Saturday, July 17, 2010

Virginia Obituaries 07/17/2010


 

Adrian Painter, Sr. 

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Alan Wayne Backer

Alan Wayne Backer, 51, of Couer d'Alene, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2010. Celebration of Life will be held at the Backer residence on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. 


 


 

Alexander Jackson Jr. (In Memoriam)

JACKSON - Alexander W.,Jr. Passed away July 15, 2004. Truly loved and greatly missed. Eva and Nancy 


 


 

Alice Ford

Ford Alice Ford, 78, died July 12, 2010. She was born April 15, 1932 in Saltville. She was a great cook and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Through it all she kept her faith in God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ford. Survivors include her children, Patricia (John) Nep, Mary (Keith) Dye, Phyllis (Lonnie) Stacy, Charles Ford Jr., and Norma (Brian) Wagner; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Maxine Smith; five sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was conducted Friday, July 16, at 10 a.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home, 148 East Main Street, Saltville, VA 24370. Burial was conducted at Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. The family received friends Thursday from 5 until 8 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Anderson T. DeLOATCH

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11a.m. Monday, July 19, 2010, at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple. Interment will be in Galilee Baptist Church Cemetery in Branchville, Va. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Monday.


 


 

Anita Marie Thompson-Parker

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Ann Fife Marshall

Ann Fife Marshall, 89, died at her home in Charlottesville on Tuesday, July 13, 2010., She was born in Charlottesville, the daughter of William O. Fife, Commonwealth's Attorney, and Sarah Maupin Fife. She attended Hollins College and the University of Virginia, where she received a B.S. in Education., She was married for 67 years to the Honorable David Barhydt "Barry" Marshall, Judge of the Charlottesville General District Court, who died last June., She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Agnes Marshall of Charlottesville; her son, David Barhydt Marshall Jr. of Washington, D.C.; her son, William Fife Marshall, daughter-in-law, Denise Pies Marshall, and grandchildren, Barry William and Elisabeth Ann of Warren, Michigan; and her daughter, Ann Herndon Marshall and son-in-law, Richard Cappuccio, of Charlottesville., The funeral will be private in accordance with her wishes.


 


 

Annie "Boo" Lang (In Memoriam)

LANG - Annie "Miss Boo" Lang Jan. 3, 1950 - Dec. 8, 2003 40th Anniversary In loving memory - It's not been easy letting go - Almost 7 years - but with God's help and the angels you've sent, I found peace and acceptance of His will. You remain the love of my first life, no finer mother, no finer wife. Thank you for our years together and for telling me to love again, in a second life not granted to many. Husband, J.C., Sheba and Ms. Puff.


 


 

BETTY JANE PRICE JONES

Betty Jane Jones KINGSPORT, Tenn. Betty Jane Price Jones of Kingsport went peacefully to be with the Lord early Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Indian Path Medical Center, following a brief Illness. She was born in Hawkins County and resided the majority of her life in Kingsport. She was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and listening to Gospel music. She was a wonderful wife and a loving mother. Preceding her in death are her parents, Elmer and Mary Lou Williams Price, two brothers, Dale Price and Basil Price and a sister, Grace Lawson. Survivors include her loving husband of 44 years, William (Bill) G. Jones Sr. of the home; daughter, Tammy Hawkins and husband, Larry, of Kingsport; son, Euggie Jones and wife, Jenny, of Kingsport; five grandchildren, Hogan Jones, Cooper Jones, Eli Jones, Jenny Hawkins Quesenberry and husband, Patrick, and Toby Hawkins; three great grandchildren; her brother-in-law, Paul Jones and wife, Robin, of Kingsport; two sisters-in-law, Wilma Jones of Piney Flats, Tenn. and Barbara Price of Kingsport; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12 - 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street, Kingsport. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Clint Ramey and Pastor Kelly Dykes. Music will be provided by Andy Creech. Burial will follow at Tri Cities Memory Gardens, Blountville, Tenn. Pallbearers will be her family and friends. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting


 


 

BRIAN HRESAN (In Memoriam)

~Brian Hresan~ 7/17/81-3/7/09 We never need a special day to bring you to our mind, For days without a thought of you are very hard to find. We cannot send a birthday card, your hand we cannot touch. As I opened my eyes this morning I looked to the heavens above, with an ache in my heart. I whispered low, "Happy Birthday, Brian" and sent you all our love. All my life I will miss you, but in my heart you will live forever. Love, Jennifer and Colin Dean


 


 

Ball, Hugh Earnest

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Hugh Earnest Ball III POQUOSON - Hugh Earnest Ball III, 45, a native of Virginia Beach and Poquoson resident the past six years, died ..... 


 


 

Battle, Henry

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM

Henry C. Battle PORTSMOUTH - Henry C. Battle, 58, of the 1500 block of Wool Ave., died July 8, 2010 in Capron, Va., after ..... 


 


 

Baublitz, Emily

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Emily S. Baublitz PORTSMOUTH - Services for Emily Susan Baublitz will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. ..... 


 


 

Beulah WALLACE

Mrs. Wallace is survived by son, Raymond C. Wallace Jr.; sister, Bessie H. Ligon; nephews, Tim Horton and wife, Bonnie, Hugh B. Horton II, and Bruce Ligon and wife, Dorothy; and niece, Carol Ligon.


 


 

Beverly Summerfield

Beverly Summerfield, passed away suddenly at the age of 65, in April, 2010., Beverly was survived by her sister, Pat Drago, of North Carolina; and her brother, Michael Guise, of New Jersey. Beverly is terribly missed by close friends, Barbara Ann Hatcher, Corrine Hughes, Joel Flanagan and Barbara Haney., Beverly managed a convenience store for over a decade on the corner, and will also be missed by many members of the community., Cremation services were provided by Teague Funeral Services and her ashes were spread at a private ceremony, Wednesday, June 2, 2010, what would have been Beverly's 66th birthday.


 


 

Birdie WILSON Jr.

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Brian Hresan (In Memoriam)

HRESAN, Brian 7/17/81 to 3/07/09 In loving memory of our beloved son and brother on his 29th Birthday. Tears instead of wishes, flowers instead of cards. The gifts are now the memories we will cherish forever. Happy Birthday Brian. Dad, Mama & Carl.


 


 

Brittney Randolph (In Memoriam)

RANDOLPH - Brittney I. July 16, 1989 - Jan. 22, 2010 Happy 21st Birthday Miss & love you. Daughter, Brianna, & Family 


 


 

CAROLYN DIANE BREEDING

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Calvin Stephenson Gregory Jr.

Calvin Stephenson Gregory Jr., 55, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.


 


 

Campbell, Donald

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Donald E. Campbell NORFOLK - Donald Emory Campbell, 81, of Powellsville, N.C., originally from Johnson City, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord ..... 


 


 

Carter, Mary

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Mary E. Carter NORFOLK - Mary E. Carter of the 1500 block of Palmetto St., died in her home on Wednesday. She was born .....


 


 

Charles (Speedy) Gonzalez (In Memoriam)

In Loving Memory of Charles "Speedy" GONZALEZ 7/17/1946 ~ 1/29/2010, On Your First Birthday in Heaven, If tears could wash away our pain we would not feel such hurt again; the heartbreak felt since you've been gone, we wouldn't wish on anyone, but today is your birthday so we'll have to be brave and accept God's taken what first he gave., Loving and Missing You Forever,, Your Wife ~ Jean, Daughter ~ Barbara and Mike Son ~ Patrick and Fran Grandchildren,, Tony, Chelsea and Carly


 


 

Charles, Carolyn

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Carolyn Stowell Charles CHESAPEAKE - Dr. Carolyn Stowell Charles, 88, went to be with the Lord July 15, 2010 in Chesapeake. The daughter of ..... 


 


 

Cilien Milius Clervoi

Cilien Milius Clervoi, 71, of Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2010. He was born on October 13, 1938, in Haiti to Sidoine Milius and Louisane Nissage Clervoi. He is survived by his son, Hector Clervoi and his family, of Virginia. Funeral Services were held on Friday, July 16, 2010 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Arrangements by Guarino Funeral Home, Brooklyn, N.Y., 718-257-2890.


 


 

Clarence L. FLEMMING

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Clifton C. Blythe Jr.

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Crudup, Herbert

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Herbert Crudup CHESAPEAKE - Herbert Crudup, 98, affectionately known as Bill, of the 800 block of Park Row, passed away peacefully into eternal rest .....


