Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Virginia Obituaries 07/06/2010


 

Antonucci, John

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

John Antonucci Sr. PORTSMOUTH - John Antonucci Sr., 87, passed away Monday, July 5, 2010. He was a native of Portsmouth and was the .....


 


 

Archie L. Harris Sr. (In Memoriam)

ARCHIE L. HARRIS SR. 2008-2010 A Good Friend and A Great Boss Bubba Kain 


 


 

Asbury Britt Sr. (In Memoriam)

BRITT In loving memory of Asbury Britt, Sr. Jul. 4, 1906 ~ Dec. 22, 1956 On his birthday. Mamie, Ashley, Asbury Jr., Clement, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren


 


 

Ashley Richardson (In Memoriam)

Ashley Renee Richardson Feb. 28, 1985 ~ July 2, 2006 Philippians 1:21 "For to me, to live in Christ and to die is gain" We love you. Mom, Deidre and David, Grandma, aunts, uncles, friends, and the 31st St. Baptist Church Family


 


 

Avis Holman

HOLMAN, Avis Elaine Hoyt, born June 18, 1928 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, died July 4, 2010 in Mechanicsville, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Eva and Herman Hoyt, Beatrice and Clyde Darling, and Elsie Hoyt; devoted widow of Ralph Brown Holman; loving mother to sons, David Holman (Mary Ellen O'Brien) and Dennis Holman (Kathleen Maccio); and daughter, Elaine Johnson; cherished Grammie and Pal to Alaine and Jack Northcott, and Amanda and Jay Samaha and great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Caleb, Ethan, Avis and Nick; sister of Herman (Yvonne) Hoyt and Bruce (Pam) Hoyt; aunt to 10 nieces and nephews; best friend of companion, Norma Jean Green; and lucky recipient of care from Tracy Coleman and Tara Neal Kemp. She is survived by many lifelong, dedicated friends who agree that in matters of importance, she is not to be duplicated.


 


 

Bradshaw, Ida

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

Ida P. Bradshaw PORTSMOUTH - Ida Piland Bradshaw, 91, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010. She was a native of Suffolk and a retired ..... 


 


 

Brenda Lindsey Marriott

MARRIOTT, Brenda Lindsey, 65, of Richmond, died July 4, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Carlyle and Bertha Lindsey. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, John Neblett Marriott; son, William Carlyle Marriott; and sister, Alberta Lindsey, all of Richmond, Va. Brenda attended R.P.I. (now the Virginia Commonwealth University) and was a librarian at Richmond Newspapers Incorporated for 15 years. She grew up at Calvary United Methodist Church, where she kept children in the nursery for many years. For the last 25 years she was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Ave., where a memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 7, at 11 a.m. followed by a reception. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parham Chapel-Woody Funeral Home, 1771 North Parham Road. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060 or CARITAS, P.O. Box 25790, Richmond, Va. 23260. Online condolences: www.woodyfuneralhomeparham.com


 


 

Calvert, Ruth

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

Ruth Virginia A. Calvert PORTSMOUTH - Ruth Virginia Applewhite Calvert, 84, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Ruth was ..... 


 


 

Cedric Arrington

ARRINGTON, Mr. Cedric Earl, age 88, of South Boston, died Friday, July 2. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII, 14th Armored Division, and was a lifetime member of the 14th Armored Division Association. Survivors include a son, Earl D. Arrington Sr. and wife, Teresa, of South Boston; a daughter, Penny A. Rush of Danville; three grandchildren, three step grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brooks Funeral Home, 115 Main St., South Boston. Online condolences may be made at www.brookshinc.com.


 


 

Charlotte D. Counts

COUNTS, Charlotte D., age 79, of Sandston, passed away July 4, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil R. Counts; and son, Chip Counts. She is survived by her daughter, Page Mundy and her husband, Donny; sister, Linda Walthall; grandchildren, Krystle (Mundy) Walker and her husband, Andy, Adam Mundy, Mindi Counts, Jason Counts; two great-grandchildren, Kayleigh M. Walker and Callum E. Mundy. Charlotte was a native of Covington, Va. and was retired from the Federal Reserve Bank. Her free time was spent playing poker, bingo, and traveling. Immediate family will receive friends and family on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. from 2 to 8 p.m. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, at Sandston Presbyterian Church, followed by interment at Washington Memorial Park.


