NEWPORT NEWS - A. Fred Osborne, 90, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 at Riverside Regional Medical Center., A native of Spartanburg, S.C., he was a Peninsula resident for 70 years., He retired as a payroll analyst from the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. in 1977, with 36 years of service. Mr. Osborne was an Air Force veteran of WW II, a member of Central Methodist Church, and loved golf, hunting and the Dallas Cowboys., Survivors include his beloved wife of 68 years, Margie N. Osborne; his son, James L. Osborne and his wife, Debra of Williamsburg; two grandchildren, Melissa Atchley and her husband, Greg of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Rusty Lemon and his wife, Holly of Leesburg, Ga.; and three great-grandchildren, Andy, Alex, and Austin Atchley., A graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Frank Earwood at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at Peninsula Memorial Park., Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
s will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in Princess Anne Memorial Park. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
BRYANT, Lt. Adam Wade, U.S. Coast Guard, age 28, of Crewe, died October 29, 2009, in the line of duty serving with the U.S. Coast Guard. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Doris Bryant and Reafer Stewart; and grandfather, Caleb Stewart. He is survived by his father, Jerry S. Bryant, of Crewe; mother, Nina S. Bryant, of Crewe; brother, Benjamin R. Bryant, of Blackstone; grandfather, Max Bryant, of Crewe; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009, at Kenston Forest School in Blackstone. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kenston Forest School Athletic Department Addition, 75 Ridge Rd., Blackstone, Va. 23824, or to the Coast Guard Foundation, (coastguardfoundation.org) 394 Taugwond Rd., Stonington, Conn. 06378. Arrangements by Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home of Crewe. |
GRANT, Alayna Zaire Nov. 3, 2009 - Dec. 5, 2009 You will be greatly missed from our lives, but you will always be in our hearts. ~LOVE YOUR FAMILY |
JOHNSON - Albert Jr. 6/19/36 - 12/08/04 Five years you've been gone, this is true, but in "Our Hearts" we still "Love and Miss You"! Always, Carolyn and Family |
Mrs. Albina E. Valentine of 34 Limestone Way, Fredericksburg, Va., died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at the Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Va., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA 804-732-8911, |
HENDERSON, Alfred Jr. In loving memory of you on your 48th Birthday. Although it has been six years, the precious memories of you are still dear. Missing you today and always. Your Mom & Family |
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Rush Taylor Allison PORTSMOUTH - Services for Rush Taylor Allison will be held at 11 a.m. today in Greenlawn Mausoleum Chapel. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
Alvin found the Lord as his Savior at an early age. He was an active member of AF & AM Scottish Rites Fletcher Lodge # 26, King Solomon Royal Arch Chapter #1, O. L. Holman Lodge of Perfection #1, and an avid donator of yearly school supplies to Newport Harbor., He is survived by his wife, Florence Poole Blount; mother, Wilma B. Blount, Edenton, N.C.; daughters, Lora Days (Jody) of Richmond, Va., Crystal Moore (Douglas) of Lenoir, N.C.; son, Alvin McKeever of Petersburg, Va.; stepchildren, Tammy Simmons, Sandra Walker, Timothy Conley, Mark Conley, and Shadrack Conley Jr., Newport News, Va.; brother-in-law, Earnest B. Poole of Surry, Va.; and sisters-in-law, Vickie Blount and Lisa Blount of Petersburg, Va., and Mable Pierce of Newport News, Va.; 16 grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends., The wake will be held at the Six House, 2003 Kecoughtan Rd, Hampton, Va., from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. The funeral service will be held noon, Friday, Dec. 11, at Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, 121 E. Carteret Street, Edenton, N.C. Interment will be in Beaver Hill Cemetery, Edenton. |
SIMPSON, Andre R., of Richmond, entered eternal life December 4, 2009. Viewing will be held 10 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 100 E. Federal St. Service and interment will be private. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. |
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Rae Patton., He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Reese and husband Jim of Williamsburg; son, Cornell Patton wife, Melissa of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and four grandchildren, Jamie, Bryan, Zachary and Olivia. He is also survived by his best friend, Jim Viands of Williamsburg. He will be missed deeply by his friends and church family., A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 8, 2009, at Bucktrout of Williamsburg Chapel. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at Bucktrout of Williamsburg., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice House of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188. |
Anna A. Cox |
Dec 9, 2009 The funeral for Anna Marie "Bee" Altizer Cox, 67, of Martinsville, who died Dec. 7, 2009, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, N.C., after having cancer, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett with the Rev. Larry Cheek officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home on Brentwood Road, Martinsville. She was born April 18, 1942, in Tazewell County to Felix Cole and Fannie Phipps Cole. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Danny D. Altizer; her second husband, Buddy Cox; a sister, Charlotte "Chat" Ward; and three brothers, Robert "Fodge" Cole, Houston "Hoot" Cole and Shelby "Sheb" Cole. She worked at Henry County Public Schools for 24 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Collinsville. Surviving are a son, David A. Altizer of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, N.C. 27017-7708. |
Anne Bass McDaniel, 78, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Johnston-Willis Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Howard A. and Ida Mae Bass, and the widow of Wilder Floyd McDaniel., Mrs. McDaniel was a member of Washington Street United Methodist Church, and the former administrator of Colonial Heights Health Care Center., She is survived by three children, Raymond Walker Davis Jr. and wife, Dr. Sarah Hadden of Charlottesville, Don B. Davis and wife, Cynthia Lynn of Newport News, and Zotelia Mae Elliott and husband, Ray of Chester; two stepchildren, Adele McDaniel Glensky and husband, James, of Fort Smith, Ark., and Thomas W. McDaniel and wife, Lore of Lynchburg; 13 grandchildren, Lena Marie Davis, Julia Anne Davis, Ivy Alexandra Jarrenton, Ryan Arthur Ross Jarrenton, Graham Reeves Davis, Victoria Leigh Davis, Coleman Wynter McAdoo, Daniel Raymond Davis Elliott, Kevin Howard Bass Elliott, Bradford McDaniel, Ashley McDaniel, Allyson Mays, and Lauren McNutt; seven great-grandchildren., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Dr. Alexis Fathbruckner officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Cemetery, 18100 Genito Road, Moseley, VA 23120. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at |
McDANIEL, Anne Bass, 78, of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Johnston-Willis Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Howard A. and Ida Mae Bass; and the widow of Wilder Floyd McDaniel. Mrs. McDaniel was a member of Washington Street United Methodist Church, and the former administrator of Colonial Heights Health Care Center. She is survived by three children, Raymond Walker Davis Jr. and wife, Dr. Sarah Hadden, of Charlottesville, Don B. Davis and wife, Cynthia Lynn, of Newport News and Zotelia Mae Elliott and husband, Ray, of Chester; two stepchildren, Adele McDaniel Glensky and husband, James, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas and Thomas W. McDaniel and wife, Lore, of Lynchburg; 13 grandchildren, Lena Marie Davis, Julia Anne Davis, Ivy Alexandra Jarrenton, Ryan Arthur Ross Jarrenton, Graham Reeves Davis, Victoria Leigh Davis, Coleman Wynter McAdoo, Daniel Raymond Davis Elliott, Kevin Howard Bass Elliott, Bradford McDaniel, Ashley McDaniel, Allyson Mays and Lauren McNutt; seven great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Reverend Dr. Alexis Fathbruckner officiating. Interment Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Cemetery, 18100 Genito Road, Moseley, Va. 23120. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
Lolene I. Atkins, 80, of Bassett, Va., died Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, December 11, 2009, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett., Make a memorial contribution |
B. J. Batchelor of Charlottesville, Virginia, died on Friday, December 4, 2009., Her loving husband of 54 years, Tom; sons, Bob, Jimi, and Tim Batchelor and their wives; seven grandchildren; and her sister's daughter, Donna Sanders, invite B.J.'s friends to see each other this Thursday, December 10, 2009., She was born in Salem, Virginia, and was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Lawson of Miami, Florida; and her sister, Virginia Ferris of Roanoke, Virginia., A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church, 500 Park Street, Charlottesville, Virginia. 434-296-7131. |
CORSO In loving memory of Barbara J. Corso, Dec. 9, 1939 - Nov. 9, 2008. Your love, hope, advice and wit are missed every day. Only God knows how much you are missed by your friends, family and your loving husband, Melvin Corso. Happy Birthday Beautiful Love, Melvin |
BRUCE, Bilan Amanda, 26, of Richmond, departed this life on Sunday, December 6, 2009. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving and devoted parents, Phyllis and Abner Bruce; two grandmothers, Athalia Bland and Norma Bruce; seven aunts, one devoted, Karen Guadalupe (Jose), Gloria Green (David), Jackie McNeil (Lt. Col. Robert), Karen Lindsay (Warren), Carrie Bruce (Lt. Col. Dwight) and Facate Johnson (Lt. Col. Isaac) and Tychia Armstrong (Chris); two uncles, Norborn Bruce and Vernell Bland Jr.; a devoted cousin, Gwendolyn Jackson; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Cedar Street Baptist Church, 2301 Cedar Street. Rev. June Rice officiating. Interment Signal Hill. |
NORFOLK - Barbara Ballance Hill, 89, of the 1400 block of Harmott Avenue, died peacefully at her home Dec. 7, 2009, with her family by her side., She was a native of Suffolk and a longtime resident of the Lakewood community of Norfolk. She was the daughter of the late George Henry Ballance Jr. and Ruth Allen James Ballance., She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Rowland Braxton Hill Jr.; and son, Harvey Brooks Hill., Mrs. Hill was a longtime active member of the Lakewood Garden Club, serving in many capacities concerning local beautification projects, and in the making and judging of flower arrangements. As a former member of the Lakewood Circle of the Kings Daughters, she devoted thousands of hours knitting and sewing items for the Children's Hospital. She was a former leader with the Azalea Garden Boys Club, proud to have participated in the dedication of its library and in the judging of youth's creative arts. She also served the various organizations in support of her five children, including Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. She was a member of Talbot Park Baptist Church., Mrs. Hill was an avid doll collector, especially of foreign and antique dolls, and maintained a keen interest in botanical matters. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend to all who knew her., Mrs. Hill is survived by three sons, R. Braxton Hill III and his wife, Elaine; George Ballance "Brick" Hill Sr. and his wife, Louise; Allen Bryan Hill and his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Bruce H. Darden and her husband, Bill; six grandchildren, Brack IV, Austin, Paris, Brick Jr., Mimi and Beck; three great-grandchildren, Isabelle Lane, Braxton and Walker; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews., Mrs. Hill is joined by her family in expressing a grateful thank you to those who provided for her comfort and happiness as the need arose, especially to her daughter-in-law, Louise Hill and caregiver and friend, Nanette Calligan., A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk by the Rev. Nathan Gragg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments Norfolk Chapel is handling arrangements., In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice., Online condolences may be sent to the family at |
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Ms. Seelbach received her MA in Teaching from Rochester University then worked as an Elementary School Teacher at Rolling Hills Elementary School in Vernon, N.J., for many years before retiring in 2000. She was a member of the York River Symphony Orchestra in Gloucester, Va., and was a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club where she taught and led White Water Rafting expeditions. She had worked as a Ski Patroller for Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Vernon, N.J., for many years., Ms. Seelbach was predeceased by a nephew, Ricky Blood (9/11/2001) and is the devoted mother of Scott Volski of Vernon, N.J.; dear sister of Constance Blood of Gloucester, Va., and Donald F. Seelbach of Douglassville, Pa.; loving aunt of Becky, Wynne, Bill and Steve Blood, Steve Volski and Susan Metuchen., The family will receive their friends at Ferguson-Vernon Funeral Home, 241 Route 94, Vernon, N.J., on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7to 9 p.m. Cremation will be private. |
She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Joseph H. Ripchick; three sons and their wives, Terry and Katherine Ripchick, Joseph and Lisa Ripchick, Michael and Stephanie Ripchick; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; three sisters, Margaret Mills, Edna Carter and Bettie Davis; one brother and his wife, Clarence and Grace Lawson., Memorials may be made to West Point Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, P.O. Box X, West Point, VA 23181 or |
RIPCHICK, Barbara L., 72, of West Point, Va., died Monday, December 7, 2009. She had been a local beautician and was a member of First Baptist Church of West Point. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Joseph H. Ripchick; three sons and their wives, Terry and Katherine Ripchick, Joseph and Lisa Ripchick, Michael and Stephanie Ripchick; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; three sisters, Margaret Mills, Edna Carter and Bettie Davis; one brother and his wife, Clarence and Grace Lawson. A funeral service will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, Va. Burial will follow in St. Theresa Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to West Point Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, P.O. Box X, West Point, Va. 23181, or American Heart Association , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216. Condolences may be registered at www.vincentfh.com. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, from the Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
The following name was inadvertently omitted from the obituary of Mrs. Bessie M. Threatt who departed this life Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, sister-in-law, Ruth V. Rose. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA 804-732-8911, |
Betty Willard McCracken BRISTOL, Va. Betty Willard McCracken, 38, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, from her residence. She was born in Rochester, N.Y., a daughter of the late Linda Rowe Willard Whittenburg and Howard Willard, and moved to Bristol in 1984. She was a graduate of Virginia High School and was a nursing assistant at Bristol Nursing Home and Cambridge House and the unit secretary on 2 West Bristol Regional Medical Center. She attended Genesis Free Will Baptist Church in Kingsport. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandparents; nephew, Matthew Abelseth; and brother-in-law, Jerry Flannagan. She leaves behind her husband, Verlin McCracken; children, Misty McCracken, Anthony McCracken, Courtney McCracken, and Chad McCracken; father, Howard Willard and wife Reaba; sisters, Ann Tillison and friend Lee Canter, Bonnie Flannagan, and Leslie Posey and husband Nathan; step-brother, Robert Sullivan and wife Kathy; stepsister, Angie Holt and husband Randall; friends, Robin Hayden and Marsha Ryan; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday morning, Dec. 12, 2009, at 11 o'clock in Genesis Free Will Baptist Church, 1044 New Beason Well Road, Kingsport, TN, with Pastor Jennings Dotson and Rev. Roger Ball officiating. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting |
Alice L. Bey, 93, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Private arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
of family, friends and those in need of comfort who went to be with the Lord, who she took incredible comfort with and also had a special relationship with. Waiting for her in heaven are her parents, Joseph and Annie Parrino; her six sisters, Ann Henderson, Nena Scortino, Lena Adams, Genevive Zaumbrecher, Lucille Hudson and Rose Thorne. Josie is now doing what she does best, looking over her three children, Sandra, Ricky and Chris Biggs; her grandchildren, Keva Albaral, Scott Biggs and Sean Biggs; great-grandchildren, Ricky, Robbie, Karli and Ashlee; three sisters, Sara Moran, Mamie Parrino and Mary Cerami; and close family friend, Ann Chrismond. Her life is a Testament to her faith in the Lord and her children. "Mother, we love you and you will forever be in our hearts, minds, and will forever guide our lives, we want to say "thank you for being our mother, your faith is unshakeable." Interment to take place at a later date in Lakelawn Cemetery, Metairie, La. The Biggs family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
Billy Johnson BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Billy Johnson Sr., age 58, of 722 Old Elizabethton Highway, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at the J.C.M.C. following an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Tetrick funeral Home, Bluff City Chapel, is serving the family. 423-538-7131 |
