Jennifer Carter Adair, 30, of Roanoke, died November 17, 2009. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge., Make a memorial contribution |
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Edward Carlton (Eddie) Agee, 60, of Callaway, Va., and Atlanta, Ga., passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-5533., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dwayne Aker, Brad Blevins, Chad Blevins, Jason Aker, Jamie Hamm, Matt Million and Coty Aker. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Aker family., Make a memorial contribution |
He was born in Aulander, N.C., to Ernest and Cora Hale and a resident of the Peninsula since 1966., His last duty assignment was with the Continental Army Command, Fort Monroe, Va. His Army service included U.S. Army European Theater of Operations during WW II, with subsequent assignments overseas in Japan, Korea, Alaska and the Caribbean Islands. He was twice awarded the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star Medal., He is survived by a son, Brent C. Hale (Judy) of Hampton; and two grandsons, Brent C. Hale Jr. (Gail) of Greenback, Tenn., and David C. Hale (Rachel) of Virginia Beach, Va.; three great-grandchildren, Logan Hale, Megan Hudson, and Lillian Hale. He is also survived by a sister, Annie Ruth White; and three brothers, James E. Hale, Ernest B. Hale, and Dana Hale., Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Wythe Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 9413 Hampton, VA 23670 or the Connaritsa Baptist Church, 2016 NC 305 Hwy, Aulander, NC 27805, where he was a member., A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave, Hampton, by Martha L. Davis, Col. USAF, retired, and the Rev. Rita A. Callis with interment to follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service from 9 to 10 a.m., The family would like to express our sincere thanks to Dr David Chang and the staff of Virginia Oncology; and, the Veteran's Hospital Palliative Care staff for all their care and loving support they provided. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Lola D. Bryant; and a daughter, Margaret Gaynelle Jordan., He is survived by four daughters, Brenda Lee Bryant, Carolyn Ann Frank, both of Manquin, Va., Nellie Gantt of Yorktown, Catherine Marie Adams of Williamsburg; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren., A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home., Memorial donations may be made to the Liberty Baptist Church, Lanexa, Va. |
at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. You may offer condolences to the family and visit Pete's memorial at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
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BOTTOMLEY, Ann Dorsey Cottrell, age 61, of Bremo Bluff, died November 18, 2009. Born in Richmond, she was preceded in death by her father, R. Stuart Cottrell Jr. She is survived by her husband, Cornelius Bottomley; her daughter, Kimberly Gaille Corminboeuf, son-in-law, Denis; and grandchildren, Colin and Lisanne, all of Fribourg, Switzerland. She is also survived by her mother, Rachel Warham Cottrell of Richmond; sister, Elizabeth Cottrell Euwer and husband, Paul, of Ligonier, Pa.; brothers, R. Stuart Cottrell III and wife, Susan, Preston H. Cottrell and wife, Amanda, Thomas S. Cottrell and wife, Claire, all of Richmond. In addition, she leaves behind four nieces and four nephews. At this time, funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. |
POQUOSON - Anna Firth Fiese, 82, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at the Golden Living Center-Bayside of Poquoson., Mrs. Fiese was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; parents, Maggie Lena and John Riley Firth; and three brothers, Ed, John, and Gene., She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Insley and husband, Sonny of Poquoson; her son, Joe Blanchard and wife, Betty of the Eastern Shore; two brothers, E. T. Firth and Nelson Firth; five sisters, Betty Adams, Essie Firman, Judie Hogge, Queenie Holt, and Shirley Rabon; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild., The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, immediately followed by a Celebration of Life service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel by the Rev. Donald G. Marsh. At other times, the family will be at 13 Bay St., Poquoson. Her body has been donated to science. |
Annie McGhee Sanders RICH VALLEY, Va. Annie McGhee Sanders, age 84, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at her home. She was a lifelong devoted worker for God at the Chatham Hill Church of God, and was a true Christian witness to everyone with whom she came in contact. Mrs. Sanders retired from the U.S. Postal Service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Estel and Susie McGhee; three brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by: husband of 66 years, Roy Sanders; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Calvin Lucy of Abingdon, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Susan Sanders of Saltville, Va.; grandchildren, Eric (Sara) Lucy of Denver, Ryan (Ashley) Sanders of Saltville, Sarah Sanders of Saltville; great-grandchildren, Braden Lucy, Tristan Lucy, Brady Sanders. Lakyn Burchett and Bryce (to be born); sisters, Dora (Landon) McAllister, Hazel Ford, Laura (Robert) Blevins, Mixie (Dallas) McAllister, Joyce (Earl) Blevins and Betty (Bill) Bise. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at the Chatham Hill Church of God, with Rev. Bob Shupe, Rev. Robert Million and Rev. Jeremy Dunn officiating, Burial will follow in the Ridgedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at Henderson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chatham Hill Church of God, c/o Elizabeth Ferguson, 146 W. Coyner Ave., Marion, VA 24354 Online condolences may be made at, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is serving the Annie Sanders family. |
BENSON, Archibald Harman-Singh, 81, of Richmond, departed this life November 17, 2009. He was a retired professor at Virginia Union University. Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, assisting family with arrangements. Funeral notice later. |
Macie Taylor Ault, 84, of Pearisburg, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate., Make a memorial contribution |
Ernest Banks, 94, of Pearisburg died Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Funeral arrangements are with Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke., Make a memorial contribution |
LEMON, Barbara Rice, born February 3, 1931, went home to the Lord on November 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Filmore Lemon. She is survived by two daughters, Lou Ann Zell and Kimberley Patterson and her husband, David; and a most beloved grandson, Carter Lee Patterson. Mrs. Lemon retired from the Commonwealth of Virginia. She was a charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church where she had taught Sunday School and Bible School. A special thanks to the nurses, staff and doctors of Hanover Health & Rehabilitation Center. We appreciate your kindness and comfort in Mrs. Lemon's final days. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad or the Expansion Fund at Fairmount Christian Church. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009 at Bennett Funeral Home in Mechanicsville, and where services will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 11 a.m. Interment immediately following the service at Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
Jerry W. Barker, 66, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
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FARIS, Bernard L., 90, of Richland, Wash., passed away on November 9, 2009. Born in Lunenburg County, Va., he was the son of the late Hugh B. Faris Sr. and Grace Love Faris. He formerly lived in Henrico County, Va., where he was a member of the Christadelphian Hall Ecclesia, and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Rachel Gaulding Faris; his son, D. Kent Faris; granddaughter, Rachael A. Faris; and his sisters, Audrey Faris Estes and Lalla G. Faris. His funeral service was conducted on November 16, 2009. |
Bernice Adkins Davis WISE, Va. Bernice Adkins Davis, 90 passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the home of her daughter in Wise. She was born Dec. 1, 1918, to the late Jim and Nannie Pannell, and was a member of Central Freewill Baptist Church in Norton. She was preceded in death by seven brothers; and three sisters; her first husband, Boyd M. Adkins; and her second husband, Walton L. Davis. She is survived by one daughter, Nancy Hale (Jay), Wise; one son, J.C. Adkins, (Judy), Fredericksburg, Va.; four grandchildren, Pamela Hale Kroll, (James), New York City, Kenneth Hale, (Tammie), Wise, Amy Kile, (Bill), Bumpass, Va., and Tracy Erdman, (Tony), Spotsylvania, Va.; three great-grandchildren, Leeanna Hale and Brandon Hale, both of Wise, and Jennifer Dumire,(Greg), Ruther Glen, Va.; one great-great-granddaughter, Gabriella Dumire; four stepchildren, Elaine Wright (Jay), David Davis (Linda) and Mike Davis, all of Bristol, and Linley Davis (Linda), Roanoke, Va.; several step-grandchildren. Visitation for Bernice Davis will be held Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, after 5 p.m. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel and funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., with Rev. Gary Hill officiating. Burial will be Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Temple Hill Memorial Park. The family will meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. on Saturday and leave in procession to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Central Freewill Baptist Church, 700 Kentucky Ave., Norton, VA 24273. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Hale, Brandon Hale, David Davis, Jay Wight, Ray Pannell, James Kroll, Linley Davis and Mike Davis. Arrangements by Estes Funeral Home, Coeburn, Va. |
She was a longtime member of the Williamsburg Methodist Memorial Church and a volunteer at the Williamsburg Memorial Hospital., A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Bucktrout of Williamsburg Chapel. The family will receive friends immediately following the service., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Williamsburg Hospice House, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188 |
Betty Jane Scardo BRISTOL, Va. Betty Jane Scardo passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 27, 1947, to the late J.C. Murray and Rosa Belle Murray. She had lived in Bristol all of her life and was a former employee of Sperry Univac. She was of the Christian faith and was preceded in death by her sister, Sheryl Minter. Survivors: husband, Eugene Scardo; sons, Donald Dobbins Jr. and wife Chandra, Chad Dobbins and wife Chantel; stepson, Brian Scardo and wife Sarahena; brother, Harding Maynard Murray and wife Sandra; nine grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jeff Harless officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. prior to the service. The burial will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Gum Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be registered at |
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will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at The Immanuel Chapel on the Grounds of the Virginia Theological Seminary, 3737 Seminary Road, Alexandria, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children's National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Street, Washington, D.C., 301-565-8500 or the Antiques in Alexandria, P.O. Box 320605, Alexandria, Va. 22320. Private burial to follow at the Mattox Family Cemetery in Glade Hill, Va., at a later date. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, Va., is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Billie Virginia Bradley MARION , Va. Billie Virginia Bradley, age 86, passed away Nov. 17, 2009, at Valley Health Care in Chilhowie, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Fannie Davidson; brothers and sisters, Leonard, Claude, Beulah, Virgie, Catherine, Mary and Lula. Survivors: her son, Jimmy Lee Lawson, Abingdon, Md.; one brother, David Davidson, Ashland, Va.; several nieces and nephews; two grandsons, Jimmy Lawson, Jeffrey Lawson. Visitation for Billie Bradley will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday in the Elizabeth Cemetery. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home by 9:30 a.m. Friday morning for procession to the cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville, Va., serving the Billie Bradley Family. |
He is preceded in death by his father, Louis Robinson; and stepfather, Alonzo Griffin., He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, his mother, Blanche Robinson; his daughter, Christal Weatherford King (Leon); his grandchildren, Javaughn and Christen King; five brothers, Louis Robinson (Charmaine), Willie Robinson (Denice), Michael Griffin (Angela), Everett Griffin (Karen), and Rufus Griffin (Hazel); two sisters, Ethel Hodges (Randy) and Alice Dowdell; a special aunt, Margaret Price; and uncle, Waverly Perry; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends., A service to celebrate Butchie's life will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Greater Bethlehem Christian Assembly, 360 Ivy Home Road, Hampton. Butchie will be placed in the church at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends will assemble by 11:30 a.m. at 111 Towler Drive, Hampton, for a procession to the church. |
McGEE, Bobby James, 74, of Richmond, died November 18, 2009. He was the widower of Patsy Hicks McGee. He is survived by a son, Mitchell McGee; two sisters, Betty Henshaw and Barbara Webber; and two brothers, Buddy and Jim McGee. Mr. McGee was a retired foreman for Harris Heating and Plumbing Company. His remains rest at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., 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. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor Paris Bain and Pastor Maurice Wright officiating. Internment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 19, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. For those who desire, contributions may be made to General Shepherd Hospice, 6045 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24017 or Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, 8836 Floyd Hwy. North, Copper Hill, Va. 24079 or Bent Mountain Rescue Squad, 9606 Bent Mountain Road, Drawer B, Bent Mountain, Va. 24059., Make a memorial contribution |
. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3160, the American Legion Post 327 and the Democratic Club. He is survived by a sister, Esther Smith and husband Gerald; a sister-in-law, Florence Brockdorff; three nephews, three nieces and many great- and great-great- nieces and -nephews. A funeral will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, with Dr. J.D. Norris Jr. officiating. The burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory Of Essie Faye Caniely November 19, 1937 - January 21, 2005 We Love and Miss You See you on the other side, The Family, Make a memorial contribution |
Carl Atkins Aker Jr. RURAL RETREAT, Va. The family of Carl Atkins Aker Jr. will receive friends Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. with Reverend Mike Sage officiating. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dwayne Aker, Brad Blevins, Chad Blevins, Jason Aker, Jamie Hamm, Matt Million and Coty Aker. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at |
A funeral service for Mr. Carlton H. Mason Sr. will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Union Grove Baptist Church, 19111 Church Road, Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Joe Reeves, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Mason Family Cemetery, Chesterfield., The family will receive friends at the 20422 Church Road, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted at (804) 590-9603., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Mason online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
LOVELL, Carolyn C., 81, of Gloucester, Va., went to be with the Lord and join her husband, Herbert Lovell, on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Mary and Robert Grandi of Suffolk, Dexter and Michelle Lovell of Gloucester; a sister, Lucille Martin of Tennessee; and a grandson, Joshua Lovell; and the extended family of Pat Minarik, and many friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, 7 p.m., at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th Street, West Point, Va. Condolences may be registered at www.vincentfh.com |
NEWPORT NEWS - Catherine D. "Kit" Watt, 89, passed away on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at The Chesapeake., In 1943 Kit enlisted in the Navy WAVES where she taught radio navigation as a Link trainer instructor. She met her future husband of 52 years, Marlin D. "Bob" Watt, in 1944 in Pensacola, Fla. She was honorably discharged from the WAVES as a specialist first class in November 1945. The couple married on Dec. 1, 1945, in Allentown, Pa. She thereafter completed her education at the University of Nebraska, receiving a B.S. in business administration in 1948., She moved to Virginia in 1957 and resided in Newport News for 49 years. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church where she served as treasurer and regularly attended circle and Bible study., Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Steven D. and Candace M. Watt of Richmond; daughter, Susan L. Watt of Norfolk; grandson, Brian D. Watt of Richmond; and sister, Doris Loux of Allentown., A memorial service will be conducted on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at 3 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6807 Huntington Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607. Interment will be held on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at 3 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. |
He is survived by his wife, Louise Corbin-Reed; a stepdaughter, Lanita Knight (Lloyd) of Gloucester; a stepson, Alfred Corbin Jr. (Tilya) of Norfolk, Va.; a brother, Walter Gilbert Reed of Boston, Mass.; two step-granddaughters, Shayla Knight of Gloucester, and Jasmine Wiggins of Rocky Mount, N.C.; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Thornton of Gloucester; two brothers-in-law, Arthur Thornton of Hephzibach, Ga., and Edward Thornton of The Woodlands, Texas; a dedicated nephew, Ledon Thornton of Richmond; a devoted caregiver, Eunice Burse Jackson; and numerous cousins, relatives and friends., The body will be placed in Rising Valley Baptist Church at noon on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Public viewing will be from noon to 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Darry O. Echols officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery., Arrangements by Howard Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
at St. Mary's Cemetery in Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The College of William and Mary Foundation, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795; Delaware Historical Society, 505 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801; or Virginia Historical Society, P.O. Box 7311, Richmond, VA, 23221- 0311. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts, Norfolk chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family through, Make a memorial contribution |
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Nell F. Clark CHESAPEAKE - Nell F. Clark, 93, of the 500 block of Fernwood Farms Road, departed this life Nov. 16, 2009. Born in Appomattox County, Virginia, she was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of New Mount Olive Baptist Church and a member of the Silver Strands. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas G. Clark. Survivors include her son, Milton W. Ferguson Sr. (Mildred) of Chesapeake; brother, Tom Ferguson (Mary) of Pamplin, Va.; four grandchildren, Robin D. Ferguson, Michele W. Jackson, Milton W. Ferguson Jr. and Keith T. Ferguson (Lisa); seven great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. We invite you to send a message in the family's guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
Linda Clements SUFFOLK - Linda Irene Crocker Clements, 65, passed away Nov. 17, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. in Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, with the Rev. Roy Drake officiating. Burial will follow at Waverly Cemetery. Friends may join the family at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. for visitation. Contributions may be made to the family at EVB, P.O. Box 47, Waverly, VA 23890, attention: Angie Pond, 804- 834-2222. Condolences may be registered online at www., Make a memorial contribution |
