Conrad and Colin; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at Walmsley United Methodist Church. A private family interment will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Walmsley UMC, 2950 Walmsley Blvd., Richmond, Va. 23234. |
will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Counts officiating. The interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home,, Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Duane Ralph Seward, 83, passed away on Oct. 25, 2009., He was born to the late Lieutenant Commander (USN) Jack and Hildegard Seward on Sept. 29, 1926, in San Diego, Calif. At age 17, he joined the Navy and served three years. He then joined his parents in Newport News where he met his wife, Nancy Jennings, was recalled to service during the Korean War, and then went to work for the telephone company from which he retired after 36 years of service., He leaves to cherish many fond memories, his wife of more than 60 years, Nancy Seward; son, Michael and his wife, Jan; daughter, Linda Rohler and her husband, Terry; one grandson, Jason Rohler and his wife, Jennifer; and three great-grandsons, Joseph, Michael and Terry Rohler. He is also survived by his brother, Gene Seward and his wife, Dottie., A graveside service will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m. at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News., Peninsula Funeral Home is handling the service. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, in Crockett's Chapel United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Jeff Callahan. Interment will follow in the Gleaves Family Cemetery. The American Legion Post #9 will conduct Military Graveside Rites. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 29, 2009, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crockett's Chapel UMC Building Fund, c/o Tena Bass, 4726 Cripple Creek Road, Cripple Creek, Va. 24322. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Norma Jean DURHAM 10-29-1956 12-8-2008, On your 53rd B-day, We truly miss you, mother., Love Always, Sybil, Shaneequa & LaShawn, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 2714 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23704, where Bishop Curtis Edmonds is pastor. Minister Eli Ruffin will be the eulogist. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at 802 Stratford St., Portsmouth. The family has entrusted J.T. Fisher Funeral Services to handle the final care arrangements. Condolences can be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Elder David Mickens Jr., 69 of Waynesboro was called to rest on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at his residence., He was born on November 5, 1939, in Augusta County, to the late Dave and Dolena (Brooks) Mickens., Elder Mickens graduated from Rosenwald High School and served in the United States Air Force., He retired from E.I. Dupont De Nemours and was the pastor for over 30 years at Massie Memorial COGIC in Waynesboro., He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Dennis T. Mickens., Elder Mickens is survived by his wife of 43 years Clifford (Brown) Mickens of the residence; two daughters, C. Denise Finney and her husband, Kerwyn of Gainesville, and Casandra J. Mickens of Waynesboro; one son, David T. Mickens of Waynesboro; one foster son, Miles Thornton of Waynesboro; one sister, Phyllis J. Kelly and her husband, Paul, of Ellicott City, Maryland; one sister-in-law, Gracie Harris of Staunton; two brother-in-laws George H. Brown and his wife, Drucilla and Rohr Brown, both of Chicago, Illinois; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four aunts, Gladys Washington of Stuarts Draft, Ruby Gayle of Waynesboro, Lottie Mickens of Rochester, New York and Jeanette Mickens, of New York; one god-daughter, Crystal Brooks and her husband, Jonathan, of New York; four longtime devoted friends, Robert Taylor, Wilbert McNair, Charles Ramey, and Dr. Reverend Arvind D'Silva; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives., A service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Cornerstone Church of Augusta, 1156 Tinkling Spring Road, Staunton, VA., Internment will be at Augusta Memorial Park., Public Viewing will be 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church., Professional services provided by McCutcheon's Funeral Home. |
She is survived by her son, Douglas Williams Jr., of Greenville, N.C.; grandchildren, Kerry Williams, of Murrieta, Calif., and Kim Zidenberg, of Poquoson; her great-grandchildren, Brooke Allen of Henderson, Nev., Josh Zidenberg, of Charlottesville, Va., Brodie Williams and Jack and Tanner Williams, all of Murrieta, Calif., and Max Barrett, of Poquoson., The family will receive friends from 11 to noon Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Poquoson Baptist Church by the Rev. John Pouchat. A funeral service will follow at noon at the church. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. at Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Poquoson Baptist Church Building Fund, 283 Wythe Creek Road, Poquoson, VA 23662., Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
She was born on Aug. 15, 1922, in Hampton, the daughter of Birdie Ella Harwood Watkins and William Leroy Watkins., Elsie was a member of the Northampton Church of Christ, had taught Sunday School, worked in Vacation Bible School and been involved in ladies groups and mission support. She enjoyed church activities, sewing, gardening, reading and talking on the phone with her friends. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. One of her very endearing qualities was that she often made little craft items and mailed them to her "grands" and "greats"., Elsie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Poole., She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Jean Poole Burton and her husband, John of Portsmouth, R.I.; sons, George William Poole and his wife, Fran of Fort Worth, Texas, and Al Poole and his wife, Betty of Broken Arrow, Okla.; five grandchildren, Kevin Poole and his wife, Jennifer of Christiansburg, Va., Charles "Chuck" Burton of Norfolk, Va., Rebecca "Becky" Burton of Brooklyn, N.Y., Alexandra Poole of Tulsa, Okla., and Alison Poole of Fort Worth, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Reagan Poole, Samantha Poole and Jackson Poole; also special friends, Pam and Wayne Miller, Linda Poole and Ed Arborgast., A celebration of Elsie's life will be held Saturday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Northampton Church of Christ, 1409 Todds Lane in Hampton. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park in Hampton., Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
She was a former member of the Redeemed Church of God in Hampton where she served as church clerk, organist and devoted choir member. She is currently a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, Newport News., She is survived by her son, Walter Russell III; four daughters, Carolyn Russell, Sharon Russell-Hunt, and Pamela McLaurin (Eugene) of Hampton, Va.; Sandra Russell Phillips of Richmond, Calif., and one stepdaughter, Dottie Merritte of Chester, Va.; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends., Viewing will begin at noon and the family will receive guests at the Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, Hampton, on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, from 6 to 7 p.m. The homegoing service will be held at the Gethsemane Baptist Church, 3509, Chestnut Ave. Newport News, Va., Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at noon. The eulogy will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Dwight Riddick. Mrs. Russell will be placed in church by 10 a.m. Friday. Entombment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens. The family will gather at 314 Clay Street, Hampton, Va., by 11am., In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial gifts be made to Gethsemane Baptist Church, Christ Community Outreach Center or Feed the Children. |
Eunice Theresa Hamm Shiflett, 91, of Earlysville, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at the Charlottesville Health and Rehab Center., She was the daughter of the late Jake and Mary Baugher Hamm., She was preceded in death by her husband Ellis Shiflett; daughter-in-law, Karen P. Shiflett; two brothers, Leslin Hamm and Deward Hamm; three sisters, Zettie Comer, Oma Rittenour and Beunie Matthews; and one son, Gary C. Shiflett., She is survived by five sons, Aubrey E. "Gene" Shiflett and his wife, Dorothy, of Earlysville, Vernon C. Shiflett and his wife, Joann, of Lake Monticello, Thomas J. "Jake" Shiflett and his wife, Denise, of Lynchburg, Craig G. Shiflett and his wife, Brenda, of Troy and Donald E. Shiflett of Charlottesville; five grandchildren, Scott Shiflett and his wife, Tara, of Charlottesville, Dale Shiflett and his wife, Lisa, of Lake Monticello, Dustin Shiflett and his wife, Mandy, of Lynchburg and Jacob and Lauren Shiflett of Lynchburg; and many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren., A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, at the Teague Chapel with Pastor David Allison officiating., Interment will follow at the Holly Memorial Gardens., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the Teague Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Eunice Bryant, Connie Hunt, Verna Sanzo and her husband, Tony; one son, Ronnie Butts and his wife, Mary; her daughter-in-law, Cathy Butts; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren., Born in Sampson County, N.C., Evelyn spent most of her life in Hampton happily married for 39 years to the love of her life, Benjamin Butts. She spent 20 of those years working as a bus driver and cook for Buckroe Baptist Church., Evelyn will be remembered for her sense of humor and her ability to laugh at everything., A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. Bert Rait. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home., Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, 20 Interstate Corporate Center, Suite 233, Norfolk, VA 23502. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
s will be held 10 a.m. Friday from Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev Don Baldwin officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at the graveside at Greenwood Cemetery on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Carl H. Douglass Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 until 7 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford., Make a memorial contribution |
Howard William Foust, of 127 Hadley Road, Hempfield Twp., Greenville Pa., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at the UPMC Horizon Hospital, Greenville, Pa., following an extended illness. Mr. Foust was born in Greenville on March 12, 1930. He was the son of Floyd Ephraim and Mary (Wright) Foust. He was a 1947 graduate of Penn High School. He attended Thiel College and then Youngstown State where he earned his B.S. in accounting in 1962., He went to work as a Signalman for the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad upon his graduation. He then served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953. He returned to the Bessemer & Lake Erie R.R. upon his Honorable Discharge from the Army. He was employed by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation from 1955 until 1983 as Accounting Manager. He then worked for the former Mercer County Living Center as the Fiscal Manager beginning in 1984 until his retirement in 1998., He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, Pa., where he served as a Sunday School teacher, an ordained Deacon, an ordained Elder, and trustee. He also served on the Presbytery Council, Shenango Presbytery. He was a former member of the Board of Directors of the Shenango Home, New Wilmington, Pa., Mr. Foust led a full life. He kept the financial records of the Pymatuning Outboard Motor Club from 1983 until 2008. He was one of the original members of and longest tenured person serving on the Mercer County Juvenile Probation Department's Community Court beginning in 1999. He was an enthusiastic member of the Greenville Lion's Club, where he served as King Lion in 2004., He was an avid golfer and bowler and loved spending time with the members of the Senior Golf League at Pine Hill Golf Course in Greenville as well as the Senior Bowling league at the Celebrity Bowl in Greenville., Mr. Foust was a wonderful husband, devoted father, doting grandfather, caring brother, and giving friend to many., He was the loving husband of Carole Lee (Jamison), whom he married on October 11, 1952. She survives at home. She is the daughter of Kenneth M. and Gladys (Platt) Jamison, who preceded him in death. Howard's surviving children are the Rev. Kenneth W. Foust and wife, Barbara Foust, of Lower Burrell, Pa., and their children, Carrie and Will; Randall Foust and wife, Kimberly, of Dublin, Ohio, and their children, Derek, Jessica, and Natalie; and Kevin L. Foust and wife, Lynda, of Roanoke, Va., and their son, Nathan. Also surviving are three brothers, Thomas Foust, of Franklin, Richard Foust, of Stoneboro, and Charles Foust, of Sandy Lake. One sister survives, Lorraine Hans, of Hadley; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Mary Kathleen Foust; three brothers, Everett Foust, Blaine Foust, and Floyd Foust; and a sister, Bernice Hancock., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 323 Main St., Greenville, Pa. 16125 or to the , 840 S. Western Run Road, Youngtown, Ohio 44514., Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, in the First Presbyterian Church, Greenville with the Rev. David A. Dobi, Pastor, officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Loutzenhiser-Jordan Colonial Funeral Home, 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville, Pa., and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Friday in the parlor of the church. Burial with committal and Military Honors by VFW Post #3374 will be in Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville. Visitors may sign the online guest book and watch a video tribute at, Make a memorial contribution |
is scheduled Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. at the Fort Myers Chapel in Arlington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Frederic David Fraley, 71, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Saturday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. in The Solid Rock Baptist Church, 1340 Gust Lane, Chesapeake. Condolences can be mailed to 119 Carol Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23701 (c/o Catherine Gardner). Corprew Funeral Home provided the obituary information., Make a memorial contribution |
