Aaron Plaster , Sr. |
Oct 22, 2010 Aaron Lee Plaster Sr., 78, of Bassett, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
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Alpha M. Handy |
Oct 22, 2010 The funeral for Alpha Mae Handy, 99, of Stuart, who died Oct. 19, 2010, was held Thursday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. J.R. Vipperman officiating. Burial was in Schoolfield Cemetery in Danville. Pallbearers were Daniel Quesenberry, Jamie Stokes, Jim Vipperman and Curtis McBride. |
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Frances Corine Bland NORFOLK - Frances Corine Bland, 67, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 at City Hospital, Martinsburg, W.Va. She was born Nov. 15, ..... |
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Bret L. Falde VIRGINIA BEACH - Bret Lyle Falde passed June 2, 2010 in Orlando, Fla. The eagle took flight onto a greater place. Bret was born Jan. 5, 1967 in Mountain View, Calif. He was a graduate of Green Run High School 1985 and the Norfolk Naval Ship Yard Apprentice School. He was employed with Proctor & Gamble. Bret was predeceased by his father, Larry B. Falde Sr. He is survived by his mother, Penny Falde of Virginia Beach; brother, Larry Falde of Orlando; sisters and their spouses, Sherry and Les White, LaFawn and Mike Elliott, all of Virginia Beach; nieces and nephews, Michael Brite, Renee Galloway, Ashley Brite, Bree Elliott, Tony Elliott of Virginia Beach, Shailah Falde of Orlando, and partner, Steve Paradis of Orlando. Bret overcame many obstacles and challenges in his life. His two-year battle with cancer was fought with relentless courage and remarkable strength. We miss his playful sense of humor, gruffness, and unwavering spirit. Share memories of Bret with family and friends during a celebration of his life at Doc Taylor's/Seaside in Virginia Beach, 23rd St. & Pacific, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. |
Carl "C.D." Moore SALTVILLE, Va. Carl "C.D." Moore, age 79, passed away on Oct. 21, 2010, in the Johnston Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. The D.R. Henderson Funeral Home is serving the Moore family. Online condolences may be sent to |
BROOKS He was an angel born and an angel set free, who now has the job of watching over me. In loving memory of my son and our brother, Carlton H. (Coy) Brooks, who passed away five years ago today. In each of our hearts, you will always stay. ~ Love always, Carlton T. Brooks, father; Joanne Holliday and Carla Brooks, sisters. |
In 2004, the couple retired to their favorite vacationing spot, Williamsburg, Va. She worked for a brief while at Busch Gardens in the country of Ireland in a job she loved. |
A funeral service for Mrs. Carolyn Laverne King Taylor, 52, 208 Wren St., Prince George, who departed this life unexpectedly, Sunday afternoon, Oct. 17, 2010, will be held noon Saturday, Oct. 23, from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Prince George, the Rev. F. Lamont Gooden, pastor, and the Rev. A. Carl Prince, pastor of Mount Hope Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Hope Baptist Church Cemetery., The family may be contacted at the following numbers, 957-5650 or 458-8312. The family is asked to assemble at the residence at 11 a.m. on the day of the service., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director., Condolences may be sent on our website |
CARTER, Charles Sylvester "Peter" Sr., departed this life October 21, 2010. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. |
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Charles Lawrence Govsky Charles Lawrence Govsky, age 81, of Gainesville, Va., died at his home on October 18, 2010. Charles was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on August 23, 1929, to the late John and Mabel Govsky. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force. His wife of 40 years, Ruth McGuigan Govsky, died in 1991. Charles is survived by his wife, Joy Govsky, whom he married in 1996, two daughters, Margie Ray (Allen) of Atlanta, Ga., Joanne Woodward (Sam) of Bristow, Va., a son, Larry Govsky (Debbie) of Rockville, Md., step-sons Kevin Colliton (Sue) and Brian Colliton (Dawn) of Salisbury, Md., Mark Colliton (Jacquie) of St. Petersburg, Fla., Sean Colliton (Lisa) of Poolesville, Md., Gavin Colliton (Patti) of Lexington, Va., and brother, Jack Govsky of Mt. Laurel, N.J. Charles is also survived by sixteen grandchildren, one great grandchild and many nieces and nephews., Charles retired from IBMs Federal Systems Division in 1987 after 32 years. He was also a well known square dance caller in the MD/VA area for over 20 years. Charles was a past Grand Knight of Ascension Council #9285, Knights of Columbus, and was a Knight for over 50 years. He was also a member of Bishop Flaherty 4th Degree Assembly #1678, Manassas, Va. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church serving as Eucharist Minister for many years. Charles was a member of the Heritage Hunt LSTV Team and enjoyed tennis and golf., The family will receive friends at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City, Va., on Friday, October 22, 2010, from 5 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 12975 Purcell Road, Manassas, VA 22111 on Saturday, October 23, 2010, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery., Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Hospice or Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements by Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, Dale City, Va. |
Charles W. Mayfield VIRGINIA BEACH - Charles W. Mayfield passed away Sept. 18, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Janice and two daughters, Cady and Christine. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 24, at 12:30 p.m. at London Bridge Baptist Church on Potters Road, Virginia Beach. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org. |
She was at her happiest when surrounded by the people she loved. She took the most pleasure out of family get-togethers and holidays. The LORD has granted her peace and has gained a new angel in Heaven. |
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James O. Churchill WASHINGTON - James O. Churchill, 66, departed this life peacefully Oct. 13, 2010. An interment service will be held at 2 ..... |
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Travis Cooper NORFOLK - On Oct. 19, 2010 Travis Cooper, 40, born in Independence, Mo., and raised in Norfolk, left us to go to ..... |
FARMER, Cora R., entered eternal rest October 21, 2010. Arrangements entrusted to: www.wilsonafs.com |
Corine M. Hawkins CHESAPEAKE - Corine M. Hawkins, 86, of the 2300 block of Lloyd Drive, died Oct. 19, 2010, at her home. A native of Norfolk County, she was the widow of John T. Hawkins Sr. and had retired after 20 years from Norfolk General Hospital. Mrs. Hawkins was a member of Oakwood Chapel Church in Norfolk and the Flower Club. Survivors include daughters, Alice Menefee (Diamond) and Olivia Goffigan; sons, John Hawkins Jr. (Joyce) and Gregory Hawkins (June); brother, Sanford Ware Sr.; grandchildren, Felicia Goffigan, Michael Goffigan and Diamond Menefee Jr. (Tramaine); and great-grandchildren, Kenton Ried and Amare Menefee. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Oakwood Chapel Church by Minister Carolyn Barrington. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be today from 3 to 7 p.m. at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home. She will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Saturday. E. A. Hughes Funeral Home is in charge. You may sign the guest register at www.eahughes.biz. |
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Lila T. Davis VIRGINIA BEACH - Lila T. Davis, 86, passed away Oct. 17, 2010 in her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. ..... |
Dolly Varney Miller HONAKER, Va. Funeral services for Mrs. Dolly Varney Miller will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, with Rev. Roger Phillips, Rev. Virgil Musick, and Rev. Eugene Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon, Va. Pallbearers will be Brian Miller, Barry Miller, Mike Miller, Bobby Allen Miller, Mike Bartemy, Jackie Miller and Zack Miller. Online condolences may be sent to |
Dura Jean Chaffin Maust JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. Dura Jean Chaffin Maust, 54, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, at her home. She was born in Abingdon, Va., daughter of the late Beecher and Leona Estella Kiser Chaffin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Maust; two brothers, Stanley Chaffin and Luther Trenton Chaffin; and one sister, Regina Kay Chaffin Clay. She is survived by nine brothers and one sister, Clinton Chaffin and wife, Ruth of Cleveland, Va., Clayton Chaffin and wife, Blanche of Dante, Va., Denton Chaffin and wife, Shirley of North Carolina, Benton Chaffin of Dante, Charlotte "Sissy" Chaffin of Virginia, Danny Chaffin and wife, Cathy of Castlewood, Va., Billy Chaffin and wife, Tanya of Pilot, Va., Scotty Chaffin of Jonesborough, Tenn., Randal Chaffin and wife, Vivian of Castlewood, and Doyte Chaffin and wife, Cathy of Evans, Ga.; two stepsons, Eric Maust and wife, Jackie of Georgia, and Greg Maust and wife, Gemma of Washington, D.C; three step-grandsons; three step-granddaughters; three special nieces, Heather Sarah, and Courtney; two special nephews, Jacob and Tyler; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Dura Jean Chaffin Maust will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, with Rev. Lanny Powers officiating. Interment will follow in Chaffin Family Cemetery, Russell County, Va. Pallbearers will be B.J. Chaffin, Scotty Chaffin, D.J. Chaffin, Jason Wilson, Lucas Chaffin, Matthew Chaffin, D.W. Chaffin, and Jacob Chaffin. Honorary pallbearer will be Tyler Chaffin. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood. Online condolences may be sent to the Maust family through our Web site and a video tribute may be viewed at |
Dwayne L. Blankenship |
Oct 22, 2010 The funeral for Dwayne Lee Blankenship, 59, of Collinsville, who died Oct. 18, 2010, was held Thursday at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville Chapel, with Dr. David Adkins officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Dale Billips, Christopher Barrett, Sonny Farmer, Michael Blankenship, Rand Leonard, Richard Reed Jr., Justin Turner and Larry Barrett. |
GLOUCESTER - Dwight Wayne Proctor, husband of Marie Proctor, was called home to our Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Wayne was retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of service as a First Sergeant. |