 


 

David J. NICKENS (In Memoriam)

NICKENS - In love and sacred memory of our brother and uncle, David J. Nickens, who passed away seven years ago, July 2, 2003. His kindly, dedicated, and enduring ways and thoughts are with us still; and in our hearts that love him, He lives and always will. Sisters: Sue, Rose; Brothers: Andrew, Herbert and Edward; Nieces: Rosalyn, Portia, Great-Niece: Leah Nephew: Jay; Foster Sister: Carolyn


 


 

Debra Bailey (In Memoriam)

Debra F. Bailey It was one year today that you left us. We miss you very much. ~Love Mom, Dad and Family.


 


 

Dominick Esposito

ESPOSITO, Dominick John "Nick," 84, of Glen Allen, died Saturday, July 3, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luigi and Elisa Esposito; brothers, George and Salvatore Esposito; and his beloved son, Lewis Esposito. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Nancy Esposito; his daughter, Georgia Esposito; stepdaughters, Lee Ann Orefice, Dee Ann Simon, Nancy H. Brown, Suzanne B. Hubbard; special niece and nephew, Elisa Persinger and Dominick Esposito and six grandchildren. At the age of 16, Nick joined the Navy. Upon the discovery of his true age, he was promptly sent home on a bus from California. At the age of 18, he joined the Army and fought in Okinawa, where he received a Purple Heart. He later reenlisted and served two more years in Japan as part of the Occupation Force. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Upon Nick's return from service, he enrolled in the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law using his G.I. Bill and graduated in 1953. His first job was with the Honorable Judge Robert R. Merhige Jr. who was also his mentor. He loved practicing law and retired at the age of 70. Nick was a true outdoorsman who loved to go fresh and salt water fishing, golfing and duck hunting with his longtime friend, Ivy Bradly. Perhaps one of the proudest moments in Nick's life took place in St. Louis, Mo. in 1982 when his beloved Labrador Retriever, Westwind Supernova Chief, a field champion and amateur field champion, won the title of "National Field Trial Champion" over 90 other participants. The family extends special thanks for their love and care to Dr. Martin Starkman and staff; caregiver, Kevin Hayes and Donna Bourne and the staff at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. A Memorial Mass will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday at St. Michael Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Road. Memorial contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1503 Michaels Road, Richmond, Va.


 


 

Dr. Garnett J. Bruce Jr.

BRUCE, Dr. J. Garnett Jr. 96, of Orange, died Saturday, July 3, 2010, at The Village at Gordon House in Gordonsville. He was born in Culpeper County, May 25, 1914, graduated from Culpeper High School in 1932, attended Hampden-Sydney College in a premedical program and graduated from the University of Virginia Medical School in 1940. During World War II, he was a physician with TVA during construction of Fontana Dam in western North Carolina. In 1942 he married Janet "Jan" Floyd. Following the war, he worked in Chattanooga, Tenn. delivering hundreds of babies and performing numerous surgeries in a grueling 90 hour workweek for a year and a half. He moved to Gordonsville in November of 1947 with his young wife and two children. Dr. Bruce was a physician serving the Orange County community for over 30 years until his retirement in 1979. He was instrumental in building the Orange-Gordonsville Community Hospital during the 1950s with his partner Hulbert McCoy, the same facility now being the Gordon House. He had a great sense of humor, loved playing golf and the devil's advocate, freely recited various ditties and poems, and was always welcoming. He was instrumental in the re-opening of the Gordonsville Presbyterian Church during the 1950s, serving as both deacon and elder and also serving on the Town Council of Gordonsville for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Janet Floyd Bruce; parents, James Garnett and Hallie Wilkins Bruce; sister, Mary Reed Bruce; and brother, William Mercer Bruce. He is survived by his brother, Lucien W. Bruce; son, James G. Bruce III (Marguerite); and daughter, Ann Bruce DiStefano; four grandchildren, Tracy B. Clark (Chris), Heather B. Prillaman (Prescott), Joshua DiStefano (Carrie) and Noah DiStefano; and eight great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Madelyn, Claudia, Jack, Olivia, Henry, Carter and Clara. He is also survived by his good friend, Dot Hill Browning, steadfast and loving. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Preddy Funeral Home, 301 N. Main Street in Gordonsville. A funeral service will be held at the Gordonsville Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, interment to follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Gordonsville, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Village at Gordon House, 501 N. Main St., Gordonsville, Va. 22942 or to the Gordonsville Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 574, Gordonsville, Va. 22942.


