Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Virginia Obituaries 11/10/10


 

Albert HAMRICK

Al was a warm and compassionate husband and a loving and devoted father and grandfather. AI's love for children was apparent to everyone. AI will be remembered for his love of Gospel music, westerns, Derby hats, and storytelling. During his hospice stay, hospice staff was treated to Gospel concerts and stories about the adventures of his growing-up years. AI was proud of and committed to his employment with Massie. His wonderful sense of humor made everyone want to be around him. AI could be counted on for his honesty. He will be sorely missed by his family, friends and community.


 


 

Alice Faircloth

Alice Poyner Faircloth CHESAPEAKE - Alice Poyner Faircloth, 73, formerly of the 1500 block of Battlefield Blvd. South, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. Born in Moyock, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Walter M. Poyner Sr. and Amanda Reese Poyner. Alice retired from the Chesapeake Public School system after 30 years of service. She enjoyed the Outer Banks of North Carolina and bowling in the "Sometime Fun Time" league at AMF Chesapeake. She was a member of Hickory United Methodist Church for more than 50 years. In recent years, she attended Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church and served on the Kitty Hawk Recreation Committee. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Harry Faircloth Sr.; two children Winston Faircloth and wife Susie and Cheryl Best and husband Stan; two grandchildren, Wil Best and Walt Best; a sister, Clara Reese Whitehurst; a brother, Walter Martin Poyner Jr. and wife Marilyn; as well as several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Tom Mercer and the Rev. Curtis Campbell will officiate. The visitation will begin Thursday with the family receiving friends from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Foundation, The Lupus Foundation or to Hickory United Methodist Church. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.omanfh.com.


 


 

Alvin Randall Moomau

Alvin R. Moomau STAUNTON, Alvin Randall Moomau, 74, of Greenville, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Emeritus Memory Care., He was born on January 8, 1936, in Augusta County, a son of the late Ralph Moore Sr. and Virginia (Vines) Moomau., Prior to retirement, Mr. Moomau was owner/ operator of Moomau's Service Center and Arms Gas, Oil, and Heating Company. He was a member of Greenville United Methodist Church., Family members include three daughters and sons-in-law, Fonda and Rick Perry, Gail and Scott Coyner, and Nedra and Ben Puckett, all of Stuarts Draft; two brothers, Ralph M. Moomau Jr. of Staunton and Lionel Moomau of Greenville; four sisters, Elaine M. Shifflett of Greenville, Dolly Hite of Yorktown, Crannie Campbell of Greenville, and Shannon Conley of Kingsland, Georgia; eight grandchildren, Travis Coyner and his wife, Lindsey, Justin Perry, Megan Coyner, Jason Perry, Skylar, Jonathan, Olivia, and Alex Puckett; and two great- grandchildren, Jayden Perry and Kylie Coyner., He was preceded in death by two brothers, Quinnlyn F. Moomau and Rothwell Moomau; and two sisters, Lorraine Miller and Nedra Zuane Moomau., A graveside service will be conducted 4 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2010, at the Greenville United Methodist Church Cemetery conducted by the Reverend Earl Monroe., The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2010, at Henry Funeral Home., A special thanks to his sister, Crannie Campbell, for the love and care provided and to the staff of Emeritus Memory Care., Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911., Condolences may be sent to the family at


 


 

Amanda L. Oliver 

Nov 10, 2010 The funeral for Amanda Louise Oliver, 67, of 229 John Baker Road, Fieldale, who died Nov. 5, 2010, at Woltz Hospice Home, Dobson, N.C., will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. The Revs. Harold Carelock Jr. and Walter Tinsley will officiate. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends for a half-hour before the service Friday at the church and other times at the home. She was born Sept. 4, 1943, in Martinsville to Mort Hairston and Fransis Queen Hairston Hairston. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a member at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member and director of the senior choir and junior choir, and was a member of the ladies auxiliary and the nursery department. Surviving are her husband, John B. Oliver of Fieldale; a daughter, Cheryl France of Sandstone; a son, Neil G. Oliver of Martinsville; a sister, Frances L. Gravely of Martinsville; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Anna M. McKinnon

Service of love and remembrance for Mrs. Anna Mae McKinnon will be held noon Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Thann Young officiating., Family and friends are asked to assemble 11:30 a.m. at the funeral establishment., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. McKinnon online at, Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911,


 


 

Barbara Ann Snow

Barbara Ann Snow Barbara Ann Snow, 56, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. Born July 7, 1954, in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Robert H. Snow and is survived by her mother, Doris Fridley Snow, who Barbara spent her time taking care of. Survivors also include her daughter, Donna Stollar, and husband, William, of Fountain, Colo.; a son, Joel Whiting, of Colonial Heights; two brothers, Robert H. Snow Jr., of Kings Mountain, N.C., and Charles D. Snow and wife, Donna, of Goode; two sisters, Carolyn L. Cline, of Petersburg, and Betty J. Snow, of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Ariel, Thomas and Danica; and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at other times at the residence of her sister, Betty Snow. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, by the Rev. Michael Dodson Jr. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to The . To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel, is assisting the family.


 


 

Bell, D. Regina

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

D. Regina Bell VIRGINIA BEACH - D. Regina "Gina" Bell, 50, of the 5400 block of Davis Way, died Nov. 7, 2010 She was .....


 


 

Bernard F. DENNY

NEWPORT NEWS - Bernard "Bernie" Farrar Denny, 91, a resident of The Chesapeake, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010. 


 


 

Bernard L. Davis Jr.

Bernard L. Davis Jr. Bernard L. Davis Jr. "Bernie," of Manassas, formerly of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Prince William Hospital in Manassas. Bernie, as he was affectionately known, was was born Dec. 7, 1956, to Annie M. Davis and the late Rev. Bernard L. Davis Sr. Those left to cherish his memories, including his loving mother, are two sons, Zachary Andrew Davis and Bernard L. Davis III, both of Fairfax; one sister, Glenda D. Campbell, of Woodbridge; one brother, the Rev. Bertram L. Davis Sr., of Lynchburg; two nieces, Talecia Morton, of Woodbridge, and Adrienne Davis, of Lynchburg; two nephews, Travis Morton, of Woodbridge, and Bertram L. Davis Jr., of Lynchburg; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at Davis-Turner Funeral Service. The family will receive friends at the home of his mother. Condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.


 


 

Betty Sue King

King Betty Sue Teaster King, 73, of Rural Retreat died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. Born July 7, 1937 in Smyth County, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Minnie Barr Teaster. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth; infant sisters, Rachael and Eva Mae; brothers, Elmer "Doc", Harold "Had", Roy Lee, Frank, Neal, Russell "Pete," and a granddaughter, Tina Michelle Hancock. Survivors include her husband, Simon P. King; her children, Jeffrey, and wife Dawn Lowe of Rural Retreat, Pamela Sue Frye of Marion, Dawn King and David King of the home; grandchildren, Ashley Sutherland, Hunter Lowe, Rebecca Jennings; special great-grandson, Jamie Jennings; sister and brother-in-law, Tootsie and Port Blevins; brothers and sisters-in-law, Glen and Lucille Teaster, Gene and Guita Teaster, Herbert and Bobbie Teaster, all of Marion; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Lindsey Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Clayton Hounshell officiating. A graveside committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family received friends from 5:30 until service time or at the home at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home of Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Betty T. King

