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Eduardo R. Acebedo VIRGINIA BEACH - Eduardo Ragat Acebedo lost his battle with cancer on Sept. 9, 2010. He passed away at the age ..... |
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Jean W. Alexander VIRGINIA BEACH - Jean W. Alexander, 76, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She passed peacefully in her sleep ..... |
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The Rev. Andrew Jones, age 88, of 5200 Heritage Road, Hopewell, Va., died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell. The Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. |
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Memorial donations may be made to the Heritage Humane Society, 430 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185; or to the S.H.I.N.E. of Richmond at |
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Dorothy Maria Askew VIRGINIA BEACH - On Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2010 the God of wisdom, reached into our midst and called our beloved Dorothy ..... |
ARCHER, Aurelius A. Sr. (Bubba Archer) went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Thelma D. Archer; six sons, James Dilworth, Aurelius Jr. (Deborah), Byron, Edward, Ralph (Lyn) and Gary (Tiesha), all of Richmond; one brother, Raymond Archer; one sister, Marie McKnight of Washington, D.C.; 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bubba was a retired employee of Philip Morris after 30 years of service. He served in the Armed Forces during the Korean War. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral service will be held Monday, 11 a.m. at Union Baptist Church, 1813 Everett Street. Rev. Robert C. Davis, pastor officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
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Susana S. Bacuzzi VIRGINIA BEACH - Susana Salomon Bacuzzi, 97, passed away Sept. 10, 2010 in her home. A native of Pichucalco, Tabasco, Mexico, ..... |
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In memory of Bertrum "'Rayfield" Gordon Sr. To hear his voice and see his smile, to sit with him and talk a while, to be together the same old way would be my greatest wish today. Love, Erica |
Betty Glass Ferrell Betty Glass Ferrell departed this life on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born Sept. 19, 1948, to the late Ivory and Mary Glass. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Ferrell Sr., and a brother, Ivory Glass Jr. Betty is survived by her sons, James Jr. and Christopher Ferrell; a brother, Dr. Robert Glass, of Greenbelt, Md.; uncle, Hubert Glass, of Newberg, S.C.; cousin, Louise Glass Jackson, of Lynchburg; nieces, Stephanie Glass Hines, of Brandywine, Md., and Ivorie and Sheen Glass, of Lynchburg; nephew, Michael Glass, of Laurel, Md.; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Glass, of Lynchburg, and Barbara Glass, of Fort Washington, Md.; in-laws, John and Alma Ferrell, and Kenneth and Doris Ferrell; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at noon Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at White Rock Baptist Church, with Pastor Ricardo Hailstock officiating. Interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery. Her remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. The family is receiving friends and the cortege will assemble at 2011 Poplar St. Condolences can be emailed to comfuneral@aol.com. Community Funeral Home is directing. |
Billie Davis SWORDS CREEK, Va. Mrs. Billie Davis, age 95, passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, in a Richlands, Va., hospital. Born January 18, 1915, in Damascus, Va., she was a daughter of the late Jessee Milburn and Tildie Davenport Price. She had resided in Swords Creek since 1937 and was a member of Swords Creek Community Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Claude Davis, and several brothers and sisters. In her generation, she was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include one son, Ralph L. (Mike) Davis and Sheree of Swords Creek; two granddaughters, Heather Jackson of Rosedale and Sonya Acevedo of Guymon, Okla.; great-grandchildren, Sydney Jackson, Erynn Jackson, Noah Jackson and Taylor Jackson; step-great-grandchildren, Kambrian Acevedo, Kaeden Acevedo, Kyven Acevedo, Tianna Acevedo and Trey Acevedo also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Va., with Bro. Les Ritchie officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be Randy Hughes, David Dye, Sam Johnson, Berk Artrip and Dave Perkins. Honorary pallbearer will be Delmer Grizzle. Friends may call at the Honaker Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Sunday. Online condolences may be made at |
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Earline S. Boney NORFOLK - Earline S. Boney, 78, of the 3500 block of Ladd Ave., a retired nurse, passed away Sept. 7, 2010 ..... |
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Jack L. Brown VIRGINIA BEACH - Jack Lester Brown, 64, long-time resident of Virginia Beach, passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. Jack was born ..... |
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CHAPLIN, Christopher Blair "Chappy," 31, of Richmond, Virginia, formerly of St. Augustine, Florida, died Friday, September 10, 2010 in Shands Jacksonville Medical Center. He was born October 27, 1978 in Richmond, Va. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest James Preddy; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Chaplin Sr. Chappy is survived by his loving wife, Guylyn Donald Chaplin; and son, Keller Reece Chaplin; parents, Dr. Robert R. Chaplin Jr. and Judy Preddy Chaplin; brothers, Robert Rogers Chaplin III and his wife, Amy and their children, Elli and Liza, all of Richmond Va.; James Michael Chaplin and his wife, Beth and their children, Katie, Emily and Jimmy, all of Sterling, Va.; father and mother-in-law, Guy and Debbie Donald; sister-in-law, Deanna and husband, John; and nephew, Liam, all of Jacksonville, Fla. A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the home of Kristian and Laura Kohrs, 211 N. Whitney St., St. Augustine, Fla. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Crestwood Presbyterian Church, 6627 Jahnke Road, Richmond, Va. 23225, followed with interment in Maplewood Cemetery in Gordonsville at 4 p.m. Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville, 301 S. Main St., Gordonsville, Va. 22942 is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. |
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Sep 12, 2010 Calvin Edgar Belcher, 78, of Woolwine Highway, Stuart, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, at Pioneer Community Hospital. He was born in Patrick County on July 27, 1932, to Lester Belcher and Adlena Harris Belcher. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Dorothy Walker Belcher of the home; two step-sons, Charles Hylton and Ray Hylton, both of Stuart; two grandchildren; one sister, Erma Adams of Martinsville; two brothers, Coy Belcher and Bernice Belcher, both of Woolwine; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Jacks Creek Primitive Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Gerald Melton officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the Sycamore Baptist Church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to Smith River Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 122, Woolwine, Va. 24185, or to the Sycamore Baptist Church, c/o Nancy Midkiff, 179 Sycamore Church Lane, Stuart, Va. 24171. Arrangements are being handled by Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. |
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Viewing will be held from noon until 6 p.m. Monday, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at New Life Church, 1525 Power Plant Parkway, Hampton, VA. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to |
Charles William Summey, Charles William Summey, 57, of Ruckersville, died on Thursday, September 9, 2010, at Martha Jefferson Hospital., Charles is the son of the late Charles Henry Summey and the late Edith Stiles Summey. Prior to residing in Ruckersville, he spent 13 years of his life in Knoxville, Tennessee., Charles is survived by his high school sweetheart of 40 years, Sally Summey; his two daughters, Jennifer Brewer and her husband, Kevin, and Michelle Riner and her husband, Jeremy; two grandchildren, Madison and Dalton, who were dearly loved by their "Papa Charles"; one sister, Brenda; two brothers, Allen and Gerry; and many nieces and nephews., Friends and family will be gathering from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2010, at the Northridge Community Church., A celebration of life will be conducted by Pastor Tracy Tucker 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at Northridge Community Church., Because of his love for children, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Kelli D. Frazier Scholarship Fund, c/o Northridge Community Church, 5100 Dickerson Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
Christopher Blair "Chappy" Chaplin, 31, of Richmond, Virginia, formerly of St. Augustine, Florida, died on Friday, September 10, 2010, at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center., He was born on October 27, 1978, in Richmond, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest James Preddy and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Chaplin Sr., Chappy is survived by his loving wife, Guylyn Donald Chaplin and son, Keller Reece Chaplin; parents, Dr. Robert R. Chaplin Jr. and Judy Preddy Chaplin; brothers, Robert Rogers Chaplin III and his wife, Amy, and their children, Elli and Liza, all of Richmond Virginia; James Michael Chaplin and his wife, Beth and their children, Katie, Emily and Jimmy of Sterling, Virginia; father and mother-in-law, Guy and Debbie Donald; a sister-in-law, Deanna and her husband, John, and nephew, Liam, all of Jacksonville, Florida., A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 2010, at the home of Kristian and Laura Kohrs, 211 North Whitney Street in St. Augustine, Florida., A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Crestwood Presbyterian Church, 6627 Jahnke Road, Richmond, VA 23225, followed with interment at Maplewood Cemetery in Gordonsville, 5 p.m., Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville, 301 South Main Street, Gordonsville, VA 22942 is in charge of arrangements., Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. |