 


 

D. Duane Dixon

D. Duane Dixon, 74, of Ft. Myers, Fla., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010. He was born on January 7, 1936 to the late Willie and Dot Dixon. He was also preceded in death by a son, David Duane Dixon. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susan Kephart Dixon; sons, Matt Dixon, of St. Croix, and Brian Gearty, of Roanoke, Va.; daughters, Jennifer Dixon Williams (Mike), of Placentia, Calif., Amy Dixon Lowman (Sam), of Roanoke, Va., and Debbie Dixon Mulholland (Mark), of Leesburg, Va.; grandchildren, Austin and Miles Lowman, and Jacob, Joshua, and Rachael Williams; and a sister, Delores Dixon, of Roanoke, Va. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School and Ferrum College. Duane retired after 25 years as a Roanoke City Fire fighter. Then went on to serve as Roanoke City Pension Trustee, 30 years as the Secretary Treasurer for the Virginia Professional Fire Fighters (which was the longest serving officer in the United States), treasurer for the Firefighters credit union, treasurer for the Firefighters Protective Association and President Emeritus for the Roanoke Fire Fighters Association. In the 60 years of this organization only a few have received this honor. A Memorial Service will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Colonial Country Club in Ft. Myers, Fla. Memorials may be made to the VPFF D. Duane Dixon Scholarship Fund, 455 Hidden County Lane, Hardy, Va. 24101.


 


 

DONALD RAY BROWN Sr.

Donald Ray Brown Sr. ABINGDON, Va. Donald Ray Brown Sr., 74, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010, at his home. He was born Aug. 31, 1935, in Abingdon, and was a son of the late Charlie Ray and Martha Ethelene Carswell Brown. He was a lifelong resident of the Green Springs Community and had made his living farming. He was a member of Holston Valley Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Madeline Leonard; and a granddaughter, Ashley Lane White. Survivors are his wife of 44 years, Joyce Moore Brown; his son, Donald Ray Brown Jr. and wife, Suzanne Grace, of Fredericksburg, Va.; three daughters, Reba Elizabeth Profitt and husband, Stephen , Donna Faye Groseclose and husband, Timothy. and Mary Ellen Roark and husband, Michael. all of Abingdon; brother, Charles Hunter Brown and wife, Lois. of Abingdon; sister, Linda K. Counts and husband, Roger. of Salem, Va.; and seven grandchildren, Steven White, Mary Elizabeth Profitt, Mark Groseclose, Kristen Groseclose, Julianna Rose Brown, Sara Marie Roark and Meghan Roark. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 19, 2010, at Holston Valley Baptist Church, 18396 Cleveland Rd. Abingdon, V with Pastor Paul Ketron officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Preston Brown, Dale Smeltzer, Buddy Harless, Tom Fizer, David Tignor and Kelly Groseclose. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Brown, Jeff Brown, David Counts and Renick Tuell. The family will receive friends at Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St. Abingdon, from 6 until 8 Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting


 


 

David S. Pritchett 

Jul 16, 2010 David Shamane Pritchett, 28, of 1159 Yorkshire Road, No. 1, Martinsville, died Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Hines Funeral Services in Martinsville.


 


 

Deborah BROWN

NEWPORT NEWS - Mrs. Deborah Cox Brown, 54, a resident of Newport News, Va., and former resident of Washington, died Wednesday July 14, 2010, at the Medical College of Virginia, in Richmond, Va. 


 


 

Deirdre Renee Maiden

MAIDEN, Deirdre Renee, 51, died suddenly on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at home. She was a beloved beautician in the community. Dee-Dee was a people person, who never met a stranger. She was always helping someone else even when she needed it for herself. Her compassion will never be forgotten. Left to cherish her memory are son, Hadji Walters; daughter, LoDeja Maiden; a granddaughter; a sister, Lisa Harris; brother-in-law, Mark Harris; niece, Gabrielle Harris; nephew, Jeremy Maiden; and two aunts, Valerie Hill and Verona Johnson. Visiting hours will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at the Watkins Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue, Richmond, Va. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, July 19 at the Watkins Community Chapel, 2701 Garland Avenue.


 


 

Delsie Stuart

Delsie G. Stuart Delsie Juanita Grubb Stuart, 71, of Speedwell died Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 17, at 2:30 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Chapel with Ms. Rhonda Grubb officiating. Interment will be in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. She was born Jan. 16, 1939, in Wythe County, daughter of the late Augustus Winton Sr. and Joseph Carlotta Akers Grubb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Stuart Sr.; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her children, Donna Kay Stuart Thomas Lambert and spouse of Chesnee, S.C., Sheila Carol Stuart Hall and spouse of Rural Retreat, Janet Leigh Stuart Crigger Hamm and spouse of Speedwell, Donald Ray Stuart Jr. and spouse of Wytheville; grandchildren, Crystal Wynn, Stacy Thomas, Kayla Lambert, Angela McCauley, Cindy Hall, Brandi Crigger, Ben Crigger, Corey Stuart and Rebecca Stuart; great-grandchildren, Jacob Wynn, Josh Wynn, Caleb Thomas, Leely Thomas and Madison Jade McCauley; a brother, Buford Grubb of Wytheville; a sister, Barbara Grubb of Crockett; a sister-in-law, Viola Burkett and spouse of Speedwell; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 17, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (service time) or any time at the home of her daughter, Sheila Hall. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Center for Law and Justice. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Dickens, Mary

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Mary Louise Dickens CHESAPEAKE - Mrs. Mary Louise Edwards Dickens, affectionately known to most as May, passed away Thursday evening, July 15, 2010 at ..... 


 


 

Dorisann Bryant

BRYANT, Dorisann, age 45, of Matoaca, Va., passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010. She was born in Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., September 26, 1964. She was a loving mother, daughter, fiance‚, sister, aunt and friend. She was always known for being a strong, proud woman both physically and intellectually. She was able to carry those traits throughout both her academics and careers. Prior to college, Dorisann attended and completed her high school degree at B.O.K.A.B.T. Throughout Dorisann's academic career, she was always one of the top students in her classes and professions. Dorisann was a proud and well-respected nurse, EMT, and medical technician. During her time away from her professions and academia, Dorisann loved to volunteer and give to her community. She participated in blood drives, food donations, and numerous fundraisers. One of her biggest philanthropic accomplishments was being a positive and active foster parent while still raising four children of her own. Dorisann Bryant was preceded in death by her sister, Allery Green; and grandparents, Thomas and Nancy Bryant. She is survived by her parents, Bernice and Lonnie DeSesso and Alvin Green; fiancee, Penny Edwards; children, Sherrell Bryant and fianc‚, Tremaine Brown, Myleke Bryant, Tia Bryant and fianc‚, LCpl, Mark Grizzle, and Micheal Bryant; sister, Veronica Newton and husband, Kenneth Newton; brother, Darius Green; nieces, Jessie Newton and Linda Gayle Collins; stepsister, Sabrina Burnette; stepbrothers, Lonnie Burnette and Otis Burnette; aunts, Priscilla, Linda and husband, Conrad, Gloria and husband, Will; uncles, Miller and wife, Phyllis and Thomas; sister-in-law, Linda Collins; brother-in-law, Robert Collins; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends and family at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home on Monday, July 19, 2010, from 10 to 11 a.m., with a funeral service to follow in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at 1:15 p.m. at Moore's Swamp Baptist Church, Surry, Va. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com.


 


 

Dorothy C. Howard

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Dorothy P. Foster 

Jul 16, 2010 The funeral for Dorothy P. Foster, 87, of Martinsville, who died July 12, 2010, was held Thursday at St. Paul High Street Baptist Church with the Revs. William Shackleford and Theodore Foster officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Greg Foster, Leon Foster, Dana Pettie, Bernard Pettie, Theodore Rodney Foster and Gary G. Foster. Hairston Funeral Home handled arrangements.


 


 

Douglas L. Gray Sr.

In loving memory of Douglas L. Gray Sr., 57, of Roanoke, Va., who went to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 14, 2010. Mr. Gray retired from General Electric with over 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Judith; son, Douglas L. Gray Jr. and wife, Jessica, Salem; daughter, Danielle Livingstone; grandchildren, Hannah, John Mark, Philip Livingstone; brother, Jerry Gray and fiancé, Sandra, all of Roanoke; several cousins. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday from Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Belinda Hinkley officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel.