GUALDONI, Garren L., age 67, of Stafford County, died on October 26, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Gualdoni retired in 1997 as branch manager and vice president of Central Fidelity Bank. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard. She is survived by daughters, Lisa (Tom) Kenney and Lynette (Scott) von Schilling; sister, Jeanne Smith-Bozarth; and three grandchildren, Peyton and Harrison von Schilling and Sean Kenney. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2009 in the Miller Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mary Washington Hospice, 5012 South Point Pkwy., Fredericksburg, Va. 22407, or Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Pkwy., Building #4, Richmond, Va. 23227. To offer the condolences please visit www.millerfuneralhome.net |
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He was preceded in death by his mother, Ora Cash., He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Linda; his sons, Brandon and his wife, Grace and Benjamin; his parents, George Cash Sr. and his wife, Lea; his brother, Tommy Cash and his wife, Teresa; his sister, Ulita Askew; an uncle, David Cash and his wife, Tami; his nieces and nephews, Amber and her husband, Daniel, Georgette, and Margaret; and his great-nieces, Savannah and Kassidy. He is also survived by a host of family and friends that will miss him., The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be at the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at 5 p.m. Burial will be on Saturday in the Cash, Campbell, Massey Family Cemetery in Roseland, Va., Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, Va., is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
CARTER, Ms. Geraldine, of Richmond, departed this life October 28, 2009. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral notice later. |
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Oct 29, 2009 Gertrude Jefferson Jones, 92, a longtime resident of Collinsville, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, after a long illness. She was born July 9, 1917, in Franklin County to Grover Cleveland Jefferson and Elizabeth Altice Jefferson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Daniel Herbert Jones; a grandson, Daniel Harrison Holdren; three sisters, Mae Jefferson Via, Viola Jefferson Riley and Ella Jefferson Cannaday; and four brothers, Victor Jefferson, Edward Jefferson, Raymond Jefferson and Claude Jefferson. She retired from DuPont with more than 30 years of service. She was a member of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, where she was in the United Methodist Women and church circles. Surviving are her daughter, Debra J. Holdren of Columbia, S.C., a grandson; and two sisters, Pat Chitwood and Mary Louise Brown, both of Burnt Chimney. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Smith Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tilden Bridges officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Norris Funeral Services. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601-7633. |
TOLLIVER, Gertrude, 75, of 202 W. 31st St., died October 24, 2009. The daughter of the late Alice and Edmond Smith was born in Ashland, Va. on October 31, 1933. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Tolliver; daughter, Glendora Tolliver; and brother, Edmond Smith Jr. She is survived by her children, Killzell Vaughan (Gregory), Sondra Tolliver-Richardson, Constance Tolliver, Rowland Tolliver Sr. (Michelle), Nathaniel Tolliver (Barbara), Martinella Tolliver; 20 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Sherman Smith (Linda), Rudolph Smith (Rosaline), Leon Smith, and Alfred Smith (Ethel); three sisters, Florence Graham, Gracie Howard (Charles), and Cynthia Shannon (Wilson); and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be conducted at Refuge Temple, 512 N. 1st St. on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 1 p.m., with a viewing one hour prior. Interment St. James Baptist Church Cemetery, Beaverdam, Va. |
She was preceded in death by her husband, retired Master Chief Frank J. Febish., She is survived by her best friend and daughter, June Chisman and husband, Tommy; grandson, Hank Compton and his wife, Suzie; granddaughter, Heidi Bogan and husband, Mike; her great-grandchildren, Jorge and Sophia Bogan; brothers, Mario and Calvin Bora; and sisters, Anna Andrusynyk and Alba Signorilly. We also have others from our blended family that Mama Mia cared deeply about, Christy, Becky, Drew and their children., I feel very blessed to have had such a wonderful mother. The love that she and I had for each other was priceless. I can't image being without her. I love you mom and I am going to miss you so very much., I can't imagine anyone having a mother-in-law any better than Mama Mia. June and I will miss the great times we had on our back deck, your patio and the times we went out with you. We will always remember you and the fun times we had together., The focal point of her life was her family and friends, her church, her yard and playing bingo. Our Mama Mia was a generous, fun and loving mother and granny. She taught us to be joyful and appreciative. She believed that we needed to enjoy each day because we never knew when it would be our last. Thank You Mama Mia for all the wonderful things you have done for us and loving memories you have left us. We love you and will miss you greatly., A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at the H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Laskin Road Chapel by the Rev. Mr. Robert Durel., In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Lynnhaven Boulevard. Online condolences may be sent to the family at |
is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2009, at the UnitarianUniversalist Church, 2015 Grandin Road, Roanoke. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at noon on Friday from Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Ron Porter officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Mary L. (nee Meador) Grieshammer, 84, of Euclid, Ohio, died Friday, October 23, 2009. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Arrangements by DiDonato Funeral Home, Euclid, Ohio, 216-481-5277., Make a memorial contribution |
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. Friends may call at Serenity on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, from noon to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Make a memorial contribution |
. The Hackett family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
Jewell Mae Burch Harris, 87, of Moneta, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3304., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg with the Rev. Dallas Vines officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, October 28, 2009, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. The Harrison family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va., 540-639-2356., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, at Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
has been planned in lieu thereof. A celebration of life and final farewell will be held Oct. 31, at 3:45 p.m. at her gravesite in the Rosewood Memorial Park, 631 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. In honor of her memory, donations to, are encouraged and appreciated., Make a memorial contribution |
Hattie was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church and of Truelight Wheatley Temple # 5 I.B.P.O. E. of W. She served in several auxiliaries of her church and T. W. T. # 5. She graduated from George P. Phenix High School in 1946 and Peninsula Business College., She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Wilson., She is survived by her daughter, Corlease Sills; two grandchildren, Valecia and Brittany; a sister, Bertha Paige (Frank); a brother, Lewis C. Watts (Eunice); nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. |
RESCUE - Henry Clayton Richter Sr. went to be with our Lord on Oct. 27, 2009., He was an active member of Benn's United Methodist Church, Rescue and Battery Park Ruritans, American Legion George F. Dashiell Post #49 and Veterans of Foreign War. Henry began his 20 year distinguished military Army career at the Nike Site in Carrollton. He posted tours in New York, El Paso, Texas, Korea and Germany. After retiring he worked for Beale Construction, Smithfield Packing Company, and Clover Power Plant. He was currently employed at Travis' Auto Repair., His hobbies included antique car collection, restoration, and showing, cooking for various community events and spending time with his grandchildren., A memorial service will be held at Benn's United Methodist Church on Nov. 1, 2009, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. O. H. Burton officiating. Family and friends will gather after the memorial service in the church's Family Life Center., In lieu of flowers memorial contributions and donations may be made to the David Latimer Cancer Fund c/o Farmers Bank, P.O. Box 888, Smithfield, VA 23431. |
with full military honors will follow at 2 p.m. at Windsor Memorial Gardens., Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, at First Baptist Church, Pulaski. Arrangements by Penn Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Pleasant Dale Cemetery in Fincastle., Make a memorial contribution |
FISHER, Deacon Horace Robinson Jr., departed this life October 24, 2009 at Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Gertrude A. Fisher. He was a lifelong member of St. John Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He was a retired mail handler for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of Charity Lodge # 25 Prince Hall F&A Masons. He leaves to mourn his passing his devoted son, Horace R. Fisher III (Brenda); two loving grandchildren, Robin A. Fisher and Horace R. Fisher IV; brother, Everett L. Fisher (Johnnie) of Franklin, Tennessee; nine nieces and nephews, other family and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30, at 1 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church, 4317 North Avenue. Rev. Dr. Michael Felton officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
s will be conducted 12 noon, Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Lafayette United Methodist Church with Pastor Elwood Carwile officiating. Interment will follow in Richardson Family Cemetery, Ironto. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lotz Salem Chapel. The family would like to thank the staff at Lewis Gale Medical Center and those who assisted at Richfield Health Care Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lafayette United Methodist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
Virginia Saul (Jenny) Hurt, 69, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
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He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Ms. JoAnne R. Cooper of Newport News, Va.; a son, Mr. Fred Taylor (Estella) of Newport News, Va.; two granddaughters, Mrs. Paula M. Cooper Jackson of Newport News, Va., and Mrs. Beatrice Nicole Cooper Witts (Eric) of Hampton, Va.; one grandson, Bobby Taylor of Newport News, Va.; a sister, Mrs. Carrie Alston Anthony of Newport News, Va.; 10 great-grandchildren, Ahsiyah Jackson, Kwame Jackson, Taiquan Jackson, Kapri Witts, Malik Witts, Chantley Hawkins, Diamond Cephas, Danny Hall, Shanile Holloway, and Shawn Hall; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Isabella T. Alston of Newport News, Va.; two nieces, Ms. Carolyn D. Alston and Ms. Janice M. Alston, both of Newport News, Va.; one great-niece, Mrs. Pamela Dail (Frankie) of Greenville, N.C.; a host of relatives and friends., A funeral service will be held noon Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at First Baptist Church East End, 3000 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Interment will follow in Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton University section. Viewing will be from 1 to 7p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Friday., Arrangements are by O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
ASHLEY, James Wilbur, 85, departed this life Friday, October 23, 2009. He is survived by his living and devoted wife, Bessie Ashley; daughter, Carolyn Austin; two grandchildren, Michael Easter and Patrice Walker; a host of other relatives and friends, one devoted, Sam Bachelor. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Memorial services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4305 Eighth St. |
She was a native of Saxe, Charlotte County, Va., and had been a resident of Newport News since 1961., Mrs. Johnson was a graduate from E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Va., in 1954. She was a member of Cornerstone Community Church. She was secretary for Newport News Baptist Church for 10 years. She had served as treasurer for the old Newport News Original Little League., She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years, Allan A. Land; parents, Jasper and Emma Johnson; brothers, Raymond of Keysville, Va., Clifton of Virginia Beach, Clarence 'Curly', J.D. (Jr.) and Nelson 'Curtis' Johnson of Newport News; and sister, Dorothy Williams of Virginia Beach., Survivors include her sons, Richard A. Land, Dennis L. Land, both of Newport News and Brian K. Land; daughter-in-law, Robin; and grandsons, Jamie and Benjamin of Isle of Wight. She is also survived by her sisters, Christine Morris of Lynchburg, Ethel Anderson of Newport News, Mary Anderson of Richmond; sisters-in-law, Loretta Johnson of Virginia Beach, Sadie Johnson, Inez Johnson and Marguerite Johnson, all of Newport News, Frankie Land of Vinton, Va., Dorothy Melton of Greensboro, N.C., Lucy Johnson and her husband, Pete of Norwood N.C.; and some wonderful nieces and nephews., Her grandchildren were the joy of her life and she thanked GOD for them. The church was an important part of her life also, especially her friend, Ebbie Memory., The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the funeral home with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park., In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in her name to the Cornerstone Community Church or the Peninsula SPCA, 523 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601. |