Anita M. Bissell CHESAPEAKE - Anita M. Bissell died Dec. 5, 2009, in Olean, N.Y. She was a former resident of Chesapeake and retired from the City of Virginia Beach Mental Health Employment Services Department. She is survived by one son, Roberto Perez of Bradford, Pa.; one daughter, Rebecca Bosko of Virginia Beach; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; loving companion, Stanley Morgan of Olean, N.Y. A funeral will be Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. in Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean. View complete obituary at, Make a memorial contribution |
Raven Maria Blanco December 9, 1998 - March 9, 2007 "Happy Birthday Ray Ray" "Merry Christmas" and "A Happy New Year" It's our beautiful daughter's birthday today, she turns 11!! It's hard to believe that this has been your 3rd birthday up in Heaven. We sure do miss celebrating it with you, it always was so much fun for us. But again, I know that God and his Angels are making sure that you have a very special day there. We want to let know that there's still not a day that goes by that we don't think or talk about you. We celebrate our memories of you every day, they always bring a smile to our faces. We miss and love you very much. Forever on our minds. Love, Bubby, Sissy, Mommy and Daddy xoxoxoxoxo, Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dec 9, 2009 A service for Brenda Harvey Sharpe, 59, of 5480 Barrows Mill Road, Martinsville, who died Dec. 4, 2009, at her home, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 107 Governor's Lane, Martinsville. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service at the hall. She was born Feb. 17, 1950, in Richmond to Nellie Hill Harvey of Martinsville and Jennings Bryant Harvey. She was preceded in death by her father. She was an accountant with Barber & Ross Lumber Co. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Martinsville and also served at the World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses in New York. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, Rickie D. Sharpe of the home; and a sister, Barbara G. Harvey of Martinsville. Boone-Reynolds Funeral Service in Eden, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. |
Richard D. Brenner, 59, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
Barbarita Z. Brown PORTSMOUTH - Barbarita Z. "BB" Brown, 73, of the 300 block of Beechdale Road, passed away Dec. 6, 2009, in her residence. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Portsmouth, and served on the Senior Choir, Concert Choir, Crusaders Choir and 7 a.m. Choir. Barbarita Brown was also a member of the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD), Grandparents Association of Virginia, and the I.C. Norcom Alumni Association. She was as a 1956 graduate of I.C. Norcom High School and a graduate of Maryview Hospital Medical School of Nursing. She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Avis C. Austin-Brown, Portsmouth; five sons, McKinley Brown Jr. (Juanita), Martinsburg, W.Va., Michael Brown and Keith Brown, both of Portsmouth, Martin Brown (Brenda), Dale City, Va., and Kevin Brown, Suffolk; four sisters, Phoebe Farrar (Clifton), Portsmouth, Gloria Cannon and Rhonda Boekhoudt, both of Haymarket, Va., and Candace Spencer, Marietta, Ga.; two brothers, Benjamin Boekhoudt (Delores), Portsmouth, and William Spencer, Indianapolis; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in New Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 3555 Victory Blvd., Portsmouth. Burial site Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. Viewing will be Thursday at noon to 7 p.m. with a wake from 6 to 7 p.m. Family and friends will assemble at residence at 10:15 p.m. for the procession to the church. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Please send condolences to, Make a memorial contribution |
Frances A. Brown, 78, of Glade Hill, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-5533., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. Interment will be held 12:30 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2009, at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Va. Her family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-5533., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at St. James Episcopal Church, 4515 Delray Street, Northwest, after which her body will be interred in the churchyard of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Sedalia (Bedford), Va., beside her husband. Arrangements are by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., "Receive her, O merciful Savior, into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light.", Make a memorial contribution |
and other times at the home of Kim and Mark Nichols, 11 Coby Knob Lane, Galax, Va. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 557, Bassett, Va. 24055 to the Christian Life Center. A guestbook is available online at, Make a memorial contribution |
. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed spending time manicuring his yard. Those left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 32 years, Anna Mae Gumm Byrum; his daughter, Beverly S. Carr; a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Mike Putnam. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Flowers are appreciated, but memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice., Make a memorial contribution |
FARRAR - Charles "Chuck" E. Dec. 6, 1961-March 25, 2009 Son, brother, dad and friend - Happy Birthday. Your parting has left a void, but filled with remembered joy. Your time was all too brief, but won't be lengthened with undue grief. God lifted up your heart and shared with Thee. He wanted you now and therefore set you free. Your family |
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 |
s for Herbert Earl Carter Jr. will be held at 11 a.m. today in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
Charles Adkins BRISTOL, Tenn. A funeral service for Charles Adkins will be held Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel in Wise, Va. The burial will follow in the Adkins Family Cemetery. Online condolences may be registered at |
Charles Andrew Cox Jr. BRISTOL, Va. Charles Andrew Cox Jr., age 59, died unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 7, 2009. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Sturgill Funeral Home, Pennington Gap, Va. |
JOHNSON - Charles W. (Tanky) Happy 50th Birthday. This day December 8, 2009. We love and miss you every day. Love Mom, Childrens, Sister & Brothers |
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 13, at Warwick River Mennonite Church in Newport News. Burial will be private., Memorials may be made to Pleasant View in care of Warwick River Mennonite Church. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
s being conducted immediately afterwards at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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Christine Ann Cooke, A Host of Angles rejoiced when Christine Ann Cooke, 73, of Louisa, Virginia, completed her faithful service on this earth 11:15 a.m. Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Envoy At The Meadows in Goochland, Virginia., Christine, born January 13, 1936, in Washington, D.C., is the daughter of the late George and Theresa Hawkins., Christine leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted husband of 51 years, Stuart W. Cooke, Retired CMSGT USAF, of Louisa, Virginia; four children, Mary Washington and her husband, Ernest, Denise Taliaferro and her husband, Marvin, of all of Atlanta, Georgia, Stuart Cooke Jr. and his wife, Wanda, of Hampton, Virginia, and Barbara Dauphin and her husband, Ronald, of Bowie, Maryland; 12 sisters and brothers, six sisters-in-law, seven brothers-in-law, a host of cousins, nephews and nieces. Christine dearly loved her 10 grandchildren who were the joy and pride of her life, Olivia (14) and Jordan (8) Washington; Myron (24) and Marvin Jr. Taliaferro; Niesha, Dakari and Keyana Cooke; and Dominique, Gabrielle and Zachary Dauphin., Christine was a faithful member of St. Jude Catholic Church, served as a Eucharistic Minister and on the Woman's Guild. She also was a faithful and cheerful worker who served the Lord through her relentless hours of community work as close as Louisa County, Virginia, and as far away as Saudi Arabia, Spain and Europe. She was a recognized speaker, community organizer, teacher, life coach, campaigner, church servant and is known by her friends, family, clients, and partners as the internet diva for her brand of "techno-connecting" through webpages, e-mail, Facebook, ISeeColor and Twitter accounts all at the age of 73. In addition, she also served as President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Board member, and committee member and volunteer extraordinaire on numerous local, national and international organizations including NAACP, AARP, political campaigns, housing boards, and Crime Solvers to mention a few. Christine received the prestigious John O. von Hemert Volunteer Spirit Award for her relentless efforts to improve the lives of those in her community and abroad., She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her., A wake will be held from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Thomasson Watson Funeral Services Inc., 117 West Street, Louisa, VA 23093, 540-967-1890., The family request that all reflections, prayers, comments and well wishes be conveyed during the wake instead of at the funeral., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 11, 209, at St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, 1937 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117, 540-894-4266, with the Reverend Michael Duffy, Pastor, officiating. Burial will immediately follow services at the Cooke family cemetery, 1525 West Old Mountain Road, Louisa, VA 23093., Thomasson Watson Funeral Service Inc. of Louisa, Virginia is handling the arrangements. |
Mr. Clarence Green of 66 Red Hawk Road, Dendron,Va., died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va.; Remains rest at J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 219 N. County Drive, Waverly ,Va. Arrangements will be announced later by J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment. Rev. J.L. Dodson Sr., funeral director. |
Clarence Howard Vance RICHLANDS, Va. Mr. Clarence Howard Vance, age 89, passed away, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, in a Richlands, Va., hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Russell County, Va., and was the son of the late Harry P. and Pricillar Miller Vance. Clarence had made his home in the Richlands area and was a prominent business owner. He was a member of the Gethsemane Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher and choir member for many years. He had served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean conflict. He was a staff sergeant and served most of his military career on the USS Yorktown in the South Pacific. He was an active member in the U.S. Marine Corps League Detachment 980. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters; and four brothers. Those who survive him are: his beloved wife, Phyllis L. Vance of Richlands; his daughters, Rebecca E. Buchanan and husband, Ed of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., Marcella A. Buskill-Walsh of Stafford, Va., Ann Dye and husband Allen of Cedar Bluff, Va.; sister, Beulah Short of Morehead, Ind.; brother, Guy T. Vance of Morehead; six grandchildren, Aaron A. Buskill, Amber Lankford, John Lankford, Grace Buchanan, Barbara Perkins and Sherry Reynolds also survive; and four great-grandchildren, Shawn Dillow, Jacob Shelton, Austin Reynolds and Sheyanne Reynolds Funeral services for Clarence Vance will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at the Gethsemane Baptist Church in Richlands, with the Rev. James Denton and Rev. Stafford Compton officiating. Entombment will follow at the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be: Aaron Buskill, John Lankford, Clancy Deel, Ed Buchanan, Jeffrey Blankenship and Don Matney. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Gethsemane Baptist Church and the Marine Corps League Detachment 980. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Casey-Shortt VFW Post 9640. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the Gethsemane Baptist Church. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to send online condolences may do so at |
BILLS, Cline, 89, of Ashland, Va., formerly of Wickliffe, Ohio, passed away December 6, 2009. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret; parents, John and Cynthia; and brothers, Othar, Clarence, Ivan and William. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Tom) Ford of Ashland, Va.; sons, John (Sandra) of Carlsbad, Calif., and James (Linda) of Mentor; sister, Dorothy Swanson of South Point; brother, Kermit of Schertz, Texas; grandchildren, Denise, Matthew (Cassie), Christopher, Megan (Brent), Jonathan, Julie (Mark) and Melanie (Jason); and great-grandchildren, Helaina, Madyson, Andrew and Ryan. Cline served in the U.S. Army from November 1940 to July 1945, during World War II with the 5th Army, 11th Infantry Regiment. During his service, he earned a Bronze Star Medal for Heroism, Good Conduct Medal as well as the European-African and Middle Eastern Service Ribbons. After service, Cline worked at the Eddy Road Garage in Cleveland and Chase Brass and Copper Company in Euclid. He retired in 1992. He was a 47-year resident of Wickliffe before moving to Ashland, Va. in 2002. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Hanover Memorial Park in Mechanicsville, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ashland Rescue Squad, 203 Duncan St., Ashland, Va. 23005. Arrangements are being handled by Monaghan Funeral Home in Mechanicsville, Va. |
Priscilla Coley NORFOLK - Priscilla Coley, 52, who was born in Norfolk, entered eternal rest Dec. 4, 2009. She was predeceased by her brother, Graylon Coley. Priscilla is survived by her mother, Ramona Coley; a brother, Nathan Coley; three sons, Telly Coley, Donyae Coley and Cordaro Coley; one daughter, Danyell Coley; six grandchildren; and a special friend, Bill Barnett, all of Norfolk. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at the chapel of Graves Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Carver Cemetery. www., Make a memorial contribution |
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Anna Marie Altizer (Bee) Cox, 67, of Martinsville, Va., died on Monday, December 7, 2009, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, N.C., after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 18, 1942, in Tazewell County, Va., to Felix Cole and Fannie Phipps Cole, both deceased. Mrs. Cox was a member of First Baptist Church of Collinsville and was employed by the Henry County Public Schools for 24 years where she enjoyed her special children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Danny D. Altizer; her second husband, Buddy Cox; sister, Charlotte "Chat" Ward; brothers, Robert "Fodge" Cole, Houston "Hoot" Cole, and Shelby "Sheb" Cole. She is survived by her son, David A. Altizer, of Roanoke, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett and other times at the home on Brentwood Road. The Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett with the Reverend Larry Cheek officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Burial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, N.C. 27017-7708. Arrangements are being handled by Collins-McKeeStone Funeral Home, Bassett. Online condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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Dacil Prince SUGAR GROVE, Va. Dacil Prince, age 60, passed away on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at his home. He was born in Mercer County, W.Va., to the late Reva Phillips and Ernest Prince, and was retired from Royal Moldings. Survivors include: wife of 13 years, Cheryl Prince; two daughters, Julia Honore, Okeechobee, Fla., April Martin and husband Victor, Okeechobee; one brother, Dewval Prince, West Virginia; two sisters, Rilla Leonard, Marion, Rhonda Carrico, Sugar Grove; granddaughter, Alexa Delgado; nieces; nephews; and many friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Arthur O'Quinn officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at |
. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Little Creek Lions Club, c/o Jerry Phelps, secretary, 1229 Course View Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23455, in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be offered to the family at www., Make a memorial contribution |
ALVIS - DAVID What a difference a day makes, December 8, 2000. You will live forever in our hearts. Your Loving Family & Friends |
David Todd Carr, 74, of Nellysford, died Monday, December 7, 2009 at his residence., He was born on January 29, 1935, in Evanston, Illinois, a son of the late Dr. Claire E. and Alta B. Davidson Carr., David attended and was an elder of Rockfish Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Shenandoah Valley Soaring Club. David had a great appreciation for all types of music, singing, had a love for opera and was an avid motorcyclist. He worked for many years for the Federal Government and the City of Charlottesville as a Human Resources Consultant., He is survived by his beloved wife, Abigail G. Carr; a daughter, Abigail C. Buchold and her husband, Gregory, of Houston, Texas; brothers, Claire E. Carr Jr. and his wife, Maria, of Chicago, Illinois, and Thomas D. Carr and his wife, Martha, of Fairfax; a sister, Melinda Ince and her husband, Celal, of Chicago; stepchildren, Scott Albertson and his wife, Joann, and their children, Heidi, Naomi and Caleb, of Nellysford, Stephen Albertson and his wife, Carole, and their children, Matthew and Tye of Greenfield, Massachusetts, and Mark Albertson and his daughter, Kyla of Seattle, Washington., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a young son, Matthew Carr., Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009, at Rockfish Presbyterian Church by the Reverend David Cameron., Memorial contributions may be made to the Rockfish Presbyterian Church Mission Fund, P.O. Box 278 Nellysford, VA 22958., Byrum-Parr Funeral Home is serving the family. |
