Services of comfort by the J.K. Redmond Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Addie Young Rountree, 90, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center., She was the widow of David Vernon Rountree, and the daughter of the late Simion and Addie Sorrell Young. Mrs. Rountree was preceded in death by brothers, Caswell Young, Numa Young, Nuel Young, Emil Young and Floyd Lee Young. She was a member of the Highland United Methodist Church, the Colonial Heights Federated Women's Club, Colonial Heights Garden Club, and formerly the Country Club of Petersburg, where she was an avid golfer. Mrs. Rountree enjoyed traveling and being with her friends., She leaves two daughters, Suzanne Rountree of Chesterfield and Dr. Joan Rountree Carl of Richmond; two grandchildren, Hannah Carl and David Carl. She is also survived by two sisters, Nancy Heilman and Kathleen Starling; and a brother, Bonny Young, all of Raleigh, N.C., A graveside funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, with the Rev. Keith Ritchie officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the, , 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Our appreciation goes out to the staff at the Dunlop House for their kindness and care. The family will receive friends after the service. Condolences may be registered at |
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Mary C. Aherron CHESAPEAKE - Mary C. Aherron, 91, passed away Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving ..... |
Albert Franklin King BRISTOL, Va. Albert Franklin King, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 30, 1930, to the late John M. King and Gertrude Walling King. He had lived in Bristol most of his life and was a member of Belle Meadows Baptist Church. Mr. King loved attending church and enjoyed being an usher at Belle Meadows Baptist. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Arthur King, Andrew King, Troy King, and Robert King; two sisters, Gladys Frye and Hazel King, and a brother-in-law, Charles Cornelius. Survivors: sister, Althea Cornelius; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Haynes, Rev. Dewey Williams, and Rev. Darrell Fritts officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in the VA National Cemetery at Mountain Home, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at 11 a.m. The family would like to say a special thanks to a nephew, Bobby Ashley, and a great-niece, Mary King, for their support and assistance during a difficult time. Online condolences may be registered at |
Alice West Dorrier Alexander died on Thursday, September 9, 2010, in Charlottesville, Virginia., She was born on September 2, 1915, in Clifton Forge, Virginia, the daughter of Julia Bentley Wysor West and Thomas Fendol West. She grew up in Salem, Virginia, and attended schools there. She attended Roanoke College and graduated from Harrisonburg State Teachers College, now James Madison University., She taught school in Ivy Depot, Virginia, and married Charles Richard Dorrier Jr. of Scottsville, Virginia in 1938. After his death in 1985, she married William D. Alexander III of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, who also predeceased her. In addition she was predeceased by her son, Charles Richard Dorrier III., She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church USA, singing in the choirs of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia, and First Presbyterian Church of Old Hickory, Tennessee. She led Presbyterian women's organizations in Nashville, Tennessee. After raising her family, she graduated from the O'Moore School of Design in Franklin, Tennessee. She was a founding partner in Surround Interiors, an interior design company in Nashville., She is survived by three children, Alice Dorrier Bonner of Atlanta, Georgia, and her husband, John T. Bonner, Thomas Bentley Dorrier of Madison, Virginia, and his wife, Barbara M. Kell, and Nancy Lee Dorrier of Davidson, North Carolina, and her partner, Mervil M. Paylor. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Ellen Bonner Oliver of Blacksburg, Virginia, and her husband, Eric Oliver, Charles Dorrier Bonner of Atlanta, Georgia, and his wife, Penny D. Cannon, Thomas Alexander Hazel of Davidson, North North Carolina, and his wife, Stephanie R. Glaser, Alice-Lyle Hazel Hickson of Blythewood, South Carolina, and her husband, Edwin S. Hickson Jr., Charles Richard Dorrier IV and Benjamin Blake Dorrier, both of Alexandria, Virginia. Six great grandchildren survive her, Catalina West Oliver, Robert Phillip Hazel, Thomas Alexander Hazel Jr., Davis Alexander Hickson, Julia Grace Hickson, William Eli Hickson, and Ruth Cannon Bonner. She is also survived by her sister, Margaret West Streat of Gloucester, Virginia, and many nieces and nephews., A memorial service will be held at the Scottsville Methodist Church, 11 a.m Saturday, October 23, 2010., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Staff Christmas gift at Martha Jefferson House, 1600 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville VA 22903; or Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville VA 22911., Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville is handling the arrangements. |
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Raymond J. Amoreno CHESAPEAKE - Raymond J. Amoreno, 95, born July 30, 1915 in New York, N.Y., died Sept. 11, 2010. He was a ..... |
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Arthur Lorwin Thiele, Arthur Lorwin Thiele, born January 28, 1923, in Shanghai, China, died on Monday, July 26, 2010, in Charlottesville, Virginia., A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 190 Rugby Road in Charlottesville, Virginia., A committal service will be celebrated 12:30 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2010, at South Isle Plantation, 2474 Ridgeway Road in Brookneal, Virginia. |
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Dorothy Simpson Bailey VIRGINIA BEACH - Dorothy Mae Simpson Bailey, 96, of 3100 Shore Drive, passed away Sept. 14, 2010. Born in Washington, D.C., ..... |
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Hisako Baker VIRGINIA BEACH - Hisako Baker, 76, passed away Sept. 12, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy Harold Baker. Left to ..... |
Ms. Barbara Ann Crocker, of Wakefield, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at the residence of her sister. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, Waverly, Mr. James I. Gay, funeral director. |
Barbara Ann Lamb, infant daughter of Bertha and the late Earl Lamb went to be with the Lord on August 19, 1962, in Linden, New Jersey., She was born August 17, 1962., In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Grover and Mary Turner and Ruben and Fannie Lamb; four uncles, Delmas Lamb, and James, Lawrence, and Grover Turner; and one aunt, Lila Turner Shifflett., Survivors include her mother, Bertha Lamb of Charlottesville; two brothers, Earl Edward Lamb Jr. and his family of Standardsville and Steavon Michael Lamb and his family of Charlottesville; one sister, Judith Gail Mawyer and her family of Ivy; one uncle, Thomas Lamb of Richmond; two aunts, Thelma Thomas and her family of Scottsville, and Thelma Orizi and her family of Richmond; and a number of cousins and other family members., The family wishes to thank all of the doctors and nurses of Elizabeth General Hospital for all of their help, love and kindness., A funeral service will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville. Burial will follow at Scottsville Cemetery. |
BAYNARD TAFT QUESENBERRY LAS VEGAS, NV-Baynard Taft Quesenberry, 79, passed away Friday, September 3, 2010. He is survived by: sons, Tim Quesenberry, Las Vegas, NV, BT Quesenberry, Floyd, VA, Randy Quesenberry, Christiansburg, VA, Michael Quesenberry, Roanoke, VA; brothers and sisters, Lonnie Carl Quesenberry, of Floyd, VA, Ludlow Eugene Quesenberry of Ringgold, VA, Aba Reidell Quesenberry, of Indian Valley, VA, Maxine Quesenberry Carroll of Christiansburg, VA, Colene Quesenberry Gallimore of Indian Valley, VA, Elsie Modene Quesenberry of Dugspur, VA, Anita Quesenberry Collins of Ellicott City, MD; grandchildren, Malachi Quesenberry, Las Vegas, NV, Amy Quesenberry, Binghamton, NY, Mikey Quesenberry, Roanoke, VA Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Kenneth Poston. Interment to follow at the Cox Cemetery with Military Rites by Army National Guard, Floyd V.F. W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be made by visiting |
Bedrick Benjamin Sulc, 78, of Prince George, passed away on Monday, Sept. 14, 2010., Mr. Sulc was born in Prince George and had been a life-time resident. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Sulc Sr. and Julia Kreicar Sulc; a son, Bedrick Benjamin "Bennie" Sulc Jr.; and two sisters, Virginia Tomko and Nancy Tanner. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force, retired from Allied Chemical Corp. with more than 30 years service and was a longtime member of Powers Memorial Baptist Church. During his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his family and friends., He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Ann Peters Sulc; daughter, Regina Sulc Smith and her husband, C.I.; two granddaughters, Brittany and Stephanie Smith; sisters, Evelyn Chezik and Emily Marks; numerous nieces, nephews, and family and friends., The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at Powers Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Robert Breckenridge officiating. Interment to follow in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be registered with |
Belle Phelps Lindsey Belle Phelps Lindsey, 83, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, peacefully in her home. She was the wife of the late William B. Lindsey. Born in Appomattox on Dec. 4, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Ira B. Phelps and Edla Eagle Phelps. Belle was a retired seamstress at Courtland Manufacturing Company and was a member of Campbell Avenue Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Ronald B. Lindsey; three sisters, Dorothy Estelle Reed, Nanny (Kate) Justis and Elsie Phelps Nash; two borthers, Ira B. Phelps Jr. and Lawrence (Mike) Phelps; and one son-in-law, James Zegarelli. She is survived by four loving children, Danny R. Lindsey, of Lynchburg, Kenneth W. Lindsey and his wife, Kathy, Bonnie L. Mays and her husband, Larry, and Tammy L. Zegarelli, all of Madison Heights; 10 precious grandchildren, Becky Dunivan and husband, Terry, Sharon Hise and husband, Johnny, Carrie Payne, Krystal Mays, April Yarborough and husband, Jon, Adrian Payne, Megan Lindsey, Billy Lindsey, Harris Carroll and wife, Ellie, and John Stone; and nine precious great-grandchildren. Belle is also survived by one sister-in-law, Dot Hurt, and husband, Robert; three brothers-in-law, Richard Lindsey and wife, Polly, Charles Lindsey and wife, Nancy, and Marvin Weigand; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, with the Rev. Jerry Stanfield officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Sept. 16, 2010, at the funeral home and at other times at her residence. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503. Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the Lindsey family. To send condolences online, please visit whittentimberlake.com. |
Bertha Christine Adams Bertha Christine Adams, 77, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the widow of Robert Leland Adams. She was also preceded in death by a son, Derrick Adams in 1969. Born July 16, 1933, in Amherst County, she was a daughter of the late Hamner Brown and Nellie Marie Story. She was an active member of Forest Road United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" Warren, and her husband, Charles "Chuck," of Blue Ridge, Ga.; one grandson, Jesse Warren, of Washington state, currently serving in the U.S. Army; a beloved nephew, Bill Brent, and his life partner, Robert Wright, of Greensboro, N.C.; and a niece, Rene'e Adams Lester, and her family, of Floyd. Christine spent her life as a dedicated caregiver to her family and friends. She will be missed by all of her friends, including James Brent and Kathryn Adams who were with her to the end. She will be remembered by her laugh, her caring nature, her gift of accepting people for who they are, her love of the color pink and her love of dolls. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501, for her puppy, "Gypsy Rose." A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in Fort Hill Memorial Park, with the Rev. John Kinnard officiating. No visitation is scheduled. Diuguid Funeral Service-Wiggington Road Chapel, (434) 385-8900, is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.diuguidfuneral service.com. |
COTZIAS, Betty Ginos, 86, died on Monday, September 13, 2010 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Richmond, Va. Mrs. Cotzias was born in Springfield, Illinois, but moved with her family back to their native country of Greece when she was five. Mrs. Cotzias grew up in Greece, where she worked for the Greek Underground Resistance during World War II and was imprisoned for a short time. She escaped from the Nazi prison during a lapse in security on Hitler's birthday, and shortly after returned to the United States. In 1952, she married George Constantin Cotzias and moved to Bellport, Long Island, N.Y. During the 1950s, Mrs. Cotzias worked for the Greek Consulate, where she had diplomatic status. She is survived by her son, Constantin; two granddaughters, Nikita and Zoe; and a brother, James Ginos. The family will receive friends 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, September 17, at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue, Richmond, Va. Interment private. |
CUNNINGHAM, Betty J., of Henrico, Va., departed this life September 11, 2010. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. 23005, where public viewing will be held Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 17, 2010, 2 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, Ashland, Va. Interment Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. |
Betty Jane Hammonds Holmes A funeral service for Betty will be conducted Thurs day, Sept. 16, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Mount Rose Cemetery Mausoleum with Brother Sam Haynes officiating. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
DILLARD, Betty Main, 84, of Richmond, died on September 13, 2010. Our loving and devoted mother was born in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, on April 25, 1926. She moved to Richmond, Va., where she married John N. Dillard in 1949. She is survived by five children, Nick Dillard and wife, Janis, Eddie Dillard, Steve Dillard and wife, Kathy, Jean Ellis and husband, Carl, and Susan Dillard. Betty is survived by five grandchildren, Jason Dillard, Emily Dillard, Billy Ellis, Danielle Jennings, Katie Jennings; and great-granddaughter, Hannah Ellis. Betty was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lindsay Ellis and husband, John Dillard. She was a switchboard operator for St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond for 28 years, where she retired at age 77. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 17 at 3 p.m., with the family receiving friends immediately following the service at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com. |