. Burial will follow in Monta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, from 7 until 9 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Snow Hill Baptist Church. A guestbook is available online at, Make a memorial contribution |
Jerry I. Witcher , Sr. |
Oct 29, 2009 The funeral for Jerry I. Witcher Sr., 74, of 4246 Dillons Fork Road, Fieldale, who died Oct. 25, 2009, at the VA Medical Center in Salem, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Design United Pentecostal Association with Elder Roscoe Richie officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church, instead of the funeral home as previously reported. Stanfield Mortuary Service in Rocky Mount is in charge of arrangements. |
PARRISH, John Linwood Jr., 56, son of the late Margaret and Linwood Parrish of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2009, after a long battle with cancer. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death and by both of his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Ann; a son, Clayton William Parrish; two stepchildren, Jeremy Daniel Davis of Panama City, Florida and Ashlee Nicole Davis of Richmond, Virginia. He also leaves a beloved aunt by marriage, Mrs. Grace R. Pearman of Richmond, Virginia. Jack was always interested in theatre, and recently had become a professor of theatre at Kentucky State University. Due to his progressing health problems, however, he was unable to return to that position. He passed away in a Richmond, Virginia hospital still fighting to beat that cancer bug. A memorial service will be held at Barksdale Theatre on Sunday, November 1 at 5 p.m. |
Edith Louise Johnson VIRGINIA BEACH - Edith Louise Johnson of the 800 block of Virginia Beach Blvd. passed away Oct. 23, 2009. She was a member of First Lynnhaven Baptist Church, Virginia Beach. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Patricia and Doris of Florida; one sister, Doris Baxter of Virginia Beach; four sisters-in-law; two grandchildren, Brandi and Bridgette; four step grandchildren; one aunt, Ruth Grimstead; one uncle, Joseph Grimstead Sr.; two nieces, Danielle Brooks and Tamika Foster; and one nephew, Corey Diggs. A funeral will be held Saturday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. in First Lynnhaven Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, with Dr. E.M. Scott presiding. A viewing will be held Friday, Oct. 30. Community Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, at Smith Memorial United Methodist Church with Reverend Tilden Bridges officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Norris Funeral Services on Thursday evening, October 29, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests that memorials may be made to the , 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL. 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601-7633,, . Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., is serving the Jones family. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
celebrating Leonard's life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church in Hampton. Condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
POQUOSON - Joseph A. Nicosia Sr., 85, a Poquoson resident most of his life, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News., He was a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Poquoson, and served in the U.S. Army. He was a part owner and employee for S. Nicosia Produce Company., Mr. Nicosia was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Katherine H. Nicosia; parents, Salvatore "Sam" and Grace Nicosia; great-grandson, "Little Leon" Nicosia Jr.; and two brothers, Lawrence Nicosia and Frank Nicosia., He is survived by his two sons, Joseph Anthony Nicosia Jr. and David Ernest Nicosia; two daughters-in-law, Jean Merriel Blount Nicosia and Mabel Lawrence Nicosia; three grandchildren, Leon Nicosia, Bonnie King, and Robin Hassler and husband, Todd; three great-grandchildren, Samantha King, Bobby Boes Jr., and Mary Jane Nicosia; a brother, Salvatore "Sam" Nicosia Jr. and wife, Jane; a half-brother, Santo Branchino and wife, Minnie; two sisters, Antonette "Nettie" Lupia and Carmen Wilson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins., The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson, and other times at 41 Holloway Road, Poquoson. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, at the funeral home by the Rev. Dr. Bill Wash. Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton with Military Honors., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Peninsula Rescue Mission, 3700 Huntington Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607 or Poquoson Rescue Squad, 830 Poquoson Avenue, Poquoson, VA 23662. Online condolences to |
JOHNSON, Judith G., lovingly remembered as "Doll Baby", departed this life to be with the Lord on Monday, October 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Judith L. and McKinley Brown; sister, Louise Underwood; son, Paul Johnson; brothers, McKinley "Bro'', James, and Alvin "Ouchie Baby". Judith leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband of 47 years, Robert Johnson Jr.; sons, Douglas J. "Duke" Brown (Talitha) and Robert D. "Poochie" Brown (Gloria); daughters, Barbara Anne Lewis (Toriano) and Florence R. "Pee Wee" Johnson (Douglas); 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Florence Carter; sisters-in-law, Mary Williams and Dorothy Neville; a host of nieces, one devoted, Carolyn Prosser (Larry); nephews, one devoted, Joe Rome Brown (Rhonda); and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, October 30, 2009 at Trinity Baptist Church, 2811 Fendall Ave., at 1 p.m. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. |
Kathleen Kasprak, 64, of Riner, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at her home. The Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at St. Jude Catholic Church, Tyler Road, Radford, Va., conducted by Father Ken Shuping. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Kenneth Earl Northam, 49, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009., Kenneth was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula and graduated from Menchville High School., Kenneth was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret L. Northam., He is survived by his father, J. Henry Northam; two brothers, Robert W. Northam and his wife, Norma of Newport News, William J. Northam and his wife, Pauletta of Seymour, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews., A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at Bell Haven Cemetery in Exmore, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
HAMPTON - Kenneth "Rusty" Lewis Alexander passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009., Service to be held at noon at St. Rose of Lima, Hampton, Va., on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009., In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Wythe Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 9413, Hampton, VA 23670 and Personal Touch Hospice, 733 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 150 Newport News, VA 23606. |
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Oct 29, 2009 The funeral for LaVergne Tuck Woody of Meadows of Dan, who died Oct. 25, 2009, was held Wednesday at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. The Revs. David Woody, Mike Woody and Roy Mason and Church Elder James Moore officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Rick Adkins, Barry France, M.L. Gray, Robin Hinkle, Reed MacGregor, Charlie Martin, Patrick Rees, Carter Wampler, Cecil Akers, Ernest Ashworth, Rich Braverman, Jay Flippin, Jefferson Johnson, Robbie Johnson, Jimmy Kindle, Steve Malik, Bob Shelton, Jack Warner and Bill Woody. Moody Funeral Services in Stuart handled arrangements. |
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s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at the New Hope Church of God with interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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WALDRON, Larry Wilson, 60, of Richmond, formerly of Amelia, passed away October 27, 2009 at home. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Kelly Marie Waldron; and his parents, Vida M. Waldron and Morgan H. Waldron Sr. He is survived by his wife, Anne Rose Waldron; daughter, Andrea Waldron Bates; siblings, Morgan "Sonny" Waldron Jr. and his wife, Fawn, Steve Waldron and wife, Cathy, Marion Waldron Price and husband, Bill, Randy Waldron and wife, Jeanette, Jim Rose and wife, Julie, and Brenda Rose Colliflower; numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was owner of Associated Roof Consultants (ARCON), Waldron Consulting, and Flagstick Custom Golf. He was an avid golfer. For so many years Larry was coach of Prince William Soccer in Woodbridge, Va., and a member of Amelia & Stonehenge Country Club. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 29, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Bon Secours Hospice in memory of Vida M. Waldron. |
passed away in her sleep on Oct. 22, 2009, Inez was preceded in death by her husband, Chadwick 'Ted' Pritchard; and her son, Lt. Cmdr. Ken Pritchard., She is survived by three children, her daughter, Anne Acuff and husband, Steve and their children, Nicole Graham, David Acuff, Dan Acuff and Betty Anne Davidson; her daughter-in-law, Evelyn Scott Velvin and husband, Lawrence and children, Scott Pritchard and Hope Wood; her son, John Pritchard and wife, Darla and daughter, Leslie Prithard; her son, Chad Pritchard and wife, Christal and sons, Ben and Noah Pritchard. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Dulcie Bean and Hazel Wilson., Inez grew up in the community of Five Forks and graduated from Matthew, Whaley School. She loved having dinner with her friends, walking down, Duke of Gloucester Street, her church family at Williamsburg Community, Chapel, and camping. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends for her encouraging words, friendly smile, and faithfulness., A memorial service will be held in her honor at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Williamsburg Community Chapel., In lieu of flowers, the family has requests donations be made to the, Williamsburg Community Chapel. |
Annie Lee, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Leonard S. Jones Jr., father of Russell L. Jones and Michael E. Jones; brother of Connie Reid-Jones, passed away to glory on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at the age of 68. Leonard was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Etta D. Jones. A service celebrating Leonard's life, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church in Hampton, Va. Condolences may be sent to |
TUCKER, Mrs. Lillie Pagach, 93, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Carolina Commons Healthcare in Greensboro. Mrs. Tucker was born October 20, 1916 in Rosebud, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of Parkway Baptist Church. Mrs. Tucker is survived by her husband, Mr. Sanford Charles Tucker of the home; a daughter, Mary Anne Brown and husband, Nick, of Greensboro; and a son, George Thomas Tucker and wife, Eleanor, of Calabash, N.C.; a sister, Mary Ballard of Frankenmuth, Mich.; four grandchildren, Randy Tucker and wife, Cathy, of South Riding, Va., Kenny Tucker of San Francisco, Calif., Jeff Brown of Greensboro, N.C., and Susan Brown of Butner, N.C. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009 at North Elm Street Chapel. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2009 at Parkway Baptist Church, with the Reverend Brent Thomas officiating. Interment to follow in Westminster Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Parkway Baptist Church, 1411 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro, N.C. 27408. The family is being served by Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.forbisanddick.com. |
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Lucille Carter Bowen Almond, 91, of Charlottesville, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Lorien of Bel Air, Maryland, from the long-term effects of a stroke she suffered in May 2003., She was born in Moreland, Kentucky on February 6, 1918 to Galton Marshall and Lula Rowe Wade Carter. In addition to her parents, Lucille was preceded in death by an infant son, Terry Lon Bowen; her brothers Jess Childress and Cleo Marshall Carter of Kentucky; and sister, Hazel Feistritzer, also of Kentucky. Lucille is also preceded in death by two husbands; Oscar N. Bowen, who died on June 19, 1967 and Herman Smith Almond, who died on January 3, 1999. Survivors include her daughter, Pamela Bowen Barrett and her husband, Richard Paul, of Bel Air, Maryland; her grandchildren, Brandon Paul Barrett of Charlottesville, Lesley Carter Barrett Smith of Abingdon, Maryland and her husband, Jason; as well as her great-grandson, Grant Barrett Smith of Abingdon, Maryland., Lucille attended Western Kentucky University where she received a Teaching Certificate in 1938, after which she began her long and rewarding career as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse in Needmore, Kentucky. After moving to Virginia in the early 1940's she taught several years at Red Hill Elementary School in Crozet. Lucille earned her Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of Virginia and her Master's Degree in the Teaching of English from the Curry School of Education, University of Virginia. She moved from Red Hill to the brand new Albemarle High School when it opened and taught English and Social Studies there until she moved to Lane High School in 1962. Lucille taught English and was Chair of the English Department at Lane, and subsequently Charlottesville High School until she retired in 1987., Lucille was a member of The First Presbyterian Church for fifty seven years. She was also a member of the Beta Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and was active with the Miller Center., Lucille loved University of Virginia basketball and the Redskins football team. Before macular degeneration stole her eyesight, she read voraciously. She enjoyed complicated fiction and political non-fiction. She loved playing bridge and taught herself needlepoint. Even when she could no longer see, she kept up her "reading" with books on tape. Lucille's favorite avocation, however, was teaching English to juniors at Charlottesville High School. She taught until she was seventy, and would have taught longer had her eyesight allowed., The family would like to thank the assisted living staff at Lorien of Bel Air who cared for Lucille for over six years., A funeral service will be held at The First Presbyterian Church Chapel 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009, conducted by Reverend Gavin Meek. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the ceremony from 1 until 2 p.m., Interment will follow at Monticello Memory Gardens. |