Guy Clarence Davidson Sr., 72, of Abingdon, Va., passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was born March 18, 1937 in Wise County, Virginia and was a son of the late Earl and Nannie Mae Jordan Davidson. He was raised in Scott County and attended Rye Cove School where both his parents taught. Guy graduated from Virginia State Police Academy in 1954 and had been a Virginia State Trooper. He also worked for the National Auto Theft Bureau, and through his work there, became an honorary West Virginia State Trooper. Guy was also Chief of Security for Westmoreland Coal Co., a United States Marshall, Deputy Sheriff, and had also worked in private investigation. He was a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Frye Davidson and an infant sister, Doris Anne Davidson. Survivors are his children, Guy C. Davidson Jr. and wife, Wendy, of Waxhaw, N.C., Diane Rose and husband, Tom, of Roanoke, Va. and Cora Player and husband, Charles, of Charlotte, N.C.; his grandchildren, Jordan and Madison Rose, Elizabeth, Katherine and Benjamin Davidson and Caroline and Campbell Player and special sister-in-law, Helen Frye. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009, in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon with the Rev. Walter Weikel officiating. Entombment will follow in the Colonial Chapel Mausoleum at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Mitchell, Russell Young, Jack Booher, M.A. Lunsford, Harold Hannah and Ken Phipps. The family will be receiving friends at the Forest Hills Chapel from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, Fla. 33607. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. The Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Va. 24210 (276) 623-2700 is serving the family of Guy Davidson Sr., Make a memorial contribution |
s 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Debbie was a member of James River Baptist Church in Williamsburg. She was also a member of the Xi Zeta Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She took part in numerous activities and support groups for the cancer community, and was a role model and inspiration to many fellow cancer patients and survivors, as well as their families. Debbie was very spiritual and drew strength from her faith. She leaves behind many close friends and family whom she loved and cherished and who loved and cherished her., She is survived by her mother, Betty Heflan and husband, William; her son, Kenny Seay and wife, Aimee; her daughter, Stacy Seay; her grandchildren, Austin and Savannah Seay; her brothers, David Camby and Robert Simmons; her sister, Anne Thornton; her aunt, Judy Burkham and her uncle, Sam Craver, both of Lincolnton, Ga.; her aunt, Shirley Camby and her uncle, Edwin (Butch) Camby, both of Heartville, Mo.; her closest cousin, Dean Camby of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and her dog, Buster., The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at James River Baptist Church, 4931 Centerville Rd., Williamsburg, with interment following in the church cemetery. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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CHARLES, Doris Longcor, 92, formerly of Chatham, New Jersey, passed away December 5, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Edison L. Charles. She was a 1938 graduate of Douglass College in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and served in the Navy WAVES during WW II. She was an active supporter of her community of Chatham. She is survived by two sons, Donald L. Charles and his wife, Sharon, of Richmond, and J. Gary Charles and his wife, Char, of Charleston, W.Va.; and four grandchildren, Tyler L. Charles, Matthew S. Charles, Meredith L. Charles and Megan E. Charles. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association , Greater Richmond Chapter. Services will be private. |
Dorothy Ellen Clark Leonard ABINGDON, Va. Dorothy Ellen Clark Leonard, age 81, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Grace Healthcare. She was born March 19, 1928, to the late Hal and Ellen Talbert Clark, and lived most of her life in Washington County, although she did spend 17 years in Dungannon, Va. She graduated from William King High School in Abingdon. Dorothy was a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church, where she had been active in the Lillian Bondurant Circle. She had worked as a secretary at Bethel Elementary School and later at Watauga Elementary School. Dorothy was quite active over the years in community affairs. She was a board member for the Abingdon Senior Center and delivered Meals on Wheels for 15 years through the Senior Center. She was honored to have been named Senior Citizen of the Year. She was also a member of the American Chestnut Foundation. Dorothy served as a volunteer for The Historical Society of Washington County, William King Arts Center, and the Arts Depot. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Hal James Clark Jr.; and her sister, Frances Evelyn Banner. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Gay Leonard of Abingdon, Bonnie Henderson of Bristol Tennessee, and Eva Leonard (John Garrett) of Damascus; her sister, Nancy C. Tate (Martin) of Bland, Va.; two grandchildren, Holly Morrow (Brett) and Nikki Leigh Rector; one great-grandchild, Laurel Morrow; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Dorothy Leonard will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with the Rev. Walter Weikel officiating. Burial will follow at Knollkreg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Hal Tate, Glen Tate, Jimmy Tate, Shaun Banner, Kevin Surber, Adam Wilson and Logan Tate. Jim Wilson will serve as honorary pallbearer. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, from 6 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Abingdon Senior Center, P.O. Box 1221, Abingdon, VA 24212. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
LAMBERSON - In memory of Dustin W. Lamberson June 1997 - December 2008 The child that never met a stranger, and brought smiles to all that he met. The rainbows & butterflies will be brighter with him at the right hand of God. Love, Dad |
MOORE, Edward Kenney, 81, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. Moore and Elsie Morrisette; and a sister, Joyce Gurian. He is survived by his loving wife, Edna; his children, Wanda Alston, Timothy (Lynne) and Michael (Julia); seven grandchildren, Christopher (Krista), Katherine (Rich), Timothy (fiancee, Melissa), Meredith, Jonathan, Elizabeth and Edward; and great-grandchildren Charles, Jack, Chris, and Alex. He is also survived by his brother, Clarence E. Moore (Dottie) of Reading, Pa.; and one sister, Jeanette Doane of Raleigh, N.C. Edward was a devoted and long time member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. As a young man, he served in the United States Navy. His career included working on the RF&P Railroad until 1958 when he went into the service station business and working at a number of different car dealerships in the Richmond area. Edward also worked part time for H&R Block as a tax preparer for 25 years. Edward was a member of the ACCA Shrine, a past Commander of the ACCA Legion of Honor, a member of the Scottish Rite as well as a member of Westhampton Lodge No. 302. A memorial serivce followed by a Masonic Ceremony will be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church located at Grove Avenue and Meadow Street on Friday, December 11 at 6 p.m. A dinner will be held in the Church Fellowship Hall immediately following the service. Burial is to be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church or to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, ACCA Temple, P.O. Box 9217, Richmond, Va. 23227-0217. |
Edna Mae Jackson ABINGDON, Va. Edna Mae Jackson, 80, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Den nis and Maggie Barlow Widener; her brother, Charles J. Widener; and her husband, William Fred Jackson. She attended the Victory Family Center and enjoyed gardening and canning. Mrs. Jackson was employed with Holiday Inn for 19 years. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Pete Johnson of Abingdon; her sister, Eula Wyatt of Meadowview, Va.; her grandson, Joshua Johnson, Lebanon, Va.; sister-in-law, Vivian Widener; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Penny and Alexis Davidson, Beulah Snead and Lathea Carter. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Greendale Nursing Home for the love, care and support given to Mrs. Jackson. The funeral service for Mrs. Jackson will conducted Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, 427 East Main St., with Pastor Dickie Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Gary Widener, Norman Widener, Jeff Wyatt, Jack Neal, Tracy Wyatt and Brandon Wyatt. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, from 6 until 9 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Home or anytime at the home of her daughter, 14202 Middle Pointe Court, Abingdon, VA. Those wishing to express sympathy online, sign the guest register or view the memorial video tribute may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.co Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, 427 East Main St., Abingdon, VA (276-623-2700), is serving the Jackson family. |
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Dec 9, 2009 The funeral for Edna Ophelia Jamison, 87, of 4415 Old Liberty Drive, Axton, who died Dec. 6, 2009, at her home, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Axton. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens in Martinsville. The family will receive friends for a half-hour before the service Thursday at the church and other times at the home. She was born in Stokes County, N.C., to George Abraham and Mary Ollie Webster Strickland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John William Jamison Sr.; three sisters, Mary L. Florence, Ramona Wilson and Hester Scott; and five brothers, George G. Strickland, Henry L. Strickland, Melvin "Ben" Strickland, Elder Howard Strickland and Grady "Jim" Strickland. Surviving are four children, Argertha Williams of Collinsville, Shirley Jamison of the home, Toi Harrold of Martinsville and John W. Jamison of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren; and four sisters, Gerldine Moyer, Olean Keen, Indiana Hairston and Ruth Redd. Jamison was vice president of East End Remolding Co. in Martinsville for more than 25 years. She volunteered at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville for 15 years and was a founding member of Shiloh Way of the Cross Church in Martinsville, where she ushered and taught Sunday school. She was a member of the path of Eckankar, the Religion of the Light and Sound of God since 1980. Perry-Spencer Funeral Home in Eden, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. |
Mr. Edward O. Jones of 934 W. Wythe St., Petersburg, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA (804) 732-8911, |
at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the , 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, Va. 24018 or the Angels of Assisi, 415 Campbell Ave., SW, Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
Eleanor Rapp Krone, 76, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, at her home in McLean, Virginia., She was born on January 5, 1933, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late Raymond E. Rapp and Florence Aull Rapp. She was the wife of Dr. Norris J. Krone., Mrs. Krone attended Park View Elementary, McFarland Junior High School and graduated from Wilson High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts in European History from George Washington University in 1954., She was a patron of the arts, past President of The Hospitality and Information Service (THIS) for diplomats; Docent at the Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens; member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, Welcome to Washington, Smithsonian Women's Society and St. John's Episcopal Church in McLean. Mrs. Krone also served as a volunteer with the Salvation Army., In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children, Leslie K. Krone-Speck and her husband, Harvey R. Speck of Fanwood, New Jersey, Dr. Stephen J. Krone and his wife, Irene, of Charlottesville, Virginia, Michael T. Krone of Washington, D.C. and Dr. Christopher N. Krone of Bristol, Tennessee; a sister, Sarah Ann Corbett of Gaithersburg, Maryland; three brothers, David A. Rapp of Weyers Cave, Virginia, Dr. Raymond E. Rapp of Weyers Cave, Virginia, and Herbert F. Rapp of Reston, Virginia; and five grandchildren, Christian R. Speck, Allison E. Speck, Zachary A. Krone, Alexander Krone and Noah Krone. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews., Memorial services will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 6715 Georgetown Pike, McLean, Virginia, 11 a.m. Friday, December 11, 2009. |
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Dec 9, 2009 Elizabeth Alphajean Smythers Kiser, 74, of 400 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, N.C. She was born Aug. 22, 1935, in Pulaski to James Delbert Smythers and Ruby Dean Smythers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Abbott Kiser. She was a member of the Fieldale Outreach Ministries and had worked for Pannill Knitting Co. as a sewing machine operator. Surviving are two daughters, Dreama Kiser Gibbons of Martinsville and Theresa Kiser O'Leary of Martinsville; two sisters, Delores Cassell and Kay Patino, both of Crews; a brother, Wayne Smythers of Greenbackville, Va.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Norris Funeral Services with the Rev. Bud Sedwick officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and other times at the home. |
Clara Milbourne Ellis SUFFOLK - Clara Milbourne Ellis was called home to be with God Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at 5:30 a.m. She was born in Norfolk Feb. 14, 1910. She was the only daughter of four children born to Will and Mary Fentress Milbourne - two brothers died in infancy and brother, Charlie Milbourne, died in 1940. "Sissy," as she was called by family members and friends, was reared in a loving home. She joined First Calvary Chapel Baptist in 1938 under the leadership of the late Rev. Willis E. Keeling. She was the widow of John D. Ellis Sr. to whom she was married for 68 years. Survivors include daughters and their husbands, Maryland E. and John Smith of Chesapeake, Jenette E. and Ulysses Sapp of Portsmouth, Jean E. and Kenneth Keeling of Pittsburgh; three sons and their wives, John D. Ellis Jr. and Jessie Ellis of Hampton, Edwin L. and June Ellis of Suffolk, Charles F. and Barbara Ellis of Lawton, Okla. Clara also leaves behind 21 grandchildren, 46 great- grandchildren, and one great- great-grandchild, her namesake, baby Clara; a niece, Madeline Hall and her husband Earl Hall; and a nephew, John Milbourne. A brother, Charlie Milbourne, predeceased her. The funeral will be held at noon Friday, Dec. 11, at Woodland Avenue Baptist Church in Norfolk. The Rev. Marcus Jennings will be officiate., Make a memorial contribution |
Elmer Brown VANSANT, Va. Elder Elmer Brown, age 88, passed away Dec. 8, 2009, at the Maple Grove Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Lebanon, Va., after a long illness. He was born in Drill, Va., in Russell County on July 5, 1921, to William Arthur and Martha Annie Nuckels Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Draper Irene Hess Brown to whom he was married for 39 years; brothers, Herbert McKinnley Brown, Eddith Garland Brown; and a sister, Thelma Inez Brown Street; brothers-in-law, Virgil Berdine Street and James Arthur Pendell; a sister-in-law, Pauline Ratliff Brown; a nephew, Millard Wayne Street; and a great-niece, Amy Brown. He is survived by his present wife of 29 years, Melster Yates Owens Brown; four children survive from his marriage to Draper Irene Hess Brown, Roger Dale Brown of Lorton, Donna Faye Coleman and husband Denny of Richlands, Ola Gay Clevinger and husband Danny of Oakwood and Kenneth Elmer Brown and wife Valerie of Bristol Tennessee. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Andrea Lynn Coleman Clark and husband Jeffery Dale of Salem, Roger Dale Brown Jr. of Dumfries, Carrie Beth Clevinger of Pounding Mill, Vanessa Irene Clevinger of Honaker, and Corey Levi Brown of Bristol Tennessee; two great-grandchildren survive, Jenna Danielle Clark and Allison Layne Clark, both of Salem. Also surviving is a sister, Francis Lucille Pendell of Bristol; and four brothers, Carl Berkley Brown of Colonial Beach, Emory Ferrill Brown of Spotsylvania, Henry Earl Brown of Bristol and Richard Nelson Brown of Bluff City, Tenn.; also several nieces and nephews; two stepdaughters, Lois June Wright and husband Larry of Blountville, Tenn., and Shelia Kay O'Quinn and husband Louie of Vansant; four step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren. He joined the Primitive Baptist church in 1965. He was ordained as an elder in December 1967. He served as an assistant moderator for the Dry Fork Primitive Baptist Church at Vansant from October 1974 thru December 1991 until he requested to be replaced due to health reasons in December 2004. He was an honorary moderator from December 2004 until his passing. He also served as a joint moderator at the Sulpher Springs Primitive Baptist church at Hurley from April 1969 thru February 1990. He then requested to be replaced due to health problems in January 2005. He was an honorary moderator from January 2005 until his passing. He served as assistant moderator at the Lick Creek Primitive Baptist Church from March 1981 until his passing. He was respected by all churches and denominations. He was a dedicated servant of the people and a man of great faith. He entered the U.S. Army in November 1942, serving with Company A 376th Infantry 94th division. As a private first class soldier, he participated in several battles and campaigns in World War II. He was wounded in Germany, therefore, receiving a Purple Heart along with many other medals and ribbons. He left the U.S. Army in December 1945 with an honorable discharge. He was a member of American Legion Post 0164 of Grundy, Va. He was a patriotic citizen who flew the U.S. flag proudly. He was a lifelong coal miner working in Buchanan County for the Red Jacket, Island Creek and Beatrice Pocahontas companies. He retired in July 1976 with a total of 33 years. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was a hard worker who provided for his family as best he could. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at the Dry Fork Primitive Baptist Church with Shawn Dotson and Jeff Dotson officiating. Burial will follow in the Hess-Nuckels Cemetery, Fletcher's Ridge, Va. Grundy VFW Post 7360 will conduct military graveside rites. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. M.J. Thakker, members of the Dry Fork Primitive Baptist Church and members of the Sulpher Springs Primitive Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation, 674 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 1, Charlottesville, VA 22901. The family will receive friends after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Haysi Funeral Home where an evening service will be held at 7 p.m. with Elders Brian Moore and Estil Hackney officiating. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Elmer Elwood Dyer, 78, of Madison, died Monday, December 7, 2009, in Charlottesville., He was born on October 25, 1931, in Madison, the son of the late Vander Adam Dyer and Josie Rilla Broyles Dyer. He was also preceded in death by one son, Mike Dyer; two brothers, Claude Lee Dyer and Hugh Elvin Dyer; one half sister, Sherry Dean; and one great-grandchild, Devin Carson., He is survived by five daughters, Charlotte Pittman and her husband, Walter, of New Market; Ethel Woodward and her husband, Donnie, of Wolftown, Lois Woodward and her husband, Ted, of Wolftown, Audrey Robinson and her husband, Donald, of Rixeyville, Annette Paredes and husband, Fernando, of Hollywood, Florida; one son, Gary E. Dyer and his wife, Della, of Culpeper; two sisters, Gladys Woodward and Irene Hurt, both of Madison; 16 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison conducted by Pastor Jeff Shifflett. The interment will be in Etlan Cemetery., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at the funeral home. |