Edna DeJarnette Chocklett Edna DeJarnette Chocklett, 84, of Bull Creek Rd., Nathalie passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Medical College of VA Hospital, Richmond. She was the wife first to the late Hunter DeJarnette and secondly to the late Gerald Chocklett. Mrs. Chocklett was born in Brookneal, June 11, 1926 a daughter of the late Breckenridge C. O'Donnell and Georgie Hinkins O'Donnell. She was a member of Clover Bottom Baptist Church and a retired employee of General Electric. She is survived by a son, Wayne DeJarnette of Nathalie; a son-in-law, Emmitt (Pop) Mason of Brookneal; two grandchildren, L. H. Mason and fianc‚e Hope of Nathalie, Cathy L. Mason of Nathalie; four great-grandchildren, Colton, Alyssa, Alex and Mason. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Anne Mason. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday, October 23, 2010 by the Rev. Jerry Stanfield and the Rev. Francisco Muniz at the DeJarnette Family Cemetery on highway 40, Nathalie. The family will receive friends at the residence. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Halifax Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal is in charge of arrangements. |
Elizabeth Carter Holloman Ann Jones of Lynchburg was notified of the death of her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Carter Holloman who departed this life on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 in Baltimore, MD. Elizabeth is the sister of James Jones III "Jimmy" of Baltimore. Funeral arrangements pending. Courtesy of Community Funeral Home. |
Evelyn Daniel Joy Evelyn Daniel Joy, 90, of Joy Rd., Brookneal passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the Summit Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Paul J. Joy for 60 years. Mrs. Joy was born in Campbell County, March 9, 1920, a daughter of the late Charlie B. Daniel and Dora Holland Daniel. She was a long time member of Union Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by, two daughters, Beverly J. Shotwell and husband Carroll of Lexington, Shirley J. Creasey and husband Jim of Forest; twin sons, Barry Joy and wife Donna of Appomattox, Barney Joy and wife Brenda of Brookneal; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bridie Bradley of Brookneal and Arie Elder of Buckingham. She was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Union Hill Baptist Church by the Rev. James D. Newman with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:00 pm Friday, October 22, 2010 at Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal and the residence other times. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Hill Baptist Church, the or a charity of your choice. |
ENGLEHART, Earl Conrad Jr. You are loved and missed each and every day. Love, Diana, Elyse, D.J. and Jackson |
BROWN, Earnest G., 52, formerly of 3309 5th Ave., entered eternal life October 17, 2010. He is survived by his mother, Pastor Thelma Jordan; four brothers, five sisters, a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Friday, October 22, 2010, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 1st and Federal streets. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the Glorious Church of God in Christ, 1525 Jacquelin St. Elder Linwood Manuel officiating. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. |
Elbert Hall BRISTOL, Va. Elbert Hall, age 70, passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at his home. He was born Feb. 21, 1940, in Bristol Virginia, a son of the late Bascom Hall and Minnie Irene Brown Hall. He worked for Ross Prestressed Concrete and was a member of Central Baptist Church. Survivors include wife, Katherine Stewart Hall; son, David E. Hall and wife Rita; daughter, Teresa Dian Wright; grandchildren, Michael, Angela, Stephanie Hall, Tabitha, Roger, Jessica and Jennifer Wright; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maybell Leonard and Bonnie Sue Moore; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at 11 p.m. in the Pine Hill Cemetery with Rev. Charlie Barker officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Weaver Funeral Home. Online condolences may be registered at |
BROWN, Deaconess Eleanor W., age 71, of Amelia, entered into eternal rest Saturday, October 16, 2010. She is survived by husband, Deacon Solomon Brown; other relatives and friends. Funeral services Saturday, October 23, at 12 noon, Branches Runn Baptist Church, Amelia. Viewing Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Memorial wake 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, V. Y. Scott Memorial Chapel. Rev. Alonzo Williams, pastor, eulogist. V. Y. Scott Funeral Home, Amelia, in charge of arrangements. |
CARTER - In loving memory of our mother, grandmother and sister, Ella T. Carter, who departed this life October 21, 1996. Love, The Family |
Ellen Marie Kent, 49, of Charlottesville, died on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at a local hospital., She was born on February 24, 1961, in Charlottesville, daughter of John and Joan Tompkins Kent., Ellen is survived by her parents; one brother, John R. Kent Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Unionville; one sister, Deborah K. Davis and her husband, William, of Scottsville; one niece, Angela Scott of Ruckersville; two nephews, Anthony Davis of Charlottesville and Kenny Kent of Rhoadsville., A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Holly Memorial Gardens, with Pastors Terry and Eileen Lehmann officiating., Family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Friday, October 22, 2010, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home., Memorial contributions may be made to Word of Faith Church, P. O. Box 7304, Charlottesville, VA 22906. |
Elsie L. Mercer CHESAPEAKE - Elsie Leigh Mercer, 93, passed away the morning of Oct. 20, 2010 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Elmo "Dick" Mercer; her son, the Rev. Ira Vincent Mercer; brothers, Army and Jimmy Tripp; and her sister, Leila Mae Stevens. Mrs. Mercer was a devoted member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, serving as treasurer and choir member for many years. She worked as cafeteria manager of the former Princess Anne Elementary School near Princess Anne Courthouse. She is survived by grandson, Vincent Richard Mercer of Virginia Beach; granddaughters, Ruth Leigh Mercer and Shirley Mercer of Big Island, Va.; nephews, Tommy, Larry and Garry Tripp of North Carolina; and numerous other friends and family. The celebration of her life will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 23, at Graham Funeral Home with interment following at Rosewood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts be made to Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church. Please visit her Book of Memories at www.grahamfuneralhome.com to leave a note to the family. |
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Omar N. Erlandson CHESAPEAKE - Omar Norman Erlandson, 92, passed away Oct. 23, 2010. A native of Springbrook, N.D., he was the son of ..... |
The family will receive friends at Nickelson Cummings Funeral Home from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, immediately followed by a Memorial Service. Graveside rites will conducted by her Pastor and friend, Dr. Richard W. Wills Sr. at Hampton Memorial Gardens at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. |
ANDERSON - Ethel M. 7-17-40 - 10-18-08 In loving memory of our mother. We'll never forget her beautiful face or the sound of her voice. Forever in our hearts Shirl, Rita, Anthony |
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Bret L. Falde VIRGINIA BEACH - Bret Lyle Falde passed June 2, 2010 in Orlando, Fla. The eagle took flight onto a greater place. ..... |
Frances Corine Bland NORFOLK - Frances Corine Bland, 67, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 at City Hospital, Martinsburg, W.Va. She was born Nov. 15, 1942 in Norfolk and was the daughter of the late Albert S. and Thelma Kennedy Bland. Surviving Frances are two sons, Curtis Stonestreet and wife Michelle of Damascus, Md., and Bruce Stonestreet and wife Jeannine of Myersville, Md.; grandchildren, Cody, Kelsey, Connor, Brandon, Justin and Nicole Stonestreet; one brother, Albert S. Bland Jr.; and one sister, Rose Bland. The family will receive friends at Ricketts Funeral Home, 504 Main St., Myersville, Sunday, Oct. 24, beginning at 2 p.m. with a memorial service following at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. |
G. E. "JERRY" DELANO who went to heaven 10/20/09. Gone is the the face I love so dear, and silent is the voice I loved to hear. So far away for thought to reach. Sweet to remember him who was here, who has gone away is just as dear. My heart is sad and lonely. I'll never be the same. I love you. Your loving wife, Mary But still the empty chair reminds us of our dad, grandpa, pop, the face and smile we miss and love so much. We love you. Sons, Lee, Eddie, Pete; grandsons, Jesse, Chris; daughters-in-law, Kim, Tracie |
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A homegoing celebration for Deacon George L. Williams will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Morning Star Baptist Church, 241 Grigg Ave., Jarratt, Va., the Rev. Lynn Bradley, eulogist. The interment to follow at The Givens Family Cemetery., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 10:30 a.m. at the church., The family will assemble 10 a.m. at 18197 Givens Lane, Stony Creek, the day of the service., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Deacon Williams online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
FOWLER, Gerald Leroy, 85, of Richmond, Va., died in the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Andy Young. He lived with Linda and Andy for the last three years, but formerly resided in Mill Hall, Pa., and Albuquerque, N.M. Mr. Fowler was born in Howard, Pa., on November 14, 1924 to Clara B. (Leitch) and James Q. Fowler. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Thelma (Strouse) Bowers of Mill Hall, Pa.; his second wife, Lee Ripka Williams; and stepson, Bill Williams. He is survived by five daughters, Janet and Dallas Decker of Boalsburg, Pa., Linda and Andy Young of Richmond, Va., Shirley and James Gray of Waynesboro, Ga., Glenda Feidler of Beech Creek, Pa., and Celia and Joe Fagnani of Altoona, Pa.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and three stepsons, Richard Williams, Ronald Williams and Edward William, all residing in Lamar, Pa. Gerry was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 1570th Engineering Heavy Shop Company and the 562nd Engineering Boat Maintenance Battalion. He received the Philippines Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars and the World War II Victory Medal. He was the proud owner of "Henrietta" (an original military Jeep) that he exhibited in parades and veteran events in New Mexico and Pennsylvania. His accomplishments by far exceeded what one might expect for having only a ninth grade education. Gerry was a respected and skilled lab technician in the Osmond Laboratory in Penn State University's physics department for 20 years. Retirement from Penn State lead him to Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico, where he retired again in 1994. Professional accomplishments included "Department 1110 Technical Excellence Award" from Sandia National Laboratories in May 1990 and American Vacuum Society, New Mexico Chapter for outstanding lifetime contributions to vacuum science and technology in April 1994. He was a charter member of New Mexico Military Vehicle Preservation Association - Roadrunner Convoy in Albuquerque. The family will receive friends and family at the Mark Heintzelman Funeral Home at 1034 Benner Pike, State College, Pa. 16801, on Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2010 at the Mark Heintzelman Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will follow at the Centre County Memorial Park, 1032 Benner Pike, State College, Pa. 16801. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23227, (804)627-5360, or New Mexico Military Vehicle Preservation Association-Roadrunner Convoy, P.O. Box 36295, Albuquerque, N.M. 87176, (505)881-2381. |