Clara Haynes Hall, 79, of Truslows Lane, Nellysford, went to walk with Jesus on Wednesday, September 0, 2010., She was born on February 28, 1931, in Cana, Virginia, a daughter of the late Robert F. Haynes and Hassie Dawson Haynes., She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard "Sammie" Hall" on May 29, 2005; two sons, Howard Dale "Bim" Hall and Ronnie Alfred Hall; and four brothers: J.R. "Speedy" Haynes, Charlie Haynes, Joe Haynes and Dannie Haynes., Clara worked at Conagra Frozen Foods in Crozet. She enjoyed crafts, feeding and watching Hummingbirds, and caring for her many flowers. But she always put her family first, and she will be deeply missed., Surviving are two daughters, Rita Hall Mayo of Louisa and Annette Hall Campbell and her husband, Ronald, of Afton; three sons, Robert Samuel "Bo" Hall and Rebecca Rousey of Nellysford, Donald Burton Hall and his wife, Pat, of Afton, Michael Ray "Mickey" Hall of Afton; two sisters, Ina Haynes of Cana, and Judy Flinchum of Mount Airy, North Carolina; a brother, Roy Haynes of Cana; 10 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and a beloved and special friend, Sue Harlow of Louisa., A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home by Pastor Jim Lundy., The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home., Memorial contributions may be made to Legacy Hospice, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 180, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
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Raymond C. Colston NORFOLK - Raymond C. Colston of the 5200 block of Cape Henry Ave. died Sept. 8. 2010, in Sentara Leigh Hospital. ..... |
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Yolanda Romubio Crist HAMPTON - Yolanda Romubio Crist, 79, passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. Born in Ancon Canal Zone of Panama, she had ..... |
ALFORD, Darrell "Al" Eugene, of Richmond, Va., passed away September 7, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cline and Blanche Alford. Al is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Jean Alford; daughters, Sherrie Ellison, Fort Mill, S.C., and Kelly (John) Farry, Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren, Zachary Farry, Jordan Farry and Hayden Ellison; stepdaughters, Robyne Kee, Mobile, Ala., Sandy (Rod) Thompson, Raleigh, N.C., Tracey Kee, Greenville, N.C., Christy (Bill) Key, Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Betty (Melvin) Turley, Charleston, W.Va.; brothers, Jack (Lois) Alford, South Charleston, W.Va. and Gary (Jean) Alford, Cross Lanes, W.Va. Al was born December 8, 1935 in Lincoln County, W.Va. He graduated from Duval High School in 1954 and attended Morris Harvey College. Al later served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from NCR (National Cash Register Company) in 1993 after 30 years of service. All those who knew him knew of his love for fishing and sports. Al was active with the Henrico Senior Softball League for several years. He also served as a board member of the Wilde Lake Association. The family wishes to thank the staff of St. Mary's Hospital ICU and Oncology units for their love and excellent care. The family invites you to a celebration of his life at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 13, 2010, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 8200 Woodman Road, Richmond, Va. 23228, (804)262-1770. Gifts in his memory may be made to the Cancer CARE Fund of Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, either online at www.bsvaf.org or mailed to the Bon Secours Richmond Foundation, 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 710, Richmond, Virginia 23226. |
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Diane Marie Joyner DAMASCUS, Va. Diane Marie Joyner, age 66 passed away Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. She was born in Warwick County, N.Y., to the late Charles William Aten and Marie Betty Aten and had been living in Damascus for 15 years. She had worked as an intake officer with the Department of Social Services in Florida and was an accomplished writer and poet having had several pieces published. She had been sick for several years and wanted family and friends to celebrate her passing, she was ready to go home. She was a member of the Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include: children, Charles Shawn Aten and wife Gail, Marie Schible, Jennifer Schible; brother, David Aten and wife Sharon; grandchildren, Angelina, C.J., Cassie Mae, Charles and Cheryl; great grandchild, Lorelei. At Ms. Joyner's request there will no funeral services. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at |
"Tom", Donald Thomas Gray Donald Thomas "Tom" Gray, age 71, of Gainesville, Virginia, departed this world to be with his Lord Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of Friday, September 10, 2010., He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Tilden Arrington; father, James Harry Gray; a brother, James Tilden Gray., He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Ann Louise Ruddock Gray; two daughters, Deborah Gray Beatty and her husband Thomas Gregory Beatty of Germantown, MD, and Wendy Laurane Gray of Manassas; two sisters, Ruth LuRee Flatt and Katie Duryea of Manassas; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews., Tom was an avid Redskins fan, coin collector, bird watcher, loving husband and father, loyal, caring, and reliable friend, dedicated Christian and engaging member of the community whose word was his bond., Visitation will be 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 PM on Monday, September 13th at the Found & Sons Lee Funeral Chapel, 8521 Sudley Rd. Manassas, VA 20109. Funeral services will be 11 AM on Tuesday, September 14th at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Manassas. Burial will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens. Online condolences, may be expressed to, the family at |
Douglas M. Johnson SALTVILLE, Va. Douglas M. Johnson, age 67, passed away on Sept. 10, 2010, at his home. Doug was preceded in death by his first wife Patsy Sanders Johnson; and his second wife, Ida Walls Johnson. His parents Charlie and Ethel Johnson; brothers, Thomas Johnson and Harold Johnson; sisters, Annie P. Davis, Virginia Beavers and Lydia Davis. He was a loving father, grandfather, uncle and father in law. Doug loved life in general, fishing and was a great craftsman. Survivors: two daughters, Laura and Eric Tenney of Abingdon, Va. , Karen and Donnie Thomas of Saltville, Va.; three grandchildren, Tori, Dalton and Gavin Thomas; step-son and stepdaughter, Rhonda Chapman and Jamey Brooks of N.C., brothers, Claude Johnson, Ed Johnson, Sam Johnson and wife Loretta all of Saltville, Va.; sisters, Betty Ashley of Glade Spring, Va., Louise and husband Ed Norris of Roanoke, Va.; several nieces and nephews, Funeral services for Doug Johnson will be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at 2 p.m. at The D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. James Gentry officiating. Family will be receiving friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to |
ALVIS, Edna Higgins, 80, of Sandston, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, George Dudley Alvis; her parents, Isabelle "Belle" and Samuel Higgins. She was one of thirteen children, eight of which preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Wanda Smart and her husband, John, Janet Heflin and her husband, Lloyd, and Judith Alvis; her son, Alvin Alvis and his wife, Gail; grandchildren; John Smart Jr. (Tina), Christel Seidlitz (Steve), Keith, Jesse, Ben, Rachel and Stacey Alvis; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles Higgins, Robert (Birdie) Higgins; sisters, Lula Horn, Theresa Mays (Buck), and Linda Dunlap. She was retired from Kings Department Store and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Road. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 2010 at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Condolences may be made at: woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com |
ANDERSON - In loving memory of our dear brother and uncle, Edward Anderson, on his birthday, Sept. 10th. Always remembered. With Love, Dorothy, Richard, Carla, Richard Jr. and Pamela |
Edward B. Miska, Former Staunton and Charlottesville resident, Edward B. Miska, 91, of McDonough, Georgia, died on Monday, September 6, 2010, at home after a long illness., He was born on January 15, 1919, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the son of the late John Frank and Mary Adelaide Miska. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Margaret Hodulik Miska, and was the last surviving member of his generation in the family., He attended Rutgers University and was certified in and pioneered artificial insemination of cattle in the United States. He was retired from Smith's Transfer Corporation and was an active member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Staunton., Ed and his wife, Margaret, were best known as the proprietors of Miska's Antique Workshop in downtown Staunton, and fine antique restoration, which was their passion in retirement., Surviving are nine children, Margaret May of Lynchburg, Virginia, Mary Skummer of McDonough, Georgia, and with whom he resided for the past 10 years, Jean Long and her husband, George, of Stanardsville, Virginia, Janet Maupin and her husband, William McDermott, of Rochelle, Virginia, Edward Miska of Waynesboro, Virginia, John Miska of Barboursville, Virginia, Sue Miska of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, Joseph Miska of Staunton, Virginia, and Robert Miska of Staunton, Virginia; 16 grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews., Friends and family are quick to say that Ed was a fine old gentleman, loved and well respected by all who knew him., A private inurnment is planned for September 17, 2010., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