JOHNSON- In loving memory of Elmore W. "Bro" Johnson, who departed this life December 3, 1988. Time can't erase loving memories. Though 21 years have gone by, we know you're still watching over us, from your home up in the sky. ~Family & Friends |
MATHEWS - Emma Jane Twigg Miller, 80, of Mathews and the widow of William C. Miller, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester., Born Nov. 10, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Enoch Pratt and Gladys Brooks Twigg. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wallace B. Twigg Sr., Jane was a graduate of Mathews High School and Richmond Professional Institute (VCU). After college, she taught commercial subjects at Gloucester High School before opening the Emma Jane Shoppe, a women's specialty clothing store on Main Street in Gloucester, which she ran for over 35 years., After her retirement, she especially enjoyed her favorite pastime of playing bridge and her bridge pals were faithful to her during the time she lived at the Riverside-Mathews Convalescent Center. In her younger days, she was active in the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs and the Eastern Star. She was a member of Mathews Baptist Church., She is survived by her daughter, Catherine M. Williams and her husband, John of Mathews; and two sons, William Pratt Miller and his wife, Anabelle of Fort Myers, Fla., and Christopher C. Miller of Mathews; grandchildren, Nicholas Stump, Jessica Miller, Taylor Williams, Brandon Williams and Alexandra Miller., A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the H. C. Smither Cemetery, Hudgins, Va. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Edward Inabinet and Randy Cooksey, Associate Pastor, both from Mathews Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight, Dec. 8, at the Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home in Mathews. |
KMETZ In loving memory of Ethel M. Kmetz Jan. 29, 1925 ~ Dec. 8, 1999 We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday and days before that, too. We think of you in silence, we speak your name with pride, and we relive our memories of living side by side. Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part. God has you in His keeping - we have you in our heart. Truly missed by Your Husband, Dick, Your 2 Children & Spouses, 4 Grandchildren & Spouses, and 5 Great-Grandchildren |
11 a.m. Wednesday at Fairview United Methodist Church. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
HICKMAN, Eugene W. Sr., 82, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2009. He was the widower of Lois W. Hickman; and is survived by his daughters, Dorothy Bach, Frances Kibler, Sarah Burles and Margaret Hambro; sons, Eugene Wallace Hickman Jr. and Darryl Wayne Hickman; sister, Ruth Wright; sister-in-law, Barbara Hickman; and 13 grandchildren. Mr. Hickman was a U.S. Army WWII veteran and a former sales rep. with Eskimo Pie. His funeral service and interment will be private. |
will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 11, 2009, in Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Elmo McLaurin will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Joanne Huffman Falls; son, Larry H. Falls and his wife, Stephanie, of Buchanan; three granddaughters, Sheryl Falls, Trisha Paskel and Cheyenne Falls; three great-grandsons, Tristen, Hayden and Ethan; two great-granddaughters, Brittney and Janida; son-in-law, Charles Edward (Eddie) Huffman; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at the Troutville Church of the Brethren. Pastor Chris Foster will officiate. Entombment with Military Honors will follow at The Chapel Mausoleum of Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
, entombment will take place at Princess Anne Memorial Park. Selma was a charter member of Holy Family Catholic Church and memorial donations may be made to the church. We would like to thank the staff of the Marian Manor Assisted Living Center for their help and support., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Diana J. FERGUSON 07-20-1968 12-09-2002, It has been seven years ago today that God came down and took you back to Heaven with Him. We know He must have needed a very special angel., Never a day goes by that we do not think of you and miss you so very much. It broke our hearts to let you go. We will never forget that smile and the joy you gave to so many people., Loved and Missed by,, Dad and Mom, All your relatives and, many friends., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Frank was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Frank volunteered at the Laurel Shelter for 12 years. He enjoyed his hobbies of fishing and boating very much. Frank will be remembered by his family and friends with the utmost affection., He was preceded in death by his wife, June Scruggs Riesbeck of 47 years of marriage; parents, John and Carolyn Riesbeck; and brother, Lewis P. Riesbeck., He is survived by children, George Francis Riesbeck and wife, Patricia, John Clay Riesbeck and wife, Christine Elizabeth, Anne Gail Flannery and husband, Calvin, Karen Elizabeth Cannon and husband, Jeffrey; faithful, loving companion, Geraldine Black; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren., A Christian Funeral Liturgy officiated by the Rev. James Cowles will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Therese Catholic Church. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery following the service at 1:30 p.m. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. |
MAHAFFEY, George Joseph, 83, of Heathsville, Va., passed away at his home on Thursday, December 3, 2009 after a long illness. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dawn; daughters, Diane L. Arnold and husband, Ames, of Richmond, Va., Jane Sullivan of Indiana and Elizabeth Garnett of Richmond, Va.; sons, George J. Mahaffey II and wife, Clara, of California, and Kevin O. Mahaffey and wife, Patrice, of Colorado; stepson, Justin Fulcher; sisters, Mary Catherine Hancox of Pennsylvania, Anne Gill and husband, Bill, of Ohio, and Therese Moran and husband, Jack, of Florida; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a United States Army Air Force veteran who served in World War II. He was also a member and past vestryman of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Heathsville, Va. He had a lifelong commitment to public service and served as Executive Director of Boys Clubs of America in Clifton, N.J. and Richmond, Va.; a rehabilitation counselor at James River Correctional Center; Social Worker with the Lancaster and Northumberland County Departments of Social Services; and volunteered and served on the board of the SAIF Water Committee. He was also a member and former president of the Northern Neck Kennel Club and was a member of the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac and the Border Terrier Club of America. Funeral services will be held at Wicomico Parish Episcopal Church in Wicomico Church, Va. on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 2 p.m. Memorial reception immediately following in the parish hall. Memorial contributions may be made to: Take the Lead, P.O. Box 6353, Watertown, N.Y. 13601 or The Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Neck, P.O. Box 564, Kilmarnock, Va. 22482. Online remembrances may be made at the faulknerfamilyfuneralhome.com |
Joan E. Gasparoli, of Roanoke, Virginia, died December 1, 2009. In October, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bob. Joan is survived by her daughter, Lissa and her husband, Steve Gooch; daughter, Linda and her husband, Doug Bristol; daughter, Margaret and her husband, Kevin Tanner; son Tom, wife Joanna, and children, Ashley and Crews; grandchildren, Megan and husband, Brian Snoddy, Matt Gooch, Marissa Gasparoli, Genna and Dillon Tanner, Peyton and Kayla Bristol; and great-grandchild, Jacob Snoddy. After graduation from Lake Forest College outside Chicago, Joan settled briefly in Schenectady, N.Y., where she met Bob while both worked at General Electric. Joan and Bob married in 1949. She raised her family with him in the Roanoke Valley, where they lived for 53 years. Joan was devoted to her family and enjoyed all children. Joan was a teacher and director at Covenant Presbyterian Church Preschool for 25 years. After retirement, she shared her love of reading and children by volunteering for years at Penn Forest and Oak Grove Elementary Schools. A bridge player and sportswoman, she picked up the game of tennis and relished her regular matches with her friends. Joan was also a talented knitter and crocheter who always had a project in the works and made many precious gifts of personal items for her family and grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church on Saturday, December 12, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Msgr. Joseph Lehman celebrating. Family and friends are invited to stay for a reception at the church after the mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oak Grove Elementary School at 5005 Grandin Rd. Ext., Roanoke, VA. 24018, Friends of the Roanoke County Library at 3131 Electric Rd., Roanoke, VA 24018, or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by Oakey's South Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
AVENT, Mrs. Genieve, of 2411 Langston Ave., departed this life December 5, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Avent; two sisters and one brother. She is survived by one sister, Ora Lomax (William); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends; one devoted friend, Dorothy Johnson. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where funeral services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m. Rev. Walter Yarbrough officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. |
She was born and raised in Halifax County, N.C. She had been a resident of Newport News, Va., for 45 years., Gladys retired from Burger King, Inc. (East End) after 32 years of service. She was affectionately known by co-workers and friends as 'Mrs. G.', She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lenora Harvey-Bachelor; and three brothers, Joe Willie, Luther and Jeremiah Bachelor., She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Obadiah (O.B.) Nicholson; her son, Dwight O. Nicholson; sister, Lucille Lynch; brother, Isaiah Bachelor, both of Maryland; sisters-in-law, Doretha Nicholson of Newport News, Va., Corrine Daniels of North Carolina and Polly Bachelor of Maryland; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Oakey's Downtown Chapel with the Rev. T. Bradley Smith of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Guy Clarence Davidson Sr. Guy Clarence Davidson Sr., 72, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was born March 18, 1937, in Wise County, Va., and was a son of the late Earl and Nannie Mae Jordan Davidson. He was raised in Scott County and attended Rye Cove School where both his parents taught. Guy graduated from Virginia State Police Academy in 1954 and had been a Virginia State Trooper. He also worked for the National Auto Theft Bureau, and through his work there, became an honorary West Virginia State Trooper. Guy was also chief of security for Westmoreland Coal Co., a U.S. marshall, deputy sheriff, and had also worked in private investigation. He was a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Frye Davidson; and an infant sister, Doris Anne Davidson. Survivors are his children, Guy C. Davidson Jr. and wife Wendy of Waxhaw, N.C., Diane Rose and husband Tom of Roanoke, Va., and Cora Player and husband Charles of Charlotte, N.C.; his grandchildren, Jordan and Madison Rose, Elizabeth, Katherine and Benjamin Davidson and Caroline and Campbell Player; and special sister-in-law, Helen Frye. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, with Rev. Walter Weikel officiating. Entombment will follow in the Colonial Chapel Mausoleum at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Mitchell, Russell Young, Jack Booher, M.A. Lunsford, Harold Hannah and Ken Phipps. The family will be receiving friends at the Forest Hills Chapel from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. The Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700, is serving the family of Guy Davidson Sr. |
Gwendolyn Elaine Cantrell, 70, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, at a local hospital., She was born in Kentucky on April 28, 1939, the daughter of the late Woodrow and Bertha Elliott Cantrell. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Stephen Cantrell; and her best friend and longtime companion, Brenda E. Thompson., Elaine was retired from the University of Virginia Medical Computing Department as an Accountant and was a United States Army veteran. She was a faithful Christian and dedicated member of First Christian Church., She is survived by her stepmother, Joyce P. Cantrell of Ashland, Kentucky; six brothers and sisters, Woodrow Cantrell and his wife, Mary, of Dover, Delaware, Woodrow Cantrell III and his wife, Barb, of Streamwood, Illinois, Robert Matthew Cantrell and his wife, Carol, of Ashland, Kentucky, Judy Cantrell and her friend, Chris, of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Stephanie Scheid and her husband, Dave, of Sedalia, Missouri, and Rita Reavell of Yorba Linda, California; and numerous nieces and nephews., She is also survived by her Virginia family of 50 years, Fred and Sandra Shifflett and their children; along with the Thompson family, brothers, Ronnie and Larry and their children; and her adopted daughter, Mary Beth Shelar and her son., A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Maple Grove Christian Church with Mr. Jeff Villio officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Teague Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the First Christian Church Building Fund, 1032 Linden Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902. |
Ms. Sylvia McCoy Hale, 73, of High Point, N.C., passed away on December 6, 2009. She was born on October 29, 1936, in Montgomery County to Walter F. McCoy Jr. and Virginia P. Kessler McCoy. In addition to her parents, Ms. Hale was preceded in death by a brother, Walter "Skeeter" McCoy; and two sisters, Romona Guilliams and Alice M. Plunkett. Surviving are a daughter, Valerie Hale, of Charlotte; two sons, Billy Hale and wife, Karen, of Lynchburg, Va., and Jay Hale and wife, Donna, of Greensboro; three grandchildren, Phillip, Tracy and Tori Hale; a brother, Joe McCoy and wife, Kaye, of Rye, Texas; a sister, Midge M. Ovenshire and husband, Dave, of Bedford, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Greater Piedmont Team Challenge, P.O. Box 77914, Greensboro, N.C. 27417. Arrangements are by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point. Online condolences may be at, Make a memorial contribution |
Harvey L. Jones In loving memory of my husband, our father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle, who departed this life one year ago today. Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Gone but never forgotten. Your Family |
She was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church as well as a member of both the Ladies Philoptochos Society and the Golden Hearts., She is survived by her four loving children, Ellen Smith and husband, Eugene, Christine Thomas and husband, Charles, Mary Anas, and George Anas and wife, Jaquelyn. Surviving grandchildren are Shannon Lenisa and husband, Claudio, Alan Smith, Steve Smith, Charlie Thomas and wife, Elizabeth, Zack Thomas, Katherine Birnbaum and husband, Adam, Suzanne Jurich and husband, Bryan; and great-grandchildren, Dante and Bella Lenisa, Hayley and Ryan Birnbaum, and Connor Jurich. She is also survived by siblings, Lou Cocolis, Virginia Karidavis, Zack Zambetis and wife, Tina., A prayer service will be conducted by Father George Chioros at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at the Peninsula Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, at 60 Traverse Road, Newport News., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Golden Hearts or the charity of your choice. |
Helen Kathryn Medica, 74, of Scottsville, Virginia, died peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at her home with her loving family at her side., She was born May 29, 1935, in New York City, the daughter of Marguerite and James Barry Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Monaghan., She is survived by her husband, Adolph John; her sons, John of The Plains, Virginia, and James of Aldie, Virginia; daughters- in-law, Megan and Kimberly; and her grandchildren, John Paul, Lauren Holly and Owen Christopher., Helen grew up in New York City, graduated from Notre Dame Academy and the Katharine Gibbs School of New York. She modeled at the Ford Modeling Agency of New York through which she met and later married her husband of 52 years Adolph John. A resident of Scottsville, Virginia, for 19 years she invested her time supporting and regularly attending the St. George Catholic Church. She served as a member of the board of Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville-Albemarle and participated in many local charitable functions and causes. Helen enjoyed her leisure time as a member of the Virginia Creepers Garden Club, Tri-County Riding Club and the Farmington Country Club. In addition she participated in local bridge and yoga groups. She also enjoyed traveling extensively around the world throughout her life. Most importantly Helen treasured and maximized the time spent with her loving family., The family would like to thank the Hospice of the Piedmont for their vocational excellence, tremendous responsiveness, support and care of Helen during the final phase of her life in addition to the medical staff at Martha Jefferson Hospital., A memorial mass to celebrate her life will be held at St. George Catholic Church of Scottsville, Virginia, on 11 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009. |