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Martin L. Couther CHESAPEAKE - Martin L. Couther departed us Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. He was the son of Ollie and Blanche Nash Couther. He was the husband of Iristine D. Couther. Mr. Couther was a Navy veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Iristine; six children, Martin Couther Jr. (Dawn), Catina Couther, Martia Couther, Nikkira Bynum (Rodney), Aaron Couther, and Tanejah Mayo; seven brothers, Ollie Couther Jr., Oliver Couther, Calvin Couther, Donald Couther (Tina), Edward Couther (Patricia), William Woodward and Grant Lee Woodard; three sisters, Barbara Shipp, Ann Marie Hill and Vivian Lucas; eight grandchildren; nieces, nephews and a special niece, Renee Outland. A funeral will be held Friday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m. in Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, Campostella Road, with the Rev. Bobby Bowser officiating. Burial will be in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
JoAnne S. Craft, 72, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009. Memorial 11 a.m. Thursday, November 19. 2009 at Woodlawn United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
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Nov 19, 2009 The funeral for Daisy Edna McMillan Barker, 68, of Martinsville, who died Nov. 15, 2009, was held Wednesday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville with the Rev. J.D. Harmon officiating. Burial was in the Barker family cemetery. Pallbearers were Nicole Fulcher, Jamie Barker, Jordan Warren, C.J. Lowe, Billy McMillan, Tonya Engelhardt and Jenny Cochran. |
David F. Willis CLINTWOOD, Va. David F. Willis, 64, died at his home on Nov. 16. He was preceded in death by his parents, John S. and Bertha Fleming Willis. Mr. Willis lived in Clintwood all of his life and was a member of Clintwood Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University and was an accountant by profession. Survivors include his daughter, Barbara Ann Willis of Bluefield, W.Va.; two brothers, Johnny Willis and wife Mary Jo, of Clintwood and William Carl Willis and wife Sheila, of Abingdon. He is also survived by a niece, Laura Harris and husband Jason, of Abingdon. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel, with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m., with Kenneth Childress officiating. Burial will follow in the Phipps Memorial Cemetery in Clintwood. Active pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers are Earl Mullins, Fred Salyer, Gary Willis, Freddie Linkous, Larue Fleming, Freddie Mullins and Dr. N.C. Ratliffe. The family would like to extend special thanks to Mrs. Mary Hylton and Dr. N.C. Ratliffe for their care, kindness and support during his illness. Online condolences to the Willis family may be made at our Web site: |
Justin Wade DeHaven NORFOLK - Justin Wade DeHaven, born July 20, 1968, died Nov. 5, 2009. Services will be held at the Lafayette Grill, 3000 Lafayette Blvd., Nov. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. Family and friends welcome., Make a memorial contribution |
, Phil attended The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, graduating in 1949 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Phil went to work for the federal government in 1954 as a cartographer for the USAF Chart Research Division in the District of Columbia. Thereafter, he pursued a career in military intelligence in the D.C. area with the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Office of Naval Intelligence, and the Naval Intelligence Command's Naval Intelligence Support Center. Phil retired from NISC in 1982 and fulfilled a lifelong dream by moving to Philomont, Va., to tend his gardens and orchards and enjoy the beautiful countryside. In retirement he was an active volunteer, serving on the Purcellville Library Board of Trustees and working with the Leesburg Chapter of the Salvation Army. He participated for many years in various retired and senior volunteer programs of Loudoun County including the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Program (VICAP). Phil was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Norfolk; AHEPA Robert E. Lee Chapter No. A122 of Norfolk; and Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 120 AF & AM of Alexandria, Va. A visitation will be held 7 to 9 p.m. today, Nov. 19, at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, 1264 Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, with a Trisagion Service at 7 p.m. A funeral will be held at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 7220 Granby Street, Norfolk, Friday, Nov. 20, at 11:30 a.m. with internment at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. A private reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Benevolent Fund. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-, Make a memorial contribution |
HURLEY, Dewey Lee Jr., of Chesterfield, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009. He is survived by his father, Dewey Lee Hurley Sr.; and his wife, Marilyn Hurley; mother, Shirley Luttner; and his siblings. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 20, 2009 at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Belmont Ward, 3541 Cogbill Rd., at 10 a.m. He will be laid to rest at Dale Memorial Park following the service. |
She was preceded in death by her son, Sam Nettles Jr.; her mother, Mrs. Lola Mae Whitley Banks; two brothers, Willis Leon Banks and Dewey Stefon Banks., She is survived by her husband, Sam Nettles Sr.; two daughters, Ladonna Banks and Tonya Nettles; father and stepmother, Willis and Ann Banks of Yorktown; five sisters, Bernadette Banks, Judy Spratley (James), Helen, and Ellen Banks, all of Newport News; and Cheryl White of New York; three brothers, Larry Banks of Norfolk, Roosevelt Banks, and Sherlock Banks, both of Hampton; eight grandchildren; four nieces; seven nephews; a host of extended family and friends., Viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today, Nov. 18, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, with funeral service to begin at 3 p.m., at the funeral home., Arrangements by M.E. Fisher Funeral Home, 2117 Madison Ave., Newport News, VA 23607. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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MATHEWS - Dorothy Soles Hudgins, 86, passed away Nov. 17, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family., She was a member of Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, Va. She worked for Richardson's and Hudgins Drug Stores for many years., She was preceded in death by her parents, Ada E. and Eppa C. Soles; her husband, Wilson G. Hudgins; her son, Wilson Junior; two brothers and four sisters., She is survived by a daughter, Patricia H. Owens of Hayes; a granddaughter, Jennifer and her husband, Jaye Roscoe of Gloucester; two grandsons, Wayne G. Hudgins and his wife, Donna of Gloucester, Jeff Custalow of Hudgins; and a great-grandson, Wayne Guy Hudgins Jr. She is also survived by two sisters, Hilda Belvin of Hayes, Rose Hudgins of Mathews; and one brother, Marvin Soles and his wife, Gracie of North., The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, with interment in the H. C. Smither Memorial Cemetery, Hudgins., In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to a charity of your choice. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2201 Wingfield Ave. Interment will be at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. A wake will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
WILLIAMSBURG - Echo Washington Jones peacefully answered the Master's call on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at his residence. His life began on June 5, 1932, the son of the late Otelia and Washington, Jones, of Spring Grove, Va., He was a longtime resident of the area and retired from Colonial Williamsburg, after many years of service., He leaves to cherish precious memories his son, Clyde Washington and his wife, April of Reno, Nev.; his daughter, Deion Jones-Coleman and her husband, Barry of Richmond; his grandson, Justin Coleman; his devoted friend, Ollie Drew; and all his other friends at the Blayton Building., A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Whiting's Chapel, with the Rev. Ronald A. Ellis officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home by 12:45 p.m. on Friday. Mr. Jones may be viewed only in the funeral home on Friday beginning at 10 a.m., until the hour of his service. Professional Services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, Va. 757-229-3011 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
HENDERSON, Edith Mae Pollard Mayo, 85, of Richmond, Va., passed away Friday, November 13, 2009 at Imperial Plaza Manor Care. She retired after 30 years of service from Richmond Memorial Hospital, Westwood Avenue. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph R. Pollard III and Helena Pollard; her sister, Clarissa P. Lewis; and aunt, Leah Pollard Faison. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Claude L. Henderson Jr.; her sons, Leslie G. Mayo Sr. of Richmond and Dr. Reginald R. Mayo Sr. (Patsy) of New Haven, Conn.; and her daughter, Yvonne M. Brunson (Robert M. Sr.) of Mechanicsville, Va.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; her brother, Robert Pollard of Washington, D.C.; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a faithful member of St. Philips Episcopal Church, 2900 Hanes Ave., Richmond, Va. 23222, where the family will receive friends Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 12 noon and where funeral services will commence at 1 p.m. Father David Knight, eulogist. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donate memorial gifts to Imperial Plaza Manor Care, 1719 Bellevue Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227, Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226, or to St. Philips Episcopal Church, 2900 Hanes Ave., Richmond, Va. 23222. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. |
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Nov 19, 2009 The funeral for Eleanor Waller "Lena" Stockton, 89, of 2809 Chatham Road, Martinsville, who died Nov. 16, 2009, at her home, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at New Fall Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Leon Gravely officiating. Burial will be in the Stockton family cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church for a half-hour before the service Friday and other times at the home. She was born in Martinsville on Nov. 16, 1920, to John Henry Waller and Gracie Perkins Waller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Stockton Sr. She retired from Standard Garments, and she was a member of New Fall Creek Primitive Baptist Church, where she was church mother. Surviving are three daughters, Carolyn Stockton, Teresa Yarbrough and Cynthia Stockton, all of Richmond; three sons, William Stockton Jr., David Stockton and Benjamin Stockton, all of Martinsville; four sisters, Margaret Hairston of Cascade, Mertha Hairston and Gracie Devens, both of Martinsville, and Malois Philpott of Martinsville, N.Y.; a brother, Benjamin Perkins of Martinsville; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Hines Funeral Services in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
BERRY, Elizabeth H., 92, of Richmond, widow of W. Malcolm Berry, died November 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jean P. Harris; and two sons, David R. Hill and Michael H. Hill. Born in Beverly, W.Va., on October 21, 1917, she was the daughter of George E. and Janey Chenoweth Harris. She is survived by her sister, Nancy H. FitzSimmonds of Manassas; her son, Ronald G. Hill and his wife, Peggy; daughter-in-law, Ellen Hill Wakefield; four grandsons, George E. Hill and his wife Colleen; Paul D. Hill and his wife, Amber, John M. Hill and Brett R. Hill; three great-grandsons, Brad Reid, Zachary Hill and Jackson Hill; one niece and four nephews. Mrs. Berry attended Greenbrier College and graduated with high honors from VCU. She was a second grade teacher in Henrico County. After her retirement from teaching, she volunteered at Elizabeth Adam Crump Manor for 22 years, drove for Meals on Wheels, read current events for the blind; and mentored students one-on-one as part of an adult literacy program. A talented musician, she sang and played piano for sing-a-longs at area nursing homes and churches and at Imperial Plaza, where she lived for a number of years before moving to the Laurels of Bon Air. Mrs. Berry was a longtime member of Overbrook Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir and played handbells. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 21 at 1 p.m. at the church at 2605 Dumbarton Road, Richmond. |
Lillian J. Eure PORTSMOUTH - Lillian Juanita "Nanny" Eure, 90, of Windy Pines Court, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in a Portsmouth hospital. A native of Portsmouth, she was a member of Pinecrest Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, John Edward "Big Daddy" Eure. Survivors include four daughters, Diane L. Lewis and husband Robin D. of Portsmouth, Bonnie R. Holland and husband Allen of Slidell, La., Janet L. Jones and husband B.J. and Carol L. Hughes and husband Danny, all of Portsmouth; a son, Edward Wayne Eure and wife Paula of Yuma, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren. A funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, in Greenlawn Mausoleum Chapel by the Rev. Tom Potter. Burial will follow 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 |
MOATES, F. Vincent. Family and friends will celebrate the life of F. Vincent Moates on November 21, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Mary Mother of the Church Abbey at 12829 River Rd. All are invited to attend the reception following the service. |
He leaves behind his beautiful wife, Heidi, of 34 years; daughters, Melanie and Jasmine; and grandchildren, Michael, Tyler, Alex, Christopher, Daniel, and Atiana., Viewing will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, at Carter Funeral Home. Memorial service will be held at 10 am. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at the Fort Eustis Memorial Chapel. Interment, with Full Military Honors, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk., We will miss our good father, daddy and opa., Guestbook available at |
Deacon Fenton L. Bland Sr., of 1103 E. Booker Circle, Petersburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time. |
s 11 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, in Green Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
She is predeceased by her parents, Ethel and Rupert Allen of Greenville, N.C., She is survived by her husband, Alexander J. McPherson; her children, William P. McLean and his wife, Jennifer McLean of Berryville, Va., Richard Allen McLean and wife, Holly McLean of Williamsburg, Va., Suzanne Elizabeth Wood of Mathews, Va., Mary Kay Edgar and husband, Ed Edgar of Chesapeake, Va., Dana McPherson Kohlhorst and husband, Daryle Kolhorst of Gloucester, Va., Mark Alexander McPherson and his wife, Stephanie McPherson; her 14 grandchildren, David, Kathryn, Erin, Benjamin, Kasey, Alex, Hunter, Elizabeth, Parker, Fox, Madison, Pete, Michael, and Isabelle; as well as her sisters, Nancy A. Smith and Joanne A. Granitz; countless friends and extended family that she loved and accepted into her life with open arms., Fran's life was full of fun shared on the beach and at card tables with anyone who would play. Special thanks from the family goes out to her loyal friends, Nell Goldstein, Judy Doyle, and Vivian Combs who helped with doctor visits to the cancer center at UNC Chapel Hill and to the staff at UNC Cancer Hospital, especially Dr. Mark Socinski and Tammy Allred., A memorial service will be held at the United Methodist Church of Williamsburg, Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m., In lieu of flowers Fran and family would greatly appreciate donations be made to |
HAMPTON - Frank G. Bell Sr., Lt. Col USAF (Ret), 83, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009., He is survived by his son, James E. (Elizabeth) of Savannah, Ga.; daughter, Laura P. Bell of Hampton; son, John H. of Danville, Va.; and daughter, Nancy Thomas (John) of Hampton; four grandchildren, James, Patricia, Justin and Travis., The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at the Veterans Affairs Palative Care Center for their care and support. |
MOLLEN, Freda Peters, of Virginia Beach, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2009, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness. Born in Richmond, she was predeceased by the love of her life, Bernard Allen Mollen; her parents, Ida Copland Peters and Robert Simon Peters; a sister, Ruth Peters Jacobson; and a brother, Herbert Aaron Peters. She is survived by her daughter, Dianne Barbara Lapkin; her son, Steven Brian Lapkin and his wife, Melanie; sister, Bernice Peters Jacobs; and grandson, Herbert Peters Lapkin; and several special friends who will mourn as family. Freda was always known for her classic appearance and flawless sense of style. She opened an elegant ladies bouquet named -freda--, which operated for over 35 years. Funeral services will be graveside today at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children's Hospital of Richmond. Online condolences may be made to hdoliver.com. |
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CHESAPEAKE - Gail R. Hamachek passed away Nov. 15, 2009. Services are private. Condolences may be made to the family at |
will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Homes, Martinsville Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
ATHY, George, 78, of Richmond, Va., departed this life Wednesday, November, 18, 2009. Remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
Gerald was born in the Greensprings area of James City County, where he was a lifelong resident., He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lucille Hazelwood Otey; a son, Gerald J. Otey, Jr., and his wife, Gail; a granddaughter Aimee Otey Potash, and her husband, Chris; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Sidney Otey and his wife, Nellie; and many nieces and nephews., Early in life, Gerald worked 17 years as a Game Warden for the state of Virginia. He then moved into real estate, first as an agent and then as a developer, and was responsible for developing the last three sections of Chickahominy Haven in Lanexa, Va. As a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Lanexa, Gerald served as a Sunday School teacher, Deacon and on the Board of Trustees. Gerald was also a member of Chickahominy Lodge #286., The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, at Liberty Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, Va., In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Building Fund, Liberty Baptist Church, 15810 Liberty Church Rd., Lanexa, Va. 23089, or to the James City-Bruton Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, 3135 Forge Road, Toano, Va. 23168, Tributes may be posted at |
followed by a celebration of her life will be held 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Mountain View Christian Church, New Castle, Va., with Raymond Christian officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Craig County Cancer Support Group, P.O. Box 38, New Castle, VA. 24127. Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be Saturday, Nov. 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the Freedom Funeral Services Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
She was born in Hendersonville, N.C. on June 29, 1920. At the time of her death, she resided at the Lutheran Home in Salisbury, N.C., but, since 1943, had been a Hampton resident, where she was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. She had also attended St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Yorktown. Gladys was a very sweet and wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother, who always loved spending time with children and cooking. She will be sadly missed by many., Preceded in death by her parents, Robert F. Levi and Louise Queen; and her loving husband of 51 years, John L. Pace., Gladys is survived by her two sons, Richard Pace and wife, Jewel of Hendersonville, N.C., and Donald Levi and wife, Sharon of Hampton; and five daughters, Judy Hodgins and husband, Wayne of Cleveland, Ohio, Vivian Smith and husband, Ernie of Yorktown, Va., Brenda DiSano and husband, Larry of Spring, Texas, Joyce Lamm and husband, Fred of Hampton, Va., and Janice Keller and husband, Joey of Salisbury, N.C., Gladys, known to many as "Granny," was a grandmother to 14, Kimberly Jewel, Ernest Smith Jr., Eric Smith, Rebecca DiSano, Johnathan DiSano, Keila DiSano, Loretta Metts, Denise Newman, Wayne Keller, Chris Pace, Robin Bloxom, Tracy Bloxom, David Levi and Jeff Levi. She was a great-grandmother to 17; and a great great-grandmother to three. She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and a host of friends., A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home Chapel, by the Rev. Lawrence Biermann. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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in the lobby of the funeral home. Donations may be made to the . You may express condolences to the Grimstead family by visiting www., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, in the Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