 


 

Dunkailo, John

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

John Dunkailo SMITHFIELD - Retired U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Dunkailo, 78, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010. A native of Scranton, Pa., ..... 


 


 

EMMERY CLAIBORNE (In Memoriam)

CLAIBORNE - Emmery Louis October 25, 1910 - July 6, 1987 A special smile, a special face In our hearts, a special place. No words we speak can ever say, How much we miss you every day. Daughters, Katherine & Dollie


 


 

Earl L. Blake

BLAKE, Earl L., 87, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2010 at McGuire VA Medical Center. He was the son of the late Louis E. and Ella Barber Blake; and the widower of Rita A. Blake. Mr. Blake was a veteran in the United States Army Air Corps having served during WWII. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, and retired from ICI in 1988. He is survived by two sons, Richard E. Blake and wife, Peggy, and Bruce E. Blake and wife, Christina, all of Colonial Heights; three grandchildren, Richard E. Blake Jr. and wife, Kristen, of Glen Allen, Matthew Wayne Blake and wife, Adina, of South Boston, and Kathryn B. Gobble and husband, Travis, of Colonial Heights; four great-grandchildren, Ashton Blake, Tucker Blake, Audrey Blake and Tyler Blake; a sister-in-law, Ann Blake of Pittsfield, Massachusetts; several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Reverend Fred Adkins officiating. Private interment. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Central Virginia Chapter, 2104 W. Laburnum Avenue, Suite 102, Richmond, Virginia 23227. Condolences may be registered at: www.ealvinsmall.com.


 


 

Eberly, Adelaide

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

Adelaide G. Eberly CHESAPEAKE - Adelaide Galbraith Eberly passed away peacefully Friday, June 11, 2010. She was born May 20, 1921 in Georgetown, Pa. ..... 


 


 

Edwin Filer

FILER, Edwin "Ted" Earl, 80, of Richmond, passed away on July 2, 2010. He was the son of the late William J. and Ione G. Filer. He is survived by his wife, Eleana Taylor Filer; his son, Michael Taylor Filer and wife, Alexandra; one grandson, Trevor McFadden; and two sisters, Jeanne Gradwell and Joyce Ann Knight. Ted was a graduate of John Marshall High School, where he was named All City, All State and All Southern in football. In 1952, Ted graduated from the College of William and Mary, where he played football, earning All Southern Conference honors and was inducted into the William and Mary Sports Hall of Fame. A longtime Richmond businessman, Ted owned Filer Ford of Virginia and Mechanicsville Motor Company. He served as president of the Richmond New Automobile and Truck Dealers Association. A memorial service will be held at Second Baptist Church, 9614 River Road, on July 7, 2010 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HEYFARL c/o William and Mary Football Club, P.O. Box 399, Williamsburg, Va. 23187-0399 or Medi Home Hospice, 8100 Three Chopt Road, Ste. 226, Richmond, Va. 23229. Online condolences to: woodyfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Eggleston, Sandra

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

Sandra C. Eggleston MANTEO - Sandra C. Eggleston, loving wife of Robert Eggleston, died July 4, 2010. She had three children, Yvonne Kendrick, Jared .....


 


 

Frank Gardner

GARDNER, Frank V., of Springfield, Va., husband of the late Geraldine D. Gardner, died on Saturday, June 19, 2010. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Gardner. He is survived by six daughters, Karen Sheehan, Diane Gardner Bowers, Maureen McDonnell, Lorraine Gardner, Rosemarie Gardner Thomas, Ellen Gardner; and two sons, Daniel and Thomas Gardner; and a sister, Mary Shannon; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A lifelong Northern Virginian, Frank worked as an FBI agent and a foreign service officer, after serving in the Marines during WWII. He was one of the few remaining Marine survivors of the battles of Saipan, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The family will receive friends at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Va. 22032, on Friday, July 9, 2010, for the viewing from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 7600 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, Va. 22152, on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Fairfax Memorial Park. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Ellen Gardner Breathe Fund, P.O. Box 4683, Midlothian, Va. 23112. For guest book and directions, visit www.fmfh.com.