will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk by the Rev. Nathan Gragg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6 until 7 p.m. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory Of Norfolk Police Officer Robert C. Hill April 1, 1923 - December 9, 1959 Fifty years have come and gone and yet you are always in our hearts. We love and miss you dearly. Your Loving Wife Frances, Children Richard, David, Frank, Steven and Sandra., Make a memorial contribution |
Evelyn Lee Holloway NORFOLK - Evelyn Lee Holloway, 76, passed quietly and gently into eternal rest Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. She was a native of Norfolk and the daughter of the late G. Curtis Sr. and Bessie Berry Lee. She was the wife of Menalcus L. Holloway. Mrs. Holloway was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and Morgan State University. Mrs. Holloway retired as an elementary school teacher from the Norfolk public school system and taught many years at Robert Park Elementary School. She was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church and a founder and member of the Twinks Civic and Social Club. She is survived by her husband, Menalcus L. Holloway of the home; sisters, Pauline Lee Clark, her twin, Eleanor Lee Sadler (Donald Sr.), Shirley Lee Nelson and Jacquelyn P. Lee; a brother, Curtis Lee Jr.; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by a brother, Ralph Allen Lee and a sister, Christine Lee Anderson. A funeral will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 12, at noon in First Calvary Baptist Church, 813 Henry St., with the Rev. Dr. Johnnie L. White officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Viewing will be Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Her body will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Saturday. The funeral will assemble at the church at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 11, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Glenn McCrickard officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cloverdale Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 85, Cloverdale, Va. 24077, or the Ronald McDonald House, 2224 Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va. 24014. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
Lula Wallace Huffman, 88, of Buena Vista, Va., died December 6, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Jean Martin Hurt, 63, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, December 7, 2009, after a courageous 12 year battle with Alzheimer's, which she fought with great strength and grace. Born on December 20, 1945, in Galax, she was a daughter of the late Betty Jo Quillen Martin and Rayburn R. Martin, who survives. An incredibly loving and caring wife and mother, she is also survived by her husband of 33 years, Frank W. Hurt; daughter, Kendall Hurt and friend, Adam Z. Markham; son, Kenneth Hurt; grandson, Nicholas Hurt; brothers, Ron Martin and wife, Raiza Guerra, and Jim Martin and friend, Joan Gillespie; and sister, Sharon Blevins and husband, Larry. A celebration of Jean's life will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at the Friendship Retirement Community Resident's Center, 327 Hershberger Road, Roanoke, Va. The family would like to thank the staff of the Palliative Care Unit of Roanoke Memorial Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the , 2728 Colonial Ave., SW, Roanoke, Va. 24015. Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke, is serving the Hurt family and online condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
BRADY, Irene Parton, 80, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester C. Brady; and a daughter, Patsy A. Wheeler. Surviving are three daughters, Barbara Moon, Linda B. Hooks of Ashland and Janice Mathews (Richard) of Mechanicsville; two sons, Ralph Wheeler (Connie) of Powhatan and Tim Wheeler (Kim) of Williamsburg; two sisters, Clara Marlow and Joyce Williams; three brothers, James Parton, Max Parton and Jim Parton, all of North Carolina; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family would like to thank Ashland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Hospice of Central Virginia for their loving care. |
JOHNSON - Joseph Clifford "Scoop" Once again your birthday has arrived and we want to wish you a very Happy 38th Birthday. We miss you very much. We will always love you. Love, Bay, Junnie, Xzavier, Tanger, Asia, Kevin & Man |
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James Asa Crabtree ST. PAUL, Va. The funeral service for James Asa Crabtree will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel with the Pastors Tim Hobson, Danny Darnell and Bob Steffey officiating. Burial will follow in Crabtree Family Cemetery on Sandy Ridge Road, Cleveland, Va. Pallbearers will be Wesley Crabtree, Mike Crabtree, Danny Crabtree, Leon Musick, Dean Musick, Ryan Emminizer, Darrell Ball, Christian Emminizer, David Winters and Danny Griffith. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Lester, James Lester, Tommy Dotson and Hassell Tiller. James Asa Crabtree, 75, entered into the house of our Lord, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. Combs Funeral Service, 291 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266, (276) 889-4444, is serving the Crabtree family. |
A resident of Hampton since the early 60's, he was retired from the Northrop Grumman Ship Building Company., James (Little Boy) grew up in Southampton County, Va., where he attended the Franklin County School System. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, Newport News., He is survived by a son, Allen Person, Hampton, Va.; Margaret Wimbush, Brooklyn, N.Y., Winnie Mae Mundy, Queens, N.Y., Viola Powell, Franklin, Va., Betty Suiter Graham, Albany, N.Y.; a special niece, Teresa Cole of Franklin, Va., Viewing will be held noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St., Newport News, VA 23607. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at Gethsemane Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Dwight Riddick, officiating. Interment will follow at the Southview Cemetery, Franklin, Va. Condolences may be sent to the family at |
PROFFITT, Jane Elizabeth, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 8, 2009. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Will Hazell and Fannie Mallory Proffitt. She is survived by several cousins, including devoted cousin, George T. Mallory (Elsie); and faithful friends, Jackie G. Stallings, Ann Flowers and Sadie Whiteside. Jane was a lifelong member of Patterson Avenue Baptist Church. She was devoted to her church, where she taught Sunday School for 50 years. Jane retired as Vice President of Sovran Bank, formerly First and Merchants National Bank and now Bank of America, after 44½years of service. She loved and touched the lives of many young people through her church and work. She was known to many as Aunt Jane or Miss Jane. Remains rest at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 11, at Patterson Avenue Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Patterson Avenue Baptist Church, 4301 Patterson Ave., Richmond, Va. 23221. |
He was born May 6, 1925 in Oklahoma City, Okla. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and his Masters from George Washington University, and was a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College., He will be remembered for his 26 years of active service to the U.S. Navy. Before his retirement from active service in 1968, he commanded two destroyers, the Barney and the Hartley. Later he served as an aide to General Maxwell Taylor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He assisted with the building of six aircraft carriers, as an engineer, with the Department of the Navy until his retirement from civil service in 1987., He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Cofer Faull., He is survived by a daughter, Nancy Lynne Miller of Kill Devil Hills, N.C. and her husband, Douglas; a son, Douglas Cecil Faull of Fairfax, Va. and his wife Cheryl; a grandson, Shawn Douglas Ross Faull of Fairfax; and a sister, Sacra Faull Vaughan of Decatur, Ga. and her husband, Rex., In celebration of his life, the family will hold a memorial service at Patriot's Colony, 6000 Patriots Colony Drive, Williamsburg, at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11. Arrangements are being made for interment at Arlington Cemetery. |
He was a native and lifelong Virginia resident. Mr. Payne was the owner and operator of The Sign Man for many years. He was a Past President of the York County Business Association, Past President of the Virginia Sign Association, and was a member of the York County Beautification Committee., Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Athelia Payne; four children, John C. Payne and his wife, Alexandria, Ilonda Gregory and her husband, Clyde, Nadien Smith and her husband, Paul, and Kathy Netherland and her husband, Terry; a special nephew, Ray Colon and his wife, Linda; five grandchildren, Luke Colon and his wife, Jennifer, Erika Wilson and her husband, Robert, Tasha Cioffi and her husband, Keith, Michael Gregory and Tina Fulgham; and nine great-grandchildren., A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Faith Baptist Church, by the Rev. Robert Wilson, followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall., Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 5524 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Johnny Osborne ST. PAUL, Va. Funeral services for Johnny Osborne will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, Va., with Rev. Mike Moore and Rev. Darrell Fletcher officiating. Committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Va. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home and go in procession to the cemetery leaving at 10:15 a.m. Thursday. Pallbearers will be Garland Osborne, Tommy Harmon, Nelson Rynes, John Meade, Wayne Meade, Bryan Osborne, Darrell Duty, and Randall Salyer. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Willis, Jim Campbell, Blake Whitenack, Tommy Bledsoe, Rich Kirby, Homer Gilbert, Jim Gilbert, Ken Hall, Danny Osborne, Todd Meade, Matthew Osborne, and Brent Fletcher. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 546, St. Paul, VA Online condolences may be sent to the Osborne family through our Web site at |
Jacqueline D. Johnson PORTSMOUTH - Jacqueline "Jackie" Dashiell Johnson, 56, of the 300 block of Thelmar Lane, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 in a local hospital. Services are pending at this time. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
11 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
Joseph Herbert Handy BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. James Herbert Handy, age 80. passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 19, 1929, to the late Sebert Handy and Lokiel Lampkins Handy. He had lived in Sullivan County for most of his life and worked in housekeeping at Bristol Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Gateway Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Virginia Handy; son, James Allen Handy; grandson, David Allen Handy; twin brother, Herman "Peanut" Handy and wife Erma Lee; one niece, Connie Ann Hicks. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at 7 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Charles Brooks officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Gunnings Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family members. Online condolences may be registered at, Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
JENKINS In loving memory of my husband, our loving father and our grandfather, Joseph Jenkins Jr., who departed this life three years ago today, December 9, 2006. Nothing can ever take away The love our hearts hold dear. Fond memories linger everyday Remembrance keeps him near. Wife, Maxine, Sons, Joseph III & Jason Granddaughters, Sydney, Maya & Maisen Daughters-in-law, Charmagyne and Latisha |
BROWN, Joyce Kanary, 70, of Chesterfield, passed away December 6, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Frederick M. Brown; her son, Joseph E. Brown and his wife, Peggy; two grandchildren, Amanda and Adam Brown. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
ANDERSON, Junius M. Jr. "Chubby," 67, of Ashland, departed this life December 6, 2009. Remains rest at the F. E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B Street, Ashland. Funeral notice later. fedabneyfuneralhome.com |
HASKINS - In loving memory of Kevin Rashaun Haskins. Happy 25th Birthday. With our love forever. Mom and Grandmom |
will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 9, in Indian River Baptist Church, 1600 Laurel Ave., Chesapeake. Interment will be private. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to send condolences and to sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
Smythers Elizabeth Alphajean Smythers Kiser, 74, of Martinsville, Va., passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. on Friday, December 11, 2009, at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Lamonte H. Tupper II, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, at a local hospital., He was born January 15, 1921, in New York City, to the late Lamonte H. Tupper and the late Mary Cecilia Stokes Tupper., Mr. Tupper was a private investor., He is survived by his beloved wife, Constance N. Tupper., A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Church of Our Savior, 1165 Rio Road East, Charlottesville, VA 22901. |
Leota Evonne Kelley SALTVILLE, Va. Leota Evonne Kelley, Age 65, passed away on Dec. 8, 2009, in the Wellmont Hospice house after a long battle with cancer. She was a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Rachel Smith; and brother, Kenneth Smith Survivors: her husband, Curtis "H.C." Kelley; son, Scott Kelley, Monticello. Ky.; grandson, Samuel Kelley; five sisters, Geneva Odum, Abingdon, Va., Imogene Arnold, Kingsport, Tenn., Lalia Price, Saltville, Patsy Brown, Baltimore, Linda Crewey, Columbus, Ohio, two brothers, Robert Smith, Saltville and Stanley Smith, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Leota E. Kelley will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at the Lighthouse Baptist Church with the Rev. Benny Frye, Rev. Reynolds Frye officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the church prior to the service. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the Mount Rose Cemetery. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Pro-Career Inc., Wellmont Hospice and Johnston Memorial Cancer Center chemo nurses. Online condolences may be sent to, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is serving the Leota Kelley family. |
Lewis L. Hairston |
Dec 9, 2009 The funeral for Lewis "Wack" Lovace Hairston, 59, of Martinsville, who died Dec. 3, 2009, was held Tuesday at Hairston Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William A. Shackleford officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Roger Hairston, Lewis Giles, Frank Chisolm, Eric Pettie, Alvin Jamison and Joe Hairston. |
Linda Ann Bright BRISTOL, Va. Burial for Linda Ann Bright will be in Mountain View Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009. Honorary pallbearers will be John Creed, Barry Bright, Bartley Bright, Blake Bright, Barrett Bright, Earl Blankenbeckler, Robert Gilmer, and Joe Whitt. Online condolences may be registered at, Linda Ann Bright, age 69, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at Wellmont Hospice House after a lengthy battle with cancer. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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Dec 9, 2009 Lolene I. Atkins, 80, of Bassett, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Trinity Mission Nursing Home in Rocky Mount. She was born April 25, 1929, in Ferrum to Thomas Moulton Ingram and Cora Lee Carter Ingram. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Atkins; a daughter, Janice Marie Dillon; six sisters, Colleen Ingram, Stella Mildred Ingram, Lala Wade, Bessie Anderson, Irene Perrow and Nancy Robertson; and five brothers, Clyde Ingram, Eugene Ingram, Euell Ingram, Grady Ingram and Aubrey Ingram. She retired from the J.D. Bassett Furniture plant and for several years had cared for her special needs grandson. Surviving are two daughters, Jackie Johnston and Dianne Anderson, both of Rocky Mount; two sons, Harrille Lee Atkins Jr. and Roger Dale Atkins, both of Bassett; two sisters, Elizabeth Carter of Hampton and Geneva Hawker of Oxford, N.C.; four brothers, James Ingram, Moulton Ingram Jr. and Wayne Ingram, all of Danville, and Ronnie Ingram of Richmond; 14 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett and other times at the home of her daughter, Dianne Anderson, 1635 Ball Park Road, Rocky Mount. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Betty Marshall officiating. Burial will be in Henry Memorial Park. |
Lorraine Doolan Ubry, 68, of Palmyra, died on Monday, December 7, 2009, at her home., She was born on April 5, 1941, in Trenton, New Jersey, a daughter of the late William and Virginia (Mycoff) Doolan., Mrs. Ubry was a member of Seay's Chapel United Methodist Church, a homemaker and enjoyed knitting and cooking., Survivors include her husband, Richard Leroy Ubry; a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Joseph Dilmore of New Jersey; two sisters, Lillian Hortman and Carol Brady, both of South Carolina; and two grandsons, Justin and Jason Dilmore., A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, December 11, 2009, at Seay's Chapel United Methodist Church officiated by the Reverend Dorian Powell., Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville is handling arrangements. |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with Rev. John Fox officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Belmont Baptist Church or to the Vinton Life Saving Crew. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Online condolences at, Make a memorial contribution |