Betty T. King Betty Sue Teaster King, 73, of Rural Retreat died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Clayton Hounshell officiating. A graveside committal service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. She was born July 7, 1937, in Smyth County, daughter of the late George W. and Minnie Barr Teaster. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth; infant sisters, Rachel and Eva Mae; six brothers, Elmer "Doc" Teaster, Harold "Had" Teaster, Roy Lee Teaster, Frank Teaster, Neal Teaster and Russell "Pete" Teaster; and a granddaughter, Tina Michelle Hancock. Survivors include her husband, Simon P. King of Rural Retreat; children, Jeffrey and wife, Dawn Lowe of Rural Retreat, Pamela Sue Frye of Marion, Dawn King and David King, both of the home; grandchildren, Ashley Sutherland, Hunter Lowe and Rebecca Jennings, all of Marion; special great-grandson, Jamie Jennings of Marion; sister and brother-in-law, Tootsie and Port Blevins of Marion; brothers and sisters-in-law, Glen and Lucille Teaster, Gene and Guita Teaster, Herbert and Bobbie Teaster, all of Marion; and several nieces and nephews. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Beulah Goin

Beulah Benford Goin CHESAPEAKE - Beulah Benford Goin, 84, of the 100 block of McCosh Drive, passed away Nov. 9, 2010 in her home. A native of Bedford, Va., she was the daughter of the late Ivy and Maude Shiflett and the widow of Glenn A. Goin Sr. She is survived by her nine daughters, Ann Grove and Mary Jones of Norfolk, Debbie Anthony of Florida, Brenda Comstock of Kansas, Joyce Allison of North Carolina, Frances Byron, Betty Vincent, Linda Mallard and Margaret Hill, all of Chesapeake; five sons, Michael Goin of Norfolk, Roger Goin of Georgia, Marvin Goin of South Dakota, Glenn Goin Jr. of North Carolina and Carl Goin of Chesapeake; a sister, Neda Bivens of Indiana; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, William and Jimmy Goin and a granddaughter, Kim Willoughby. A funeral will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, with Pastor Matt Nettesheim officiating. The burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials in lieu of flowers, may be made to American Cancer Society , 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.


 


 

Burton, Lillian

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Lillian Amelia Burton CHESAPEAKE - Lillian Amelia Burton, 95, died Nov. 6, 2010 in Charleston, S.C. For service information, please see our website at ..... 


 


 

Butts, Thomas

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Thomas E. Butts VIRGINIA BEACH - Thomas Emmett Butts, 79, of the 400 block of Big Pine Road, passed away Nov. 7, 2010. Born ..... 


 


 

Carlton Harris (In Memoriam)

CARLTON L. HARRIS In loving memory Two years ago today you left us to go home to Jesus. Our hearts are filled with sadness as we remember. We feel your presence with us wherever we go. You will always be in our thoughts and we will love you forever. Missing You Always Bea, Tina, Bubba, Lindsey and Philip


 


 

Carol Y. Stone 

Nov 10, 2010 Carol Young Stone, 73, of Stoney Ridge Road, Bassett, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at her home. She was the wife of Elmer Stone. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Bassett Funeral Service. 


 


 

Carter T. Coates

COATES, T. Carter, 77, of Richmond, died on November 5, 2010. Born February 7, 1933 in Tazewell County, he was the son of Thomas Felix Coates and Ella Wooding Carter Coates. He was a graduate of Richmond College and the T.C. Williams School of Law of the University of Richmond. A member of the Virginia State Bar for over 50 years, Mr. Coates served in the claims division of State Farm Insurance Company until his retirement. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Dr. Thomas F. Coates Jr. of Crozier and Judge Wade S. Coates of Tazewell. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Katherine Beale Coates of Richmond; children, Mary Coates Bennett and John F. Bennett III of Richmond, and Townes C. Coates Jr. of Baltimore; granddaughters, Erin Carter Bennett and Sarah Byrn Bennett; and a host of family, friends and colleagues. A memorial service will be held at Seventh Street Christian Church, 4101 Grove Avenue (at Malvern), Richmond, on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 2 p.m. In his latter years, Carter particularly appreciated his association with the staff, clients, and fellow volunteers at Meals on Wheels. Thus, in lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Meals on Wheels Serving Central Virginia, 1600 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond, Va. 23230.


 


 

Cathy PAOLICELLI

WILLIAMSBURG - Cathy Paolicelli, 68, of Williamsburg, died on Nov. 8, 2010.


 


 

Cecil Lowe

Cecil C. Lowe COLERAIN - Cecil Chamblee Lowe, 92, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 at his home. He was born Aug. 30, 1918 in Hertford County to the late Roy Lowe and Belle Chamblee Lowe. He was the husband of the late Bernice Brinkley Lowe. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a graduate of Harrellsville High School, a member of Colerain Baptist Church, past president of the NC Checkers Association, former director of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association and a professional baseball umpire. A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in the Ashley Memorial Chapel at Garrett-Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, the Rev. Robert May will officiate. Left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Fred Lowe and Douglas Lowe, both of Ahoskie, and Roy L. Lowe of Lake Waccamaw and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Doris Humphrey and a brother, Earl Lowe. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Oxford Orphanage, Colerain Rescue Squad or to Colerain Fire Department. Family and friends may send online condolences to www.garrettjonesfh.com.


 


 

Charles Ferguson 

Nov 10, 2010 A memorial service for Charles "Pete" H. Ferguson, 86, of Collinsville, who died Nov. 8, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville. Minister Lawrence Harris will officiate. The family will receive friends for an hour before the service Thursday at the funeral home. Ferguson was born Aug. 29, 1924, in Franklin County to Maurice Ferguson and Ethel Carter Ferguson. He was preceded in death by his parents. A World War II veteran, he served in the Atlantic and Pacific in the Naval Armed Guard. He was involved in the Invasion of Normandy, served on USS Frankford and received a number of citations for marksmanship. Ferguson was a Collinsville businessman for 50 years and was a member and board member of the Fieldale-Collinsville Rescue Squad. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Mikles Ferguson of the home; two sons, Allen L. Ferguson and Billy Ferguson; a daughter, Deborah Ferguson Rakes; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Fieldale-Collinsville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 760, Collinsville, Va. 24078.


 


 

Charles Mertig

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Clara Loraine Yost

Clara Loraine Yost Clara Loraine Yost, age 79 of Richlands, VA, passed away Fri., Nov. 5, 2010, at Clinch Valley Medical Center. Born Jan. 12, 1931, at Daybrook, WV, she was the daughter of the late John and Mabel Moore DeVine. She loved flowers, gardening and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Perry A. Yost. She was survived by her children, Randy D. Yost and wife Ileen of Cedar Bluff, VA, Phillip Yost and wife Melissa of St. Augustine, FL, Nancy Maggard and husband Ronnie of Claypool Hill, VA, and Barry Yost and wife Beth of Richlands, VA; grandchildren, Eric Yost and wife Megan, Adam Yost, Rachel Carter and husband Dustin, John Yost and wife Kristen, Maggie Yost, Amber Sykes and husband Joe, Candace Maggard, Emily Maggard and Christen Stacy; great grandchildren, Holden, Olivia, Caden and Ayden; one sister, Glenna Tennant and husband Leroy of Core, WV; and one brother, Bill DeVine and wife Jane of Fairmont, WV. Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Loraine Yost were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Mon., Nov. 8, 2010, at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, VA, with Rev. Carl Howell officiating. Burial followed in the Greenhills Memory Gardens Cemetery at Claypool Hill, VA. Pallbearers were Eric Yost, Adam Yost, John Yost, Dustin Carter and Joe Sykes. The family received friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sun. at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff, VA. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to, Singleton Funeral Service served the Yost family.


 


 

Clara S. BROWNE

THE VILLAGES, FLA. - Clara Simmons Browne, 82, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010. 


 


 

Curtis D. ESTRIDGE

Lt. Estridge will take his "Last Ride" on Engine #13 to Grace Church. A memorial service including Firefighter Honor Guard will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in Grace Church, 111 Church Street Yorktown, VA 23690. Immediately following the ceremony, his ashes will be interred in Historic Grace Church Cemetery. After taps are played, a reception will be held in the Parish Hall.