 


 

Dreama Simmons Frye

Dreama Simmons Frye, 60, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 15, 2010. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret McCoy Simmons and father, Hubert Simmons. Surviving are her husband of 41 years, Ronnie Frye; children, Brad Frye and wife, Jenny, Chris Frye, Melissa Nicely and husband, William, all of Roanoke; grandchildren, Brooke Frye and Ryan Frye; sister, Bonnie Caldwell and husband, Jerry, of Eagle Rock; three nieces and one nephew. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the, or the Diabetes Foundation. A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by Dr. J. Michael Palmer. The family will receive friends following the service. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 366-0707.


 


 

ELIZABETH McCRAE (In Memoriam)

McCRAE - In loving memory of my wife, Elizabeth McCrae. There was no one like my madam. You remain our hero. Love always, your husband. Albert D. McCrae Sr.


 


 

Earl Lancaster (In Memoriam)

In Loving Memory of EARL W. LANCASTER He had a nature you could not help loving, And a heart that was pure gold: And to those who knew him and loved him, His memory will never grow cold. Love, Family


 


 

Edith Altice Brooks

Edith Altice Brooks, 93, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010, at Franklin Healthcare. She was born on April 23, 1917, a daughter of the late George and Virginia Harrison Altice. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Woodrow Brooks; sisters, Eva Crook, Dorothy Altice, Clara Hall, Alice Hall, and Thelma Hunter; and brother, Claudie Altice. Surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, special friends and other relatives. She was a seamstress for many years and an avid gardener. Funeral Services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 2010, from Flora Funeral Chapel with Elder Junior Conner and Elder Larry Hollandsworth officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. Special thanks to the staff of Franklin Healthcare Center for their care and concern. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-3835.


 


 

Eleanor Christine Bedrosian

Eleanor Christine Stull Bedrosian, 85, of New Port Richey, Fla., passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2010, at Botetourt Funeral Home, Eagle Rock, Va., 540-884-2276. 


 


 

Elwood L. BRYDGE

STUARTS DRAFT - Elwood Lee Brydge, 78, of Stuarts Draft, Va., passed away Thursday morning, July 15, 2010, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville, Va.


 


 

Emeline H. Bohon

Emeline H. Bohon, 84, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 540-9821001. 


 


 

Erin E. Daly 

Jul 16, 2010 Erin Elizabeth Daly, 53, of Collinsville, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at her home. Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Erin Kathleen Daly Clayton

Erin Kathleen Daly Clayton, 53, of Collinsville, Va., died on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at her residence. She was born in White Plains, N.Y., to the late Retired United States Army Col. James Joseph Daly III and Marion Margaret Daly, of Charlotte, N.C. She was a nurse and enjoyed working with the elderly before becoming disabled. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stephen Clayton. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Megan Christen Muldez, of Lynchburg; and one son, James Joseph Daly IV, of Charlotte, N.C. Services will be private. Online condolences may be made at www., . Community Funeral Services of Ridgeway in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Ferguson, Cipe

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Cipe Ann Ferguson PORTSMOUTH - Graveside services for Cipe Ann Ferguson will be held at 3 p.m. today in Olive Branch Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral ..... 


 


 

GEORGE LITTLE

LITTLE, George Borum, age 84, died July 15, 2010. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of John Calvin Little and Sarah Borum Little. Educated in the Baltimore and Richmond Public Schools, he attended Hampden-Sydney College prior to entering the U.S. Army in 1943. He served three years, the last of which in the Sulu Archipelago, Philippines. Following World War II, he graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1949, where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi, Order of the Coif and Associate Editor of the Virginia Law Review. After serving as law clerk for the Honorable Morris A. Soper, U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Judicial Circuit, he was recalled to service in the Korean War. A member of the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Corps, he was headquartered in Beppu, Japan. Practicing law for 57 years, he represented, among other other clients, the Richmond School Board in the School Integration suits and the School Consolidation case heard in the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to his retirement in 2006, he concentrated in the area of estate planning and trust administration. He was a member of the Richmond Bar, the Virginia State Bar and the American and Inter-American Bar Associations. A member of Centenary United Methodist Church since 1939, he had served as Chairman of the Trustee Board and Chairman of the Official Board. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Anne Beazley Little; and three children and their spouses, George Borum Little Jr. and Deborah Shaner Little, Amanda Little Surgner and William Hildebrandt Surgner Jr., and Wyatt Larkin Little and Jennifer Bennett Little. There are nine grandchildren, George Borum Little III, Connor Beale Little, Anne Walker Surgner, William Reeves Hildebrandt Surgner, Kathryn Nicholas Surgner, George Tucker Surgner, Ruth Sheridan Little, Nora Flanagan Little and Anne Larkin Little. A memorial service will be held at the Westminster Canterbury Sara Belle November Theater at 2 p.m. Monday, July 19. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Oliver Hill Scholarship Fund at the University of Virginia School of Law Foundation, 580 Massie Rd., Charlottesville, Va. 22903, to Centenary United Methodist Church, 411 E. Grace St., Richmond, Va. 23219, or to Westminster Canterbury, Parsons Health Care Center, Memory Support Program, 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227.


 


 

George Hunt

HUNT, George "Buddy." Funeral services will be held Monday, 1 p.m., at the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 1st and Federal Streets. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. 


 


 

George Preston

George W. Preston A memorial service for George Willis Preston will be held Saturday, July 17, at 11 a.m. at Corinth Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ed Schaack officiating. After the service, his ashes will be scattered on the farm where he grew up. He was born and raised in Rural Retreat and graduated from Rural Retreat High School and Virginia Tech. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Rebekah Preston; and a sister-in-law, Wanda Preston. Survivors include his wife, Dot Preston; a stepdaughter, Kate of Glen Allen; a brother, Charles Preston of Rural Retreat; a sister, Jane Phillippi of Rural Retreat; three nieces, Beth Dunn of Asheboro, N.C., Terri Preston of Roanoke and Rhea Preston of Rural Retreat; several great-nephews; and one great-niece. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is making the announcement.


 


 

Gerald Bourne

Gerald W. Bourne Gerald Wayne Bourne, 52, of Max Meadows died Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 17, at 11 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Diane Stanley and Chris Stansell officiating. Interment will be in Rosewood Memorial Gardens at Rural Retreat. He was a member of the Gunton Park Church of God. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Bourne. Survivors include his mother, Juanita Harrell Bourne of the home; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Gloria Ann Fitzgerald Fridley

Gloria Ann Fitzgerald Fridley, 79, of Millboro, Va., died on Friday, July 16, 2010. Funeral Service will be held 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2010, in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va. 


 


 

Gloria Glenn

GLENN, Gloria L., of Richmond, departed this life July 15, 2010. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later.


 


 

Graf, Mary

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Mary J. Graf CHESAPEAKE - Mary went to the beautiful mansion in the sky July 15, 2010 after fighting a battle with cancer. She .....


 


 

Greenberg, Abe

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Abe Greenberg NORFOLK - Abe Greenberg, 90, of Suffolk, died July 14, 2010. Born Feb. 9, 1920 in Norfolk to Mary and Louis Greenberg, ..... 


 


 

Gregory K. ARSENAULT

Survivors include two daughters, Alyssa Marie Arsenault and Alexis Lynn Arsenault; one son, Taylor Adrian Burns; parents, Patricia and Carl Lueckert; brother, Jason Shawn Arsenault; one niece, Laylani Autumn Arsenault; and one nephew, Braydon James Arsenault.