Gerald L. Smithwick BELHAVEN - Gerald Lee Smithwick, 79, of the 38900 block of U.S. Hwy. 264, East, the Ponzer Community, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 at his home. Gerald was born June 3, 1931 in Ponzer, Hyde County, son of the late Harold and Margaret Carver Smithwick. Gerald was married for 53 years to Norma Everton Smithwick until her death in March 2004. Gerald is survived by a daughter, Denise Smithwick of Indianapolis; two sons of the Ponzer Community, Macon Smithwick and wife Sherry and Gilbert Smithwick and wife Cindy; five grandchildren, Macon Smithwick Jr. currently serving in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan, Ashton Gibbs, Gerald Smithwick III, Kyle Smithwick and Tess Smithwick; three great-grandsons, Bryson Gibbs, Tyler and Robert Smithwick. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, William T. Smithwick and Doran Smithwick; a sister, Amy Lou Deese. Gerald served three years in the U.S. Army including a year in Korea with a tank battalion during the war where he attained the rank of master sergeant at the age of 20. After he was discharged from the Army, he and his wife Norma lived in her hometown of Norfolk where their four children were born before relocating to Ponzer in 1965. They ran a country store for a number of years. Gerald was an accomplished welder, and then became a successful commercial fisherman. After retiring from that, he opened a small bait business, which he ran until recently from a shop outside his home. He very much enjoyed meeting and visiting with fishermen from all over the country. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Mount Olive Church of Christ Cemetery in Ponzer. Steve Bryan will officiate and the eulogy will be delivered by his daughter, Denise Smithwick. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society , 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. Online sympathy messages may be directed to www.bryanfs.com. Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter is assisting the family with arrangements and the family will receive friends at home. |
Neal's life will be remembered at noon Monday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in downtown Hampton. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. |
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Corine M. Hawkins CHESAPEAKE - Corine M. Hawkins, 86, of the 2300 block of Lloyd Drive, died Oct. 19, 2010, at her home. A ..... |
Viewing will begin at noon follow by a family visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St., Newport News, VA 23607. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at New Hope Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family at |
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Herbert Lee James Sr., 94, 12502 James River Drive, Hopewell, slipped away to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell., Mr. James was a native of Prince George County and was preceded in death by his parents, the late Andrew and Gertrude James; a son, Dexter James; and 11 siblings. He retired from Continental Can Plant, currently known as Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., after 35 years of service. After his retirement he worked many years as the proprietor of his firewood business which he enjoyed tremendously until health began to fail., At an early age, Mr. James joined the Harrison Grove Baptist Church and later became a member of Glory Multicultural Ministries (formerly known as Praise Center Mission) where his son, Bishop Haywood James Sr. is the pastor., Although Mr. James was blind, that did not stop him from praising the Lord and giving Him glory for all his many blessings., He leaves to cherish his memories, the love of his life and devoted wife of 72 years, his "sweetheart" Mrs. Edith Washington James. His children, Oliver James Sr. (Naomi), the Rev. Linwood James (Mildred), Herbert James Jr. (Patricia), Calvin James (Dorothy), Bishop Haywood James Sr. (Pastor Martha), Alonzo James Sr., and Robin James, Sr.(Yanina), and one devoted daughter, Regina Myrick, (Quintin Sr.) ; one goddaughter, Francis Stanislas. Three brothers, Thomas James Sr. (Mary), Andrew James, and Lawrence James Sr. (Hilda); two sisters, Addie Burton, and Ida Mae Hall; 30 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends., A funeral service will be held noon, Monday, Oct. 25, at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where the Rev. F. Lamont Gooding is pastor; the Rev. Linwood James, pastor of the Galilee Baptist Church, officiating; Bishop Haywood James Sr., pastor of the Glory Multicultural Ministries, eulogizing. The interment will be in the Merchant Hope Memorial Park., The family will receive friends at the residence., Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell; the Rev. W. Nelson Bland Jr., funeral director. |
Hilda Lee Wolfrey, Hilda Lee Wolfrey, 87, of Charlottesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2010., She was born on January 24, 1923, in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late John W. and Hannah Robinson Coleman. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Charles Franklin Wolfrey Jr.; and a daughter, Brenda E. Wolfrey., Hilda graduated from Lane High School and was a member of the Cherry Avenue Christian Church., She is survived by two sons, Michael Wayne Wolfrey and Gregory Keith Wolfrey; five grandchildren, Paxton Keith Wolfrey, Charles Whitney Wolfrey, Cecilia Kathryn Cooper, Ann-Michael Lamb and Austin Lee Wolfrey; four great- grandchildren, and her brother, Cecil D. Coleman., The family will receive friends from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 22, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home., A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010, at the chapel of Hill and Wood Funeral Home with Mr. Stan Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. |
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Mitchell P. Hunter Jr. SUFFOLK - Mitchell Pollard Hunter Jr., 53, passed away Oct. 21, 2010. He was born in Suffolk, the son of ..... |
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Inez Elizabeth Rollins, 64, of Louisa County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Douglas Rollins; two sisters, Carrie Rollins and Lilly Mae Johnson; a brother, Paul Ragland; her father, William Ragland; and brothers-in-law, Henry Rollins and Lloyd Rollins., She is survived by her husband, William Rollins; her mother, Pearl Lomax; her brother, Anthony Lomax; four children, Tammy Wright, Jerry Rollins and his wife, Barbara, Katrina Rollins and Kevin Rollins; five grandchildren, Timothy, Tyron and Delicia Rollins, Marcus and Sharice Wright; four great-grandchildren, Trayquan, Javier and Jasmine Rollins and Isaiah Wright; an uncle, Nathaniel Payne; sisters-in law, Alice Scott and Sarah Burgess; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and a special friend to the family, Felicia Cooper., Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Evergreene Bibleway Church with interment to follow at the Rollins family cemetery., The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church., Preddy Funeral Home of Gordonsville is in charge of arrangements. |
Irene H. Midkiff |
Oct 22, 2010 The funeral for Annie Irene Huff Midkiff, 75, of Bassett, who died Oct. 19, 2010, was held Thursday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett with the Rev. David Roberson officiating. Burial was in Henry Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Tracy Freeman, Glen Faw, Curtis Boyd, Leon Turner, Ray Goard, Tommy Hale, Jimmy Crews and Rusty Gardner. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Isabelle Pope Parks, 82, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, at Riverside Hospital after a brief illness. |
Joyce Orange Thomas Joyce Orange Thomas, 67, of Roanoke died Tuesday. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Friday at Cool Spring Pentecostal Holiness Church. Visitation 2 hours prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360. |
James "Jim" Curtis Childress HONAKER, Va. Funeral services for James "Jim" Curtis Childress will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Baldwin and Rev. Chester Ball officiating. Entombment will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be Steve Vance, Chris Vance, Larry Fields, Bill Smith, Mike Shelton, Rex Shelton and Jeff Hess. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Hess, Dr. Faisal Chaudhry, Harless Wilson and the men of Drill Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to |
James O. Churchill WASHINGTON - James O. Churchill, 66, departed this life peacefully Oct. 13, 2010. An interment service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, in Calvary Cemetery. Family will receive friends at 2501 Tait Terrace, Norfolk, VA 23509. Professional services provided by McGuire Funeral Services Inc. of Washington, D.C. Local contact information and professional services provided by Hale Funeral Home Inc. of Norfolk. |
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BAKRI - Jean E. Monroe Aug. 17, 1931 - Oct. 18, 2006 Three years have passed since we last breathed the same air. These have been the coldest days of my life, but God has given me warmth in the midst of the cold. Missing you more with every moment that passes. My life was never the same after sharing it with you and will never again be the same without you. 'Til we meet again, with love from God. Your Loving Husband, Kamel A. Bakri |
BIEROWSKI, Jim, passed away on September 29, 2010 in St. Croix, USVI at the age of 60 after a lengthy illness. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A memorial service to honor Jim's life will take place on Saturday, October 23rd at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 4400 Beulah Road, Richmond, Va. 23237 at 11a.m. A reception for family and friends will follow in church hall after the service. |
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at Hampton Roads Seventh-Day Adventist Church with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service; Pastor Rechichar will be officiating. |
Joe Morgan PORTSMOUTH - Services for Joseph Howard Morgan will be held at 11 a.m. today in West Park Church of Christ with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. |
John Charles Carroll ABINGDON, Va. A memorial service for John Charles Carroll will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at Celebration Church with Pastor John Love and Robert Russell officiating. Those wishing to express sympathy online may visit |