Bruce Kindle MORRISTOWN, Tenn. Bruce Kindle, age 82, originally from Appalachia, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at Morristown Hamblen Health Care System. He was a member of First Christian Church, an |
Carol M. Arnold, 76, Woodbridge, died Sept. 11. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m Sept. 18 with service following at Manassas Assembly of God A graveside interment at 2:30 pm at National Memorial Park. |
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Catherine Irene Ewins Catherine Irene Ewins, age 90, of Dumfries, Va., passed away September 9, 2010., She was the widow of George Arthur Ewins. She was a graduate of the Malden Hospital School of Nursing. Mrs. Ewins devoted her life to her family and was the loving mother to George A. Ewins, Jr. and his wife, Eileen, of Dumfries, Va. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Gaffey of Malden, Mass. Mrs. Ewins was born September 18, 1919 in Medford, Mass., a daughter of the late John Carroll Donoghue and the late Catherine Irene Lynch., A funeral service will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, September 17, 2010 at the Beals-Geak & Magliozzi Funeral Home Chapel, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford, Mass. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 16, 2010. Interment will follow the service in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mountcastle-Turch Life Celebration Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, Va. is in charge of local arrangements. |
Celia Wood Coleman, 90, of Louisa, departed this life Monday, September 13, 2010, in Louisa., She was born on May 31, 1920, in Louisa County, to the late Robert E. and Mary Allen Wood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Coleman Sr., Mrs. Coleman is survived by five sons, Lionel Wood and his wife, Martha, of Bumpass, Vernon Lee Wood and his wife, Rebecca, Gerald J. Coleman and his wife, Shelia, of Mineral, James E. Coleman Jr., and Charles J. Coleman of Washington; four daughters, Mary A. Coleman of Louisa, Joslyn Shelton and Jean M. Gaines of Mineral, and Patrice Jackson of Bumpass; 26 grandchildren, 28 great- grandchildren and 15 great- great-grandchildren; one first cousin, Juanita Smith of Philadelphia; and a host of relatives and friends., The body will lie in state from 12 until 1 p.m. at the church prior to the service., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, September 17, 2010, at the church., Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Mount Garland Baptist Church in Bumpass with Pastor Floyd Roane officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery., Satchell's Funeral Service of Orange is in charge of arrangements. |
BOLAND, Charles Stephen, 60, of Richmond, went to be with his Lord, wife, and daughter on Monday, September 13, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Boland Jr.; his mother, Frances Meetze; his wife, Anne Kleckley Boland; and his daughter, Rachael Ann. He is survived by his son, Russell S. Boland; and sister, Cynthia (Scott) Nixon. Steve was a partner with MMB Consulting and a financial representative for Northwestern Mutual. Steve had an undergraduate degree and an MBA from the University of South Carolina and was a published author. He was active in the community and a proud member of Three Chopt Presbyterian Church. Steve was loved and respected by everyone he touched and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, September 17, 1 p.m., in Three Chopt Presbyterian Church. |
BAYLOR - Chester T. Jr. Although it has been 16 years, it seems like yesterday. Time passes but loving memories of you live forever. Your loving wife, Yvonne |
Christie Eugene CHESAPEAKE - Christie Eugene, 82, of the 200 block of Scarlett Drive, passed away Sept. 12, 2010 in Chesapeake. A native of New York City, he was the son of the late Apostolos and Antigone Eugenides. He retired from the Norfolk Fire Department as captain from Station No. 10 after 30 years of service. He was a member of The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. He was a graduate of Old Dominion University, founder of the Norfolk Fire Department Credit Union and was a member and past president of CUNA, and was a Blue Lodge Mason and Shriner. He is survived by his beloved wife of 13 years, Theresa T. Eugene; his daughter, Cynthia L. Dowling and husband Hampton of Washington, D.C.; three sons, Christie P. Eugene Jr. of Virginia Beach, Craig W. Eugene and wife Barbara of Atlanta, and Paul T. Eugenides of Virginia Beach; a sister, Penelope Eugenides of New York; a brother, William Eugenides of Florida; nine grandchildren; and the Butler family. A funeral will be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral with the Very Rev. Archmandrite Ambrose Bitziades- Bowers and the Rev. Father Constantine Rogakos officiating. The burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. A trisagion service will be conducted Monday at 7 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, with the family remaining until 8 p.m. to greet friends. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
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Sep 16, 2010 The funeral for Connie Mae Martin, 84, of Spencer, who died Sept. 12, 2010, was held Wednesday at Red Hollow Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Carl Morgan officiating. Burial was in Patrick Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Richard Penn, Corey Hairston, Lamont Hairston, Leon Martin, Charlie Hairston and Brian Burgess. Arrangements were by Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home. |
The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Pear Tree Cemetery, Onemo, Va. |
Professional service entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, 757-229-3011. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
David Earl Sexton, 61, of Colonial Heights, died on Sept. 13, 2010., He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard L and Ella Mae Dean Sexton, and a brother, Kenneth E. Sexton., Mr. Sexton is survived by three brothers, Thomas D. Sexton, Stevie J. Sexton, Donald W. Sexton; and a sister, Lois Jones., The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Washington Street United Methodist Church, 22 E. Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803, with the Rev. Gina De Jesus officiating. Condolences may be registered at |
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, William Jollie III; her daughter, Carinthia Singleton (Leon); her son, William Jollie IV; eight grandchildren, Caresse, Curtis, Courtney, Rictaja, Tierra, Ayianna, Aaliyah and Aniya; two adopted grandchildren, LeVon and Aesha; two great-grandsons, Khisean and Dayveon; a godson, Darryal Long; two brothers, Robert Ransome of Hampton, Va., and Curtis Ransome (Jean) of Winterville, N.C.; an uncle, James Gallop; aunts, Elizabeth Cooper, Ernice Hicks and Louise Terry; nieces, Kristal Ransome and Kim Tinsley (Walter); two nephews, Xavior Ransome and Keith Mitchell; and a host of loving family and friends. |
Diana Carol Wallace CASTLEWOOD, Va. Diana Carol Wallace, 60, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at her home. She was born in Castlewood, the daughter of Edna Kaylor Hall and the late James A. Hall Jr. She was a graduate of Castlewood High School, Clinch Valley College, and received her master's degree from the University of Virginia. She was the executive director of the Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens. She was a member of the Brick Baptist Church in Castlewood and also attended Rocky Grove Baptist Church in Gatlinburg, Tenn. She is survived by two daughters, Rachelle Krank and husband, Marc of Louisville, Ky., and Rebecca Harrison and husband, Randy of Damascus, Va.; three sisters, Dolly Wallace and husband, Don of Castlewood, Patty Gibson and husband, Oakley of Castlewood, and Pamela Hall of Jackson, Tenn.; two brothers, James Martin and wife, Maureen of Tuttle, Okla., and Robert "Bob" Allen Hall of Griffin, Ga.; four grandchildren, Connor Harrison, Halle Harrison, Rylan Krank, and Ashlyn Krank; several nieces and nephews; and her family of friends from Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens. Funeral services for Diana Carol Wallace will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, with Rev. Lester Ferguson officiating and other speakers will be Rev. Larry Smith, Rev. Larry Burton, and Sen. Phillip Puckett. Music will be provided by Rev. Wayne Damron. Committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home and go in procession to the cemetery leaving at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Pallbearers will be Paul Elam, Freddie Wallace, David Hileman, Scooter Carter, Jerry Monk, and Kenneth Jessee. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Harrison, Marc Krank, board members of Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens and the Oxbow Center, Sen. Phillip Puckett, Jackie Stump, Dr. Sue Prill, Dr. Mike Rowell, and Nurse Practitioner, Heather Green. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens; or the Gideon Bibles. Online condolences may be sent to the Wallace family through our Web site and a video tribute may be viewed at |
Donna Putz BRISTOL, Va. The committal service and burial for Donna Putz will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Odum Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Hall, Jason Morrell, David Putz and Larry Hunter. Honorary pallbearer will be Harlas Cadle. Online condolences may be registered by visiting |
Dot is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Neil and Melissa Ferrari of Baton Rouge, La.; her daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Wayne Partlow of Burke, Va.; two grandsons and a granddaughter-in-law, Neil G. Ferrari Jr., of Dallas, and Christopher J. and Elizabeth Ferrari of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by two nephews, J. Peyton Phillips of Toano, and J. Michael Tuccori of Harrisonburg, and several great-nephews and two great-nieces. |
Dorothy Simpson Bailey VIRGINIA BEACH - Dorothy Mae Simpson Bailey, 96, of 3100 Shore Drive, passed away Sept. 14, 2010. Born in Washington, D.C., April 8, 1914, she was the only child of the late Walter Scott Simpson and Elsie Berry Simpson. Dorothy graduated from McKinley High School in the District of Columbia. In 1938 she married James McKelvy Newkirk Bailey, started her family during the war years and raised them in Washington, D.C. Dorothy worked for many years on the staff of the Pathfinder Printing Company in Washington, and later retired in 1979 from the D.C. Chapter of the American Red Cross National Capital Area, District of Columbia Office, after 20 years of service. In 1990 she moved to Virginia Beach where she resided at Westminster-Canterbury and attended Eastern Shore Chapel. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1973 and their son, James Jr. ("Buddy") in 1992. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Linda B. Brown and husband Noel ("Skip") of Virginia Beach; her son, Walter S. Bailey and wife Kathi of Paulsbo, Wash.; eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The family would like to acknowledge and express their appreciation to all the special care givers at the Westminster-Canterbury Hoy Center, especially 1 B floor, and to Odyssey Healthcare for their loving care, concern, devotion and friendship they gave Dorothy during her residency. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church followed by burial in Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westminster- Canterbury Fellowship Foundation, 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling the arrangements, and online condolences may be made at www.hdoliver.com. |
Dorothy Tazewell Hume VIRGINIA BEACH - Dorothy Tazewell Hume, 83, died Sept. 15, 2010. A loving wife and devoted mother, Dot was born in Norfolk on Dec. 21, 1926. She was a graduate of The Graham School in Norfolk and Stratford Junior College in Danville. Following college, she worked for the Norfolk School Board for many years. She was a Realtor with GSH Real Estate, a member of the Junior League of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, The Garden Club of Norfolk and The Colonial Dames of Virginia. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach. Dot was predeceased by her parents, Littleton Waller Tazewell and Cordelia deJarnette Tazewell, formerly of Norfolk, and her sisters, Grace Tazewell Flowers and her husband Paul Rutledge Flowers of Dothan, Ala., and Lousia Walke Tazewell of Charlottesville, Va. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Joseph Stuart Hume, and her sister Cordelia Tazewell Baldwin and her husband William Barton Baldwin. She is also survived by her children, Joseph Stuart Hume Jr., William Bradford Hume, John Hamilton Hume, wife Anita, Jean Hume Taliaferro, husband Kem, Dorie Hume Fuller, husband Webb, and Isabel Claiborne Hume. In addition she is survived by grandchildren, Carol, Linda and Anne Hume, Myers, Taz and Cordelia Fuller, and Stuart and Christian Taliaferro and and many loving nieces and nephews. Dot will long be remembered for her kind heart and gentle spirit. She was a gracious hostess and a true Southern lady. She created a warm and loving home, not only for her family, but whoever walked through her doors. She always recognized the best in everyone. The enormous void left in our hearts will be filled by memories of her love and generosity. She will be missed dearly. A burial service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, followed by a 11 a.m. memorial service at First Presbyterian Church in Norfolk. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apartments in Virginia Beach is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at hdoliver.com. |
Her celebration of life will be held at Langley Christian Church on Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. |
DRUSCILLA A. WHITLOCK COPPER HILL-Druscilla A. Whitlock, 92, passed away Monday Sept. 13, 2010. She was a woman who overcame much adversity to show love to all, more especially her family. She will be sadly missed and always loved. Her memories will enlighten the smile of loved ones. She is survived by three sons: Sonny Booth, Ed Booth, and Robert Booth; special great-grandchildren, Ashley Austin, Jacob Austin, and Ayla Booth. Many grandchildren and great- grandchildren also survive. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Alan Vass officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 1 until 3 p.m. Online condolences may be made at |
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Lycresia Vernell Duke PORTSMOUTH - Lycresia Vernell Duke took her eternal rest Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at the age of 69 years, 11 months ..... |