 


 

D. Regina Bell

D. Regina Bell VIRGINIA BEACH - D. Regina "Gina" Bell, 50, of the 5400 block of Davis Way, died Nov. 7, 2010 She was a member of Mount Zion AME Church, where she was involved with the Combined Choirs, and was retired from Virginia Beach Public Schools. Survivors include one daughter, Shantae Bell; one son, Ronald Bell; mother, Vashti Johnson; father,J.E. Jackson; nine sisters; four brothers; eight grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Friday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. in Mount Zion AME Church, Virginia Beach. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk, is in charge.


 


 

Darnell, Horace

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Horace Edgar Darnell CHESAPEAKE - Horace Edgar Darnell, 85, of the 1400 block of Linden Ave., passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 at a .....


 


 

Daveon and Danajah Davis

DAVIS. Memorial services for Infant Daveon Davis and Infant Danajah Davis (twins) will be held Thursday, 1 p.m. at St. Stephen's Church, 505 N. 33rd St. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. 


 


 

Debra Dianne Harmon

Debra Dianne Harmon Debra Dianne Harmon, age 51, passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at her home. She was born Dec. 23, 1958, in Bristol Virginia. She is survived by her parents, Mont and Mary O'Quinn Harmon; brothers, Rick and Bob Harmon; sister, Vickie Dutton; grandmother, Mary O'Quinn; and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be registered at


 


 

Dennis Swiney

Dennis Swiney BRISTOL, Tenn. Dennis Swiney, 64, died on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a son of Ruby Neal Swiney and the late Carl W. Swiney. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by son-in-law, Tim Parks. Mr. Swiney is survived by son, Brian Wayne Swiney and wife Tiffany; daughter, Ginger Parks; sister, Linda D. Swiney; three granddaughters; many cousins and friends. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol Tennessee and a member of Central Christian Church. Dennis had been in auto mechanics since high school, having worked at Bob's Muffler Shop for over 20 years. He has been acclaimed by many as one of the best for front end alignment. He was also a certified safety inspector for the Department of State Police, Commonwealth of Virginia. Dennis loved all sports. He was an umpire for church league softball for several years, crew chief for a local race team and was an avid NASCAR fan. The family will receive friends from 5 until 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, or any time at the home. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., with Pastor Benny Bowman officiating. The committal service and interment will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Alvis, Steve Callahan, Tony Owens, Eugene Powers, Ronnie Cole and Johnny Farmer. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Alvis, Cecil Arnold, Mike Wilcox, Will Wyatt, Jack Sanders, and Doug Mullins. The family would like to thank all the wonderful doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists and employees of Bristol Regional Medical Center and Fresenius Medical Care for all their kind care, love and support. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to the East Tennessee Kidney Fund, c/o Alice Legard, Fresenius Medical Care, 1 Medical Park Blvd., Suite 100E, Bristol, TN 37620. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting


 


 

Diana Shapiro

Diana Schapiro NORFOLK - Diana Schapiro, 101, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 in Greenacres, Fla. She was the wife of Sidney Schapiro of blessed memory. Survivors include a daughter, Wendy Schapiro; two grandchildren, Keirsten Estrada and Michael Vazquez; a nephew, Gerald Sandler and his wife Gail; and two nieces, Jacquline Sandler, Regina Katz and her husband Lou. Mrs. Schapiro is also survived by six greatnieces and -nephews. A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday Nov. 11, in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Rabbi Michael Panitz. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements.


 


 

Doris COBB

Friends are invited to visit the family one hour prior to the service. A celebration of Doris' life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park.


 


 

Doris Rushton

Doris Spradlin Rushton PORTSMOUTH - Doris Spradlin Rushton (Mrs. Edward D. Rushton) passed away in the comfort of her home early Sunday morning, Nov. 7, 2010. She had lived a remarkable life, and had reached the age of 85. Born Doris Mabel Spradlin on March 10, 1925 in Madison Heights, Va., she loved walking on the beach and Broadway shows, Clark Gable and writing in her diary. She had a beautiful, caring spirit and dedicated her life to helping others. She attended elementary, middle and high school in Madison Heights before graduating from E.C. Glass High School in 1943. That same year, she began her studies at the University of Virginia and thus embarked on a 52-year career in nursing. In between was a stint with the U.S. Cadet Nurses Corps during World War II, and a BS degree in nursing from her beloved University of Virginia. After graduation from UVA, she became head nurse in the pediatric department of the University of Virginia Hospital and was then made night supervisor, a position she occupied until 1954. From 1954 until 1959, she held the position of educational director at Lynchburg General Hospital and upon moving to the Tidewater area, accepted a position of instructor of nursing at Obici Hospital in Suffolk. She was also clinical instructor for the Norfolk General School of Practical Nursing before moving to Chesapeake Center for Science and Technology in 1973 as a nursing instructor. In the end, she had dedicated more than 50 years to the joy of the nursing profession and in 1996 was inducted into the prestigious Thomas Jefferson Society of the University of Virginia, recognizing her 50 years of service to that hallowed institution. She was a member of The Woman's Club of Portsmouth, the Emblem Club of the Supreme Order of Elks, the National League of Nursing, the Virginia, Norfolk and Chesapeake Educational associations and was a charter member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church. She is survived by many who will miss her dearly. Among them is her husband, Edward D. Rushton; sons, Donald Edward Rushton and wife Pat, of Lorain, Ohio and John Spradlin Rushton, and wife Joy of Lewisville, N.C., and a daughter, Mary Katherine Rushton Dewing, and husband Andrew of Suffolk. She is also survived by her brother, Thomas Robert "Bob" Spradlin and sister-in-laws Lillian Spradlin of Virginia Beach, and Helen M. Spradlin of Richmond. Surviving grandchildren are Nicole Rushton Shinsky of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, Casey Rushton Lehner of Boca Raton, Fla., Kendall Marianne Rushton of Virginia Beach, Bronwyn Kennedy Rushton and Braedon Kidd Rushton of Lewisville, and Edward Hunter Pleasant Dewing, Hannah Doris Potter Dewing and Katherine Drew Virginia Dewing of Suffolk. Doris is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Holly Rushton and Lexi Beasley of Sheffield Lake, and many beloved nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her loving and supportive parents, James William Spradlin and Mabel Christine Kidd Spradlin and her older brother, James William "Jay" Spradlin Jr. A funeral to celebrate Doris' life will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel. Entombment will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Online condolences and Mrs. Rushton's guestbook may be signed at www.lovingfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Dorothy Cox Eborn

EBORN, Dorothy Cox, of Hanover, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 6, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Eborn. She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Eborn-Fovel (Brian) and Connie Goodman (Bill); three grandchildren, Jennifer Bennett (Bruce), Elizabeth Storelli and Lee Goodman (Courtney); five great-grandchildren, Joshua, Justin, Anthony, Naomi Dot and Gabriel William; and two sisters, Naomi Boyd and Geraldine Scott. Dorothy was a retired employee of the Accounting Department of Sears Roebuck & Company. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Va. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church, 5270 Charles City Road, Richmond, Va. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va. Contributions may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Children's Ministries, where Dorothy was a member for over 50 years.


 


 

Dorothy M. CARMAN

WILLIAMSBURG - Dorothy Marie Carman, 85, died Nov. 7, 2010. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in Williamsburg Christian Church. Online condolences may be registered at


 


 

Dorothy M. HART

VIRGINIA BEACH - Dorothy Monica Hart, 88, passed away Nov. 5, 2010 at her home.


 


 

Dorothy MacDonald

Dorothy Lee MacDonald VIRGINIA BEACH - Dorothy Lee MacDonald, 93, passed away Nov. 7, 2010. A Norfolk native, Mrs. MacDonald was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth F. MacDonald and her only daughter, Patricia L. Boyd. Survivors include a sister, Normal Chappell; two grandchildren, Brandon Boyd and Dara Barnard; and four great-grandchildren, Austin and Kasey Boyd, and Kyle and Bennett Barnard. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park. Friends may offer condolences at www.kellumfunrealhome.com.