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
s will conducted on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Redwood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brad Dulaney officiating. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount,, Make a memorial contribution |
. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Natural Bridge Baptist Cemetery Fund., Make a memorial contribution |
Magnolia Sims Deane, 98, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at the Evergreene Nursing Home in Stanardsville, Virginia., Magnolia was born July 13, 1911, in Stanardsville, the daughter of the late Tyree J. Sims and Emma Breeden Sims., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey M. Deane; two sisters, Violette S. Rhodes and Pansy S. Thurman; four brothers, Jesse, John, Delma and Melvin Sims., Magnolia is survived by one daughter, Janette D. Mitchell and her husband, Garland, of Fairfax, Virginia; two granddaughters, Karen M. Gochenour and her husband, Mark, of Manassas, Virginia, and Anita M. Norris and her husband, Gary, of Fredericksburg, Virginia; three great-granddaughters, Lauren Kendall Saylor and her husband, David, Melanie E. Pate and Sarah J. Pate., She is also survived by two sisters-in-law and a number of nieces and nephews., Magnolia has been a member of the Ruckersville Baptist Church since 1931. She was a faithful attendee until her later years. She loved her family and many friends., A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the Ruckersville Baptist Church with the Reverend Kyle Clements officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. Following the committal service, a reception will be held at Ruckersville Baptist Church., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ruckersville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 104, Ruckersville, Virginia 22968., Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Fair View Cemetery in Roanoke. The Very Reverent R. Bradley Laycock will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edward's name to St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 42 East Main Street in Salem, Virginia 24153. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Magruder family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by Dr. J. Michael Palmer. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. 366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Menges was born on Sept. 17, 1911, in the North End of Newport News., The widow of the late Martin J. Menges, who died in 1994, she was preceded in death by her parents, Godfrey Lewis Smith and Miriam Lodewick Post Smith. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Walter Post Smith of Hampton and Godfrey L. Smith Jr.; and her sister, Elizabeth S. Lambiotte of Newport News; her niece, Sally Mac Brown of Utah; and nephew, Godfrey L. Smith III of Hampton., Mr. Smith was the head of the civil engineering department at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company., Her uncle, Walter A. Post, was instrumental, along with Collis P. Huntington, in the founding of the Newport News shipyard in 1886 and was the first manager and later president of the shipyard. Mr. Post also was the first mayor of the City of Newport News and founded First National Bank in Newport News., Mrs. Menges is survived by her four children, Louise Then Menges and her husband, Frederick M. Blystone, of Williamsburg, Miriam Post Menges of Hudgins, Dr. Martin J. Menges Jr. of Newport News, and Charles Lodewick Menges and his wife, Penelope W. Kyle, of Richmond; and by her grandchildren, Deborah A. Helseth and her husband, Glenn O. Helseth, of Williamsburg, Katherine H. Menges of New York City, Elizabeth R. Menges of Boston, Rebecca E. Menges of Boston, and Kyle W. Menges, Penelope Whitley Menges and Patricia Lee Menges of Richmond. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Doris Desper Smith of Hampton; her niece, Miriam L. Mason of Hampton; and nephews, Dr. J. J. Lambiotte and his wife, Nora Ann of Yorktown and Walter P. Smith and his wife, Pat of Candler, N.C., Mrs. Menges graduated from Newport News High School in 1929 and received a B.A. in French and English, with a minor in education, from the College of William and Mary in 1933. At William and Mary, she belonged to Kappa Delta Pi, J. Leslie Hall Literary Society, the French Club and the YWCA., Beginning in 1935, she taught English, French and social studies for five years at Newport News High School. She married Martin J. Menges of Hampton on June 15, 1940 and moved to Seaford in York County in 1941. While a resident of Seaford, she was president of the Seaford Women's Club, a member of Zion Methodist Church, chairman of the annual American Cancer Society fund drive, treasurer of the York County Little League, fundraiser for the American Heart Association and active in the Women's Auxiliary of the York County Volunteer Fire Department. During World War II, she conducted classes for knitting caps for servicemen, and she and her husband were airplane observers in Seaford. She was a charter member in 1954 of Yorkminster Presbyterian Church in Grafton, where she taught Sunday School for many years., In 1973 she and her husband and daughter Miriam ("Postie") moved to Hudgins in Mathews County. In Mathews, Mrs. Menges was a member of the Mathews Women's Club, memorial chairman of the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, volunteer instructor with the adult education program, volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels, and a Red Cross volunteer for many years., Her kindness toward others, her selflessness, and the warm welcome that she always extended to friends and strangers alike will be sorely missed., The family will receive friends at the Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home in Mathews from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at Mathews Baptist Church in Hudgins. Burial will follow in the H. C. Smither Memorial Cemetery., In memory of Mrs. Menges, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at 11835 Canon Boulevard, Suite 102A, Newport News, VA 23606 or to a charity of your choice. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
MENGES, Margaret Post Smith, of Hudgins, Mathews County, Virginia, died at her home on Monday, October 26, 2009 at the age of 98 after a brief illness. Mrs. Menges was preceded in death by her husband, Martin J. Menges. She is survived by her four children, Louise T. Menges and her husband, Frederick M. Blystone, of Williamsburg, Miriam Post Menges of Hudgins, Dr. Martin J. Menges Jr. of Newport News, and Charles L. Menges and his wife, Penelope W. Kyle, of Richmond; and by her grandchildren, Deborah A. Helseth and her husband, Glenn 0. Helseth, of Williamsburg, Katherine H. Menges of New York City, Elizabeth R. Menges and Rebecca E. Menges of Boston, and Kyle W. Menges, P. Whitley Menges and Patricia Lee Menges of Richmond. The family will receive friends at the Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home in Mathews from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Mathews Baptist Church in Hudgins. Burial will follow in the H. C. Smither Memorial Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 11835 Canon Boulevard, Suite 102-A, Newport News, Va. 23606. |
POPE, Marion Wesdelle "Delle," of Rocky Mount and Scotland Neck, N.C., and formerly of Richmond, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Margaret Pope. Surviving are cousins in North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio; godson, Patrick; and goddaughter, Rhonda; as well as many close friends, including those she got to know during the years she spent in Richmond, Va., where she was employed by American Express Travel Service for over 22 years. A simple but elegant service was held Sunday, September 20, 2009 at her graveside next to her parents at Sunnyside Cemetery in Scotland Neck, N.C. Pastor Jack Givens officiated. Arrangements were handled by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home in Rocky Mount, N.C. Delle was generous, kind, and hospitable. She thoroughly enjoyed good food, beautiful music, romantic old movies and will be remembered for her great sense of humor. Most anyone who knew her, even casually, can undoubtedly recall with laughter some remark of hers or hilarious tale she recounted. For those who wish to do so, memorial gifts may be made in her name to Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, N.C. 27803. |
SEARFOORCE, Mark T., died peacefully at home October 26, 2009 after a valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Laura O'Connor Searfoorce; devoted son, Ryan and his wife, Michaela; and devoted son, Kevin. He is also survived by grandchildren, James and Margaret; his father, William; siblings, Mary Ellen (Alex) Shewchuk, Paul (Mary Jane), Anne (Robert) Richards, Joan, Patricia (Jack) Gramlich, William Jr. (Kimberly) and Amy; in-laws, John and Patricia O'Connor; sisters-in-law, Maureen (Howard) Dutton, Kimberly O'Connor; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the nurses, doctors and staff of the Thomas Johns Cancer Center and Hospice of Virginia for providing compassionate care, with dignity, to Mark throughout his illness. The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 18 N. Laurel St., and Cathedral Place. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Hawthorne Cancer Resource Center, Hospice of Virginia, or Boy Scout Troop 806 of Midlothian, Va. |
OLSEN,Martha Frances Roberts, age 84, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 28. She was the widow of Charles Clifford Olsen and the daughter of the late Jesse Frederick Roberts and Lizzie Poole Roberts. She had lived her entire life in Crewe, Virginia. She is survived by one son, Charles Clifford Olsen Jr. and wife, Diane of Chicago, Illinois and one daughter, Johanna Olsen Ackert of Lake Monticello, Virginia. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Erin Ackert of Lake Monticello and Anaka, Christian, Hannah and Sam Olsen of Chicago; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mattie Roberts Woodyard of Hillsville, Virginia, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Jesse Frederick Roberts Jr., and Algie Lee Roberts; and two sisters, Mary Roberts Walker, and Elsie Roberts Pafford. Fran was a member of Pryor Memorial Presbyterian Church in Crewe. She was active in her community, having served on the Crewe Homecoming Committee since its inception in 1988 and was instrumental in the founding of Crewe Railroad Museum where she worked tirelessly up until the time of her illness. She was a tour director for Winning Tours for a number of years, organizing and leading trips in the U.S. and abroad. A memorial service will be held at Pryor Memorial Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 11 am. Private Interment will be held at a later time. Visitation will be held at the home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 30. Memorial contributions may be made to Pryor Memorial Presbyterian Church or to the Crewe Railroad Museum. Joseph B. McMillian Funeral Home in Blackstone in charge of arrangements. |
Buddy was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church; a charter member of the Poquoson Lions Club; and recently celebrated 60 years with Poquoson Masonic Lodge #49, AF & AM. He played baseball for both Poquoson and Messick in the Tri-County League, where he once pitched a perfect game with Herman Forrest at Dr. White's field in Poquoson. He coached Post 273 American League baseball as well as youth baseball in Poquoson. Always a great lover of youth athletics, "Mr. Buddy", as he was know by the players and fans organized a youth baseball league. He was an avid bowler and golfer, and always had a wonderful garden., Buddy was preceded in death by his parents; son, Harry L. "Skip" Bloxom; brother, Harry "Abie" Bloxom; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Elva Bloxom; sister and brother-in-law, Harriett and Stanley Morse; mother and father-in-law, Sue and Robert Crooks Lawson; sister-in-law, Rose Conner and husband, James; and brothers-in-law, Robert Turnbull and Joseph Ankeney., He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Irella Lawson Bloxom; sons, Robert M. Bloxom and wife, Gail of Huntersville, N.C., and Gene W. Bloxom and wife, Priscille of Poquoson; a daughter, Betty Forrest and husband, Hugh of Poquoson; sisters, Hope Ankeney, Janie Turnbull, and Anne Knight and husband, Al; sister-in-law, Martha Lane Bloxom; grandchildren, Matthew Scott Bloxom and wife, Cindy, Richard Grayson Bloxom, Kelly Brown and husband, Thomas, Sheila Huff and husband, Mark, Dr. Ilene Stephan and husband, Chris, Rachel Harrell and husband, Bryan, Jeremy W. Bloxom and wife, Jennifer, Brian M. Bloxom and Sarah, and Ben Huffman and wife, Jennifer; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, and other times at the home. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church by the Rev. Rita A. Callis and the Rev. Carol Bookwalter. Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, with Masonic Rites. |
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EMPORIA - Mattie Porter Fuller, 79, of Emporia, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009., A native of Newsoms, Va., she was born to Amos Porter and Lillie Vick Porter on Feb. 2, 1930. Mrs. Fuller graduated from Newsoms High School in June 1948 and moved to Emporia where she worked several years. She retired from Rose's department store in 2000. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she was president of her class for 25 years and was ordained as a deaconess and also served as president of Senior Circle several times., Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Cooper and her husband, Marc of Smithfield; two sisters, Catherine Pope of Conway, N.C., and Jackie Ferguson of Emporia and several nieces and nephews. Mrs., Fuller was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Archie L. Fuller; and brothers, Roy Porter and J. T. Porter., The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (tonight) at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd in Jarratt, Va. The funeral service will be held graveside at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Greensville Memorial Cemetery in Emporia, Va., In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the |