John J. Parker John J. Parker, age 73, passed away Oct. 15, 2010. He is survived by his three sons, John Jay Jr. (Terri), Mark (Susan), and Brian; eight grandchildren, 12 nieces and nephews, brother Fred of Bloom-ingdale, N.Y., Martha Morris of Chatham, N.Y. and Carol Maulton of New Hampshire. John is preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Gertrude Parker, his wife of 50 years, Carollyn; daughter Leslie Maroney and granddaughter, Jacquline Maroney., John was born and raised in Pittsfield, Mass. He graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1954. He enlisted in the Navy in Oct. of that year and retired in 1979 as a Master Chief., His Naval training as computer programmer led him to Unises where he worked for another 20 years. He retired again and went into private consult-ing in 2000 for the next 4 years., Jack and family lived in Dale City for 23 yrs. before moving to Stafford in 2000 for the past 10 yrs., Jack was a member of the American Legion as well as a longtime volunteer at the Chester Pulver, Post 1503 in Dale City where he helped out in supporting their many community activities., Jack very much enjoyed travel, casinos, playing chess, pinochole, poker at Carlos O'Kelly lunch at Ruby Tuesday's and karaoke at King St. Blues., He was also an avid Redskin fan and enjoyed an occasional martini as well as crabbing in Maryland., Jack will be missed by his family and friends but we all know he is now happy again to be with his wife, Carollyn whom he missed terribly. God speed, Jack., The family will receive friends on Sun., Oct. 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Wood-bridge. A funeral will be held on Monday, October 25 at 11:30 at Miller Funeral Home with interment to follow at Quantico National Cemetery. |
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Oct 22, 2010 Joseph Akridge, 84, of Bassett, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at his home. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
BASHAM, Joseph C. Jr., "Just Passin' Thru" 59, of Richmond, passed away on October 15, 2010. Joe joined his parents, Joseph Sr., Mary Elizabeth; and his brother, Terry. He is survived by his son, Travis; and two grandsons, Brock and Joseph; brother, Glenn; and sister, Cheryl. Joe touched everyone he met with his wit and unique outlook on life. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 23, at 2 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. The Reverend Richard Cline of Olive Branch Christian Church will officiate the service. |
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 14, 1938, the son of Minnie Allen and Vern Francis Juel., He earned a Bachelors Degree from the University of Kansas City in 1961 and served in the United States Naval Air Reserve from 1961 until 1969. He retired from AT&T management in 1994 after 33 years of service., Since 1998, he has been a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church and served as an Elder. During his life, he was active and served in leadership roles in community and charitable organizations., Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Martha Knox Juel of Pittsboro, North Caolina; a son, Vern Charles Juel and his wife, Laura, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; a daughter, Melinda Juel Adams and her husband, Christopher, of Gaithersburg, Maryland; grandchildren, Matthew, Emily and Katherine Juel, and Patrick Adams; and a sister, Helen Juel Bennett and her husband, Edward, of Independence, Missouri., A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, with a reception to follow at the church library., Memorial contributions may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 190 Rugby Road, Charlottesville VA 22903 or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Blue Ridge Chapter. |
Karen Lee O'Neal BRISTOL, Tenn. Karen Lee O'Neal, age 60, went home to be with her precious Lord and Savior on Oct. 20, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 22, 1949, in Montgomery, Pa., a daughter of the late James Burns Sr. and Carrie Mae Isabella Imeral Burns. She lived most of her life in the Bristol area and was a former employee of Concord Custom Cleaners. Karen was a charter member of Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church and the Ladies Circle at church. She bowled in the Monday Night Church League and the Thursday Night Ladies League. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her great-grandchildren, Bayleigh and Ryleigh Shaffer. Survivors include: husband, J. Paul "Opie" O'Neal; son, Robbie O'Neal and wife Marisa; daughter, Tara O'Neal Marsh and husband James; brothers, Art Burns and wife Judy, Jimmy Burns and wife Bev; sister, Louise Margolina and husband Gary; four grandchildren, Briana "Bre" O'Neal, Alex O'Neal, Dalton O'Neal and Emily Faith O'Neal; one step-grandchild, Jamey Marsh; special friend, Marty Hudlow, whom she thought of as a son; very special dog, Bubbles; several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express a special thanks to her cancer doctor, Dr. Alton Blow, and the staff at Wellmont Hospice House. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rick Light and Pastor Larry C. Morelock officiating. The burial will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Eastern Heights Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Marty Hudlow, Mark Barr, Mike Breuninger, Wayne O'Neal, Jamey Burns and Richard Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be Alex O'Neal and Dalton O'Neal. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 431 Old Jonesboro Road, Bristol, TN 37620; or Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steeles Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Online condolences may be registered at |
Kathie Meek VIRGINIA BEACH - Kathie Van Den Brink Meek, 54, passed away suddenly at her home in Virginia Beach, Oct. 19, 2010. Kathie was born Jan. 15, 1956 in Allegan, Mich., to Alvin and Betty Van Den Brink of Fennville, Mich. Her parents survive her. Kathie graduated from Fennville High School in 1974 and from Central Michigan University in 1979 with a B.S. in elementary education. She also earned a master's degree in public administration (MPA) from the University of Oklahoma in 1993. Kathie married Thomas Paul Meek of Clare, Mich., Aug. 29, 1981. They have two children, Tong Paul Meek, 19, and Moira Hui Meek, 15, both of whom were adopted in China during the mid-1990s. Other surviving family members include brothers, Warren Van Den Brink and Jerry Van Den Brink; and sisters, Millie Van Den Brink, Lois (Mark) Corsaut and Jan (Allen) Sal. She is also survived by her father and mother-in-law, Forrest and Jean Meek of Clare, Mich., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Kathie was a member of the United Methodist Church in Clare. Kathie and Tom were a Navy couple. Tom joined the Navy shortly after their marriage in 1981 and he remains on active duty. Kathie and Tom lived in countries around the world, including Japan, Italy, Germany and Bahrain, and numerous other duty stations throughout the United States along both coasts as well as Hawaii. The greater Washington, D.C., area was like a second home to Kathie, having spent many years there during Tom's various assignments. Kathie's own professional career included elementary and middle school teaching positions in Michigan, management of military child care facilities and activities, both overseas and stateside, facilities management at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, D.C., community liaison officer duties at the American Embassy in Bonn, Germany, and volunteer duty at the VA Hospital in Miami. Kathie also volunteered significant time in parenting activities like Brownie Scouts, organizing and fundraising for Moira's soccer teams, and Team Mother during Tong's wrestling years. Tom felt the most important position Kathie ever held was stay-at-home Mom, which she enjoyed immensely for most of the past decade. Kathie was a generous giver to causes supporting mistreated and abandoned animals as well as environmental protection. The Norfolk Chapter of the SPCA and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation were two organizations of importance to her and they would be appropriate recipients for memorial donations in Kathie's honor. A beloved mother and wife, Kathie leaves behind a bereaved family and countless friends from a life of devotion and service to others. She is profoundly missed. The memorial service for Kathie will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek/Fort Story Base Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
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Lillian Elizabeth Franklin Higginbotham Savage Mrs. Savage of Charlotte, NC died peacefully on Thursday October 20, 2010. She was 94 years old. She was born in Buckingham Virginia, a daughter of the late James and Lillian Franklin. She was a retired sales associate with JC Penny and a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Charlotte. Until 1993 Lillian resided in Lynchburg VA. with her late husband Joseph H. Higginbotham Jr., where she was an active member of Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church. In 1994 she moved to Charlotte where she married Joe D. Savage Sr. She is survived by a son, J. Henry Higginbotham III of Charlotte (Judy), and a daughter, Joyce H. Figg of Powhatan, VA.(Ron); 5 grandchildren, Beth Everson (Mike) of Matthews, NC, Jay Higginbotham (Nicole), and Jennie Higginbotham, of Charlotte, Wayne Figg (Wendy) of Middlothian, VA., and Amy Harrell (Brian) of Mosley, VA.; and 9 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Grace United Methodist Church 737 East Woodlawn Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209 at 7:00 PM on Friday, October 22, 2010 with Reverend Ron Perry, officiating. Visitation will follow the service in the fellowship hall. A graveside service will be held in Lynchburg VA., at Fort Hill Memorial Park on Saturday, October 23, at 12:00 noon. Those wishing to make memorials should consider Grace United Methodist Church, 737 East Woodlawn Rd. Charlotte, NC 28209 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service; please share condolences online at www.hankinswhittington.com |
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Mr. Leslie Vaughan, 81, of 436 Bank St., Waverly, died on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010. Arrangements to be announced by William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Jennings; father, John Small; mother, Josephine Robinson Small; five brothers, Clarence, John, Charles, James and George Small; four sisters, Mattie Small Gaskins, Josephine Small, Virginia Small Harrison and Dorothy Small Spencer. |
