Anna Catherine Amos, 92, of Hardy, died Friday, January 1, 2010. Visitation will be Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday with Pastor Tony St.Clair and Pastor Barney Arthur officiating. Interment will follow in the Angle Family Cemetery. The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for all their care and help. Flowers are appreciated, but please consider a donation to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018 or to the , 1079C Spruce Street, Martinsville, Va. 24112. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
PASADENA, TEXAS - Ms. Anna Bishop Allen, 77, of Pasadena, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009., She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Alberta Bishop; and her three brothers, Charles, Milton, and Lawrence Bishop; and her sister, Dorothy (Bishop) Jones., Ms. Allen is survived by her sons, John Allen and wife, Linda, Mike Allen and wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Jason Allen, Chris Allen and wife, Ruthie, Jennifer and Heather Allen; great-grandchild, Jacob Reyes; and sister, Margaret Kruse. |
Annie N. Ricketts |
Jan 1, 2010 SOUTH BOSTON — Annie Estelle Nichols Ricketts, 99, of the Clover community, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at The Woodview. She was born March 22, 1910, in Halifax County to Charlie Nichols and Sallie Nichols Nichols. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Bennett "Bennie" Ricketts; four sisters, Mary "Minnie" Bomar, Rosa Lee "Shine" Roller, Irene Roller and Gladys Smiley; three brothers, Edward Nichols, Vince Nichols and Garland Nichols; and one granddaughter, Donna Melton. She was a member of Clover Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Barnett of Martinsville and Anne Williams of Nashville, Tenn.; a son, Garland B. Ricketts of South Boston; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Powell Funeral Home in South Boston with the Rev. Lloyd Moore officiating. Burial will be in the Clover Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Clover Baptist Church or a charity of choice. |
MALLORY, ANTHONY (Tony) January 1, 2004. Just a thought of sweet remembrance, just a memory sad and true, just the love and sweet devotion of the ones who think of you. We love and miss you very much, Your Family |
Arthur Page |
Jan 1, 2010 The funeral for Arthur Page, 67, of Martinsville, who did Dec. 26, 2009, was held Thursday at Hines Funeral Services with Elder Alan Preston officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were James Page, Rodney Paige, Vincent Paige, Richard Paige, Anthony Carter and Roger Williams. |
at Evergreen Burial Park, a Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church with Dr. F. Tupper Garden officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church Organ Fund. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Annie Pat Badgett, 87 of Gretna, Va. passed Friday, January 1, 2010. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna., Make a memorial contribution |
MORRIS, Barbara Jean Brown, 77, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2009, after complications from a colonoscopy. A feisty woman, with a zest for life, Barbara was known for her pizzazz and love for family. Much of her professional life was spent as an accounts payable supervisor for Best Products Company. After retirement, Barbara was constantly on "the go." She spent many days by the water or traveling with her sister and family. Extremely personable, Barbara never knew a stranger. She spoke to everyone and left a lasting impression with each person she met. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Joe T. Morris Sr.; daughter, Carla Jean Morris; and brother, James E. Brown. She is survived by three children, Cassandra "Sandy" Morris DeShazo (Joe); Joe "Cricket" Morris Jr. (Suzan) and Joan "Windie" Morris Lane (David); a devoted sister, Joan Guthrie; a brother, Kenneth Brown (Alycia); grandchildren, Joe "Tre" Morris III (Rachel), Adrianne Smith (Erik), Nicholle Anderson (Chris), Mathew DeShazo, Daniel Morris, Hamilton "Ackey" Lane, Alex Lane, Gary Shepler; eight great-grandchildren; niece, Carroll Slaymaker (Jerry); and nephew, Walter Guthrie. A memorial service celebrating Barbara's life will be held at Stukeley Hall Baptist Church, 601 Azalea Ave., on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association or American Heart Fund. A special thanks to the staff at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center for their kindness and care. |
Barbara Ann Knisley BRISTOL, Tenn. Barbara Ann Knisley, age 73, passed away Jan. 1, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born Feb. 18, 1936, in Johnson City, Tenn., a daughter of the late Hugh and Nell Shell McMackin. She has lived in the Bristol area for the past 20 years and was a member of Whitley City Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Knisley; and two brothers, Garry Lynn McMackin and Larry Hugh McMackin. Survivors include: daughters, Betsy A. Moore of Bristol, Suzie Turner of Ohio and Becky Knisley of Ohio; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Blankenship; brother, Mike McMackin; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your preferred charity. Online condolences may be registered at, Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
Bernard Lee Hayes Sr. (Red or Gabby), 82, of 22824 Dabney Mill Road, Petersburg, Va., departed this life Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center., Bernard was born Nov. 6, 1927, to the late Mark E. Hayes Sr. and Lottie Mae Hayes in Dinwiddie, Va. He retired from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corp. with 34 years of service. He was a member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church and loved listening to gospel music and fishing. He is preceded in death by a son, Bernard Lee Hayes Jr., and five brothers, Earl, Mark, Raymond, Joseph and Floyd Hayes., Left to cherish his fond memories is his wife of 53 years, Lillie Mae Hayes; nine children, Charlotte Meredith (Calvin), Clara Hepburn (Spencer), Pauline Tonsil (Trumie), Clifton Wilkins (Margaret), James E. Hayes, Brenda Hayes, Frances Talley (William), Joyce Hicks (James) and Xavier Hayes; two sisters, Evelyn H. Moss and Rachel Lawrence; one brother, James M. Hayes Sr. (Mary); four sisters-in-law, Bertha Jefferson (Gilbert), Alma Wilkins of Maryland, Marie Thorpe, Mary Hayes and Pauline Wilkins; one brother-in-law, Graddy Ridley; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; three foster children, Betty Reid, Warren Jefferson and Marjorie Hudson; a host of nephews nieces, cousins and other relatives, to include a devoted nephew, Darryl Hayes, sister-in-law, Shirley Yates, and cousin, Ralph Nicholas., Memorial services will be held on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 11119 Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, Va. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. The family will assemble at the family residence at noon., Services under the direction of Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
JONES, Mrs. Bernice P., went home to be with her Lord on December 30, 2009. She was the widower of Carlton T. Jones. She was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Sharonda. She is survived by one daughter, Parthenia Hubbard; and one son, Earl Johnson (Mamie). She was blessed with 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other devoted family members and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Remains will lie in state Monday, 10 a.m., at Great Hope Baptist Church, 2101 Venable St., where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Dr. Earl L. Bledsoe, Pastor, officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. |
Bessie Ruth Hart Haga CHILHOWIE, Va. Mrs. Bessie Ruth Hart Haga passed away on Dec. 31, 2009, at 1:20 p.m. in the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, Va. She was born on July 29, 1914, in Ashe County,N.C., to the late Rev. Wells Hart and Minnie Graham Hart. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Ashe County, N.C., and attended Macedonia Baptist Church in Chilhowie, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Haga; six brothers, Donley, Roey, Luther, Lester, Walter and Joe Hart; two sisters, Reba Hart and Hattie Price. Mrs. Haga never lost sight of what was truly important in her life. She had an abiding faith that never wavered and an unconditional love for her family and friends. This was demonstrated by the choices she made and the way she spent her time. She always placed the needs of others above her own. She will be greatly missed by many. Survivors include: two daughters, Janet Haga Medley and husband Pat, Graham, N.C., Sharon Haga Thompson and husband Craig, Murrells Inlet, S.C.; one son, Roy Don Haga and wife Bonnie, Chilhowie, Va.; eight grandchildren, Kathy Mash and husband Jeff, Chilhowie, Va., Rev. Mike Haga and wife Kathy, Chilhowie, Va., Phillip Haga and wife Sonia, Chilhowie, Va., Monica Geddings and husband Larry, Conway, S.C., Dr. Mark Medley and wife Maria, Georgetown, Ky., Jonathan Medley and wife Brandi, Burlington, N.C., Joshua Thompson, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Georgia Thompson, Austin, Texas; one sister, Dorothy Hofmeier, Baltimore, Md.; 10 great-grandchildren, Martin Mash, Misty Mash, Heather Blevins, Mary Beth Haga, Colin Geddings, Kelsey Geddings, Cody Haga, Forrest Haga, Alyssa Haga, Jacob Medley. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at 8 p.m., from the Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Blevins and Rev. Lloyd Day officiating. A private interment will be held at the church cemetery on Sunday. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening, from 6 -8 p.m., at the church. The family would like to thank the staff at Valley Health Care Center and Hospice for the special care and concern shown to Mrs. Haga. Flowers will be appreciated or donations can be made to Macedonia Baptist Church, 1183 St. Clairs Creek Rd., Chilhowie, VA 24319, or Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 West Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at, Bradley's Funeral Chapel, Chilhowie is serving the family of Mrs. Haga. |
Betty J. Simpson |
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Betty Lee Stewart Grubb, 66, of Adele Street, Crozet, died Thursday, December 31, 2009, at her residence., She was born on June 15, 1943, in Nelson County, a daughter of the late William Howard Stewart Jr., and Hattie Tyree Stewart., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Joe Grubb in 1980; a brother, Waller Stewart; and a daughter, Diane L. Grubb., She was a cashier at Parkway Pharmacy in Crozet and retired from Con-Agra with 35 years of service., She is survived by a daughter, Donna S. Geer, and her husband, Monty, of Earlysville; two sons, William Howard "Billy" Grubb and his wife, Tammy, of Earlysville, and Gregory Joe "Greg" Grubb of Crozet; two sisters, Joyce S. Dunn of Charlottesville and Harriett S. Sanderson of North Carolina; two brothers, Gary W. Stewart and his wife, Alice, of Arrington, and Leonard R. "Bo" Stewart and his wife, Helen, of Lovingston; a sister-in-law, Hazel M. Stewart of Monroe; and three grandchildren, Heather Nicole, William Austin and Caleb Blake., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010, at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston with Pastor David Christian officiating. Interment will follow at the Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery in Afton., The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010, at the funeral home., The family suggests that memorials take the form of contributions to The Hope Center, 459 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22911., The family wishes to thank Hospice Nurse, Bettina Orlando, for the kindness and compassion she showed during their time of need., Arrangements by Wells/ Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston, 434-263-4097. |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Simpson Funeral Home; 5160 Peters Creek Road; by the Rev. Walter L. Wood. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Richard Croxton and the Rev. W. Donald Ambrose, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Providence Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point., , P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