CARRSVILLE - Maude Francis Presson, 89, widow of Lee Presson, died Oct. 27, 2009. Survivors include her daughter, Bernice P. "Dixie" Cobb Jenkins and husband, William, of Wakefield. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday in Beaver Dam Baptist Church with interment following in the church cemetery. Visitation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. |
Janet Marie McCann NORFOLK - Janet Marie McCann, born in West Virginia March 6, 1933 and resided in Norfolk, passed away Oct. 24, 2009. She leaves behind her children, Melda Abfalter, Barry Reed, Georgia Arenz and Albert Reed. She has now gone on to join her beloved husband, Coy McCann Jr. A funeral will be held today at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Riddick Funeral Services., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 11 a.m. with Dr. John Dunstan and the Rev. Ty Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in the Monta Vista Memory Gardens. Military rites will be conducted by the Hillsville V.F.W. Post 1115. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at the funeral home from 5:30 until 8 p.m. The family says that flowers would be appreciated; however, donations are asked to be made to Hillsville Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 120 Edgewood Drive, Hillsville, Va. 24343. A guestbook is available online by visiting www.vaughanguynn, VaughanGuynnMcGrady Chapel is serving the family., Make a memorial contribution |
PATTERSON, Melvinia Lewis, departed this life on Saturday, October 24, 2009. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Nannie Lewis; brothers, Edwin and Rueben Lewis; and sister, Sarah Ann Wyatt. She is survived by her three children, Gladys Patterson Grainger (Richard), Melvinia Patterson Wilson (Keathen) and Henry F. Patterson Jr. (Carol); five grandchildren, Hezekiah B.C. Jones, Dawn Wilson Kendall (Dante), Kellee Wilson Gwaltney (Martin), Henry F. Patterson III and Chandler D. Patterson; two great-grandchildren, Grace Kendall and Hailee Baker; three brothers, Linsey Lewis (Janice), Rev. Warren J. Lewis (Lillie) and Norris Lewis. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va., and where the family will receive friends on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30, 2009, 1 p.m., at the Brown Grove Baptist Church, 9328 Ashcake Rd., Ashland, Va. 23005. Interment Lewis Family Cemetery. |
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Mrs. Lina Miller, 86, of Gretna, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Eleanor Morehead, 92, of Roanoke, Va., passed away, Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Clarence Coleman (Mullie) Mulheren Jr., 85, of Pearisburg, Va., passed away in his home surrounded by loving family and friends on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Mullie was born on February 7, 1924, in Hinton, W.Va., to the late Clarence Coleman Mulheren Sr. and Ethel Mary Hornbarger Mulheren. Mullie was very proud to have served his country in the Pacific Theater during World War II and the Korean Conflict as a member of Underwater Demolition Team 3, which later became the Navy SEALs. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with the Combat "V," Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal, and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation. He was made an Honorary Seal in 2002 and served as Honorary Chaplain of the UDT-SEAL Association on Little Creek Base in Virginia Beach. He was the Secretary-Treasurer of UDT 3 and enjoyed attending UDT-SEAL reunions through the years. Mullie was a graduate of Concord College where he played Varsity football and where he met his soul mate and wife-to-be. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg for 52 years and enjoyed singing in the Chancel Choir all of those years. He served as a lay speaker for church. Mullie was a teacher in physical education and business for 34 years. He was Head of the Business Education Department at Giles High School. Mullie coached football, basketball, cross country, and track. He coached two state championship cross-country teams. Mullie served as a leader for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Giles High School. He mentored and encouraged many students and athletes who have kept in touch with him through the years. Mullie served 22 years as Recreation Director for the Town of Pearisburg, where he taught thousands to swim., He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was a 50-year member of the Lions Club where he served many years as secretary. He was a member of Giles Masonic Lodge #106 in Pearisburg and served on the Board of Directors and as Secretary of the Giles Education Association Federal Credit Union. Mullie was Secretary of the Retired Teachers Association. He was also a member of the Auxiliary at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital., In addition to his parents, Mullie was predeceased by one sister, Helen M. Ney. Surviving Mullie is his beloved and devoted wife, Ann Yeager Mulheren, to whom he was married for 56 � years. He is also survived by son, Kelly C. Mulheren, of Mechanicsville; son, M. Patrick Mulheren, of Costa Rica; daughter, Kimberly M. Norton and son-in-law, Raymond J. Norton, of Norfolk; sister, Shirley M. Kincaid, of Manassas; granddaughter, Rachel Mulheren, of Harrisonburg; grandson, John Mulheren, of Blacksburg; granddaughter, Ann Grace Norton, of Norfolk; a special nephew, Clarence Ney and his family; many other family members; and a multitude of friends., s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg, Va., with Dr. Brad Scott officiating. Interment will follow at Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg, Va. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg., The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to their Hospice team and to all of their friends who supported them so lovingly and generously., In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts be made to the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg, Va. Online condolences can be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
FORTUNE, Nancy Fackler, 64, of Augusta County, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the Shenandoah House in Fishersville, Va. She was the daughter of the late William Fackler and Myrtle Washburn. Mrs. Fortune was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Fishersville, and was a former employee of Ukrop's. She is survived by her husband, Marvin C. Fortune; a son, Scott Fortune and wife, Tammy; a daughter, Brenda F. Holmes and husband, Richard, of Chesterfield; five grandchildren, Shannon Fortune, Todd Garrison, Allen Holmes and wife, Amy, Philip and Brandon Holmes; two brothers, William Fackler of Fayetteville, N.C., Charles Fackler of Hollywood, Fla.; and a sister, Bernice Seay of Cary, N.C. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009 in the Colonial Heights chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Reverend William Johnson officiating. Interment Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, Va. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening (tonight) from 7 to 8:30 at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
He retired from the U.S. Army after 27 years of dedicated service. He was past potentate of Zem Temple # 122, Providence Wing # 229 , and American Legion # 67., He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Angela; three daughters, Kenya, Rosetta and Alicia; two sons, James David and Andre; his sister, Lavinia; nine grandchildren; a son-in-law, Marlow; and a daughter-in-law, Barbara; and a large host of family and friends., Viewing will begin at noon Thursday at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel with a wake from 4 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Wesley Grove UCC Church 2308 Roanoke Avenue, NN, VA 23607. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to |
Jean spent her life as a devoted wife and mother. She was an active member of Warwick Memorial Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for more than 30 years. Her sense of humor and kindness towards others will be missed by all who knew her., She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Annie-Mae Tilghman of Nassawadox, Va.; her sister, Marian Lee Savage, of Newport News, Va., She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Charles B. Williams of Newport News; her son, Charles Gregory Williams, of Newport News; her niece, Judy Savage, of Newport News; and her beloved cat "Chessie". |
Iva Dudley Pacetti, 54, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
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She was a native of Lavalette, W.Va., and had been a resident of York County since 1991., In 2007 she retired, after more than 14 years of service as an operator, from Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Va. For the majority of her adult life, she was a U.S. Air Force wife, supporting her husband in his military career. Her hobbies included ceramics and completing crossword puzzles in pen., Preceding her in rest is her husband, Ronald L. Miller; sister, Geraldine; and brother, Carlos., Surviving members of her family include her children, Ronda S. Franks and husband, Gary, and Mark R. Miller and wife, Barbara; grandchildren, Kelsey, Jake, Madison, and Drew; and brothers and sisters, Hope, Linda, Charlotte, Jacqueline, Anna Lee, Calvin Ted, Azel W., and Glenna., A graveside service will be held Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m. at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, Va., with the Rev. Bert Rait presiding., to share memories and words of condolence with the family., Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
O'LEARY, Patricia Louise, 46, passed away on October 26, 2009 in her home with her family, after a 15 month battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her father, John E. O'Leary. She is survived by her partner of 20 years, Calvin Piercy; daughter and son-in-law, Cassie and Ryan Wilbur; two sons, William and Jeremy O'Leary, sister and brother-in-law, Martha (Gussie) and George Bland; two grandsons, Daniel and Jayce O'Leary; niece, Heather Bland; nephew, Bryann Chiles; great-niece, Natalie Chiles; mother, Martha V. O'Leary; and grandmother, Louise V. May. Also, two special girls, Tiffany McDonald, Kayla Hendryx and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins in Va. and W. Va. A special thank you to Nasa for her care and support of Pattie and her family. To honor Pattie's wishes there will be no service at this time. "She is loved and will be missed" |
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in the 1990s to the kitchen at the Judeo Christian Outreach Center for the homeless on Virginia Beach Blvd. She is survived by a son, Samuel Bailey Pierceall of Charlottesville, Va.; her dear friend, Barry Withers of Louisville; and her beloved canine companion, Baleigh. Sandi was a life long member of the Virginia Beach Friends Meeting (Quaker). A memorial celebration will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Friends Meeting House, 1537 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. Gifts in her memory may be sent to the Virginia Beach Friends Meeting at the address above., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, in the Valley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor James Reese officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 29, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road, NW, Roanoke, Va. 24017, 540-562-1182., Make a memorial contribution |
A native of Milwaukee, Wis., she was the daughter of the late Leonard W. and Hulda S. Scheels and the widow of Clarence Arthur Dorband. She was a graduate of Old Dominion University. Lucille was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School and Confirmation. After attending Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago where she received her masters of Divinity, she served her internship at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Norfolk. She served as Pastor at Solomon Lutheran and St. Mary's Pine Lutheran in the Shenandoah Valley. In 1989 she retired to Norfolk, Va., where she continued to serve as supply pastor while caring for her husband., The Rev. Dorband is survived by her daughter, Linda Talay and husband, Theodore A. Talay of Newport News; her son, Keith R. Dorband and wife, Nancy of Virginia Beach; five granddaughters, Tamara Arnold of Rippey, Iowa, Bethany Francavilla and husband, John of Suffolk, Christina Kuhn and husband, Patrick of Newport News, Lisa Harter and husband, Tom of Knoxville, Tenn., and Whitney Dorband of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Marvin and Harold Scheels both of Wisconsin; and nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends., She was predeceased by her son, Glen C. Dorband; and her brother, Earl Scheels., A celebration of her life will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Timothy Lutheran Church with Pastor David Penman officiating and the Rev. Jean Bozeman preaching. A reception will follow in the church social hall. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Memorial contributions may be made to St. Timothy Lutheran Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at |
Mr. Baker served his country as a Seebee in World War II, serving in the Pacific corridor. He retired from civil service at Cheatham Annex. He was a Mason and a Shriner. |