 


 

HELEN BERRY RUSSELL

Helen Berry Russell BRISTOL, Tenn. Helen Berry Russell, age 82, went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 16, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born July 21, 1927 in BristolTennessee, a daughter of the late Eugene and Frances Hyatt Berry. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Franklin Russell; and a son, Billy E. Russell. Survivors include son, Eddie R. Russell; sisters, Nell Knox and husband, Harmon, and Willa Mae Dingus and husband, Benny; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Sunday, July 18, 2010, at 4 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Thomas Berry officiating. The burial will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-3:45 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at


 


 

HENRIETTA SUE ODUM ROE

Henrietta Sue Odum Roe The funeral service for Henrietta Sue Odum Roe will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Pastor Bob Neace and Pastor Rodney Arnold officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Clark, Steve Nerren, Tim Arnold, Brian Odum, Jay Clark, Jonathan Kelly, Jeremiah Eskridge, Barry Higgins, and Danny Muldoon. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in memory of Sue be made to the Washington County Breast Cancer Survivors Group, c/o Luedell Bailey, 19060 Woodland Hills Road, Abingdon, VA 24210. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting


 


 

HOWARD F. CROSS

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Haley Myrtle Howell

Haley Myrtle Howell, 90, of Willis, Va., passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Cline Howell; sons, Johnny Frank Howell, Bobby Ray Howell, Allan Wayne Howell, Billy Joe Howell, Jackie Lee Howell, and Thomas Junior Howell; and daughter, Dorothy Mae Howell. She is survived by daughters, Frances and Alvin Moles, of Meadows of Dan, Va., and Priscilla Poff, of Willis, Va.; sons, Charles and Pansy Howell, of Hillsville, Va., and Donald and Peggy Howell, of Fieldale, Va.; one sister, Helen Plumley, of West Virginia; 25 grandkids; 41 great-grandkids; 16 greatgreat-grandkids; and 11 step great-grandkids. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 2010, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Turpin and the Rev. Billy Monroe Poff Jr. officiating. Interment to follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 18, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., 540-745-2121. Online condolences may be made by visiting


 


 

Harold Absher

Harold L. Absher Harold Lewis Absher, 84, of Wytheville died Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 17, at 2 p.m. at the Wytheville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Brad Simpson officiating. Interment will be in West End Cemetery, Wytheville. He was born Aug. 19, 1925, in Ashe County, N.C. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a retired banker, merchant and farmer. He was an elder and longtime member of the Wytheville Presbyterian Church and a 25-year member of Gideon International. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Annette Absher Martin. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Dixon Absher of Wytheville; a son and daughter-in-law, Hal and Becky Absher of Wytheville; and grandchildren, Alissa Anderson of Wytheville, Tara Anderson Blount and Daniel of Christiansburg. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 17, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. (service time) at the church's Hatcher Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Wytheville Presbyterian Church or Gideon's International, c/o of Wytheville Presbyterian Church. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Harry Davis

Davis Harry J. Davis, 84, formerly of Morral, Ohio, died Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. He was born March 21, 1926 in Marion, Ohio, to the late Albert and Sadie (Couthard) Davis. On Aug. 1, 1967 in Elizabeth City, N.C., he married Mattie M. "Pat" (Coley) Davis; she survives in Marseilles, Ohio. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving 30 years as Chief Commissary Man. He retired in 1975. He will be remembered by family and friends as a man with a huge heart who would do anything for anyone. Survivors include his wife, Mattie "Pat" Davis of Marseilles, Ohio; two daughters, Vickey (Doug) Bollinger of Morral, Ohio, and Rebecca (Kerm) Frazier of Richwood, Ohio; six grandchildren, Erica (Mike) Jolliff, Travis Bollinger, Bethany Young, Tyson Bollinger, Trent Bollinger, and Alanis Bowmer; three great-grandchildren, Kyle Jolliff, Daniel King, and Madison King; a son-in-law, Danny Williams of Morral, Ohio; sister-in-law, Ruth Williams of Marion; and a niece, Patricia Williams of Marion. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, July 15, at 1 p.m. at Boyd-Born Funeral Home, 122 W. Columbia St. Marion, Ohio 43302, with Gary Lyons officiating. Burial followed at Grand Prairie Cemetery. Visitation was conducted on Thursday, July 15, from 11 until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, Boyd-Born Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Helen Marie Mayhew Bush

Helen Marie Mayhew Bush, 46, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Vinton, Va., passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010. Services were held on Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Parkway House of Prayer. 


 


 

Henry Croy Jr.

Croy Henry Franklin Croy Jr., 66, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. He was born in Smyth County and was preceded in death by his father, Henry Franklin Croy Sr. He was retired from Vaughn Basset Furniture with 30 years of service. Survivors include his mother, Jean Croy of Atkins; four daughters, Gay Crigger and husband, J.L., of Cocoa, Fla., Missy Shupe and husband, Roger, of Chilhowie, Michelle Anders of Marion and Crystal Croy of Marion; three grandchildren, Brandi McMillan, Brooke Shupe, and Dalton Anders; and special friend, Tammy Croy of Marion. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 16, at Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Steve Hutton officiating. Interment followed in Overbay Cemetery. The family received friends Thursday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, . Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion was in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Herbert Abram

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Holden, Harry

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Harry F. Holden Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Harry "Skip" Holden Jr., 78, a resident of East Coral Key, passed away July 16, 2010 in ..... 


 


 

Holman, Bobbie

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Bobbie Holman VIRGINIA BEACH - Bobbie Holman, 78, of the 800 block of St. Martin Drive, passed away July 15, 2010 in a local .....


 


 

Hooper, Margaret

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Margaret E. Hooper CHESAPEAKE - Margaret E. Hooper, 88, of the 3000 block of Mayon Drive, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010 at her .....


 


 

Hugh E. BALL III

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made for his children's education, to The Ball Children's Education Fund at 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 2116, Newport News, VA 23609. 


 


 

Hugh Earnest Ball III

POQUOSON - Hugh Earnest Ball III, 45, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010. 


 


 

Hugh James McDonough Sr.

McDONOUGH, Hugh James Sr., 86, passed away on July 14, 2010, at Eden Pines Nursing Home. Mr. McDonough was a native of Richmond, Va. and lived in Newport News for over 50 years. Mr. McDonough retired from FAA at Patrick Henry Airport in 1984, from Civil Service, and served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rita; four sisters and two brothers. Survivors include his wife, Juanita McDonough; son, Hugh "Chip" McDonough Jr. and wife, Deborah; three sisters, Beth Schia of Charlotte, N.C., Jane Waltrip of Newport News and Helen Saunders of Largo, Fla.; brother, James McDonough of Varina; grandsons, Mark McDonough and wife, Tiffany, of Gloucester and Christopher McDonough of Newport News; and two great-granddaughters, Kylee and Kamryn. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 2010, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, Va. 23502 or the American Heart Association , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

IRENE CHAMBERS (In Memoriam)

IRENE PLEASANT CHAMBERS May 12, 1912 - July 15, 2007 It's been three years today, God came and took you home. There is not a day, dear Mother that we do not think of you. The Family 


 


 

Iris Higgins Buttner

BUTTNER, Iris Higgins, 81, of Richmond, went to be with her Lord July 8, 2010. She will be united with her daughter, Sherry Lee Buttner. Surviving family members include her sister, Hazel Barker of Richmond; and brother, Bobby Higgins of Clifton Forge, Va.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Special friends include Herbert and Kathy Buttner. Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 213 N. 25th St., Richmond, Va., on October 17, 2010 at 10:45 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Client Emergency Fund, Richmond Residential Services, Inc., 1000 N. Thompson St., Richmond, Va. 23230.


 


 

J. Clyde Hooker, Jr. 

Jul 16, 2010 A memorial service for J. Clyde Hooker Jr., 89, of Martinsville, who died July 12, 2010, was held Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Martinsville. Pastor Ron Mateer officiated. A private graveside service was held at Oakwood Cemetery with military honors by the Virginia Military Honor Guard program. Pallbearers were Larry Ryder, Bob Sherwood, Hank Long, Ray Harm, Bruce Cohenour, Richard Weisglass, Alan Cole, Jack Cooper, Irving Groves, Dudley Walker, Dan Prince, Philip Sprinkle and Jim Severt. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville handled arrangements.


 


 

JACQUELINE BOOKER (In Memoriam)

BOOKER - JACQUELINE Birthday Lady!!! How can we ever forget. Never... Love - Devoted Family, Mother, Sisters & Brother 


 


 

JAMES DOUGLAS "JIM" SHOUN

James Douglas "Jim" Shoun BRISTOL, Va. James Douglas "Jim" Shoun, 67, 536 Terry Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness. He was the son of the late Fred Hatfield Shoun and Virginia Elizabeth Cannaday Shoun and was born in McDowell County, W.Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Huskins, and a brother, Jerry Shoun. Mr. Shoun was retired from Amerace Corporation and worked part-time at Auto Zone in Bristol Tennessee. He was a member of Throne of Grace Baptist Tabernacle. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Shoun is survived by his wife, Barbara Peery Shoun of the home; three daughters, Tamara Johnson, Bristol Virginia; Linda Stevenson and her husband, Chris, Bristol Virginia; Gail Broyles, Sugar Valley, Ga.; seven grandsons, Thomas Slaughter, Sklar Johnson, Riley Stevenson, Weston Brown, Nicholas Broyles, Jonathan Broyles, and Zachery Broyles; a brother, Fred "Sonny" Shoun and his wife, Barbara M., Elizabethton, Tenn.; two sisters, Frances Shoun, Eugene, Ore., and Virginia "Jenny" Coleman, Springfield, Ore. Several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mr. Shoun will be conducted on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton with Pastor Randall Shaffer and Pastor Kenneth "Kenny" Justice officiating. Music will be under the direction of Throne of Grace Baptist Tabernacle Choir. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2010, in Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton. Interment will follow the funeral service on Saturday in the Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be James Garland, Danny Garland, Glen Allen Shoun, Henry Shoun, Skip Wilson and Artsal. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post #49. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to, , 3101 Browns Mill Road, Johnson City, TN 37604 or the, , in care of Lou Cooter, 415 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting


 


 

JAMES E. "JIM" GROGAN

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JAMES GARLAND CARBARY

James Garland Carbary ABINGDON, Va. Funeral services for James Garland Carbary will be conducted Saturday, July 17, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Va. with the Rev. Robert Carbary officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with full military honors to be conducted by the Highlands Fellowship Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the, , P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Pallbearers will be Josh Griffith, Justin Garrett, Andrew Garrett, Skyler Carbary, Darius Carbary and Brian Carbary. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting


 


 

JESSEE GAINES (TRUMP) PURCELL

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James BISHOP

WEST POINT - James Campbell Bishop, 80, of West Point, passed away peacefully July 15, 2010. 