 


 

GEORGE WILSON JONES

JONES, George Wilson, 83, of Chesterfield Co., died July 3, 2010. Survivors include his beloved wife of 60 years, Elvie Gallimore Jones; three daughters, Susan Jones Ryan and her husband, S. Kelley Ryan, Anne Jones Nowak and her husband, David Nowak, and Sharon Rixey Jones and her husband, Donald W. Paul; one sister, Annette Jones Conner; five grandchildren, Christian and wife, Jamie, Brett and wife, Abby, Olivia, Jeremy and Liana; and other extended family members and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Presley Rixey Jones; mother, Donna Marie Wilson Jones; stepmother, Hilda Potts Jones Christian; and brother, Presley Rixey Jones Jr. Mr. Jones graduated from Petersburg High School and served in the Army Air Forces in The Philippines. In 1953, he earned his degree from Virginia Tech. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 10. Until his death, he was an active member of Dale Ruritan Club serving several terms as president and as a zone governor. For sixteen years, he served Chesterfield and Colonial Heights in the House of Delegates and for a portion of his tenure, he served as the Minority Whip. He successfully chaired Ronald Reagan's 1980 Presidential Campaign for the Commonwealth of Virginia. For over thirty years he owned and operated the George W. Jones Co. Mr. Jones lived life to the fullest and above all, he loved spending time with family and friends on the Rappahannock River. His remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dale Ruritan Club. Online condolences to: woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com


 


 

Garrett, William

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

William Knox Garrett Jr. CHESAPEAKE - William Knox Garrett Jr., 66, passed away Monday, July 5, 2010 in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He was .....


 


 

George Elliott III (In Memoriam)

ELLIOTT, GEORGE "BO" L. III When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. ~Unknown You are in our hearts each and every day. ~Love, Dad, Sandy, Donnie, Chris, and Kim


 


 

Gwaltney, William

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

William Gwaltney CARRSVILLE - William Gwaltney, 75, passed away July 4, 2010. A native of Portsmouth, he was the son of the late James ..... 


 


 

Harold Randall Sr. (In Memoriam)

Harold E. Randall Sr. April 20, 1944 - July 6, 2009 You will always live within our hearts. -Randall and Green Families 


 


 

Heitzer, Herman

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

Herman B. Heitzer NORFOLK - Herman B. Heitzer, 89, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010. Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction .....


 


 

Inez Bates

BATES, Inez Sebree, 82, of Heathsville, Va., passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Funeral service at 12 noon on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Wicomico Church, Va. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at the church. Arrangements by the Campbell Funeral Home, Kilmarnock.


 


 

JACQUELINE CONNELL

CONNELL, Jacqueline, 71, of Richmond, Va., passed away on June 20, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, David C. Connell Jr. and Anne B. Connell; brothers, Joseph and John Connell; and sister, Jeanne C. Huff. She is survived by her sister, Anne C. Pitts; brother, Donald Connell; and many nephews and nieces. Memorial service will be held on July 9, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Golden Living Center/Elizabeth Adam Crump Auditorium, off Mountain Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Va.


 


 

JOSEPH "JD" BURROUGHS Jr. (In Memoriam)

March 22, 1988 - July 3, 2008 In loving memory of Joseph "JD" Burroughs Jr. Love Mom & James, Dad & Valerie, and Erica


 


 

JUNE MORAN

MORAN, June, 92, of Mechanicsville, died suddenly Thursday, July 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Moran. Mrs. Moran retired from Miller and Rhoads and was a lifetime member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her son, Richard "Chick" Alexander and wife Phyllis; four grandchildren, Steve Alexander and wife, Liz, Joanne Bartels and husband, Billy, Ricky Alexander and wife, Fay, Michael Alexander and wife, Becky; five great-grandchildren; sister, Alyce Rohle; and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services will be held Wednesday at 11 am. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem Presbyterian Church.


 


 

James Reid Moore (In Memoriam)

MOORE - JAMES REID August 26, 1941 - July 1, 2006 Unseen and unheard but always near, so loved, so missed, and so very dear. Brenda, Ernie, Robin and Rachel


 


 

James W. Gould (In Memoriam)

GOULD - James W. Happy Birthday. We honor your memory and we continue to miss you deeply. ~Wife, Dorothy and children, Dexter and Ann


 


 

Jennifer Floyd

FLOYD, Mrs. Jennifer Knoff, of Richmond, departed this life July 4, 2010. She is survived by two daughters, Brooke and Brina Abele; one son, Ian Gillman; mother, Kathryn Martin; father, Warren Knoff and his wife, Theresa Weston; maternal grandmother, Alcester Taylor; one sister, Amanda Goyne; one brother, Adam Knoff; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister-in-law, Elizabeth H. Knoff; one brother-in-law, Christopher Goyne; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Daily Planet, 517 W. Grace Street, Richmond, Va. 23220 www.dailyplanetva.org. online condolences can be made at: www.jenkinsjr.com


 


 

Johnson, Marjorie

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

Marjorie Blair Johnson NORFOLK- Marjorie Blair Johnson, daughter of the late Hennie and G.C. Buck of Hertford, N.C., and wife of the late Herbert .....