 


 

Dorothy Mae Puckett Coe

Dorothy Mae Puckett Coe Dorothy Mae Puckett Coe passed away peacefully on Sat., Nov. 6, 2010, at Claypool Hill, VA. She was born Aug. 21, 1921, in Jenkin-Jones, WV. Dorothy and her husband, the late Lacy Coe, operated the Claypool Hill Skating Rink for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Samuel and Agnes Mitchell Puckett; her husband, Henry Lacy Coe; two brothers, Hoyt and Stanley "Clint" Puckett; two sisters, Catherine Addison and Louise Fain; a special nephew, Joseph Addison; and special niece, Sue Addison Compton. Survivors are: Sister: Helen P. Woody of Colonial Heights, VA; nephews: Jerry, Larry, and Tom Addison, all of the Richlands area; several other special nieces and nephews, relatives, and many friends also survive. Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Puckett Coe were conducted Tues., Nov. 9, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, VA, with the Rev. Jackie Strickler officiating. Entombment followed at Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, VA. Family and friends served as pallbearers. Friends called after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Food Pantry, 106 Veterans Drive, Richlands, VA 24641 or a charity of your choice. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, VA was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at


 


 

Dorothy Wray Adams

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Drucille Mae Davis Ellis

Drucille Mae Davis Ellis, 85, wife of Arthur Leigh Ellis Sr. of Ladson, S.C., died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at a local hospital., Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning, Nov. 12, 2010, at Blandford Church Cemetery in Petersburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to North Trident Baptist Church, 9939 Jamison Road, Ladson, SC 29456., Mrs. Ellis was born Jan. 12, 1925, in Ettrick, Va., a daughter of the late James Bolling Davis and Minnie Eley Davis. She was a 1942 graduate of Petersburg High School. Mrs. Ellis retired after 29 years of service with First and Merchants National Bank, now Bank of America, in Colonial Heights, Va. She was a member of North Trident Baptist Church., Survivors include her husband, Arthur L. Ellis Sr. of Ladson; her son, Arthur L. Ellis Jr. and his wife, Wanda McNair Ellis, of Summerville; her grandsons, Joshua Leigh Ellis and Justin Matthew Ellis both of Summerville; and her brother, J. Bolling (Bo) Davis Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home, 130 W. 1st North St., Summerville, SC 29483.


 


 

Earl Eugene Dellinger

Earl Eugene Dellinger GRUNDY, Va. Earl Eugene Dellinger, 98, passed away Sunday, Nov. 7, in Pikeville Medical Center, following a brief illness. Born in Wilder, Va., he was the son of the late William Reece Dellinger and Laura Kathryn Phillips Dellinger. Earl graduated from Clincho High School, Triangle Mountain Institute (TMI) and attended Alice Lloyd College in Kentucky. Earl and his late wife Dorothy Jackson Dellinger founded Modern Sales and Service in 1941, which was the oldest Jeep dealership in the country as of its closing in 2009. Mr. Dellinger served on the Board of Directors A.O.T. (Auto Old Timers) Association, was a member of Directors Virginia Automobile Dealers Association, Richmond, Va., representing the 19th district, served on Chrysler Dealer Council, served as chairman of International Harvester Dealer Zone Conference and Buick Dealer Council. He served on the Buchanan County School Board for 16 years, as chairman and vice-chairman, served as board member and chairman of Southwest Virginia Community College, established scholarships at SWCC, Emory & Henry College and Hiwassee College and was a member of Patrick Henry Club at Emory & Henry College and an honorary Emory & Henry board member. Earl was a member of the Sandy Valley Lodge No. 17: Kazim Temple and Scottish Rites Bodies of Roanoke, potentate representative: Buchanan-Dickenson Shrine Club past president; Desert Sands Shrine Club, Abingdon. He was a Kentucky Colonel and contributor of Good Works Program, past president of Grundy, , chairman of the March of Dimes Campaign, Chamber of Commerce Board and Century Club member, Grundy Business and Professional Association, Buchanan County Planning Corp., Buchanan County Planning District Commission, Lonesome Pine Council Boy Scouts, Sustaining Member of Sequoyah Council, Boy Scouts of America. He was a founder of Willowbrook Country Club and organizing president for three years. Mr. Dellinger was a member and building committee member of the Grundy United Methodist Church. Mr. Dellinger was honored in 2002 by Time magazine as the recipient of its Quality Dealer Award. He was the recipient of the Virginia Community College System's Chancellor's Award for Leadership in Philanthropy in 2007. In 2009, the Earl and Dorothy Dellinger Learning Resource Center was opened on the campus of Southwest Virginia Community College, which houses the library-media center and office complex. He was inducted into the Buchanan County Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame in 2009. Mr. Dellinger was a supporter of the Appalachian School of Law, the Appalachian College of Pharmacy, the University of Tennessee and was a big Virginia Tech Hokie fan. In addition to his parents and wife, Earl was preceded in death by six brothers, Omer Dellinger, Warner Dellinger, John Dellinger, Harry Dellinger, George Dellinger and Winfield Dellinger; one sister, Evelyn Dellinger Anderson; and one niece, Christine Rasnick Reedy. He is survived by one sister, Billie Ruth Dellinger Rasnick of Abingdon; 22 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. with Masonic Rites at 7 p.m. The body of Mr. Dellinger will be moved to Grundy United Methodist Church Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. to await the funeral hour at 11 a.m. with Rev Tom Witten officiating with burial to follow at Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, Va. The family suggests that expression of sympathy be made in the form of donations to the charity of your choice. Active pallbearers will be Billy Ray Belcher, Jimmy Darrel Deel, Ronnie Stacy, Bill Rodda, Bill Kilgore, Henry Farmer, Gene Taylor and Jerry Shields. Honorary pallbearers will be great nephews. Online condolences may be sent to the family at


 


 

Edna C. Ferguson

Edna C. Ferguson Edna Vilee Charlton Ferguson was a lifelong resident of Rocky Gap, the Dry Fork community, until December 2008 when she became a resident of Bland County Nursing and Rehab of Bastian. On Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, God decided to call her soul to eternal rest. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. at Tynes Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church with the Rev. Todd French Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Hogan Cemetery. She was the seventh child born to William A. and Harriet Elizabeth Stevens Charlton on April 24, 1915, in Rocky Gap. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. She worked diligently for the Lord through the church and social organizations. Nothing meant more to her than God and her family. Her church and social affiliation included her membership at Tynes Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church where she served as an usher, social director, steward, choir member, teacher's aide at Rocky Gap Elementary School and board member of various organizations in the community. She worked and served all faithfully until her failing health prevented her participation. She was married to Andrew Ferguson of Rocky Gap. In addition to her parents and husband, preceding her in death were four sisters, Myrtle Charlton, Evelin Charlton, Gladys Gore and Sadie Saunders; and twin brothers, Jessie Cecil Charlton and Elder Eugene Charlton. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Stephanie Moore Ferguson of Rocky Gap; grandsons, Richard Ferguson Jr. of Rocky Gap and William Ferguson of Princeton, W.Va.; stepgrandchild, Kimberly Moore of Tazewell; great-grandson, Isaiah Ferguson; great-granddaughter, Jazmin Ferguson; great-stepgrandson, Jaden Prater; a brother, Nathaniel Charlton of Rocky Gap; a sister-in-law, Dorthea Ferguson of Rocky Gap; a brother-in-law, William "Bill" Ferguson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Highland Bland Funeral Chapel in Bland is in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Edna Sears

Edna L. Sears VIRGINIA BEACH - Edna L. Sears, 87, of the 1200 block of Skylark Drive, passed away Nov. 7, 2010. She was born April 9, 1923 in Yanceyville, N.C. She was the widow of Clemon C. Sears. She is survived by her daughter, Robin Murray of Virginia Beach; two sons, Randy Sears of Virginia Beach and Terry Sears of Gates, N.C.; a sister, Jean Smith of Jacksonville, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Richard Sears, Randy Sears, Shane Sears, Scott Sears, Bryan Sears, Ryan Bryant, Brandi Bryant, Matthew Ravis, Athena Ravis and Brian Quidley; and 14 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel. The burial will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.