 


 

James C. SAVILLE

BRANDON, MISS. - James Clinton Saville of Brandon, Miss., Street Rod enthusiast and retired United States Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer died on July 14, 2010, after struggling with cancer for four months.


 


 

James Campbell Bishop

BISHOP, James Campbell, 80, of West Point, passed away peacefully July 15, 2010. James was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Carl and Sue Bishop. He attended Randolph Technical Institute in Asheboro, N.C., and retired from Nabisco, where he worked as an electrician. James was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Myra Bishop. James is survived by his son, Jim Bishop and his wife, Cathy; his daughter, Catherine Carlton and her husband, Timothy; seven grandchildren, Bryan Bishop (Nancy), April Bishop, Laura Norris (Jonathan), Nicholas Fudela, Lauren Fudela, and Joe and Kelsey Carlton; three great-grandchildren, Tyler Lockhart, and Catherine and Campbell Bishop. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to West Point Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box X, West Point, Va. 23181, or to Sentara Hospice of Williamsburg, c/o Sentara Health Foundation, 6015 Poplar Hall Drive, Suite 308, Norfolk, Va. 23502-3819. Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com. Vincent Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. handling arrangements.


 


 

James Clayton Blankenship Sr.

James Clayton (Jimmy) Blankenship Sr., 56, of Peterstown, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va. 


 


 

James Edward Parker

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Jane M. GIVENS

In 2009, she lent her time and support to Robin Abbott's successful campaign for the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 93rd District.


 


 

Jean SCOTT

She is survived by her son, Wade Scott and wife, Joanne; daughters, Candy Boney and husband, David and Deedee Jamison and husband, Doug; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren who knew her as 'Nanny'.


 


 

Jeanette V. WILLIAMS

She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard F. Williams (Lt. Col. USMC Retired) and Susan Williams of Lake Havasu, Ariz., and Robert S. Williams of Washington D.C.; three grandchildren Jeffery Williams (Lt. Col. USMCR), Michael Williams and his wife, Luana and Jayme Williams Cambra and her husband, Larry. She is also survived by two great-granddaughters, Emilee and Kelsey Williams.


 


 

Jennifer G. MICHELLI

A memorial service will be held at York River Baptist Church, 8201 Croaker Road, Williamsburg, Saturday July 17, at 2 p.m. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.


 


 

Jerry Allen

Allen Jerry N. Allen, 73, died Monday, July 12, 2010 in the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn. He was born on Nov. 14, 1936 in Rowan County, N.C., to the late Milas Warner Allen and Margaret Holder Allen. He attended grammar school, high school and college in Salisbury, N.C. He graduated from Boyden High School in 1955 and Catawba College in 1959 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He worked for the Salisbury Post for four years while attending college. After his military service in the Army National Guard and United States Army Reserves, he worked in the office of Cannon Mills Co. in Kannapolis, N.C., where he met his wife of 49 years, Bernice Foil Allen. He was employed at Martin Maraetta Corp. in Orlando, Fla., Beaunit Fibers, Raleigh, N.C., and Elizabethton, Tenn. He had also worked at Bristol Memorial Hospital in Bristol, Tenn., Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, and for Lowes Home Improvement Corp. in Marion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Robert Foil, and a niece, Jatana Barton. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Allen; two sons, Derick Gerald Allen and wife, Lori, and Mathew Warner Allen and wife, Tammy; two grandchildren, Summer Nicole Allen and Sarah Elizabeth Allen; one stepson, Alvin Doby and wife, Kathi; and a step-granddaughter, Allison Doby. He enjoyed watching Major League Baseball, college football and basketball. The University of North Carolina was his favorite college team. The Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves were his favorite baseball teams. They attended Crossroads Church of Christ in Wytheville. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with Pastor Greg Dill officiating. The family received friends Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Rose Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum with full military honors rendered by the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Crossroads Church of Christ, P.O. Box 681, Wytheville, VA, 24382. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at


 


 

John Allen Garst

John Allen Garst, 87, of Roanoke, Va., died peacefully on Thursday, July 15, 2010, with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law by his side. He was born on July 17, 1922, to the late Ira Allen and Cassie Jamison Garst. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John Allen Garst Jr.; brother, Robert Garst; and sister, Polly Lucas. Mr. Garst served in the Navy during World War II with the submarine repair group and on the Aircraft Carrier Valley Forge during the Korean War. He was a member and deacon at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Betty Crawford Garst; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Butch Staples; and sister, Irene Umphlett (Bob). Mr. Garst was known lovingly as Papa to his grandchildren, Jamie Snead (Patrick), Jason Staples, John Garst III, JoAnna Garst and Stephanie Peck (Caleb); and two greatgranddaughters, Aubrey Snead and Hallie Garst. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 2010, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Pattie Sewell. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707.


 


 

John Stevenson (Johnny) Gillespie

John Stevenson (Johnny) Gillespie, 78, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 18, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Family Choice Funerals, Roanoke, Va. 540-491-9994.


 


 

Joseph Otha Hancock Sr.

Joseph Otha Hancock Sr., 97, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010. Funeral Service 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Loudon Ave. Christian Church. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 540-345-9100.


 


 

Joyner, Clara

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Clara Joyner NORFOLK - Clara Joyner, 94, of the 1200 block of Bunsen Ct., passed away July 15, 2010 at Sentara Nursing Center. She .....


 


 

Judith Lane Glover

Judith Lane Glover, 93, of Clifton Forge, Va., died on Friday, July 16, 2010. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va. 


 


 

Julia V. ROBINSON

She leaves to cherish her blessed memories, her mother, Deaconess Elizabeth W. Robinson; her daughters, Calese Carr (Kavin) and Glenda Watkins; her son, Toby Robinson Sr.; her sisters, Annette Floyd (Willie) and Barbara Ruttley; her brothers, Charlie Wise Jr. (Patricia), Pastor Ventson Robinson (Rosemary) and Herman Robinson (Mary); her seven grandchildren; her great-aunt, Lura B. Johnson; her aunt, Lucille Wallace; and a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends.


 


 

LELA MARIE JENNINGS BOOHER

Lela Marie Jennings Booher BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. The family of Lela Marie Jennings Booher will receive friends Saturday, July, 17, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home, with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Bob Ferguson and Chaplain Eric Jewett officiating. Family and friends will met Sunday, July 18, 2010, at 12:45 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home to proceed to Holston View Cemetery for 2 p.m. graveside services. Serving as pallbearers are W.H. Neeley, Fred Walters, Coy Kindle, Michael Wagoner, Sammy Rogers, Larry Miller. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Darrell Perry, Scott Miller, Charles Jones, Ernest Jones, Michael Booher, Greg Camp, Ben Jennings, Charles Pruitt, Bruce Rogers. Lela Marie Jennings Booher, age 88, went home to be with the Lord peace fully at her residence, July 15, 2010, surrounded by family. East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Booher family. You may leave a condolence at


 


 

LEPHIA HACKLER

Lephia Hackler MEADOWVIEW, Va. The committal service and interment for Lephia Hackler will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Zion Cemetery in Damascus, Va. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Damascus Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 458, Damascus, VA 24236. Online condolences may be sent to the family and a memorial tribute may be viewed by visiting


 


 

LLOYD EARL HARRINGTON Sr.