DOWDY, Edison Lincoln Jr. "EDDIE" or "ROWDY," as he was called by his close friends lost his battle with cancer on Friday, August 27, 2010, at Retreat Hospital in Richmond. Formerly of Pearisburg, Va., Glen Allen became their home in August 2005. "ROWDY" is survived by his wife of 47 years, Alice Williams Dowdy of Glen Allen; one son, Tony Dowdy and wife, Anne, of Glen Allen; one daughter, Elizabeth D. Skaggs and husband, Mitch, of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Edison Drew Lagan of Roanoke, Stephanie Anne Dowdy and Caroline Grace Dowdy, of Glen Allen. "ROWDY" was known in the Corvette and Harley-Davidson circles for his 1963 Corvettes and his 1950s Designed Road King Classic. "ROWDY'S" wish was to thank Waugh Harley-Davidson in Orange, Va., Zip Corvette in Mechanicsville, Va., Richmond Harley-Davidson, Richmond Import Services and Dominion Chevrolet for making his transition to Glen Allen a happy experience since 2005. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday, September 19, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Glen Allen, with the Rev. David Adkins officiating. "ROWDY'S" family wishes to thank the Hospice of Virginia staff for their comfort and support. To all the nurses who helped with his care, you are truly examples of God's angels. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society -Giles Relay For Life - c/o Sandra Clark, 307 Mayo Circle, Pearisburg, Va. 24134. Online condolences can be sent to: givensfuneralhome.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 |
On Sept. 11, 2010, Mr. Edwin "Bootsy" Kizzie quietly and suddenly slipped away., He was born to Marion E. Kizzie on July 11, 1963. "Bootsy," as he was known to everyone, attended the Petersburg Public Schools and graduated in 1982. Bootsy was employed at Rubicon Hope, formerly The Turning Point in Petersburg, Va., where he was known for his dedication and compassion toward the clients. Bootsy also was the team consultant to the Petersburg High School football team and was one of their biggest fans. His heart and support was always with the team., He will be remembered for his laughter, jokes, and dedication to helping and encouraging others, especially the youth. He accepted and loved Christ and was a true believer., Bootsy was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, the Rev. Henry T. and Elnora Kizzie; two aunts, Adele Batten and Zelma Hoosier; and an uncle, Henry T. Kizzie Jr., He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted mother, Marion E. Brown of Petersburg, Va.; a daughter, Dorian Kizzie of Glen Allen, Va.; and a son, Breon Kizzie of Roanoke, Va.; a sister, Adrian Bright (Kenny) of Petersburg, Va.; two brothers, Aaron Kizzie (Annette) of Varina, Va., and David Kizzie (Juanita) of Maryland; a stepsister, Kim Craigen of Hopewell, Va.; an uncle, James Kizzie of Petersburg, Va.; six aunts, Martha Barnes, Jacqueline Roney, Audrey Johnson, Patricia Ward (James) and Ann Riggins, all of Petersburg, Va., and LaBarbara Lawrence (Thomas) of Chesapeake, Va.; a godson, Korey Saunders; nine nieces and nephews; eight great-nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins, to whom he was affectionately known as "Uncle Boo;" and friends, two devoted, Rita Moore and Orlando Maple. Edwin Kizzie, gone too soon but never forgotten, we love you Bootsy!, A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Third Baptist Church, 550 Farmer St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Leroy A. Cherry, pastor, officiating. The interment to follow at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park., The family will receive friends at 1648 W. Clara Drive, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-8584 or (804) 919-3810., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Kizzie 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, |
Elizabeth Ann Groah, Elizabeth "Ann" Groah, 58, of Fishersville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, after a long, courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday morning, September 14, 2010, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, surrounded by her family. She was born in Albemarle County, the daughter of Florence E. Craig of Fishersville and the late Bernard A. Craig., Ann was a member of Fishersville Baptist Church for more than 35 years. For many years she played the piano at Mount Ed Baptist Church and the organ at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. She was an avid bowler, loved all kinds of music and enjoyed the outdoors., A beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she was an inspiration to all who were blessed to know her., In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband, Chuck Groah; three daughters, Tina Ann Stewart and her husband, Eric, of Manassas, Julie Elizabeth Doyle of Fishersville, and Kari Leeann Bradshaw and her husband, Hank, of Hubert, North Carolina; her grandchildren, Erika Stewart and Baby Bradshaw, who is due in February. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles and cousins., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Fishersville Baptist Church, 1518 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville, conducted by Pastor Steven T. Parker. Burial will follow at Mount Ed Baptist Church Cemetery in Batesville., Serving as active pallbearers will be Hank Bradshaw, Eric Stewart, Mark Allen, Glen Swisher, Jim Feaganes and Mark Dofflemyer. Ann's Sunday school class will serve as honorary pallbearers., The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Friday, September 17, 2010, at Fishersville Baptist Church., In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bosom Buddies, c/o Evelee Wheeler or Virginia Sorrells, 992 Ladd Road, Waynesboro, VA 22980 or to the Building Fund at Mount Ed Baptist Church, P.O. Box 239, Batesville, VA 22924., Charlton and Groome Funeral Home of Fishersville is serving the family. (540) 932-3600. |
Elizabeth Goodall, 58, of Charlottesville, Virginia, departed this life on Sunday, September 12, 2010, at her residence., She was born on September 20, 1951, in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Moses and Juanita Terrell Goodall., A brother, Bill Terrell, and a sister, Lillian Juanita Blakey, preceded her in death., She received her formal education in the Charlottesville school system. Her favorite past-times were being with her family and visiting the nail and beauty salon where she would be pampered and made to feel special. She loved dancing and listening to music., She leaves to cherish her memory four nieces, Charlotte Stinnie and her husband, Avery, Joyce Rawlings and her husband, Michael, Patricia Davis and her husband, Steve, and Sharon Jones; one nephew, Demond Blakey and husband, Matasha Lee; two aunts, Thelma Bibb of Richmond, Virginia, and Mary Alice Johnson of Maryland; and a host of other relatives and friends., A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, at the J. F. Bell Funeral Home Chapel., J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Esther Bailey FREDERICKSBURG, Va. Esther Bailey, 99, passed away on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, in Fredericksburg at the Woodmont Nursing Center. She was born in Washington County, Va., the daughter of the late James and Calla Gilley. Mrs. Bailey was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Bailey; sister, Ocie Price; and brothers, Delmar and James "Jr." Gilley. Mrs. Bailey is survived by a daughter, Betty Schwartz and her husband George Schwartz; three grandchildren, David S. Cain, Charles D. Cain and Dr. Susan Toback. Mrs. Bailey has seven great-grandchildren, Robert, Rebecca, Benjamin, and Madeline Cain; Sophia and Simon Toback; and Erin Marie Cain. Mrs. Bailey was of the Methodist faith and a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Abingdon, Va. A graveside service will be held at Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Bob Neace officiating. Friends will meet at Farris Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Cain, David Cain, Dr. Seth Toback, George Schwartz, Bill Price, and Robert Cain. The family will receive friends on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those wishing to express messages of sympathy online may do so by visiting |
The Davis family is receiving services of comfort by the staff at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, (757) 728-0122. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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Christie Eugene CHESAPEAKE - Christie Eugene, 82, of the 200 block of Scarlett Drive, passed away Sept. 12, 2010 in Chesapeake. A native of ..... |
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Mildred L. Faulks CHESAPEAKE - The Rev. Dr. Mildred L. Faulks, 59, of the 4100 block of Sunkist Road, died Sept. 13, 2010 in ..... |
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Robert L. Forbes CAMDEN - Robert Layden Forbes, a loving father, 77, of the 300 block of Sleepy Hollow Road, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, ..... |
George Harvey Tinnell, 73, of Old Poplar Spring Road, Scottsville, died on Monday, September 13, 2010, at his residence., He was born in Nelson County on June 11, 1937, a son of the late George Washington and Martha Ellen (Poe) Tinnell., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Forrest Edward Tinnell; two grandchildren, Timothy Wayne Wilkerson and Jesse Edward Tinnell; and a great-grandchild, Devon James Wilkerson., Mr. Tinnell was a member of Schuyler Baptist Church. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in landscaping., He is survived by four sons, George Harvey Tinnell Jr. of Scottsville, Randy Kent Tinnell of Franklin, West Virginia, Ronald Wayne Tinnell of Lovingston, and David Timothy Tinnell of Scottsville; three daughters, Carol Renee Tinnell of Wingina, Amy Jo Davis and her husband, Jay, of Scottsville, with whom he resided, and Penny Diane Tinnell of Buckingham; a sister, Betty Tyree and her friend, Raymond, of Schuyler; a niece, Teresa Tyree Williams of Front Royal; two nephews, Andy Tyree of Schuyler and Roger Tyree of Buckingham; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and his dog, Harley Rose "Pumpkin"., A memorial service will be conducted 4 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2010, at Schuyler Baptist Church by the Reverend Thomas B. Fowler., Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville is handling the arrangements. |
George N. Hathaway CHESAPEAKE - George Nathaniel Hathaway Jr., 90, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 13, 2010. He was born in Norfolk County to the late George Nathaniel and Annye Bell Hathaway. George was a veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict. He retired from supervisor of Shipbuilding in Newport News after 35 years of service and had also worked for Holmes Brothers Enterprises and Twiford Funeral Home. George was an active member of the Hickory United Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Hickory Ruritan Club, a 50-year member of the Great Bridge Masonic Lodge No. 257, and a member of the Shrine and Khedive Temple. George was a former member of the Chesapeake Planning Commission. Left to cherish his memory are wife of 58 years, Anne B. Hathaway; sons, Barry Hathaway (Jackie) of Chesapeake and Jeffery Hathaway (Caryn) of Manteo, N.C.; five grandchildren, Allison and Marc of Chesapeake, Kevin, Courtney and Mabel of Manteo, N.C.; and a nephew, Carl Hanbury (Dorcas). George was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth H. Hanbury and a brother, Mark Lee Hathaway. The family will receive friends Friday at 7 until 8:30 p.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, Twiford Chapel, Chesapeake. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Tom Mercer officiating. A reception will immediately follow at Hickory United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Hickory Ruritan Club Scholarship Fund, c/o Frank Austin, 621 Hollygate Lane, Chesapeake, VA 23322. The family would like to thank all the caregivers for the special care given to George during his illness. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. |
CHESAPEAKE - George Nathaniel Hathaway Jr., 90, died Monday. The family will receive friends on Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Twiford Chapel, Chesapeake. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at |
NEWPORT NEWS - Gloria C. Fulenwider, 70, of Newport News, died on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at home after a long battle with cancer. Originally from Manila, Philippines, Gloria lived in Newport News for 37 years. |
She was an avid outdoors woman, collector, and artist but most of all fiercely loved her family. She was a bright and shining star in our lives and will be missed forever. |
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Vernell Barnes Goodwyn PORTSMOUTH - Vernell Barnes Goodwyn, 72, of the 1400 block of Block Horne Ave., loved the Lord and transitioned to her ..... |
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Sep 16, 2010 Gracie Hawkins, 80, of 1607 Spruce St., Martinsville, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
HATCHER, Mrs. Violet, of Richmond, departed this life September 14, 2010. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral notice later. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
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Joseph A. Hamilton SUFFOLK - Joseph A. Hamilton, 60, passed away Sept. 11, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Frances; ..... |
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Louise Aswell Hankins VIRGINIA BEACH - Louise Aswell Hankins, 89, of Virginia Beach, went to be with the Lord and join her son and ..... |
Harold Macon Bishop, Harold Macon Bishop, 82, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010., Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. Bishop Sr. and the late Lena Rosenbaum Bishop. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Bishop Jr. and Paul Bishop; and one sister, Martha Fae Perkins., Harold is survived by his wife of 61 years, Reva Bishop; two sons, John Bishop and his wife, Peggy, and James "Jim" Bishop; one daughter, Sandra Riggins and her husband, Walt; two grandchildren, Jenifer and Michelle; one niece, Clarice Shermerhorn; and one nephew, Charles Bishop III., Retired from 33 years service at Sears Roebuck, Harold was a member of the Three Chopt Ruritans and enjoyed serving his church as lay minister and Sunday school teacher., A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, September 17, 2010 by the Reverend Tom Frost at Cunningham United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Beaver Dam Baptist Church cemetery., In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity. |
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Joyce A. Harris PORTSMOUTH - Graveside services for Joyce Ausley Harris will be at 11 a.m. today in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, ..... |
Harry Lynn "Houdini" Davis ST. PAUL, Va. Harry Lynn 'Houdini" Davis, 56, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at his home. He was born in Dante, Va., son of the late James L. and Anna Ruth Taylor Davis. He was preceded in death by four brothers, David, Carl, Paul and Gene Davis; two sisters, Ruby Jacobs and Alvie Smith. He is survived by one daughter, Angie Davis; three sisters, Sally Austin and husband, Tom of Church Hill, Tenn., Nancy Sparks and husband, Harry Lee of Erwin, Tenn., and Lucy Davis of Hickory, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services and Interment for Harry Lynn "Houdini" Davis will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, in Boohers Chapel Cemetery in Scott County, Va., with Rev. Doyle L. Hobbs officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the Davis family through our Web site at |