 


 

Edward Earl O'Dell

Edward Earl O'Dell BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Edward Earl O'Dell, age 90, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born at Bluff City Jan. 1, 1920, to the late G.A. and Stella Woods O'Dell. He was married to Dorothy Treola Richards May 10. 1945. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Kate Luster and Nina Rinehardt; and a brother, Clyde O'Dell. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of the home; three children, Barry Kent and Rodney Eric, both of Bluff City, and Jill Paige Fair and son-in-law, Roger Fair of Elizabethton; and one grandchild, Skylar Lee Fair of Elizabethton. Mr. O'Dell attended Milligan College from 1939-1941. He joined the, , serving, . A machinist mate, he joined the first cruise of the USS Antietam, commissioned Jan. 28, 1945. Returning from the war, Earl continued pursuing his education building an extensive background in engineering, electronics and business management, completing courses at the University of Tennessee, Illinois Institute of Technology and ultimately becoming a certified engineer. He was a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). He was a Cub Scout Leader, a member of Toastmasters International Club, served First Christian Church of Bluff City as deacon, treasurer, long-time Sunday school teacher, chairman of the missions committee, and numerous other committees, volunteered with wife for Meals on Wheels and loved participating in Operation Christmas Box for Samaritans Purse. He retired from Sperry Univac, (later known as Unisys), in 1983, as a products methods engineer. During his 30+ tenure, he worked on the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo projects for the space program and was instrumental in developing one of the first automated printed circuit board manufacturing lines. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Tetrick Funeral Home Bluff City Chapel with Pastor Ron Whitacre officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. prior the service in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home and any time at the residence. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Poplar Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, Piney Flats. Active pallbearers will be Danny Buchanan, Jerry Gregg, Ronnie Luster, Bill Morrell, Rodney O'Dell, Barry O'Dell, Jerry Rhinehardt and Jimmy Rhinehardt. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Blake, Buddy Carrier, Leonard Carver, Myers Davis, Verlin Dempsey, Roger Fair, Gary Morrell, Thad Perry, Jared Rhinehardt, Sonny Woods and elders and deacons of First Christian Church of Bluff City. Minister, pallbearers, family and friends are requested to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Christian Church Youth, P.O. Box 217, Bluff City 37618. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting


 


 

Edward J. CARAWAN

He is survived by his son, Fenner P. Carawan and his wife, Priscilla; two daughters, Phyllis A. Frye, and Faye C. Tanner and her husband, Ray; five grandchildren, Stacey T. Bell, Lacey T. Moody, Tracey T. Williams, Dean A. Frye, and Tommy E. Carawan; six great-grandchildren, Cassie, Candace and Brooke Williams, Autumn Moody, Misty Frye, and Mackenzie Smith; and two sisters, Delores Buck, and Elsie Nichols and her husband, J.B.


 


 

Edythe M. Banko

Edythe M. Banko, Edythe M. Banko, 56, of Charlottesville, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2010., She was born on July 28, 1954, in Evansville, Indiana., Edythe is survived by her loving husband of ten years, Richard Banko of Charlottesville; mother, Barbra Prow of Evansville, Indiana; father and stepmother, Raymond and Margaret Stone of Cadiz, Kentucky; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Richard Hull and their son, Parker, of Richmond, Virginia; mother-in-law, Delphine Banko; and brother-in-law, Robert Banko., The smile and warmth in her eyes will live in our hearts forever., In lieu of flowers donation can be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Service, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, November 11, 2010, at St. Thomas Aquinas with her Pastor Scott Knight officiating. A reception will follow the service.


 


 

Eliza Howard

Eliza P. Howard NORFOLK - Eliza P. Howard, 93, of the 3700 block of Ingle Circle, passed on Nov. 6, 2010. She was the wife of the late James Howard and retired as a practical nurse. Survivors include three daughters, Kay F. Collins, Marian T. Howard and Phillis H. Doggett; three sons, James D. Howard, Theodore A. Howard and Victor L. Howard; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Friday, Nov. 12, in Mount Gilead Baptist Church, with the Rev. Shelton Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in Roosevelt Cemetery. The body will be taken to church at 10 a.m. Friday. A wake service will be held Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Graves Funeral Home.


 


 

Elizabeth Ann Burns

Elizabeth Ann Burns, Elizabeth Ann Burns, 63, of Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 7, 2010, at her residence., She was born on February 12, 1947, in Waynesboro, to the late James William Awkard and the late Elizabeth Ann Jones., She was employed with McKee Foods Corp and was a member of Union Baptist Church., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger and Anthony Awkard., She is survived by her loving daughters, Marchetta Henderson and her husband, David, Tonya Loving and her husband, Bryant, Yolanda Burns and Pamela Burns; grandchildren, Corey Burns, Danielle Henderson, Tajhrae Barber, Alexis Hite and Taraji Brown; a great- grandchild, Kevon Goffney; and two brothers, James William Awkard and Stacy Jones., A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2010, at the Charlton and Groome Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Pastor Donald Winston Johnson., The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2010, at the funeral home., Family and friends may share their condolences, light a candle and sign the guest register at


 


 

Ellen D. FARRAR

WEST POINT - Ellen Dale Robinson Farrar, 53, of West Point, Va., passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. 


 


 

Elmer W. Stewart Sr.

On Saturday evening, Nov. 6, 2010, our hearts were saddened by the passing of our loved one, Mr. Elmer William Stewart Sr., of 7530 Bull Hill Road, Prince George, Va., at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, Va., He was born in Williamsport, W.Va., on Sept. 29, 1938, to the late Wilson and Edna Stewart., Mr. Stewart graduated from Petersburg High School, Petersburg, W.Va., in 1957. He attended college in Vermont and graduated from West Virginia University. He worked for civil service in Aberdeen, Md., then later transferred to Fort Lee, Va. He retired after 32 years of service. Mr. Stewart had a love for fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities., He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Stewart; his father, Wilson Stewart; his mother, Edna Stewart; two brothers, Howard Stewart Sr. and Lewis Stewart., He leaves to cherish, three sons, Eric H. Stewart of Petersburg, Va., Elmer V. Stewart II of Chesterfield, Va., and Donnell A. Stewart (LaToya) of Prince George, Va.; two granddaughters, Erica Stewart of Petersburg, Va., Alexis Stewart of Hopewell, Va.; one uncle, Brownley Stewart of Burlington, W.Va.; two sisters-in-law, Bettie Stewart of Zanesville, Ohio, Lula Stewart of Moorefield, W.Va.; a devoted friend, Paul Reed; good friends, Portia Thompson and Carroll Parham; and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends., The family will be leaving at 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, to go to West Virginia for funeral services. Bus transportation will be provided. Please contact Mr. and Mrs. Donnell Stewart at 804-862-2628 or 804-490-1115 if you would like a seat on the bus. There is no charge to travel on the bus. The bus will leave from Tucker's Funeral Home., The family would like to thank James Taylor of AAA Transportation and all the caregivers, Mary, Stephanie Duncan and Audrey Trimiew., A wake will be held from 7 til 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at the Tucker's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Williamsport, W.Va.; the Rev. Dr. Antonio Tucker officiating. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.