 


 

Jonathan Hart (In Memoriam)

HART, JONATHAN May 7, 1990 - July 6, 2002 Thinking of you every day, Alive in our hearts, Miss you still, Always will, Momma, Bob, Kati & Kaleb


 


 

Kelly, Joan

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

Joan Elaine Kelly VIRGINIA BEACH - Joan Elaine "Bubbie" Kelly, 75, of the 5400 block of Wesleyan Drive, died Saturday, June 26, 2010. A ..... 


 


 

Kenneth Evans (In Memoriam)

EVANS - In loving memory of Kenneth Evans. If tears could build a stairway & memories a lane, I would walk up to heaven & bring you home again. Mother, Sisters, Brothers 


 


 

Lewis Edward Johnson (In Memoriam)

In memory of Lewis Edward Johnson It has been 18 years, and we still love and miss you. Love, Mary, Joyce, Janet, Michael and David 


 


 

Linwood A. Miffin (In Memoriam)

MIFFIN, Linwood A. In loving memory of Tee. You are 42 today. We love and miss you very much. You are forever in our hearts. The memory of your sweet smile will never fade. We love you always. Sue, Linwood, Darius, your grandson, Dari-on, Lindsey, Charles Sr., your nieces and nephew.


 


 

Manning, George

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

George Manning Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - George H. Manning Jr., 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 5, 2010. He was .....


 


 

Maria S. "Graciela / Chela" Rodriquez

RODRIQUEZ, Maria S. "Graciela" and "Chela," of Ashland, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria M. Crook; a sister, Ana Rodriguez; three grandchildren, Henry "Hank" Woodrow Crook IV, Virginia Regina Crook and Sofia G. P. Crook; and one great-grandson, Kaden S. Crook; also numerous nieces, nephews, various other family members and close friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held Thursday, July 8, at 9 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity.


 


 

Mary Hitckcock

HITCHCOCK, Mary Elizabeth Long, 65, of Providence Forge, Va., died July 4, 2010 at MCV. Born March 7, 1945 to Byrd Wesley Long and Elizabeth Kincannon Long, she grew up in Louisa County, Va. and attended Longwood College. She received her Master of Science degree in education from Virginia Commonwealth University and spent 32 years working with special education students in the Richmond Public School System, serving as a teacher, diagnostician and school administrator. Mary not only loved her children, but she believed strongly in service to mankind. She served as governor and as international director of LaSertoma Clubs, an international service organization. She was a member of St. Peter's Parish Church in New Kent, Va., where she served on the altar guild. Her favorite pastime was sport fishing on the river or bay with her husband and family. Mary is survived by her husband, Larry Nelson Hitchcock; her son, Samuel Byrd Guinn, currently serving in the military in Iraq; her daughter, Melanie Guinn Hitchcock and husband, Paul; grandson, Cole Alan Hitchcock of Quinton, Va.; a sister, Janie Long Ritchie and husband, Joe; and three nieces of Harrisonburg, Va. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 8, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, Va. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, July 9, 2010, at St. Peter's Parish Church, 8400 St. Peter's Lane, New Kent, Va., 23124. Interment will follow at 3:30 p.m. in Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa, Va. The family suggests, that in lieu of flowers, contributions in her honor be made to St. Peter's Parish Church, New Kent, Va., or Emmaus Baptist Church, P.O. Box 533, Quinton, Va., 23141. Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com.


 


 

Mary Lou Copley (In Memoriam)

COPLEY, Mary Lou 9/9/1941 - 7/3/2007 Mary Lou, Mom, Nana We rejoice in knowing that you are in heaven with Jesus watching over us each day. Our hearts still ache but we have your love that will never go away. We love and miss you, Bill, Aprille, Angie and families.