Lue Sina Dolinger Barr CHILHOWIE, Va. Lue Sina Dolinger Barr, age 79, passed away on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, Va. She was born in Grayson County, Va., on Feb. 8, 1930, to the late Charles Franklin and Emma Dolinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Barr; and several brothers and sisters. She was a member of the Marion Seventh-day Adventist Church and loved her two grandchildren dearly. Survivors Include: one son, Charles G. Barr, Marion; two daughters, Mary Sue Barr, Chilhowie Debbie Wilson, Chilhowie; one brother, David Dolinger, North Wilkesboro, N.C.; two sisters, Agnes Greer and husband Russ, Lenoir, N.C., Gladys Stephens, Aberdeen, Md.; two grandsons, Robert Stephen Vanhoozer and Charles Adam Vanhoozer; a special friend and neighbor, Butch Hatfield.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, from the Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie with Pastor Mark Totten officiating. Interment will follow in the Southfork Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie is serving the family Mrs. Barr. |
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s will be held at a later date in Connecticut. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
BLANKENSHIP - In loving memory of my friend, Margaret. Yesterday's happiest moments are today's dearest memories. Donnie |
POQUOSON - Margaret Freeman Forrest, 99, a native and lifelong resident of Poquoson, passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009., Mrs. Forrest was a graduate of Poquoson High School and Fredricksburg State Teachers College (now Mary Washington University). She taught in Poquoson Public Schools for 28 years and was a member of the Poquoson Retired Teachers Association. She was a lifetime member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for 20 years; as a lifelong lover of music, she sang in the Chancel Choir for 60 years, and organized and directed the Youth Choir; a member of the Mary Lizzie Circle; a member of the Weslyn Service Guild; and in 1963, helped to write the history of Tabernacle Church., Mrs. Forrest was preceded in death on July 29, 2009 by her husband of 74 years, A. S. "Shim" Forrest; her parents, Olive Lawson and E. T. Freeman; sisters, Lillian Freeman, Carrie Hawkins and husband, Howard, Lenora Gillespie and husband, John, and Myra Freeman; and brothers, John Freeman, and E. T. Freeman Jr., She is survived by her daughter, Betsy Forrest; sisters-in-law, Ida Freeman, and Shirley Freeman; nieces, Elizabeth Freeman, Susan Garvin (Ralph), Caroline Kepley (Jackie), Victoria Stewart (Bill), and Nancy Topping (Chuck); nephews, John Gillespie Jr. (Meredith), and E. T. Freeman III (Cheryl); a number of great-nieces and great-nephews; and family of her heart, Stormy and Charlie St. Clair, and Christine and John Talley., The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. today, at the Tabernacle United Methodist Church fellowship hall, immediately followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary by the Rev. Dr. Bill Wash and the Rev. Milford C. Rollins. Burial will follow at Smith Memorial Cemetery, Poquoson. At other times, the family will be at 841 A Poquoson Avenue., Special thanks to Debbie Simmons and Lucy Mae, for their loving care and support., Memorial contributions may be made to the Poquoson Rescue Squad, 830 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson, VA 23662; or to Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 831 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson, VA 23662; or to the A. S. Forrest Scholarship Fund, Randolph Macon College Advancement Office, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, VA 23005., Claytor Rollins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences to |
Margaret King |
Dec 9, 2009 The funeral for Margaret Louise King, 67, of Fieldale, who died Dec. 3, 2009, was held Tuesday at the Pentecostal Assembly Building. Bishop MacDaniel Preston officiated. Burial was in the Ross-Davis family cemetery in Bassett. Pallbearers were Michael Jefferson, Bernard King, Charles Cummings, Willie Edmonds, Brian Hailey and Coy King. Hines Funeral Services handled arrangements. |
BYRD, Marie Watkins "Toni," of Richmond, departed this life December 6, 2009. She was born to the late Lillian Goode and Robert Watkins on December 20, 1946. She leaves to cherish her memory a very devoted family: her husband, Carl Byrd Sr.; two sons, Lamont Watkins and Carl Byrd Jr.; stepchildren, Tamika Lawrence and Sherrod Hewlett; grandchildren, Montesha Jones, Lamont and Latricia Wright, and Takara Byrd; goddaughter, Kimberly Archer; one brother, Jerome Watkins; little sister, Donnalee James; sisters-in-law, Lydia and Rosita Byrd; brothers-in-law, James, Jerome and Lawrence Byrd (Angela); devoted cousins, Ellen Christian, Ada Taylor and Gale Harris; a host of other relatives and friends; devoted lifelong friends, Florence Jackson, Gloria Jennings, Patricia Reynolds, Alene Wells, Deborah Lundy, Saralee Vaughan and Catherine Jones. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Remains will lie in state Thursday, 10 a.m., at Moore Street Baptist Church, 1408 W. Leigh St., where services will be held at 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Alonza Lawrence, pastor, officiating. Eulogy by Pastor Marvin Jefferson. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. |
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LAUTERBACH, Marion L., 100, of Glen Allen, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 7, 2009. She died peacefully at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. "Buck" Lauterbach; a great-granddaughter, Anna Christine Borger; and all of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by three devoted daughters, Norma L. Evenson, Lana L. Ferrell and her husband, William H. "Billy" Ferrell Jr., and Margaret L. Swift and her husband, Andrew C. Swift Sr.; eight grandchildren, Melanie Bernier, Christopher "Chris" Walton, Timberley Borger, William H. "Will" Ferrell III, Charles "Jeff" Ferrell, James "Danny" Ferrell, Monica Adams, and John Coleman Martin; and 16 great-grandchildren. She lived her whole life in Glen Allen as a homemaker with a brief period of work as a proofreader with Garrett & Massey Printing Co. and as a cafeteria worker at Longdale Elementary School in Glen Allen. She was a lifetime member of Biltmore Baptist Church in Glen Allen and she loved the Lord with all her heart. The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, at Biltmore Baptist Church, 1300 New York Ave., Glen Allen, Va. 23060, with Dr. Dennis Stamey officiating. Burial to follow at Westhampton Memorial Park, with a reception to follow at Biltmore Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Biltmore Baptist Church Benevolent Fund. |
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LUMBERTON, N.C. - Max Biggs Bryan, of Lumberton, N.C., died at Southeastern Regional Medical Center on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009., Mr. Bryan served in the United States Army during World War II, as an original member of the 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion. The battalion received the rarely awarded Presidential Unit Citation for heroism in February, 2001. He later served in the 82nd Airborne. Mr. Bryan also received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart., In 1989, during the 45th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, Mr. Bryan was reunited with a Belgian woman and her son, whom he had rescued from under enemy fire during battle in Rochelinval., Mr. Bryan was an Eagle Scout and a 58-year member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Yorktown Masonic Lodge, #1. He retired from NASA- Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., in 1986 and was the founding Chairman of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association, a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and the Battle of the Bulge Association. |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, in the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Dillon officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery located off 220. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14777 Church Street, Eagle Rock, Va., 540-884-2276., Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Melanie Holmes Williams of 911 Prince Ave., Petersburg, departed this life Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. She was born Sept. 9, 1955, to the late Mary Elizabeth Terry and James Edward Holmes. Melanie attended Peabody High School in 1971., She was employed at Genes Kitchen, Petersburg for many years, for 16 years at Hopewell Health Care Center and later at Southside Regional Medical Center for two years. Mrs. Williams was a member of New Beginning Ministries., She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Robert Williams "Slim" of Petersburg; her one and only daughter, Teruko Holmes Seward (Cornelius); three grandchildren, Javonte' T. and Jaquan D. Holmes, and Jaytrez L. Mason; two brothers, Rodney L. Holmes (Andria) and Edward R. Holmes (Catherine); a host of other relatives and friends., A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at the chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, with the Elder Charles Williams of New Beginnings Ministries officiating. The interment will be in Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery, Petersburg. The family will assemble at the residence one hour prior to the service., Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg., Please send online condolences to: |
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Micajah Aubrey Hicks Jr., 73, of Albemarle County, died on Saturday, December 5, 2009., He was born on September 26, 1936, to the late Micajah Aubrey Hicks Sr. and Margaret Smith Hicks. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Davis Hicks; and one son, Micajah Matthew Hicks., He is survived by three daughters, Lorna Williams and her husband, Kenny, of Kents Store, Margaret Ballard and her husband, Daniel, of Charlottesville, and Audria Jean Hicks and her husband, Robert Barnett, of Charlottesville; two sons, Nelson Aubrey Hicks of Waynesboro, and Jesse Hicks and his wife, Nancy, of Palmyra; one sister, Catherine Angel of North Carolina; nine grandchildren, Matthew Aaron Williams, Kyle Edward Williams, John Daniel Ballard, Jennifer Leandra Ballard, Melissa Sue Waycaster, Ashley Jean H icks, Stephanie Faye Hicks, Michael Aubrey Hicks, and Kevin Micajah Hicks, and two great-grandchildren, Garrett Reese Williams and Kayla Mae Williams., Micajah retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation in 1995 after 35 years of service and spent his retirement farming., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at the Anderson Funeral Home., Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009, at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Mountain Plain Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend David Collyer officiating and Colin Deibert special speaker., Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Her life began on June 20, 1956, the daughter, of Gladys Fields and the late Lawrence McCross. She was employed by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as an Executive Housekeeper at the Woodlands. She proudly served her country in the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged as a Staff Sergeant. Throughout her lifetime, she made many friends and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her., She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Jones Jr., She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her devoted son, James Jones; her mother, Gladys Fields; her sister, Theresa McCross White (Ronald); her brothers, Jeffrey McCross and Damieon McCross; her maternal grandmother, Jessie M. Dales; her five grandchildren; and a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends., The family will receive friends and Mrs. Jones may be viewed in Whiting's Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009. Final arrangements will be held in Newark, N.J. |
will be held at Bayside Presbyterian Church, 1400 Ewell Road, Virginia Beach, Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. A reception will follow in the social hall. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sentara Foundation, 6015 Poplar Hall Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502 or Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507, or to a charity of choice., Make a memorial contribution |
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Otis R. Mullins PORTSMOUTH - Services for Otis Ray Mullins will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at noon on Friday, December 11, 2009, in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond, Va. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the , 2728 Colonial Ave., Suite 2, Roanoke, Va. 24015. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
Ned Portoghese, 90, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, at his home, surrounded by his family singing some of his favorite songs., He was born May 21, 1919, in Flint, Michigan, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Girolamo and Ignazia Portoghese. He also was preceded in death by his brother, John Portoghese; and his sister, Jean Hunter., A veteran of World War II, he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marie Portoghese; his daughters, Nacia Miller and her husband, Marc, of Toronto, Canada, Josie Loyd of Charlottesville; and former son-in-law, George Pipkin and his wife, Barbara Strauss; grandchildren, Cora Houghton of Charlottesville, Rachel Copeland and her husband, Reggie, of Fairfax, Laurel Smith and her husband, Jedd, of Charlottesville, and Aaron Miller of Toronto, Canada; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, including Frank Cipolla Jr., who was a great support to the family during Ned's last days; sister-in-law, Francis Cipolla; and brother-in-law, Frank Cipolla Sr., He also leaves to cherish his memory, countless friends in his neighborhood, at the Senior Center, at the Dante Society and in many other areas of his life where his good humor and kindness touched lives and left warm memories., A funeral service will be held 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Church of the Incarnation., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the MS Society and Hospice of the Piedmont. |
Nellie was a member of Harman Full Gospel church in Bandy, Va., She is survived by loving son and daughter, David Patton Bliss Elswick and his wife, Margaret of Yorktown, Va., and Mrs. Nita Harp and husband, Moody of Newport News, Va.; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; four sisters, Mrs. Lucille Hayes and husband, James of Yorktown, Mrs. Lorraine Wyatt and husband, Jim of Hampton, Mrs. Betty Jessee of Tazewell, and Mrs. Janie Barnette of Whitaker Ridge, Va., There will be a life celebration at the Hurst Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., with interment at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va. |
Ninevah C. Blevins KONNAROCK, Va. Ninevah C. Blevins, age 84, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Mr. Blevins and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236, 276-475-3631. |
will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, with Pastor Chris Amos officiating. The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please share a memory with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be at Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the William Levi Old Jr., M.D. Scholarship at Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia 23943 or to a favorite charity. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Ollie C. Cloyd Ollie C. Cloyd, 79, 27 Court St., departed this life on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Grace Health Care in Abingdon, Va. Arraignments are incomplete. Mr. Cloyd and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc., 423-764-8584 |
Eula B. Parris PORTSMOUTH - Mrs. Eula Bessie Parris, 92, passed away peacefully Dec. 7, 2009 with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Eula was born Feb. 21, 1917 in Bessemer City, N.C., to the late Mr. and Mrs. Worth Albert Smith. She was the widow of Leonard Clayton Parris Jr. and was also predeceased by a daughter, Jeannie Kuhlman. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she loved caring for her home and taking extra good care of her family. She was a former member of Collinswood Baptist Church until her health began to fail her. She was strong in her faith and was a true blessing to everyone. Those left to cherish her memory are five daughters, Betty JoAnn Varni and husband Randy, Brenda Kay Hoover and husband Bill, Barbara Jo Luckert, Tina D. Brown and husband David, and Patricia L. Mason and husband James; two sons, Richard A. Morgan and wife Joyce and Gary M. Parris and wife Terry; 19 wonderful grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Wright and Faye Council; and two brothers, Bobby Smith and Worth Albert Smith Jr. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, in the Twin County Funerals Sanctuary, Galax, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
She is survived by three sons, Paul Wharton, Tony Wharton (Nichelle), and Todd Wharton; two daughters, Geneva Wharton (Gary), and Paula Sanders (Allen); life partner, Thomas Sanders; five brothers; two sisters; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends., Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th Street, Newport News, VA (757) 380-0251. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at First Baptist Church East End, 3000 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Family and friends are to assemble at 32 Colony Road, Newport News, by 10 a.m., for the procession to the church. Condolences may be sent to |