Lloyd Earl Harrington Sr. DAMASCUS, Va. Mr. Lloyd Earl Harrington Sr., age 77, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at his home. He was born on July 23, 1932, in Salem, N.J., a son of the late Jackson Emerson Harrington Sr. and Helen Harbeson Harrington. Mr. Harrington had been a resident of Washington County, Va., for the past 17 years and was a member of the Konnarock Seventh-day Adventist Church in Konnarock, Va. He was also a member of the Williamstown Lodge No. 166 F&AM of Williamstown, N.J., and served seven years in the U.S. Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Pearl Marie Harrington. He is survived by his wife, Mae Roop Harrington of Damascus; two daughters, Kathy Sue Murphy of Franklinville, N.J., and Jill Marie Huenke of Monroeville, N.J.; two sons, Jackson Emerson Harrington III of Auburn, N.J., and Lloyd Earl Harrington Jr. of Encampment, Wyo.; one stepdaughter, Janice E. Fuller of Damascus; four step-sons, Donley Huggins of McDonald, Tenn., David Huggins of Whitetop, Va., Jimmy Huggins of Meadowview and Quinten Huggins of Friendship, Va.; one brother, David W. Harrington and wife Floretta of Tuscon, Ariz.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 17 step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Lloyd Harrington Sr. will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, in the Konnarock Seventh-day Adventist Church, 590 Konnarock Road., Damascus, VA 24236. Pastor James Cox and Pastor David Tripp will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment will be Friday, July 23, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the military cemetery in Salem County, N.J., with full military honors. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staffs of Johnston Memorial Hospital, Bristol Regional Medical Center, and Hospice of Southwest Virginia. Friends may call at the home of Mr. Harrington at anytime. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to a charity of your choice in memory Mr. Lloyd Harrington Sr. Online condolences may be submitted to his family at


 


 

LOUISE MARTHA BOYD

Louise Martha Boyd Mrs. Louise Martha Boyd, 100, 924 Oakland Drive, departed this life on Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Bristol Nursing Home. Arrangements are incomplete. R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. is in charge. 423-764-8584.


 


 

Lee Andrew Boone

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Lona Justice

Lona P. Justice Lona Lee Porter Justice, 87, of Wytheville died peacefully Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at her home surrounded by friends. A graveside service was held Thursday, July 15, at 4 p.m. at the Woodlawn Mausoleum in Bluewell, W.Va., with the Rev. Gus Anderson officiating. She was a member of the Beckley United Methodist Temple. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Myrtle Bradley Porter. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Justice of Wytheville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda Kay Justice of Wytheville, Lona Marie Justice Haymaker and John of Washington, D.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, Clarence Justice Jr. and Barbara of War W.Va.; two grandchildren, Brian David Aldsworth of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Melanie A. Justice of Princeton, W.Va.; three great-grandchildren, Danika Webb and Brennon Justice, both of Princeton, W.Va., and Justice Grace Murch of Hendersonville, Tenn.; and special family friend, Joyce Samples. Memorial donations may be made to War United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 582, War, WV 24892. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

MARY LOUISE FORD

FORD, Mary Louise, died July 15, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertram and Louise Ford; one brother, Bertram C. Ford Jr.; also a faithful friend of 60 years, Mozelle Cox. She is survived by two brothers, Charles C. Ford of Lynchburg and Marvin B. Ford (Edith) of Crozier; one sister-in-law, Jean B. Ford. Mary Lou was a lifelong member of Goochland Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street. Graveside services will be held 9 a.m. Monday at Goochland Baptist Church Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 10 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Goochland Baptist Church.


 


 

Margaret A. Hundley 

Jul 16, 2010 The funeral for Margaret H. Hundley, 66, of Martinsville, who died July 14, 2010, at the Hospice Home in Wentworth, N.C., will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with graveside rites at Roselawn Burial Park. Pastor Rickey Lee Hundley will officiate. The family will receive friends for two hours before the service Saturday at the funeral home. She was born July 17, 1943, in Blacksburg to Homer and Edith Kathleen Caldwell Hundley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Gary" Hundley; a brother, Richard Hundley; and a sister, Sheena Wooten. She retired from Kroger and more recently returned to work at Kroger part-time. Surviving are two stepsons, Rickey Lee Hundley of Danville and Brian Hundley of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; a stepdaughter, Sherry Cartwright of Martinsville; 10 stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and two sisters, Judith Felts of Raleigh, N.C., and Theresa Gilkerson of Layland, W.Va.


 


 

Martin, Hilda

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Hilda G. Martin PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Hilda Austin Gray Martin, formerly of Princess Anne County, passed away July 14, 2010 in Port ..... 


 


 

Mary Brown

Brown Mary Magdalene Chambers Brown, 78, died Wednesday, July 13, 2010 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was born in Konnarock on April 11, 1932 to the late Joseph Harrison Chambers and Minnie LouBirdie Blackburn Chambers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Brown, three brothers, Arvil James Chambers, Charles Chambers and Everette Chambers, two sisters-in-law, Selma and Ivory Chambers, and a brother-in-law, Richard Blevins. She was a member of Friends Community Church in Saltville. She was employed at Rose's for 14 years and retired from Walmart after 11 years of service. She was a member of the Board of Directors for Laurel Valley Log Church in Konnarock. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Dianna Lynn Hester and husband, Rick, of Sugar Grove; two brothers, Herbert Patsy Chambers of Chilhowie and Ernest and Willie Chambers of Suffolk; one sister, Ellen Blevins of Norfolk; a sister-in-law, Helena Chambers of Norfolk; two granddaughters, Felicia Coulthard and husband, Michael, and Jessica Oakes Kirk; a great-grandson, Nathan Oakes-Doane; a special family friend, Lori and Richard Sauls and children; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie with Pastor Mike Maiden officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in Laurel Valley Cemetery in Konnarock. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to family at, . Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Mary L. GIBBS

NEWPORT NEWS - Mary Lee Gibbs, 87, departed this life on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Warwick Gardens located in Riverside Convalescent Home in Newport News.


 


 

Mary MOORHEAD

FAIRFAX - Mary Moorhead, 82, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Harmony Village, Locust Hill. Interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the


 


 

Maxine E. WILSON

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Missouri Jackson (In Memoriam)

JACKSON - In memory of my mother, Missouri V. Jackson (Dooley). I miss your love and care. ~Sookie


 


 

Moore, Joseph

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 2:00 AM 

Joseph D. Moore PORTSMOUTH - Joseph D. Moore Jr. passed away July 9, 2010 in Hilton Head, S.C. He was born July 9, 1917 in ..... 


 


 

Nell Clay Blanton

BLANTON, Nell Clay, 93, of Amelia, widow of Reuben Lee Blanton, died July 15, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Ruth Alley and Everette C. Clay. She was born in Richmond, but spent most of her life in Amelia County. Mrs. Blanton graduated from the Blackstone College for Girls in 1937. She was the oldest member of the Tabernacle United Methodist Church in Amelia, where she served for many years as the Communion Steward, a member of the Parsonage Committee, the Administrative Board and a Sunday School teacher. She is survived by her son, Reuben L. Blanton Jr. of Amelia; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Nell Tatum (Rev. Gene C.) of Amelia, Betty B. Wood (H.B.) of Woodville, Va.; one grandson, Henry B. Wood III (Angela); and two great- grandchildren, Julia and Henry Wood of Woodville, Va. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Highway 153, and at other times at the Tatum residence. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 18, at 3 p.m. in the church. The service will be conducted by her son-in-law, Rev. Gene C. Tatum, and the Rev. T. Todd Smith. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be directed to the Virginia United Methodist Assembly Center, 707 Fourth Street, Blackstone, Va. 23824. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. The family would like to express their profound gratitude and appreciation to the staff of the Dunlop House for the excellent care and love shown to Mrs. Blanton during the past five years. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.


 


 

PATSY GAIL PRESLEY

Patsy Gail Presley MANASSAS, Va. Funeral services for Patsy Gail Presley will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Va., with the Rev. Carl Burmeier officiating. Interment will follow in the Presley Cemetery at Davenport. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. Patsy Gail Presley, age 57, formerly of Davenport, Va., passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at her home. Online condolences may be made at


 


 

Payette, Aldor

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Aldor J. Payette Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Aldor Joseph Payette Jr., 81, passed away July 13, 2010 at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Born Oct. 23, .....


 


 

Peggy Jean Blair

Peggy Jean Blair, 73, of Galax, Va., passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2010. Funeral Service will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2010, at First Baptist Church, Galax. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va. 