from 9 to 10 a.m. The family would like to express our sincere thanks to Dr. David Chang and the staff of Virginia Oncology and the Veteran's Hospital Palliative Care staff for all their care and loving support they provided., Make a memorial contribution |
Marilyn Noper Harding, 86, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
JOHNSON, Harmon Franklin Sr., 79, of New Kent, Va., departed this life on November 14, 2009. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Ethel P. Johnson; daughter, Honoria Jackson (Allen); son, Harmon F. Johnson Jr. (Tammy); seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Thursday, November 19 from 12 noon to 8 p.m., and where family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2009 at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 5500 Adkins Road, Providence Forge, Va. Rev. F. Wayne Henley officiating. Interment Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. |
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at 1 p.m. in Bethel Baptist Church in York County. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Gardens, Hampton, Va. There will be a reception for the family at the church following the burial. Memorial donations may be made to the |
Deborah Jean Harris CHESAPEAKE - Deborah Jean Harris, 53, of the 1700 block of Parrish St., passed away Nov. 11, 2009, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Peter D. Harris; two daughters, Sha'Toya M. Davis-Knight (Johnny), Norfolk, and Saharah Cutler (Branden), Chesapeake; two sons, Lance and Terence Latham, both of Chesapeake; her mother, Norma Jean Bernard, Queens, N.Y.; four sisters, six brothers, and seven grandchildren. A funeral will be held Friday at noon in Friendship Baptist Church, 3834 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. Burial site will be Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Viewing will be today from noon to 7 p.m. at Steele-Bullock Funeral Home, 3950 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, VA 23701. Family and friends will assemble at 1212 Corden Ave., Chesapeake, at 11 a.m. for the procession to the church. Send condolences to, Make a memorial contribution |
He was born on Sept. 9, 1913, the youngest of four children born to the late Fleming Allen and Clara Saunders Crump, in New Kent County. He completed his education at New Kent Training School., At an early age, Harry joined Ebenezer Baptist Church, Lanexa, Va. He was a faithful member for more than 85 years. During that time, he served as Superintendent of the Sunday School, Church Clerk, a Trustee and an Usher and a member of the Senior Choir and the Men's Chorus., He loved being surrounded by his family and friends. He was always supportive of his nieces and nephews. He greeted you with a smile that warmed your heart. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends., He was employed by the Chesapeake Corporation (currently, Smurfit Stone), West Point, Va., He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Crump and Louise Taylor; and his brother, Fleming Crump., He leaves to cherish his memories, his nieces, Bertha Taylor Brown and Marie Brown, both of Williamsburg and Janie Harris (James) of Lanexa; his nephews, Willis Taylor, of Lanexa, Leroy Taylor, of Richmond, Roland Crump (Brenda), of Roanoke and George Taylor, of Lanexa; his great-nieces and great-nephews; and many other loving relatives and caring friends., A funeral service will be held noon Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Ebenezer Baptist Church with the Rev. Norman Crowder officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at 1373 Penniman Road by 11 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Crump may be viewed in the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday., In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Harry may be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church, 14410 Rockahock Road, Lanexa, Va., Professional services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, Va., 757-229-3011. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
CRUMP, Harry Leonard, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009. A funeral service will be held 12 noon on Saturday, November 21, 2009, in Ebenezer Baptist Church, with Rev. Norman Crowder officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at 1373 Penniman Road by 11 a.m. on Saturday. Mr. Crump may be viewed in the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Harry may be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church, 14410 Rockahock Road, Lanexa, Virginia. Professional services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, Virginia. 757-229-3011. |
Franklin Heights Baptist Church 3 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
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s 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, Ebenezer ARP Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Hilda L. Vazquez passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at the age of 68. |
Phin Horton PORTSMOUTH - Phin Horton, 77, city manager of Portsmouth, from 1974 to 1975, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at his home in Linville Land Harbor, N.C. Celebrations of Phin's life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Faith Alliance Church, 1309 Umstead Road, Durham, N.C., and at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Aaron Baptist Church, 280 Old Hwy. 181, Montezuma, N.C. Memorials may be made to Aaron Baptist Church, P.O. Box 266, Montezuma, NC 28653., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted by noon Nov. 21 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, VA 23517. Memorial donations may be made to the Southeastern Virginia Food Bank, The or The Salvation Army. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
s 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Goode. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home, 540-586-9167., Make a memorial contribution |
Richard Norman (Rick) Howard, 61, of Bedford, Va., died on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Roanoke on January 29, 1948, a son of Ann Gould Howard, of Roanoke, and the late Edwin Warren Howard. He was a retired machinist for Norfolk and Southern Railway. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen Massie Howard; two daughters, Wendy Baker and husband, Brian, and Denise H. Van Dyke and husband, Bobby; four grandchildren, Lucas, Kaylee, Will and Carter; three brothers, Edwin Howard, John Howard and Christopher Howard; and a sister, Anne Smith. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, November 20, 2009, and Saturday evening, November 21, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burch-Messier Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Bedford Life Saving Crew. Arrangements by BurchMessier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, Va., 540-586-7360., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, at Flora Funeral Chapel, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Iva S. Huffman, 91, of Riner, Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with Military Honors. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to a local VFW. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 20, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
. She was a dedicated member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church as long as her health permitted., Surviving are her three sons and their wives, Aubrey Smith and Phillis, Johnny Smith and Patsy, Barry Smith and Cindy; five grandchildren, Angela Bartku, Gene Smith, Laurie Wright and husband, Steve, Heather Shepardson and husband, T.J., and Jamie Moss and husband, Saxton; six great-grandchildren, Sydney and Sam Wright, Carter and Lena Shepardson, and Caroline and Layla Moss; three loving sisters, Lolene Gusler, Lena Pigg, and Irma Young and husband, Dewey; sister-in-law, Opal Smith Ramsey; and many nieces and nephews., The family would like to thank Joe Sink for his loving care and support. He was a very special friend and they spent many enjoyable times together. Other friends whose support and help were greatly appreciated are Alena Williams, Jean Davis, Eleanor Draper (cousin), Lisa Greer, Lou Lynch, Lillian Frith, Bonnie Beatty, Eleanor Woody and Aaron Young. Thanks to Dr. Jack Bumgardner, Marie Crouch, Tammy Parke, and all the staff at Carilion Family Physicians for the loving care and treatment which they provided. Also, thanks go to the dedicated and caring staff of hospice, especially, Sherrie McPeak and Karen Tosh., Mom will always be remembered for her love of canning and cooking for her friends and family. She was a great organizer for card games, cookouts, and family outings. When she was able, she loved to keep her grandchildren who were so dear to her. During her last year she loved for them to visit and they brought her great joy. Our mom was very fortunate to have been loved and cared for by Beverly and Joe Rutter during the last months of her life., s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, from Flora Funeral Chapel with Dr. Jack Corvin officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Rocky Mount Baptist Church, 85 West Church Street, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Her family will be receiving friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount and other times at the home of Johnny and Patsy Smith, 15 Holly Knoll, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
She was born in New York on May 9, 1911, but resided in Hampton most of her life, raising two children, Mary Ann Eads and Cliff Gentry. The last 13 years were spent in Yorktown, where she resided with her son. She was blessed with six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, many of whom loved her and saw her regularly. She was a gracious lady with a delightful sense of humor and she will be greatly missed. We picture her with her Lord and Savior, where she can again play the piano and knit to her heart's content. |
James served his country with distinction in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a counselor with the government in Washington, D.C., and was also a realtor. He was an active member of the Mathews Lions Club for many years. He enjoyed building birdhouses and his wife would paint them. He was a wonderful husband, father and brother who will be dearly missed, but will remain in our hearts forever., He was preceded in death by parents, John and Alice (Howlett) Knapp; brothers, John W. "Jack" Knapp and Jerry Knapp; and sister, Eileen "Dee" Lape., He is survived by, his loving wife, Carol Cecila Knapp; son, Matthew James Knapp; two daughters, Jacqueline Teter and Marie L. Knapp; three sisters, Alice Falkowski, Kathleen Povich and Lorna Ylisela; and brother, Frank Knapp., Memorial services officiated by the Rev. Christina Perkins, will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Inurnment will be private., Should friends desire, in memory of James, contributions may be sent to Mathews Lions Club, P.O. Box 281, Mathews, VA 23109 or Gloucester Adult Day Break, Bay Aging, P.O. Box 610, Urbanna, VA 23175. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
BRANDON, James Fletcher III, of Richmond, born February 13, 1942, passed away unexpectedly November 18 , 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, James F. Brandon Jr. and Kathleen H. Brandon. His pride was his family, and he leaves to mourn his beloved wife of almost 45 years, Joan Scearce Brandon. He is survived by three sons, Jeffery H. Brandon and his wife, Dr. Alla Lemer-Brandon, James F. Brandon IV and his wife, Claire N. Brandon, Matthew R. Brandon and his wife, Dr. Mary W. Brandon; and also by one daughter, Dr. Kelly B. McDonald and her husband Malcolm S. McDonald Jr. He was a devoted grandpa to three grandchildren, Alexander and Edan McDonald, and Andrew Brandon. A loving brother, Michael K. Brandon and his wife, Anne M. Brandon; mother-in-law, Dorothy G. Scearce; brother-in-law, Wayne H. Scearce; sister-in-law, Gail S. Schecter; and nieces and nephews also survived him. A lifelong connoisseur of all things Civil War related, and a collector of memorabilia, "Jim", as he was known to friends, attended Manchester High School. After graduation he enrolled in Virginia Tech where he graduated in 1964 with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He married his sweetheart and settled initially in Brevard, North Carolina, where he was employed by Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation as a Systems Engineer. There he served his community as a member of the Jaycees. In 1968 he relocated to Richmond where he spent the majority of his professional career as President of Brandon Silo Corporation. In 1969 he served on the Board of Directors of the National Silo Association. In 1975 he was recognized as an Outstanding Young Man of America. He retired in 1988 and loved playing with his golden retrievers, Ben and Boomer. The family will receive friends Friday, November 20, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's Funeral Home-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where a funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Graveside service will follow at Maury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richmond SPCA or Richmond Animal League. |
A lifelong resident of Hampton, he was a tax preparer for H & R Block for the last six years. Jim was a member of Fox Hill Road Baptist Church. He was an avid gardener and grew a fine vegetable garden every year., He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Doris, who raised him like her own son., Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 22 years, Pam L. Hogge; his daughter, Crystal Hogge of Richmond; his stepson, James Alston and his wife, Mandy of Gloucester; his sister, Debbie Polston of Fla.; two grandchildren, Alex and Gavin Alston; mother-in-law, Frances Hartman; sisters-in-law, Cyndi Hartman and Eunice Morgan; and brother-in-law, Bruce Hartman., A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Fox Hill Road Baptist Church at 2 p.m., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
James Pryor Daniel (J.P.), 84, of Hopewell, Va., passed away after a brief illness on Nov. 17, 2009, in John Randolph Medical Center., He was the son of Morris and Jeannetta Daniel of Alberta. Jim retired after 20 years service with Arlington County Service Department, where he lived. He also lived in Florida for many years before moving to Hopewell to be near his family. He also served in the military., He is survived by a brother, Morris Franklin Daniel of Hopewell; three sisters, Ernestine D. Loving of McLean, Va., Nora D. Adams (Charles) of Cheshire, Conn., and Norma Hamilton Nicholson (Paul) of Hopewell; five nephews; and four nieces; and numerous friends and relatives., Graveside funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at Rocky Run United Methodist in Brunswick County. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your favorite charity or to Rocky Run UMC, c/o Barbara Green, 4549 Brunswick Drive, Alberta, VA 23821. Family being served by Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, Va. |
LACY, Jane Robinson, 81, of Richmond, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009. A graduate of Oceana High School in Virginia Beach and Mary Washington College in Virginia, Mrs. Lacy moved to Bryn Mawr, Pa. in 1970 for 11 years, returning to Richmond in 1981 until the present. She had two sons, Bryan Keith Lacy of Richmond and D. Cameron Lacy III of Wayne, Pa. Bryan is a practicing lawyer in Virginia and Cam (Cameron) is an architect. Mrs. Lacy was a lifelong member and volunteer at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on Grove Avenue, where she shared her exceptional gift of providing comfort, caring and faith to those in need. Her friendships and her sons were her life. A service will be held Monday, November 23, 2009 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Va. at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to The National Parkinson Foundation. |
WEHRY, Janice Cobb, 67, of Mechanicsville, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 49 years, Rodney Wehry, who passed away on August 17, 2009. She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Fritter and husband John, Tricia Eichenlaub and husband, Matt; three grandsons, Tommy Bosher, Rodney Bosher and Brady Eichenlaub; her first grand-daughter due in January; three sisters, Hazel Holtzman and husband, Bernard, Marie Holtzmann and husband, William, Josephine Edwards and husband, Franklin; three brothers, Burton Cobb and wife, Karen, Mahlon Cobb and wife, Wilma, Stanley Cobb and wife Ann; sister-in-law, Betty Sharp and husband, Garland; many nieces and nephews; and her two miniature dachshunds, Mindy and Bean. Janice was a former employee of Signet Bank (Airport Branch) and Dr. Kahn's office in Highland Springs. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave, Richmond, Va., Services will be held 12 noon Friday at Corinth United Methodist Church, 23 West Williamsburg Rd Sandston, Va. 23150. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either: Hospice Community Care of Richmond, 10128 W. Broad St., Suite J, Glen Allen, Va. 23060, Attn: Tricia Martin; or to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, N.C. 27710 Attn: Ellen Steinback. A Special thanks to Hospice Community Care of Richmond, her nurses Judy, Rhonda and her care giver Cheryl. |
Jayne will always be remembered for her friendship and the relationships she maintained across decades and vast geographic distance. She was always there to help a friend and when she caught up with one after a long absence, it was as though they had spoken just the day before. Jayne had a passion for travel and her home is a gallery of the many places she has been. She loved the shore, frequently returning to the beaches she loved even after her health had started to decline., When she was not influencing the lives of friends and family, she enriched and encouraged the students she taught at Westfield Senior High in Westfield, N.J., Peninsula Catholic High and Gloucester High School. A day did not go by that Jayne would not go the extra mile to quench the thirst for learning, help with college admissions or counsel a student to sort out their path in this life. She treasured their visits after graduation and the chance meetings when she learned of, and celebrated in, their success., A service to celebrate Jayne's life will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Weymouth Funeral Home, 12746 Nettles Dr., Newport News, VA. Afterwards the family will receive friends. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
HAMPTON - Jermaine Ezell Lee, 10, son of Katrina Lee and Ezell Moore, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009., The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the funeral home., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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CODY, Jessie Rene, of Richmond, died November 6, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
HEYSER, Joan McCullough, 77, died at home on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Born and raised in Carlisle, Pa., Joan attended Grove City College and graduated as a registered nurse from Germantown Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia. After her marriage to John O. Heyser Jr., the couple moved frequently due to his employment with Reynolds Metals Company. They raised their family while living in Wilmington, Del. and moved to Richmond in 1971. In addition to her beloved husband of 55 years, Joan is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann Heyser Wright; and son, John Ray Heyser, both of Richmond; Survivors also include granddaughters, Lauren and Emily Wright, who fondly called her Mea; several cousins and many, many friends. Joan displayed a passionate zest for life and was a loving and supportive mother and wife. She was ever mischievous, enjoying telling jokes to her friends and sometimes playing jokes on her friends. She used her nursing experience for years to help many of her friends and neighbors with their medical care, ever willing to administer shots or dispense sage advice. Joan actually had sage advice for most areas of your life! Handy and creative around the house, Joan was a fabulous cook and loved to play Bridge. She had a special fondness for her family's cottage at Big Pond in Shippensburg, Pa., which she visited on weekends and in the summer for 75 years. In celebration of her life, the family will receive friends for visitation between 2 and 4 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, New York 10018. To place online condolences and shared memories, please go to: memorialwebsites.legacy. com/joanheyser. |