Edward Franklin Kilby Edward Franklin Kilby, age 88, of Culpeper, Va. went to be with the Lord, Friday, September 10, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Kilby was born in Culpeper County, Va. to William Kilby and Zeta Morgan Kilby, July 26, 1922., Surviving Mr. Kilby are his children, Jean McClung and her husband, Gary, Patricia Burton and her husband, John, Tammy Stringfellow and her husband, Carl, Danny Kilby and his wife, Evelyn, Gary Kilby and his wife, Debbie, all of Culpeper, Va., Teresa Hamm and her husband, Aaron of Vienna, Va. and Ronald Kilby and his wife, Rita of Orange, Va. Also, he had 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. His wife, Nelda Tinder Kilby; his parents; his son, Steven Kilby and his daughter, Brenda Kilby precede him in death., Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Clore-English Funeral Home with Pastor Paula Jones conducting the service. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time., Pallbearers will be Jonathan Burton, Steve Kilby, Joshua Hamm, Mathew Hamm, Aaron Hamm, John Burton, Carl Stringfellow and Freddie Tharpe. Honorary pall-bearers will be Sonny Brown, Gary McClung and Lindsay Dodson. Condolences may be given at, . Arrangements have been entrusted to the Clore-English Funeral Home, 11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper,, VA 22701. |
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Sep 12, 2010 A memorial service for Edwin Kyle Bailey, 70, of 252 Morning Glory Lane, Axton, who died Sept. 9, 2010, at his home, will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Norris Funeral Services Chapel with Brother Payton Walker officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. before the service and other times at the home on Morning Glory Lane. He was born in Windmill Gap, W.Va., on April 20, 1940, to Myrtle B. Bailey and Clinton Bailey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Edwin Bailey Jr. and Frank Lee Bailey; and two brothers, Walter and John Bailey. Bailey was a veteran of the Air Force. He retired as a truck driver for Safeway Foods where he worked for more than 20 years. Surviving are his wife, Helen Merritt Bailey; one daughter, Sherie Bailey of St. Leonard, Md.; a sister, Phyllis Pantella of Ellington, Conn.; three brothers, Larry Bailey of Axton, Warren Bailey of Florida and Morgan Bailey of North Carolina; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Fund, c/o Martinsville Area Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1124, Martinsville, Va. 24114. |
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Private interment will be later in New Hampshire. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
COLEMAN, Mrs. Eloise Johnson, 94, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2010, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, S.C. There will be a celebration of Mrs. Coleman's life on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Lexington Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Va. Burial will be private. A native of Bedford, Va., Mrs. Coleman was a daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Edward Lewis Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Patrick Coleman; and her son, William Patrick Coleman Jr. Mrs. Coleman lived most of her life in Lexington, Va. In 1998, she moved to Westminster Towers, a retirement community in Rock Hill, S.C., to be near one of her daughters. Mrs. Coleman attended Southern Seminary Junior College in Buena Vista, Va. While attending Southern Seminary, she was elected to represent her college in the Tobacco Festival in South Boston, Va. After graduating from Southern Seminary, she studied music at Randolph-Macon Women's College in Lynchburg, Va. While living in Lexington, Mrs. Coleman was a very active member of the Lexington Presbyterian Church, where she served as circle chairman and vice-president of the Women of the Church. She was also active in many civic organizations. She was a member of the Lexington Women's Club, where she served as president. She was a member of the Lexington Garden Club, also serving as president. She was a member of the Virginia Frontier DAR chapter, serving as their regent. She was a member of the "The Book Club" of Lexington, where she served as chairman. She served on the Stonewall Jackson Hospital board in Lexington. She was a member of the General William R. Terry United Daughters of the Confederacy of Bedford, Va. She was a life member of the Rockbridge County Historical Society as well as a life member of the Bedford Historical Society. While residing in South Carolina, she was a member of The Red Hat Society. Mrs. Coleman was a very talented musician, who loved playing the piano. She spent many hours volunteering to play for her church, in nursing homes and retirement homes. Even when she moved into a retirement community, she was known for sharing her talents with the residents of the assisted living and health care community. She was asked often to play for fashion shows or private parties. She always had a song in her heart and looked for the best in others. Many of the characteristics of the woman of Proverbs 31 describe her well, but the 26th verse surely brings Eloise to mind, "the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." Mrs. Coleman was a lovely, kind and giving lady and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Coleman is survived by her two daughters, Jane Coleman Balfour and her husband, Dan, of Richmond, Va., and Noell Coleman Kimball and her husband, Jack, of York, S.C. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Amy Coleman Balfour of Lexington, Va., Jane Gillette Balfour of Richmond, Va., Eloise "Molly" Kimball Baker and her husband, Geoffrey, of York, S.C., Laura Kimball Otto and her husband, Jeff, of Franklin, Tenn., Thomas Jonathan Jackson Kimball and his wife, Tracy, of Rock Hill, S.C., David Coleman Kimball and his wife, Courtney, of Rock Hill, S.C., and Benjamin Patrick Kimball of York, S.C. Mrs. Coleman is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Lauren Abigayle Baker, Madison Eloise Baker, Lillian Noel Otto, Jackson Bradley Kimball and Olivia Claire Kimball. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Coleman's name to Westminster Towers Endowment Fund, c/o Westminster Towers, 1330 India Hook Rd., Rock Hill, S.C. 29732; or Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 993, Rock Hill, S.C. 29731; or National D-Day Memorial, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, Va. 24523. Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel is assisting the Coleman family. |
Ethel Johnson Blankenship Ethel Johnson Blankenship, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph Plunkette Blankenship. Born in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Lawson Leonidas and Bertha Mays Johnson. Mrs. Blankenship was a retired stock cutter for Hercules Corporation, where she served for 12 years. She was also a former employee of Craddock Terry Shoe Corporation, where she served for 33 years. Mrs. Blankenship was also a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church and Leawood Baptist Church. Mrs. Blankenship is survived by one son, Barry J. Blankenship, and his wife, Debbie, of Concord; one daughter, Tami B. Martin, and husband, David, of Lynchburg; five grandchildren, Stacey, Kristy, Justin, Scott and Cody; and five great-grandchildren. A private graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at Fort Hill Memorial Park, with the Rev. Lenn Lloyd officiating. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Park Avenue Chapel, is serving the family. |
Eugenia C. Aretakis, March 27, 1926 - September 7, 2010, Eugenia Aretakis died in peace and with grace on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, in Charlottesville, Virginia, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, following a long illness. She was 84., Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Eugenia "Jean" was the second of four children born to Constantine Carayiannis and Efstathia Argitis Carayiannis. Both parents were immigrants from Greece. She was raised, along with her three brothers, in Brooklyn, New York, where she graduated high school. She then obtained an associate's degree from Packer Collegiate Institute. Prior to her marriage, she worked for the Motion Picture Institute in New York City. Later she worked for the Stamford engineering firm Combustion Engineering., An industrious and highly motivated student, Jean cultivated a lifelong appetite for books, music, art, and engaging conversation. Throughout her life, Jean's Greek heritage, as well as her Orthodox Christianity, were strong influences and sources of great pride and they remain a part of her family's enduring legacy., A lifelong athlete, Jean enjoyed double's tennis, water aerobics, walking at Cove Beach, and overall wellness into her eighties., Jean was predeceased by her husband, George A. Aretakis., She is survived by her children, Gregory Aretakis of Brookfield, Wisconsin, his wife, Mary, and daughters, Kaitlin and Olivia Jean; Dyan Aretakis of Crozet, Virginia, her husband, Stuart Berr and daughters, Alexandra, Lydia, and Zoe; and Jonathan Aretakis of Pembroke, Maine, his wife Ann Cannizzaro, and son, Emmanuel, and daughters, Lucia and Evyenia. Also surviving her and missing her enormously are nieces, nephews, brotherd-in-law and sisters-in-law. She loved us all intensely., Remembered for her compassion and cheerful disposition, Jean looked beyond herself, helping others throughout her life, and forming enduring friendships. Her dear friends of childhood in New York and Newport, her adult friends that were all raising their families together in Stamford, Connecticut, and her more recent friendships in Batesville, Virginia - she loves and thanks you all for sharing this lifetime journey., The Greek Orthodox Church of the Archangels in Stamford, Connecticut, will hold a wake and family visitation from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 2010, with Trisagion at 5 p.m., Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, September 13, 2010. |