 


 

Ennio Gherardi

GHERARDI, Ennio M., age 84, of Chesterfield, died Monday, November 8, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Linda M. Gherardi; a daughter, Jennifer Howard; three sons, Lawrence, Trevor and Christopher Gharardi; four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, November 11, at New Hope Lutheran Church, 14851 Hull Street Road.


 


 

Ervin Jernigan

Ervin Clark Jernigan NORFOLK - Ervin Clark Jernigan, 53, passed away Nov. 4, 2010. Service will be held today, Nov. 10, at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Chapel, at 4 p.m. 


 


 

Estellia F. Saunders

Estellia F. Saunders Estellia Elizabeth Ferguson Saunders, 95, of Rocky Gap died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, W.Va. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Nov. 11, at noon at the Greater Zion Pentecostal Church, 104 Park Avenue in Bluefield, W.Va. Interment will be in Hogan's Cemetery at Rocky Gap. She was a member of Tynes Chapel A.M.E. Church of Rocky Gap where she served in many capacities, including the senior choir, past president of the missionary society, deaconess and mother of the church for many years. She also attended the East Tennessee and Virginia Conferences along with her husband working in many capacities. She will be greatly missed by her family, church family and her community. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was loved by everyone that knew her. She would go the extra mile for her family and loved ones. She lived a very prosperous and fruitful life. She was preceded in death by her parents, McDaniel and Cornelia Ferguson; husband, the Rev. Fred J. Saunders; four sisters; and five brothers. Survivors include the Rev. Powell "Jewelle" Saunders, Minnie Deloris Harris and Christine E. McClanahan; a brother who is the last surviving sibling; two sisters-in-law, Doretha Ferguson and Freda Schruggs; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon (service time) at the church. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Granddaughters will serve as flower bearers. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Esther "Skeeter" Harris

HARRIS, Esther W. "Skeeter," 79, of Powhatan, departed this life November 8, 2010 surrounded by her family at home. She leaves to cherish her memories devoted husband of 61 years, Kenneth B. Harris. She is also survived by three children, Kenneth B. Harris Jr. (Peggy), Johnnie R. Harris, Virginia H. Hammock; sister, Helen Johnson; five grandchildren, Brad L. Harris, Danielle G. Sharp (Mike S.), Jamie L. Hammock (Andrea L.), Suzanne Hennessey, Shannon H. Oliver ( Blaine W.); nine great-grandchildren and many loving friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marion Roberts; and brother, Bernard Wilson. The family will receive friends Wednesday (tonight) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett-Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rte. 60), Powhatan. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., in Red Lane Baptist Church. Interment church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Powhatan Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 247, Powhatan, Va. 23139.


 


 

Ethel M. Smith

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Ethel May Vest

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Eugene CARLSON

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Eutha Valler

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Faircloth, Alice

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Alice Poyner Faircloth CHESAPEAKE - Alice Poyner Faircloth, 73, formerly of the 1500 block of Battlefield Blvd. South, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, Nov. 8, ..... 


 


 

Flora B. Johnson Kodak

Flora B. Johnson Kodak WAYNESBORO, Pa. A graveside service for Flora B. Johnson Kodak will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Pastor Charles Clifton officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to assemble at the cemetery by 1:45 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting


 


 

Floyd Kenneth Stevens

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Franklin D. Eads

Franklin D. Eads Franklin D. "Frankie" Eads, 45, of Max Meadows died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010. Funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Diane Stanley officiating. Interment was in the Jones Cemetery. He was born Jan. 30, 1965, in Pulaski. He was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Eads; and his grandparents, Lonnie and Ollie Warden, and Harry and Relia Eads. Survivors include his parents, Garland and Judy Eads of Max Meadows; special son and buddy, Caleb Spencer of Max Meadows; special friend, Donna Collins of Max Meadows; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the funeral home for funeral expenses. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Franklin D. Wyche Sr.

Mr. Franklin D. Wyche Sr., 100 Kippax Place, Apt. 210, Hopewell, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director.


 


 

Frederick William Jessee

Frederick William Jessee Frederick William Jessee, age 84 of the Springville community in North Tazewell, VA, died Sat., Nov. 6, 2010, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, WV. Born Dec. 14, 1925, in Cleveland, VA, he was a son of the late Kemper Jessee and Laurabell Jesse. He was a US Navy Veteran of, . He joined the Navy as a Seaman 2nd Class, serving from Dec. 14, 1943 until Aug. 5, 1946 aboard the USS Cogswell DD651 and was honorably discharged as Seaman 1st class. He was employed by Leatherwood/Flav-o-rich dairies for 42 years. Mr. Jessee was a member of the Tazewell County Sportsman Club since 1956. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his sons, Cora Beatrice Altizer Jessee; one son, Benjamin C. Jessee; and two brothers, Clarance Jessee and John Jessee. He will be greatly missed by friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Meadows Jessee; two sons, Frederick A. Jessee and Kelly J. Jessee; five grandchildren, Kimberley Jessee, Alexandra Jessee, Benjamin Jessee, Mathew Jessee, and Autumn Jessee; two brothers, Walter Jessee and wife, Henry, and Eddie Jessee and wife, Juanita; one sister, Jane Hulla; three sisters-in-law, Betty Jessee, Virginia Jessee, and Linda Kinder and husband, Jack. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wed., Nov. 10, 2010 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, VA, with Elder Robert Whitt, Elder Willard Owens, and Pastor Walter Jessee officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA, where military graveside rites will be conducted by members of the Barns Beavers, Post # 7136 of Tazewell, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Tues., Nov. 9, 2010. Online condolences may be sent to the family at


 


 

George Green Shackelford

He was the son of Peachy Gascoigne Lyne and Virginius Randolph Shackelford of Orange, Virginia., He is survived by his wife, Grace Howard McConnell Shackelford; his sister-in-law, Mary McC. Whiddon; and ten nieces and nephews., Professor Emeritus of History from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, he was a graduate of Woodberry Forest School and held three degrees from the University of Virginia. His first teaching job was at Birmingham Southern, Birmingham, Alabama, in 1948 until 1949. He attended Columbia University, then worked as a research fellow at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond before getting his final degree and starting his teaching career as an instructor at VPISU in 1955., He earned a certificate from the Attingham Summer School to augment his architectural history credentials. He was instrumental in helping to start the restoration of historical Smithfield Plantation in Blacksburg under the auspices of APVA (Pres. Va.) and worked as historical consultant to the Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation, Marven Park, Leesburg, Virginia., He was the author of many journal articles and five books. He was also member of the Virginia Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution from 1987 until 1992., He served as President of the Monticello Association from 1969 untiil 1971, and as a member of the Board of Advisors of the National Trust for Historical Preservation from 1976 until 1979. He received an award from the Virginia Chapter, American Institute of Architecture in historic preservation in 1985. He had been President of the Southwest Virginia Branch of the English Speaking Union., After receiving his commission in the Naval Reserve in 1942, he served first in anti-submarine warfare in the Atlantic, then was sent to the Pacific, with his last post being in China. He held the rank of Lieutenant at the end of his time in service., Services will be held in the Chapel at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, 3:30 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2010. Interment will be private., Memorial contributions may be made to the Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, 250 Pantops Mountain Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911 or Smithfield Plantation, 1000 Smithfield Plantation Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060.


 


 

Gladys V. Eley

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Goin, Beulah

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Beulah Benford Goin CHESAPEAKE - Beulah Benford Goin, 84, of the 100 block of McCosh Drive, passed away Nov. 9, 2010 in her home. .....


 


 

Gordon NOTVEDT

He will be privately interred in the Columbarium of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Newport News. Arrangements handled by the Cremation Society of Hampton Roads, 


 


 

Grover L. GRINDSTAFF Sr.

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Haley, William

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

William J. Haley VIRGINIA BEACH - William J. Haley, known as "Bill" or "Pop," passed away Nov. 8, 2010. He was born Nov. 11, ..... 