will be held on Friday, November 20, 2009. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Peculiar People, P.O. Box 2664, Greenboro, N.C. 27402., Make a memorial contribution |
Lillian B. Jones, 95, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Captain Joseph Martin Popp, (U.S. Naval Reserve, Ret.), 74, of Virginia, Beach died Nov. 15, 2009., A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at The Catholic Church of the Ascension. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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Nov 19, 2009 Juanita Z. Wray, 76, of Patrick Springs, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at home. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
JONES, Judith Willet, 68, of Amelia, Va., left this world for a new beginning on November 13, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Johnnie Prince Jones; her five children, Scott, Lyn, Missey, Molly, Mary; her siblings, Susan and Vernon; and a host of grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on November 19, at Hope Chapel at 7 p.m. For more information, please call 804-245-1369. |
Kathleen Fraley Neal BRISTOL, Tenn. Kathleen Fraley Neal, age 89, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the Cambridge House. She was born in Beckley, W.Va., a daughter of the late James and Lillian Lyons Fraley. She was a resident of the Bristol area most of her life and was self- employed in the cleaning business. She was a member of State Street Church of Christ. Survivors include: daughters, Janey Peters, Debra Taylor and husband Bobby; sons, Ernest Fraley and wife Barbara, Ronnie Neal and wife Amy and Johnny Lee Neal; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the Glenwood Cemetery, with Pastor Dan Bailey officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Online condolences may be registered at, Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Carol Ann Kidd, 66, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009. Her family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. at Twiford's Colonial Chapel, 929 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 27985, Raleigh, NC 27611, or to the Animal Lover Assistance League, P.O. Box 266, Currituck, NC 27929. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Klep family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at noon on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Steve Dollar officiating. The interment will follow in Peters Creek Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
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Mary Edith M. Lawrence SUFFOLK - Mary Edith Mason Lawrence, 73, of the 1400 block of Sierra Drive, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was a native of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, and the daughter of the late Arthur L. Mason Sr. and Ella Joe Perkerson Turner. She was also predeceased by her husband, Claude L. Lawrence Jr. She attended Isle of Wight Training School and retired as a domestic worker. She was a member of Greater Sweet Beulah Apostolic Church (P.A. of W. Inc.) where she was a member of the Lottie Jordan Missionary Circle, Mothers Board, past president of the Missionary Choir, pastor's aide, and the Virginia State Council Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Inc. and Deaconess Board. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Wanda Stallings, Claudette Mason (William), both of Suffolk, Linda Holland (the Rev. Alexander) of Portsmouth; a foster daughter, Annie Stallings (Melvin) of Suffolk; three sons, Reginald (Donnie) Lawrence, Gregory A. Lawrence, both of Suffolk and Ronald V. Lawrence (Peggie) of Stockbridge, Ga.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; stepmother, Ella Mae Johnson Mason of Smithfield; one brother, Arthur L. Mason Jr. (Mary) of Suffolk; two stepbrothers, Curtis Johnson of Newport News and Micky Earl Johnson of Smithfield; two sisters-in-law, Cora Rious of Washington, D.C., and Margaret Price of Melbourne, Fla.; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 21, at Metropolitan Baptist Church officiated by Bishop Madison G. Copeland. The body will be in church at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Holly Lawn Cemetery. The family will assemble at the residence for procession to the church at 11 a.m. Visitation with the family will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Greater Sweet Beulah Apostolic Church. Crocker Funeral Home Inc. is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
DAVIS, Lelia "Sissy," 87, of Goochland, Va., was called into eternal rest by her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 13, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, James O. Davis; her daughter, Lillian "Marion" Davis; and grandson, Terry D. Holmes; five sisters, and two brothers. Sissy leaves to cherish her fond memories, devoted daughter, Sallie Trent (Russell); two sons, Jacob Davis (Bernadine) and Richard Davis (Nancy) both of Richmond, Va.; two sisters, Virginia Watson of Goochland, Va., and Sally Smith of Hampton, Va.; 15 devoted grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 20, 2009, 1 p.m. at Chief Cornerstone Baptist Church. Rev. Adlai Allen officiating. Interment church cemetery. |
Leonard Lewis Pittman, died on Nov. 12, 2009., He was the son of the late Rosa and Grim Pittman Sr. Leonard loved to work on cars and was true Lotto player. His favorite martial arts performer was Bruce Lee. Leonard was a people person and was formerly employed in furniture sales. He attended Huntington High School and was a former member of United House of Prayer For All People., He is survived by one daughter, Shanelle Spencer; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Crawley, Rosetta McDaniel; three brothers, James Pittman, Grim Pittman, John Pittman; a brother-in-law, Leon Crawley; and a sister-in-law, Delois Pittman., Viewing will be held on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, from noon to 6 p.m. at M. E. Fisher Funeral Home, 2117 Madison Ave., Newport News, Va. A Homegoing service will be conducted on Nov. 21, 2009, at 1 p.m. at M.E. Fisher Chapel. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, in the funeral home's chapel. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. The Rev. Roger Counts will officiate. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Light family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
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Linda recently retired from York County School Division where she had been working as a school bus assistant for special needs children. She loved her job and the students, and she made many friends along the way., She was preceded in death by her parents, George Benjamin Robbs and Jeannie Marie Ponchane Robbs and her late husband, Danny Walters, and is survived, her children, Annette Williams Holcomb and her husband, Kenneth, a son, Brian Lee Williams, daughter, Stephanie McAllister and her husband, James, son, Scott Mitchell; a brother, Mitchell Robbs of Washington State; and her former husband, Terry Mitchell; and grandchildren, Brady Thompson, Kenneth B. Holcomb Jr., Travis J. Holcomb, Emily Mitchell McAllister, Alyssa McAllister, Matthew Mitchell, and Cypres Ann Williams; one great-granddaughter, Cameron Thompson., Recognition goes to her extended family of friends associated with Yorktown Fleet Reserve Branch #172. She enjoyed every minute dancing, laughing, and living life to its fullest. |
Helen L. Lockett, 87, of New Castle, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald A. Lockett; parents, Met and Bertha Lee; and granddaughter, Christina M. Smith. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Fowler and husband, Joe; four grandsons; and many great-grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory are two special nieces, Reba Vernon and Patsy Thomas; special great-nephew, Tim Vernon, who comforted her with prayer; many other family and friends; and special friend, Festus. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home with the Reverend Wes Conner officiating. Interment will follow at Crowder Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Ms. Seay was preceded in death by her husband, Harry deRuiz Seay; her parents, Rolla and Effie Latham; sisters, Dorothy Latham, Ethel Bauer, and Thelma Jenkins; and a brother, Charles Latham., She is survived by daughters, Sandra Ray, husband, Victor, Hampton, Anita Moseley, husband, Luke, Yorktown, Beverly Jones, husband, Merwin, Fairfax, Va., Margaret Ramos, husband, Rudolfo, College Park, Md.; and a son, Barry Seay, wife, Alease, Hampton, Va.; grandchildren, Mark and Todd Ray, Christopher Seay, Meredith, Robin and Brett Jones, Louis, Michael, Maria, Carlos, Rudy, and Josephine Ramos, and Holly Ensio, Christopher and Phillip Moseley; 14 great-grandchildren, the youngest girl her namesake. She will be missed by pets, Katie, Chloe, and Buffi, who loved to lay on her shoes., Viewing will be on Nov. 19, 2009, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S Armistead Ave., Hampton. Services will be conducted on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home Chapel followed by interment in Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton site. |
HUTCHINS, Lottie Loftis, widow of Carl W. "Piggy" Hutchins, died November 15, 2009. She is survived by her daughters, Vicki Hutchins Wade and her husband, George, and Toni Hutchins McCracken and her husband, Chris; four grandchildren, Brennan Carl Turner "Brent," James Christopher McCracken Jr., John Roberts McCracken "Jack," and Anne Scott McCracken "Scotty"; and her sister, Edith Loftis Burton; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Obediah and Allie Arrington Loftis; brothers, Ollie, Howard, William, Francis, Doug and John; sisters, Modell Garnett, Inez Green and Mable Morningstar. A loving wife and mother, Mrs. Hutchins was a volunteer at St. Mary's and Henrico Doctors' Hospitals, a member of the Eastern Star and a member of Ridge Baptist Church. Her remains rest at the Bliley's - Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the First Baptist Church. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. |
Mr. Louis Smith Jr., of 1729 Stewart Ave., Petersburg, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
Ms. Louise Baugh, 95, daughter of the late Robert and Louise Jones Baugh of Church Road, Chesterfield County, Va., the fourth of 12 children born July 19, 1914, the last of 12 to be transcending with her Heavenly Father., Louise was educated in Chesterfield Public School System. Louise united with the Union Grove Baptist Church at an early age when she went to New York to live as a young adult. She united with Abyssinia Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Adane Clayton-Powell, now under the leadership of the Rev. Calvin Butts, where she attended until she came back to Virginia with declining health., Louise was employed at the Harlem Hospital for many years as a dietary aide. She always said, "I'm A Cleaner, Not A Cook.", Louise was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, William "Mel" Baugh, Daniel "Dee-Dee" Baugh, Clifton "Cliff" Baugh, Albert Baugh, Catherine Baugh Adams, Hattie Virginia Baugh Hicks, Claiborne "Jimmy" Baugh, Cora Ann Baugh, Anna Reese Baugh Crump and Robert "Buck" Marshall Baugh and the oldest of them all, the baby, Kenneth "Kenny" Nathaniel Baugh, she was the last of the 12 to reach the astonishing age of 95., Louise transcended late Monday night to be with her Heavenly Father Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at her residence where she resided with her very special niece, Ms. Joan Baugh Goode., Now she's resting with Lord, she leaves to cherish her memories, five nieces, Joan Baugh-Goode (devoted), Brenda Baugh Bradley, Freda Diane Baugh, Pamela Baugh-Hairston and Uthai Hicks-Harris; one nephew, Royce Baugh Sr.; seven great-nieces; 10 great-nephews; 17 great-great-nieces; 12 great-great-nephews; one goddaughter, Gladys McLean; four cousins, Hattie Baugh Graves (Samuel), Irma Baugh Mason (Beverly) and Will Jones (Ann) and James Baugh (Virginia); three special devoted friends, the Rev. Carolyn Jones, Mr. Jessie Anderson and Susie Wiggins; a host of other relatives and friends., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Union Grove Baptist Church, 19111 Church Road, Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Joe Reeves, pastor, and the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Hicks, officiating. Interment to follow at Goode Family Cemetery, Chesterfield., The family will receive friends at the residence and may be contacted at (804) 526-4935., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Baugh online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
BOOKER, Louise Mozelle, 99, of Manquin, Va., departed this life on November 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Walter Hayes and Samuel L. Booker; granddaughter, Pamela Belle. She leaves to cherish her loving memory three daughters, Thelma Belle, Addie Morrow and Louise Hayes; six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild, a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Friday, November 20, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009 in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Keith Lewis, eulogist, and Rev. Michael Ferguson officiating. Interment Rock Spring Baptist Church Cemetery, in Manquin, Va. |
WARD, Louise Carter, 90, of White Stone, died November 17, 2009. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Ann Carter and Stewart A. Revere of White Stone; two granddaughters, Melissa R. Baldwin of Gloucester and Melinda R. Varner and husband, Travis, of Richmond; four great-grandchildren, Stewart Baldwin, Caroline Baldwin, Camille Varner and Colin Varner. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, November 20, at White Stone Baptist Church, White Stone. Interment will be in Corrottoman Baptist Cemetery, Ottoman. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 19, at the Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock. Memorials may be made to White Stone Baptist Church Memorial or New Fellowship Hall Fund, P.O. Box 45, White Stone, Va. 22578. |
JONES, Mae Ellen, of Richmond, entered eternal life November 17, 2009. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the: |
Frances H. Malone, 81, of Shawsville, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
at 6 p.m. at the Tidewater Drive Chapel and conducted by the Very Rev. Constantine Rogakos. The funeral will be held Friday, Nov. 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the Annunication Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Granby Street and conducted by the Very Rev. Ambrose Bitziades. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-, Make a memorial contribution |
. His most recent position was timekeeper for Virginia International Terminals which he held for many years. Kevin was a very unique man; he was loved and respected by just about everyone. He had many accomplishments throughout his life, but the love of his family was to him the most important of them all. Kevin had a deep faith and loved the Lord. He was a member of J.C.'s fellowship which is a outreach ministry for bikers. He reached out to those who needed the Lord, many of whom had never been ministered to. His Lord and his brothers and sisters in the Lord were very dear to his heart. Kevin was a very deeply devoted father, brother and grandfather. Kevin was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Marcotte and his sister, Barbara Marcotte. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart, Regina Marie Marcotte, whom he was married to for 33 years; his four children, Ashley Newton of Norfolk, Michelle Kepley of Virginia Beach, Coral Marcotte of Virginia Beach and Eric Evan Marcotte of Norfolk; his three precious grandchildren, Autumn Demaio, Kevin Newton and Eric Marcotte Jr., all of Norfolk; his four brothers, Maurice Marcotte and Jim Marcotte, both of Redondo Beach, Calif., Jack Marcotte of Beaver Creek, Ohio, and Richard Marcotte of Norfolk ; his two sisters, Dr. Maurine Gatto of Sea Cliff, Long Island, and Debrah Hensley of Norfolk; and his mother-in-law, Dorothy Lucas Clodfelter of Virginia Beach. A funeral will be conducted Friday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. A celebration of Kevin's life will follow the burial. Food and beverages will be served in the Chesapeake Room at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel located on Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The family would like to give special thanks to his home nurse, Julie, for all of her care and dedication over the past two years and his family physician, Dr. Steven Hartline, for his diligence and outstanding care and compassion throughout the years., Make a memorial contribution |
PETERSON, Marian E., 81, of Richmond, Va., went Home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2009. She was born to Florence and Matthew Peterson in Richmond, Va. on December 4, 1927. She joined Second Baptist Church under Reverend Hill when she was a teenager. Marian graduated from Armstrong High School in 1945. She was employed by William Byrd Hotel until its closing. She later was employed by Best Western until retiring. She is survived by a devoted sister, Marie Britt; devoted brother-in-law, Henry E. Britt Jr.; a niece, Donna M. Blackwell; a great-niece, Crucita M. Berrios; and a host of cousins and relatives. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B Street, Ashland, Va. No public viewing. Memorial/ graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday, November 20 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Glen Allen, Va. Pastor Diane Mosby officiating. Online condolences may be made at fedabneyfuneralhome.com. |
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She was born in Atlantic City, N.J., to parents, Dr. George Fairchild Starr and Edna Schurch Starr. She graduated from college with an Associates Degree in business and taught dance where she met her husband, Richard Porter Johnson, who she married in Baltimore, Md., in 1947. Mrs. Johnson was a successful real estate broker both in North Carolina and Virginia before retiring. During retirement she remained very active in community service. She was currently president of the Yorktown Woman's Club and was serving as an usher for the Ferguson Center for the Arts. Mrs. Johnson was also involved with the York County Volunteers Association, was an avid gardener, and loved playing golf and being outdoors in nature. Many hours were spent watching the egrets from her beautiful home on Chisman Creek. Her passion was creating beautiful pieces of art and pottery for her family, friends and clients. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and special friend to so many. She and her husband celebrated their 60th anniversary together in 2007., She was predeceased by her husband, Richard P. Johnson; and her brothers, Alan G. Starr and Erik S. Starr., Survivors include her four sons, Douglas W. Johnson and the Rev. Erik S. Johnson both of Charlotte, N.C., Stuart K. Johnson and wife, Sally of Yorktown, Va., and Gregory M. Johnson of Newport News, Va. Also surviving are nine beautiful grandchildren., Friends are encouraged to visit, A memorial service is to be held at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home in Hampton on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Erik Starr Johnson officiating., Memorials can be made to the York County Volunteers Association, 222 Dare Road, Yorktown, VA 23692., Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
at the church's parish hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County Humane Society, P.O. Box 287, Blacksburg, Va. 24063-0287. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
STREBEL, Martin, age 99, of Kilmarnock, Va., and formerly of Salem and Deltaville, died peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2009, just two days shy of his 100th birthday. He was the widower of Mary Zajko Strebel, to whom he was married for over 70 years. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Carole Lee Kuhn, and by three brothers and two sisters. "Marty" is survived by his sons, Bruce Martin Strebel and his wife, Jacqueline, of White Stone and Gary Eugene Strebel and his wife, Jane, of Altavista. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, a sister, Elizabeth Molter of Ashland, and several nieces and nephews. After operating a dairy and beef farm for many years in Boyce, Va., he and his wife settled in Deltaville where they built Norview Marina and were members of Clarksbury United Methodist Church in Hardyville. They later retired to Richfield Retirement Community in Salem, Va. where they were members of Locust Grove United Methodist Church. In his final years he lived in Commonwealth Assisted Living in Kilmarnock. He was a gracious, kind and generous man who will be lovingly missed by his family and friends. The family will receive friends at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda, Va. on Saturday, November 21, beginning at 11 a.m. Immediately following the visitation, funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. Janine Howard officiating. A reception will be held afterward at the home of Bruce and Jacqueline Strebel. Entombment will be at 2 p.m. Monday, November 23 in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, with the Rev. Benjamin Lockhart officiating. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may consider the Kilmarnock Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 333, Kilmarnock, Va. 22482, or a charity of one's choice. |