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Martha Maxine Hart VIRGINIA BEACH - Martha Maxine Hart went to be with the Lord on Sept. 14, 2010. She was 66 years old. ..... |
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George N. Hathaway CHESAPEAKE - George Nathaniel Hathaway Jr., 90, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 13, 2010. He was born in Norfolk County to ..... |
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Leon P. Haywood PORTSMOUTH - Leon P. Haywood, 87, of the 400 block of Bunche Blvd., Portsmouth, was called home to be with the ..... |
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Sep 16, 2010 Helen Hill Davis, 62, of 392 Miles Road, Collinsville, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at Roaonoke Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway. |
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Latonia Tina Hinton NORFOLK - Latonia Tina Hinton, 44, of the 3500 block of Tennessee Ave., passed away Sept. 11, 2010 at Sentara Norfolk ..... |
Hisako Baker VIRGINIA BEACH - Hisako Baker, 76, passed away Sept. 12, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy Harold Baker. Left to cherish her memory is brother-in-law, Douglas Baker and wife Nettie and dear friends, Robert Linscome and Renate Chappell. A graveside service will be held Friday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. in Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. Altmeyer Funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. |
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Dorothy Tazewell Hume VIRGINIA BEACH - Dorothy Tazewell Hume, 83, died Sept. 15, 2010. A loving wife and devoted mother, Dot was born in ..... |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Inez Randolph Batten Pulley, 89, of Virginia Beach, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2010. She was the widow of Richard H. Pulley Jr. |
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DELANCEY - Baby Jack Anthony - Became an angel one year ago today. Deeply missed and loved by mom and dad, Michelle and Brian Delancey; big brother, Johnny; and grandparents, John and Karen Delancey. |
CREECH - Justin You will always be in our hearts. We love you and miss you. Happy 22nd Birthday. Love, Mom, Dad, Kelsey & Connor |
Jack is survived by his wife, Pat Saunders; daughters, Kris Wetherill and Kim Smith; granddaughter, Alisha Wetherill; son-in-law, Vince Smith; and his nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. |
James Edward Peyton, 46, of Palmyra, died on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., He was born on January 29, 1964, in Charlottesville, the son of the late Lemuel Cecil Peyton., Mr. Peyton was a former mechanic at Liberty Fabrics in Gordonsville., He is survived by his mother, Annie Mae Henry Peyton Gallihugh of Keswick; a daughter, Lisa M. Peyton of Charlottesville; a son, Jesse J. Peyton of Gordonsville; three brothers, Rickey C. Peyton of Orange, Andy Ray Peyton of Scottsville, Christopher Allen Peyton of Keswick; two sisters, Mary C. Dodson of Madison and Joyce D. Boland of Palmyra; and a granddaughter, Ariella Peyton of Charlottesville., A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Calvary Free Will Baptist Church, Rochelle conducted by Pastor Josh Shifflett., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ALS, DC, MD, VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855 or the Lake Monticello Rescue Squad, 10 Slice Rd., Palmyra, VA 22963 or Kent Store Rescue Squad, Palmyra, VA 22963., Preddy Funeral Home in Madison is in charge of arrangements. |
ALLSBROOKS, Jean Deloris Robertson, 66, was called Home on Friday, September 10, 2010. She was born on April 5, 1944 in Richmond, Va. She leaves to cherish her fond memories a loving and devoted husband of over 50 years, Rev. James C. Allsbrooks Sr.; five loving sons, James C. Allsbrooks Jr. (Sandra), Jerome Allsbrooks, Jerald E. Allsbrooks Sr. (Terrie), Jeffrey L. Allsbrooks (Tanya) and Joseph A. Allsbrooks Sr.; seven grandchildren; one devoted sister, Bernice Braxton (James); brother, Frank Creer (Jean). A public viewing will be held at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., on Thursday, September 16, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. Homegoing services will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, 2811 Fendall Ave., on Friday, September 17, 2010 at 1 p.m. Interment will be held at Oakwood Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. |
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 |
Jerre F. Jones, Jerre F. Jones, 83, of Winter Springs, Florida, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010., Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband of 57 years, Hugh B. Jones of Winter Springs; a daughter, Jana J. Early; three grandchildren, S. Brandon and his wife, Elizabeth, Matthew and Ashley Early, all of Charlottesville; and a daughter, Paula J. Harkey. A grandson, Vince Harkey predeceased her., Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 16, 2010, at New Covenant Church, 800 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs, FL 32708. 407-699-0202., Arrangements by Baldwin-Fairchild, Oviedo Chapel, 407-366-8999., In lieu of flowers and in honor of Jerre's devotion to her church the family suggest memorial contributions to New Covenant Church. |
Rev. Jesse Mack Jesse Mack was born Feb. 5, 1938, to the late Lula and Thomas Mack and departed this life Monday, Sept. 6, 2010, in Ahoskie, N.C. Preceding him in death were his sister, Elsie, and brothers, Thomas (Quartro), Leroy and Phillip (P.J.). He is survived by three children, Beverly Smith, Jesse Mack Jr. and Jessica Loving; two sisters, Berda Mack and Emma Wortham, and foster sister, Reo James; one brother-in-law, Willie Wortham; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends, especially his Chambersville Family. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at the Wingfield Baptist Church. Public viewing will be from noon to 1 p.m. at the church. Services entrusted to the Franklin-Hutcherson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carl B. Hutcherson as eulogist and Pastor Stacy Younger officiating. Military Rites by American Legion Post #16. Interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery. |
URBANNA - Jo Anne Coleman Owen, 79, of Urbanna, died at home Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. |
Joann Hagy Leonard Joann Hagy Leonard, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol Tennessee. She was 78. Mrs. Leonard had lived her entire life in the Bristol area. She was a member of Avoca Christian Church and was employed a number of years at the Raytheon Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Narcie Durham; one brother, David "Jackie" Durham; and her late husband, James Leonard. Survivors include: son, Jack Hagy Jr. and wife Jane; sister, Beverly Buckles of Bristol Tennessee; sister-in-law, Peggy Durham of Tampa, Fla.; grandson, Brent Hagy and wife Kristy; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Leonard and her family would like to extend a special thank you to Annice Smith. Annice was a kind and caring friend to Joann. She was so faithful with her visits, kind words and many trips to doctor's appointments. Mrs. Leonard and her family would also like to extend a special thank you to her neighbor, Patsy Herndon, who helped her daily with household chores and Wellmont Hospice nurses for the kind words and care. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Eggers officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. The burial will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Rick Buckles, Johnny Durham, Wayne McCall, Jimmy McCall, Mike Hagy and Sam Hagy. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Pickle, Scott Warren, the employees at H. Johnson Pharmacy, Bill Simcox and Dr. Guldseth. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the, , 508 Princeton Road, Suite 102, Johnson City, TN 37601-1723. Online condolences may be registered at |
A homegoing service will be held at noon on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in Grafton Baptist Church, 1301 Old Hampton Highway, Yorktown, with the Rev. Dr. George R. Gholson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends and Mr. Edlow may be viewed on Thursday (tonight), from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. |
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Sep 16, 2010 John Raymond Hayes, 94, of Bassett, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at his home. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett is in charge of arrangements. |
John L. Shelton CHESAPEAKE - John L. Shelton, 68, of White Chapel Arch, died Sept. 14, 2010 in his home. A native of Moundsville, W.Va., he was preceded in death by his parents, Lee J. and Nora Richards Shelton; stepmother, Eloise Shelton; and a son James A. Moody. A Navy veteran of Vietnam, Mr. Shelton retired from the U.S. Navy with 20 years service and retired from the N.O.B. as a steam plant boiler operator. Survivors include his wife, Linda S. Shelton; two sons, John A. Shelton of Chesapeake and Jake L. Moody and wife Jill of Warrenton, Va.; one sister, Martha A. Brookover of Moundsville; two brothers, Robert L. Shelton of Toronto, Canada and Jerry A. Shelton of Logan, W.Va.; and two grandchildren, Scott A. and Ryan J. Moody of West Palm Beach, Fla. A funeral with military honors will be held Monday, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. The family will greet friends after the service. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com |
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Mattie Ophelia Jones PORTSMOUTH - Mattie "Moma Mattie" Ophelia Jones, 96, of the 2300 block of Oak St., died Sept. 12, 2010 at her ..... |
Joseph A. Hamilton SUFFOLK - Joseph A. Hamilton, 60, passed away Sept. 11, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Frances; his son, Chris Hamilton of Suffolk; his mother, Josephine Hamilton; and his brother, Robert Hamilton, both of Chesapeake. Burial will be held with military honors in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery at a later date to be published. Arrangements are being handled by the Cremation & Burial Society of Hampton Roads. |
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Joe Mamorbor-Cortez VIRGINIA BEACH - Joseph Q. Mamorbor-Cortez, 48, passed away Sept. 9, 2010. Mr. Mamorbor-Cortez was born in Groton, Conn., on Sept. 11, 1961. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy for six years. He was a graduate of the Naval Academy and Georgia Tech. He was a partner in a law firm, Cortez, Kelly and Stevens. He was an award- winning ballroom and Latin dancer and loved his extended family and friends. He was preceded by his parents, Bernard and Amor Mamorbor. He is survived by his daughter, Maria Huffstetler and her husband Wesley; and his brother, Bernard Lamorena Mamorbor Jr. A graveside service will be held at Rosewood Memorial Park, Witchduck Road, on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 3 p.m. Donations may be made to the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters at www.chkd.com/giving/donate. Condolences may be offered at www.kellumfuneralhome.com. |
Joyce A. Harris PORTSMOUTH - Graveside services for Joyce Ausley Harris will be at 11 a.m. today in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. |
In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the First Baptist Church Denbigh Homeless Ministry. |
Junior Albert Trivett The family of Junior Albert Trivett will receive friends from 11 until 11:45 on Thursday morning, Sept. 16, 2010, at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services. The funeral service will follow at 12 with Pastor Dale Wright officiating. The committal service and entombment will be held in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Gerald L. Helbert, Larry G. Smith, Vernon A. "Buddy" Trivett Jr., Danny E. Trivett, Joseph A. Trivett, and Justin Rhymer. Honorary pallbearers will be Emory F. "Hank" Dowell, Charles Helbert, Danny E. Helbert, Teddy Venson, and Junior A. Sullivan. Military rites will be presented by the Bristol, Honor Guard. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting |
Katherine Ann Martin Katherine Ann Hodges Granzow Martin, 68, of Evington, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a courageous battle with Leukemia. She was the widow of Calvin Wayne Martin. Katherine was born Aug. 2, 1942, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Katherine and Jessee Hodges. She loved all cats and animals. She was preceded by her brother, Larry Wayne Hodges. Katherine is survived by her children, Leslie Granzow Agee and her husband, Ed, of Fort Belvoir, Richard Dale Granzow and his wife, Stella, of Evington, Melody Granzow Oakley, of Gretna, and Christopher Wayne Martin and his wife, Amy, of Forest; her sister, Gloria Hodges Lambert, of Fort Myers, Fla.; her brother, Kenneth Wayne Walker, of Harwood, Md.; her six grandchildren, Elizabeth and Earl Agee, Adam Hudson, Heather and Katie Granzow and Allen Wayne Gunter; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at the home of her son, Richard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 2316 Atherholt Road # 108, Lynchburg, VA 24501, or to the Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501-3837, (434) 846-1438. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel, is serving the Martin family. |
Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby and Valanti R. Lambert, Directors, 757-357-4742. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
He was born on February 17, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of the late Kenneth Callaway King Sr. and Annetta Brown King. He was also predeceased by two sisters, Ann King Hough of Wisconsin and Roberta King Chadwick of Oregon., He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Martha Richardson King of Charlottesville, Virginia; a son, Robert Wilson King and his wife, Whitney Walter King, of Richmond, Virginia; a daughter, Juliet King Daum and her husband, Clay Philipp Daum, of Charlottesville, Virginia; and his five beloved grandchildren, Henry Callaway Daum, Charlotte Page Daum, Griffin McAfee King, Alexandra Elizabeth King and William Tazewell King., A member of the Order of the First Families of Virginia, Kenneth served as Honorary President for Life. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and served as State President of the organization., He was a founder and former president of the Commonwealth Games of Virginia, a longtime board member and past president of the Virginia Special Olympics, a member of the Roanoke and Virginia State Bar Associations, and past president of the Roanoke Valley Estate Planning Council., Funeral services will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Fincastle, Virginia, 11 a.m. Thursday, September 16, 2010. A reception will follow., Private burial services will be held for the family at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Ivy, Virginia., Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, Central Virginia Chapter, 1105 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 or Virginia Amateur Sports, 711-C 5th Street Northeast, Roanoke, Virginia 24016. |