s will be 2 p.m., Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Brenda Carol Colley ABINGDON, Va. Funeral services for Brenda Carol Colley will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, with Rick Mabe officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be John Baldwin, Jason Love, Justin Ausmus, Aaron Hicks, Derek Johnson and Charles Hand. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Abingdon Cancer Center, 26079 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24211. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. Brenda Carol Colley, 52, passed Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at her home in Abingdon. The Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon , VA 24210 (276) 623-2700, is serving the family of Brenda Colley. |
Tamara Christina Brown, 26, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 2 p.m. in the Twin County Funerals Sanctuary., Make a memorial contribution |
JUDE In loving memory of our mother, Cleola B. Jude, who passed away 18 years ago today, December 30, 1991. In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true. there is not a day, dear Mother, that we do not think of you. Your Sons, John, George and Earnest Jude, and their families |
Ann Cook Cadd, 84, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at noon on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at the Barnett Funeral Chapel, Wytheville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Carrie V. Painter Funeral services for Carrie V. Painter will be conducted at 2 p,m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jerry A. Eggers and Dr. Angus Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in the Cold Spring Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scott Thomas, Tony Thomas, Bobby Barr, Larry Eggers, Roy Tester and Kenneth Alfrey. Honorary pallbearers will be men of the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church and neighbors. The visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the Church. Friends will also be received at the home of Mrs. Dora Mae Eggers, 17480 Jerry Lane, Abingdon, VA, with whom Carrie had made her home for three years. Online condolences may be registered at |
Catherine R. Spencer |
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BROOKS - Charles, Jr. Happy Birthday. Memories of you still capture our hearts. We love & miss you. Children & Grandchildren |
PARRISH, Charles Peter, died peacefully at his home on December 31, 2009. Peter was the son of the late William Joseph Parrish and Kathleen Rogerson Parrish, brother of the late William Joseph Parrish Jr., and father of the late Charles Kent Parrish. He was a graduate of St. Christopher's School and the University of Virginia, and one of UVa's most loyal football fans. Peter was a vice president at Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company. In retirement, he served as treasurer of the Virginia Genealogical Society. Also important in his life was the Wednesday Fellowship Group. For pleasure, he loved his garden in Louisa. Peter had a gentle soul and a caring heart. He will be truly missed by his wife, Sarah Kent Parrish; his daughter, Clair W. Parrish; his son, Edward R. Parrish and his wife, Sarah Gray Parrish; and his grandsons, Randolph and Whit Parrish. He is also survived by his sister, Kathleen Parrish Stringfellow, and sisters-in-law, Anne Moore Parrish and Martha A. Kent, and a wonderful group of nieces and nephews and their families. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 4 at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Christopher's School Scholarship Fund. |
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Clarence Gilmer "Jake" Minnick MEADOWVIEW, Va. The funeral service for Clarence Gilmer "Jake" Minnick will be conducted Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at noon in the Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, with Pastor Bill Graybeal and Pastor Paul Griffith officiating. Interment will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, Pallbearers will be Greg Hill, Harry Parris, Timothy Orfield, Todd Orfield, Trevor Orfield, David Hill IV. Honorary pallbearers will be Glenn Orfield, Wayne Smith and Todd Suthers. Clarence Gilmer "Jake" Minnick, 93, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at his residence. Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main St., Abingdon, VA is serving the Minnick family. |
Cornelia Shelton |
Jan 1, 2010 A funeral for Cornelia Wade Shelton, 84, of 886 Rock Hill Community Road, Bassett, who died Dec. 28, 2009, at Stanleytown Health and Rehab Center, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Pentecostal Assembly Building with Dr. J. Roland Cohen Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the Wade family cemetery in Bassett. The family will receive friends at the assembly building for a half-hour before the funeral Sunday and other times at the home of her son, James Shelton, 870 Rock Hill Community Road, Bassett. She was born Feb. 10, 1925, in Henry County to Cornett Wade and Annie Hagwood Wade. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Shelton Jr. She was a member of Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church and the Missionary. Surviving are her husband, Matthew Shelton of the home; a daughter, Mersdesea Shelton of Collinsville; four sons, James "Teddy" Shelton of Bassett, Darrell Shelton of Roanoke, Frederick Shelton of Greensboro, N.C., and Carl Shelton of Atlanta, Ga.; eight sisters, Susie Saunders, Frances Saunders, Lucy Hairston and Sally Norman, all of Bassett, Elsie Pettie, Leola Wade and Viola Dandridge, all of Martinsville, and Barbara Jones of Ellicott City, Md.; three brothers, James Wade of Ridgeway, Herchiel Wade of Bassett and Alton Wade of Martinsville; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. |
s will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Oakeys Roanoke Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
DARCELLE LAVERNE ROLLINS Loved Forever Dad and Mom, Ramont, Teon, Michelle, Clarissa and Natalie |
Dale Lee Carlton Dec. 29, 1964- Aug. 15, 2007 In loving memory on your 45th birthday. Love, Mom |
PHELPS, Dale Frederick, 87, of Henrico, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009. His wife of 63 years, Lillie, preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Gregg K. Phelps and his wife, Chris; granddaughter, Jenny Desjean and her husband, Dave; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Emily, and numerous friends. He was retired from Richmond Newspapers (Media General) and enjoyed his lengthy retirement by traveling and being on the go with his wife, Lillie. Dale was a member of Sandston Baptist Church and sang in the choir for many years. He was also a dedicated member of the Masons and resided in the Masonic Home of Virginia. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010. A Masonic Service (open to the public) will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. |
Darling Sue Sykes Turner Lockhart BRISTOL, Tenn. Darling Sue Sykes Turner Lockhart, age 73, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was born Dec. 3, 1936, to the late Clarence Samuel Sykes and Lona Belle Jackson Sykes. She was formerly of Russell County, Va., but had lived in Bristol for several years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Jay Lockhart; her former husband Dewey "Tater" Turner; and a son Steve Turner. Survivors: daughter, Tonya Barker and husband Chuck; son, Randy Turner; grandchildren, Josh and Brandon Barker, Megan Cullop, Amber Kadin, Israel and Christopher Turner and Amy Suiter; five great-grandchildren; special daughter, Dreama "Missy" Chapman and husband Don. Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 4, 2009, from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walter Statzer and Richard McKinley officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Burial will be private. The family would like to say a special thanks to employees of The Cambridge House, and to Jack Jones and Richard and Carolyn McKinley. Online condolences may be registered at, Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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will be held 2 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Oakey's East Chapel, Dr. A.E. "Eddie" Crabtree will officiate, and entombment will follow at the Chapel Mausoleum at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the or Valley Word Ministries. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel. 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
LONG In loving memory of Debbie C. "Peanut" Long March 21, '62 ~ Dec. 28, '01 Loving and missing you today, tomorrow and always, Daddy's "Little Peanut" and Mama's "Baby Girl" Love, Mama and Daddy |
CHARITY, Donald Lee Otis Sr. "Duck", 78, of Charles City, departed this life after a brief illness on December 30, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean C., and daughter, Freda Charity. He leaves to cherish his memory, three sons, Donald Jr., Bart (Kriszten), and Aaron; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one brother, Samuel Charity; and sister, Arbelle Booker. Remains rest at J. Leroy Charity Funeral Home, 5130 John Tyler Memorial Hwy., Charles City, Va. 23030. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John Baptist Church, 8131 Roxbury Rd., Charles City, Va. 23030. Rev. Ellsworth Tait officiating. Interment church cemetery. |
MATHEWS - Donald Neal Gwaltney, 68, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 at Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester, Va., He was preceded in death by his parents, Armond and Pauline Gwaltney. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia Miller Gwaltney; children, Dwayne Gwaltney and Dawn Dehnert; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild., A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home in Mathews. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, Jan. 1, 2010, at the funeral home. A reception will follow the service at Central United Methodist Church, 121 Church Street in Mathews. |
Dottie Oakley Bibee The funeral service for Dottie Oakley Bibee will be conducted at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2010, in the Paul Cook Memorial Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Rev. Barbara Clark officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The committal service and burial in Glenwood Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family will appreciate memorial contributions to Anderson Street United Methodist Church, 954 Anderson Street, Bristol, TN 37620 and Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family and viewed by visiting, Mrs. Bibee and her family are in the care of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. |