STROTHER, Martin, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord November 13, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Lee Strother; and his mother, Rosa Lee Williams. He is survived by four sisters, Shirley Watkins, Delorious Saunders, Annie Teresa George and Florence Strother; one aunt, Cecelia Cole (Robert); three brothers, Melvin Strother (Marva), James Tiller (Roslyn) and a devoted brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Betty Strother; one uncle, Tommie Tiller (Judy); and a host of relatives and friends, two devoted, Paulis Johnson and George Macklin. Martin was a graduate of Maggie L. Walker High School, a member of the U.S. Army, pursued graduate studies at Indiana University, and was a 1977 graduate of Virginia Union University, where he was a proud member of Groove Phi Groove, was Adjunct Professor of Voice, and eventually served as the Associate Director of VUU's Preparatory School of Music. In addition, Martin served as the Interim Director of The African-American Heritage Chorale. He was also a devoted member and director of the Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir. Martin made his definitive mark in this world as an accomplished opera singer and performer, who was very passionate about instilling the gift of music in the youth of the City of Richmond, whom he taught. Martin's talent was showcased in such operatic performances as Porgy and Bess, Don Giovanni, Tartuffe, and The Nightingale. Off Broadway performances included Big River and Showboat. Mr. Strother had also performed for former President George Bush at the 1992 Republican Convention and in Philadelphia for a celebration honoring opera singer, Marian Anderson. Martin Strother's joyful, uplifting spirit and musical gift was used to comfort and move audiences locally, nationally, and abroad. Though small in stature, his booming deep voice and boundless charisma will forever be his legacy. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 W. Leigh Street, Richmond, Va 23220. Martin's remains will lie in state one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226, in the name of Martin Strother. |
Blondine Odessa Martin, 67, of Boones Mill, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Mary Alice Browder KINGSPORT, Tenn. Mary Alice Browder, 83, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 17, 2009, at Asbury Center at Baysmont after a brief illness. She was born in Sullivan County where she resided most of her life. Mary Alice retired from the Sullivan County School System in 1992 after over 30 years of service as a math teacher. She taught at Holston High School, Sullivan High School, Dobyns-Bennett, Colonial Heights Junior High, Sullivan Central High School and Sullivan South High School. Mary Alice was active as a coach/sponsor of the Scholars Bowl. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church where she was active in the United Methodist Women's Circle 2 and other church activities. In addition, she volunteered as a long-time cook for Meals on Wheels. Mary Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Browder; son-in-law, Eddie White; and sister, Annie Laurie Dickson. She is survived by her daughter, Martha White of Kingsport; son, Marty Browder and wife Alice of Kingsport; grandchildren, John and Jason White, Charlie, Jack, Susannah, and Sam Browder; great-grandchildren, Haley, Allison, Drew, Riley and Levi; sister, Dorothy "Dot" Hawk of Blountville; one niece, Kitty Hawk Loewen; one nephew, Jim Hawk; several great-nieces; and a great-nephew. `The family will receive friends on Thursday at First Broad Street United Methodist Church from 5 to 7 p.m. `A graveside service officiated by Rev. Jack P. Weikel will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park. `Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. `The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1346, Kingsport, TN 37662; or to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 7268, Kingsport, TN 37664. `The family wishes to express a special thank you to the staffs of Preston Place and Asbury Center at Baysmont for their compassionate care. `Please visit, for online condolences. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the family of Mary Alice Browder. |
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Nov 19, 2009 The funeral for Mary Jane Taylor Green, 90, of 121 Waycross Drive, Fieldale, who died Nov. 17, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at noon Saturday at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Harmon officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens in Martinsville. The family will receive friends at the church for a half-hour before the funeral Saturday and other times at the home in Fieldale. She was born Feb. 21, 1919, in Franklin County to Sam H. Taylor and Lucy Starkey Taylor. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a member of Chestnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she had served as a deaconess, on the usher board and on the kitchen committee. Surviving are her husband, Fulton Green Sr. of the home; a daughter, Mary G. Martin of Fieldale; two sons, Cleveland Green Sr. of Martinsville and Fulton Green Jr. of Fieldale; four sisters, Cora Taylor of Wirtz, Beatrice Harper of Boones Mill, Dosha Bonds of Hardy and Sarah Blount of Mount Vernon, N.Y.; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Hines Funeral Services in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
Marzella Counts Smith Abingdon, Va. A memorial service for Marzella Counts Smith will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, with Rev. John E. Massey Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the time of the service. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
Matthew Dean James Hall BRISTOL, Tenn. Matthew Dean James Hall, age 52, passed away on Nov. 13, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Auburn, Calif., and was a retired painter. Survivors include: sister, Diane Hall; special friend, Carol Flowers. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to help offset funeral expenses. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services. |
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GARRETT, Michael Eugene, 55, of Henrico, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, after a courageous battle that he fought for five years. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Debra Walker Garrett; his daughter, Michelle Diane Garrett; grandson, Jace Michael David Garrett; two devoted friends, Chuck and Mike Akers. Michael was a retired employee of Reynolds Metal Company. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave, Richmond Va., where services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. |
Michael was born on Oct. 9, 1953, in Newport News to the late Marcus Garvey Dillard and Maggie Koonce., He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Guinelle Koonce; son, Micah; three brothers, Leroy Koonce (Annie), Marion Koonce and Anthony Koonce (Paula); three sisters, Peggy Burley (Curtis), Delores Williams (Dennis) and Mildred Gullage (Leonard); and a host of aunts, uncles, family and friends., Viewing will be held Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, from noon to 6 p.m. at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607. Funeral services will be held noon Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at First Baptist Church, 112 Mahan Street, Suffolk, Va. Interment will follow in Carver Cemetery., Condolences may be sent to |
Mildred is survived by her husband, Jesse; her children, Jelane Honeysuckle, Jereon and Jarena Brown; her sisters, Millerson Jackson, Dana McFarland and Olivia Moore; her brothers, John, Orlando, Ira, Warren, Wayne and Henry Dallas; and the grandchildren she loved to spoil, Jousha, Denard, Jurica, Bianca and Ariel., Viewing hours at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, in Hampton, Va., are from 1to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2009. A service celebrating Mildred's life will also be held at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, in Hampton, Va., Friday, Nov. 19, 2009, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow immediately after at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Suffolk, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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Freda Peters Mollen VIRGINIA BEACH - Freda Peters Mollen passed away Nov. 17, 2009, peacefully surrounded by her family after an extended illness. Born in Richmond, she was predeceased by the love of her life, Bernard Allen Mollen; her parents, Ida Copland Peters and Robert Simon Peters; a sister, Ruth Peters Jacobson; and a brother, Herbert Aaron Peters. She is survived by her daughter, Dianne Barbara Lapkin; her son, Steven Brian Lapkin and his wife Melanie; sister, Bernice Peters Jacobs; and grandson, Herbert Peters Lapkin; and several special friends who will mourn as family. Freda was always known for her classic appearance and flawless sense of style. She opened an elegant ladies boutique named -freda--, which operated for more than 35 years. A funeral will be graveside today at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children's Hospital of Richmond. Online condolences may be made to, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. James Millsaps and the Rev. Shawn Dobbins will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
1 p.m. Friday at Trinity Cemetery, Fincastle, Va. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Service, Stuart., Make a memorial contribution |
TUNSTALL, Mr. Moses Lee, of 1432 Minefee St., departed this life November 18, 2009. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later. |
BOWLES, Carrol R. "Randy," age 68, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009. He is survived by numerous family members and lifelong friends. Friends and family are asked to share remembrances at the memorial service to be held Friday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m. The service will take place at Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Road, Richmond, Virginia. |
HARRIS, Nathan Wendell "Fitt," of Richmond, departed this life November 13, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Fannie Harris; four sons from his first union with Hortense Harris, Stuart, Nathan J. (Patricia), Ronald and Larry Harris (Barbara); daughter, Audrey Davis (Willie); a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; devoted nephew, Manson Kevin Brown; two half-sisters, one half-brother, four stepchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held Friday, November 20, 2 p.m. at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Rev. Dr. Victor L. Davis officiating. |
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HALL, Ruth Z., age 82, of Moseley, died November 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett R. Hall; and her sister, Anne Z. Travis. She is survived by her three children, William Everett Hall "Bill" and his wife, Joanne, Joseph Rodger Hall and his wife, Hope, and Anne Hall Cox and her husband, David; 11 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. The family wants to give special thanks to Linda Clark for her loving care. Her remains rest at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 18100 Genito Rd., Moseley, Va. 23120, where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Hermon Building Fund or Mt. Hermon Memorial Association. |
LOWE, Nelson, 41, of Chesterfield, passed away November 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn H. Lowe. He is survived by two sons, Mathew (Nicole) and Nicholas Lowe; father, William Lowe; sister, Billie (David) Jean; brother, Deon (Pat) Lowe; and many other family members. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Dale Memorial Park. |
to the young people of Suffolk and the community. She went from a one-room school to Florence Bowser Elementary School. Adeline lead a most productive life. She was a 75- year member of East End Baptist Church and a member of the Sr. Bible Class No. 2. Adeline was a member of the United Teaching Profession and a co-founder of the LBJ/Roosevelt Ricks Civic League. She was preceded to eternity by her husband, William E. Newsome Sr., and 13 brothers and sisters. She leaves to cherish her memory one son, William E. "Bill" or "Hometown" Newsome Jr., Irene Newsome; one sister-in- law, Berma H. White of Suffolk; godson, Vernon Sanderlyn of Chesapeake; grandson, the Rev. W. Edmund Newsome of Durham, N.C.; granddaughter, Joy Marie Newsome of Richmond, Va.; three devoted friends, Emma Jane Willie, Marsha Williams and Sheila Cooper; caregiver, Lora Walton; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and hundreds of former students. A funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at East End Baptist Church officiated by Dr. Mark Croston. Interment will be at Carver Memorial Cemetery. Crocker Funeral Home Inc. is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Fries Baptist Church. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, in the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
GAINES, Nora A., of Richmond, died November 17, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
WEST POINT - Oliver Cleophus Bray, 84, of West Point, Va., died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. He was born in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. Oliver graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, N.J., with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was a United States Navy veteran. Oliver retired from Chesapeake Corporation after 40 years of service., A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at West Point United Methodist Church, 1020 Main Street, West Point, VA. Burial will follow in Sunny Slope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, VA., Memorials may be made to National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 or West Point United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 610, West Point, VA 23181. |
ANDERSON, Oscar W. "Willie Boy," of Glen Allen, died November 18, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
ARD, Ozell Edward Jr., 75, of Charles City, died November 17, 2009 in MCV Hospital, Richmond. Mr. Ard was a retired clerk from the U.S. Postal System, a retired Sr. Chief Petty Officer with the U.S. Naval Reserve, a member of the Fleet Naval Reserve and a graduate of VCU. He was born in Hopewell, Va. Mr. Ard was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Mason Ard; and his brother, Stephen Clyde Ard. Surviving are three sons, Thomas Edward Ard and wife, Donna, of Chester, William Herbert Ard and wife, Theresa, of Katy, Texas, Robert Conrad Ard of Elkins, W.Va.; his father, Ozell Edward Ard Sr. of Hopewell; 11 grandchildren; four sisters, Ruth A. Alford of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Carolyn A. Williams and husband, Paul, of Arden, N.C., Jean A. Bennett of New Martinsville, W.Va., Norma A. Jessup and husband, Haywood, of Dinwiddie; a brother, Robert Ard of Hopewell; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, November 20, 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com. |
Willard White (Bill) Painter, of Buena Vista, Va., died on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. He was born on March 16, 1919, in Amherst County, Va., the youngest of six children. He was the son of Paul P. and Willie Florence Painter. Preceding his death were four brothers and one sister, Bob, Jack, Ham, and Wallace Painter; and the sister who died as a child. Also preceding his death was his beloved wife, Dorothy Irene Coleman Painter, whom he lost September 14, 2008; and a great-grandchild, Albert Jeffery Linville Jr. Bill was a retired logger. He and his late wife, Dorothy Painter, were a true and living example of what love, sacrifice and charity meant. They lived this life each day, and it is who they were and all were blessed who knew them. Surviving are Bill's five stepchildren, Ernest Potter ,of Buena Vista, Robert Potter, of Laurel, Md., Nancy Coffey, of Buena Vista, Kathy Fix, of Waynesboro, and Rebecca "Becky" Sorrells, of Buena Vista; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren whom he dearly loved as his own. Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Bolling, Grose, and Lotts Chapel with the Elder Butch Sorrells officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Buena Vista. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Charles Edward (Bill) Parker, 84, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sandy and Ruby Parker; wife, Clara Kitts; daughter, Katherine "Kitty" Terry; brothers, Dewey E., Jack L., and Kenneth F. Parker; and sister, Edna C. Bailey. Mr. Parker served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service, first serving as a letter carrier then as a district manager. He served as President of NALC, branch 524 for eight years. He was a member of Melrose Baptist Church and the Grace Sunday School Class. Included among the many loves of his life were fishing, antique cars, and family gatherings. He will long be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and stepfather., Surviving are his wife of 16 years, Carol S. Parker; daughter, Anita (Tina) Gibbs and husband, Michael, of Fincastle; stepdaughter, Tasha Campbell and husband, Rodney, of Roanoke; grandchildren, Caryn T. Connor and husband, Tracy, Lisa Shockley and husband, Bobby, and Christian Michael Gibbs, all of Roanoke; greatgrandchildren, Beverlie and Evan Connor; sisters, Gladys Lester and husband, Ed, of Roanoke, Carolyn Mitchell and husband, Lewis, of Moneta, and Pat Brooks and husband, Dave, of Roanoke; brother, Herman Parker and wife, Donna, of Rocky Mount; lifelong friend, Thomas (Tommy) Assaid, of Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews; and his devoted K-9 companion, Willie., s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Melrose Baptist Church by the Rev. Larry Sprouse, the Rev. Brenda Rowe, and the Rev. Paris Bain. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
Charles Edward (Bill) Parker, 84, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on November 16, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Melrose Baptist Church. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
Parks, George W. - George W. Parks On the evening of Friday, November 13, 2009, at his place of business, our beloved father, George W. Parks was called .... |
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BROWN, Patricia Ann, 60, of Richmond, died November 14, 2009. Surviving are two sons, Ksaan Brown (Carol) and Rashad Brown; one grandson, Stephon Brown; two sisters, Beverly Spivey-Rivers (Reuben) of Fayetteville, N.C., and Sandra Lewis (Andre) of Texas; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She retired from Verizon after 35 years of service. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services will be held 12 noon on Friday, November 20, at Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church, 7204 Bethlehem Road. Dr. Angelo Chatmon officiating. Rev. Jacqueline Lightfoot, eulogist. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
Ms. Pauline G. Johnson, 78, formerly of Hopewell, quietly departed this life on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at 355 Fishkill Ave., Beacon, N.Y., She was preceded in death by her beloved son, James Milton Johnson; five sisters, Annie Tucker, Sarah Moody, Hattie Westmoreland, Mary Wilkins and Sallie Harris; one brother, John Stewart., Pauline leaves to remember her life: her twin brother, Paul J. Stewart Sr. (Pearl) of Hopewell; her grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives; her extended family and devoted friends in Beacon, N.Y., A graveside memorial service will be noon Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Mt. Sinai Community Cemetery, Prince George, where the family and friends will assemble at 11:45 a.m. and the Rev. William H. Roberts Jr. will officiate., Arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. |