Latonia Tina Hinton NORFOLK - Latonia Tina Hinton, 44, of the 3500 block of Tennessee Ave., passed away Sept. 11, 2010 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Family and friends will assemble at 639 W. 29th St., No. 1, one hour prior to service for procession to the chapel. Watch service live online at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com. |
DAUGHERTY, LeRoy "Roy," 72, of Richmond, passed away September 10, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Pru Daugherty. Please no flowers. Service information at: www.woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com. |
Leon P. Haywood PORTSMOUTH - Leon P. Haywood, 87, of the 400 block of Bunche Blvd., Portsmouth, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. He was born Jan. 30, 1923 to the late Benjamin Haywood and Cular Hodges. Mr. Haywood was a dedicated lifelong member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Portsmouth, where he served on several ministries including the Sick and Shut-In Ministry and Birthday Ministry. He was the director of the Non-Profit Ministry of the church. He also faithfully attended Bible Study. He was a graduate of the I.C. Norcum High School, Class of 1940. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Haywood retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard after 38 years of service. He was a boiler maker in Shop 41 and was later promoted to a planner and estimator. He was a member of the Bon Secours Pulmonary Group where he received a certificate and special honors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Haywood; a daughter, Carolyn Carr; and a brother, William "Squeak" Haywood. Left to cherish his precious memory is his daughter, Mrs. Verona H. Moore (Garyl Sr.) of York, Pa.; three grandchildren, Nicholas Carr (Barbara), Garyl Moore Jr. and Leland Moore; one great-grandchild, Zachary Carr; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held Friday, Sept. 17, from noon to 4 p.m. in J.T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1080 North George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake. A life celebration service will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Portsmouth, on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com. |
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Wayne Moore, Dr. Jay Russ, Dr. Chester Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Clark Cemetery, Fox Hill. |
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Lila Ruth S. Messick NORFOLK - Lila Ruth Sawyer Messick went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010. Mrs. Messick was born in Belhaven, N.C. She spent most of her life in Norfolk where she graduated from Maury High School. Lila was an active member of Park Place United Methodist Church and a former member of the Church Administrative Board, member of the Christian Adult Class, and past president of the United Methodist Women. She was also a former member of the Regional Advisory Council for the Lydia H. Roper Home. Lila was predeceased by her parents, Clyde Lenox Sawyer and Amanda Catherine Watson Sawyer and her brother Lt. Col. Clyde Lenox Sawyer Jr. She is survived by her beloved and loving husband of 67 years, Vernon Broughton Messick of Norfolk; her four daughters, Lillian Kay Dydek of Hanahan, S.C., Margaret Ann Culpepper and husband James of Charlotte, N.C., Mary Broughton Taylor and Ruth Ellen Osborne, both of Norfolk. She is also survived by her grandchildren, James H. Culpepper V and wife Miranda of Taipei, Taiwan, Catherine Baldwin Culpepper of White Plains, N.Y., Christopher Broughton Osborne, Eric Hayes Osborne and wife Jessica, and Whitney Catherine Charlton and husband Matthew, all of Norfolk, as well as great-grandchildren, Oscar and Hannah Culpepper and Natalie Osborne. Lila is survived as well by her sister, Mary Elizabeth Jones of Rescue, Va., and her sister-in-law Bediz Sawyer of Izmir, Turkey, and many nieces and nephews. Lila was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be greatly missed until we see her again. A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 18, at Park Place United Methodist Church at 500 West 34th St., Norfolk, the Rev. James Wilson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Park Place United Methodist Church or Lydia H. Roper Home. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to her family through www.hdoliver.com. |
HARRIS In loving memory of Lillian D. Harris 6/14/15-9/16/09 A golden heart stopped beating two working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. We miss you Mom. With Love, Your Children |
Lillie C. Green, September 13, 1980 You were my inspiration Mama. ~Love, hugs and kisses, Louellen |
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Louise Aswell Hankins VIRGINIA BEACH - Louise Aswell Hankins, 89, of Virginia Beach, went to be with the Lord and join her son and family in heaven early Friday morning, Sept. 10, 2010. She was born in the Cypress Chapel area of Nansemond County, the daughter of the late Susie Jones Aswell and Augustus Grimm Aswell. Louise retired from Gladstone Auction Company in Norfolk after many years of service. She was blessed to have enjoyed an exciting life that included travel to numerous countries all over the world. Louise loved God, her church, family and friends, all of whom completed her life. She possessed a charm, wit and spirit uniquely her own. Louise will always be missed, never forgotten and forever loved. Louise was predeceased by her son, Louie Herbert Hankins Jr.; and her brothers and sisters, Blanche, Mary, Daniel Vernon, Lilly Mae, Willie Thomas, Hattie, Margaret and Charlie. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter-in-law, Libby Hankins of Vienna, Va., who was always there for her with a helping hand; grandson, Louie H. Hankins III of Arlington, Va.; granddaughter, Elizabeth T. Wilson and husband Danny of Bluffton, S.C.; nephew, Robert Aswell and wife Sue of Reidsville, N.C.; and nieces, Barbara Muffie of Erie, Pa., Elizabeth Callis of Harrisville, N.C., and Rebecca Vaughan of Ahoskie, N.C.; along with many, loving church friends from Pembroke Manor United Church of Christ where she was a dedicated, active member for more than 30 years. All of whom will miss Louise's humor and courageous spirit. The Hankins family would like to extend a special thank you to those who cared for Louise during the last few years. Her longtime friend and attorney, Bruce Mills, and friends, Kim Pate and Judy Mabry, will be remembered for their love and care, patience and great service to Louise. We would also like to extend our gratitude to Carol and Joe and the entire staff at First Colonial Inn. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m. at Pembroke Manor United Church of Christ, 600 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach. Interment will be at Cypress Chapel Christian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pembroke Manor United Church of Christ. Parr Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com. |
Lycresia Vernell Duke PORTSMOUTH - Lycresia Vernell Duke took her eternal rest Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at the age of 69 years, 11 months and 13 days old. She was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Philgrader O. Duke born in Portsmouth. Lycresia was a faithful member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Portsmouth. She leaves to cherish her memory three sisters, Phyllis D. Crudup, Belvedere Duke Andrews and Cassandra Duke-Washington; nephews, niece, great-nephews, great- nieces, cousins and friends. Her homegoing service will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Frederick Boulevard, Portsmouth. Services are entrusted to Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth. Visitation will be held Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Lyda Chesnutt Osborne COLUMBIA, S.C. Lyda Chesnutt Osborne, 100, died of natural causes on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010. Born in Big Stone Gap, Va., on Jan. 27, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Paul White and Minnie Mae Baker Chesnutt. Mrs. Osborne, wife of the late James Warren Osborne, was a longtime member of Beech Grove United Methodist Church in Bristol Virginia. She continued her membership at the church even after moving to Columbia several years ago. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and John Spurgeon; four grandchildren, David Spurgeon (Jackie) of Weston, Fla., Janie Adams (Doug) of Chapin, Bill Spurgeon (Janine) of Plano, Texas, Kathy Marsha of Columbia; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. The family sends special and heartfelt thanks to the management and staff of Forest Pines Retirement Home, as well as Ann Marie Anderson and her staff of "Caring For You" for the warm and loving care during Lyda's 13 years at Forest Pines. In addition, the family wishes to thank Amedisys Hospice and nurse, Laura Mize, for their special care over the last month. A graveside service will be held in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol Virginia, at a later date. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Please sign the online guestbook at |
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Joe Mamorbor-Cortez VIRGINIA BEACH - Joseph Q. Mamorbor-Cortez, 48, passed away Sept. 9, 2010. Mr. Mamorbor-Cortez was born in Groton, Conn., on Sept. 11, ..... |
On Sunday morning, Sept. 12, 2010, in the pre-dawn stillness, Mrs. Margaret Leavelle Watson Reed, widow of Dr. William T. Reed, slipped quietly into eternity., Born in Clarksville, Tenn., on Sept. 1, 1915, she was the daughter of Martin A. Leavelle and Percilla Belle Leavelle, who predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her son, John Thomas Watson; sisters, Justine Bruner, Katherine Roberts, Clara Leavelle and Cynthia Leavelle; sister-in-law, Berethenia Leavelle., A charming, captivating child who excelled in school, Margaret became a comely, artistically talented young lady. Her thirst for knowledge and desire to teach children led her to the pursuit of academic excellence and a life of scholastic achievement and service. Upon her graduation from Burt High School in 1933, she enrolled in Tennessee State University, a segregated Land Grant College in Nashville, Tenn. Four years later she "Graduated with Highest Distinction" from college. She was also inducted into the Phi Beta Tau Chapter, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society and the American Dietetic Association. Armed with a B.S. degree in technical home economics, she was hired by TSU as an assistant teacher in 1937. Two years subsequently, while employed as a food and nutrition teacher at Prairie View College, Prairie View, Texas, she completed her thesis: "A Study of Factors Affecting the Specific Gravity of Food Mixtures." She received her M.S. degree in food and nutrition (registered dietician) and child development from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, in 1938., While pursuing her education and participating in job and church-related activities, she traveled extensively throughout the contiguous United States, Canada and Mexico. She performed advanced post graduate study at Prairie View College; Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y.; and Virginia State College (University). She also earned certificates in methods of teaching chefs,tailoring, millinery and cake decorating. Always intellectually inquisitive, Margaret took numerous continuing education courses, among them physiology, anatomy, art for teachers, math for teachers, reading for teachers and child development. She never tired of reading and learning new things., During a career spanning five decades, Margaret lived in several different communities, ranging far afield from her rural beginnings. She taught food and nutrition at Prairie View College, Texas; Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo.; and North Carolina Central College (University), Durham, N.C. She taught commercial foods at Virginia State University for five years; served as acting director of home economics for one year at Morgan College, Md.; and director, home economics and food and nutrition at St. Paul's College, Lawrenceville, Va. She held supervisory positions in the nursery/elementary school programs at Prairie View College (1945-1947) and Virginia State University (1955-1956). Margaret retired in June 1978, after teaching in the Chesterfield County, Va., school system for 16 years., Margaret was a devout Christian. She loved the Lord; she loved to serve Him and let her light shine in her daily life. She was confirmed at St. Titus Episcopal Church, Durham. N.C., on June 1, 1949. On May 30, 1953 she, transferred her membership to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 228 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va., remaining a communicant there until her death. At the age of 80 years old, she officially became a "Diamond" of the church, although she had long been a precious jewel in St. Stephen's crown. A faithful congregant, Margaret supported her church with her prayers, presence, her tithes and offerings; not to mention her lighter than air yeast rolls, the feathery, mile-high cakes and other delectable dishes that became staples of St. Stephen's feasts., While her children were growing up, she taught them to serve by her example of teaching an elementary church school class, volunteering as an advisor to the Girl Scout troop, being a very active mom in the Jack & Jill Club of America, and observing the sacraments and teachings of the church. Through the years she manifested her commitment to St. Stephen's by functioning as treasurer of the Golden Age/Gold Card Club; vice chairman, Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Petersburg Convocation; chairman, ECW Petersburg Convocation; parish vice president, St. Stephen's ECW; senior warden, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church; member, St. Stephen's diocesan representative member, Department of Missions; Lay Ministry Commission, Diocese of Southern Virginia; and chairperson, nominations, Diocese of Southern Virginia. On Sept. 13, 1987, she was received into the Order of the Daughters of the King, an Episcopal order of prayer and service. It was a high point in her walk with Jesus and her prayer ministry., A long-time resident of Ettrick, Va., Margaret Reed was very much a citizen of Chesterfield County and the Petersburg/Tri-City area. She was a member and former chairperson of the Zimmer House Board of Managers. She was a volunteer with the Junior Red Cross, and Girl Scouts of America, she also devoted time to the elderly as a member of the Planning Council of the Gillfield Crater Nutrition Program and the Senior Citizens Council of Petersburg Planning Commission. Licensed by the IRS, she provided tax assistance to senior citizens for several