Attorney Walker was the son of the late Attorney William R. Walker Sr. and Letetia F. Walker. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years of marriage, Lutetia Holloway Walker; one sister, Mary Louise Smith; five brothers, William R. Walker Jr., Thomas F. Walker, Wendell R. Walker, Walter T. Walker and James L. Walker., He received his early education at the original John Marshall School and Huntington High School from which he graduated with honors. He completed his undergraduate degree at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Va., which he graduated with honors. He furthered his education at Howard University School of Law in Washington D.C., where he received his law degree. In 1951, he entered into law practice with his father and brother, Attorney W. R. Walker and later he organized the law firm of Walker, Smith, Felton, and Scott and continued in practice for a period of more than 38 years. During his career, Attorney Walker became the first African American judge to be appointed in Hampton, Va. Mr. Walker was also a member of the legal staff of the Virginia Conference of the NAACP and, as such, participated in law cases bringing about desegregation of the Newport News City Public Schools, Newport News Ship Building Drydock Company, and the Riverside Hospital. During his legal career, he was member of the Peninsula Bar Association, Newport News Bar Association, the American Bar Association, Old Dominion Bar Association, and the Statewide Organization of African American Lawyers in which he served as the state president. In 1990, he received the Traditional of Excellence Award, the highest honor presented by the General Practice section of the Virginia State Bar. He was also selected as a fellow of the Virginia Law Foundation., Attorney Walker was a community activist, and he served on the boards or as a member of following community organizations: president of the United Way of the Peninsula, chairman of the Hampton Alumni chapter of the United Negro College Fund, chairman of the advisory board of the corpse of the Salvation Army, city of Hampton as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals, Board of Correction of State of Virginia appointment by L. Douglas Wilder, Beta Lambda Chapter of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, past Basileus of the Alpha Alpha Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, lifetime member of the NAACP, Hampton Roads Boys' Club, Heritage Council of the Girl Scouts, Newport News and Hampton Branch of the NAACP Judicial Circuit Legal Aid Society, Peninsula Legal Aid Society, Institute of Community Health, Peninsula Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. He also received the Freedom Fighters Award from the Hampton Branch NAACP., In 1994, he was honored with joint resolution accommodation by the General Assembly of Virginia for commitment to the voting rights for leadership and overcoming barriers to participation in the democratic process. He received an award of recognition for Black History from St. Mark United Church of Christ in 2009 for outstanding service in the Hampton and Newport News communities., He was a lifetime member of Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church in Newport News, Va., where served as a church elder and trustee., A wake will be held on Thursday, Dec 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church, 830 25th St. in Newport News, Va. A homegoing service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the church where Pastor Lawrence Willis will officiate. His remains will lie in state at 10 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Norfolk. |
Michael Wayne Pifer, 49, of Dublin, Va., passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
at noon on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Lawrence D. Priest VIRGINIA BEACH - Lawrence David Priest, 54, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, in Portsmouth. He was born Jan. 9, 1955 in La Chapelle- Saint- Mesmin, France and grew up in the San Francisco area. He was the son of Benjamin F. Priest of Sunnyvale, Calif., and the late Patricia A. Lapado Priest. Larry entered the U.S. Navy in 1975 where he served on the USS George Washington, USS John Marshall, and the USS Jacksonville as a submarine chief petty officer and nuclear plant supervisor. He worked as a nuclear engineer at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard for 19 years after earning his B.S. mechanical engineering degree at the University of Virginia in 1990. While working he earned an M.S. degree in administration from Central Michigan University and was adjunct faculty for Tidewater Community College for 19 years teaching HVAC technologies. He earned many awards from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. His love of teaching technology to others touched hundreds at his former 30- year combined Navy military and civilian positions and the teaching at Tidewater Community College touched hundreds of students. He was very interested in seeing all of his students succeed and would spend considerable extra time ensuring this would happen. Larry was one of the most caring human beings you would ever meet. He gave and gave all of himself totally to his family and never ever expected the same in return. He took care of his family more than one can imagine. Life was very short for Larry as he was only on this earth 54 years, but for some reason God had other plans for him that we will never understand. He will indeed be sorely missed by his family who loved him more than anything in the world and his friends from both the Norfolk Navy Shipyard and Tidewater Community College. There is nothing in the world he wouldn't do for them. There are so many wonderful stories of this great man that could fill a newspaper. Nothing meant more to Larry than his love for his three children and his fiancé, Melissa Newcomer, his soul mate and the love of his life for the past 12 years, as well as the presence of God in his life. In addition to his beloved Melissa, Larry is survived by two daughters, Holly Priest, 16, of Chesapeake and Alexandria Priest, 7, of Virginia Beach and one son, Austin Priest, 11, of Virginia Beach; his father, Benjamin F. Priest of Sunnyvale, Calif., and a sister, Laura Lane of Menlo Park, Calif. A funeral will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Virginia Beach, by the Rev. Grayson Leach, after which the family will receive friends until 9 p.m. The family will also receive friends at the funeral home today, Dec. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Burial will be private in the Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
BENKO, Joseph Richard, 87, of Chesterfield, Va., formerly of Whispering Pines, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 4, 2009. He was preceded in death two years ago by his beloved wife, Barbara Rush Benko. Known as "Poppen" to his family, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Joe Amadee; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Beth Benko; grandchildren, Joey, Joy, Dave, Wendy, Katie, and Laura; great-grandchildren, Ava and Ariano. He was one of nine children and is survived by three siblings, John Benko, Ed Benko and Ann Benson. Mr. Benko served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific, during WWII, was a graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology (B.S. Electrical Engineering), was employed as a quality assurance manager by both Allis Chalmers in Pittsburgh, Pa. and the Stephens Adamson in Aurora, Illinois, was an avid golfer and a member of the Aurora Area Shrine Club Precision Driving Team. Prior to living with his daughter and family the past four years in Virginia, he and his wife resided in Whispering Pines, N.C., where they enjoyed retirement as members of Whispering Pines Country Club and Brownson Presbyterian Church since 1994. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, December 11, at Dale Memorial Park in Chesterfield, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Christian Youth Theater, 13531 E. Boundary Road, Midlothian, Va. 23112, www.cytrichmond.org or cards sent to 11220 Rabbit Ridge Rd., Chesterfield, Va. 23838. |
s will be held at noon on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Horace Light officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to Hollins Road Brethren Church or Vinton Fire and Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
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PEACE, Reginald Antione, of Richmond, departed this life December 6, 2009. He is survived by his children, DeAndria Downey and LaMonz Wiggins; mother, Mary Peace; three sisters, three brothers; devoted grandmother, Eardie Peace; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 10, 12 p.m. at New Deliverance Evangelistic Church, 1701 Turner Road. Bishop Gerald O. Glenn, pastor, officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
FARMVILLE - Renee L. Carrington, 55, a former resident of Toano, Va., died unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in her residence in Farmville, Va., She was predeceased by her father, Robert Carrington, a native of Prospect, Va.; and her former husband, Wardell Porter, a native of Baltimore, Md., Renee is survived by her mother, Pauline Cox Carrington; her sister, Velda Carrington of Lynchburg, Va.; her nephew, Nigel Ward, also of Lynchburg, Va.; a special cousin, Earl Brown of North Carolina; her close friend, Neomi Brown of South Carolina; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends in the Toano-Williamsburg and Prospect-Farmville, Va., area., Renee's wishes to be cremated were honored. |
Richard successfully battled Hodgkin's disease while in high school. Unfortunately, his health issues caught up with him during the last 15 years of his life., Richard's passion was being on the water, especially the Ware River where he was so fortunate to have been raised. Though the Sindle family is known for their sailing, Richard was most excited about power boating, fishing and crabbing. He enjoyed sharing that with his wife, children, stepchildren, siblings, friends, and his cousins, Matthew and Adam Taylor. He loved his center console power boat, unofficially named "Captain Nemo," and confided that when he was zipping across the Ware, life's stresses and illnesses always seemed to ease., Richard really enjoyed all of his children. He loved to attend his children's sporting events. His oldest son, Corey, a senior at Gloucester High, is a well known, gifted soccer player. His youngest son, Jordan, has also shown tremendous ability and is called "Little JalapeNo" by his coach because he is so fast and hot! Richard also enjoyed taking his middle son, Cameron, to the store to see the John Deere tractors and the Stihl leaf blowers. He loved to watch Redskins football and movies with Robby at their house in Yorktown. He also enjoyed Brittany's cooking and his conversations with her, and was very proud of her that she earned her diploma., The family would like to thank the wonderful doctors and nurses at Sentara CarePlex for their extraordinary care and compassion., Richard is survived by his wife, Sherry L. Sindle; children, Corey Sindle, Cameron Sindle, Jordan Sindle, Brittany Bowen, Robert Bowen; parents, Harry R. and Janet Taylor Sindle; sister, Sue Mentzer and husband, Rod; brothers, Brad Sindle, Rob Sindle and wife, Nancy; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends., A Celebration of Life service officiated by the Rev. Timothy B. Kirby Sr. will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5 to 6:45 p.m. at the funeral home. |
will be conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. in Nimmo Church Cemetery with the Rev. Clark Cundiff officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. You may visit Betty's memorial at www.mem.com and send tributes to the family., Make a memorial contribution |
GLOUCESTER - Robert H. "Bob" Lindsay III, 66, died at his home on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. He was the son of the late Robert Hilton and Dorothy Finn Lindsay., Bob was a 1967 graduate of Virginia Tech, served in the U.S. Army, and was retired from Newport News Shipbuilding, now Northrop Grumman, as an Engineer., The family would like to thank Dr. Scott Kruger, Brenda Rajniak and all his family and friends for their support and care., Bob is survived by wife, Leslie Lindsay; daughter, Lisa Rini and husband, Chris; son, Al Porto; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Rini and Nicholas Rini; sister, Sylvia Lindsay; brother, Tom Lindsay; special friend, Lynn Burton; and his dog, Christine., Services will be private., , c/o Mrs. G. Edward Mowry, 7274 Joseph Lewis Road, Hayes, VA 23072. |
Robert H. Turner |
Dec 9, 2009 Robert H. Turner, 80, of the Figsboro community, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
Robert Alford Hicks BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. Funeral services for Robert Alford Hicks will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Open Door Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Leonard officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be men of the church. Online condolences may be registered at, Robert Alford Hicks, age 81, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at NHC Healthcare. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
with full military honors will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. There will be no viewing or visitation. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Robin Barboza Braxton, 54, formerly of Petersburg, graduate of Petersburg High School and John Tyler Community College, departed this life Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in Glenview, Ill., She was area vice president, Central Retail Sales, U.S. Biscuit Division of Kraft Food., A more complete obituary will follow and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. The family may be contacted by calling her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Barboza, 1919 Coggin St., Petersburg, 861-9174., Please visit us at: |
In Loving Memory On Your Birthday Emma Jean Robinson December 9, 1938- October 20, 2001 We wish you were here with us to celebrate your Birthday. We miss and love you so very much. From your husband: Bobby, Daughters: Sherry and Vicky Son: Bobby Daughter-in-law: Angie Sons-in-law: Billy and Ray Grandchildren: Ray, Tyler, Jordan, Hunter, Rileigh, Cassidy, Chloe, and Carter, Make a memorial contribution |
JULIAN, Roger, 65, of Richmond, died December 3, 2009. He is survived by his daughters, Tina and Robin Julian; son, Roger Julian Jr.; and their mother, Barbara Allen. |
CLARKE, Rolling "Ronald," of Powhatan, departed this life December 6, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Connie M. Clarke; two daughters, Patsy Clarke and Tarius Sims (Norman Jr.); five grandchildren, Donae Johnson, Kristen, Kiya, Norman III and Nyla Sims; mother, Mary F. Clarke; brother, Richard Clarke Jr., three uncles, three sisters-in-law, Shirley Johnson, Barbara Brown and Lula Clarke; four brothers-in-law, Tim Shelton, Larry Shelton, Clyde Johnson and Edward Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, among them, devoted best friends, Charles Morris, William Bates and Rondi Jefferson. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 1 pm. at First Antioch Baptist Church, 3920 Maidens Road, Powhatan, Va. Rev. Len Cuttino officiating. Interment church cemetery. |
HUGHES - Roy "Sonny" Love and miss you. It's been two years since you have passed and I think of you everyday. Your Wife, Nita, Children and Grandchildren |
Roy O. Broadnax |
Dec 9, 2009 Roy Otis Broadnax, 83, of Eden, N.C., died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009. Surviving is a son who lives in the Martinsville-Henry County area. Galloway's Funeral Service in Eden is in charge of arrangements. |
BROOKMAN You have been missing from our arms for 14 years, but never from our hearts. SEAN GAVIN BROOKMAN Oct. 8, 1972 - Dec. 9, 1995 Our love for you will never end. You will remain always in our hearts and in the hearts of all those who had come to know you, to love you and to be loved by you. Mom, Dad, Lara, Mandi & Grandma |
Sandra M. Johnson |
Dec 9, 2009 Sandra Kay Mitchell Johnson, 57, of 200 Grayleaf Circle, Martinsville, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 at her home. Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
France Forsyth, Sara Wayne France Forsyth, 86, of Marietta, died Sunday, December 6, 2009., Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009, at the Chapel of the Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta, with the Reverend Robbie Priest officiating. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park, Marietta., Survivors include her husband, Daniel H. Forsyth; a son, Daniel H. Forsyth Jr. and his wife, Deborah S., of Kennesaw; a daughter, Sally Forsyth Gerlach, D.V.M., and her husband, Larry, D.V.M., of Ball Ground; a brother, Haywood G. France, and his wife, Kendall, of Harrisonburg, Virginia; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and several great-nieces and nephews., Mrs. Forsyth was predeceased by her parents, Douglas C. and Rebecca Taylor France., Contributions may be made to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, 1687 Tullie Circle, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329 or Calvary Baptist Church, 137 Hightower Rd, Ball Ground, GA 30107. |
BLACKWELL, Sarah Happy Birthday, Mom, we love you with all of our hearts. Missing you everyday. Lovingly submitted, your children, Karen, Marcia and Charles Jr. |
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Mary Inez Eanes Shorter, 87, of Martinsville, Va., passed away Monday, December 7, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Calvary Christian Church. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2009, at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church by Pastor Jo Ann Bunn. Burial will be private. Honorary pallbearers will be Forrest Shuey, Travis Callison, Meade Shuey, Jake Shuey, Amanda Shuey, Mary Beth Petersen, Jenny Collins and Ann Collins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Riverheads High School, Patricia Shuey Scholarship Fund for Education, Attn: Cherie Armstrong, 19 Howardsville Road, Staunton, Va. 24401. Contributions are to be used for seniors who desire to further their education in the teaching profession. Arrangements are being handled by Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton, Va. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Geraldine Gatlin Smith VIRGINIA BEACH - Evangelist Geraldine Gatlin Smith of the 1000 block of Brooklyn Ave. died Dec. 6, 2009. She was the First Lady of New Hope COGIC under the leadership of her husband, Pastor Frank L. Smith Sr., where she participated in various ministries. She was a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award of Excellence for 2009. Survivors include her husband, Pastor Frank L. Smith Sr.; three daughters, Gwendolyn E. Smith-Bell, Sharon R. Felton (Winfred Sr.), Darlene M. Echols (Pastor Dennis); two sons, Elder Elvis R. Smith Sr. (Marietta D.) and Carlton M. Smith; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her son, Frank L. Smith Jr. A funeral will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. in New Community Temple COGIC, 3615 Tyre Neck Road, Portsmouth, with Bishop Ted Thomas Sr. presiding. Burial will be held in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is handling the arrangements. A wake will be held Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at New Jerusalem COGIC, 118 Erie Ave., Virginia Beach., Make a memorial contribution |