 


 

Murray Cartrette (In Memoriam)

CARTRETTE If Roses grow in Heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my Fathers arms and tell him they're from me. Tell him, I love him and I miss him, and when he turns to smile, place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for awhile. Remembering him is easy, I do it every day, but there's an ache within my heart that will never go away. In Loving Memory of our Husband, Father and Grandfather Murray O. Cartrette ~Deborah, John, Lisa and Madyson


 


 

Myrtle Harris

HARRIS, Myrtle Moore, 90, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 3, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William Malone Harris; her parents, William F. and Daisy S. Moore of Halifax; and her son, Sherwood G. Puryear. She is survived by her son, William Moore Harris and his wife, Nancy, of Blacksburg; daughter, Cheryl H. Dunbar and husband, Robert, of Midlothian; grandchildren, Alexandra M. Harris, Caitlin D. McCloud and husband, Jeromy, Courtney M. Dunbar and Mark G. Puryear; great-grandchildren, Morgan and Nathan McCloud, Brittany, Corbin, Haven and Ashley Puryear; sister-in-law, Mrs. Dan Harris; nieces, Betty Moore Becker and husband, John, and Joan Hendricks and husband, Richard; as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. Mrs. Harris grew up on a tobacco farm in Halifax County during the Depression and went on to marry her husband after his return from WWII. She worked for Miller & Rhoads Department Store for almost 30 years, retiring as a home furnishing manager in 1983. She was also a devoted wife and business partner to her husband and a member of River Road Church, Baptist. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, July 8, in the Chapel of River Road Church, Baptist, with interment to follow in Westhampton Memorial Park.


 


 

Myrtle KURZMAN

KURZMAN, Myrtle L., 87, of Richmond, died Monday, July 5, 2010. She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Arthur; brother-in-law, Robert Kurzman; and sister-in-law, Martha; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 12 noon at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.


 


 

Olivia E. Gray (In Memoriam)

GRAY In loving memory of my Mother, Mother-in-Law and Grannie, Olivia E. Gray, who passed away July 2, 1986. We cannot forget you, our loved one so dear, your memory grows sweeter year after year. Love you, Walkie, Ben, Sonya & Daryl


 


 

PHYLLIS GUYTON (In Memoriam)

GUYTON - In loving memory of Phyllis Guyton, a wonderful Christian wife, momma, and grandma. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. It's been a year, but it seems like a lot longer. We love and miss you very much. Love, Albert, Russell & Nancy, Laura & Jay, David & Kim & grandchildren


 


 

Patrick Karn

KARN, Patrick Joseph age 81, of Richmond, passed away on July 2, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital. Pat was born in 1928 to William Joseph and Mary O'Connor Karn in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He left there to join the U.S. Army in 1951 and met Peggy Caravati while serving as a Lieutenant and engineer aboard a ship based near Richmond. He moved here to marry her and remained happily married for 57 years. Pat was preceded in death by his brother, Bill; and sister, Margaret Vandenbusch of Green Bay, Wis. Pat is survived by Peggy; his brother, Jim Karn of Savannah, Ga.; his sons, Patrick Jr., Michael, Jamie, and Tim; his daughter, Julie Chapman; his grandchildren, Mackenzie, Moriah, Sam, Kimber, Ian, Noah, Mason Jr.; and many nieces and, nephews. Pat began his career of entrepreneurship as co-owner of a filling station in Green Bay with his brother, Jim. Once settled in Richmond, he worked briefly with his father-in-law at Caravati Salvage Yard, and then started the Richmond Wrecking Co. and the Dublin House restaurant. He later worked in sales at Tate Lumber Co. and then in 1969 established TMS Millwork Corp., which he grew into a large architectural woodworking business and directed with his sons until his retirement in 1997. In addition to family and business, Pat's passions included GB Packer football, hands-on work restoring sports cars and boats and telling stories. Some of his favorite times were while fishing, sailing and cruising with family and friends on the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay for more than a half century. The Karn family will welcome all visitors at 9 a.m. on Tuesday July 6, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service there. Interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Little Sisters of The Poor, 1503 Michaels Road, Richmond, Va. 23229.


 


 

Patrick Vincent Hunt (In Memoriam)

HUNT - PATRICK VINCENT Today marks the one year anniversary of your first day in heaven. While it broke our hearts to lose you, you left us with beautiful memories. The love you shared still guides us. God has you in His keeping, and we will have you in our hearts forever. Love, your wife, Kay, daughters, granddaughters and sons-in-law


 


 

Person, June J.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

In Loving Memory Of Our Mother June J. Person April 22, 1946 - July 6, 2009 Remembering your laughter and your smile, you are .....


 


 

Pope, Carolyn Dawn

Saturday, July 3, 2010 2:00 AM 

C. Dawn Pope VIRGINIA BEACH - Carolyn Dawn Pope passed away at home July 2, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. A native of .....