Mrs. Pauline Smith, a resident of Lucy Corr Nursing Home, Chesterfield County, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009., A native of Chesterfield County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Emmett Robinson and Eva Hatchett Robinson., Pauline was a retired store clerk. She was a member of Bright Hope Baptist Church of Philadelphia and a former member of Bethesda Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, Va., She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harrison-Smith, and siblings, Burnell, Mildred, Linwood and Marie., Pauline is survived by two sisters, Dorothy B. West and Julia R. McGill, both of Colonial Heights, Va.; one brother, William Austin Jones (Joan) of California; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends., A funeral service will be held noon Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Bethesda Baptist Church, 15800 Woods Edge Road, Colonial Heights, Va.; the Rev. Juanita A.W. Harrison, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Minnis Cemetery, Chesterfield., The family will receive friends at the 14221 Woods Edge Road, Colonial Heights, Va., and may be contacted at (804) 530-8247., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Payne Jr., Allen - Allen Payne, Jr. Allen Payne, Jr. (54) of Manassas Park died Saturday, November 7, 2009 suddenly. Allen dedicated his life to his family, pets .... |
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KEITH, Phyllis Dobson, 70, went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 16, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by William W. Dobson; her mother, Alma Reach Bozzell; and brother, Louie J. Bozzell. She is survived by her husband, P. William Keith; two sons, Thomas J. Dobson and William A. Dobson; three sisters, Mary Alice Vickery, Margaret B. Gentry and Barbara J. Bozzell; four grandchildren, Christopher Crawford, Ashley Dobson, Christianna Dobson and Justin Dobson; as well as a host of relatives and friends. Phyllis recently retired from the Commonwealth of Virginia, where she served in various capacities. She was a member of Skipwith Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 12 p.m. at Skipwith Baptist Church. Family will receive friends at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Skipwith Baptist Church, 1900 Skipwith Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. |
the family will gather at the First United Methodist Church for food and fellowship. ReinsSturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., is serving the Porter family., Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Edmundson retired from the Newport News School System as a teacher after 50 years of service. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, which was number one in her life, then Emara 31 Eastern Star, School and Sunday school teaching., She was preceded in death by her husband, W.A. Edmundson; parents, Madeline Paskins Long and Aurelius Franklin Long; and a sister, Edna Thompson., Survivors include one daughter, Shirley E. Pugh of Williamsburg; two sons, W.D. Edmundson of Newport News and H.E. Edmundson of Poquoson; sisters, Ella Long and Joan Hicks, both of Richmond, and Joyce Gray of Spartanburg, S.C.; and one brother, Billy Long, also of Richmond., Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. with visitation starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Peninsula Funeral Home, Pastor Rusty Beck officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park., Memorial donations may be made to Parkview Baptist Church, 604 Hilton Blvd., Newport News, VA 23605., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lee. Shelton officiating. Interment will follow in the Williams Cemetery. Send online condolences by visiting, . Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at the Rash Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday evening, November 19, 2009, at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
ADAMS, Rev. J. Herman. In 1918, a very excited couple in Hickory, Ky., rejoiced in the birth of their son, James Herman Adams. During his childhood, his parents nurtured him and directed his path. In August of 1932 at Liberty Baptist Church, he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. Several years after graduating from Lowes High School in Kentucky, he married Miss Frances Marian Moss on July 29, 1939. They moved to Chicago, where he entered the Moody Bible Institute. Upon completion of his studies there, he was ordained by his home church, Liberty Baptist, on October 25, 1942. He served four Kentucky Baptist churches before entering Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., to complete his formal training. In 1958, they packed their bags and the family journeyed to Richmond, Va., to pastor Bethany Place Baptist Church for 13½years. Feeling led by God, they moved to Powhatan, Va., where he served as pastor of Red Lane Baptist Church for the next 13½years. They then retired on July 1, 1985 and joined Bethlehem Baptist Church in Richmond. Rev. and Mrs. Adams continued to be active in the ministry by serving on several committees at Bethlehem. He had also served as interim pastor for several churches in the Richmond area, as well as in various capacities for the Middle District Baptist Association and Baptist General Board of Virginia. Throughout their 60 years of ministry, Herman and Frances Adams have received many blessings, three of which are their children, Dr. Donald E. Adams, Mrs. Carol Adams Barkstrom and Mr. Robert Adams. They also had eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Rev. Adams was predeceased by his wife, Frances Adams, in 2006. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. Funeral services will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Adams Scholarship Fund, c/o Red Lane Baptist Church, 2095 Red Lane Rd., Powhatan, Va. 23139, or the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 9600 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, Va. 23236. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
WILLIAMSBURG - Richard Bernard Wallace Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center., He was a faithful member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Barhamsville, and he enjoyed doing the landscaping of the church's grounds. In June of 1990, he retired from Eastern State Hospital, after 27 years of service. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends., He leaves to mourn in his passing but to forever cherish his precious memories, his caring and loving wife of 46 years, Marie L. Wallace; his daughters, Ann Elder (Chris) and Candace Wallace (Angel); his sons, Richard Wallace Jr. (Sandra) and Floyd Wallace; his sisters, Irene Randall (Eddie Lee), Shirlene Clark and Ruby Whitaker; his brothers, Melvin Wallace and Sherman Wallace; his seven grandchildren; his five great-grandchildren; his devoted nephew, the Rev. Morris Randall (Helen); his devoted niece, Barbara Safewright; his two aunts, his three sisters-in-law; his four brothers-in-law; and a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends., A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in New Zion Baptist Church with Dr. Robert A. Whitehead and the Rev. Morris Randall officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at 206 Jolly Pond Road by 11 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Wallace may be viewed in the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. |
He was born in Keller, Va., to the late Richard Davis Sr. and Helen Matthews. He was formerly of Port Norris and Vineland, N.J., until moving back to Virginia with his daughter., He retired from Venice Maid Company in Vineland, N.J., and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Richard attended Shiloh Baptist Church in Port Norris, N.J., until he was no longer able to attend., He was predeceased by Elizabeth Johnson, Ruth Johnson-Archer, Richard Davis III, Martin Johnson, Damione Johnson and 19 siblings., He is survived by spouse, Joyce Davis of Vineland, N.J.; son, Maurice Johnson of Duluth, Ga.; his daughters, Cecelia Johnson of Clifton, N.J., and Zina Ashley (Odell Sr.) of Hampton, Va.; grandchildren, Anice Johnson, Cortnei West, Daniel Haulsey, Maurice Johnson II, all of New Jersey, Shala' (Andre') of Georgia, Odell Ashley Jr., Najee Ashley, both of Hampton, Va.; brother, Gerald Davis of Virginia; sister, Elizabeth Davis of Delaware; five great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews., Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Bethel AME Church, 94 W. Lincoln Street, Hampton VA 23669, with the Reverend Andre P. Jefferson Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News, Va. Family and friends will assemble at 13 Sandy Lake Drive, Hampton, by 10 a.m. Saturday. Viewing will be Friday, Nov. 20, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Saturday., The family would like to thank the staff at the James River Convalescent Center and the Sentara Careplex ICU 3rd and 4th floor for all of their care., Arrangements by Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, 251W. Queen Street, Hampton, VA 23669. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Anthony Rivera Jr., 54, of Rocky Mount, Va., died Monday, November 16, 2009. Visitation on Friday, November 20, 2009, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 125 Tenderfoot Dr., Rocky Mount. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
HAYES - Lt. Colonial Robert "Bob" Preston Phillips, U.S. Air Force (retired), 88, passed away on Nov.11, 2009, Veteran's Day., Bob was born on Nov. 17, 1920, in Newport News and was a 1937 graduate of Newport News High School. He joined the Army Air Corps at the beginning of World War II. He was a member of the 100th Bombardment Wing, flying missions over Berlin. Bob also served during the Korean War, and was honored with the Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service. At the time of his retirement from Pease Air Force Base, Portsmouth, N.H., in 1962, he was the Commander of the 41st Munitions Maintenance Squadron., Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret McClymont Phillips Salway; first wife, Lois; and son, David., He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Theresa Phillips; daughters, Mara Murphy of Mathews, Debra Campbell (K.R.) of Hayes; and son, Eugene Holt Jr. of Florida; grandchildren, Shelly Tomlinson (Jeffrey) of Gloucester, Erik Sutton (Alisha) of Fayetteville, Ark., Sarah Schwartzott (Jason) of Cocoa, Fla., and Kerry and Marie Campbell of Hayes; great-grandchildren, Cole and Jordan Tomlinson, Madison and Maddox Sutton, Jacob, Jamie and Justin Schwartzott., Bob was a kind, gentle, soft spoken man. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, Va., or the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, P.O. Box 385, Gloucester, VA 23061., The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home, Newport News. A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held at 1 p.m., Jan. 22, 2010, at Arlington National Cemetery., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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is Saturday at noon in Antioch Baptist Church. The viewing is from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Riddick Funeral Service with the family receiving friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences can be sent to, s entrusted to Riddick Funeral Services., Make a memorial contribution |
Joseph P. Roche Sr. CHESAPEAKE - Joseph Patrick Roche Sr., 80, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in a Norfolk hospital. A native of Bronx, N.Y., he was a retired electrician at NORSHIPCO. Joseph was an elder at Bible Believers Church, Chesapeake. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 684, a past delegate of Greater Tidewater Central Labor Council, a scoutmaster for more than 30 years for Boy Scout Troop No. 221 and received the George Meany Award for Scouting, a member of Portsmouth Masonic Lodge No. 100, and a captain of Station 9 for the Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Musa Eure Roche; a daughter, Genevieve Kay Sessions and husband William; two sons, Joseph Patrick Roche Jr. and wife Ann and Kenneth Edward Roche and wife Kim; two sisters, Mary Reynolds and Kathleen Fuchs; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, John Roche. The family would like to express their appreciation to his family care physician, Dr. Thomas Meuser and to Dr. Montejo, Brandy Dantonio and their entire nursing staff of Lake Taylor Transitional Hospital for their kind and loving care. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by Pastor David Eidson. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital., Make a memorial contribution |
Ronald E. Norris Jr. BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Ronald E. Norris Jr., 34, passed away on Nov. 17, 2009. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Tetrick Funeral Srvices, 3001 Peoples Sr., Johnson City, TN 37604 (423) 610-7171 |
CUNNINGHAM, Mr. Roosevelt "Junie" Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, entered eternal rest on November 16, 2009. He was a well-known insurance agent and broker for over 50 years. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Laura P. Cunningham; daughter, Sheila C. Price (Winfield); son, Michael Drew Esq. (Viola); five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a brother, John Cunningham Sr.; two devoted nieces, Gwendolyn Hicks and Deborah Kenney; a devoted nephew, Rev. Dr. Vaughan Cunningham; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be conducted at Ebenezer Baptist Church 216 W. Leigh Street on Thursday, November 19, at 11 a.m. Interment Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the 3rd Street Bethel AME Church Building Fund. |
BOYDTON - Rose Marie Beckman, 62, of Boydton, Va., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. |
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SIMPSON, Ruby Susan Bowman, of Glen Allen, Va., went to be with our Lord on Monday, November 16, 2009, with the peace and comfort of her loving family at her bedside. Born on March 28, 1921 in Tompkinsville, Ky., she was the daughter of Albert and Lily Bowman. Graduating from high school in Tompkinsville, she went on to attend college at Bowling Green University. On January 31, 1948, she married H. Robert Simpson in Louisville, Ky. Following Robert's job with Reynolds Aluminum, Ruby Susan lived in St. Louis, Mo., Bermuda, and Bon Air, Va. Upon retirement in 1984, she and Bob moved to Charlottesville, returning to Richmond in 2002. Ruby was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was an avid reader and loved playing Bridge. She was a member of PEO, Chapter Y here in Richmond, serving as president from 1966-1968 and as State Representative to the International PEO Convention in Seattle, Wash. Ruby Susan is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Robert; her two daughters she cherished, Janet Simpson of Manakin-Sabot and Pamela Liipfert (Christian) of Houston, Texas; her two treasured grandchildren, Jocelyn Liipfert (working in Hong Kong) and Todd Liipfert (student at Georgetown University); two sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews who were all very dear to her. She leaves behind many friends and PEO sisters for whom she cared deeply. A funeral service will be conducted at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, Va., at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the PEO Program for Continuing Education Fund, by checks made out to PEO Chapter Y, sent to Susan Ford, Treasurer, 1521 Hilltop Circle, Maidens, Va. 23102. |
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s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Robert Alderman. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
Edna Mayo Seaberry CAMDEN - Edna Mayo Seaberry, 91, of the 300 block of North River Road, died Nov. 15, 2009. She passed away peacefully at her home in Camden. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church for many years while residing in New York. After leaving New York, she became a member of First Baptist Church West Munden in Chesapeake. She then moved to Camden, N.C., and fellowshipped with The Family Worship Center, Weeksville, N.C. She retired from Met Life Insurance Company after working for many years. She was predeceased by her father and mother, Andrew and Gracie Spellman; and husband, James Seaberry. She is survived by four sisters, Colena Barfield of New York, Odessa Williams and Naomi Spellman, both of Camden, and Esther Collins of Chesapeake; four brothers, Leon Spellman of Delaware, Isiah Spellman of Brooklyn, Aldie J. Spellman of Chesapeake and Henry L. Spellman of Waterbury, Conn. A funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at noon in Guiding Light Apostolic Church of Christ, Camden. with Bishop Aldie Spellman and Elder Tony Newsome as eulogist. Viewing will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at the home of the deceased. Burial will be in Spellman Family Cemetery, Camden. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
He was a lifelong resident of Isle of Wight County, Va., and a dedicated member of Chapel Grove United Church of Christ. He retired from Northrop Grumman, Newport News and Dry Dock Company after 37 years of service., He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 60 years, Betsy Briggs Holland; two sons, Sherman Holland III (Iris) of Portsmouth, Va., and William K. Holland (Melba) of Windsor, Va.; two daughters, Rita Cargill-Brown of Newport News, Va., and Beverly Holland Walkup of Suffolk, Va.; three sisters, Laura Mitchell of Philadelphia, Pa., Lucille Hatton of Suffolk, Va., and Sadie Fitchett of Hampton, Va.; three 'adopted' children, Wayne Briggs, Evelyn Artis and Vella Gilliam; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends., A Celebration of Life Service will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Chapel Grove United Church of Christ. The viewing will be held two hours prior to the service at the church., Pretlow and Chapman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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Mr. Sidney "Red" West, 67, of 20406 Ravensbourne Drive, Ettrick, Va., passed was peacefully at his residence on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009., He was the son of Rosalie Butler and James Butler Sr. of Washington, D.C. He graduated from high school in Saluda, S.C., He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca G. West; parents, Rosalie Butler and James Butler Sr.; brother, James Butler Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Carol West., Sidney was a native of Washington, D.C., until moving to Petersburg, Va. He was a member of God's Mission of Faith Church in Ettrick, Va. He was a self-employed truck driver and auto mechanic, and was employed at Auto Zone. Sidney was a member of the Masons., Sidney is survived by two sons, Leonard West Sr. of Franklin, Va., and James West of Alexandria, Va.; seven grandchildren, Lenora Watkins (Sam), Jennifer West, Jerome Curry, Brittnay Weddington (Darion), Leonard West Jr., Gerald West and Darryl West; eight great-grandchildren; and many foster children; aunts, Mary Dandridge of Washington, D..,C and Susie Prince of Cardora, Tenn., and Viola West of Suitland, Md.; a devoted sister-in-law and caregiver, Barbara Jones, whom he resided with; a host of nieces and nephews, among them devoted, Amy Robinson, Anneika Brown, Darcy Colbert, Dominque Colbert, Dawn Thorpe (Michael), Mark Colbert and Bobby Colbert; many great-nieces and great-nephews, among them devoted, Omega Berry, Marquise Colbert, Michael Thorpe Jr. Markel Thorpe, Angelo Crispen Jr. Marcellous Brown and Yazmen Brown; a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and friends, among them a special friend, Shirley Good of Petersburg, Va., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc.,102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Virginia Graham officiating., The family will assemble 10:30 a.m. at the funeral establishment the day of the services and may be contacted at (804) 504-5079., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. West online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Payne was a gentle soul who loved strangers, his family, and the beauty of nature, and who spread sunshine wherever he went. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and were inspired by his example., A lifelong resident of Hampton, Payne was born on Oct. 24, 1914, to the late Simon Payne Parker Sr. and Miriam Turnbull Parker. After graduating from Hampton High School, Payne proudly served in the Army during WWII, both in the U.S. horse cavalry and as an officer's aide in the Philippines. Upon returning from the war, he wooed, won, and finally wed the love of his life, Kathryn (Katy) Ironmonger. They were happily married for almost 50 years and had one daughter, Radha Janis Horton-Parker., Payne completed the Apprentice School in drafting and worked at NACA and NASA during the glory days of space exploration until his retirement. He also served as a member of the Hampton Volunteer Fire Department for more than 50 years., Payne is survived by his daughter, Radha Janis Horton-Parker, his son-in-law, Skip Horton-Parker; his grandson, Matt Horton; his cousin, Arden Lou O'Daniel; his nieces, Rosalind Tirrell, Jaine Gilbert, and Debbie Spellacy; his nephews, Bob Haukom, Gary Haukom, Mike Ironmonger, and Dan Parker; his great-nieces, Rebecca Tirrell, Tracy McPherson, and Cathy Tirrell; his great-nephew, Barry Sprouse Jr.; his great-great niece, Rachel; and his sister-in-law, Ethelyn Ironmonger Haukom., In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his dear wife, Katy; his brother, Lawrence "Tiggie" Parker; his sister-in-law, Constance K. Parker; and his niece Connie Sprouse., Payne was one the oldest and most beloved members of Hampton Central United Methodist Church, which he had attended all of his life. In addition, he was a member of the Wythe Exchange Club, the Hampton Yacht Club, the Langley Officers Club, the former Fort Monroe Officers Club, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Elks; and was a past member of the James River Hunt Club., Payne was recognized by all who knew him for his philanthropy, his undaunted good cheer, his bright smile, and most of all for his constant reminder to everyone that "things are looking up, up, up!" He was also known "as the flower man" for the floral gifts that he gave to total strangers everywhere he went. For these reasons, he was honored in 2007 by being named a "Community Star" on a televised NewsChannel 3 segment., Payne died soon after celebrating his 95th birthday, from complications following cancer surgery., There will be a viewing at R. Hayden Smith funeral home on Friday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and a funeral service at Central United Methodist Church, Hampton on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery. The family will greet visitors at Central United Methodist Church following the graveside service., In lieu of flowers, please give donations in memory of Payne to Hampton Central United Methodist Church., Dear Payne, may you keep on dancing, in heaven as on earth! View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Vincent Guerrea officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery. Friends may call any time on Friday, November 20, 2009, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Friday, November 20 at 1:00 p.m. at Bassett Funeral Service, South Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Andrew St.Clair, 74, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home in Salem, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Stanley David Surber SALTVILLE, Va. Stanley David Surber, age 98, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Surber; and sons, Harry Surber and George Surber. He is survived by sons and daughters, Lois Barrett, Mary Frye, Jean Murrel, Sue Brooks, Betty Woodward, Roby Surber, Billie Robinson, Martha Mitchell, John Surber, James Surber, Cathy Huff, Jeffrey Surber, Deby Trueblood, Walter Surber and Curtis Surber; one brother, J.D. Surber; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great- great and great-great-great- grandchilden; many nieces, nephews and special friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home, with Rev. Tim Surber officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. prior to the service. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Allison Family Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is serving the Surber family. |
Keenie was the oldest son of the late Sterling Sr. and Florence Wynn Edwards. He was preceded in death by his sister, Norma Jane and her husband, Charles Lee Jackson Sr.; his brother, Walter Gray Edwards and sister-in-law, Frances Holmes Edwards., Keenie received his early education from the West Point Colored School and served proudly in the Army where he was deployed to Germany in the World War II and was honorably discharged., He joined Mt. Nebo Baptist Church at an early age and blended his baritone voice with the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Men's Glee Club under the direction of his mother, Mrs. Florence Edwards, and also sang with the Gospel Chorus and the Mass Choir. Under the leadership of the Rev. Steven Banks, he was ordained as a Deacon and served faithfully until his health failed., Sterling worked faithfully for Chesapeake Corporation (Pulp Mill) and retired after 44 years. Not wanting to be idle, he took the job as driver for Sears and before his illness he worked as Courier for the Citizens and Farmers Bank., He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Madeline; one daughter, Hattie Rowe; one granddaughter, Phyllis Gresham (Leon) and one grandson, Kevin Rowe (Jennifer). He also leaves three great-grandchildren, Tatiana Gresham, Darius Rowe and Brittany Shields. He also leaves his baby sister, Frances Jordan (James) of West Point. Keenie was the much loved uncle to Ruth 'Cookie' McNeely (Gerald), Charles 'Peter' L. Jackson Jr. (Gerry), Kenneth 'Mike' Jackson, Loretta Jackson, Diane Murray (Willie), Arlette King (Carroll) and Regena Jones (Franklin); and a host of great-nieces and nephews, cousins and devoted friends. Keenie was loved by all., While there are endless words that could describe his life, all will remember that robust voice, his accomplishments and what he meant to so many-his daily life was his testimony. He will long be remembered as a respected and cherished leader of his family, his church and his community., As a member of the West Point community, Sterling was viewed as gentile and kind to everyone he encountered. He would often travel with his friends to major league baseball games, in Baltimore and Philadelphia, on a whim just to enjoy the spirit of rooting for his favorite teams., He was a very strong man with good Christian character, derived from the values instilled by his Christian life in West Point. He now completes his journey to a better place...to commune with his heavenly family. May God bless him., The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Mount Neo Baptist Church, West Point. Interment in the Union Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery, Cologne. The viewing will be 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at the J.K. Redmond Funeral Home and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
s will be held 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. Janine Howard officiating. A reception will be held afterward at the home of Bruce and Jacqueline Strebel. Entombment will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2009, in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, with the Rev. Benjamin Lockhart officiating. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may consider the Kilmarnock Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 333, Kilmarnock, Va. 22482 or a charity of one's choice., Make a memorial contribution |
Ronnie Lee (Jim) Sutphin, 73, of Willis, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Graveside Service 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at the Sutphin Cemetery. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
celebrating his life will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at noon, in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel. Online condolences may be made to the family at www., Make a memorial contribution |
Sylvia Duncan Golightly FREDERICKSBURG, Va. Sylvia Duncan Golightly, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at Mary Washington Hospital. She was born Feb. 18, 1937, in Meadowview, Va., to Mollie and Gordon Duncan. She worked for many years as a dedicated secretary, bookkeeper and medical transcriptionist. She was a member of the Smyth Chapel United Methodist Church in Meadowview. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Frank L. Golightly; her children, Monecia Helton Taylor and her husband George of Fredericksburg and William L. Helton Jr. and his wife Karen of Pelham, N.C.; grandchildren, Mollie Rixmann and her husband Rob, Sarah Phillips and her husband Matt, Billy Helton, Tommy Naggs, Courtney Scullin and her husband Andrew, Amanda-Hunter Taylor, Montgomery Taylor and Travis Taylor; and four great-grandchildren, Ashley, Hunter, Mackenzie and Aidan. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Owens and her husband George; special nieces, Joan Beauch and her husband Steve and Gail Carver and her husband Donny; as well as many other beloved nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon, VA. Interment will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. The family would like to express a special thanks to her caretaker Irene Scott for her kindness. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700), is serving the family of Mrs. Golightly. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. Cyrus Taylor officiating. The interment will be in Lovely Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, Wirtz, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
celebrating his life will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2228 Princess Anne Road. Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads office, is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
PACE, Thelma Winston, 74, widow of James E. Pace, of Cumberland, died November 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marie Pace. She is survived by three children, Joyce Byrd of Winchester, Donna Foster of Cumberland, Eston Pace of Fredricksburg; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was the charter president of the Powhatan Women's Club. The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rte. 60), Powhatan, and where funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society . |
Mr. Thomas E. Castle, of 2750 Berry St., Hopewell, Va., died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Tommy grew up in Seaford, Va., and later married his high school sweetheart Robin and moved to Dandy where they lived for 24 years and raised three beautiful girls., Tommy was employed at his family business at Ragans Auto in Grafton. He was shop foreman and part business owner. He was a member and past deacon of Seaford Baptist Church. He had many devoted customers and always was willing to help anybody who came along his path. It was not unusual for him to go out of his way, day or night to go to help a stranded friend in fact it was regular practice for him. He treated people with the same courtesy and kindness that he would want for his family., Tommy loved life and all it had to offer. He loved fishing, jet skiing, skiing, and hanging out in Dandy with his buddies who loved nothing more than to talk about their day and cruise around the neighborhood on their golf carts. Yet when the day was done is was his wife's arms he longed for and his hugs from his little girls!, Left to cherish all his memories are his devoted and loving wife of 24 years, Robin Ragans. He leaves behind his three beautiful daughters, Abby (his beloved firstborn), Taylor (his own personal Dallas Cowboy fan), and Laci (his littlest baby girl). He also leaves behind his parents, Dewey and Colleen Ragans of Yorktown; his brothers, Duane Ragans of Yorktown, Milton Ragans and wife, Cathy of Dandy; and loving sister, Barbara Baker and husband, Grady Baker of Gloucester. He leaves behind his mother-in-law, Carol Meador of Newport News; and his brother-in-law, Jeff Meador and wife, Terrie of Yorktown. In addition there is a huge circle of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews that he adored. He especially loved all his nephews who he often spent many hours with boating, jet skiing and trying to capture back his youth! |
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. She was manager of Patrick Henry High School Cafeteria for 19 years and was a past President of the Food Service Association. In her younger years, Sue was active in the Miss Virginia/Miss America pageant while a member of the Roanoke Jaycets. She also enjoyed chaperoning band trips with Patrick Henry High School band when her children participated in the band program there. She treasured the many Sunday dinners with her family at her home., Her family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their wonderful care and compassion, especially the Palliative Care Unit staff., Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Robert "Jack" Thomas; daughter, Susan Thomas King and husband, Paul; daughter, Sara Thomas King and husband, John; son, Robert Scot Thomas and wife, Whitney; sister, Patricia Counts Burnette; and brother, Danny Lee Counts and wife, Renee. Also surviving are six grandchildren whom she dearly loved, Will King, Matthew King, Andrew King, Phillip King, Gracie Thomas and Emma Thomas; nieces, Beth Dillon Smith and Lynsey Counts; and nephews, Michael Dillon, Charles Burnette and David Burnette., will be held 3 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Elmo McLaurin officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the , 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 19, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, at the Valley View Church, Riner, conducted by Elder Raymond Goad and Elder Larry Hollandsworth with interment in the Thompson Cemetery, Floyd County. The family wishes to thank the staff of Montgomery Regional Hospital ICU for the special care and kindness given to the Thompson family. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Valley View Church, c/o Linda Quesenberry, 2915 Riner Road, Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or the of Virginia, 5001 West Broad Street, #217, Richmond, Va. 23230. The Thompson family is in the care of Horne Funeral Service., Make a memorial contribution |
Tiffany was a graduate of Bethel High School and later graduated from NSU. Throughout her illness, she was dedicated to the field of social services. She worked at Dominion Services as a mentor/counselor for adolescent women moving towards adulthood., Tiffany will be missed dearly by her husband, Robert Perez II, of Harlem, N.Y.; two sons, Robert Noah Perez III and Jordan Nicholas Perez; grandmother, Louise Harrison; her mother, Linda Hardy; her father and stepmother, Quintin C. Hardy Sr. and Sheryl Lewis-Hardy; two brothers, Quintin C. Hardy Jr., Derick C. Hardy; her niece, Mariah Hardy; and godsister, Jessica Jones; along with Tiffany's stepbrother and two stepsisters, she is also survived by six aunts, four uncles, more than 85 cousins and a host of dear friends that go back as far as 25 years, who will forever miss her., Tiffany was laid to rest in New York City on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. A memorial service will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Hampton, Va., on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009., In lieu of flowers, donations may me made to the Robert and Jordan Perez Fund c/o Quintin C. Hardy, Ebenezer Baptist Church, 171 Semple Farm Rd., Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Timothy Keith Fleenor Timothy Keith Fleenor, 28, passed away on Mon day, Nov. 16, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bristol Tennessee on Sept. 15, 1981, to Timothy Lynn and Sheri Denise Hawkins Fleenor. He was a 1999 graduate of Virginia High School and attended Virginia Highlands Community College. He loved fishing, hiking, camping, and being outdoors. He loved music of all kinds. He worked as a carpet cleaner for Carpet-Care-O-Van with his grandfather before going to work for Metal Castings. He was a very friendly, outgoing, intelligent person. He loved his twin children and had many special friends, whom he would do anything for. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Timothy Orion; daughters, Nevaeh Rain Lilith and Nolee Grace; the mother of his children, Amanda Gail Wheeler of Bristol Tennessee; sister, Sarah Nicole Fleenor of Bristol Virginia; maternal grandparents, Charles and Bernice Hawkins of Bristol Virginia; paternal grandparents, Jack and Peggy Fleenor of Bluff City, Tenn.; a special niece, Sadie Brianna Goodson of Bristol Virginia; and uncles, Chuck Hawkins of Bristol and Rick and Rosemary Fleenor of Blountville, Tenn. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 Thursday evening, Nov. 19, 2009, at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 8 o'clock with Dr. Austin Cook officiating. The committal service and interment will be held at 11 o'clock Friday morning, Nov. 20, 2009, at Webb-Lady Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:30 to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Timothy Fleenor, Rick Fleenor, Chuck Hawkins, Steve Hall, Josh Patrick and Brian Goodson. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Lowe and Tom Mullins. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting, Mr. Fleenor and his family are in the care of Oakley Cook Funeral Home. |
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Samuel L. Ramsey Jr. ASHBORO, N.C. --Samuel Luther Ramsey, Jr. 77, of Asheboro, N.C., passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, after a long bout with chronic lung disease. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at Spring Hill Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Jack Hamilton, pastor of Fairview Christian Church, and military honors by the American Legion Post #16. A member of Fairview Christian Church, Sam, Sonny, or Junior, as he was known by to his friends, worked for over 40 years as a route salesman for Westover Dairies and later Flav-O-Rich Dairies in Lynchburg. Mr. Ramsey served in the U.S. Navy during Korea. A dedicated father, grandfather and hard worker, he loved his work and his customers and loved fishing and hunting with his boys. Always a kind word for others and a happy smile on his face, he will be missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his son, Samuel Keith Ramsey, and his wife, Vicki; grandson, Samuel Bradford (Brad) Ramsey; and granddaughter, Natalie Christine (Christi) Ramsey, all of Asheboro, N.C. He is also survived by sons, Kelly Ramsey of Lynchburg and Michael Wayne Ramsey and wife, Wanda, of Amelia. Memorials may be made to Fairview Christian Church, 2701 Campbell Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 25401. Tributes may be made online at www.ridgefuneral home.com. |
HENDERSON, Ms. Verline R., of Ettrick, Va., departed this life suddenly on Sunday, November 15, 2009. She was a native of Amelia and the daughter of the late Rev. James and Fannie Henderson. She was a former teacher in the Petersburg Public Schools. She is survived by one son, Anthony Henderson; one sister, three brothers, and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Michael W. Hawkes Funeral Home, Rte. 360 East, Amelia. Remains will rest one hour prior to service Friday, November 20, 2009 at Second Antioch Baptist Church, Powhatan, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Interment church cemetery. |
Ms. Verline R. Henderson, of Ettrick, died suddenly Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at her residence., She was a native of Amelia County, and was the daughter of the late Rev. James and Fannie Henderson. She was a former teacher at A.P. Hill Middle School, Petersburg., She is survived by one son, Anthony Henderson of the home; one sister; three brothers; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and devoted friends., Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, from Second Antioch Church, Powhatan, Va. Interment church cemetery., Remains rest at Michael W. Hawkes Funeral Home, Route 360 East, Amelia, (804) 561-5500, |
HAMPTON - Mr. Victor Keith Scott Jr., age 27, of Hampton, Va., and formerly of Stuart, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart. He was born in New Jersey on May 4, 1982. He attended Patrick County High School., Mr. Scott is survived by his parents, Victor Keith Scott Sr. and Juanita Wilcox Scott of Hampton; one sister, Joi Hepler of Colonial Heights; and one brother, Joshua Scott of Hampton; maternal grandmother, Bertha Wilcox of Mt. Vernon, N.Y.; and his paternal grandparents, Robert Artis and Mattie Scott of High Point, N.C. |