David Matthew Sparks, 49, of Natural Bridge, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009. Funeral Services 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Walter Wallace Branch Sr., He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 43 years, Carol Tugwell Branch; his children, Stephen 'Alan' Branch Jr. and wife, Melissa, Christy Wiscarson and husband, Rob, Teresa Brooker and husband, Philip; his nine grandchildren, Chad, Kiley and Madison Branch, Robbie, Justin, and Stephen 'Adam' Wiscarson, and William, Emma and Sammy Brooker; his mother, Gladys Powell Branch; big brother, Wallace Branch; sister, Joan Scott; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. He also leaves behind his best buddy, his lab, Bud., Special thanks go out to Dr. Scott Kruger, Dr. Alan Goldberg, and their entire staff. The family would like to extend their thanks to Heartland Hospice and staff., Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Virginia G. Strohmeyer NORFOLK - Virginia G. Strohmeyer, 85, passed away Dec. 8, 2009 in her home. A native of Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude and Arthur E. Conrad Sr. She was Roman Catholic. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Bernard D. Strohmeyer Sr.; three sons, Bernard D. Strohmeyer Jr. of Norfolk, John A. Strohmeyer of Norcross, Ga., and Robert W. Strohmeyer of Norfolk; a brother, George C. Conrad of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Melinda, Elizabeth, Robert, Jennifer and John Michael; and two great-grandchildren, Korey and Parker. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, with Father Theodore Papafil officiating. The burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters or Boys Town, 7710 Mercy Road, Omaha, NE 68124-2372. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
He married Janice Lalonde in 1967. He attended Alpena Community College from 1965-67 and Western Michigan University from 1967-69, where he earned a B.A. in Business Administration., Upon graduation Terry joined General Foods in Battle Creek, Mich., where he worked for two years. Over the next 18 years he held increasingly responsible jobs in production and manufacturing management in the packaged foods industry with Frito-lay, Planters Peanuts and Bachman. His final corporate job was with Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, Pa., where he was VP of Manufacturing for 17 years., After retiring from corporate life, Terry and Janice moved to Williamsburg, Va., so he could pursue his lifelong dream of owning his own company. He successfully built Sepco, Inc., a snackfood recycling business, from the ground up and saw it thrive within three years., Terry was an avid sailor and loved being out on the York River and Chesapeake Bay with family and friends. He also enjoyed playing golf and travelling. He was a loving husband and father, whose perpetual smile lit up a room; and his optimism was contagious -- the glass was not just half-full, it was overflowing., Terry was a natural leader with a unique gift for connecting with people, both young and old and from every walk of life. His energy and enthusiasm defined him and were the foundation of his incredible work ethic., The world will not be the same without him, but his amazing spirit will live on in all of us., He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Janice; two sons, Eric and Ryan; two grandchildren, Kiley Anne and Aidan; and several nieces and nephews., A Memorial Mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2010, at St. Olaf Catholic Church. Interment will be at a later date in Alpena, Mich. |
BOWLES-SWANSON, Theda Marie, 37, of Callao, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009. She is survived by her mother, Barbara E. Bowles of Callao, Va.; her fiance , Pete H. Swanson Jr. of Callao, Va.; daughters, Alexis M. Swanson and Taylor M. Dawson, both of Callao and Rebeca L. Swanson of Warsaw, Va.; son, Kenneth Kyle Swanson of Warsaw; brothers, Howard J. Dunn and fiancee , Cynthia, of Callao and James C. Bowles Jr. and wife, Brenda, of Thornburg, Va. The family will receive friends at Jones-Ash Funeral Home, Rainswood, Va. on Wednesday, December 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, December 10, at 2 p.m. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Callao Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 82, Callao, Va. 22435. Online remembrances may be made at jonesashfuneralhome.com. |
time at the church. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory Of My A Great Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Aubrey M. Todd, 12/09/35 - 12/09/09, With Love Marva, Nicole, Lexi, and Lindsey, Make a memorial contribution |
Tom was an outstanding Tug Boat Captain for 25 years. He enjoyed restoring and working on his Cudas and was a true Mopar guy. He was a great cook and loved to cook on one of his many grills. |
Tommie J. Hairston |
Dec 9, 2009 The funeral for Tommie Joe Hairston, 84, of 115 Rob Lee Drive, Martinsville, who died Dec. 7, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Jerusalem Christian Church with the Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Gravely family cemetery. The family will receive friends for a half-hour before the service Thursday at the church and other times at the home on Rob Lee Drive. Hairston was born May 8, 1925, in Henry County to Alfred Hairston and Mary Sue Philpott Hairston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia B. Hairston; three sisters, America Morrison, Ruth A. Hairston and Lessie Lawrence; and eight brothers, John Tyler, William Henry Hairston Sr., Ben Hairston, Roy Lee Hairston Sr., Frank Hairston, Horace Hairston, Harrison Hairston and Herbert Hairston. He was a World War II veteran and a member of American Legion Post 78. He worked at American of Martinsville for 32 years. Surviving are three sons, Donnie E. Hairston, Rodney L. Hairston and Gordon M. Hairston, all of Martinsville, and one brother, Richard J. Hairston of Martinsville. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at Church of the Messiah, 816 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake. A funeral will also be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, at his childhood home church Beaver Dam Presbyterian Church near Pocomoke City, Md. Arrangements by Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake, and Holloway Funeral Home, Pocomoke City, Md. Internment will follow at Salem Cemetery in Pocomoke City. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www., Make a memorial contribution |
Robert H. Turner, 80, of Figsboro Community, Martinsville, Va., died on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Arrangements by CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
COVINGTON, Virginia Heywood, 88, of Reedville, died December 4, 2009. Mrs. Covington was the widow of Andrew McNeal Covington. She is survived by her daughters, Mortimer C. Paulus and her husband, Jeffrey A. Paulus, of Alexandria, Ann C. Stoneman and her husband, Michael Stoneman, of Richmond; her son, Andrew McNeal Covington Jr. of Reedville; and two grandchildren, Virginia Ann Paulus of Arlington and Lt. Arthur McNeal Paulus, U.S. Army, serving overseas. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 11, at Roseland Cemetery in Reedville, followed by a reception at Bethany United Methodist Church in Reedville. Memorials may be made to Northumberland County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Reedville, Va. 22539. |
PIROUZAN, Victor Hamid, formerly of Washington, D.C., died suddenly at his home in Richmond, Va., on December 4, 2009. He was born in Tehran, Iran, and lived in Europe before making his home in Washington, D.C., where he was a widely respected art and antiques dealer for 40 years. Victor graciously welcomed family, friends and colleagues, and helped all who came to him. Victor's kindness, generosity and great wit will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Victor was predeceased by his parents; and brother, Dr. Amir Pirouzan; and is survived by a brother, Houchang Pirouzan and his wife, Katherine Smith Pirouzan, of Richmond, Va.; sister, Einseh Olad Katib of Tehran, Iran; daughter, Claudie Pirouzan of Fairfax, Va.; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Thursday, December 10, at 12 noon at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., with burial to follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. |
Viola B. Hall of 24506 Ridley Road, (formerly of 22410 Mckenney Hwy) slipped into eternal rest on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at the Southside Regional Medical Center. "To God be the Glory", Viola accepted Christ at an early age. After marrying her husband, James E. Hall, she joined the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, Mckenney., Viola was considered the "Mother of the Community" and was very instrumental in helping everyone in the neighborhood. She was a loving and devoted mother and wife., She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Hall Sr.; and two sons, James Hall Jr. and Walter P. Hall., Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Bobby Hall (Lucille) of Carson and Lawrence Hall (Carolyn) of Stony Creek; one daughter, Mable Ridley (George) of Carson; one sister, Mildred Holmes of Ettrick; two daughters-in-law, Ollie Hall of Concord, N.C. and Lilly May Hall of Petersburg; three sisters-in-law, Louise Hill of Jarrett, Alice Griffin (Robert) and Sue Flowers, both of Stony Creek; one brother-in-law, John T. Hall of Dinwiddie; 12 grandchildren, Edward Phillips (Kim), John Hall (Georgia), Alvin Hall (Tracey), Sherita Smith, Dawn Hall, Vanessa Hall, Walter Hall, Bernita King, Mattie Neaves (Micheal), Tracey Ridley Lewis, Terry Earls (Jason), and Travis Ridley (Tiffany); 19 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews cousins and friends, including Rosa Hall., Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, Mckenney, with internment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Linda Skipper will deliver the eulogy. The family will receive friends at the home of George and Mable Ridley, 24506 Ridley Road, Carson 804-469-9475., Services have been entrusted to the staff of W.L. Fields Funeral Home, 10814 Doyle Blvd. Mckenney, VA 804-478-4811. |
ROBINSON - In loving memory of my husband, Winston Robinson, who died December 8, 1990. Your presence is missed and your memory is treasured. Love Wife, Joyce |
. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Norfolk. Hale Funeral Home is handling arrangements. www., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Richard Collins and Pastor Rick Patton with the interment in the Evergreen United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Grubb Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. or at the home of David Walters at anytime. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday in Draper Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Draper, Va. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, December 11, 2009, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 1705 Peppers Ferry Road, Wytheville, Va. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3304., Make a memorial contribution |
Doris Marie Quigley White, 82, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
OLD, William Levi Jr., M.D., 84, formerly of North Shore Point and Lochhaven, Norfolk, recently of Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, died December 7, 2009. He was a native of Norfolk where his father was a prominent surgeon for many years. Dr. Old attended Episcopal High School, Hampden-Sydney College and Northwestern University Midshipman School before serving as an Ensign, USNR in World War II in the Pacific. Postwar, he graduated from the Medical College of Virginia with election to Alpha Omega Alpha honorary scholastic society. He served a general surgery residency at MCV and a thoracic-vascular surgery residency at the University of Virginia. During his surgical practice in Norfolk he served a term as chief of surgery at Norfolk General Hospital, where he was instrumental in starting the Burn Unit. He also served a term as chief of surgery at DePaul Hospital where he founded the Vascular Laboratory. He was surgical consultant at the USNH Portsmouth, USPHS Norfolk and VA Hospital Hampton. Dr. Old was on the clinical surgery faculty of the Eastern Virginia Medical School; he authored 30 scientific articles in medical-surgical journals. He was involved in the creation of the Medical History Department at EVMS. Dr. Old was influential in starting an operating room surgical assistant program at Norfolk General and DePaul Hospitals in 1964. This was among the first such programs in the U.S. As one of the first thoracic and vascular surgical specialists in eastern Virginia, he introduced a number of new procedures into the area including pacemakers and bedside breathing ventilators. Ironically, 40 years later, he had both of these in his own personal health care. He was past president of the Virginia Surgical Society, past vice president of the Southern Surgical Association and active on various committees of the American College of Surgeons. He had also been president of the Southern Society of Clinical Surgeons. Dr. Old lectured and wrote on historical subjects, especially surgical history. He was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati. He was a founder and first president of the Tidewater Tennis Center, which brought indoor tennis to south Hampton Roads for the first time. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mrs. Rebecca Lacy Old of Virginia Beach; a son and three daughters and their spouses, William Levi Old III M.D. of Newport News, Rebecca Old Osborne of Norfolk, Sally Old Kitchin of Virginia Beach, Laura Old Hoing of Herndon; and 10 grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Andrew D. Buchanan at Galilee Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach, on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 1 p.m. Private burial services will be at Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the William Levi Old Jr., M.D. Scholarship at Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia 23943, or to a favorite charity. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Rd. chapel is handling arrangements. |
SANDERSON, WILLIAM 11/04/1946-12/05/2007 It's been 2 years today. Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us. Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed someone We could always count on you. Love, Your Family |
YORKTOWN - Winfrey "Wimpy" Pearce, 95, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2009., Winfrey was a native of Aulander, N.C., and was a Peninsula resident since 1959. He was Owner/Operator of Wimpy's Country Market in Tabb from 1959 to 1966 and was employed at Benthalls Market in Phoebus as a manager and butcher until he was 84., Winfrey was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Melva Pearce., He is survived by two daughters, Wenda Henry of Yorktown, Bonnie Olrogge and her husband, George of Yorktown; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren., The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff of Regency Health Care Center and the York County Fire & Rescue/Life & Safety., Services will be private. The family will be at his residence., In lieu of flowers or memorial donations, the family requests that you perform an act of kindness for someone. |
ANDERSON In loving memory of my Husband & Papa William E. Anderson. A precious one from us is gone A Voice we love is stilled A spot in vacant in our hearts That never can be filled Take him in Thine Arms Dear Lord And ever let him be A messenger of love between Our aching hearts and thee. Wife Lucy, Great Grandson, Michael |
Walter Wong CHESAPEAKE - Walter Wong, 77, passed away Dec. 3, 2009. He was a native of Jamaica, a Baptist, and was a retired restaurant owner. Mr. Wong is survived by his wife, Mooi K. "Joyce" Wong; two sons, Hilary V. Wong and his wife Bethune and Robert E. Wong; daughter, Sophia D. Derilus and her husband Eseckias; granddaughter, Valarie C. Wong; and grandson, Steven C. Wong. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, in Cedar Road Chapel, 2111 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, by the Rev. Terry Reel with burial in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, Friday, Dec. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
Charlie Worley, of Glade Hill, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-5533., Make a memorial contribution |
Gertrude Bevard Zebrasky, 88, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2009. She was a caring, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church and retired from General Electric in Salem, Va. She was a NASCAR enthusiast and a fan of Jeff Gordon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Joseph A. Zebrasky; and two sons, Robert A. Zebrasky and David S. Zebrasky. She is survived by her sister, Louise Cummins, of Jacksonville, Fla.; son, Daniel C. Zebrasky and daughter-inlaw, Vickie; daughter, Virginia Z. Gibbs and son-in-law, Jim; and daughter-in-law, Vickie P. Zebrasky. She is also survived by her grandchildren; greatgrandchildren; and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Thomas G. Miller presiding. Interment will follow in St. Andrew's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 631 North Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Va. 24016., Make a memorial contribution |
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