Lila T. Davis VIRGINIA BEACH - Lila T. Davis, 86, passed away Oct. 17, 2010 in her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Einar and Judith Tobiassen and the widow of retired U.S. Army Col. Ralph J. Davis. She was a devoted military wife, a homemaker, an artist, loved gardening and was an avid bridge player. She found great joy in the lives of her grandchildren. She is survived by her two children, Ralph J. Davis Jr. and wife Terri of Bristol, Va., and Judy Davis of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Tim McMahon and wife Wendy, Molly McMahon, Shawn Davis and wife Amber and Brett Davis; five great-grandchildren, Samantha, Kevin, Blake, Chandler and Hayden; and a brother, Ralph Tobiassen and wife Betty of Rockville, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted Friday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. in Arlington National Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society . Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
A funeral service, celebrating the life she lived, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, in Carters Chapel Baptist Church, 490 Everetts School Road, Roanoke Rapids, N.C., with the Rev. Yarborough officiating. Interment will follow in the Williams' Family Cemetery. Family and Friends will assemble at 501Tam O Shanter Blvd. by 6 a.m. Saturday. The family will receive friends and Mrs. Ceaser may be viewed in the church beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. Following the service for Mrs. Ceaser the family will gather for a repast in Riverside Garden Park on Thelma Road, Roanoke Rapids, N.C. |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Loretta D. Walker of 20200 Loyal Ave., Ettrick, who died on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center, will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, from the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, 630 Wythe St., Petersburg; the Rev. Melvin officiating. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park., Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, at 10 a.m. The remains will rest at the church at 9:30 a.m., Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
Ms. Lorraine Burrow, formerly of Stony Creek, Va., died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, at Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center, Emporia, Va. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Jones-Peace Funeral Service, 13013 Park Avenue, Stony Creek, Va. |
Mrs. Lucy Vernell Talley Holmes, 82, of 4125 Hamilin Terrace, Chester, died on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010. Arrangements to be announced by William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
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CHILDRESS, Margaret Gray Harris, of Richmond, widow of Hunter W. Childress, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Ellen C. Lewis and her husband, Mike; two grandchildren, Hunter and Olivia Lewis; loving nieces and nephews; and many longtime friends. Mrs. Childress was a retired executive secretary for Bank of Virginia. She was involved with the Henrico County Historical Society, finding and documenting lost or forgotten cemeteries. Mrs. Childress was a member of Chamberlayne Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 23 in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Chamberlayne Baptist Church, 215 Wilkinson Road, Richmond, Va. 23227. Arrangements by the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home. |
Margaret Delaney King The family of Mrs. King will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. on Saturday morning, Oct. 23, 2010, in the mausoleum chapel at Glenwood Cemetery. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Dr. Gordon Turnbull officiating. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting |
Martha Ann Marshall, Martha Ann Marshall, 76, of Charlottesville, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 19, 2010., She was born on October 21, 1933, in Charlottesville to the late Carroll Bledsoe Thomas Sr. and Eslie Ola Wood Thomas. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Josephine Marsh Pugh, Latelle Bunch, Jane Coleman, Shirley Gering, and Carroll Bledsoe Thomas Jr., She is survived by her husband of 50 years, James Thomas Marshall; her daughters, Deborah G. Pugh and Kimberly M. Underwood and her husband David. Also surviving her are her grandchildren, Lakin and Kirsten Underwood; and her long-time friend, Julia Morton., She was devoted to her family and took great pride in her grandchildren, enjoyed life and always kept her word. She was a kind and caring individual with a courageous and determined outlook on life., She was deeply loved by her family and all that knew her and will be missed dearly., She retired from GE-Fanuc in 1994 after a long career, to spend more time with her family., The family would like to thank Hospice of the Piedmont and Kris Payne for their loving care and support., The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Friday, October 22, 2010, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home., A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home with the Reverend Bruce Hunter officiating. |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Martha Joy Dood, 79, passed away peacefully Oct. 19, 2010. Condolences can be made at |
CHESAPEAKE - Marty Allen Sorey, 40, died Oct. 18, 2010. The family will receive friends at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Chesapeake on Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. with a funeral service at 7 p.m. Condolences may be expressed to the family at |
Marty A. Sorey CHESAPEAKE - Marty Allen Sorey, 40, died Oct. 18, 2010. Mr. Sorey was born in Norfolk to Marvin and Cindy Sorey. He worked for Dominion Power for 10 years. Mr. Sorey was a free spirited person whom everyone loved. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 14 years, Sherry Sorey; sons, Tyler Sorey and Robert McDermott; daughter, Shannon Mann (Mike); parents, Marvin and Cindy; brother, Michael Sorey (Chris); three grandchildren, Kaleb, Kameron and Deontae; and a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends in Altmeyer Funeral Home, Twiford Chapel, 929 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, today from 6 until 7 p.m. with a funeral at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Tyler Sorey Trust Fund, c/o Navy Federal Credit Union. Mr. Sorey was loved by his family and will be greatly missed. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. |
Mary Elizabeth Fletcher Scott, 78, of Orange, died on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg., She was born on December 23, 1931, in Spotsylvania, Virginia, the daughter of the late Raymond and Lottie Davenport Fletcher. She was a retired seamstress with Blue Bell Inc., Mrs. Scott is survived by her husband, William H. Scott Sr. of Orange; two sons, William H. Scott Jr. and his wife, Kristy, of Gordonsville, Kevin Eugena Scott and his wife, Shannon, of Caroline County; two sisters, Phyllis Jenkins of Louisa and Charlotte Drone of Culpeper; and four grandchildren., A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Graham Cemetery in Orange with Dr. Richard Goble officiating., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, October 22, 2010, at the Preddy Funeral Home, 250 West Main Street in Orange. |
Mary Frances Crawford Compton, Mary Frances Crawford Compton, 86, of Gordonsville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 19, 2010., She was born on November 6, 1923, in Scottsville. Mary was the wife of the late George Lundy Compton and was a member of Greater Visions Ministries in Gordonsville., She is survived by four daughters, Brenda Arnette and her husband, Ashby, of Snellville, Georgia, Helen Cady of Charlottesville, Donna Collier and her husband, Ronnie, of Ruckersville, Judy Hubbard and her husband, Rich, of Charlottesville; ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She greatly loved her family and was always available to do whatever necessary for all., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville with interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Louisa. Pastor Roger Bevins, Pastor Gino Bryant, and Pastor Larry Lane will officiate., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, October 22, 2010, at the funeral home., In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her memory to Mom's favorite charity, , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. |
BAYTOPS - In loving memory of Mary M. Baytops "Esther" on her 56th Birthday. We love and miss you, Mother, Sisters, Son & Family |
Mary J. McCarthy The family of Mary J. McCarthy will receive friends on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 23, 2010, from 2 until 2:45 p.m. at the Heritage Chapel of Memories in Glenwood Cemetery. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Richie Hayes officiating. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting |
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Charles W. Mayfield VIRGINIA BEACH - Charles W. Mayfield passed away Sept. 18, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Janice and two daughters, ..... |
BUSKEY, Mrs. Mazie L., of Richmond, departed this life October 20, 2010. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later. |
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Kathie Meek VIRGINIA BEACH - Kathie Van Den Brink Meek, 54, passed away suddenly at her home in Virginia Beach, Oct. 19, 2010. Kathie ..... |
DAVIS, Melba B. It was two years ago today, that you flew on the wings of angels, and all those you left behind miss you very much. Love, Donnie & "Duchess" |
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ANGEL, Melinda Kay, 49, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010, after a three-year fight with cancer. Melinda was born in Everett, Pa., to LTC James W. Feight and wife, Therese, of Chester, Va. She was the granddaughter of George and Irene Feight of Everett, Pa., who preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband, Donnie Angel of Grafton, Va.; stepdaughter, Staci Angel of Northern Virginia; brothers, William P. Feight and wife, Kim, of Charlottesville, Va., and Douglas G. Feight and wife, Jill, of Emerald Isle, N.C.; brother-in-law, Ralph Angel Jr. and wife, Debbie, of Hampton, Va.; sister-in-law, Patricia Logan and husband, Dan, of Oregon; nephew, Ronnie Logan and wife, Kim, of Oregon. She is also survived by nephews, Spencer Feight, Jonah Feight and Bryan Angel; nieces, Tyler Feight, Sarah Angel and Heather Logan of New York; her loving mother-in-law, Ms. Carolyn Angel of Grafton, Va.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Melinda graduated from Penn State University in 1984, receiving a B.S. degree in microbiology. She was a dedicated employee of Anheuser-Busch in Williamsburg, Va., for over 25 years as a microbiologist and later as an area manager. Melinda was a member of the Newport News Elks Lodge #315, serving as chairperson for Veterans Affairs Volunteer Service for the Southeast District of Virginia. Melinda had a great passion for our veterans, and she won State recognition for her volunteer work for disabled veterans at the Hampton VA Hospital in Hampton, Va. One of Melinda's favorite pastimes was spending time on the Chowan River in North Carolina, where she loved to reel in the largemouth bass. Melinda was a very caring person and she will be sadly missed by all. A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, October 23, 2010, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, 410 Grafton Drive, Grafton, Va. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Melinda's name may be made to the , 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite A-102, Newport News, Va. 23606; Disabled Veterans of America, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, Ky. 41076; or the Elks National Foundation Programs Department, 2750 N. Lakeview Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60614-2256. The family wishes to thank Dr. Johnny Hyde and his staff at Commonwealth Gynecologic Oncology Center of Virginia and the Chemo Infusion Center at St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, Va., for the special care that was given to Melinda. |