Flora Jeanette Anders Flora Jeanette Anders, age 90, of Manassas, passed away at Prince William Hospital on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010., Born December 23rd, 1919, in Easley, S.C., she was the daughter of James and Dora Amanda Grogan Underwood. She attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and worked at, and in food service for Prince William County Schools., Mrs. Anders was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Mitchell Anders, Sr.; a daughter, Joan Fort; a grandchild and nine brothers and sisters. Survivors include three sons, Paul M. Anders, Jr., of Manassas, David Anders and his wife, Kandy of Broad Run and Donald Anders and his wife, Debi of Fredericksburg; two daughters, Jean Morrissett and her husband, Ronald of Manassas and Lois Carter and her husband, Welby of Nokesville; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren., The family will receive friends on Monday, September 13th, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 10001 Nokesville Rd., Manassas. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon in the funeral home chapel, with Reverend Randall Anderson officiating. Interment will take place in Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 at 10 a.m., Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, under the, direction of Michael Post., Please sign the guestbook at |
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Lillie Bell Foster VIRGINIA BEACH - Lillie Bell Foster, 77, passed away at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk on Sept. 10, 2010. She was ..... |
COBBS CREEK - Frances Anne Williams Diggs, 82, of Cobbs Creek, Va., died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. |
Franklin Davis Shifflett, 82, of Stanardsville, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2010, at his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family and friends., Franklin was born on April 19, 1928, in Greene County, the son of the late Hiram Davis Shifflett and Marion Edith Tippett Shifflett., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Carl B. Shifflett; and sister-in-law, Edith Shifflett., Franklin is survived by his wife, Thelma Shifflett of Bridgewater; his children's mother, Irene Morris of Stanardsville; three sons, Larry Shifflett and his wife, Sharon, Jimmy Shifflett and his wife, Melinda, all of Stanardsville, Alvin Shifflett and his wife, Terri, of Richmond; one daughter, Diane Marie Shifflett Brown and her husband, Donald, of Stanardsville; one brother, Raymond Shifflett and his wife, Evelyn, also of Stanardsville; two stepchildren, Dan Ringgold and Rick Ringgold and his wife, Sylvia, all of Bridgewater; nine grandchildren, Kim McCauley, Neal Brown, Dawn Weeks, Mathew Shifflett, Michael Shifflett, Jamie Morris, Tiffany Shifflett, Sabrina Shifflett and Wesley Shifflett; 12 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends., Franklin retired as a mechanic from James Madison University. He was a charter member of the Stanardsville Volunteer Fire Department. Franklin enjoyed hunting, fishing and Nascar racing., He was a loving father and grandfather who will be greatly missed., A funeral service will be held 12 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2010, at Evergreen Church of the Brethren, 645 Evergreen Church Road, Stanardsville with the Reverend C.C. Kurtz officiating. Interment will follow at Stanardsville Cemetery., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 2010, at the Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail in Ruckersville., The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the University of Virginia Medical Center CCU for all of their kindness and support., Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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Evelma Gainey NORFOLK - Evelma "Boot" Gainey of the 900 block of Lexington St., entered into eternal rest Sept. 8, 2010. She was a ..... |
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DAUGHTERY, Grace Mae, 86, entered eternal rest September 7, 2010, leaving behind a host of loving relatives and friends. A viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday (today) and a funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday at Wilson & Associates', 5008 Nine Mile Rd. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. www.wilsonafs.com |
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Linda F. Graves CHESAPEAKE - Linda F. Graves, 62, of Quitman, Ark., passed away Sept. 8, 2010 in her home. Linda was born Aug. ..... |
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Stephen Kirk Gray SUFFOLK - Stephen Kirk Gray, a native of Suffolk, died Sept. 7, 2010 in Crystal River, Fla. He was predeceased by ..... |
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Nell E. Halabi NORFOLK - Nell "Lovey" Halabi, 83, stepped through the doorway to eternal life on Sept. 8, 2010. Lovey was a straight ..... |
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Jennifer Lynn Hanasik NORFOLK - Jennifer Lynn "Jen" Hanasik unexpectedly died Thursday, at the age of 27. She was a fire-cracker baby born on ..... |
POQUOSON - A resident of Poquoson for seven years and a member of St. Paul's and St. Mark Lutheran Churches, Harold Elden Conover passed away, at the age of 94, on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, in Hospice House of The Villages, Fla. |
Harold E. Mottesheard, 86, of Hopewell passed on Sept. 10, 2010, at Hopewell Health Care Center., He was the son of the late Lloyd D. and Alene Bishop Mottesheard., He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Reba Mottesheard; a daughter, Elaine Lippencott; four brothers, Lloyd Jr., Ralph, Bobby, and Neal Mottesheard; and one sister, Evanglene Jacobs., Mr. Mottesheard was a United States, Veteran. He was retired from Honeywell after 27 years of service, a former member of Hopewell Moose Lodge, and a member of First Christian Church in Hopewell., He is survived by three daughters, Carrie Branch and husband, Bill, Diana Wray and husband, John, Vickie Bubnich and husband, Robert, and son-in-law, Don Lippencott; a brother, Billy Ray Mottesheard; nine grandchildren, Chad and Todd Branch, B.J., Chris and wife Courtney, and Tish Lippencott, Jared and wife Nikki, and Raven Wray, Bob Jr. and Joey Bubnich; and ten great- grandchildren, Rebecca Branch, and Mckenzie Lippencott of Virginia, and eight great-grandchildren living in Colorado; and special caregivers Doris Williams and Yolanda Wilkins., The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Pastor Bobby Lane officiating. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome, or contributions may be made to the, of Greater Richmond, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Condolences may be registered at |
HAMPTON - Harold Franklin Page, 74, born on Aug. 30, 1936, in Nash County, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at his home. |
Harry Hawkins, Haft Harry Hawkins Haft, age 85, died Friday, September 10, 2010 at his home in Manassas, Va., He was born on September 1, 1925 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Elmer W. and Susan (Hawkins) Haft., Mr. Haft was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Manassas., Also preceded in death by one brother, Dan E. Haft and one sister, Susan Brown., Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Elma Sowl Haft; four children, Bruce J. Haft and wife, Terri of Glendale, Calif., Craig L. Haft and wife, Maggie of Fairfax, Va., Dale S. Haft and wife, Mary Alice of Kensington, Md. and Eric B. Haft and wife, Candace of Factoryville, Pa.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew., Memorial services will be held Monday, September 13, 2010 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas, Va. with Rev. Rudolph Tucker, Jr. officiating. Interment will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia., Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of a donation to: Grace United Methodist Church, 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA 20110, Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 10086, Toledo, Ohio 43699 or your favorite charity. Condolences may be sent to |
Mr. Henry Swain Jr. of 2528 Parkview Ave., Petersburg, departed this life, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 at the Columbia John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell., The late Mr. Henry Swain Jr. was born March 31, 1923. He was the son of the late Henry and Josie Swain of Vincent, Ala. He served in the United States Army after which he moved to Virginia and worked at Fort Lee for 20 years until retirement. He went on to work after retirement at Sterile Concepts and also retired from there. He was currently employed for Petersburg Public Transportation., He attended Mount Olivet Baptist Church., He was preceded in death by his brothers, Lawrence, Willie, Jim and Jack and sister, Edna., Left to cherish his memory his is lovely and devoted companion for over 40 years, Romona Jacobs of Petersburg, Va.; stepson, Leroy Jacobs and grandchildren, Deandre and Saniya Jacobs of Petersburg; his sister, Aline Reed of Philadelphia, Pa., and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and devoted, CB Club members., A funeral service will be held at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Edward L. Fox, officiating. The interment to follow at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Petersburg, Va., The family will receive friends at 2528 Parkview Avenue, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 861-6307., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Swain online at, Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, |
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Sep 12, 2010 Herbert Hughes Terry, 45, of Manassas, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, at his home. He was born in Falls Church on Oct. 31, 1964, to Noel B. Terry Sr. and Dorothy Hughes Terry of Ridgeway. He attended Liberty University. Surviving are his parents; sister, Deborah Terry Durant of Landenberg, Pa.; brother, Noel B. Terry Jr. of San Antonio, Texas; and other relatives. His funeral will be at noon Tuesday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. Burial will be in the Hughes family cemetery. The family will receive friends at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Capital Hospice, 10530 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, Va. 20190. |
Herman L. "Buddy" Newell III, Herman L. "Buddy" Newell III, died on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, in Columbia, Missouri, after a three and one half year battle with brain cancer., He is survived by his parents, Betty and Bud Newell of Massanutten (formerly of Charlottesville); and a brother, Charles, of Gordonsville., A memorial service will be held 6:30 p.m. Friday, September 17, 2010, at the Zion United Methodist Church on Rt. 615 near Zion Crossroads in Louisa County., For more information contact blnewell@verizon.net. |