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William James Dunford, Jr., 87, of Lynchburg, died on Friday, January 1, 2010. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
GLENN - Elsner Loving and missing you today on your 99th birthday. Children & grandchildren |
Edwin H. Seay |
Jan 1, 2010 Edwin Hobart Seay, 84, of 117 Askin St., Martinsville, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born June 24, 1925, in Henry County to Peter Gray Seay and Annie Keen Seay. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Blanch Mills Seay; and a sister, Lera Seay Hill. Seay served in the Navy during World War II and worked at DuPont for 37 years as a power house supervisor. He was a member of Starling Avenue Baptist Church and he had been a member of Masonic Piedmont Lodge 152 A.F. and A.M. for 55 years. Surviving are two daughters, Rebecca C. Reamey of Martinsville and Donna Seay Floyd of Collinsville; a son, Michael E. Seay of Bassett; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Norris Funeral Services with Dr. David Adkins officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home and other times at the home of his daughter, Donna Floyd, 552 Colonial Drive, Collinsville. Memorials may be made to Starling Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund, 932 Starling Ave., Martinsville, Va. 24112. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
DAVILA, Elaine Drake, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Todd Clifton, her mother and father, Madelyn and Frank Drake, and her daughter-in-law, Suzanne Davila. She is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, Jose R. Davila Jr.; four children, Jeff Davila and his wife, Kathleen, Scott Davila and his wife, Janine, Christopher Davila and his wife, Mary, and Ann Elkin and her husband, Jason; eight grandchildren, Avery, Mallory, Shelby, and Tucker Davila, Nathan and Madelyn Elkin, and Zachary and Oliver Davila. She is also survived by her sister, Suzanne Wilson and her husband, David, and a brother, Stephen Drake and his wife, Nancy, and many nieces and nephews. Elaine attended Salem College, was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and The Junior League of Richmond, where she served as office administrator for 17 years. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6004 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, Va. 23226, or the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Va. 23220. |
A funeral service for Mr. Eugene Boothe will be held Saturday, Jan. 2, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Eleven Oaks Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Herman Lundy officiating. Inadvertently omitted from the obituary was his mother, Mrs. Amanda Boothe of McKenney., Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. (804)-863-4411. |
Evelyn Clevinger GRUNDY, Va. Evelyn Clevinger, 77 years of age, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at the Buchanan General Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Cansada Wood Clevinger. She was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and was a member of Bethlehem Old Regular Baptist Church No. 2. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and was a wonderful homemaker. Mrs. Clevinger is survived by her husband, Estil Clevinger, Grundy, Va.; two daughters, Connie and husband Billy Shortridge of Grundy, Va., Debbie and husband Larry Bostic of Grundy, Va.; one son, Jimmy and wife Jennie (McClanahan) Clevinger of Grundy, Va.; one brother, Bert Junior Clevinger, Belfast, Va.; five grandchildren, Donita and husband Brian Allen, Grundy, Va., Christine and husband Michael Lester, Grundy, Va., Rhonda and husband Heath Cook, Lake Lure, N.C., Drema and husband Johnny Estep, Bristol Virginia, Jason and wife Lauren Clevinger, Bristol Tennessee. Also, survived by eight great-grandchildren, Justin Allen, Mekisha Allen, Haley Lester, Jadyn Lester, Joshua Estep, Kayla Estep, Courteney Cook and Jakob Clevinger, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six sisters, Gertrude Fields, Nell Viers, Lucy Bartley, Eula Viers, Gladys Viers and Nona Ratliff; and three brothers, Bobby Jean Clevinger, Palmer Clevinger and Elmer Clevinger. Funeral Services for Evelyn Clevinger will be conducted Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at 12 noon at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Elders, Howard Daniels, Roger Coleman, Larry Puckett, Kermit Wright, Jerry Overstreet and Teddy Honaker officiating with burial to follow in the Clevinger Cemetery, on Poplar Creek, Grundy, VA. Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Friday evening at 6 p.m. with services Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. Active Pallbearers will be Justin Allen, Josh Estep, Brian Allen, Michael Lester, Heath Cook, Johnny Estep and Jason Clevinger. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Osborne, Tony (Rex) Viers, Amel Clevinger, Kermit Clevinger, Billy Shortridge and Larry Bostic. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy is in charge of all arrangements. |
Frances E. Farrell, 65, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Thornrose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010. Memorials may be made to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Inc., P. O. Box 937, Verona, Va., 24482 or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Frances Nicely Flint, 91, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON - Floyd H. Golden, 61, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009. |
CONNELL, Frances M., of South Hill, died January 1, 2010. Survived by her husband, John Claden Connell; three sons, John C. Connell Jr. and wife, Phebe, Barry N. Connell, all of South Hill, and Paul A. Connell and wife, Crissy, of Baskerville; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Graveside funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Crestview Memorial Park. Visitation Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory. Condolences may be sent to crowderhitecrews.com. |
HARRISON, Freddie J. Jr., of 4704 Thornhust St., died January 1, 2010. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
DURVIN, Garland Theodore, age 83, of Mechanicsville, passed away December 31, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Verna Perry Durvin; a daughter, Marilyn D. Rogati (Pete); two sons, Ted Durvin (Barbara) and Hunter Durvin (Cathy); a sister, Margaret Humphries; a brother, Thomas Durvin; four grandchildren, Christina Robertson, Beth Durvin, Peter, and Ethan Rogati; and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, where funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m Sunday. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church Bereavement Fund, 6100 Chamberlayne Road, 23227. |
A service of love and remembrance for Ms. Geraldine L. Davis will be held noon, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Oak Street A.M.E. Zion Church, 25 W. Wythe St., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Branch-Griffin, pastor., The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Davis online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
SCOTT, Mrs. Geraldine W., of Richmond, departed this life December 30, 2009. She is survived by one son, Donell S. Scott Jr.; five daughters, Sharita Scott, Rita Russell (Bobby), Rev. Perez, Shirley Brown, Renita Thornton (William); 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Clarence Watkins (Roma); a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where the family will receive friends Sunday (today) from 4 to 5 p.m. Remains will lie in state Monday, 12 noon, at Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2705 Hartman St., where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Rev. Roscoe D. Cooper III, Pastor, officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. |
Gerard Holland |
Jan 1, 2010 The funeral for Gerard Lionel Holland, 47, of 3337 Bassett Heights Extension, Bassett, who died Dec. 30, 2009, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, will be at noon Saturday at Gethsemane Pentecostal Holiness Church. Bishop Gordan Warren will officiate. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends for a half-hour before the service Saturday at the church and other times at the home. He was born March 4, 1962, in Henry County to Lester Holland and Dorothy Ross Holland of Bassett. Holland served in the Army and was a member of Gethsemane Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he was in the male chorus. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a son, Christopher Young of Greensboro, N.C.; a sister, Cassandra M. Sims of Alexandria; a brother, Edison E. Holland of Bassett; his maternal grandfather, Raymond Ross of Bassett; and one grandson. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
OSBORNE - In loving memory of our mother, Gerry Osborne. Two years ago today you took your walk in the garden. You are no longer here with us, however, your love, warmth and jokes live on in our hearts. We love you and miss you dearly. Love, Your Children & Grandchildren |
s will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
STEARRETT, Glen A. , 49, of Chesterfield, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie Stearrett; and his parents, John and Loretta Stearrett. He is survived by his siblings, John Stearrett Jr. (Mary), Edward Stearrett (Linda), David Stearrett, James Stearrett, Diane Harris (Tim), Darrin Stearrett (Dana); many nieces and nephews; special friends, Jack and Buddy, as well as many other loving family and friends. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Chesterfield Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home where a memorial service will be held immediately following at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be private. |
s 2 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
A funeral service for Mr. Grover C. Boone will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the church., The family will assemble at 1 p.m. at 2832 West Park Drive, Petersburg, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling Patricia Lee-Ellis (804) 469-4337 or (804) 926-0725, Marquette (Heidi) Jackson (804) 721-8606, or Fonda Robinson (804) 255-7004., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Boone online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
at Central United Methodist Church, 121 Church Street in Mathews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 297, Mathews, VA 23109., Make a memorial contribution |