He was born in Warwick County, Va., to the late Robert E. and Isadore Nazareth and was the grandson of the late Rev. Robert H. Nazareth who served as pastor of First Baptist Church Denbigh., Richard attended Morrison High School in Warwick County, Va., and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Master of Arts degree in School Administration from Hampton Institute (University)., From an early age, Richard followed his call of service to his fellow man by serving his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired as an officer, having obtained the rank of CW 4, after 41 years of active duty and reserve military service. During his military career, Richard received numerous military honors., After his service to his country, Richard returned to the Hampton Roads area and dedicated 31 years of service to Hampton Institute (University). He served most of those years in the capacity of Director of Food Service., Richard actively served the community in the following capacities: Webelos Den Leader, Worshipful Master for Zedekiah Lodge #167, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Life Member), NAACP (Life Member), Quarter Century Club (Treasurer), Wythe Coalition (Secretary) and Hampton University Class of 1954 (Treasurer)., Richard started his service to God early in life through his membership at First Baptist Church Denbigh. His service to The Lord continued at First Baptist Church of Hampton where he was a member of the Albert H. Holder Men's Choir, Comfort Choir, HELPing Hands Committee, Circle of Love and worked with a Night's Welcome. His religious dedication led him to lovingly restore Blooming Zion Baptist Church which was pastored by his great-grandfather Reverend Moses Banks. As a result of his efforts, the vision of Reverend Moses Banks has been preserved and the original building serves as a church today. Although he never sought recognition for his acts of service, he received many acknowledgements for his work in the community and at church., Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Hazel B. Nazareth; his brothers, Phillip, Robert and Russell Nazareth; and sisters, Louise Smith, Edna Howard and Thelma Slade., He leaves to cherish his legacy, his brother, Ralph Nazareth (Doris); his wife, Karen E. Nazareth; and his children, Michael, Ramona, Pamela and Melissa, who have benefited from his wisdom and vast experiences. He will also be missed by his stepson, James Hamlett; his stepgranddaughter, Jarena Hamlett; his mother-in-law, Delores Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends., Richard always said that charity began at home. He served his family and community well through the example that he set and the life that he lived., The final care of our loved one has been entrusted to the staff of Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
NEWMAN, Richard H., 77, of Midlothian, Va., died October 27, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Grace B. Newman; son, Richard K. Newman of Hopewell, Va.; daughters, Cheryl N. Colt and her husband, David, of Glens Falls, N.Y. and Deborah N. Baker and her husband, Gene, of Richmond, Va.; brother, George E. Newman Jr. of Mebane, N.C.; sister, Mildred Baldwin of Burlington, N.C.; five grandsons, two stepgrandsons and three great-granddaughters. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 30, at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 31, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway. Entombment in Hollywood Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5511 Staples Mill Rd., Suite 202-B, Richmond, Va. 23228. |
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Oct 29, 2009 Richard "Dick" Peltier Thompson, 74, of 217 Devonshire Drive, Ridgeway, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born Nov. 15, 1934, in Bristol to Eugene Thompson and Dorothy Peltier Thompson Marion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Easley Thompson. He graduated from Tennessee High School and attended Emory and Henry College and King College. He served in the Army and retired as vice president of corporate communications at Martinsville Speedway. He was member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church for more than 40 years. Surviving are two daughters, Julie T. Lilly of Martinsville and Jennifer T. Prater of Ridgeway; two sons, Jeff L. Thompson and James P. Thompson, both of Ridgeway; a sister, Laverne Hurt of Bristol; 12 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with Pastor Kathy Gochenour officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Norris Funeral Services and other times at the home in Ridgeway. Memorials may be made to Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, N.C. 27317. |
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in the church's Family Life Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions and donations may be made to the David Latimer Cancer Fund c/o Farmers Bank, P.O. Box 888, Smithfield, VA 23431. Condolences can be registered online at, Make a memorial contribution |
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DABNEY, Robert Lewis, went home to glory on October 22, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Lillie C. Dabney; brothers, William C. Dabney Jr. and Richard W. Dabney. He is survived by his loving and devoted caregiver wife, Patricia Howard-Dabney; stepdaughter, Dawn Howard; loving sisters, Ellen Crawley-Ammons (Reginald) and Lillie M. Dabney; nephews, Lee Dabney and Clifford Crawley; mother-in-law, Mildred M. Huff; three sisters-in-law, Scarlet H. Wallace (Neal), Marion H. Walker and Virginia H. White (Leroy); and a host of relatives and friends. Robert lived and loved life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by all; especially his best friends, James "Andre" Mickle Jr. and Deacon Ellis Hale, and special friends, David and Barbara Forgie, Harry and Pauline Sharper, and Clark Springs Elementary School principal, Cynthia Tedder. The family will receive friends Friday, October 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Va. Funeral services will be held at St. Peter Baptist Church in Glen Allen, Va. on Saturday, October 31 at 1 p.m. Dr. Rev. Kirkland Walton officiating. Interment at Westhampton Memorial Park immediately following the service. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to A Grace Place Adult Care Center, 8030 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, Va. 23228, or the St. Peter Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 4020 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr. R. Brian Mitchell and the entire staff at the Virginia Cancer Institute and Imperial Manor Care. www.wilsonafs.com |
In Loving Memory of Esther Linda ROBINSON 10-29-1955 9-23-2008, Happy Birthday, Esther, 2nd Birthday in Heaven, We love you, Make a memorial contribution |
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Ruby M. McMillan |
Oct 29, 2009 The funeral for Ruby M. McMillan, 79, of Axton, who died Oct. 24, 2009, was held Wednesday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville with the Rev. Eddie Hawks officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Clyde Jones, Melvin Jones, Jim Willie McMillan, Russell Sharp, Shannon Furrow and Mike Richmond. |
TEMPLE, Rufus I., of Henrico, died October 27, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
In Loving Memory of Paul Ervin "Paw Paw" RUSSELL 4/1/1944 10/29/2008, Our hearts were forever broken one year ago when you had to leave us. While the heartache still remains, we are surviving with the loving memories we have of you. Oh how we long to hear your infectious laugh and stories of yet another successful practical joke. We are keeping the promise we made to you by taking care of each other until we meet again. Until our family circle is once again complete, know that we love, miss and think of you daily., Your Loving Family, Make a memorial contribution |
Ruth C. Eaton |
Oct 29, 2009 Ruth Chitwood Eaton, 81, of 22 Starling Ave., Martinsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Ruth P. Gills, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009., Ruth was born Oct. 5, 1921, in Franklin County, Va., and has been a resident of Newport News for the past 64 years., She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alvin M. Gills Sr.; her dear son, Alvin M Gills Jr.; her parents, William H and Eva E Parcell Sr.; and brother, William H Parcell Jr., Ruth is survived by two daughters, Billie G Deese and husband, Doug of Hampton, Kitty G Eib and husband, David of Indiana; a son, Dabney H Gills and wife, Jackie of Poquoson; along with eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Julia P Kelly of Roanoke; a brother, Robert Parcell and wife, Lillian of Franklin County; and a sister-in-law, Anne P Parcell also of Franklin County; along with many other family and friends., Ruth enjoyed spending her later years in life working happily in her yard and gardening, when she was not watching her beloved Atlanta Braves. She also enjoyed attending her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's sporting events., A graveside service will be held at Peninsula Memorial Park on Oct. 30, 2009, at 11:30 a.m. |
JOHNSON, Ruth Satterwhite, 94, died Saturday, October 24, 2009. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009, in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. Burial will follow in County Line Baptist Church Cemetery, Ruther Glen, Va. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. The family requests memorial contributions be made to her daughter, Rose Christison. Sign register book online www.storkefuneralhome.com. |
will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1500 Sewells Point Road, Norfolk, VA 23502. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the in memory of Lester., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON, Sarah Elizabeth, age 96, of Burkeville, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norris L. Hampton Jr.; and son, David L. Hampton; two brothers and one sister. Surviving are her daughter, Ann H. Wooding and husband, Dale, of Burkeville; son, Norris L. Hampton III and wife, JoAnn, of Prince George; grandchildren, Susan Kreiman of Oklahoma, Kelley Milner of Spout Spring, Va., Blakely Wooding Senger of Burkeville; three stepgrandchildren, Wesley Wooding of Burkeville, Penny Clements of Disputanta, Bobby Hornsby of Prince George; 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, October 30, at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe, with interment at Crewe Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meherrin SPCA or Nottoway County Emergency Squad. |
She was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher for more than 35 years and was also an honorary member of the Administrative Board. Sarah worked with her husband in the seafood business until they retired. Her family and many friends knew her as Nannie., She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Enoch Hutson; brother, John W. Hunley; sister, Ozelma Hudgins; niece, Mary H. Hudgins; and nephew, William A. Hutson Jr., She is survived by her niece, Joan Hammond and husband, Edward of Mathews; niece, Ruby Jane Kurtz and husband, Richard of Gloucester; nephew, Grady V. Hudgins and wife, Louise of Mathews; and several great-nieces and nephews., A special thanks to Dr. Davis and the Home Health/Hospice nurses of Riverside Walter Reed Hospital for all the care that was given during her illness. Joan and family would like to acknowledge Sharon Singleton and Betty Massengill as "Nannie's Caregivers" over the past several years for which the family is forever grateful., The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Va. The funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with burial to follow in the Friendship Cemetery, Susan, Va. |
Charlotte Schutte JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Charlotte D. Schutte, 92, passed away Oct. 26, 2009, after a short illness. Charlotte was born in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and emigrated to West New York, N.J., when she was three years old, eventually settling in Jersey City, N.J. with her husband Herman, to whom she was married for 62 wonderful years. She is survived by her three children, Charlene, Mark and Alan; eight grandchildren, Lori, Jeanine, Frank, Vincent, Renee, Eric, Kyle, and Mary; nine great- grandchildren, Codey, Emily, Abigail, Jameson, Samantha, Harleigh, Mia, Giovanni, and Julien; and a huge, loving family inspired for years by her graciousness, sunny outlook and wonderfully, uniquely, Swiss sense of humor. For years, her family happily wore the crazy knitted slippers with bells she was always giving out at Christmastime. She hid candied eggs for her grandchildren year after year in her yard at Easter, no matter how many times her own kids locked her out of the house while she was hiding the eggs. She continued to receive free refills in her thermos at the local Norfolk Pizza Hut - 12 years after the promotion ended. She still beat her kids and grandkids regularly playing Jass and Cribbage into her 90s. She wrote letters to her friends long after her arthritis made it nearly impossible to hold a pen. She could make a vase of fresh flowers last longer than anyone. She was special and will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. A wake will be held Friday, Oct. 30, at Migliaccio Funeral Home, 851 Kennedy Blvd., (at 33rd) Bayonne, N.J. from 2-8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be conducted by Father Ronald Green in St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Worcester, N.Y. at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 2. Burial will follow at the Maryland Cemetery in Maryland, N.Y. Heller Funeral Home in Maryland, N.J., is assisting Migliaccio Funeral Home with the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Montoursville Cemetery in Montoursville, Pa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216 or the , 2840 Electric Rd., Suite 106 A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
Katherine Sheppard CHESAPEAKE - Katherine Sheppard, 43, of the 2300 block of Lloyd Drive, died Oct. 24, 2009. She earned a B.A. in psychology, Master of Divinity, and Master of Arts, teaching English as a second language. She was currently working on her dissertation for her doctoral degree in education. She is survived by a son, Adrian L. Brown, Tulsa; mother, Bessie Copeland, Chesapeake; Juanita Copeland, Norfolk; T. Lenall Copeland, Seattle; four aunts, two uncles, two nieces, a great- aunt and numerous cousins. Services are scheduled for Friday at 12:30 p.m. in Macedonia United Pentecostal Church. Arrangements by Chatman/E.A. Hughes Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