 


 

Robertson, Betty Jo

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

Betty J. Robertson PORTSMOUTH - Betty Jo DeBolt Robertson, 84, of the 600 block of Windsor Road, went home to be with the Lord ..... 


 


 

Robnette Johnson Moore

MOORE, Robnette Johnson, of Richmond, departed this life July 5, 2010. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later. 


 


 

Rosa Johnson

JOHNSON, Rosa B., of Charles City, Va., entered eternal rest July 3, 2010. She is survived by four children, Rose Mabry (Ronnie), John, Roy, Kenneth; and one foster son, Ricardo (Sharlet); 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, four brothers-in-law, five sisters-in-law, a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at J. Leroy Charity Funeral Home, Charles City. On Thursday at 12 noon, Mrs. Johnson will rest at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Rev. F. Wayne Henley, pastor. Eulogy by Rev. James Johnson Jr. Interment church cemetery.


 


 

Ryan LaMont Freeman (In Memoriam)

FREEMAN - Ryan LaMont We can't believe it's been over a year since you left us. You are gone, but never forgotten. We think of you each and every day and your memory lives on. We miss you and will always love you. Mom & Erica


 


 

SHANNON HENLEY (In Memoriam)

HENLEY - Shannon E. Our beloved Shannon, it doesn't seem like a year when you were called home to be with our Lord. Not a day goes by without your name being mentioned. We still remember your loving smile; your laugh and the love you shared with the family. Kaylyn, being the gift you left us reminds us everyday how precious you are to us. May you continue to rest in the Lord. Missing you everday. Love Kaylyn, Mom, Dad, Shantell, Brothers, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, William, Family & Friends


 


 

Sandra C. Eggleston

EGGLESTON, Sandra C., loving wife of Robert Eggleston, died July 4, 2010. She had three children, Yvonne Kendrick, Jared Sage and Andrea Whetstone; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. There will be no service at this time. Following cremation, there will be a private gathering at a later date in Vermont. Twiford's Funeral Home Colony Chapel, Manteo, N.C., is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at: www.twifordfh.com


 


 

Shikita Jackson (In Memoriam)

JACKSON - SHIKITA I can't believe it has been a year since the Lord came and took you Home. You are gone but never forgotten. We think about you everyday and in our hearts you will never die. We miss you and love you always, Brandon, Christian, Ruby De'Oja and Rachel


 


 

Shirley Hite

HITE, Shirley Powers, 74, of Dundas, Va., died July 5, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Lynn and Almeta Powers and the widow of Raymond Hite. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Wright (Betty), Ronnie Hite (Cindy), all of Kenbridge, Donnie Hite and Jeff Hite (Tammy), all of Dundas; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one sister, Joyce Braddy (Odelle) of La Crosse; and one brother, Elson Powers (Dorothy) of Dundas; and special friend, Helen Hite. Shirley was a member of New Hope Christian Church in Danieltown. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clarke Funeral Home in Kenbridge, where funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 11 a.m. with interment in Crestview Memorial Park, South Hill, Va. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Kenbridge Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 328, Kenbridge, Va. 23944 Online condolences may be sent to: clarkefuneralhomekenbridge.com


 


 

Taylor, Edna

Monday, July 5, 2010 2:00 AM 

Edna Carol Taylor PORTSMOUTH - Edna Carol Taylor, 51, passed away at home on July 3, 2010. She was born in Portsmouth, the daughter ..... 


 


 

Thrasher, Nancy

Monday, July 5, 2010 2:00 AM

Nancy Thrasher WILMINGTON, Del. - Nancy Earnest Thrasher (Mrs. Albert R. Thrasher) passed away July 1, 2010 in Wilmington, where she was cared for ..... 


 


 

Trent, Ruby

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

Ruby C. Trent CHESAPEAKE - Ruby Munson Culpepper Trent, 86, passed away July 4, 2010 in Suffolk. She was predeceased by two husbands, Marvin ..... 


 


 

Tugman, Marguerite

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

Marguerite R. Tugman VIRGINIA BEACH - Marguerite Reaney Tugman, 96, was called to the Lord on July 4, 2010. She was preceded in death .....


 


 

Twiddy, Fannie

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

Fannie H. Twiddy EDENTON - Fannie Holmes Twiddy, 92, formerly of Jackson Street, died Monday, July 5, 2010 in Brian Center of Windsor, N.C. .....