8 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Macedonia Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at noon on Monday, January 4, 2010, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. The Rev. Gary Robbins, pastor of Greene Memorial U.M.C., will officiate. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Henry "Bub" Cowan GLADE SPRING, Va. Henry "Bub" Cowan, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at Valley Health Care in Chilhowie, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thad and Lucille Cowan; an infant son and sister-in-law Mitzie Greer. Left to cherish his memory, his wife Sue McCready Cowan; daughters, Robin Moore, Glade Spring, Va., Jody McCready, Madowview, Va.; son, Sam McCready and wife Charlie, Meadowview, Va.; granddaughters, Micah Orfield, Bailey Moore, Logan Moore, Carlie McCready, Danielle Cook, and husband Dee, Megan Faidley and husband Trey; one grandson, Mac Orfield and wife Kelly; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Catherine Collins and husband Carl, Roanoke, Va.; brothers, Norman Cowan and wife Barbara, Abingdon, Va., Roby Cowan and wife Brenda, Glade Spring, Va., Clayton Cowan and wife Betty, Hardy, Va.; brother-in-law, Tuffy Greer; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, J.D. and Jane Greer; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Henry Cowan will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in the D.R. Henderson funeral Home with the Pastor Shirley Carter officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. prior to the service. Committal service will be held Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring, Va. Everyone wishing to attend the committal is asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. for procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sam McCready, Tuffy Greer, Freddy Moore, Tim Orfield, Mac Orfield, and J.D. Greer. Sue would like to thank the 3rd wing staff at Valley Health Care for the excellent care Bub received and the love shown to him and our family and thanks to Megan of hospice of Southwest, Va. Online condolences may be sent to, D.R. Henderson funeral home in Saltville is serving the Cowan family. |
Shawn Lennell Henry, 30, formerly of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Mr. Herman Grandison of 21104 Warrior Drive, Matoaca, Va., died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Joseph Martin Hirst, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 29, 2009. A celebration of his life will be conducted 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the Horne Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted at noon on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Mr. Everett Craft. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 1, 2010, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Salem Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
Harold (Pete) Irby, Sr., 66, of Gretna, died December 31, 2009. Services 2 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the Colbert-Moran Chapel. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna., Make a memorial contribution |
ARCHER, Dr. John Stanard Jr., of Richmond, Va., died December 28, 2009. Born May 25, 1917, to the late John Stanard Archer and Jeanette Baird Jacob Archer. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen Kirtley Archer and sister, Lloyd Archer Kanary. He is survived by six children, Glen Enochs and husband, James; Elizabeth O'Ferrall and husband, McLain; John Archer lll and wife, Len; Cynthia Montague and husband, Peter; Tad Archer; Fielding Archer and wife, Meredyth; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Stanard graduated from the University of Virginia, where he was a member of the Chi Phi fraternity, and the Medical College of Virginia, where he did his residency in otolaryngology. He was a former staff member of the Richmond Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital; volunteer physician at McGuire Veterans Hospital and the Virginia State Penitentiary. A World War ll veteran, he was an army captain in the 70th field hospital attached to the Flying Tigers. Stanard served on the Vestry at St. James's Episcopal Church, the board of the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and as President of the Parents Council of the Virginia Military Institute. "Poppy," as he was known by his grandchildren, was a kind, wonderful and talented person who was loved by his family and friends and will be missed by all. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5 at St. James's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to St. James's Episcopal Church, 1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond 23220. |
HAMPTON - James Bernard "Jimmy" Green Jr., 65, a former resident of Poquoson and current resident of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009., Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, James B. Green Sr.; his mother, Katherine B. Green; and a brother-in-law, Steven L. Stump., He is survived by his son, Steven D. Green and wife, Bonnie; his daughter, Kimberly K. Beach; two grandchildren, Kaleigh D. Beach and husband, Kenneth W. Coon Jr., and Dylan P. Green; a great-granddaughter, Cheyanne E. Beach; a sister, Nancy L. Stump; two nieces, Dawn S. Drabeck and Jennifer S. Wyatt; best friend, Nancy B. Green; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. |
James Frank Delorto James Frank Delorto, 61, passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Lois Able Delorto; and their son, Dallas Delorto. The memorial service will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2010, at Trinity Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Sherfey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity Baptist Church, 220 Old Airport Road, Bristol, VA 24201. Condolences and memories can be shared with the family and viewed by visiting, Mr. Delorto and his family are in the care of Oakley Cook Funeral Home and Crematory. |
James E. Cole |
Jan 1, 2010 The funeral for James E. Cole, 55, of Bassett, who died Dec. 28, 2009, was held Thursday at Bassett Funeral Service, South Chapel, with the Rev. Freddie Bonds and Josie Foley officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Jason Day, Micah Day, Mike Witt, Wade Martin, Curtis Harvey Jr., Billy Joe Cole, Dustin Dillon and Brandon Harvey. |
James Daniel Heath Jr. GLADE SPRING, Va. James Daniel Heath Jr., 87, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Administration Medical Center, Community Living Center, at Johnson City, Tenn., where he resided for over the past five years. Until retirement, Mr. Heath served as manager of the Meadowview Mill, a subsidiary of Roanoke City Mills. He grew up in Washington County and attended the Barracks School. Mr. Heath was of the Christian faith, loved the outdoors, and being with his family and grandchildren. He was a loving father and friend and will be missed by those who knew him. He was born April 20, 1922, in Washington County, Va., and was the son of the late James Daniel Heath and Maggie Barlow Heath. Mr. Heath was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Parlee E. Heath and also an infant great-granddaughter, Aaleeyah Brooke Eller. He also was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are two daughters, Joyce Eller and husband, Steve of Chilhowie, Va.; Janet Campbell of Abingdon, Va.; one grandson, Ryan Eller of Bristol Virginia; one granddaughter, Leann Nunley and husband, Jessee; and great-grandson, Jacen Luke Nunley, of Meadowview, Va. Mr. Heath was a World War II Veteran, wounded in action, serving in the Army Combat Infantry Division in the European-Africian-Middle Eastern Theater and fought in Northern France, Ardennes and Rhineland, Germany. He was a decorated World War II Veteran receiving two Purple Hearts, Bronze Star and M-1 Rifle Marksman and other metals. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, inside the Forest Hills Memory Gardens Mausoleum, with Rev. David St. Clair and Chaplain Kevin Holmes officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Pleasant View United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. A private Interment for Mr. Heath will be at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family wishes to express their many thanks and excellent care of Mr. Heath to the administration, staff, nursing staff, chaplains and volunteers at the James H. Quillen Veterans Administration Medical Center, Community Living Center, in Johnson City, Tenn., while he lived there. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Chilhowie United Methodist Church, P.0. Box 367, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700 is serving the family of James Daniel Heath Jr. |
James was affectionately known as "Tree" by those who knew and loved him. He was a boxer and football player. He also was a longshoreman for 30 years. He was a kind, loving, and giving person to those he loved. He was a soldier determined in all he did. He shall always be a part of us. He made his peace and accepted Christ as his savior on Dec. 17, 2009., Viewing will be held from noon to 5 p.m., Jan. 3, 2010, with funeral services, at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, all at the funeral home chapel. |
James Roger Barrett NOKESVILLE, Va. Major James Roger Barrett, USMC Ret., age 67, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol Tennessee. He was born May 28, 1942, in Washington County, Va., to the late Annie Gertrude Harless and Clarence Roscoe Barrett. Infant twins, Carl and Carlene Barrett; four sisters, Fannie Marie Stevens, Carolyn Anna Davis, Patsy Powers and Josie Ellen Parker; and one brother, John Frank Barrett, also preceded him in death. He attended Greendale High School and All Saints Church in Woodbrige, Va. He was a retired major USMC of 30 years and the owner/operator of Oak Leaf Stables in Nokesville. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Gail Thompson Barrett of Nokesville; one daughter, Wendy Diana Levine and husband Jim of Taylor, Texas; one son, James Roger Barrett II and wife Tami of Knoxville, Tenn.; four sisters, Mary Quinn and husband Cleo of Biloxi, Miss., Barbara Armstrong and husband Louis of Livingston, Texas, Julia Roark and husband Johnny and Linda Fields and husband Joe, all of Abingdon, Va.; four brothers, Clarence David Barrett and wife Margie of Salisbury, Md., William Gerald Barrett and wife Patty of Sugar Grove, Va., Larry Clayton Barrett and wife Naomi and Michael Henry Barrett, all of Abingdon; eight grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Central Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, with military rites conducted by U.S. Marines Lima Company 3/24. Pallbearers will be James Barrett II, Jim Levine, James Barrett III "Trey", Mark Austin Levine, Clarence Stevens and Wayne Stevens. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Barrett, Ron Lott, Johnny Roark, David Barrett, Mike Barrett, Gerald Barrett, George and Patty McKay, Matt and Jennie Dierberg and his nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 -7 p.m. Saturday at Akard Funeral Home. Those desiring may make memorials to the World Vision, American Red Cross, Mountain Empire Chapter, 14298 Lee Highway, Bristol, VA 24202; or to a charity's of one's choice. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mr. Barrett. |
James E. Smith, Jr. 3-4-93 to 12-30-08 It's been a year now, son, without you. My heart aches day by day for you. I miss you so much. If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. You will always live forever in my heart. - Love, Mom |
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SCHOOLS - In loving memory of our son and brother, Jay, on his ninth Anniversary in Heaven. You went to your home in Heaven nine years ago today. Our hearts are full of pain and sorrow that will never go away. We think of you and miss you every single day and love you forever. Our precious Jay. Nine years ago God came to call, in the bible Luke 12:34 says it all. L VE, Mom, Dad & John |
Jeffrey Glenn Medley MARION, Va. Jeffrey Glenn Medley, age 48, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Jeffrey was born in Smyth County to the late Glenn S. Medley and Blanche Sullivan Medley and was preceded in death by a brother-in-law Jimmy Cook. He graduated from the Smyth County Training School and had been employed at Mount Rogers IDC. He had participated in the Smyth County Special Olympics for several years and had been awarded numerous medals. He was a member of the Chilhowie Baptist Church. He is survived by his brother and sisters, Wilma Cook, Marion, Va., Diana Medley, Wytheville, Va., David Medley and wife Martha, Sugar Grove, Va.; nieces and nephews, Joey Cook and wife Beth, Cindy Cook, Sheri Shelton and husband Les, Missy Medley; two great nieces and one great nephew, Sierra Garzon, Amy Cook, William Medley; special friend, John Hayden. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Chuck Herrell and Pastor Kenny Price officiating. Interment will be in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 - 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions can be made to the Chilhowie Baptist Church Building Fund: PO Box 838, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. |