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Albert J. Hinton Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Albert J. "Bert" Hinton Jr., 93, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Friday, Sept. 10, ..... |
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Dorothy L. Ilvento VIRGINIA BEACH - Dorothy L. "Dottie" Ilvento, 78, went home peacefully to be with the Lord Sept. 8, 2010, surrounded by ..... |
BRUCE, James "Jim" R. Sr., died peacefully on September 10, 2010. He was born April 26, 1926 to Stewart Rollin and Aley Whitsun Bruce in Peoria, Ill. Jim and his brother, John grew-up in Pekin, Ill., where Jim was the Drum Major of his high school band for two years, one of his fond memories. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother. In 1944, Jim entered V-5 officer preparation program of the United States Navy and studied in Maryville, Mo. When World War II ended, he enrolled in the University of Kansas and graduated in 1948 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He worked for the state of Kansas but eventually made his way into private industry, working as a mechanical engineer. In Virginia, Jim worked for Powers Regulator Company, and for the last 13 years of his formal working career for the City of Richmond as Chief of the Bureau of Buildings Management. He was very active in the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), serving in several capacities in the local chapter and on national committees. He helped form the Richmond Joint Engineers' Council and served as its president in its second year. He helped revive the annual Engineers' Week newspaper insert, and served as editor of this publication for several years. He was proud of serving on the committee forum to bring engineering education to the Richmond area which eventually resulted in an Engineering School as part of Virginia Commonwealth University. Jim was active in the Chrisitan Church (Disciples of Christ), wherever he lived. As a member of Seventh Street Christian Church in Richmond, he served the church in many capacities. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Richmond. He volunteered at the Science Museum of Virginia in the Universe Theater, and was recognized as Volunteer of the Year in 1998. Jim loved music, sang in choirs, played in a Navy jazz band, and enjoyed everything from blue grass to opera. He loved to fish, travel, work with computers, and baseball. He and his wife, Mildred, traveled to spring training in Florida for many years when his health allowed it. Surviving Jim are his devoted wife of 35 years, Mildred; his daughters, Cathy Keith (Mike), and Judy Granger (Gray); his sons, James Jr. (Rita), and Mike (Debbie); his stepdaughter, Nancy Hamilton (Mike); special friend and his family, Joseph, Judy and Claire Gallagher; as well as many devoted friends. He was proud of his 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, and especially enjoyed family gatherings. On his 82nd birthday, Jim was heard to say "How can I be 82 years old when I think I'm 37?" It was this attitude and his indomitable spirit which will be remembered and sorely missed. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Seventh Street Christian Church. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family sugests that donations be sent to the Memorial Fund of Seventh Street Christian Church, 4101 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. 23221. |
AKERS, James "J.P." Preston, age 69, of Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Essex County, Va., passed away on September 7, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Alice P. Akers; two daughters, Marsha Lupke and her husband, Walter and Kim Blastic and her husband, Karl. He was the owner and operator of Akers Construction for 30 years until his retirement. He took great pride in his work. funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 in the Marks-Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock. Interment will follow in the Essex Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. |
BRADBY, Jerri L., of Henrico County, passed away September 8, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the wife of Floyd C. Bradby; mother of Lynn M. Taylor; sister of Deborah and Leroy Ingram. She is also survived by four grandchildren, two aunts, one uncle; son-in-law, Paul Taylor; and numerous other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 16, at First Baptist Church, 8122 Ransell Rd., Falls Church, Va., from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Quantico National Cemetery at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Chinn-Baker Funeral Service, 703-979-1666. |
Jack Eisenthal, 89, died peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2010., He was born on June 8, 1921, in the Bronx, New York, the son of Sam and Dora Eisenthal. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myra Eisenthal; and his daughter, Robin McCarty., He is survived by his daughter, Geri Schirmer and husband, Dr. Bruce Schirmer; a granddaughter, Kate Lynn Nemett and her husband, Adam Nemett; a granddaughter, Liza Schirmer and her fiance, Zach Rubenoff; and a grandson, Brian McCarty., In 1989, he moved to Charlottesville to join his family, and we are grateful to have had him be a part of our lives. He was a member of Congregation Beth Israel. Pop loved the Yankees, all University of Virginia sports, especially Woman's Basketball, and big band music. Most of all, he was so proud of his wonderful grandchildren and loved being with his family., There will be a memorial service at Hill and Wood Funeral Home, 3 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 2010, with Rabbi Daniel Alexander officiating., In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Innisfree Village, 5505 Walnut Level Road, Crozet, VA 22932. |
CONOLY, Jacqueline Emila Stone, 90, of Tomball, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2010. Jacqueline was born to Charles M. and Blanche H. Stone on July 28, 1920, in Birmingham, Alabama, the first of many places in which she was to live. In addition to Birmingham, she lived in Meridian, Mississippi, and in Columbia, South Carolina, during her early years. She lived through World War II in Atlanta, Georgia, which she considered to be her hometown. Jacqueline married Walter Hugh Conoly Jr. in 1942, while he was in training in the service of supply as a food inspector for the U.S. Army. She worked as a legal secretary in Atlanta during his overseas service. Upon his return, they made homes and lifelong friends in Birmingham, Alabama, Jacksonville, Florida, Knoxville, Tennessee, Atlanta, Georgia, Richmond, Virginia, and finally, in Tomball, Texas, in 2005. Hugh passed away in 2006. Jacqueline was a faithful member of the Southern Baptist Church throughout her life. She is survived by her younger sister, Jane S. Williamson of North Carolina; a son and daughter-in-law, W. Hugh and Cindy Conoly of Glen Allen, Virginia; a daughter and son-in-law, Lucy and Michael Currie of Magnolia, Texas; five grandchildren, including Matthew O. Currie of Edinburgh, Scotland, Scott T. Currie of Magnolia, Texas, David B. Currie of San Antonio, Texas, Karen E. Conoly of Richmond, Virginia and Lisa D. Conoly of Richmond, Virginia; one great-granddaughter, Adriana L. Blake; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jacqueline will be laid to rest at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 17, in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Richmond. Visitation will be on the preceding Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 Broad Street Road, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to LightHouse Hospice, 14011 Park Drive, Suite 201, Tomball, Texas 77377. www.lighthouse-hospice.com |
BUTTS, James D., 89, formerly of Richmond, died Thursday, September 9, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mildred E. "Millie" Butts; and is survived by his daughter, Janice E. Pritchard and her husband, Robert T.; his son, Brian K. Butts; a sister, Cora Belle Eidson; a brother, Ted Butts; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Butts was a World War II veteran with the U.S. Army Air Corps and flew in the Normandy Invasion. He was retired from IBM after many years of service as a customer engineer. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday in the Chapel at Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. Bliley's-Staples Mill is assisting the family with the services. |
James Stanley Kerr, James Stanley Kerr, 64, died on Sunday, September 5, 2010, at Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Kerr., James's friends all called him "Crazy Jake". Jake knew no strangers, he enjoyed meeting and sharing life stories with everyone he met. He will be missed greatly by his family, friends and everyone who knew him., At his request, no service will be held., Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice House, 501 Park Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902. |
Funeral service for Deacon Jeannie Mason of 128 South Sycamore St., Petersburg, who died on Thursday evening at Southside Regional Medical Center, will be conducted Wednesday at noon form Mission Church, Shore Street, Petersburg. Elder Melvin Taylor, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at 1210 Patterson St., Petersburg. The residence of the daughter, Ms. Jacquline Hobbs. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
ATKINS - Jerome A. 08/12/46 - 09/12/09 JAA-El-Bey Gone too soon, Heart of my Heart. I miss you so. Not a day goes by without thoughts of you. Your wife, Linda, Children and Grandchildren |
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John Howard Smith ABINGDON, Va. A graveside service for John Howard Smith will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at 4 p.m. with Pastor Junior Gobble officiating. The funeral procession will be leaving from Farris Funeral Service at 3:15 p.m. on Sunday. Military honors will be conducted by the Highlands Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be David Sweet, Perry Eller, Waylon Sykes, Phil Lewis, Steve Lewis and David Neal. Honorary pallbearers will be William Paul Vannoy, Jeremy Hetzler, Larry Campbell and Tom Smith. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