years., Until she was well into her 80s, Margaret maintained a challenging schedule of activities, chauffeuring herself around town wherever she needed to go. In addition to her church and community activities, she belonged to several bridge clubs, including The Collegiate Bridge Club, the Big Slammers and The Twelve of Us. Her professional affiliations included the American Teachers Association (ATA), Virginia Teachers Association (VTA), American Dietetic Association (ADA), National Education Association (NEA), Virginia Education Association (VEA), Chesterfield Education Association (CEA). She was a life member of her beloved Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Margaret was the epitome of elegance and grace. She was always beautifully attired, dressed stylishly in clothing of her own creation. She delighted in cooking, baking, sewing and maintaining an immaculately tasteful home. Her favorite things were her family, her church, and her friends., She will always be loved and remembered, but sorely missed, by her daughters, Katherine W. Coles and Deborah W. Broadus (Kevin); grandchildren, Robert Miles, Bryon Coles, Kevin Coles, Kara Broadus and Brian Broadus; great-grandchildren, Teya Miles, Chris Tatum, Tyler Gatlin, Chase Gatlin, Bryon Coles, Bryonna Coles, Khalia Coles, Kamiya Coles, Bryce Broadus, Jade Broadus, Moian Broadus, Brian Broadus II and Tamisha W.; nephew, Reginald Sallee (Fayna); great-niece, Claudette Sallee; great-nephew, Thomas Sallee; former son-in-law, Archie Coles Jr.; her loving aides, Gale Hunter, Yvonne Smith, Gwendolyn Williams and Betty Crawley; her loving lifelong friend, Evelyn Jemison; a host of deeply cherished friends and numerous other devoted relatives and friends whose lives she touched., A Requiem Mass will be held noon Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 228 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va. The interment to follow at the Blandford Cemetery., The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon the day of the services at the church., An Omega Omega service will be performed by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. from 6 until 7 p.m. on Friday at the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., The family will also receive friends at 20509 Southlawn Ave., Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 526-9487., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Reed |
He was born in Charlottesville on June 25, 1928, the son of the late Marion and Nelda Huffman Snoddy., Mr. Snoddy graduated from Lane High School in 1945, was a United States Marine Staff Sergeant during the Korean War, and retired from Prudential Securities in 1990. He was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville., He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joanne B. Snoddy; his son, Michael Snoddy and his wife, Kathy; two grandchildren, Chad and Erica, all of Harrisonburg; one brother, Robert O. Snoddy and his wife, Mary Elizabeth, of Charlottesville; and number of nieces and nephews., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Kimberleigh Wells officiating., Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens., The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, at the funeral home. |
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BARRETT, Mark D., 41, of Chesterfield, passed away September 14, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Tanya; his children, Madison and Reese; his parents, Patricia and John; sister, Michele Morris and her husband, Keith; sisters-in-law, Amanda Bobbitt and Jennifer Fox and her husband, Mark; four nieces and nephews, Chance, Jessica, Michael and Tye. Mark was currently employed with the Virginia State Police and a member of the Search and Recovery Team. He was also a former funeral director with Bliley's Funeral Home. Mark lived life to the fullest playing soccer with his buddies, diving, the Dallas Cowboys, spending his time in Deltaville, and most of all, the time he spent with his family. The family will receive friends 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with a 7 p.m. vigil service at Catholic Church of the Epiphany, 11000 Smoketree Dr., also where a funeral liturgy will be held 10 a.m. Friday. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VSPA Emergency Relief Fund, Trooper Mark Barrett Memorial Fund, 6944 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, Va. 23225. |
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Martha Maxine Hart VIRGINIA BEACH - Martha Maxine Hart went to be with the Lord on Sept. 14, 2010. She was 66 years old. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, William C. Hart. She is also survived by three children, Cary Bowman of McConnellstown, Pa., William C. Hart II of Virginia Beach and Brandi J. Hart of Virginia Beach. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The people who preceded her in death are Donnelle Wilson of Virginia Beach, Gerldine Gibbioney of Pennsylvania, and Robin Bowman of Pennsylvania She will be missed very deeply. If anyone would like to make a donation you may offer it to the Diabetes Foundation of Virginia Beach in her honor. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, with Ernest L. Trueblood officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
Mary C. Aherron CHESAPEAKE - Mary C. Aherron, 91, passed away Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 22, 1919 the daughter of the late John and Mary Call and was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Kenneth E. Aherron. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Feller and husband Raymond; son, Kenny Aherron Jr. and wife Pam; four grandchildren, John Feller, Amy Saunders, Stephanie Feller and husband Nick, and Travis Aherron and wife Nina; three great-grandchildren, Austin, Chayton and Brogan; two brothers, John and Henry Call. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 1146 Rodgers St., Chesapeake, VA 23324. The interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. The viewing will begin today with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com. |
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Sep 16, 2010 Mary Ida Bray, 61, of Martinsville, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at the Golden Living Center. She was born in Portsmouth on Nov. 27, 1948, to Robert E. and Virginia Barnes Paulson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Bray. She attended Goodwill Baptist Church. Surviving are one sister, Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Smith of Martinsville; five nieces and nephews; and six great- nieces and great-nephews. No service has been planned. Arrangements were made at Bassett Funeral Service. |
MARY JANE DALE CHAPEL HILL, NC-Mary Jane Dale, 84, passed away Monday, September 13, 2010 evening in the company of her family in Willis. She is survived by: her husband William Dale, of Chapel Hill, and his three children and three grandchildren; her daughter, Susan Penniall, with husband, George Ball, of Willis, and their children and grandchildren; and her son, Christopher Penniall, along with his wife, Kris Penniall, and daughters, currently of Singapore. A life celebration will be held in Chapel Hill, N.C. |
Mrs. Mary M. Goldwire, of 21235 Courthouse Road, Yale, Va., 23897, departed this life on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at the Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va., Family will receive friends at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at the R.E. Pearson and Son Funeral Home Chapel, 356 Halifax St., Emporia, VA 23847. A funeral service will be held at St. Mark Baptist Church of Clyo, Ga., at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010., The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the Hospice Care of Virginia , the staff of Waverly Health Care and Rehabilitation Center and the staff of Southside Regional Medical Center. The family would like to thank everyone for the kind words, cards and expressions of love shown to our loved one., Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional staff of R.E. Parson and Son Funeral Services Inc., 556 Halifax St., Emporia, VA 23847, (434) 634-2162, |
CARTER, Miss Mary N., died at Johnston-Willis Hospital on Sunday, September 5, 2010, following a massive stroke. She was born in Sandy Hook, Virginia, on March 21, 1923. Moving to Richmond at an early age, she attended the public schools and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Afterwards, she was educated at Mary Washington College. Miss Carter worked for the Life Insurance Company of Virginia until she retired to care for her aging parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Carter. Miss Carter's interests were many and varied: serving in different capacities at Tabernacle Baptist Church; traveling throughout the world; gardening; babysitting; and doing needlework of all kinds. In recent years, Miss Carter enjoyed life at Spring Arbor of Salisbury Residential Assisted Living in Midlothian, Virginia, where she kept busy with her friends at worship services, musical programs, exercise classes, baking activities, and afternoon teas. Her loving, sweet, gentle, and generous spirit blessed all those who knew her. They are included as survivors along with her family: Caralie Brown; Diana Chandler and sons, Robert and Michael; Elizabeth N. Clements and daughters, Mary Anne and Carolyn, grandchildren Edward, Casey, Melissa, Christina, and Brittany and seven great-grandchildren; Steve and Nancye Gaj and son, Carter; Beanie Kelly and children, Paul and Caran; Roland and Louise Metcalf and children, Kimberly and Benson; and Helen Parrish. A memorial service was held at Spring Arbor of Salisbury, 14001 Turnberry Lane, in Midlothian, Virginia, on Monday, September 13 at 4 p.m. A private burial was held at Riverview Cemetery in Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. |
Mattie Ophelia Jones PORTSMOUTH - Mattie "Moma Mattie" Ophelia Jones, 96, of the 2300 block of Oak St., died Sept. 12, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Norfolk County, Virginia, and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Chesapeake, and served as a missionary and member of the Happy Am I Matrons Auxiliary, Senior Choir, Busy Bees and gospel choir. She was also "Mother of the Church." She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Jones; and sisters, Pearline and Lucille Griffin. Survivors include four daughters, Joan Shepherd (Waverly) of Brooklyn, N.Y., Magdaline Yarbra (the late John Alexander), Constance Hines (the late Rufus) and Debbra Jones, all of Portsmouth; one sister, Patsy Holloway of San Diego; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. in New Hope Baptist Church, 1317 Gust Lane, Chesapeake, with Pastor Sammie L. Logan presiding. Burial will follow in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. "Rock of the family" and "pillar of the community," you will be greatly missed. |
BOE In loving memory of Medy J. Boe on your first year in Heaven. We love and miss you. Love, Your Family |
Melissa A. Carpenter VIRGINIA BEACH - Melissa A. Carpenter, 55, after a courageous battle with cancer, passed away at home Sept. 14, 2010, surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren. Melissa was born in Virginia Beach, and graduated from Princess Anne High School in 1973 before attending Radford University. She and her husband Jack chose to settle back in Virginia Beach to raise their family. In 1987 Melissa attended Sentara's Cardio Vascular School after which she worked at Sentara Norfolk General Hopsital and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters as a cardiovascular tech in the Cath Lab. She loved her work and was dedicated to those she cared for as well as her many co-workers. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Jack; her children, Heather Carpenter, Jason Carpenter, Amy Carpenter-Bryan and Chris Carpenter; her grandchildren, Savanna, Sadie and Isabelle Clark and Tyler Bryan, her mother, Pauline Hurd, her brother Phillip Hurd and wife Evie; her sister, Debbie Wingfield; nephews and nieces, Jeff and Caitlin Hurd, E.C. Wingfield and wife Kirsty, Amanda Fuss and husband Gerry; and a sister-in-law, Phyllis Davis and husband Mike. She was predeceased by her father, Bill Hurd who died in 1997. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Cornerstone Baptist Church with the Rev. Fred Braswell officiating. The entombment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
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Lila Ruth S. Messick NORFOLK - Lila Ruth Sawyer Messick went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010. Mrs. Messick was ..... |
Funeral services for Michael L. Hayes, of 114 Culpepper Ave., Petersburg, who died on Tuesday morning at Southside Regional Medical Center, will be conducted at noon Saturday from the Chapel of the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg; the Rev. Larry Robinson, assistant pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, officiating. Interment will be in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park., Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
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Mildred L. Faulks CHESAPEAKE - The Rev. Dr. Mildred L. Faulks, 59, of the 4100 block of Sunkist Road, died Sept. 13, 2010 in Suffolk. A funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Friday in Manna Missionary Baptist Church, 3104 Camelot Blvd., Chesapeake. Burial will follow in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
HUSKEY, Mrs. Mildred G., of Blackstone, died September 14, 2010. Survived by a daughter, Brenda Taylor; and a son, Steven Huskey, both of Richmond; a sister, Mary Ann Speas of Stanley, N.C.; a brother, David S. George of Cumberland, Va.; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her brother, Boyce T. George. A memorial service will be conducted at 12 noon September 25, at Fitzgerald Baptist Church in Cumberland. Local arrangements by Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory, South Hill. Condolences to crowderhitecrews.com. |
Muriel S. Foley, Muriel S. Foley died on Friday, September 10, 2010, at a local hospital., She was born in Swords, Georgia, on April 4, 1914., She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Mark and Dr. Patricia Foley and her grandchildren, Leah and Daniel Foley., She and her husband moved to Charlottesville in 1993 where they embraced their new life with a community of friends and family., There is a planned celebration of her life 2 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2010, at Teague Funeral Service, 2260 Ivy Road, Charlottesville., In lieu of flowers the family asks to please consider the following local charities Habitat for Humanity, specifically Women Build, Meals on Wheels or our local SPCA. |