Jerome Lewis "Thunder" Thornton Sr., 63, of Colonial Heights, died Dec. 29, 2009, at John Randolph Medical Center., He is survived by his mother, Grace, and stepfather, Roger Medlock; daughter, Angela Johnson; son, Jerry L. Thornton Jr.; four grandchildren, Jacob Johnson, Jazmin, Brandon and Jade Thornton; loving companion of 32 years, Elaine Leonti, and her daughters, Debbie and Cindy; four sisters, Lessie Moore, Elva Thompson, Linda Kopeshke, Tara Bish; two brothers, Jessie Biscoe and Randy Biscoe., A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Condolences may be registered at |
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Jesse Thomas Adams BRISTOL, Va. Jesse Thomas Adams, age 85, went to see God on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at his home. He was born Aug. 4, 1924, in Ponca, Neb., a son of the late Clarence Leroy and Mary Francis (Fitzgerald) Adams. He was an altar boy for Father Flanagan (before he established Boy's Town Home in Nebraska.) He was a World War II veteran with the U.S. Navy. Jesse worked for the Sioux City Stockyard. He was a union representative for the employees and set up the union pension program. He trained in Waterloo, Iowa and became a USDA Government Meat Inspector. He traveled to Newark, N.J., to process and inspect the Kosher Meat Plant. He transferred to Bristol as his home base but still traveled to New York, Virginia and Tennessee. He worked for the government as an inspector at Valleydale, Armour and Joe Range's and retired in January 1987. Through the years in Bristol he owned Hill Country Trailer Park and "The Donut Shop". Jesse graduated in Ponca, Neb., and from the USDA School in Iowa and he was a member of the American Legion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Pflughoeft; second wife, Mary B. Adams; children, Kathryn M. Adams, Mary Margaret Adams and Caroline Buchanan; brothers, Pat, Donald and Clarence Adams; and sister, Rita Myers. Survivors include: children, Patricia A. Adams of Milford, IA; Michael L. Adams and wife Debra of Bristol Tennessee; Belinda S. McCracken and husband Danny Ray of Bristol Virginia; Thomas W. Adams; Margaret M. Adams of Bluff City, Tenn.; brothers, Louis, Bernard and Francis Adams; grandchildren, John Dishman and wife Christina, Angela Lilly and husband Bobby, Travis McCracken and wife April, Michael Adams, Jesseica Cruz, Luke Adams and Marrisa Adams; eight great-grandchildren, R.T. Lilly, Bradley Davidson, Alexis McCracken, Nicolas Cruz, Brandon Davidson, Eric McCracken, Jasmine Bishop and Morgan McCracken; special friends, Dr. Imanuel Morenings, Ron Davis, John Jenkins and Deacon Juan Ibbaro. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the St. Anne Catholic Church with Reverend Paul Maier officiating. The burial will follow in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens with Military Honors conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be John Dishman, Travis McCracken, Michael Adams, Luke Adams and The Knights of Columbus. The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Online condolences may be registered at |
Gordon, Rev. John E. Sr. The holidays bring memories we hold so dear. We're thankful for the love we shared year after year. ~Violet Gordon and Family. |
John Leroy Epps Jr. of 18304 Sandy Hill Road, Courtland, died Friday morning at his residence. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
WILLIAMSBURG - John Thomas Helsel, 94, of Williamsburg, widower of Edna M. Helsel, died Dec. 30, 2009. He retired as Vice President of Glass Containers Corporation., Funeral services will be private. |
Johnsie C. Triggs |
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ELLIS, June - In loving memory of my sister, June Ellis, who passed away April 15, 2009. Loving and kind in all her ways, upright and just to the end of her days; sincere and true, in heart and mind, beautiful memories she left behind. This was my first Christmas without you and I still miss you with all my heart. ~Your sister, Terry Ellis |
He spent his later years living with Brenda Smith and her family, Russell, Jimmy Jack and Scotty Smith. He was more than a best friend, father or grandfather, he was a true blessing to us. He was known as the Redskins man and was seen riding his bicycle all over Buckroe Beach or riding the HRT bus to Lincoln Towers., We know he's in heaven because God called him home so that he could be with his angel, Jessica Louise Smith, on January 2, the date of her death in 1987., A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home chapel, and at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Biggs Funeral Home, Bear Grass, N.C. |
s will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, Blacksburg, date and time to be announced. Memorials to the Anita Kahl Memorial Fund for Christian Outreach, Christ Church, 24063-0146. Funeral arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON - Katherine Louise Crocker, 77, of Hampton and wife of Emanuel W. Crocker, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. |
celebrating her life will be held 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2010, in the Simpson Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Kathy Hull officiating. Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
Eugene R. (Gene) Lavelle, 84, of Roanoke County, Va., died on December 30, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
Mr. Lewis A. Hendrick Sr., 79, of 4810 Garfield St., Hopewell, answered God's call on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 and went home to be with the Lord., He was a native of Mecklenburg County, the son of the late George and Rosa Hargrove Hendrick Sr. and the widower of Louetta T. Hendrick, his wife of forty-two years. Mr. Hendrick accepted Christ at an early age at the Roanoke Zion RZUA Church and was a member until he moved his membership to Union Baptist Church, Hopewell, where he served as vice president on the Usher Board and was a member of the Trustee Board. He received his early education in the Mecklenburg County Schools. Mr. Hendrick moved to Petersburg around 1948 and later moved to Prince George County in 1955 where he lived until his death. He was employed at Hercules in Hopewell receiving many awards and recognitions for his service and retired after 38 years of service. He was also a faithful employee of Turner-Bland Funeral Home for over 20 years. Lewis befriended everyone he met, many of them turning into lasting friendships., He was preceded in death by six brothers, Eddie, Algie, George, Haywood, Joseph and Willie; and four sisters, Ida, Edmonia, Naomia and Dorothy., Mr. Hendrick was a member of Shiloh Lodge #33 Prince Hall Masons for over 50 years, also where he received the degree of Past Master in 2007-2008; a member of Sunlight Elks Lodge #1558; and the Lilley of the Valley #44 Order of Eastern Star. He attended numerous conventions across the United States and the Caribbean. Lewis was always willing to help wherever and whenever he could., He leaves to cherish his memories three sons, Lewis Jr. (Joyce) of Chester, Larry of Richmond and Levi of Petersburg; one daughter, Etta H. Bond (Larry) of Richmond; two grandsons, Pierce (Cynthia) and Pierre (Tracy) Hendrick and one granddaughter, Brianna Bond; a brother, Rev. Hezekiah Hendrick of South Hill; three sisters,, Evangelist Rosell H. Boston of Cambria Heights, New York, Rev. Mary Hendrick of Boydton and Clara H. Farrar (John) of Ettrick; a host of nieces, nephews, four sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends to include Rev. Robert L. Barnes, Mrs. Ora E. Bailey, Mrs. Renee Broxie, Miss Victoria, James, William Jr. and Wayne Epps., A funeral service will be held at noon Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg with the Rev. Hezekiah Hendrick Pastor of Greens Chapel # 2 officiating. The interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Mr. Hendrick may be viewed at the Chapel of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday. The immediate family will assemble at the above residence one hour prior to the service. Contributions may be made to the, of Virginia in memory of Mr. Hendrick., Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director., Please send online condolences to: |
TIMBERLAKE, Lillian Light, 92, of Mechanicsville passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husbands, R. Byron Ogle, Henry Thomas and Temple Timberlake. She is survived by her son, Richard B. "Buddy" Ogle Jr. and his wife, Ginny; two grandsons, Scott and Mark Ogle; a sister-in-law, Mickey Skelton and her son, John Light. Mrs. Timberlake was a longtime member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Walnut Grove Baptist Church or Hunton Baptist Church. |
Lola Marie Blackburn Walls ALVARADO, Va. Lola Marie Blackburn Walls, age 81, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at her residence. She was a native of Mill Creek, W.Va., and was a daughter of the late Charles and Lester Blackburn. She was a past resident of Green Cove, Va., and had lived in Alvarado, Va., since 1971. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a very creative artist. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ira Donald "Don" Walls Sr; two brothers, Carl Blackburn and Jimmy Blackburn; and two sisters, Carrie Blackburn Dennis and Ruby Blackburn. She is survived by two daughters, Donna Walls Neeley of Alvarado, Va., and Deborah Walls of Abingdon, Va.; one son, Donald Walls Jr. of Charleston, W. Va.; four brothers, Fred Blackburn and his wife, Launia, of Beckley, W.Va., Charles ittro "Blackie" Blackburn and his wife, Marty, of Colonial Beach, Va., and Earney Lee Blackburn and his wife, Joyce, and Dale "Skip" Blackburn, all of Green Cove, Va.; seven grandchildren, Kenneth Mitchell, Heather Mountain Brewster and her husband, Carl Brewster, Shane Mountain, Michelle Mitchell Owens and her husband, Rick Owens, Jessica Walls, Erika Neeley and Lauren Neeley; five great-grandchildren, Emma Brewster, Samantha Owens, Kassidy Owens, Braxton Blevins and Connor Rutherford; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in the Green Cove Baptist Church in Green Cove, Va., with Pastor Mark Baumgardner and Pastor Leonard Tenney officiating. The interment will follow in the Green Cove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doug Thomas, Shawn Lawson, Ted Durney, Brian Wampler, Vernon Brewster and Carl Brewster. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Mitchell and Shane Mountain. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Denise, the nurses, and nurse's aids at Total Home Care and Hospice of Abingdon, Va., Dr. Karen Tootle, and the Shriner's Hospital. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday prior to the funeral service at Green Cove Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family and a memorial video tribute may be viewed by visiting |