 


 

Prather, Charles

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Charles E. Prather III NORFOLK - Charles E. "Eddie" Prather III passed away suddenly July 15, 2010, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was .....


 


 

RAYMOND ALLEN WEST

Raymond Allen West KEEN MOUNTAIN, Va. Raymond Allen West, 81, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010, at the Mayfair House, Cedar Bluff, Va. A native of Buchanan County, he was the son of the late Harry and Hazel Jackson West and is survived by Betty Hay West, his loving wife of 59 years. He retired from Island Creek Coal Company. He was a member of the Keen Mountain United Methodist Church where he served on numerous boards and committees. As a young man, he served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Mr. West was a 54-year member of the Sandy Valley Masonic Lodge No. 17, Grundy, Va. He served the Boy Scouts of America as Scout Master. Mr. West was an avid golfer and had formerly served as a board member of the Tazewell County Country Club and the Columbia Clinch Valley Hospital. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include his sons, Russell (Rusty) and wife ,Janie Crigger West, of Keen Mountain, and David and wife, Rebecca Barnett West, of Tazewell, Va., and his daughter, Robin and husband, Will Kelly of Johnson City, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Amy and husband, Phillip Humphreys, of Abingdon, Va. and BreAnna West of Tazewell and fianc‚ Cole Lusk of Falls Mills, Va.; two great-granddaughters, Ella and Elizabeth Humphreys of Abingdon; sisters, Geraldine and husband, Paul Spraker, of Richmond, Va., Kathleen Beavers of Bluefield, Va., Shelby and husband, Don Matney, of Keen Mountain, Judy and husband, Billy Abernathy, of Lincolnton, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 19, 2010, at Buchanan Funeral Service Chapel at Keen Mountain, with the Rev. Tom Witten and the Rev. Ray Amos officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be Russell West, David West, Don Matney, Billy Abernathy, Jerry Hay, Randy Williams, Bill Foley and Alvin Ritchie. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Spraker, Will Kelly, Phillip Humphreys and Cole Lusk. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Buchanan Funeral Service at Keen Mountain, Virginia. Masonic rites will be conducted at 7 P.M. by Sandy Valley Masonic Lodge No. 17. The family would like to express a special "thank you" to the staff at Mayfair House and Legacy Hospice for their loving care and concern. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Center of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, 207 N. Boone Street, Suite 500, Johnson City, TN 37604 or to the Keen Mountain United Methodist Church, PO Box 647, Keen Mountain, VA 24624. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to


 


 

RICHARD STEPHEN "STEVE" POE

Richard Stephen "Steve" Poe SALTVILLE, Va. Richard Stephen "Steve" Poe , age 53, went to be with the Lord peacefully at his home, Thursday July 15, 2010. He was a loving husband, father, and paw. Steve was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Marion V.F.W. Post. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Robert Lee Smith, and best friend, Eddie Roe. He is survived by wife , Mitzi Smith Poe; two daughters, Kayla Nicole Poe and Keelyn Lee Poe; two granddaughters, Baylee and Reygan, all of Saltville; parents, Bud and Dot Poe of Chilhowie, Va.; brother, Butch Poe and wife, Leila, of Roanoke, Va.; sister, Luann Dowell and husband , Bobby, of Bristol Virginia; mother-in-law, Billie C. Smith; sisters-in-law, Delores Frye and Debbie Whitehead; brother-in law, David Smith and wife, JoElla, all of Saltville; and several nieces & nephews Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday July 18, 2010, at Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Barry Loupe and Tim Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Military rites will be by the Marion VFW Post. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at


 


 

Randy W. KING

Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. 


 


 

Raymond Ray Dunman

Raymond Ray Dunman, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Pheasant Ridge Nursing Center. He was born in Bedford, Va. and lived in Va. all of his life. He is preceded in death by his son, Gary Ray Dunman, his parents, Latane, Sr. and Annie Bower Dunman, his brother, Latane Dunman, Jr. and his sisters, Guinn Dunman Diamond and Diane Dunman Crikelair. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kathleen Hartman Dunman; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and David Lovern; grandchildren, Robin and Noel Spencer, Lori Howard, Troy Ray Dunman, Anna and James Ledford; great-grandchildren, Dalton Bethel, Cole Spencer, Hunter Howard, Tegan Dunman, Brittany and Justin Ledford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Peggy Dunman, Bill and Betty Dunman, Doc and Darlene Dunman, Wayne and Dianna Dunman, Dillard and Paulene Dunman and Daniel Dunman; sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris and Allen Grooms, Deborah and Peter Wickman, Mona Turner, Virgie and Howard Plybon, Marilyn and Jerry Hartman, Julia Chambers; and stepmother, Hennie St. Clair Dunman. Mr. Dunman worked at Graham White Mfg. for 43 years. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Rd., SW, Roanoke with the funeral service at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 2010 at Lotz Funeral Home with interment to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Park. Friends my leave online condolences at


 


 

Rena Donald Ball

Rena Donald Ball, 92, of Roanoke, Va., passed away July 7, 2010. Visitation 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. 


 


 

Rhodes, Starr

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Starr E. Rhodes SUNBURY - Starr Eason Rhodes, 88, of the 200 block of Acorn Hill Road, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010 in ..... 


 


 

Rita McQueen

Rita McQueen, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Our Lady of Peace., She will be greatly missed and her memory will continue as a source of unconditional love for all of her family and friends., Rita was born February 10, 1923, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Mae and Mark Schnettler., While working in Chicago, Rita married Herbert "Mac" McQueen and they lived most of their married life in Sioux City, Iowa. Rita enjoyed meeting her friends for a movie or dinner, playing cards with her bridge club and working on her flowers and yard. In 2006, Rita moved to Charlottesville to enjoy time with her family, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren., Rita was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Herbert A. McQueen; her parents; and two brothers, Edward and Robert., She is survived by her beloved sister, Marian Flament; two children, Mike of Des Moines, Iowa and Sandy; her son-in-law, Dan Redieske; three grandchildren, Chris, Leah and Bryan; and three great-grandchildren, Connor, Collin, and Kayla of Charlottesville., In accordance with Rita's wishes, there will be no memorial service. She will return home to Iowa to be interred with her husband at Grand Meadows Cemetery, Cherokee County, Iowa., In lieu of flowers, her family requests that memorial contributions be made to Our Lady of Peace, 751 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901.


 


 

Roehm, Jack

Friday, July 16, 2010 2:00 AM 

Jack Moody Roehm VIRGINIA BEACH - Jack Moody Roehm passed away July 15, 2010 at the Atlantic Shores Retirement Community in Virginia Beach. Jack, ..... 


 


 

Roscoe Conner Garland

Roscoe Conner Garland, 87, of Eagle Rock, Va., died on Friday, July 16, 2010. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va. 


 


 

Ruffin Prentiss Sr. (In Memoriam)

PRENTISS - In loving memory of Ruffin Prentiss Sr., who passed away nine years ago, July 15. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal." The Family


 


 

S. Harold Copeland

COPELAND, S. Harold, 80, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Lou Copeland; sons, Edward Copeland of Orlando, Florida, David Copeland (Jeri) of Richmond, and Paul Copeland (Garnett) of Tappahannock; brother, Kenneth Copeland of Midlothian; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Christopher Copeland and Jennifer Clark of Richmond; and other close family members and friends. Harold was preceded in death by grandsons, Conner and Jake Copeland. Harold was born in Waverly, Virginia and came to Richmond at the age of 14 to serve as a page to Senator Garland Gray. After graduating from Fork Union Military Academy in 1948, Harold attended and graduated from RPI, now known as Virginia Commonwealth University, in 1953. Harold retired in 1994 from Fidelity Bankers Life after 38 years of service. Harold was a member of the Richmond Power Squadron. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road, where his funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. Condolences may be offered at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.


 


 

Sessoms, Chris

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

In Loving Memory OfChris Marcel SessomsDec. 26, 1962 - July 17, 2009 What happened on that summer day one short year ago today? Our ..... 


 


 

Sessoms, Chris Marcel

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

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Sheila Cline 

Jul 16, 2010 A memorial service for Shelia G. Cline, 61, of Bassett, who died July 14, 2010, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, will be at 7 p.m. today at Bassett Funeral Service. Pastor Cliff Collier will officiate. The family will receive friends for an hour before the service today at the funeral home and other times at 188 Cedar Hills Lane, Patrick Springs. She was born March 8, 1949, in South Boston to Homer Otis Glaze and Mary Gurley Glaze. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Griffin Willard; and a sister, Sherry Glaze Chaussy. She was a member of True Vine Holiness Church. Surviving are her husband, Tim Cline of the home; two daughters, Vicky Griffin Branch of Boydton and Mary Ann Bryson of Henry; five grandchildren; and four aunts.