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Elsie L. Mercer CHESAPEAKE - Elsie Leigh Mercer, 93, passed away the morning of Oct. 20, 2010 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. She was ..... |
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Sarah Edith Messner NORFOLK - Sarah Edith Messner, 97, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with her Lord Oct. 18, 2010. Edith was ..... |
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Oct 22, 2010 The funeral for Michael Rafael Venable, 25, of Martinsville, who died Oct. 15, 2010, was held Thursday at Refuge Temple Ministries with Elder Joe Hairston officiating. Burial was in the Hairston-Martin family cemetery at Axton. Pallbearers were Stanley Tatum, DeMarcus Walker, Brian Venable, Ontayo Gravely, Michael Roberts, Marcus Carter, Lacy Venable and Terrance Leath. Hines Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements. |
BOSWELL, Mildred S., 94, of Ashland, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph E. Sylvia and Richard M. Boswell; two sons, B. Ralph Sylvia and J. Alvin Sylvia. She is survived by her daughter- in-law, Mary Anna Sylvia; grandchildren, Clay Sylvia, Joanna Sylvia, Kellie Gunderson, Dan Robertson, Sylvia Lloyd, Robert Bruce, Steve Bruce, Ben Bruce; great-grandchildren, Austin Sylvia, Shawn Hodges, Shanna Hodges, Kendall Gunderson, Joshua Gunderson; son-in-law, Richard M. Boswell Jr. and wife, Beulah; daughter-in-law, Alice Waltz and husband, Richard; and son-in-law, Willy Boswell. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 22, 2010, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va., where services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010, with Reverend Arthur Renner and Reverend David Renner officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave., 7th floor, New York, New York 10001. Condolences may be made at www.nelsencares.com. |
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Mitchell P. Hunter Jr. SUFFOLK - Mitchell Pollard Hunter Jr., 53, passed away Oct. 21, 2010. He was born in Suffolk, the son of Mitchell Pollard Hunter Sr. and the late Elizabeth Lee Maxey Hunter. He formerly worked as a sales engineer for Johnson Controls. He was a member of Windsor Baptist Church. Mitchell is survived by his father, Mitchell P. Hunter Sr. and wife Harriet Wills-Hunter of Suffolk; sister, Carol Hunter Nease and husband Jeff of Raleigh, N.C.; niece, Amber Johnson; nephew, Brad Johnson; friend and brother-in-law, Johnny Johnson; longtime friend and caregiver, Carolyn Bracy. A funeral will be held Sunday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. in Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, with the Rev. Bryan Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Lawn Cemetery. Friends may join the family Saturday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home for a time of visitation and other times at the residence of Mitchell Hunter Sr. Memorial donations may be made to the Canine Companions for Independence, P.O. Box 446, Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446 or the Windsor Baptist Church BICC fund, P.O. Box 498, Windsor, VA 23487. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com. |
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Joe Morgan PORTSMOUTH - Services for Joseph Howard Morgan will be held at 11 a.m. today in West Park Church of Christ with burial ..... |
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Roland M. Morrisette Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Roland Monroe Morrisette Jr. of the 200 block of Navajo Trail passed away Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010 in ..... |
Myrna began her nursing career as a Licensed Practical Nurse working at hospitals in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area as well as in private duty. She also held a leadership role in managing a Quality Care nursing service in East Orange. |
KNOTTS ISLAND, N.C. - Nancy Carolyn Green, 69, passed away Oct. 18, 2010. Altmeyer Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at |
On Tuesday, October 19, 2010, Nancy Lee McConnell lost her valiant battle with breast cancer at age 67., Nancy was an avid gardener and a member of the Piedmont Garden Club. She always enjoyed the many pleasures of her books and pets., The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA or the Breast Care Center at the University of Virginia Health System., She is survived by her mother; her brother, Scott VandenBerg M.D. Ph.D.; and her daughter, Rebecca McConnell Green BS MAOM., A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2010, at 500 Park Street, First Presbyterian Church Chapel. |
In loving memory of my mother, OLIVIA E. GRAY, on her birthday. Sweet memories of you will never die, As time rolls on and years go by. The void in our lives no one can fill, We love you mom and always will. Walkie and Ben, and grandchildren, Sonya and Daryl |
Omar N. Erlandson CHESAPEAKE - Omar Norman Erlandson, 92, passed away Oct. 23, 2010. A native of Springbrook, N.D., he was the son of the late Albert and Inger Erlandson and was also predeceased by his loving wife in June of this year, Hilda May Erlandson and his brother, Arden Erlandson. Mr. Erlandson retired as a mechanical engineer with Kimberly-Clark and was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. He is survived by his daughters, Jean Beard and her husband Terry, Linda Frost and her husband Ed and Arlene Sprague and her husband David; a son, Arden Erlandson; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Bernilia Erlandson and Ila Erlandson Joorisity; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Graham Funeral Home will be caring for the family. Please visit his Book of Memories at www.grahamfuneralhome.com to leave a note to the family. |
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Owen Wayne Fields ABINGDON, Va. The funeral service for Owen Fields will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at Valley View Baptist Church, Rich Valley Road, Abingdon, with Rev. Kenneth Widner officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Brooks and Daniel Garrett. The family will receive friends on Friday at the church from noon until the time of the funeral service. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
Patricia Hayes Massie Patricia Hayes Massie, 85, formerly of Ashburn and Lexington, died Wednesday, October 20, 2010. She was the wife of the late Walter Price Massie. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Emmanuel Baptist Church by the Rev. Michael Wilkins with burial to follow in Harewood Cemetery. Byrum-Parr Funeral Home is serving the family. |
Phyllis Adams McGann Phyllis Adams McGann, 71, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010 at her home after an extended illness. She was the wife of Harry Marshall McGann. Born April 18, 1939 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Carson Raymond and Louise Hogan Adams. Phyllis was retired from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and a member of Boonsboro United Methodist Church. She had a special interest in the Lynchburg Humane Society. Phyllis really enjoyed her flower gardens at her home. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Marshall; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Greg and Dianna McGann; her special cousin, Pat Goff, who was more like a sister to her ; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Adams. The family wishes to thank Phyllis' caregivers from Centra Hospice, and a special thank you to Trudy for her love and dedicated care. A celebration of Phyllis' life and faith will be held Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Diuguid Wiggington Road Chapel with Mr. Carl Saunders officiating. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6:30-8 PM. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery in Nelson County. Memorial contributions may be made to Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501 or Centra Hospice, 2097 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501. Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory-Wiggington Road Chapel (385-8900) is serving the family. On-line condolences may be sent to www.diuguidfuneralservice.com. |
A funeral service for Mr. Randall D. Brown will be held at noon, Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, and the Rev. Dr. Herbert Anderson, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Brown 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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Robert Harding Reid CHESAPEAKE - Robert Harding Reid of Georgetown Boulevard was peacefully called home to eternal rest Oct. 20, 2010. He was born ..... |
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Bobby graduated from Norview High School in 1955 and attended Old Dominion University and Christopher Newport College. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding after 37 years of service as a Nuclear Design Engineer. |
Robert L. Dabney You will never be forgotten for though we are apart, you are always and forever alive within our hearts. Love, Wife and Family |
Robert (Bob) McDowell Rhodes, 64, of Hopewell, formerly of Chesterfield, departed this life at John Randolph Medical Center on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010. He was the son of the late Charlie and Emma Novak Rhodes and was preceded in a recent death by a son, Sam Rhodes, and a devoted and long-time friend, Alice Faye Rhodes. Mr. Rhodes was a member of the Iron Workers Union Local #28 and has worked as a nuclear welder before retiring. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Petersburg., Mr. Rhodes is survived by his son, Charlie Rhodes and wife, Lisa, of Richmond; grandson, Kirk Dollar of Pennsylvania. He is also remembered lovingly by a devoted friend, Verda Falls, and his cousins, Margaret Hendrick and Rose Marie Reid. He was a man with a large and giving heart., A funeral Mass will be held 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 at St. Ann Catholic Church, 17111 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Colonial Heights, with Fr. Lou Ruoff as celebrant. The family will receive friends one hour prior to Mass from 1:30-2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 254, Petersburg, VA 23804., The family is being served by the Colonial Heights chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at |