Olin L. Roberson Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Olin Lendon Roberson Jr., 86, passed away peacefully at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Sept. 13, 2010 with family by his side. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Olin L. Roberson of Georgia. Raised in Georgia, he was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Naval Air Rework Facility at the Naval Air Station in Norfolk after more than 30 years of service. His hobbies included boat racing, metal machining, and short wave radio. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 65 years, Grace D. Roberson; his son, Olin L. Roberson III of Chesapeake; and grandsons Mark and Michael. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the American Heart Association . Altmeyer Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. |
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Owen A. Osfolk PORTSMOUTH - Owen Anton Osfolk, 12 weeks old, died in his parents' arms at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk on Sept. 13, 2010. After conquering a premature birth, he unexpectedly contracted a bacteria infection and passed gently into the arms of Jesus. Owen is the son of Kevin and Mandi Osfolk of Portsmouth. He is the answer to their prayers, and they waited for his birth with joyful expectation. During his brief visit on earth, he captured the hearts of everyone and was held close by his parents and grandparents. He was loved by all who met him, and will be greatly missed. A graveside service will be held Friday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Owen Osfolk's name to the Special Care Unit of Norfolk General Hospital. Owen is survived by his parents, Kevin and Mandi Osfolk of Portsmouth; his maternal grandparents, Earl and Marilyn Cook of Norfolk, Ray and Donna Quesenberry of Portsmouth; his maternal great-grandmother, Germaine Cook; his paternal grandparents, Tony and Hannelore Osfolk of Chesapeake, and Donna Quesenberry of Portsmouth; his aunts, Lara Cook, Angie Hardin and Stefanie Osfolk; his uncles, Mark Amurao and Christopher Cook; and his cousins, Tori Amurao, Cody Cook, Kadin Cook, Brittney Hardin and Olivia Grace. We will eternally remember his journey and never forget his fight. |
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GUTHRIE, Pat, 75, of Richmond, died Tuesday, September 14, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Marty Lewis (Chris); son, Chuck Guthrie (Mary); her twin sister, Peg Nestor; son-in-law, Robert Reinstein; eight grandchildren and their families. The family will receive friends for memorial visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturaday in the mausoleum at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 11220 Nucklos Rd. |
Pat was an avid gourmet chef and enjoyed doing different needlepoint projects. She created many beautiful needlepoint works that now decorate her residence and the homes of her children and relatives. |
Paul Edward Pannell Paul Edward Pannell, 68, of Philadelphia, Pa., and formerly of Long Island, passed Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, in Philadelphia, Pa. Born Dec. 8, 1941, in Halifax County, he was the son of the late Dall Pannell and Mrs. Jennie Marable Pannell. He was a member of First Buffalo Baptist Church, Long Island, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and an employee of the Philadelphia School District. Surviving are two sons, Troy Pannell, of Camp Springs, Md., and Edward Pannell, of Philadelphia, Pa.; one daughter, Yvette Pannell, of Oxon Hill, Md.; four brothers, Ronnie, Herbert and Carl Pannell, of Long Island, and William Pannell, of Ft. Washington, Md.; four sisters, Barbara Pannell and Beth Ann Thomas and Gloria Pannell, all of Long Island, and Eleaser Burrell, of Garner, N.C.; three grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Pannell. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, from First Buffalo Baptist Church by the Rev. Samuel Mitchell with interment in the church cemetery. Viewing and visitation will be Saturday at the church from noon until the time of the service. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, is in charge of arrangements. |
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Sep 16, 2010 The funeral for Randy Lee Robertson, 29, of Martinsville, who died Sept. 12, 2010, was held Wednesday at Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway. Director Kelly G. Ratcliff officiated. Burial was in the Lynch-Hodges family cemetery in Rocky Mount. Pallbearers were James David Bullins, Matt Coggins, Wayne Amos, David Edwards, Timmy Taylor, Billy Goins, Jeremiah Thomas, David "DE" Farmer, Robert Taylor and Ryan Handly. |
Raymond J. Amoreno CHESAPEAKE - Raymond J. Amoreno, 95, born July 30, 1915 in New York, N.Y., died Sept. 11, 2010. He was a World War II disabled veteran. He retired from the police force at the Norfolk Naval Base in 1973 and from the City of Virginia Beach as a golf course equipment mechanic in 1980. He was a member of the St. Matthew's Men's Club, the DAV No. 26, the Police Association of Virginia, the Knights of Columbus No. 10601 and No. 1162, the Alhambra Padul 69, and the South Norfolk Seniors Club. He was predeceased by his wife, Frances Amoreno. Survivors include four children, Frances Walker, Mickey and Bonnie Amoreno, Tom Amoreno and Jane Caldwell, and Jane Amoreno; 11 grandchildren, Susan, Ric and Joey Spears, Bill Walker, Frank, Carla, Marissa and Megan Walker, Mike, Rayna, Ruth and AJ Amoreno, Sandra, Steve, Tucker, Genny and Roan Weber, PJ Amoreno and Sam Kenkel; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A wake will be held today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel. The funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
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Richard David, Wald Sr., Richard David Wald Sr., 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2010, after a brief illness., Mr. Wald was born on September 11, 1924, in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of the late John R. and Emma Gulbrandson Wald., He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Engstrom Wald of Palmyra; his son, Richard Wald Jr. and his wife, Deborah, of Palmyra; his daughter, Anne Wald Wallace of Memphis, Tennessee; a son Robert Wald of Irvine, California; a sister, Audrey Wald Barron of Lewistown, Pennsylvania; a grandson, Ian Wallace of Memphis, Tennessee; a granddaughter, Veronica Wald of Canterbury, New Hampshire; step grand-children, Russ and Chris Payne of Charlottesville; a brother-in-law, William R. Engstrom of Laramie, Wyoming; and numerous nieces and nephews., In addition to his parents, Mr. Wald was preceded in death by his siblings, twin brother, Rolf Wald, Phyllis Henry, Solveig Horn and John R. Wald Jr., A memorial service to celebrate Mr. Wald's life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Mount Eagle Baptist Church, 2419 Buck Island Road, Charlottesville, Virginia, with the Reverend Sidney E. Craig officiating., The family wishes to extend their grateful appreciation to Hospice of the Piedmont for their aid and assistance over the past several months of Mr. Wald's illness., Thacker Brothers Funeral Home of Scottsville is handling the arrangements. |
BATTENFIELD, Richard J., 84, of Glen Allen, Va., departed this life on Monday, September 13, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Bettie P. Battenfield; his brother, Chris Battenfield and his wife, Jo, of Mechanicsville, Va.; his sister-in-law, Emily Gill of Richmond; and his brother-in-law, Beck Payne and his wife, Jean, of Aberdeen, Miss.; and four devoted daughters, Janice Green, Debbie Davis, Christy Cottrell and Kim Watts, all from the Richmond area. He is also survived by two sons-in-law, David Cottrell and Mark Watts. "Dickie Bird," as he was lovingly referred to by his grandchildren, was blessed with seven grandchildren, preceded in death by Daniel Connock, and survived by Danielle Taupier, Tony Biondi, Janelle Connock, Shawn Davis, Jamie Davis and Leah Cottrell. Dick was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1926. The family moved to Louisa County, Va., during the Great Depression. He later moved to Glen Allen, where he and his wife were proud residents for over 60 years. Dick worked for National Linen for over 20 years and then founded Battenfield Construction. He and his wife enjoyed an early retirement and spent 25 years wintering in Key Largo, Fla., with great friends and memories they both cherished. All who knew Dick would say he was a hardworking man who sported cool cars and loved practical jokes. He has a way of making you laugh, even in the toughest of times. We would like to thank his personal aide, Gloria Scott, for her compassionate care for our parents, as well as the staff, nurses and hospice care provided by Chestnut Grove. The family will have visitation on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 17, at Bliley's-Staples Mill, followed by interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
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Robert L. Forbes CAMDEN - Robert Layden Forbes, a loving father, 77, of the 300 block of Sleepy Hollow Road, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Forbes was born in Camden and was the son of the late Robert Lee Forbes and Cecile Marie Layden Forbes. He was a retired metals inspector with the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Mr. Forbes was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Forbes is survived by three daughters, Sarah Hamilton and husband Brad of Walkertown, N.C., Roberta Forbes of Wake Forest, N.C., and Tracy Howard and husband Joe of Wichita Falls, Texas; two sons, Jay Forbes and wife Linda of Livingston, Texas and Mac Forbes and wife Annette of Manvel, Texas; three sisters, Doris Sample and husband Vincent of Broadbrook, Conn., Carolyn Sanders and husband Garland of Elizabeth City and Janice Rich and husband Albert of Ithaca, N.Y.; a brother, Joe Forbes and wife Wanda of Camden; a grandchild, Robert Lee Forbes and wife Brandi of Alvin, Texas; and three great-grandchildren, Jacob, Alison and Zachary. A funeral will be held Friday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. at Sawyer's Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeffrey Sholar officiating. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service and at other times at the residence of his brother, Joe Forbes, 244 Sawyer's Creek Road, Camden, N.C. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Sawyer's Creek Baptist Church, 241 Sawyer's Creek Road, Camden, NC 27921, or to the Alzheimer's Association , 400 Oberlin Road Suite 200, Raleigh, N.C. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, is assisting the family. You may express condolences to the Forbes family by visiting www.twifordfh.com. |
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Sep 16, 2010 Robert Joseph Fain, 55, of Fieldale, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
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Robert Odell Crowder Jr. Robert Odell Crowder Jr. departed this life Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, in New Jersey. He was born Aug. 1, 1944, to the late Robert O. Crowder Sr. and Elizabeth Crowder. In additon to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, LewisTom Crowder, and a niece, Tameka Rose. He is survived by four devoted sisters, Julia Todd, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Deloris Goins, of Lynchburg, Edith Rose (Roger), of Lynchburg, and Lola Husain (Zafar), of Tobyhanna, Pa.; a loving and devoted fianc‚e, Gloria Sutherland, of Irvington, N.J.; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at First Baptist South Lynchburg with Pastor Carl B. Hutcherson officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery. Military Rites will be provided by American Legion Post 16 after the interment. His remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. The cortege will assemble at the church. Condolences can be e-mailed to comfuneral @aol.com. Community Funeral Home is directing. |
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Rosalie Cox Haney Rosalie Cox Haney, 74, of Pittsville, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. She was the loving wife of Edward Francis Haney for 55 years. Born April 8, 1936, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. Cox and Betty Harrison Cox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister. Rosalie was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a retired computer operator with the New Jersey State Police and was of the Presbyterian faith. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and cooking for her family and loved the beauty of nature. In addition to her husband, she leaves to cherish her memory five children, Edward T. Haney, of Pennington, N.J., Tammie Hatton, of Raleigh, N.C., Todd Haney, of Frenchtown, N.J., Troy Haney, of Charlotte Hall, Md., and Terri Murphy, of Pittsville; 15 grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers; and other relatives and friends. The family would like to thank everyone for their loving care and support. A celebration of her life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at Cornerstone Church of Christ in Chatham by Bob Paddock, minister. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Rosalie to American Heart Association , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058, or Cornerstone Church of Christ, 1186 North Fairview Road, Chatham, VA 24531. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road, (434) 239-2405, is assisting her family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritage funeralandcremation.com. |
A funeral service for Mrs. Rose B. Greene, "Mama Rose," of 516 Hoke Drive, Petersburg, who went on to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center, will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, with the Rev. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Dinwiddie. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 Thursday evening at the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home. The family will assemble at the residence one hour prior to the service., Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Please visit our website at |
Mrs. Rosemary Hall, 53, of 5212 Plum St., Richmond, Va. (formerly of Petersburg), departed this life on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at Retreat Hospital, Richmond, Va., She was the daughter of Daisy Jennings and Raymond Manson. Rose graduated from Petersburg High School in 1975 and retired from Defense General Supply Center in 2007. She attended Mt. Olivet Baptist Church until her health declined., Rose leaves to cherish her memories, a loving and devoted daughter and best friend, Tracey Hall (Terry) of Richmond, Va.; two grandchildren, Meosha Hall and Traquan Ellis; mother, Daisy Jennings (Raymond); father, Raymond Manson; three brothers, Earl Hill (Juanita), Anthony Manson and Jerome L. Manson; three sisters, Lorna (Penny) Hill (James), Sheryl Gaither (Eric) and Marcella Manson; nephews, Kwajalien Johnson, Byron and Clifford Vincent; nieces, Keisha Lewis, Talama and Rokasha Vincent, and Simone Prosise; aunts, Madeline Bennett and Mary Lou Hill; uncle, Raymond Hill; and a host of other relatives and friends; several devoted family and friends, among them, goddaughters, Carrie Ratliff (Darrel) of Virginia Beach, Va., and Crystal Baugh, Leon Batts Sr. (Queen), Sonja Hawkins, Jawana Faircloth, Carolyn Claiborne (Andrew), Judy Williams (Rodney), Sharon Ford, Mildred Goode, Jean Rives, Judy White and Arnette Wheat (Herbert Jr.)., Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr., pastor, and the Rev. Damion T. Batts, eulogist. The interment to follow at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park., The family will receive friends at 5212 Plum St., Richmond, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 490-2929., Family members are asked to assemble at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at 2252 Colston St., Petersburg, for the funeral processional to the church., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Hall 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, |