 


 

V. Angela Neil (In Memoriam)

NEIL - In loving memory of V. Angela Neil, who entered into God's Eternal Peace on July 2, 2008. In all the world we shall not find, A heart so wonderfully kind. So soft a voice, so sweet a smile. An inspiration so worth while. A sympathy so sure, so deep. A love so beautiful to keep. Love, Ellie, Larry, Christopher, Faustina, Christina, Lorenzo, Olivia, Kaya, Emily, Vilma and Erma


 


 

William Leighton Rock

ROCK, William Leighton, died at Manor Care Imperial in Richmond, Va. on July 4, 2010, after a prolonged illness. Bill was born on October 22, 1922 in Troutville, Va., the second of seven children, to Herman Obenshain Rock and Gladys Leighton Rock. In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by two brothers and their wives, Herman O. Rock Jr and wife, Mamie Rock and Leonard J. Rock and wife, Lova Rock; and by his brother, Harold D. Rock. He is survived by his wife, Marylouise Tompkins Rock, whom he married on September 27, 1947; by their two sons, Dr. William Leighton Rock Jr. and wife, Katherine Costin Rock, of Glen Allen, Va. and Dr. David Tompkins Rock and his wife, Tiffany Groover Rock, of Peachtree City, Ga; and by their daughter, The Rev. Dr. Nancy Rock Poti and her husband, James Vincent Poti, of Midlothian, Va.. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, William Leighton "Trip" Rock III and wife, Jessica Arin Rock, Samuel Shaw Rock, Christopher Andrew Rock and Timothy Patrick Rock, who are the sons of Bill Jr. and Kathy Rock; James Hunter Rock, Hanna Leighton Rock and Haley Grace Rock, who are the children of Dave and Tiffany Rock; and Emily Elizabeth Eldridge and husband, Stephen Daniel Eldridge, Matthew David Poti and wife, Brittany Angeline Poti and Jennifer Marie Poti, who are the children of Nancy and Jim Poti. In addition, he is survived by three great-granddaughters, Rebecca Ann-Katherine Rock, Freedom Leigh Rock and Abigail Marie Eldridge; by one great-grandson, Jonah David Rock; and by one stepgreat-grandson, Caleb Samuel Easter. Also surviving are two brothers and their wives, Robert M. Rock and wife, Sarah Rock, of Nashville, Tenn. and Richard W. Rock and wife, Janet Rock, of Suffolk, Va.; a sister, Kathryn Rock Weddle and husband, Dewie Weddle, of Troutville, Va.; and two sisters-in-law, Margaret Rock of Troutville, Va. and Sarah Tompkins Riganti and husband, Rocco Riganti, of Salem Va. Bill and "Marylou" joined First Baptist Church, Richmond on October 17, 1954 and became members of the Gold Band Class. In 1962, Bill began teaching Sunday school in the fourth grade department and continued teaching there for over 40 years, often teaching the second generation. In 2005, he was recognized as An Outstanding Christian Educator by The Center for Congregational Ministry, now known as The Resource Center. He served as a deacon and was named a Deacon Emeritus. He became Church Treasurer in 1985, retiring in October 2005. He also served on numerous committees and boards, including the Finance, Personnel, Stewardship, Audit and Budget Committees and The Board of Directors of The First Baptist Church Endowment Fund. Bill was a military veteran, having served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a Certified Public Accountant, retiring in 1985 from Coopers & Lybrand, now know as PrincewaterhouseCoopers He was a member and past president of the following professional organizations: The Virginia Association of Professions, Richmond Chapter of The Virginia Society of CPAs and the National Association of Accountants, Richmond, now knows as the Institute of Management Accountants. He also served as an officer of The Virginia Society of CPAs and The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives and was a (Continued)


 


 

Willie Cole

COLE, Willie B., 89, of Glen Allen, passed away July 4, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Kersey Cole. He is survived by several nieces and nephews, Carroll Palmore, Floyd Palmore, Cheryl Hoffman, Monty Cole, Lonnie Cole, and Vicky Cole; sister-in-law, Elsie Cole; and many other family members. Willie retired from American Tobacco Company and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. The family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hunton Baptist Church. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens.


 


 

Zimba, John

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:00 AM 

John Patrick Zimba CHESAPEAKE - Retired U.S. Marine Corps Capt. John Patrick Zimba, born Feb. 3, 1920 in Manhattan, N.Y., passed away peacefully on .....

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