Robert Harding Reid CHESAPEAKE - Robert Harding Reid of Georgetown Boulevard was peacefully called home to eternal rest Oct. 20, 2010. He was born May 16, 1921 to the late Estelle Reid Bray in Norfolk. He was predeceased by his wife, Alice Reid. Robert was a graduate of Union Kempsville High School, Virginia Beach, and attended Virginia State College. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a merchant seaman for 34 years and retired in 1980. He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A homegoing service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Interment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. |
Robin Love Fritts Robin Love Fritts, age 51, of Manassas, Virginia passed away October 17, 2010 at her residence after a long illness., Robin was born in Charles Town, West Virginia and grew up in the Manassas area. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1977. Prior to her illness, she had been employed as an electronic assembler at Microcube Corporation in Leesburg, Virginia,, , Loral, and Lockheed Martin in Manassas., She was preceded in death by her father, Charles L. Fritts., Survivors include her mother, Evelyn L. (Barron) Fritts of Manassas, Virginia; one sister, Sheila Fritts of Haymarket, Virginia and one brother, Bryan Fritts of Gainesville, Virginia., A memorial service and "Celebration of Robin's life" will be held in her honor on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 2 p.m. at The Manassas Worship Center (formerly Loch Lomond Baptist Church), 9325 Mace Street, Manassas, Virginia with Pastor Mark Hornsby officiating., In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to The Manassas Worship Center or to a charity of your choice. |
Roland M. Morrisette Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Roland Monroe Morrisette Jr. of the 200 block of Navajo Trail passed away Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010 in his residence. A native of Portsmouth, he was a retired crane operator for the City of Portsmouth, a member of West Park Church of Christ and a fan of NASCAR. Survivors include his wife, Brenda T. Morrisette; a daughter, Terry Lee Lilley and husband Joseph of Portsmouth; two grandchildren, Jon-Erik and Corey Lilley; and two great-grandchildren, Clara and Joseph. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by Elder Arthur Holloway. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com |
Ronald C. Carrier BRISTOL, Va. Ronald C. Carrier went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, at his home. He was a charter member of Fellowship Chapel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Lessie Carrier; and a sister, Janice Wilcox. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Carrier of 48 years. He is also survived by: two sons, Ronald C. Carrier II and wife Debbie, Carl Coalson and wife Mary; special grandson, Eric Coalson. He is also survived by wo daughters, Dawn Malone and Spring Brooks; special granddaughter, Rylee Cameron; twin brother, Randall Carrier and wife Betty' siblings, Dolores Rosenberg, Evelyn Scott and husband Robert, Shelby Bailey and husband George, Kathy Shipley and husband Lynn; special friends, Jack and O'Dear Booher. The family will receive friends Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Fellowship Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be 8 p.m. following the visitation at the church with Rev. Scott Price officiating. The burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at |
GARRETT, Rondall Reed "Red," 83, of Glen Allen, Va., departed this life October 20, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, June Lacy Garrett; two sons, Rondall Reed Garrett Jr. (Wanda) and Howard C. Garrett; six grandchildren, Bridgett Ward (Jesse), Rachel McCants (Matthew), Christopher Garrett (Jennifer), and Heather, Kristen and Whitney Garrett; eight great-grandchildren, Taylor, Kate and Jack Ward, Zachary and Gabriel McCants and Julia, Emily and Sarah Garrett. Red was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and will be missed by all of those whose lives he touched. Red was General Manager for Dominion Chevrolet, where he retired after 35 years of service. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (Today) at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mount Vernon Baptist Church Building Fund. |
A celebration of life service will be held 1p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at First Baptist Church Jefferson Park, Newport News. O. H. Smith and Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Roxie Smith. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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Samuel Graham Hambrick MARION, Va. Samuel Graham Hambrick, age 65, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in Marion. The world of natural beauty and the community of people were both extremely important to Sam, which he showed through dedicated public service of 38 years in the public school system of Smyth County as principal of Adwolfe, Chilhowie Elementary and Sugar Grove Combined Schools. His love for his community was further expressed by extensive volunteer service including Smyth County School Board member, Smyth County Tourism Board the Bonham House, former board member of Big Brothers, Big Sisters, active member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Marion Morning, and 20 years as chairperson of the Naturalist Rally on Whitetop. Many of his friends knew him best as an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. Sam graduated from Virginia High School and earned a B.A. degree from Emory & Henry where he became and remained an active member of Beta Lambda Zeta Fraternity. He received his masters in education from the University of Virginia. Sam was the proud parent of five children and husband of Catherine Hook Hambrick of Marion; three daughters, Ann Hambrick Shannon and husband, James Stephen Shannon of St. Louis, Mo., Elizabeth Page Hambrick and Chaney Carmichael Hambrick, both of Marion; two sons, Matthew Graham Hambrick and wife, Elizabeth Nelson Hambrick of Homer, Alaska, and David Zachary Hambrick of Lansing, Mich.; one sister, Betsy Hambrick Belew and husband, Sam Belew of Bristol Tennessee; three brothers-in-law, Tom Hook and wife, Susan of Phoenix, William Page Hook of Boulder, Colo., and David Hook and wife, Chris of Richmond, Va.; two grandchildren, Christopher Ryan Shannon and Samuel Martin Hambrick; two nieces, Beth D. Belew and Patty L. Belew also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Marion, with Pastor Andrew Bansemer officiating. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at |
Viewing will be on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Nickelson Cummings Funeral Home from 1 to 6 p.m. A celebration of Sam's life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at First Church of God, 1261 20th Street, Newport News, Va., with the Rev. Leon Aaron officiating. |
Sarah Edith Messner NORFOLK - Sarah Edith Messner, 97, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with her Lord Oct. 18, 2010. Edith was born in St. Louis, Mo. She was predeceased by her husband, Col. Arthur E. Messner; her parents, Arthur and Evalyn Heitmeyer; her brother, George W. Heitmeyer; and her son-in-law, Maynard W. Sayles. Left to cherish her memory are her son, William A. Messner and his wife Harriet of Norfolk; her daughters, Patricia E. Sayles of Albuquerque, N.M., and Gloria J. Merkel and her husband John of Norfolk; her grandchildren, Amy J. Inoa and her husband JR of Marlton, N.J., Elisabeth E. Barela and her husband Bryan of Albuquerque, Maynard A. Sayles and his wife Brenda of Portland, Ore., Jean E. Merkel and her husband Norman Vandervelde of Fort Collins, Colo., and Lynn A. Alexander and her husband Nicholas of Norfolk; and 11 great-grandchildren. Edith was a devoted wife and mother, providing a loving home wherever Army orders directed: Leavenworth, Kan., Panama Canal Zone, El Paso, Texas, Lawton, Okla., Paris, France, Chicago, and back home in St. Louis. Her interests were many: the Empty-Nesters of Southminster Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, bowling, sewing, volunteer work, knitting, crocheting, gardening, crossword puzzles, card games, bingo, and especially Rummikub. Mother's last years were difficult, and she will be remembered for her positive spirit as she bravely endured the frailties of aging. We rejoice, knowing Mom has been freed from her pain. She loved well and was well-loved. "Her children rise up and bless her." We grieve with hope, knowing we will see her again in heaven. The service and burial in St. Louis will be private. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made through www.hdoliver.com. |
Shirley Jean Turner Crowder, 71, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010. She was born Sept. 15, 1939, and was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Draxie Turner; a brother, David Turner; and her sisters, Audrey Short and Hazel Laprade., She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Thurman D. Crowder; her children, whom she dearly loved, Tammy (Rusty) Bonham of Charleston, W.Va., Mark (Lisa) Crowder of Roanoke, Va., Teresa (Kenneth) Booth of Roanoke, Va. She is also survived by her precious grandchildren, that called her "MAW-MAW", Sarah, Rachel, Jared, Nicole, Shannon, Brandon, Alex, Megan; and two very special great-grandchildren, Michael and Jacob. Her surviving sisters are Jackie Smith of Columbia, S.C., Nancy (Jimmy) Tingler of Roanoke, Va., Mary Jane Weeks of Petersburg, Va., Ann (Curtis) Dennis of Colonial Heights, Va., Marlene Leech of Roanoke, Va.; and many nieces and nephews. Jean was a life member of New Hope Christian Church where she and Thurman were married Sept. 30, 1960., Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 4257 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke, Va., at noon, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. Ministers Mickey Derrow and Pete Isenberg will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22., Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel: 1-540-989-3131. |
Shirley was born in Manhattan, N.Y., on March 15, 1931, to the late Alena Sarah Ward and William Ward, and entered eternal rest on Oct. 14, 2010. She was the middle child of nine children, Margaret Watson, Jurah Ward, Virginia Wright, Waheedah Mustafa, Mildred Ward, William Ward, and Florence Maynard. Her gentle heart was known by all who knew her, she loved her family., She was educated in New York City Public Schools, and attended Brooklyn College. Shirley worked as an administrative assistant most of her life. She also worked as a mentor and counselor for the Urban League., While residing in New York, she attended the Riverside Church where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Saviour. She served on the Executive Board of the Riverside Church Tower League., During the latter part of her life she decided to join her daughters and grandchildren in Virginia, where she became a member of St. Pails Baptist Church. Shirley enjoyed working as a foster grandparent in the Richmond City Public Schools, and was also an active member of The Senior Connection., Shirley leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Donella Marie Smith and Rhonda Joyce Ward; as well as her son-in-law, whom she treated like a son, Leon Alphonson Smith Sr.; her grandchildren, Leon Alphonson Smith II, Lamont Alen Smith, and Donel Alexander Smith; three siblings, Margaret Watson, Jurah Ward, and Bessie Walwyn; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends., A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at St. Paul's Baptist Church, Richmond. |