John Robert White John Robert White, 85, of Charlottesville, died on Friday, September 10, 2010., John is the son of the late John White and Doris Brewer White., John is survived by his bride of 62 years, Anna Missner White; his two children, Mark White and his wife, Danise, and Lorna Walls and her husband, Darrell; six grandchildren, Tamra Pease and her husband, Christopher, Matthew Walls, Dustin Walls, Holly Renes and her husband, Bo, Chad White and his wife, Alyssa, and Rebecca White; six great-grandchildren, Drew Renes, Tristin Renes, Gabriel Renes, Josiah Renes, Nathaniel Walls and Liam White., John was a lover of the outdoors and of fishing and was adored by all who knew him. He lived his life to the fullest with a smile on his face, even through his final hours. The bird man of Park View will be greatly missed., Per his request, John's family will be returning him to his beloved Redwood Forest in California. |
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Johnny E. Wright Johnny E. Wright, age 65, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wright was the son of the late Herbert Lee Wright and Junie Belle Shaffer. The memorial service for Mr. Wright will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Howard Ketron officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5:45 p.m., Monday, prior to the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The, , 508 Princeton Rd, Suite 102, Johnson City, TN 37601. Online condolences may be registered by visiting |
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Janice Y. Jones NORFOLK - Janice Y. Jones, 58, passed away Sept. 6, 2010. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in ..... |
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Sep 12, 2010 Joseph Lynn "Joey" Stegall, 55, of Collinsville, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emerson and Rachael Stegall. Surviving are his daughter, Ashley Stegall of the home; two brothers, Benny Stegall of Bassett and Jerry Stegall of Martinsville; and a sister, Donna S. Martin of Hardy. His memorial service will be private. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is handling the arrangements. |
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Michael L. Kane VIRGINIA BEACH - Michael L. Kane, 70, passed away Sept. 3, 2010. He was born April 18, 1940 in York, Pa., ..... |
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Kenneth Ray Firkin Kenneth Ray Firkin, of Smith Mountain Lake, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, after a brief illness. He was 75. He was the son of the late Margaret Woody Firkin and the late Joshua Firkin, of Madison Heights, and was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School and Ben Franklin University. Mr. Firkin began his career as a certified public accountant for Charlton & Co. in Hyattsville, Md. He retired Aug. 31, 2009, as chief financial officer after more than 30 years' service to Carrollton Enterprises in Beltsville, Md. He was never married, but remained close to his mother throughout her life and to his sister and his sister's family throughout his life. He was a thoughtful and generous man. He is survived by a sister and her husband, Joyce and Bill Keesee, of Smith Mountain Lake; two nephews and their wives, David and Susan Keesee, of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Neal and Julie Keesee, of Hartfield; one niece and her husband, Sherri and John Tombarge, of Lexington; and five great-nieces and one great-nephew. The family will receive visitors at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 12, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home in Lynchburg. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Memorials may be made in Kenneth's memory to a charity of your choice. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharp funeralhome.com. |
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara Flythe Hounshell; two sons, Thomas Hounshell and his wife, Lori of Lanexa, Va., Jonathan Hounshell and his wife, Kyla of Blountville, Tenn.; and three grandchildren, Brandon, Fennigan and Harrison. |
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Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home is assisting the family. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
A memorial fund will be established for the Respess children, for those who may wish to contribute to it. |
A funeral service for Mrs. Lois A. Hardy of 1208 St. James Street, Petersburg, who departed this life Monday, September 6, 2010 at the Richmond Community Hospital, Richmond, will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2225 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Jeffrey L. Reaves, Sr., Pastor, officiating. The interment to follow at the Eastview Cemetery, Petersburg, Va., The family will received friends from 5 to 6 p.m., Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the funeral establishment., Family members are asked to assemble at the residence 10 a.m. Monday for the funeral processional to the church., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Hardy online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
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Sidney A. Lowe Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Sidney Allen Lowe Sr., 84, passed away Sept. 10, 2010. Born in Prater, Va., he was the ..... |
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HAMPTON - Mamie Roberts went home to be with Lord on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. |
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GIPSON - Martha M. Happy 90th Birthday We love and miss you. Michael, Brothers, Sisters, Grandchildren & Family |
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Michaelene Martin VIRGINIA BEACH - Michaelene Martin, 71, of the 1600 block of Nader St., passed away Sept. 6, 2010 in her home. A ..... |
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Dolly Falconer McGuirt VIRGINIA BEACH - Dolly Falconer McGuirt, a retired teacher, passed away Sept. 10, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert ..... |
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BARDEN - Nancy K. Two years have passed so fast. Thinking of you always. Miss you. Love, Your Husband, James |
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at Weymouth Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., in the funeral home chapel, conducted by the Rev. Carl E. Mericle and the Rev. John Dey. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. |
Odessa Mae Horton Brewer TROUTDALE, Va. Odessa Mae Horton Brewer, age 87, passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born in Carroll County, Va., to the late John and Zelda Martin Horton and was preceded in death by her husband, Cone Brewer; a sister, Mary Horton Busic; and a brother, Ray Horton. Survivors include: two sons, Ray Brewer and wife Ellen, Troutdale, Roy Brewer and wife Patricia, Volney; one sister, Elsie Williams, Roanoke; grandchildren, Doug Brewer, Chad Brewer, Brandon Brewer, Ben Brewer, John Brewer, Michael Brewer, Miranda Brewer; great-grandchildren, Kayla Brewer, Jacob Brewer, Kelsey Brewer; several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Troutdale Cemetery with Pastor Tim Boyette officiating. Family and friends are ask to meet at the cemetery. At the request of Mrs. Brewer there will be no public visitation. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at |
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, at Morning Star Baptist Church, Burrowsville. The Rev. Dr. L. Elliot Jr., Pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Turner-Bland Funeral Home from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday evening at the Chapel of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell. |
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Oscar Cleveland Neece Sr. ERWIN, Tenn. Oscar Cleveland Neece Sr., 83, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at his residence in Erwin, Tenn. He was born in Dickenson County, Va.; son of the late Baxter and Pearl Johnson Neece. He was a native of Dickenson, Va., except for the last 17 days. He was a Deacon at Dyer's Chapel Church in McClure, Va. Mr. Neece always believed that all women were created special and should always be treated with respect. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Orby Neece and Carson Neece; three sisters, Niva Neece, Effie McMillan and Glenna Kiser. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Neece; one daughter, Shirley Salyer of Bristol, Virginia; one step daughter, Patricia Black of Erwin, Tenn.; four sons, Oscar Neece Jr. and wife, Sharon, of Wise, Va., Ray Neece of Hazel Mountain, Va., Roger Neece and wife, Nancy of Clintwood, Va., and Timmy Neece Sr. and wife, Coletta, of Nora, Va.; two step sons, Darrel Black and wife, Vickie, of Erwin, Tenn., and Stacy Black and wife, Jennifer of Erwin, Tenn.; two very special nieces, Erma Kiser Hubble and Judy Kiser Mortez; five grandchildren; one great grandson; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Oscar Cleveland Neece Sr. will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, Va., with Pastor Robbie Hay officiating. All family and friends are invited to attend. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood, Va. In lieu of flowers the family request's that donations be made to Dyer's Chapel Church, McClure, VA 24269 in Oscar's memory. On line condolences may be sent to the Neece family through our website and a video tribute may be viewed at |
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ARTHUR, Patrice Thisted passed into eternal life on September 11, 2010. Born April 5, 1966 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she is survived by her husband, Clay Arthur; and daughter, Hannah; parents Margaret and Joseph Thisted; and brother, Joseph Thisted, as well as many beloved friends and relatives. Patti was a graduate of Marymount School, Roanoke College, and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. She taught in the Richmond Public Schools before turning to her ministry in the Lutheran Church. She served at Incarnation Lutheran Church, Columbia, South Carolina and currently as pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Toms Brook, Virginia. She also worked as a contributing writer for Augsburg Fortress Publishers. Family and friends gathered for a bedside Service of Commendation led by Rev. James F. Mauney, Virginia Synod Bishop, Rev. Christopher Gunston, Asst. to the Bishop, and Rev. Richard Goeres, First Lutheran Norfolk. Visitation at Stover Funeral Home in Strasburg, Va. will be on Monday, September 13, 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service of celebration will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 3343 South Main Street (U.S. Route 11), Toms Brook, Virginia 22660. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church. |