Deaconess Sarah Virginia Harris, a servant of the Lord, was called to rest on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, while residing at the Helping Hands Assisted Living Facility in Petersburg, Va., Sarah was born March 18, 1924, to the late Rev. Theatrick and Mary Bell Booker in Chesterfield, Va. "Aunt Sarah," as she was lovingly known to all, accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior early in life at Zion Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va., She graduated from Peabody High School in 1941, and attended Virginia State College (University)., Aunt Sarah retired from Boys Village, Chelterham, Md., where she was employed as a residential counselor. Upon returning to Petersburg, Va., she joined First Baptist Church, Harrison Street, where she served in many church ministries., Aunt Sarah is lovingly survived by a sister, Dorothy B. Exum of New York; stepdaughter, Natalie H. Meyers and granddaughter, Lauren N. Meyers, both of New Jersey; brother-in-law, Eugene Harris (Ann) of Ettrick, Va.; nephew, John H. Tabb Jr. (Rose) of Petersburg, Va.; nieces, Yancine Richardson (Theodore) of Midlothian, Va., Barbara Carter of California, Alicia Booker of New York, May Thompson of Maryland; and a host of other family members and friends., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at the First Baptist Church, 237 Harrison St., Petersburg, Va,; the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, pastor, officaiting. Interment to follow in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park., The family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at the chapel of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., The family may be contacted by calling (804) 763-2872., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Deaconess Harris 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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John L. Shelton CHESAPEAKE - John L. Shelton, 68, of White Chapel Arch, died Sept. 14, 2010 in his home. A native of Moundsville, ..... |
Sherman L. Reynolds A committal service for Sherman L. Reynolds will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon. The procession to the cemetery from the funeral home will leave at 10:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
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Helen Simmons VIRGINIA BEACH - On Sept. 14, 2010, Helen Simmons was called home to rest in peace by one of God's Angels. Helen ..... |
Spicy "Bette", W. Reid, Spicy "Bette" W. Reid, 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at her home., She was the daughter of the late Jerry Bledsoe and Lillian Tomlin Wade., Spicy was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence L. Reid; a brother, Jerry Wade; and five sisters, Helen Wilson, Velma Davis, Jean Welch, Ora June Benton, and Amelia Ann Bowden., She is survived by two sons, David A. Ross and John W. Ross; three daughters, Susan R. Walker, Karen R. Bartelme and Joan C. Sutton. She is also survived by three stepchildren, Gary A. Reid, Kenneth L. Reid and Brenda S. Jones. She leaves eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews., Spicy enjoyed knitting, needlepoint, quilting, tatting, and all crafts. She loved to play cards., A graveside service will be held at Augusta Memorial Park, 1 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, officiated by Dr. Glen A. Holman., There will be no public viewing or visitation at McDow Funeral Home, however, those wishing to share their memories with the family online may do so at, In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Lung Association, 39 South Gate Court, Suite 102, Harrisonburg, VA 22801-9663., Many thanks to the Hospice of the Shenandoah for their love, care, and support! |
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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 |
NEWPORT NEWS - Susanlyn I. Givens lost her courageous battle with cancer on Sept. 11, 2010. She was born June 13, 1951. |
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Willie H. Taylor NORFOLK - Willie H. Taylor, 77, passed away Sept. 7, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter, Anita Allen; ..... |
Thomas Ashby Newby Thomas Ashby Newby, 95, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. Son of the late Thomas Edward Newby and Otey Barden Newby, he was a native of Amelia County, born June 8, 1915. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ripley Newby. He is survived by three children, Thomas A. Newby Jr. and his wife, Charlotte, Judith N. Kerr and S. Kent Newby and his wife, Elizabeth; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. A graveside service will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at Sandy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Amelia. Mr. Newby attended Virginia Mechanics Institute in Richmond and Richmond Professional Institute and the University of Richmond. He began his career at VDOT in 1935 as an engineering aide. He worked his way up through various positions, serving as safety engineer, purchasing agent from 1958 to 1978 before retiring as Director of Administration in 1980. He served as past President of the Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing. He was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Boards of Directors of the Virginia Chapter of the Risk Insurance Management Society and the State Credit Union. During World War II, he served in Iceland and the European Theatre as a Captain in the Corp of Engineers 80th Division, retiring as a Lt. Col. from the Army Reserve. He was a charter member of Bon Air Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher. The children wish to express their deepest appreciation and love to the Bon Air neighbors and friends, the Bon Air Baptist Church community and the employees at VDOT for enriching the lives of their parents and their own families for over 50 years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Road, Richmond, VA 23235, or the Alzheimer's Association , 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060. |
CARTER, Thomas O'Connell Sr., 73, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 13, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Henry Carter and Johnnie Lee Matthews Carter; 10 brothers and sisters, Wilbur, George, Sam, Herbert, Kitty, Helen, Margaret, Richard, Delores and Harry. He is survived by his brother, Leonard Carroll Carter and his wife, Barbara; four children, Vickie Carter McKinley, David Wayne Carter, Thomas O'Connell Carter Jr. and Bryan Keith Carter; grandchildren, Fred, Rebecca, Jennifer and James Weymouth, David, Daniel, Joseph, Michael, Christopher, Jeremy, Sean, Rose, Kelly and Mauve Carter; great-grandchildren, Cambell, Riley, Victoria, Alivia, Alexandria, Mallory, Liam, Lexi and Ariel Marie; a host of nieces and nephews, and longtime friend, Minnie Mitchell. Mr. Carter was a U.S. Army veteran serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. Interment in Rosewell Memorial Cemetery, Hayes, Va., Saturday, 2 p.m. |
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Harry W. Torbert CHESAPEAKE - Harry Westmoreland Torbert, 69, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. ..... |
Travis K. Owens CAMDEN - Travis Kenneth Owens, 74, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 at his residence. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from the Virginia Army National Guard 111th Artillery in Portsmouth. After retirement, he worked as a lawnmower mechanic in Sunbury, N.C., and Chesapeake. In the early 1970s, he and his wife, Dorothy, leased and operated Halstead Ranch in Chesapeake. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Grimes Owens; daughters, Charlan and Michelle Owens of Camden, and Kennie Owens Williams and husband Bill of Suffolk; brothers, "R.B." and Wilton Owens of Macclesfield, N.C. A memorial service will be held at Geneva Baptist Church in Camden at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, followed by visitation with the family in the church fellowship hall. Memorial donations may be made to Geneva Baptist Church, 812 NC Hwy. 343 N., Camden, NC 27921. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, is assisting the family. You may express condolences to the Owens family by visiting www.twifordfh.com. |
VELVA ELLEN WEEKS ROCKVILLE, MD-Velva Ellen Weeks, 70, formerly of Floyd, VA, died on Sunday, September 12, 2010, at her sister's home in Rockville. She was born in Floyd and was the daughter of the late General Jewel and Gazelle Robertson Weeks. She was also predeceased by two brothers, General J. Weeks, Jr. and Richard Weeks, and one niece, Julie Weeks. She retired from Raytheon after 38 years of service. After retirement, she was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and League of Women voters She is survived by: her sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Aaron Russell of Rockville; three brothers and four sisters-in-law, Clyde and Mary Weeks of Chicago, Il, Carl and Selma Weeks of Fredericksburg, Allen and Katherine Weeks of Floyd and Sheila Weeks of Dedham, MA. She is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews, Donald Weeks (Brenda) of Auburn, ME, Bobby Weeks (Suzy) of Dedham, MA, Mary Czyras (Rich) of Canton, MA, Michael Weeks of Lake Zurich, IL, Donald Weeks and Linda Weeks, both of Chicago, IL, Debbie Boothe (Rick) of Darnestown , MD, John Russell (Marlo) of Severna Park, MD, Greg Russell (Karen) of Laurel, MD, Alvin Weeks(Genia) of Spotsylvania, VA, Arline Parker (Kris) of King George, VA, Derek Weeks (Britney) of Summerville, GA and Sarah Weeks of Glen Allen, VA. Many great and great-great nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or, , Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2010 at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren, 409 Ridgeview Road NW, Floyd with Rev. Richard Thomas and Rev. Marvin Wade officiating. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday September 16, 2010 at Maberry Funeral Home. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be made by visiting |
Vernell Barnes Goodwyn PORTSMOUTH - Vernell Barnes Goodwyn, 72, of the 1400 block of Block Horne Ave., loved the Lord and transitioned to her eternal home Sept. 13, 2010, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. She was born in Wilson County, North Carolina and was a member of New First Baptist Church Taylorsville in Portsmouth, where she was a member of the concert choir. Mrs. Goodwyn retired as a senior lab technician with Proctor & Gamble, and was a longtime part-time customer service representative with QVC for 15 years. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, William L. Goodwyn; three daughters, Wanda Regina Jones, Carolene Goodwyn-Harris (Clinton) and O'neka Thorne; two sons, Tyrone Goodwyn Sr. (Adrienne), Daryl Hosea Goodwyn Sr. (Gwendolyn); her mother, Laurina Thorne; sister, Vivian Wilder (Clyde); brother, Alvin Thorne (Connie); seven grandchildren, Tyrone Jr., Riki, Christina, Daryl Jr., Gerrod, Chance and Maya; three great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Ernest Goodwyn and Prince Goodwyn; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was predeceased by John Eddie Barnes and William Henry Thorne. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in New First Baptist Church Taylorsville, Portsmouth, by the Rev. James Wynn. Entombment is in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. The body will be viewed Friday from noon to 7 p.m. The family will be at the residence. The body will be in church Saturday at 10 a.m. Fisher Funeral Homes 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is in charge, www.fisherfuneral.com. |
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The arrangements by O.H. Smith and Son Funeral Home, 3007 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607, (757) 380-8871. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
GREGG, Walter E. "Ned" Jr., of Kilmarnock, Va., formerly of Essex Fells, N.J., died peacefully on September 6, 2010, at 92. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Jenney Gregg; his daughter, Lois Julia Gregg; and his son, Thomson "Tom" Ray Gregg. He is survived by his brother, Roland; his sister, Betsy; his son, Walter E. "Ted" Gregg III and his wife, Sharilen C. Gregg; Tom's wife, Kristen V. Gregg; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Ned grew up in Baltimore, Md., graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1936. He graduated from Cornell University in 1939 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. For 37 years, he was a manufacturer's representative in the power transmission field. For 10 years, he was a regional sales manager and then a vice-president for Eaton Corp. Recently, he was employed by Jokell in Chesapeake, Va. He was a lifelong sailor on Long Island Sound, the Chesapeake Bay and the Caribbean. A memorial service will be held at Wicomico Episcopal Church in Wicomico Church, Va., at 2 p.m. on September 18. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made, in Ned's name to the Northern Neck Free Health Clinic, P.O. Box 1694, Kilmarnock, Va. 22482. |
Walter Robert Pope BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. Walter Robert Pope, 90, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at his residence. To view survivors and funeral arrangements, please visit our Web site at |
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Irene P. Whitlow PORTSMOUTH - Irene Parker Whitlow, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. Mrs. Whitlow was born in Portsmouth, the daughter ..... |
Willard Russell Whited RAVEN, Va. Funeral services for Willard Russell Whited will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Va., with Rev. Dennis White and Rev. Phillip Cook officiating. Interment will follow in the Plaster Cemetery at Pine Creek, Va. Military honors will be conducted at the graveside by |
A viewing will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A homegoing celebration will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at Cornerstone Worship Center, 55 Tidemill Lane, Hampton, Va. |
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John D. Wooten Sr. NORFOLK - John D. Wooten Sr., pastor of Mount Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church, passed away peacefully Sept. 12, 2010. Son ..... |
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Jacqueline H. Yancey NORFOLK - Jacqueline Hendricks Yancey, 50, of the 1400 block of E. Tanners Creek Drive passed away Sept. 11, 2010. She ..... |
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