 


 

Hall, Rose

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM

Rose M. Hall PORTSMOUTH - Rose M. Hall, 77, of the 500 block of Beechdale Road passed away Nov. 5, 2010. She was preceded ..... 


 


 

Harvey Hicks

Harvey Hicks, of Petersburg, died Sunday morning at Southside Regional Medical Center. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. 


 


 

Harvey N. Jackson Jr.

Harvey N. (Skeeter) Jackson Jr., 79, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at John Randolph Medical Center., He was the son of the late Ida Wheelhouse Jackson and Harvey N. Jackson Sr. Mr. Jackson was an electrician with B&W Tobacco Co., Rudy Hawkins and Star Tobacco., He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Rachel W. Jackson; two daughters, Melody E. Frazier and Laura Lee Selden; two granddaughters, Amy Masterson (Terry) and Bobbie Jo Tanner (Joe); five great-grandchildren, Abigail, Emily, Rachel, Savannah and Terry; a sister, Rose O'Berry., A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with Mr. John W. Tillett officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ettrick Matoaca Volunteer Rescue Squad, 5711 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803, or Matoaca Fire Station #8, 21500 Pickett Ave., Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at


 


 

Hazel Wells 

Nov 10, 2010 The funeral for Hazel Wells, 83, of Martinsville, who died Nov. 3, 2010, was held Tuesday at Faith Tabernacle Holiness Church with Apostle Loretta Dillard and Pastor Fibbie Hairston officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were William Joyce Jr., Ron Joyce, Bobby Allen, Johnny Wells, Gary Joyce, Paul Wimbush, Calvin Brown and LeRoy Wells. Bassett Funeral Services handled arrangements.


 


 

Helen B. ARCHAMBAULT

WILLIAMSBURG - Helen B. Archambault, 82, of Williamsburg, passed away on Nov. 8, 2010. 


 


 

Henrietta M. Kulesz

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Henry F. Altizer

Henry F. Altizer Henry F. Altizer, age 91 of Tazewell, VA, died Fri., Nov. 5, 2010 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, WV. Born Feb. 13, 1919 at Cliffield, VA, he was a son of the late George Elbert Altizer and Bertie Patton Altizer. He was a member of the Tazewell Christian Church and the Christian Men's Fellowship. Mr. Altizer was a US Army Air Force Veteran of, and was a life member of the Barns Beavers, Post # 7136 of Tazewell, VA. He was a retired coal miner and member of the UMWA Local # 2322 at Amonate. He also worked for a time at the Pocahontas Shop. He was a former member of the North Tazewell Lions Club and the Tazewell Moose Lodge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Ruth Witt, Ruby Suiter, Ella Lambert, and Helen Lockhart; and two brothers, Hoyt Altizer and Charles Altizer. He is survived by his wife, Edith Griffin Altizer; two sons, David Altizer and wife, Lori, of Fort Wayne, IN, and Eddie Altizer and wife, Sharon, of Mechanicsville, VA; two sisters, Irene Nichols of Bluefield, WV, and Jean Strickland of Suffolk, VA; six grandchildren, Sarah Altizer, Matthew Altizer, Chuck Altizer, Lonnie Altizer, Stephen Altizer, and James Henry Altizer; three great grandchildren, Grayson Altizer, Bailey Altizer, and Xavier Altizer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Mon., Nov. 8, 2010 at the Tazewell Christian Church in Tazewell, VA, with the Rev. Michael Stump officiating. Burial followed at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA, where military graveside rites were conducted by members of the Barns Beavers VFW Post # 7136 of Tazewell, VA. Grandchildren served as pallbearers. The family received friends at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA, from 6-8 p.m. Sun., Nov. 7, 2010. The family requests memorial contributions be directed to Tazewell Christian Church, 302 E. Pine St., Tazewell, VA 24651. Online condolences may be sent to the family at


 


 

Herbert L. Wiggins

Herbert Lawrence Wiggins (Larry or Chap), age 54, 936 Gustavo Lane, Petersburg, departed this life Friday evening, Nov. 5, at Southside Regional Medical Center., He was born Nov. 8, 1955, in Petersburg to Mrs. Rebecca Wiggins and the late Albert Lee Wiggins Sr. He was a product of the Petersburg School System, the Chesterfield and Richard Bland Police Academy. He also graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Department and Crater Criminal Justice Academy. Brother Wiggins was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and had been employed by the Virginia State University Police Department, Federal Corrections Institute, the Petersburg Sheriff Department, Hill Phoenix and the Crater Detention Center. He was presently employed with the Central State Hospital Forensic Unit and was the owner of L & V Moving Co. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Lee Wiggins Sr.; a brother, Albert Lee Wiggins Jr.; paternal grandparents, Alexander and Lenora Wiggins; maternal grandparents, John and Margaret Hill; and a father-in-law, Arthur Robinson Sr., Surviving are: a devoted wife, Mrs. Valarie R. Wiggins of Petersburg; mother, Mrs. Rebecca Wiggins; four daughters, Ebony Wiggins of Henrico, Ayanna Wiggins (Cornelius) of Chesterfield, Latrese Brown of Petersburg and Shae Jones of Hopewell; grandchildren, Braezhaun (Brae Brae) and Cornelius (Fat Daddy) Cooke, DaCori (Cori Cori) and Jaydin Graves, Latrell (Lil Man) and Tahki Harper; three brothers, Spencer Wiggins (Terri) of Woodbridge, Charles Wiggins of Manassas and John Wiggins (Joyce) of Dinwiddie; three sisters, Joan Brown (Ralph) of Twentynine Palms, Calif., Annette Bonner, Hope Mills, N.C., and Daphne Gooden (Cecil) of Chesterfield; mother and father-in-law, Fredward and Ester Sorrells; brothers-in-law, Stanley Robinson (Brenda) and Arthur Robinson Jr. (LaSandra); sisters-in-law, Linda Moseley (Wilbur), Toronia Brown (Ronnie) and Greta Butcher; two uncles; six aunts; one great-aunt; several nieces, nephews, cousins, among the nieces a devoted niece, Jovonda Wiggins-Starks; several devoted friends, David Jarratt, Morris Edenburgh and Maurice Heath., A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday from the Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg; the Rev. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, officiating. nterment will be in Blandford Cemetery. The family may be contacted at the residence, phone 863-4344 or 458-0915., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg.


 


 

Hollinshead, Mary

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Mary S. Hollinshead VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Suzanne Hollinshead, 46, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 in a Norfolk hospital. Ms. Hollinshead was born ..... 


 


 

Horace Darnell

Horace Edgar Darnell CHESAPEAKE - Horace Edgar Darnell, 85, of the 1400 block of Linden Ave., passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 at a local hospital. Born in the Berkley section of Norfolk, Horace is survived by his wife, Vivian Dare Darnell; sons, Kenneth W. Darnell, Mike Darnell and wife Deborah; sisters, Shirley M. Baton and Mary F. Wadford; brother, Charles E. Darnell; four grandchildren, Chris Darnell and wife Kelly, Renee Strother and husband Matt, Shane Darnell and wife Tracy, Shawn Darnell and wife April; and several great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, with a memorial service conducted at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor Ernest G. Roebuck. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union Mission. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.


 


 

Howard, Eliza

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Eliza P. Howard NORFOLK - Eliza P. Howard, 93, of the 3700 block of Ingle Circle, passed on Nov. 6, 2010. She was the ..... 


 


 

Hubert Avery

AVERY, Hubert G., 72, of Richmond, passed away November 8, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Vivian Avery. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Glenn Avery; daughter, Diane Dowell (Kevin); two grandchildren, Allie and Andrew Dowell; brother, Lee E. Avery (Mary); two nieces, Terry Barnes (Ray) and Lisa Brooks (Dave); nephew, Trey Woody (Kathy); sister-in-law, Pat Woody; and many friends and neighbors. Mr. Avery was a retired employee of Reynolds Metals with 38 years of service and a U.S. Army veteran. The family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where services will be held 12 noon Thursday. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the .