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Mary Lynn Pitman FRONT ROYAL - Mary Lynn Pitman, 63, passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 at her home. Ms. Pitman was born Oct. ..... |
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Adrianne Ferne Powers NORFOLK - Adrianne Ferne Powers, 81, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. She was laid to ..... |
Ray Eugene "Gene" Farmer BRISTOL, Tenn. Ray Eugene "Gene" Farmer, age 82, went to be with the Lord Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was born June 25, 1928 in Manco, Ky. He re- tired from, after serving 21 years in the US Navy. Gene was a member of West Hills Christian Church,, Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975, VFW Post 448, Royal and Select Master Masons, Anderson Chapter No. 131 Royal Arch Masons, Mystic Lodge A.F. & A.M., King Lodge No. 461 and St Omer-Commandery No. 19 Knights Templar. He was preceded in death by his wife Lydia Marino Farmer. Survivors include: best friend, Bonnie Moore; daughter, Yvonne Clark and husband Jim; son, Richard Farmer; grandchildren, Jeremy, Brittany, Derek, Lydia, Sarah, Michael, Bethany, Matthew and Jordan; great-grandson, Jeffery; sister, Gladys. Funeral service will be held Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Gary Knapp officiating. The burial will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the VA National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn., with Military Honors conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Hills Christian Church at 116 Elm St. Bristol, TN 37620. Online condolences may be registered at |
Richard L. Goodall Jr. Sept. 10, 1992 - Aug. 6, 2005 In loving memory. Papa & Sweetie Goodall |
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Doris M. Richardson NORFOLK - Doris Marie Richardson, 87, passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Richardson had retired as a ..... |
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Deacon Pettaway never met a stranger. He loved the Lord and exhibited Christian characteristics by showing love, joy, peace, gentleness, goodness, meekness and faith. He will be missed unmeasurably by all who knew and loved him. |
Rob had a small army of people who dearly loved him. That is indeed a testament to his kind, loving, supportive, encouraging and generous nature. He inspired others to challenge themselves and strive for excellence. It was clear he had great artistic, creative and directorial talent as evidenced by seeing his productions and talking to those who worked with him. Rob not only inspired greatness, but also friendship and love. His gentleness and charming manner endeared him to all those who crossed his path. |
R. Smith Simpson, 103, of Charlottesville, died on Sunday, September 5, 2010, at his home in Westminster Canterbury., He was born on November 9, 1906, in Arlington, Virginia, the son of the late Hendree P. Simpson and Edith Smith Simpson and was preceded in death by his wife, Henriette L. Simpson; and a brother, Ewing G. Simpson., He taught at the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at University of Pennsylvania from 1935 until 1942 while serving as an advisor on unemployment compensation, relief legislation and administration to the governors of Pennsylvania and New Jersey., He also wrote reports and position papers for United States labor representatives to the International Labor Organization., At the end of World War II he helped develop the United Nations charter and create the labor attach‚ program in the United States Foreign Service., He served as a Foreign Service officer from 1945 until 1962 at embassies in Brussels, Athens and Mexico, and in consular posts in Bombay and Lourenco Marques (now Maputo), Mozambique., He also was a faculty member at Georgetown University, where he helped to found the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy., An authority on diplomacy, he wrote Anatomy of the State Department (Houghton-Mifflin, 1967) and The Crisis in American Diplomacy: Shots across the Bow of the State Department (Christopher, 1980) and served as editor of Instruction in Diplomacy: The Liberal Arts Approach (American Academy of Political and Social Science, 1972)., He researched numerous papers and penned articles for the American Journal of International Law, American Political Science Review, Social Service Review, American Labor Legislation Review, and Washington Post. He also contributed to reports and studies of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the Commission to Study the Organization of Peace., In 1983 he launched an annual debate on diplomatic issues between University of Virginia's Jefferson Literary and Debating Society and Washington Literary Society and Debating Union., Smith Simpson is survived by two daughters, Margaret S. Maurin and her husband, Albert J. Stunkard, of Bryn Mawr, Pa. and Zelia S. Broyles of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Annette Lanniee of Hot Springs; Christine Mandojana and her husband, Marcos, of Bogota, Colombia, and Elana Maurin and her husband, Keith Renshaw, of Burke; and five great-grandchildren., A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2010, at Westminster Canterbury with the Reverend Earle Hilgert officiating. |
Roger Craig Richards Roger Craig Richards, 70, of Lynchburg, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born Feb. 12, 1940, in Beckley, W.Va., he was the son of the late Harry Norris and Frances Ballard Richards. Roger is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Briles and Rhonda Richards, both of Madison Heights; two sons, Randy Craig Richards, of Rustburg, and Russell Richards, of Lynchburg; two brothers, Ronald N. Richards and Harry F. Richards, both of Lynchburg; nine grandchildren, Amanda Jennings, Cody Jennings, Dustin Craig Richards, Logan Daniel Richards, Dakota Young Richards, Lauren Branham, Javier Aviles, Rusty Aviles and Onie Hamilton; and four great-grandchildren; and the love of his life, Faye Dunn. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Park Avenue Chapel is serving the family. |
Ruby Burch Hogan Ruby Burch Hogan, 94, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Walter L. Foster Jr. and Carlton Delmar Hogan. Born Jan. 18, 1916, in Oronoco, she was the daughter of the late Albon Price and Zilla Sprouse Burch. Mrs. Hogan was a retired private duty nurse and a former nurse for Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was also a member of Marsh Memorial United Methodist Church. In addition to her husbands and parents, Mrs. Hogan is preceded in death by one son, Walter L. Foster III, and several sisters and brothers. Mrs. Hogan is survived by three grandchildren, Walter L. Foster IV and his wife, Courtney, of Falls Church, Jennie Lee Decker and her husband, Robert, of Forest, and Shannon Sizemore and her husband, Scott, of Winchester, Calif.; four great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Estelle Hollaran and her husband, Keith, and Elaine Allen, all of Lynchburg; one brother-in-law, Dan Hogan, and his wife, Betty, of Lynchburg; special niece, Debbie Hawkins, of Lynchburg; and daughter-in-law, Faith Foster, also of Lynchburg. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, with the Rev. George D. Hatmaker officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the breast cancer association, Tigerlily Foundation, 11654 Plaza America Drive #725, Reston, VA, 20190, 1-800-580-6253. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel, is serving the family. |
Ryan Evan Bunch, infant son of Raymond E. and Chrystan Witt Bunch, born on Thursday, September 9, 2010, at 5:02 p.m., passed away after just hours of life., Ryan is now our sweet baby angel. He is loved by his parents and family, including his three siblings, Rose, Victoria, and Robert Bunch; as well as his grandparents, Jack and Ruth Witt and June Flora; aunts, Ammie Witt, Robin and Steve Smith; uncle, Richard and Aimee Bunch; cousin, Travis Bunch; great aunts, Shirley Phillips and Katherine Dodson., A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2010, at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery by the Reverend Greg Smith., Thacker Brothers Funeral home in Scottsville is handling the arrangements. |
GOODE, Shirley Woodson, 78, of Mechanicsville, passed away September 10, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Welch Woodson and Linwood A. Woodson. She is survived by her loving husband, Herbert E. Goode, of 59 years; a dedicated sister, Rose W. Butler (Kenneth); niece, Melisa B. Whaley (Lee); nephew, Charles W. Hechler (Jean); and other family members and friends. A special thanks to her wonderful caregivers, Stacy, Stephanie, Shannon, and Sarah, and thanks to the Heartland Hospice. Shirley was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church, and retired from May Cleaners and Tuxedos. Family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, September 12 at the Mechanicsville Chapel Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where services will be held 11 a.m. Monday. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