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William Silverthorne Sr. PORTSMOUTH - William Earl Silverthorne Sr., 61, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 in his residence. He was a coach and ..... |
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Marty A. Sorey CHESAPEAKE - Marty Allen Sorey, 40, died Oct. 18, 2010. Mr. Sorey was born in Norfolk to Marvin and Cindy Sorey. ..... |
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Timmy Albert Krance Timmy Albert Krance, 43, of Big Island, died Monday. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Living Word Baptist Church in Lynchburg. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Burch-Messier Funeral Home, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360. www.burch-messier.com |
Timothy L. Thurston, Timothy Lewis "Tim" Thurston, 39, husband of Andrea (Davis) Thurston of Northwood Drive, Waynesboro, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., Tim was born on April 24, 1971, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the son of Lewis Thurston of Mount Sidney and Shirley Wheeler of Swoope., Tim was a custom farmer, working on various area farms, he was a member of the Victory Worship Center, and he loved art work, fishing and hunting. Tim enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends whom he so dearly loved., Tim was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Mr. Frank Thurston; and his maternal grandparents, Robert and Vivian Smith., Surviving in addition to his parents and wife of fifteen years, are a sister and brother-in-law, Tina Tinsley and her husband, Phillip, of Verona; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Frank Thurston of Mount Sidney; stepfather, Dennis Wheeler of Swoope; loving in-laws, Robert and Janet Davis of Swoope; a niece, Sara Tinsley; and a nephew, Cole Tinsley., A memorial service will be conducted 4 p.m. Sunday, October 24, 2010, at the Victory Worship Center by Pastor Ray Eppard., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Victory Worship Center., It is suggested that those desiring to make memorial contributions do so to the Victory Worship Center, 200 Hammond Lane, Staunton, Virginia 24401., Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is in charge of his arrangements., Condolences may be expressed to the family online at |
Funeral services for Tony L. Garris Sr. will be conducted today at noon from the chapel of the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. Interment will be in Mt. Minnis Memorial Park. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
Travis Cooper NORFOLK - On Oct. 19, 2010 Travis Cooper, 40, born in Independence, Mo., and raised in Norfolk, left us to go to heaven. Travis led a happy life leaving behind a wife, Stephanie A. Clark and children, Ian (13), Trent (6), and Christina Brown (15); mother and father, John and Louise Cooper of Norfolk; brother, John Cooper Jr. of Texas; and sister, Crystal Cooper Farrior of Virginia Beach. Travis enjoyed many things such as fishing, his gun collection, Harleys, tattoos and spending time with family and friends. He was loved by many and will be missed greatly. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Saturday from 4 to 5 p.m. with a service beginning at 5 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
Vernell Williams-Jones NORFOLK - Vernell C. Williams-Jones of the 400 block of Rogers Ave., died Oct. 17, 2010 at her residence. She retired from the Norfolk Naval Air Terminal after 28 years of service. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Jones; a daughter, LaToya Williams; three sons, Jervonne Williams, Keenon Williams and Donté Williams; mother, Doris Mullen; sister, Sharon Williams; brother, Aaron Williams (Katherine); eight grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Lannie Williams; son, Maurio Williams; and a sister, Evangeline Brown. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, in Restoration Kingdom Church, 4035 E. Oceanview Ave., Norfolk. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park Cemetery. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes Chapel, Norfolk, is in charge. The remains will be ready for viewing today from 3:30 to 8 p.m. The family will assemble at the residence at 10 a.m. for the procession. |
CHAMBERS - VERSIE Your homegoing was 25 years ago and to this day we miss you so, but your love remains with us wherever we go. Love, Husband, Children & Grandchildren |
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William T. Walker Sr. NORFOLK - Early Tuesday morning Oct. 19, 2010, the Lord called to eternal rest our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, ..... |
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Weldon Leon Crider STUARTS DRAFT, Weldon Leon Crider, 74, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at Augusta Health., He was born on October 14, 1936, the son of the late Thomas M. and Martha (Eaton) Crider., Mr. Crider served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged after three years of duty. He retired from Southland Corporation, Harris Corporation and most recently Wal-Mart of Waynesboro., In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, playing cards, watching movies and most of all spending time with his family and his beloved dog Hope. Mr. Crider was also an avid Redskins fan., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers., Survivors include his loving wife, Peggy Crider; sons, Michael Crider and his wife, Donna, and Phillip Crider and his wife. Sonya, both of Waynesboro; daughters, Deborah Argenbright and her husband, Terry, of Greenville and Susan Brooks and her husband, Donnie, of Verona; grandchildren, Eric and Renee Crider of Waynesboro and Cortney Argenbright of Greenville; a sister, Goldie Crider of Bridgewater; as well as a number of nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010, at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 618 West Main Street., There will be no formal services held at the funeral home. Burial will be private., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the , 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060, the, , 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 or the Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 260, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477., Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting, Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes and Crematory. |
BROCKETTE, Willard N., 87, of Richmond, passed away October 21, 2010. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Nolan Parker Jenkins. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lucy I. Brockette; his daughter, Anita Brockette Jenkins; his son, Kenneth A. Brockette; and his granddaughter, Macie Lynn Jenkins. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Central Baptist Church, 1500 Courthouse Rd. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. |
The family will receive friends Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of William's life will be held Friday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home conducted by the Rev. Dr. Robert Parsons and Bob Rough, Minister. Interment will follow Parklawn Memorial Park. |
HAMPTON - William "Bob" R. Durr passed away on Monday, Oct. 18, 2010. |
William Silverthorne Sr. PORTSMOUTH - William Earl Silverthorne Sr., 61, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 in his residence. He was a coach and officer with Wilson Little League and was instrumental in starting the Girls Softball League. He was a U.S. Army, Vietnam veteran and was a member of the DAV Portsmouth Chapter. He was predeceased by his father, William Ellis Silverthorne. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Silverthorne; his mother, Ethel Silverthorne; a daughter, Kimberly Silverthorne; a son, William E. Silverthorne Jr.; sisters, Linda Baggett and Maxine Kingsbury; a brother, Phillip Silverthorne; three grandchildren, Michael Hatcher, Chason Osborne and Everett Garnes. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by Chaplain Deb Jenkins and Mr. Dan Funkhouser. A private burial will be held at a later date in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 3636 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23707, Attn. Hospice or to the DAV Portsmouth Chapter, 3019 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23701. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. |
William T. Walker Sr. NORFOLK - Early Tuesday morning Oct. 19, 2010, the Lord called to eternal rest our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Mr. William T. Walker Sr., from Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center at 3 a.m. The Lord blessed him to see 89 glorious years. Mr. Walker was a native of Princess Anne County and the son of the late Sandy and Leila Walker. He was a member of Deep Creek Church of Christ for many years and served on many boards. He served in the United States Army as a sergeant during World War II. While in the service, he met and married the late Mary Bell Chisel Walker, and of this union four loving children were born. Mr. Walker worked for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for 35 years. He retired and began spending his time enjoying his grandchildren. He was a likeable person and loved by his family and friends. He leaves behind to cherish his memory one daughter, Patricia M. Freeman (Sylvester); three sons, William T. Walker Jr. (Carolyn), Larry R. Walker, and Jeffrey G. Walker; one sister, Receil Reynolds (Harvey); 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. A funeral will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Hale Funeral Home with interment in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends today from 6 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. www.halefuneralhome.com. |
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A celebration of his life will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Campbell's Chapel AME Church, Carrollton. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at the funeral home. |
FORD - Zenobia Cheatham It has been a year since you passed away, but we know your Heavenly presence will be with us. We miss you dearly, but we know God wants you more. Love, Children & Grandchildren |
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