 


 

Shirley Matthews Bingaman

Shirley Matthews Bishop Bingaman, 74, of Jefferson Street, Orange, died Thursday, July 15, 2010, at her residence., Born October 15, 1935, in Orange County, she was the daughter of the late Shelby Matthews and Ruby Lloyd Matthews Power., Mrs. Bingaman was a retired financial officer of the Surburban Trust Co. and a member of the Orange Baptist Church., She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Bingaman; a daughter, Theresa Bishop Schettini; a brother, Randolph Matthews; and her step-father, Garnett Power., Mrs. Bingaman is survived by a son, Henry "Hank" Bishop and his wife, Carole, of Sunnyvale, California; four grandchildren, Henry Bishop Jr., Kimberly Bishop, Christina Bishop, all of Sunnyvale, California, and Joseph Schettini of Charlottesville; and son-in-law, Eugene Schettini of Charlottesville., A graveside funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, at the Graham Cemetery, Orange, conducted by Don Hughes., The family will receive friends after the graveside service at the Orange Baptist Church Pine Room., Preddy Funeral Home, Orange, is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Taylor, Brandon

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Brandon Kent Taylor CHESAPEAKE - Brandon Kent Taylor, 22, died suddenly Thursday, July 15, 2010. Born in Portsmouth, Brandon is survived by his father, .....


 


 

Tracey L. WILKERSON

RESCUE - Tracey Lynn Wilkerson, 46, was received into the loving arms of her Lord, Tuesday, July 13, 2010, after fighting a courageous battle with diabetes. 


 


 

Victor Lloyd Shifflett

Victor Lloyd Shifflett, Victor ascended to eternal peace with the morning sun on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at 5:34 a.m. surrounded by the love of family and friends., Victor was born on February 26, 1982, in Charlottesville, a son of Victor and Sandra Donour Shifflett., He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Lloyd Ray Shifflett and Charles F. Donour., Victor was a devoted and loving husband, son, brother and uncle., He is survived by his wife, Jenny Graves Shifflett of Albemarle County; his parents, Victor and Sandra Shifflett; father-in-law, Jeff Graves and his wife, Missy of Louisa; mother-in-law, Fonda Graves and her fiance, Earl Paynter of Gordonsville; sister, Mandi Marchette and her husband, Reade and their son, Chase, of Ruckersville; brother, Trevor Shifflett and his girlfriend, Sara Dean, of Ruckersville; brother-in-law, Forrest Evan Graves of Albemarle County; grandmothers, Lola E. Roberts of Stanardsville and Patsy H. Donour of Ruckersville; uncles, Vincent R. Shifflett and his wife, Vicki and their son, Todd and his wife, Laura and son, Dylan, Charles Ferrell Donour and his wife, Kim and their children, Joshua, Leah Beth, Jeremiah, Ethan and Seth; extended family, Butch, Pam and Justin Doshier and Stevi Belew; and many other family members and friends., The family would like to thank the staff of the University of Virginia Health System, especially the Neurological Team., It is with a very heavy heart that we release Victor to God, but we can all take solace in the fact that Victor brought joy to many people and in return he was deeply loved by many. During a time like this people always say, "He will be missed," and they are right he will be. But we know a part of Victor lives on forever through our love, strength, memories and the gifts he gave to others. He was always an amazing storyteller so we promise to never let his story end. We love you, "Bubba.", A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, at the Springhill Baptist Church, 2620 Frays Mill Road, Ruckersville, with the Reverend Dan Carlton officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery., Pallbearers for the service will be Caleb Campbell, Gabe Clements, Howard Grooms, Justin Doshier, Mark Arrington and Mark Joseph., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2010, at the Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville., Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Virginia "Granny V." Cannaday

CANNADAY, Virginia, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, July 13, 2010. "Granny V." is survived by three children, Steve Cannaday, Cheryl Sue Earhart and her husband, Steve, and Michael T. Cannaday; eight grandchildren, Jennifer, Stephanie, Thomas, Matthew, Erin, Sara, Ian and Evan; two great-grandbabies, Emma and Ella. Mom, your unconditional love and generosity will be forever missed. A memorial service will be held 5 p.m. Saturday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road.


 


 

Virginia Hall Cannaday

Virginia Hall Cannaday, of Chesterfield, Va., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. "Granny V." is survived by three children, Steve Cannaday, Cheryl Sue Earhart and her husband, Steve, and Michael T. Cannaday; eight grandchildren, Jennifer, Stephanie, Thomas, Matthew, Erin, Sara, Ian and Evan; and two great-grandbabies, Emma and Ella. Mom, your unconditional love and generosity will be forever missed. A Memorial Service will be held 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Bliley's Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, Richmond, Va.


 


 

Virginia Mae "Ginny" Heisler

HEISLER, Virginia Mae "Ginny," 86, of Louisa, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 15, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Henry and Sarah Eliza Sloan Jamerson; her brother, Henry Jamerson; and her husband, Leroy Heisler. She is survived by her son, Grafton L. Heisler and his wife, Linda; granddaughter, Chrissy Owens and her husband, Jason; grandson, Jason Reid; three brothers, James Jamerson, Richard Jamerson and Herman Jamerson and his wife, Joanne; a niece, Joni Borrell; numerous other nieces and nephews; and her canine companion, Alex. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where a funeral service will be held 12 noon Monday. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association .


 


 

Wallace, Ava

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Ava F. Wallace PORTSMOUTH - Ava F. Wallace, 80, passed away July 12, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Frank .....


 


 

Wayne Duke (In Memoriam)

In Loving Memory of WAYNE DUKE It's hard to believe you left us suddenly two years ago today. We remember your easygoing personality and friendly smile, and your willingness to help others. You are missed everyday and your memory is always with us. Love - Dad, Glenda, Kristi and Robert, Grandma Jean, Uncle Gary, Scott and Tracy


 


 

Wendell A. Harman

Wendell A. (Squeak) Harman, 67, of Roanoke, died on Friday, July 16, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freeman and Iva Harter, brother, Sam Harter and sister, Ruby Lewis. Wendell was employed by Adams Construction Company for 45 years. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patty; brothers, Charles Harter and his wife, Phyllis, Joe Harter and wife, Betty and Ronald Harter; sisters, Lucy Dalton and husband, Tim, Donna Harris and husband, Danny; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Parker (Toby) Hippert and wife, Tonya. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and his Kitty Cat "Tiger". Services will be held at Oakey's East Chapel on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Leonard Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Glade Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 6 to 9 p.m.


 


 

William "Harvey" Shiflett Jr.

William "Harvey" Shiflett Jr., A memorial service for William "Harvey" Shiflett Jr. will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Charlottesville 1st Church of the Nazarene which meets at The Covenant School (Upper Campus), 175 Hickory Street, Charlottesville., The burial will take place 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Holly Memorial Gardens on Route 29 North, in Charlottesville.


 


 

William Gwaltney

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William H. DAVIS

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William Sheets

Sheets William Tyler Sheets of Glade Spring died Wednesday, July 14, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Saltville June 20, 1966 to Bill and Linda Sheets. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bill and Hazel Frye, and paternal grandfather, Ed Sheets. Survivors include his parents; one brother, Jamie Sheets of the home; paternal grandmother, Frances Sheets of Glade Spring; special aunt, Carol Barrett; very special friend, Lee Coburn; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Glade Spring Rescue Squad with the Rev. Paul Griffith officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Rose Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday also at the rescue squad. Pallbearers will be Jared Stanley, Brian Hancock, Blaine Bumgardner, Gabe Nelson, Josh Hale, and Chris Bryant. Honorary pallbearers will be Glade Spring Rescue Squad, fire department and police Department. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Glade Spring Rescue Squad or fire department. Online condolences may be made at, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Williams, Clifton

Friday, July 16, 2010 2:00 AM 

Clifton D. Williams NORFOLK - Clifton Drewry Williams, retired veteran of World War II, retired golf professional, Master Mason and Life Member Shriner, born .....


 


 

Williams, Henrietta

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

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Williams, Margie

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

Margie J. Williams NORFOLK - Margie J. Williams, 85, went to be with the Lord July 14, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, .....


 


 

Woodard, William

Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:00 AM 

William Woodard NORFOLK - William Thel Woodard, 71 years young, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010. He is survived by family and friends who .....

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