BELCOLORE, Louis R., age 60, of Newtown, Conn., died December 7, 2009 in Danbury, Conn. He was the husband of Jeannette (Barressi) Belcolore. He was born on September 18, 1949 in Queens, N.Y., a son of the late Louis P. and Margaret (Bodnovich) Belcolore. Lou served in the U.S. Navy Reserves from 1970 to 1972. He was employed by IBM from 1968 to 1998 and by Altria from 1999 to 2007. Mr. Belcolore resided in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. from 1979 to 2003 and in Richmond, Va. from 2003 to 2007, when he moved to Newtown. In addition to his wife of 37 years, Lou is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Belcolore-Arguello and her husband, Raul, and Lisa Merrill and her husband, Kevin; and four grandchildren, Isabella Mia Arguello, Gabriella Sofia Arguello, Antonio Arguello and Benjamin Merrill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, Conn. on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association at www.lungusa.org. The Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown is in charge of arrangements. www.honanfh.com |
A funeral service for Lucille Hargraves will be held Monday at noon from Third Baptist Church where the Rev. Leroy Cherry is pastor. The Rev. Dennis Blanding, pastor of Baptist Temple Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday evening 6 to 7 at the chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg |
SURRY COUNTY - Margaret Katherine Weibert Dunaway, 90, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at Obici Hospital, after a brief illness., Mrs. Dunaway was preceded in death by her husbands, Wilmer L. Goodrich and Charles Richard Dunaway; her sons, Robert "Bob" Lee Goodrich and George F. Goodrich; and step-children, Virginia G. Younglove, Frances Goodrich, and Will Goodrich; and a sister., She is survived by three grandchildren, James F. Goodrich, Lee Goodrich (Nikki), both of Newport News, and Jackie Goodrich of Surry; a great-granddaughter, Madison Grace Goodrich; a brother, Otis Weibert; and daughter-in-law, Patricia L. Goodrich. Other family members include, Melvin Younglove (Patty) and their son, Thomas of Surry., A graveside funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at Oakgrove Church Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Rowland officiating. The family will receive friends in the home. |
A funeral service for Mrs. Margaret L. Brown will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Va. The Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr., pastor, will officiate. Interment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the church., The family will assemble at 10 a.m. at 10108 Hollingsworth Court, Richmond, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 272-3720., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Brown online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
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Mark Owens WAKE FOREST, N.C. Funeral services for Mark Owens will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Haysi Funeral Home with Reverand John Whitner officiating. Burial will follow in the Sutherland Cemetery, Frying Pan. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the |
She is survived by her daughter, Bernadette C. Wilson, of Grifton; sisters, Billie Reeder and husband, Al, of Newport News, Va., and Catherine Wright and husband, Ervin of Lucedale, Miss.; brother, Dorrance Deakle of Prattville, Ala.; 20 nieces and nephews; numerous great nieces and nephews; and many beloved friends. |
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PATTERSON - Mary R. Bolton Oct. 31, 1927 - Jan. 2, 2008 It's been two years since the angels took you away Sweetie, it seems like a lifetime to me. The ones we have held in our arms for a little while, we now hold in our hearts forever. Love and Miss You Sweetie, Buddy |
Mary T. Law Rogers The family of Mary T. Law Rogers will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:30 Saturday afternoon, Jan. 2, 2010, in the Heritage Chapel of Memories at Glenwood Cemetery. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 with Dr. David Wadsworth and Rev. Jack Heintzleman, her nephew, officiating. Entombment will follow. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Condolences and memories can be shared with the family and viewed by visiting |
Jeffrey Glenn Medley, 48, of Marion, Va., passed away Friday, January 1, 2010. Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced later by Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion., Make a memorial contribution |
Melissa Lynn Manning CASTLEWOOD, Va. Melissa Lynn Manning, 35, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. She was born on July 30, 1974, in Wise County, Va. Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Smith; mother, Linda Manning of Castlewood; father, Butch Manning of Norton, Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Nora and Chris Cook; niece, Cierra Cook and special friend, Freddie Parsons all of Castlewood. Numerous other family and friends also survive. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at Owens Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Tom Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to P.A.W.S. of Southwest Virginia, P.O. Box 576, Coeburn, VA 24230. Owens Funeral Service and Cremation Services in Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements. |
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HENSLEY, Mrs. Mildred Weatherford, 78, of Walkerton, Va., formerly of Highland Springs, Va., widow of Lloyd W. Hensley Jr., passed away December 31, 2009. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Gathercole (Ronnie) and Shirla Johnson, (Keith); one sister, Ophelia Maiden; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Remains rest at Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and where the service will be at 1 p.m. Monday. Interment in Washington Memorial Park. |
Robert Clinton Milton, 69, of Wake Forest Community, died December 28, 2009. Funeral 12 noon Saturday, January 2, 2010 at the New Pentecostal United Holy Church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
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Jan 1, 2010 The funeral for Moir Samuel Edwards, 81, of 833 Wagon Trail Road, Ridgeway, who died Dec. 30, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Red Hollow Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Carl Morgan officiating. Burial will be in the Edwards family cemetery in Ridgeway. The family will receive friends at the church for an hour before the funeral Monday and other times at the home. He was born Feb. 26, 1928, in Patrick County to James W. Edwards and Fannie Redd Edwards Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was an Army veteran and retired from National Building Systems, where he worked for 35 years. He was a member of Red Hollow Primitive Baptist Church, where he was treasurer. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Reid Edwards of the home; two daughters, Rhonda E. Vollink and Demetria Edwards, both of Ridgeway; a son, Moir C. Edwards of Ridgeway; four sisters, Charity E. Martin of Ridgeway, Edith Pitzer of Martinsville, Barbara Payne of Ridgeway and Iris Stone of Indianapolis, Ind.; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. |
Rev. Alfred Huston Moore, 84, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully in his sleep early December 31, 2009. After a long and hard battle in his later years, he finished the course and has "received the crown laid up for him". He is now experiencing what he loved to quote from John Chapter 14: "In my Father's house are many mansions, I go to prepare a place for you and if I go away I will come again and receive you unto myself that where I am there you may be also....", Alfred Huston Moore was born February 21, 1925 in Salem, Va. and grew up in Floyd County, Va. He is the son of Jacob Moore and Emma Sweeney Moore. In 1943 1945, he served his nation with the US Navy in Hawaii and the Marshall Islands during the Second World War. After discharge, he indulged his love of adventure by hitchhiking to Texas and back and working on the James River Fleet in Newport News., In June, 1949 he married Lois Bayse of Salem, Va. and answered God's call to the ministry. After graduation from Allentown Bible Institute in Allentown, Pa., his first pastorate was Christo Pilgrim Holiness Church on Bent Mountain, Va. He also pastored in Christiansburg, Va., Boissevain, Va., and Five Forks Wesleyan Church in Stuart, Va. In addition, he filled many pulpits around southwest VA as a supply pastor. He had a secondary career as a painter at the Salem VA Medical Center and retired in 1987. He loved woodworking and created many beautiful pieces of furniture for himself and his family., He is survived by two brothers, Edward Moore, of Virginia Beach, Va. and Jack Moore, of Mocksville, N.C.; also, his children and their spouses, Glen and Fran Moore, of Greensboro, N.C., Ronald and Ruth Moore Wilson, of Stuart, Va., Mary Moore Mabe, of Roanoke, Va., James and Roberta Moore, of Kansas City, Mo., Ronnie and Karen Moore Gregory, of Stuart, Va., Raymond and Debbie Moore Laffoon, of Suffolk, Va., Micah and Margaret Ann Moore Travis, of Indianapolis, Ind., John Moore, of Indianapolis, Ind. and Randy and Sandra Moore Bandy, of Bedford, Va. Lois, his wife and partner of 55 years, preceded him in death in 2005 and his daughter, Lois Juanita Moore Owens, in 1972. The family grew to include 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren (and counting)., The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2010 at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church in Roanoke, with the Rev. Greg Reynolds officiating. The family will receive visitors Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at Oakey's South Chapel on Monday January 4, 2010 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Ed Woodard officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday January 3, 2010 at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Robert Huggard; one son, Byron Huggard and his wife, Amy; a brother, Thomas Chapman and his wife, Beverly Sue; two grandchildren, Brandon Wimmer and Caitlyn Huggard; a niece and nephew, Emily and Joe Chapman; and a special friend that she loved like a daughter, Kristi Bristow., The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Menchville Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Gill, officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial park., Memorial contributions may be made to Menchville Baptist Church, 248 Menchville Rd., Newport News, VA 23602. |