TOMAN, Vivian "Capron," 68, of Wilbraham, Mass., lost her courageous two-year fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Typical of her unique style, she fought her battle against ALS on her own terms. She was cared for at home and surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on April 29, 1941. Vivian was the daughter of the late George and Louise (Cole) Capron. She graduated from Manchester High School in Richmond, Virginia. Vivian started her career as a secretary at E.I. DuPont de Nemours in Richmond where she met her husband, Tom Toman. After their marriage, they lived and raised their family in New York City, Vienna, Virginia, and Medford, N.J. before finally settling in Wilbraham, Mass. Vivian worked as a Word Processing Manager at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, retiring in 1999. She leaves her devoted husband of 41 years, Thomas Toman; her loving daughters, Kimberly Dacey and her husband, James, Lori Jacocks and her husband, Kyle, all of Richmond, Virginia, and Tracy LaFleche and her husband, Wayne, of East Longmeadow; her cherished grandchildren, Jeremy, Juli, Kyle, and Kendrick LaFleche, J.T. Dacey, and Savannah and Spencer Jacocks. Graveside committal services are Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Maury Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia. For those that prefer, memorial donations may be sent to Compassionate Care ALS, P.O. Box 1052, West Falmouth, Mass. 02547. Arrangements at the direction of Bliley's- Chippenham Chapel. |
Wallace Clinton Mitchell BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Funeral services for Wallace Clinton Mitchell will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow in Eastern Heights Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Travis Mitchell, Chalk Mitchell, Gene Mitchell, Trevor Mitchell, Bugs Mitchell, Willie Mullins and Gene Barnett. Honorary pallbearers will be Brady Mitchell, C.J. Mitchell and Wayne Hoffman. After the service the family will receive friends at the Hickory Tree Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences may be registered at, Wallace Clinton Mitchell, age 76, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
Walter Roy Mills, Walter Roy Mills, 62, of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at the Golden Living Center in Charlottesville after a brief illness., Known to many as "Bear", and to his close family and friends as "Paw Paw", he lived all of his life in Charlottesville. Early in his working career he was employed as a forklift operator at Pepsi and then went on to work for H.T. Ferron as a yard foreman. Upon leaving H.T. Ferron, he went on to work for Classy Car Wash until he became disabled with his legs., "Paw Paw" will be greatly missed by his family and especially by his grandson, Cory. He had numerous friends whom he used to spend most days with at Moore's Creek restaurant and Amoco, especially all the staff at "The Creek" , Harold, Elwood, Sandy, Timmy, Tonya, George, and Pastor Steve Holsapple. As well as spending time with friends, he loved playing cards, shooting pool and scratching Lotto tickets., He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Mills; and his brother, Jimmy Mills., Survivors include his mother, Maria Snead Proffitt of Charlottesville; his wife of 33 years, Mary Etta Mills of Crozet; his stepchildren, Charles "Lynn" Norford and his wife, Rhonda, and children, Justin and Amber of Altavista, Virginia; Jeffrey Allen Norford of Charlottesville, with whom he lived; Doris "DV" Oliphant and her husband, Sonny, and children, Cory, Nicholas and Mikayla of Barboursville, Virginia; and James Todd Norford and his wife, Kathy, and children, Elijah and Colby of Gladys, Virginia., The family wishes to thank the staff at the Golden Living Center and Teague Funeral Home for helping the family during this time., A memorial service will be held to celebrate "Paw Paw's" life at Cornerstone Life Christian Church, 1309 Mountainview Street, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902, 4 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, with Pastor Steve Holsapple officiating., In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Cornerstone Life Christian Church. |
Mary Ward VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Ward went home to be with the Lord in glory Nov. 13, 2009, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Charleston, W.Va., to the late Harry and Ida Santrock. She was a bus driver for the City of Virginia Beach Public School System for more than 38 years. She was an avid gardener and loved traveling and shopping, especially for antiques. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, L.T. Ward; son, Robert Ward and wife Melissa; two daughters, Traci Cambron and husband Jeff and Michelle Ward; four grandchildren, Brittany, Kevin, Sydney and Lili; and a brother, James Santrock. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at 4 p.m. at the Open Door Chapel in Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the . Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Wesley Earle Chesson Jr., of New Castle, Del., and Newport News, Va., died in a Hampton, Va., hospital on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. He was born Feb. 9, 1922, in Norfolk, Va., to Wesley Earle and Madeline Bedout Chesson., Earle spent his early years there, including Willoughby Spit, and attended Sacred Heart Elementary School. When the family moved to D.C., Earle lived with his parents there and in Alexandria, graduating from Tech High School in 1939. He entered the College of William and Mary that fall as a member of the class of 1943, worked as a waiter in Trinkle Hall, and joined Theta Delta Chi. He left the College to enlist in the U.S. Navy on March 31, 1942. After training with a Construction Battalion in Mississippi and Rhode Island, he was sent to the Azores. Earle received an honorable discharge May 26, 1946, and re-enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve a few months later. He completed his A.B. at William and Mary and married Virginia Winborne Ramsey the same year, his beloved wife of more than 59 years. They had two sons, Michael B. of Belmont Mass., and Mark W. of Newport News, Va., Earle worked briefly for the Virginia State Corporation Commission, before taking a position with Brooks trucking on the North Boulevard in Richmond. He worked for Brooks in Richmond, and was a terminal manager in Greensboro, N.C., and Newport News. He left for a job at Newport Business Forms, and then spent many years at Ferguson High School as a history and government teacher, and earned an M.A. in history from Old Dominion University in 1974., Retiring from the Newport News school system in 1976, he and his wife enjoyed annual fall trips to Montana, as well as their second home in New Castle. Earle retired from the Naval Reserve as a Master Chief Yeoman (E-9) in February 1982., He was a member of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, Fleet Reserve Association, Delaware Historical Society, Maryland Historical Society, Montana Club, Museum of the Confederacy, Order of the White Jacket at William and Mary, Society of 1812, Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Southern Historical Association, Virginia Historical Society, and other organizations. He attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Newport News, and St. Peter's Church in New Castle., In addition to his sons, Earle is survived by four grandchildren, Sarah Winborne, Jane Schomburg, Mark Allyn, and Virginia Woodward., There will be a private burial service at St. Mary's Cemetery in Norfolk., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the College of William and Mary Foundation, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795; Delaware Historical Society, 505 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801; or Virginia Historical Society, P.O. Box 7311, Richmond VA 23221-0311., H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family through |
CHESSON, Wesley Earle Jr., of New Castle, Del. and Newport News, Va., died in a Hampton, Va. hospital on Monday, November 16, 2009. He was born February 9, 1922 in Norfolk, Va. to Wesley Earle and Madeline Bedout Chesson. Earle spent his early years there, including Willoughby Spit, and attended Sacred Heart Elementary School. When the family moved to D.C., Earle lived with his parents there and in Alexandria, graduating from Tech High School in 1939. He entered the College of William and Mary that fall as a member of the class of 1943, worked as a waiter in Trinkle Hall and joined Theta Delta Chi. He left the college to enlist in the U.S. Navy, March 31, 1942. After training with a Construction Battalion in Mississippi and Rhode Island, he was sent to the Azores. Earle received an honorable discharge May 26, 1946 and re-enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve a few months later. He completed his A.B. at William and Mary and married Virginia Winborne Ramsey the same year, his beloved wife of more than 59 years. They had two sons, Michael B. of Belmont, Mass. and Mark W. of Newport News Va. Earle worked briefly for the Virginia State Corporation Commission, before taking a position with Brooks Trucking on North Boulevard in Richmond. He worked for Brooks in Richmond, and was a terminal manager in Greensboro, N.C. and Newport News, Va. He left for a job at Newport Business Forms, and then spent many years at Ferguson High School as a history and government teacher and earned an M.A. in history from Old Dominion University in 1974. Retiring from the Newport News school system in 1976, he and his wife enjoyed annual fall trips to Montana, as well as their second home in New Castle. Earle retired from the Naval Reserve as a Master Chief Yeoman (E-9) in February 1982. He was a member of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, Fleet Reserve Association, Delaware Historical Society, Maryland Historical Society, Montana Club, Museum of the Confederacy, Order of the White Jacket at William and Mary, Society of 1812, Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Southern Historical Association, Virginia Historical Society and other organizations. He attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Newport News and St. Peter's Church in New Castle. In addition to his sons, Earle is survived by four grandchildren, Sarah Winborne, Jane Schomburg, Mark Allyn and Virginia Woodward. There will be a private burial service at St. Mary's Cemetery in Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the College of William and Mary Foundation, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, Va. 23187-8795; Delaware Historical Society, 505 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del. 19801; or Virginia Historical Society, P.O. Box 7311, Richmond, Va. 23221-0311. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts, Norfolk chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family through hdoliver.com. |
will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, in the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, SW, with the Rev. Dick Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Buchanan. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 19, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz in Roanoke. Online condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Paul D. White VIRGINIA BEACH - Paul Delano White passed away Nov. 13, 2009. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 19, at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the funeral home followed by interment at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens., Make a memorial contribution |
Happy Birthday to our Loving Husband and Father, Kelvin Whitehurst, Sr., Nov. 19 - Jan. 8, 2009, Words can never express the emptiness we feel since you left us so suddenly. It`s only been 10 months and we still can`t believe it`s true. You took a piece of our hearts and our lives will never be the same without you. Kelvin, you left us way too soon. We truly and deeply miss you., Loving You Always, Lynne, Kelvin.,Jr, Darius, and Isaiah, Make a memorial contribution |
Bill was born in Bristol, Tenn., on March 21, 1926. Bill was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 1954, a WWII Marine Veteran, a pioneer on the Peninsula for the Boys Scouts of America, and honored with the Silver Beaver distinction. Additionally, he was active in the ham radio clubs as WA4ANY and enjoyed a lifelong appreciation for music, especially country and bluegrass. Since his youth, Bill was a cowboy at heart., Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William Andrew Reece Sr., Annie Mae Vestal; his first wife, Annie Ruth Bedsaul Reece; a brother, Bernie Reece; two sisters, Jessie Lawson and Ann Dunne; son, Garland Dale Reece; and grandson, Jonathan Horace., Survivors include his wife, Carrie "CareBear" A. Reece; son, William D. Reece (Vicki) of Idaho; daughters, Ruth Ann Horace (Harry) of Florida and Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Burke of Hampton; stepchildren, Hugh B. Ryan Jr., Gaylon A. Ryan, Kathy Sweeley, Michael Ryan, Carrie Jayne Powell, John Gibbs Ryan, and Lori Ann McKay; brother, Jack Reece (Mae); and sisters, Margaret Nichols and Alice Cutchins (Bill); the family of Annie Ruth Bedsaul; a host of nieces and nephews; and many special friends, especially, Vernon and Shirley Cartwright, Virginia Rollins and Charlie Burke; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Bill and Carrie combined have 30 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren., The family will receive friends at W.J. Smith Funeral Home, 210 Harpersville Road, Newport News, Va., on Friday, Nov. 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1510 Todds Lane, Hampton, Va., on Saturday, Nov. 21, from noon until 12:45 p.m. prior to the funeral service. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. at the church. Burial with military honors will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. |
Mr. William Davis, affectionately known as "Boston," departed this life Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Richmond., He was a former resident of Petersburg but lived in Richmond most of his life., He is survived by his sister, his stepson, other relatives and friends., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, with the Rev. Merrill Keen officiating. The interment will be announced at a later time. The family will assemble 1:45 p.m. at the chapel on the day of service., Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Please send online condolences to |
RIDDELL, William Thomas "Cotton", 87, died peacefully Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the home of his devoted daughter, Linda Overton Phillips; and son-in-law, Dr. Jerry C. Phillips. Son of Elizabeth Boehling Riddell and Robert Marshall Riddell, Cotton was born and raised in Richmond, Va. He served with honor in action during WWII as a radio operator in Recon Company, 32 Armored Regiment, 3rd Armored Division, "Spearhead", in France and Germany. Following service, he was a captain in the Richmond, Va. Fire Bureau and lifetime member of the Richmond Retired Firefighters, and VFW Battlefield Post 9808. He loved playing golf, winning many trophies, which his great-grandchildren proudly display. Professional football was his passion, the Packers were his team, but he had to cheer for Minnesota with Favre as quarterback. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Williams Riddell; his daughter, Linda (Jerry); sons, Jim Riddell (Debbie) and Tom Riddell (Ruth); loving grandchildren, Lara Overton Glaesman (Steve), Lisbeth Overton (DuWayne), Stephen Bennett Phillips, David McKeen Phillips (Karen), Lindsey Woodward (Justin) and Lauren Riddell. The joys of his life include great-grandchildren, Reese Glaesman, Theo Phillips, Wallace Neaton, Nico Phillips and Sydney Jones. Survived by brothers, Robert Riddell (Ann), August Riddell (Joann); and preceded in death by Elizabeth Sumsky and John Riddell (Betty). He leaves his many resident friends, staff and administration at Germantown Plantation Senior Living, who were so important to him during the last two and a half years, as well as, Crossroads Hospice and Keisha Marshall, his helper. Memorial may be made to Memphis Area Master Gardners (MAMG) Recycle Right Education, 4639 Cedar Hills Dr., Millington, Tenn. 38053. Burial private with celebration service at Germantown Plantation, 9293 Poplar, Saturday at 2 p.m. High Point Funeral Chapel, (901) 454-5795 www.highpointchapel.com |
HAMPTON - Col. William T. "Bill" Corbett, (U.S. Army, retired), died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009., A native of Sylvester, Ga., he had been a Hampton resident since 1995., He was a graduate of Florida State University and received an M.A. from Georgetown University with a degree in Politics. He also graduated from the National War College., A Paratrooper in the Special Forces, Col. Corbett served a wartime tour in Vietnam, served in Korea and was stationed in Germany. He retired in 1983 with more than 31 years of service to his country. After his retirement, he operated a security service in Europe and worked as a consultant with ABC Television in their London Bureau. He also wrote extensively for many newspapers including the New York Times, USA Today, the Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and locally for the Daily Press. An avid fisherman and golfer, he was a member of the Langley Air Force Base Golf Club., Survivors include his wife, Christiane J. Corbett; three daughters, Catherine T. Corbett, Karen L. Ramos and Elizabeth A. Corbett; a granddaughter, Marina A. Ramos; and his brother, Charles D. Corbett., A graveside service with full military honors will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Arlington National Cemetery. The family will be at home at other times., Memorials may be made to the, , 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite A102, Newport News, VA 23606., Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
VIRGINIA BEACH - William W. Burton, Jr., 56, husband of Jean O. Burton and son of Mrs. Addie J. Burton and the late William W. Burton Sr., died Friday, Nov.13, 2009. |
Kimberly M. Wilson PORTSMOUTH - Kimberly M. Wilson, "Kim Mack," of the 3600 block of Deep Creek Blvd., died Nov. 15, 2009, in Portsmouth. She was born in Silver Spring, Md., and was a recreation specialist for the City of Portsmouth for 15 years. She was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Hermon Wilson Jr.; a son, Kameron A. Mack; two stepdaughters, Brittany Rodgers and Dionna L. Gibbs; a stepson, Darius D. Wilson; her mother, Vanessa Mack and father, Ray Sessoms. She is also survived by a host of uncles, aunts, in-laws, cousins, and friends. A funeral will be held Friday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m. in St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church with Bishop Curtis Edmonds presiding. Burial will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
Born in Lumberton, N.C., he was a Peninsula resident for the past 58 years. He was a member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #540 in Newport News, the Warwick Moose Lodge #1711, and the Hampton Roads Moose Legion #199., Survivors include his beloved wife, Jean Mercer of Newport News; his father, R. T. Mercer of Newport News; four daughters, Darlene Mercer-Siegel of Ellicott City, Md., Michele Mercer of Newport News, Nikki Mercer Reinhart of Williamsburg, and Brigitte Mercer of New Orleans, La.; two stepdaughters, Suzette Polyzos of Hampton, and Kirstie Lugo of Chesapeake; stepson, Steve Rowe of Isle of White; three brothers, Charles Mercer of Alexandria, Johnny Mercer of Poquoson, and Larry Mercer of Portsmouth; one sister, Wanda Lemke of Marietta, Ga.; his uncle, Ralph Milligan of Rockingham, N.C.; 14 grandchildren; one great- grandchild; his sons-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends., A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Mark Hambrick at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Weymouth Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the Warwick Moose Lodge #1711 following the service., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the, , 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite A-102, Newport News, VA 23606. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
. Interment will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at the Draper's Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Send online condolences to the family at, Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., is handling the arrangements for the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Paul Edward Zelenak, 67, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at his home. He was born in Windber, Pa., on October 26, 1942, the son of the late Paul and Elizabeth Zelenak. He was retired from General Electric as a mechanical engineer. Surviving is his loving wife of 44 years, Darlene Victoria Zelenak; two sons, Edward William and wife, Christina Yvonne, of Greensboro, N.C., and Randy Allen and wife, Melissa Kay, of Roanoke; and five grandchildren, Devan Paul and Kyle Edward, of Greensboro, Michael Allen, Brianna Kay and Katelyn Renee, of Roanoke. He loved playing cards and looked forward to his Tuesday lunch and bridge games with close and good friends at the Roanoker and his monthly poker games. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Avenue from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Services will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel. Dr. Jeff Scott will officiate. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
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