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Susan Wright, Susan Wright, 56, of Barboursville, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2010, at her home., Born in Baltimore and raised outside Annapolis, Susan spent grade school summers sailing with family on the Chesapeake Bay. She attended Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, where she created her own major, Contemporary Humanities, to concentrate on the 20th century, minoring in Journalism. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa., After college, she returned to Baltimore to write about news and neighborhoods for local newspapers and Food and Fine Living Magazine, until she was hired by the mayor to work in his press office. While handling PR for the infamous Mayor William Donald Schaefer, she also worked on her Masters in Administrative Science at Johns Hopkins University. Her success in local politics led to a stint as press secretary to a Pennsylvania congressman in the first $1 million congressional race. It was a nail-biter: her candidate won by less than a half percent., Susan returned to her roots after that, plying her writing skills in the world of boats and all things marine. At the Boat Owner's Association of the United States (BOAT/US) she wrote educational materials for boaters on topics like life jackets, emergency maneuvers and equipment, boating safety, plus product testing articles aimed at educating boating consumers on how to select and properly use boating equipment., Family and business matters brought both Susan and David back to Virginia in 2005, which is when Susan joined Plow and Hearth as a copywriter., She loved to read, travel, sail, swim, sun (anything at the beach) and compete in dog agility trials with her four-legged child, Scooter the wily fox terrier., In addition to her husband, Susan is survived by her parents, George and Jane Gardill Koran of Port Charlotte, Florida; her brother, Bruce Koran of High Point, North Carolina; and her sister, Andrea Robey of Severna Park, Maryland., A gathering of friends to celebrate Susan's life will be held at Hill and Wood Funeral Home, 4 until 6 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010., In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Susan?s name to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Way, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911 |
BROWN - In loving memory of Susie M. Brown. November 20, 1924 - September 9, 2002. You are always in our hearts and minds. - We love you. |
ELLIS, Mrs. Susie, of Richmond, departed this life September 10, 2010. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
Sybil E. McNew ABINGDON, Va. Sybil E. McNew, 95, passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, in Valley Healthcare. She was born August 13, 1915, and was a daughter of the late Sidney and Lucy Mullins. She was a member of Mahanaim United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Lawrence McNew; and two brothers, Ted and Ron Mullins. Survivors are three sisters, Reda Lee, Zola Blankenship and Flonita Lawrence and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. McNew will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Scott Spence officiating. Interment will follow in Mahanaim United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Men of Mahanaim United Methodist. The family will receive friends at Farris Funeral Service from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mahanaim United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 310, Glade Spring, VA 24340. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
BREWER, Thomas, of Richmond, departed this life August 27, 2010. He is survived by two daughters, Minister Wilnette Fleming and Keyarna Jackson; two sons, Douglas Wayne Brewer and Jarmelle "J.J." Brewer; five grandchildren; one brother, Percy Brewer; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one daughter-in-law, Lila Brewer; one sister-in-law, Ireland Brewer; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 12:45 p.m. Monday. Online condolences can be made at: www.jenkinsjr.com |
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Stanley L. Teabout VIRGINIA BEACH - Stanley Lee Teabout, 77, passed away Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 in the evening surrounded by his family. Stanley ..... |
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Minerva G. Thode VIRGINIA BEACH - Minerva G. Thode, affectionately known as "Rae," of Virginia Beach, born June 18, 1923 in Jamaica, N.Y., departed ..... |
Thomas Gregory Crittendon (Tommy), born August 9, 1958, to the late Randolph and Betty Crittendon, died on September 9, 2010 at McGuire Veterans Hospital, Richmond, Va. God saw that he was tired and took him home., Tommy was baptized at an early age at Shiloh Baptist Church-Dinwiddie, Blackstone, Virginia. He attended school in Dinwiddie County and obtained his diploma from Dinwiddie High School. After high school he joined the U.S., and served his country for eight years where he received an honorable discharge. He worked at Ye Old Virginnie Home for Adults in McKenney, Va., until his health started to decline., Tommy enjoyed life. He was compassionate, caring, and had a natural ability to take care of others. He was his sister Shirley's primary caregiver during her last days and he took pride and great care in tending to her every need. He laughed often and loved much. He always looked for the best in others and gave them the best he had., Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Randolph and Betty Crittendon, his sister Shirley J. Hawkins, and his niece Darlene D. Crittendon., Tommy leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Ruth Janice Matthews Crittendon; a devoted step-daughter, Tonya D. Matthews, Tremaine D. Walker; one step son, Thomas D. Walker; brothers, Walter Crittendon (late Eva), Joseph Crittendon (Jeanette); sisters Carolyn Smith (Harry), Bonnie Crittendon-Powell (Kenneth) Sylvia Crittendon-Lockley (Ronald); aunts, Rachel Wyatt, Dorothy Moore, Bessie Stokes, Catherine Moore, Dot Moore; three uncles, the Rev. Paul Johnson, William Mahan, Harry Wyatt Sr.; two other brothers-in-law, Landis D. Matthews, William W. Hawkins Jr., and a host of step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends that he truly loved., A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the McKenney Chapel. Burial will commence at the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Blackstone. A public viewing is scheduled from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the McKenney Chapel – Johnson Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service., Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the McKenney Chapel – Joseph M. Johnson and Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, Va. (804) 478-4411., Online condolences can be posted on our website at |
GAINESVILLE, GA. - Tom Russell, age 57, of Gainesville, Ga., died on Sept. 9, 2010 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. |
Virginia Lipscomb Austin, Virginia Lipscomb Austin died peacefully at home on Friday, September 10, 2010., She was predeceased by her husband, Harry P. Austin MD; her parents, the Reverend Doctor H. Bernard Lipscomb Jr. and Virginia Jones Lipscomb; a brother, H. Bernard Lipscomb III; and an infant son, Harry Paul Austin Jr., Virginia was born in Richmond, Virginia, on June 6, 1927, and lived throughout the state of Virginia during her childhood as the daughter of a Methodist minister. She attended Old Dominion University and Westhampton College. She married Harry in 1947 and after several years of living in southwestern Virginia, they moved to Charlottesville, where she resided for the remainder of her life. She was active in the community, serving on the boards of Martha Jefferson House and the Mental Health Association, and volunteering with numerous local organizations. She was a member of Rivanna Garden Club and the Central Virginia Watercolor Guild. Virginia's lifelong love of art was cultivated by travel and continuous study., Virginia is survived by a son, Randall Lee Austin of Vinton, Virginia; a daughter, Sarah Austin Dandridge and her husband, Victor M, Dandridge Jr., of Charlottesville, Virginia; five grandchildren, Staff Sergeant Gwynne Green, United States Air Force, of Bellevue, Nebraska, Claire Austin and Harrison Austin of Vinton, Virginia, Austin Dandridge and his wife, Carter of Brooklyn, New York, and Chandler Dandridge of Los Angeles, California. She is also survived by three great grandchildren. Extended family members include Victor M. Dandridge III and his wife, Ann Claiborne, of Charlottesville, Virginia, Wayles H. Dandridge and his wife, Nikki, of Roanoke, Virginia, and William R. Dandridge and his wife, Eliza, of Durham, North Carolina, and their children., The family would like to extend gratitude to the following for their loving and extraordinary care, Deborah Forbes, Linda McCauley, Page Sullivan, Tonya Payne, and Tammy Trent. They also wish to thank Hospice of the Piedmont for their caring service., A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at First United Methodist Church, 101 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, Virginia. |
BARTELS, William Karl, 80, of Highland Springs, Virginia, widower of Lois Ellis Bartels, passed away September 10, 2010 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. and Louise E. Bartels, and his sister, Joyce B. Mack. He is survived by his daughter, Judy Anderson and her husband, Michael, of Sandston; and his sister, Linda B. Moreau and her husband, Eddie, of Catonsville, Maryland. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Grace E. Davis of Highland Springs, Virginia, and Joyce E. Nelson of Pasadena, Maryland; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Bartels was a member of the Teamsters Union, Chapter 592. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, September 12, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue. Family and Friends will gather at Nelsen Funeral Home at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, September 13, for a one hour visitation prior to the graveside service, which will be held at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Virginia at 1 p.m. |
GRAVES, Walter W., departed this life September 3, 2010. Arrangements by: |
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GLOUCESTER - William Paul Banfiel, 56, departed this life on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. |
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Christopher D. Wilson NORFOLK - Christopher David "Chris" Cuffee-Wilson of the 800 block of E. Princess Anne Road, passed away Sept. 4, 2010, in ..... |
Surviving are her husband, Robert W. Crist Sr.; sons, Robert W. Crist II, Jonathan A. Crist and Paul V. Crist; brother, Carlos Romubio; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. |
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