Pat Christensen, 80, died on Thursday, December 17, 2009, at The Laurels of Charlottesville, while recovering from a brief illness., She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, in May, 1929 to the late Whitney Gordon Leighty and Edna Coder Leighty. Her family moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where she was raised on the banks of the Mississippi River and started her lifetime love of the water., After she married, she moved to Skaneateles, New York, where she worked for the Skaneateles school system and was a charter member of the Skaneateles Ambulance Corp for 12 years. After her marriage ended, her beloved mother-in-law, Helen Christensen, offered help if Pat wanted to leave the snows of New York to move to Dallas, Texas, which she did in 1981., Years later, after the death of her mother-in-law and the failure of multiple savings and loan companies she worked for, she moved to Charlottesville, Virginia. She had fallen in love with Virginia when she visited from drab, winter ravished New York State at Easter and the gardens were in bloom and beautiful., Pat lived in Charlottesville since 1989, with both appearance and activity level defying her age. She spent hours at the Senior Center, MedFit, ACAC, and in local classes on an interesting variety of topics. Pat travelled at every opportunity, with trips ranging from international vacations to multiple visits to Williamsburg, Virginia, every year. Pat's true passion was being a volunteer at the University of Virginia Medical Center where she started in the Cancer Center in 1992, moved to the Hospice and Palliative Care Unit for nine years and then returned to her first love, the Cancer Center. She also served as an "actor" in the medical school's standardized patient program that helped train medical students., Pat is survived by her son, David Christensen and his wife, Barbara, of Pittsford, New York; a daughter, Linda Christensen of Arlington, Virginia; a sister, Jacqueline Feuerhelm and her husband, Duane, of Churchville, Virginia; niece and nephews, Jody L'Heureaux, Jeff Feuerhelm and Jon Feuerhelm and their families., Pat has been cremated and will be interred with her parents in Dubuque, Iowa., A memorial service will take place 2 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2010, at Teague Funeral Service, 2260 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, Virginia., Remembrances and condolences may be sent to PatChristensenRemembered@gmail.com., Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Virginia, Department of Volunteer Services, Box 80068, Charlottesville, VA 22908 to the attention of the Director or the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. |
BONSER, Paul E., 57, of Midlothian, went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2009. He was the son of the late Albert M. Bonser of Hawthorne, N.J. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Eddie Ann Bonser; sons, Brandon and his wife, Gretchen, Justin and his wife, LeAnne, Ryan and his wife, Jolie; his mother, Muriel Bonser; grandchildren, Taylor, Reeve, Ryder, Kylie, Ava, Hayden, Rilyn; siblings, David Bonser and his wife, Wendy, Sharyn Forman and her husband, Arthur, Debbie Shaban and her husband, Robert, Albert Lutkins and his wife, Lynn, Arthur Manella and his wife, Lorraine; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a retired president of Shelton Coal Company. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 1, 2010, at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd, Midlothian. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Sycamore Presbyterian Church, 510 Coalfield Rd., Midlothian. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2010, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Bill Phipps officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 2101 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va. 24014. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
in the church parlor. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWCOMB - Richard Allen 11/06/44 - 01/02/05 It's hard to believe it's been five years ago today. We lost such a great part of our lives. I lost my Dad and my hero. My heart has a void that can't be filled from missing you... but my memories are full of love. Thank you for giving me the greatest gift of life. (The Best Dad in the World) We all love and miss you more each day. Love, Candy Gale, Mike, Brandon, Michael, Bonkers & the entire Strickland & Newcomb Families |
SMITH, Robert James, age 85, a retired Henrico County judge, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Judge Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Foster Smith; and his parents, Percy Scott and Marie Crandall Smith. He is survived by his son, Robert J. Smith Jr. and wife, Carolyn; daughter, Nancy Gayle Smith and her fiance; two grandchildren, Robert J. Smith III and Scott P. Smith and his fiancee; one sister, Helen S. Moss; and brother, Dr. P. Scott Smith Jr. Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He served Henrico County as a judge from 1984 to 1998. He received his Bachelor and Law degrees, class of 1946 and 1950, from the Washington & Lee University. His memberships include River Road Church Baptist, Bull & Bear Club, The Country Club of Virginia, James River Catfish Club and his fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha. The family will receive friends Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. and Sunday, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday at River Road Church Baptist. Interment Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the charity of your choice. |
WILLS - Randall "Randy" Lee A special memory of you on New Year's Day and always. Love, Cheryl |
HORTON, Randolph, left our world and entered heaven December 27, 2009. He was a good man who always had a smile on his face and kind word for everyone. Throughout his 56 years of life, he touched the lives of many people. He served in the Army during his youth, and went to work for Dominion Virginia Power the remainder of his career. He leaves behind a son, Andrew Horton; his sister, Tammy, and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. |
BROWN 4-17-53 - 01/01/03 In loving memory of Mr. Randy C. Brown who passed away seven years ago today. We love and miss you dearly. Your Loving family, Mrs. Hattie Brown, Rhonda, Vest, Barbara, Quran, Saniyah & Elyse. |
Ricarte Dadez, Ricarte Dadez, 75, of Charlottesville, died on Sunday, December 27, 2009, at a local hospital., He was born on January 11, 1934, in Maui, Hawaii, the son of the late Eduardo Dadez and Maria Sugitan Dadez. He was also preceded in death by a son, Stephen Michael Dadez; a grandson, Jake; and a sister, Magdalena Collard., Ricarte was retired from the United States Coast Guard having served during the Korean War and Vietnam. He was a graduate of the Fannie Farmer School of Culinary Arts and had served as the Special Chef for Officers in the Coast Guard. He later served as a Food Production Manager for the Blue Ridge Hospital in Charlottesville. He was also a member of the Elks and the Knights of Columbus., Surviving him are the mother of his children, Dorothy Dadez of Oakridge, Tennessee; two daughters, Regina Howard and her husband, Richard, of Richmond and Katherine Todd and her husband, Richard, of Oakridge, Tennessee; four sons, Edward Dadez and his wife, Terry, of Saint Leo, Florida, Richard Dadez and his wife, Christie, of Peach Tree City, Georgia, Thomas Dadez and his wife, Lisa, of Yorktown, Virginia, and James Dadez and his wife, Tanya, of Zephyrhills, Florida; 12 grandchildren, Cameron, Michael, Blake, Robert, Robert, Jordan, Thomas, Austin, Aaron, Allison, Madison, and Bayden; two great-grandchildren, Troy and Bryce; two sisters, Yasminia of the Philipines and Violetta Agapay of Kahului, HI; three brothers, Angel Dadez of Lahaina, Hawaii, Marcello Dadez and his wife, Beatrice, of Wailuku, Hawaii, and Jaime Dadez and his wife, Edith, of Freeport, Illinois; and his loving companion of many years, Anita Patrick and two children, Delilah Wills and Zane Patrick of Charlottesville., A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home with the Reverend Sidney Craig officiating. Interment will follow at the Culpeper National Cemetery with full military honors at 1 p.m., The family will receive friends from 4 until 5 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010, at the funeral home., The family suggests that any desired memorial contributions be made to the Martha Jefferson Hospital Nursing Fund, South 7, 459 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902. |
EDWARDS, Robert Happy Anniversary and New Year, my love and my angel. Love, Katrina |
Robert Wayne Carrier LEBANON, Va. Robert Wayne Carrier, age 81, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at his home. He was born August 30, 1928 in Bristol Tennessee, a son of the late Arthur and Fannie Hinkle Carrier. He has lived in the Lebanon area for the past 50 years and was a retired hardware salesman. He was a member of the Lebanon Masonic Lodge and a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. Robert was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Norman and Earl. Survivors include: wife, Marlene Hinkle Carrier; sons, Christopher Wayne Carrier and wife Cindy, Steven Byron Carrier and wife Jenna; two grandchildren, Steven Andrew Carrier and Samantha Brianne Carrier; step-grandson, Tommy Musick; sisters, Louise Eyler and Hazel Freeman; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Sunday, Jan. 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Shipley Cemetery. A procession of family and friends will leave the funeral home at 1:40 p.m. Sunday. The family will receive friends from 12-4 p.m. Saturday at his home, 524 Ridge Rd. Lebanon, VA 24266. Online condolences may be registered at, Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
MATHEWS - Ronald B. Eaton, age 69, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. |
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FORD, Ruby W., 81, of Chester, passed away on December 31, 2009. She was predeceased by her parents, Jeff and Nora Wilborne; husband, Edward Ford; and son, Ronald Ford. She was dedicated to her family and especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were the apple of her eye. She is survived by her son, Cary E. Ford of South Boston, Virginia; daughters, Brenda Mays (Donnie) of Chester, Va. and Nancy McNair (Victor) of Tampa, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters; and four brothers. The family will receive friends at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Sunday January 3, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
TWISDALE, Ryan "Twizz" In loving memory of Ryan Twisdale, who went to his home in Heaven on December 27, 2007. We love and miss you and always will. Love, Mom and the Family |
SNYDER, Shirley Ann, of Ashland, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Roy Snyder Jr.; son, Joey R. Snyder; and parents, Richard and Alma Carter. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Snyder; granddaughter, Kelsey Snyder; daughter-in-law, Tina Snyder; special friend, James Arehart; as well as many other loving family and friends. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the West Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 Broad Street Rd., where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday. Interment will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park. |
Elizabeth Rush Saunders, 89, of Moneta, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Funeral Saturday, 2 p.m. at Morgans Baptist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford., Make a memorial contribution |
. The Semenkovich family is being served by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held at noon on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
The memorial service for Sidney "Toots" Barnette Herring will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010, at the Covenant Upper School, 175 Hickory Street off 5th Street Extended. |
Mr. Connie Alphonzia (Poncho) Sparrow, 80, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010. Arrangements by Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, (254-3000)., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Donna Hopkins Britt officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution please consider the Calvary Baptist Church, 608 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