COX, Shirley H., 74, of Richmond, widow of Douglas E. Cox, died October 27, 2009. She is survived by two children, Pattie Leary (John) of New Jersey, Keith Cox (Sherry) of Buckingham; and three grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Friday, 10 a.m., in Dale Memorial Park. Bennett Barden Funeral Home conducting services. |
In Loving Memory of Griffith M. SHORT 08/08/1908 10/29/2001, "Gone Home Eight Years", You will always live in our Hearts., We Love & Miss You, Daughter & Family, Make a memorial contribution |
WARREN, Silas Leonard, age 72, of King William, died October 27, 2009. He is survived by his daughter, Mareella W. Nichols (Russell); two brothers, Robert and Stanley Warren; two grandchildren, Shericka and Tyrell; and three great-grandchildren. Remains rest at the B.W. White Funeral Home, 20408 King William Road. Service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Baptist Church. Interment in church cemetery. |
In Loving Memory of Shelby J. SIMPKINS 10/29/1940 8/12/2009, God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest, God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw that the road was getting rough and the hills are hard to climb so he closed your weary eyelids and whispered "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone for part of us went with you the day God called you home. It's lonesome here without you, we miss you more each day, life doesn't seem the same since you have gone away. When days are sad and lonely and everything goes wrong we seem to hear you whisper "cheer up and carry on." Each time we see your picture you seem to smile and say, "Don't cry, I'm in God's Hands, We'll meet again some day!" Happy 1st Birthday in Heaven, Mom. Although you are sadly missed, you are forever in our hearts., With all our love,, Linda, Troy, Jared, April, Mack and Family, Wanda, Nancy, Brenda, Claude,, and Many Special Friends, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home's chapel. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. The Rev. Bobby Pickle will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Snead's name may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Program at P.O. Box 14301 in Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Snead family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
s 1 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Parkway House of Prayer. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
s 1 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Parkway House of Prayer. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, from Highland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jason Bryant and Mrs. Anne Snead officiating. Interment will follow in the Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Gideons International Franklin County Camp, P.O. Box 915, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151 or to Highland United Methodist Church, 8535 Callaway Road, Callaway, Va. 24067. His family will be receiving friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Highland United Methodist Church, Callaway. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-3835., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at noon on Friday, October 30, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. George E. Stevenson officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive guests at East Gate Church of the Nazarene for a time of fellowship following Brenda's interment. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 29, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009, New Hope Church of God and Christ, Lexington. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
. Service to our country included a tour during the Viet Nam conflict where he was awarded a Purple Heart, Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. After serving in Viet Nam, he returned to Virginia enrolling in Virginia Tech. While a college student, he continued to drill with the 23rd Reserve Naval Mobile Construction Battalion, ultimately achieving the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. The final assignment in his naval career, he was attached to the Operations Staff of the Navy Surgeon General at the Pentagon, Washington D.C., He was a master instructor with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, volunteered his time to help enrich the education of the Boy Scouts, an NRA Training Counselor, member of the Radford Marine Corps League and a Member of the Bland Masonic Lodge., He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Betty Ann Snidow Strauss; one son, John Chapman Strauss and wife, Michele, and grandchildren, Melissa Catherine, John Chapman Edison and Christopher Adam; one daughter, Nancy Ann Strauss Metcalf and her husband, Jesse, and grandchildren, Jesse and Crystal; one special niece, Colleen Eyles; and several nieces and nephews; special friends, Susan Bibb, Diane Bibb Johnson, Dr. Tom Caceci, George Anderson and wife, Louise Baker, and many friends., The family would like to thank everyone for all their loving help and support during this trying time. A special thanks to Chuck Vance and John Yon. The family would also like to thank Hospice and Horne Funeral Home for all their help and support., will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, from The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Don Makin officiating., In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the and the Riner Rescue Department., Online condolences may be sent by visiting, . The family is being served by Horne Funeral Home & Crematory., Make a memorial contribution |
WHITE, Stuart Douglas, 61, of Richmond, passed away Friday, October 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Edlow; and son, Michael. He is survived by his wife, Anne; two children, Christine and Steven; and their mother, Roseann; a grandson, Jacob; stepsons, Travis and Kramer Grim; his mother, Elsie; brother, James and his wife, Karen; two nephews, James Jr. and his wife, Leigh, and Shawn; and one niece, Haley. Mr. White will be lovingly remembered as a great father. For most of his life he was a drummer in numerous bands around Richmond. He loved to ride his Harley with his friends, and was an avid freshwater fisherman from the time his dad taught him to fish. He retired from Philip Morris, USA in 2008 after 28 ½ years of service. The family will receive friends 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 31, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., where a celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Hawthorne, The Cancer Resource Center, 1401 Johnston-Willis Drive, Richmond, Va. 23235. |
Robert (Bad Bob) Stverak, of Salem, Va., and Sarasota, Fla., died on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 1, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
and the City of Norfolk. Sonny was predeceased by his mother and stepfather, Iola F. and C.K. Wallace and his wife, Pearline C. Swindell. He leaves to cherish his memory daughters, Carolyn A. Swindell and Darlene Y. Spratley; son, William E. Swindell Jr.; and sister, Marie S. Peele. He is also survived by a host of grand, great- and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and special buddy, Darrell W. Spratley. Sonny was a man of few words. He was a strong man who could be counted on to do whatever was needed. He reveled in the successes of others and smiled, even on his worse days, whenever his youngest grandchild, Caleb, was near. He was an excellent example of his family and will be missed by all who loved him. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church by his pastor, Dr. Joseph P. Lee Jr. Interment will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be Friday at noon until 8 p.m. in Hale Funeral Home. www., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Noel C. TAYLOR July 16, 1924 ~ October 29, 1999, Though your smile is gone forever, and your hand we cannot touch, we still have many memories of the one we love so much. Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts., Sadly missed but never forgotten and always loved, Your Family,, B.J., Sabrina, Sean & Deseree, Make a memorial contribution |
Richard Allen Terrill, 63, of Bedford, Va., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009, at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, September 18, 1946, in Ravenna, Ohio, a son of the late Edwin Terrill and Doris Heritage Terrill. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Chervan Terrill. He was Chairman and Vice-President at Frank Chervan, Inc. and was a member of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. Richard and his family moved to Virginia in 1976 continuing his 43 year long career at Frank Chervan, Inc. Richard was well known in the furniture industry for his ingenuity and extensive knowledge of chair manufacturing. Richard dearly enjoyed close relationships with his co-workers which he, mentored and lead throughout his career. He had a wide variety of interest outside of work and participated in many community and family activities. In Ohio Richard served as the President of his local Jaycees chapter. Richard worked in several leadership roles with the Bedford Family YMCA an organization he cared deeply for. He also was a member of the Bedford Kiwanis. His talents as a cook were put to work at the Sedalia Center as they were at home with family and friends., Richard had a lifelong affection for cars. He lovingly restored many antique automobiles and in recent years enjoyed the time he spent with his long time friend, Russ Johnson, at the local race track. Their team "Never Enuff Racing" was known both as strong competitors on the track, and as kind and generous to their fellow racers., He was a loving and supporting grandfather to his two granddaughters. His life was truly blessed by rekindling an old Ohio friendship with Mrs. Arlene King. He greatly enjoyed the time he spent with her and the chance to return more to Ohio and enjoy being with his sister Barb and their family. Richard was indeed a hard working man, but also a gentle soul., The family dearly appreciates the outpouring of love and sympathy they have experienced. We were all blessed to have known him, worked with him, learned from him and loved him., Surviving are his two sons, Steven Terrill and wife, Molly Stouten, of Greensboro, N.C., and Gregory Michael Terrill and his wife, Nicole Brewer Terrill, of Roanoke; two granddaughters, Nora Jane Terrill and Sally Haldon Terrill; a sister, Barbara Terrill Stary and husband, Robert, of Rootstown, Ohio; a life long friend, Arlene King, of Shalersville, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Brittany Sleeper; a stepson, David Sleeper; two nieces, Christina Kelly and Jennifer H. Demmin; two nephews, Tim Stary and Kevin Hill; and a sister-in-law, Fay Chervan-Hill., The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider the Bedford YMCA, P.O. Box 1026, Bedford, Va. 24523, the Roanoke YMCA or Bedford Hospice House, P.O. Box 985, Bedford, Va. 24523., A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church with Father Salvador Anonuevo officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 29, 2009, from noon until 2 p.m. and from 5 until 7 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3304., Make a memorial contribution |
Dick Thompson, a pioneer in auto-racing public relations during nearly 40 years at Martinsville Speedway, died Wednesday, the track announced. He was 74., Thompson was working as a racing writer for The Roanoke Times in 1966 when the late Martinsville Speedway founder, H. Clay Earles, hired him to help publicize events at the track, said W. Clay Campbell, Earles' grandson and now the track's president., Thompson was the track's first public relations director and was only the second full-time public relations representative in NASCAR, the speedway said in a news release. |
to her church and community. She served as a Deacon of Salem Baptist Church where she also taught Junior Sunday School departments for 10 years and was past-president of Salem Baptist Church Women's Missionary Unit. She was in the Fidelis Sunday School Class and organized the Be Active and Live Longer (BALL) senior adult group. Mary June also served as past-president of Roanoke Valley Baptist Senior Adults Association., Mary June was a life member of the Rebekah Lodge #98 and was elected Grand Noble in 1997. She served as past-president of American Business Women's Association and was awarded Business Woman of the Year. She was past-treasurer of Virginia Association of American Medical Assistants and volunteered as a Cub Scout Leader, member of the Salem LOA group, Widowed Person's Services & Training Group and Salem Woman's Club. She was selected as Older Worker of the Year in 1996. Mary June will also be remembered as an avid ballroom dancer., She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Dalton Ealton Thompson Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Marsena T. Hartless; and son, Dalton Ealton (Ed) Thompson Jr. and his wife, Vada O. Thompson. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Heather H. Ritter, April T. Pratt, Meredith H. Wilson, Mitzi T. Martin, and Lana L. Thompson; and ten greatgrandchildren, Will and Jordan Pratt, Kaitlyn and Madison Martin, Indigo and Talon Ritter, and Faren, Sawyer, Zach and Seth Wilson., will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home's chapel. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Services will be officiated by the Reverend William D. Wingfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary June's name to the at 2840 Electric Road � Suite 160A in Roanoke, Va. 24018. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Thompson family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
Richard Peltier Thompson, 74, of Ridgeway, Va., died Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Martinsville. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services., Make a memorial contribution |
Jean D. Thornton NORFOLK - Jean D. Thornton, 62, departed this earthly life for her eternal home in glory Oct. 19, 2009. She was born Jan. 16, 1947 to Addie L. Clarke and the late Camp Gilbert Chapel in Norfolk. Her love and kindness will be missed but never forgotten. Left to cherish her memory are four daughters, Delores Thornton, Geraldine Rodgers, Annette Wilson and Addie Thornton; one son, Tony Thornton; four sisters, Audrey Riddick, Gloria Chapel, Carolyn Chapel and Clenora Brick; one brother, Micheal Chapel; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 120 W. Berkley Ave. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
The Rev. Ruth Tripp, 67, of Upper Marlboro, Md., and formerly of Java, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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Chuckie Lee Webber Chuckie Lee Webber, 57, of Rocks Church Road, Pamplin, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Nora Pugh Webber. Born in Lynchburg on Sept. 15, 1952, he was a son of the late Leslie Lovelace and Virginia Elizabeth Ferguson Webber. Chuck was a member of Rocks Baptist Church and retired from Weavexx in Farmville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two nephews, who he and Nora reared as their sons, William H. Hogan of Pamplin and his fianc?e, Danielle Southall, and her daughter, Julianna, and Charles E. Hogan and wife, Dana, and their children, Jacob and Jayden of Altavista; a brother, Kenneth Wayne Webber of Altavista; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Bobbie Jean Daubenspeck, and a brother, Clyde Lovelace Webber. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Rocks Baptist Church by the Rev. Ron Moore with burial following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Oct. 29, 2009, and other times at the residence. Those wishing to make memorials please consider the Rocks Baptist Church Building Fund, 393 Rocks Church Road, Pamplin, VA 23958, or the Pamplin Volunteer Fire and EMS, P.O. Box 1099, Pamplin, VA 23958. Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family, and an online condolence may be sent at www.robinson funeral.com. |
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Oct 29, 2009 Virginia Mae Tatum Bolton, 69, of 4225 Brass Trail, Austell, Ga., died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville from injuries from an automobile accident. Hairston Funeral Home will announce arrangements. |
TWEEDY, Vivian Denise "Dee-Dee," of Richmond, died October 27, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where funeral services will be held Friday, October 30 at 11 a.m. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com |
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Walter Eugene Morton Sr., Walter Eugene Morton Sr. departed from life on Friday, October 16, 2009, at Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center., He was born to the late Henry E. Coursey and Lucy Redd Morton of Charlottesville, Virginia., He attended Charlottesville public schools. After graduation, he served in the United States Army for 11 years with three tours to Vietnam. Later he was a civil service worker for 28 years at Fort Bragg, North Carolina., He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Jennifer Y. Morton; sons, Tirel Eugene Morton of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Walter Morton Jr. of Lorton, Virginia, Rodrico Turner of Charlottesville; daughter, Tonya Breidenbach of Stafford, Virginia., With a kind heart he adopted as youths, Leslie Jones, Jimmy Williams, Billie Canas, Tammy McNeil, Shirley Johnson and William Edward Poe., In Charlottesville, he leaves brothers, William G. Redd, Roger A Morton and George M. Morton; sisters, Doris A. Morton and Edwin Morton and Steve Lee Morton of Oveido, Florida. Walter also leaves 21 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren as well a a host of nieces, nephews and friends., Interment was held at Sandhills State Veteran Cemetery with military honors at Fort Bragg on Thursday, October 22, 2009. |
An Air Defense Artillery Army officer fluent in German and French, George Kersey began his military career as a Second Lieutenant and Battery Commander, 73rd AA Battalion and an Aide-de-Camp to the Commanding General, 34th AAA Brigade in Karlsruhe and Mannheim, Germany, respectively. He returned to Germany in 1969 as a LTC when he activated and served as the first Commander, 1st Battalion, 59th Artillery (Chaparral/Vulcan), and as the Acting Chief of Staff, G-1, for the 8th Infantry Division, in Mainz and Bad Kreuznach, respectively., He served as a Senior Advisor to the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces (RVNAF) in 1963. He also had two NATO assignments, first serving as Secretary to the Army Board, NATO Military Agency for Standardization in London, England, and then as Director of Administration, Security, and Personnel to the U.S. Mission to NATO in Brussels, Belgium. During this last assignment, he coordinated the NATO visits of President Jimmy Carter and Secretary of Defense Harold Brown., His last tour of duty was as Post Commander of Fort Myer in Arlington, Va. During this assignment, he was the Executive Director of President Ronald Reagan's first Inaugural Committee. He retired from the Army in 1981 and went to work for Martin Marietta. In 1989, he and his wife retired to Williamsburg, Va., W. George Kersey, the only son child of Rev. Walter O. and Louise H. Kersey, was born in Clarkesburg, W.Va., on Dec. 8, 1930. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The Citadel, class of 1952. Upon graduation and commissioning as a Second Lieutenant, he attended the University of Southampton, England, and the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University in Bethesda, Md., as The Citadel's first Fulbright Scholar. He is also a graduate of the Field Artillery Basic and Advanced Courses, Command and General Staff College, and L'Ecole Superieure de Guerre (the French War College) in Paris, France., During his Army career, COL Kersey was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Superior Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf; Joint Service Commendation Medal with oak leaf; Army Commendation Medal; Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal – First Class; Army of Occupation Medal, World War II, Germany; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with bronze service star; National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with date bar; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal with palm device; and the Army Overseas Service Ribbon, four tours of duty. COL Kersey was also awarded the Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge and the Army Staff Identification Badge for service on both the Secretary of Defense's and the Army Staffs. He earned the MACV combat patch., He is survived by Margaret, his wife of 56 years; his children, Jessica Kersey of San Carlos, Calif., Ian Kersey of Williamsburg, and Andrew Kersey, Esq., of Fairfax, Va.; as well as five grandchildren, Thomas (a Plebe following in his grandfather's footsteps at The Citadel), Emily, Andrew, Jack, and Will., The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. A service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. at Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 500 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg. Interment will be on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery, Fort Myer Chapel, Arlington, Va., In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to The Respite Care Ministry of Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 500 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Jennifer Watson-Ladas NORFOLK - Jennifer Ann Watson-Ladas, 40, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. Jennifer is survived by her parents, Joseph and Carolyn Watson and by her brother, Daniel Watson. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Greenwich Road Chapel, is handling arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
GLOUCESTER - Wayne Lewis, 61, died suddenly on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester County., Born and raised in Newport News, he spent most of his adult life in Gloucester. He was a former employee of Union Carbide and later worked as an independent paint contractor until his death., Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gladys Lewis., He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Gallo; his son, Chris Lewis; grandchildren, Sierra, Jack and Joanie; sisters, Joan Hitt and Beverly Blevins; brothers, Charles Lewis and Steve Lewis; and longtime companion and friend, Carol., The family will receive friends at Weymouth Funeral Home from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2009., A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Peninsula Memorial Park., In Wayne's memory, donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc., P. O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. |
Etta Mae White VIRGINIA BEACH - Etta Mae White of Alexandria, Va., and Virginia Beach passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. She was born in Baltimore Aug. 1, 1918. She was predeceased by her husband, William Marshall White Jr. She is survived by her three daughters, Ellen Mae FitzGerald of Virginia Beach, Anne Elizabeth Lewis of Sedona, Ariz., and Virginia Louise White of Rehobeth Beach, Del. She had eight grandchildren, 12 great- granchildren, and one great- great-grandchild. A celebration of life will be held Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. in Cypress Point Country Club. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held in the funeral home Monday at 10 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
YOUNGBLOOD, William Alan, 93, of Powhatan, formerly of Richmond, died October 10, 2009. He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Evelyn Louise Brittain Youngblood. He is survived by his two children, Judith Ann Y. Lane and Amy Louise Y. Karnolt; his second wife, Jean S. Youngblood; four stepchildren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was born in Sweetwater, Tenn. to Thomas Powell Youngblood and Nora Belle Connor Youngblood. In 1934/35 he began his career as an artist with the Civilian Conservation Corps when the Great Smokey Mountains National Park was created. In the 1970s he retired as art director from Southern States Cooperative devoting the rest of his life to fine art. He was a charter member of the Jack Woodson Sketch Club. A veteran of World War II, he served on Ie Shima Island in the Okinawa Campaign as an Army Air Corps Corporal. Family will receive friends Thursday night, 6 to 8 p.m. at Bennett-Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Highway (Rte. 60) Powhatan. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Providence Presbyterian Church. Interment church cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association . |
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Oct 29, 2009 The funeral for William Paul Bryant Sr., 81, of Collinsville, who died Oct. 26, 2009, was held Wednesday at Calvary Christian Church with the Rev. Mike Carrow officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors and flag presentation by the Martinsville/Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers were David Bryant, Jason Bryant, Phil Bryant, Joe Bryant, Steve Bryant, David Bess, Alan Wilson and J.A. Wilson. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory handled arrangements. |
Willie F. Morris, Willie Floyd Morris, 80, of Charlottesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at the Louisa Healthcare Center., He was born on February 19, 1929, in Louisa County, the son of the late George W. Morris and Annie Harris Morris. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley B. Morris; two sisters, Virginia White and Louise Frazier; and by a brother, Fred Morris., Willie had retired from Snows Garden Center, where he worked for many years planting trees and plant beds in the Charlottesville area including the downtown mall and McIntire Park., He is survived by his daughter, Becky Fitz and her husband, James, of Gordonsville; a sister, Gladys Watson and her husband, Sam, of Kilmarnock; a brother, George E. Morris and his wife, Betty, of Charlottesville; three grandsons, Dewey Collier III and his wife Connie, James Fitz Jr. and Brandon Fitz; and by one great- granddaughter, Emilee Madison Collier., A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, in the chapel of the Hill and Wood Funeral Home with the Reverend Sidney Craig officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the funeral home., The family expresses their sincere thanks to the staff of Hospice of the Piedmont and the Louisa Healthcare Center for their loving care for Willie during his illness. |
GREEN, Winston "Winnie" Worsham, 83, of Victoria, Va., widow of Jimmie Green, went to be even closer to her Lord on October 27, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Howard Winston Worsham and Ethel Morgan Worsham. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James Howard and, Susan Green, of Midlothian, Va.; her sister, Golda Whittley of Victoria; her grandchildren, Adria Andress (Chris), Jimmy Green, Alexa Taylor (Craig), Mary Lynn Lloyd (James), Sherry Green and Steve Green; fourteen great-grandchildren; her nephews, Earl Jr. and Stuart; nieces, Joyce, Mavis and Janice. She was also mother of the late Albert Lee Green and Gerald Morgan Green. Winnie devoted her entire adult life to loving and caring for her mother, her husband and her children, and reached out to others as a Sunday School Teacher, visitor to the homebound, and member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. We will never forget the sound of her laughter, nor her chocolate chess pie. For over fifty years, Winnie was an active member of the Victoria Baptist Church where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday October 31, 2009 with burial in the Lakeview Cemetery, Victoria. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m at the Staples Funeral Home in Victoria. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Victoria Baptist Church, Vitoria, Va. 23974 |
Jerry I. Witcher Sr., 74, of Fieldale, Va., died Sunday, October 25, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009, New Design United Pentecostal Association Church. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Services, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, at the Wright Family Cemetery. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 3 p.m. at Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel. Inurnment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens Gazebo immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Portsmouth Humane Society. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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