COPPING, Taylor R. Sr., passed away peacefully on December 12, 2009 amidst the loving care of family and hospice support members at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital. Taylor proudly served in the Army Air Corps, received his Master of Science at the University of Richmond, and later served as Executive Director of the American Lung Association in New Mexico and in Virginia. He was an avid golfer and an accomplished guitarist. Taylor is survived by his devoted wife, three children, three grandchildren, and two sons-in-law. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to: Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226, Tuckahoe Rescue Squad, 1101 Horsepen Rd., Richmond, Va. 23286. Our heartfelt thanks go to all for their services including Henrico County Fire and Rescue. |
s will be held at noon on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
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FAULCONER, Thelma Lorraine, 81, of Mechanicsville, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 31, 2009. She is survived by three daughters/spouses, Dianne Faulconer, Wendy and Chuck Bowles, Faye and Jimmy Archer; one foster daughter, Kathy Short; six grandchildren, Robin Custalow, Kim Smith, Jason Bowles, Tommy Lloyd, Nichole Lloyd, and Landon Lloyd; seven great-grandchildren, Raleigh Custalow, Lili Custalow, Stuart Smith, Tyler Smith, Kaitlyn Smith, Isaac Bowles, and Ryan Bowles. Lorraine was a loving and caring woman who gave so many wonderful memories to her family and is cherished for being such a special mom. Her love for animals was well known, along with her tireless efforts to care for homeless animals. She operated her own Kennel/Clipping Parlor for years. A graveside memorial service will be held Monday, January 4, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Signal Hill Memorial Park with Rev. James Bennett officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to HHK-9 Rescue Inc., Box 1505, Ashland, Va. 23005. Arrangements by Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville Chapel. |
Randolph-Happy Birthday to our beloved mother, Theresa C. W. Randolph on her 83rd birthday. We miss you more each day for life is not the same since you were called away. Loving you always. Nesey, Slangg and Edward (Lorraine) |
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Nelson Leonard Tinsley Sr., 78, of Clifton Forge, died Thursday, December 31, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Nicely Funeral Home Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Johnsie (Jane) Cox Triggs, 80, of Collinsville, died Thursday, December 31, 2009. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010 at First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory., Make a memorial contribution |
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Elizabeth Rush Saunders Elizabeth Rush Saunders, 89, of Moneta, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. Funeral at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 2, 2010, at Morgans Baptist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. |
WINDSOR - Vanessa D. Greene entered into eternal rest on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at Sentara Obici Hospital., She was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine G. Evans., She was a native of Smithfield, Va., and was employed by Gwaltney of Smithfield for 27 years until her disability. Vanessa was also a lifelong member of the Main Baptist Church., She is survived by her brother, Thaddeus Greene (Kathy) of Fredericksburg, Va.; sister and caregiver, Sonia K. Greene of the home; sisters, Wendy Johnson and Wanda Johnson, both of Smithfield, Va.; two nieces; three nephews; one great-nephew; and a multitude of cousins., Celebration service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan 3, at Main Street Baptist Church, Smithfield, Va. Public viewing and visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at Shivers Funeral Chapel., Shivers Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Vivian H. Dempsey JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. Mrs. Vivian H. Dempsey, 85, 1608 Idlewilde Drive, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at her residence. Mrs. Dempsey was a native of Kingston, Tenn., who had lived in Johnson City since 1946. She was the daughter of the late Harvey and Doris Wilhoit Houser. In addition to her parents, one son, Sam Dempsey; one sister, Ruth Ann Houser; one brother, H.T. Houser Jr.; one grandson, Jimmy Dempsey; also preceded her in death. Mrs. Dempsey was a registered nurse for 32 years for the V.A. Hospital. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Johnson City and also the Mr. And Mrs. Sunday School Class. Survivors include: her husband of 61 years, Ivan J. Dempsey of the home; one daughter, Jane Crewey and her husband John of Bristol; one son, Jerry Dempsey and his wife Sue of Piney Flats; two brothers, Charlie P. Houser and his wife Hueretta of Chesapeake, Va., and Rudolph Houser and his wife Norma of Florida; one granddaughter, Jennifer Carter and her husband Josh of Johnson City; one grandson, Sam Nelson of Johnson City; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Mrs. Vivian H. Dempsey will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. Roland Whittemore and Dr. Delno Brown will officiate. The graveside committal service will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Memories and condolences may be sent to the Dempsey family via, Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Dempsey family. (423) 282-1521 |
CARTER From Walter Carter's Family Thank You One year ago today, we lost our precious patriarch, Walter Carter. Walter was a man of character, who loved his God, family and friends. He was the founder and president of Carter Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. We want to express our appreciation for your thoughtful words of sympathy and for your selfless acts of kindness. You have been there for us as we suffered the greatest hurt we have ever felt. Our heartfelt thanks go out to you, dear family and friends, and to the customers of Carter Heating and Air Conditioning for your years of patronage. May the Lord bless you and keep you. Carolyn, Jennifer, Melissa, Scott, Mike and Best Little Buddy, Benjamin Everyday, in so many ways, memories of Walter flood our way. Though absent, he is ever near, still missed, still loved and ever dear. We love you, Dear Husband-Dad-Papa! |
Marlene Iroler Watson, 67, of Midlothian, formerly of Kenbridge and Hillsville, entered into rest Wednesday, December 30, 2009 from the effects of Lewy Body Dementia. Marlene was born in Baltimore, Md. and raised in Carroll County, Va. and was preceded in death by her parents, Benton and Flora Iroler. She was a graduate of Radford College (now University) and retired after more than 30 years as a teacher in the Lunenburg Co. Public School System. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Ben L. Watson III; daughter, Stacy W. Gard, of Midlothian; sons, Ricky Watson, of San Antonio, Texas, Randy Watson, of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Logan, Morgan, Molly, Lee, Katherine and Maylynn; sisters, Shirley I Martin (Curt) and Mary I Surratt (Marlin) both of Hillsville, Va. The family will receive friends at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville VA, Monday, January 4, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in her name may be made to the Gladesboro Lutheran Church, 3486 Gladesboro Road, Hillsville, VA 24343., Make a memorial contribution |
Evelyne Stowers (Frye) Webb Jr., of Rocky Gap, Va., passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009. Arrangements by A. Vest & sons Funeral Home, White Castle., Make a memorial contribution |
TAYLOR, Wesley "Wes" Three years ago today the angels came and took you away. We miss you more than words can say. Love you always, Amanda and Momma Malo |
REAVIS, Wilbert H. III, of Richmond, departed this life December 24, 2009. He is survived by one son, Matthew Isaiah Reavis; his mother and father, Carrie and Wilbert Reavis Jr.; one sister, Kimberly Reavis; three aunts, Pauline Harris, Louise Evans and Christine Hatcher; two uncles, Tommy and Melvin Reavis; one niece, London Reavis; two nephews, Rakim Horne and Larry Burgess III; a host of cousins, among them, Princetta Morris; and other relatives, among them a devoted, John James; and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be held Monday 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Baptist Church-South, 700 E. Belt Blvd., where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Dr. Lance Watson (pastor), Rev. John F. Kenney, officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 10:45 a.m. Monday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
PARKER, William Dennis, age 81, of Richmond, died December 30, 2009. He is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Land Grove and her husband, Dick, and Denice P. Smith and her husband, Butch; a brother, Thomas W. Parker of Virginia; a sister, Lillian P. Bluestein of Florida; a grandson, Bryan Dennis Smith and his wife, Lynette; and two great-grandchildren, Zoe I. Smith and Robert T. Holloway. His remains rest at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, and where funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Westover Baptist Church. |
William "Bill" Hunter Zeiner, 61, of Prince George, Va., passed away Dec. 28, 2009, unexpectedly from a massive heart attack., Bill was the devoted son of Frank Zeiner and the late Joyce Zeiner of Prince George., Bill was retired from the Department of Defense with 30 years of service. He continued to work as a contractor at the Defense Commissary Agency in Fort Lee. He was a graduate of Prince George High School and Virginia Commonwealth University, a member of the Claremont Sportsman Club, a board member of Fort Lee Federal Credit Union and a member of First Baptist Church in Hopewell. Bill was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends and family. Bill was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather., Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Barbara Mabe Zeiner; their children, Mark Zeiner, Brad (and Gara) Zeiner and Krystal Zeiner; four grandchildren; brother, Fritz Zeiner and wife Genie., The family will receive friends Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 4, 2010, in the funeral home chapel with interment in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the, : P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Condolences may be registered with |
Stagg, William "Bill" Remembering our 60th Wedding Anniversary. Love always, Betty Lee |
HUSKERSON, Mr. Willie H., of Henrico, departed this December 31, 2009. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later. |
will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Little Creek Apostic Tabernacle with the Rev. Tommy Ramsey and the Rev. David Butcher officiating. Burial in the Hunter's Cemetery, Alum Spring. The visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate., Make a memorial contribution |
Zemar Morgan BRISTOL, Tenn. Zemar Morgan, age 92, passed away Dec. 31, 2009, at the Cambridge House. He was born Sept. 12, 1917, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of the late Grover and Zella Smith Morgan. He was a chemical operator and a member of the American Legion. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving in World War II and the widower of Bella Hardy Morgan. Survivors include: son, John and Daris Morgan; granddaughters, Michelle Calhoun and husband Duane, Andrea Pierce and husband Sean; great-grandchildren, Morgan Calhoun and Carter Pierce A funeral service will be held Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at |
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