 


 

Infant Addison L. Williams

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Irene Hopson

HOPSON, Irene Allen, 95, went to be with the Lord November 9, 2010. She was born in Waverly,Illinois on December 27, 1914. Surviving are her husband of 73 years, Robert S. Hopson; daughter, Barbara H. Witter; son, Robert Craig Hopson (Sharon); six grandchildren, Cheryl W. Townsend (Craig), Dian W. Martin (John), David A. Witter (Katie), Heather H. Thornton (Kevin), Kathleen H. Kozlowski (Kevin), Ryan C. Hopson; and seven great-grandchildren. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother (Mimi) and great-grandmother. She had many interests through the years: avid Bridge and Pinochle player, travel, bowling, gardening, homemaker. She was an active member of Salem Primitive Baptist Church for over 60 years. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Friday at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation, 1900 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond, Va. 23238, or Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 112 Buckingham Dr., Colonial Heights, Va. 23834. Arrangements by Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. Online condolences may be registered at www.blileys.com.


 


 

Irene Klymko

Irene Klymko Irene Klymko, 88, of Manassas, passed away November 4th, 2010, at her residence., Born August 14th, 1922 in Detroit, MI, Irene was the daughter of Nicholas and Victoria Kuras Tremba. She graduated as valedictorian from Chadsey High School, attended secretarial school for one year, and earned a degree in accounting. She was a member of the National Secretaries Association, acquiring the title of CPS (Certified Professional Secretary), and worked as an Executive Secretary for many years., Her goals in life were to have a home, see that her two children were well educated, and to not ever be financially dependent on them. Mission accomplished!, Irene and her husband Walter (a.k.a. Vladimir) were members of the Bromeliad Society and attended conferences in Florida, Texas, and California. They attended many reunions of the USS Tuscaloosa and the USS Alaska in Clearwater, Philadelphia, Savannah, Cincinnati, Chicago, New Orleans, Omaha, and Tuscaloosa, AL, making friends throughout the country. They also enjoyed several cruises in their 61 years of life together. She traveled to Rome, Paris, Zurich, Munich, Frankfurt, Brussels, and Amerstam. She also explored Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong, and the Canadian Rockies., They relocated to Florida from Michigan in 1986. She lived in Florida until moving to Virginia in July 2006. Activities in Florida's Beacon Woods included long walks in the morning, card playing in the afternoon, and dancing in the evening. After Walter passed away Irene became a member of Curves at the age of 82. Walter was interred at Florida National Cemetery in 2005 and Irene will join him there., Besides her husband, Irene was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter Carrie Johnson, and two brothers, Edward Tremba and Richard Tremba. Survivors include her children, Pearl Johnson and her husband Michael of Virginia, Paul Klymko and his wife Nancy of New York; four grandchildren, Victoria Lynn Johnson, Kevin Johnson and his wife Jessie, Christine Klymko, and Katie Klymko; two brothers, Norman Tremba and Julian Tremba; two sisters, Esther Forster and Lillian Kimberling; and numerous nieces, nephews, and loved ones., The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 11th, 2010, from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Baker-Post Funeral Home, 10001 Nokesville Road, Manassas, VA, 20110. Funeral services will take place on Friday, November 12th, 2010, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Kim Conway officiating., Interment will take place in Florida at a later date., Memorial contributions may take the form of a donation to the ., Arrangements have been entrusted to the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center under the direction of Michael Ward. Please sign the guestbook at


 


 

Irene Marushia

Irene Garrity Marushia ROCKY MOUNT - Irene Garrity Marushia, 76, loving widow of Paul B. Marushia (who died in 2001), went to her eternal rest Nov. 6, 2010. Irene was predeceased by her parents, Thomas E. and Mary Donnelly Garrity, and her brother, Thomas G. Garrity. She is survived by her sisters, Ethel Lynch of Syosset, N.Y., Dorothy Young of Mount Joy, Pa., and Marjorie Deacon of Bethlehem, Ga.; and her children, Michael T. Marushia Sr. of Virginia Beach, Paula Marushia Raynard of Rocky Mount, N.C., Joseph L. Marushia and Jonathan R. Marushia, both of Portsmouth, their spouses, 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Irene was a 1952 graduate of Freeport (N.Y.) High School, and was married to Paul June 26, 1953. Having relocated from New York to Portsmouth in 1967, she was a longtime member of the Church of St. Therese, where she served as a church secretary, member of the choir, and was very active in other church activities until she relocated to Rocky Mount, N.C., in 2009. She is loved and missed by many. A memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be held at the Church of St. Therese, 4137 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, today, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to Catholic Family Services in her remembrance. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.


 


 

JOYCE HUNTER (In Memoriam)

HUNTER - Joyce B. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Roses grow in heaven. Lord picked a bunch for us. Place them in our mother's arms and tell her they are from us. Tell her that we love and miss her and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while because remembering her is easy, we do it everyday! There's an ache within our hearts that...will never ever go away. Love and miss you mom. Sweet Pea, Thelma, and Maxine


 


 

Jack L. Allsbrook

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Jackie Cowan

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James Michael Tierney

James Michael Tierney James Michael Tierney was born in Portsmouth, Va. May 10, 1955 to parents Marion Parker Tierney and John F. Tierney, Jr. Michael lived in Virginia the majority of his life and graduated from Kempsville H.S. in Virginia Beach and then Virginia Tech in Blacksburg Va. with a B.A. degree in 1978., Mike loved Nags Head N.C. and spent time there each year with family and friends. He was a passionate fisherman and spent countless hours fishing on the beach, piers, and offshore out of the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. He also loved his Washington Redskins, New York Yankees, and his Virginia Tech Hokies. Most of all he loved his daughter Michal and wife Cindy of Woodbridge, Va., Many will remember Michael as a generous and forthright man who loved to laugh, and enjoyed a good party with friends and family. Christmas was always a big time at his home and he won awards for his Christmas light decorations. He was also a dog lover and lost his "best friends" Zeke and Misty earlier., Preceded in death by his mother Marion Tierney, Michael is survived by his daughter Michal and wife Cindy of Woodbridge, Va., father John (Jake) Tierney Jr., formerly from Va., now in Cocoa beach, Fl., brother David Tierney, wife Jennifer of Woodbridge, Va., sister Kathy Tierney of Richmond, Va., brother John F. Tierney III, wife Carey of Jupiter, Fl, sister Sandy Dunlap, husband Dan of Cocoa Beach Fl., neice Amanda Tierney, nephews David Tierney Jr., Curt Redden, Aunt Patricia Tierney, uncle Bernard Tierney and many others from North Carolina to Colorado., Perhaps Michael's greatest legacy is the love and laughter he shared with friends and family ,without judgment, and in its purest form., Michael's life will be celebrated Thursday Nov. 11,2010 1:00 PM at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Triangle, VA. with a reception to follow., Burial will be at Powell's Point Christian Church, N.C. Friday Nov. 12,2010 at 2:00PM.


 


 

Jane Dixon Waters "Dixie" Boyles

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Jernigan, Ervin

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Ervin Clark Jernigan NORFOLK - Ervin Clark Jernigan, 53, passed away Nov. 4, 2010. Service will be held today, Nov. 10, at Metropolitan Funeral .....


 


 

Jessie James "Chub" Stroup

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John D. Barrow Jr.

BARROW, John D. Jr., 96, died on November 8, 2010 in Richmond. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Ellen W. Barrow. He is survived by his two daughters, Maria Barrow and Jo Ellen Dowdy (Otis); two grandsons, Zach Brittle (Rebecca) and Justin Brittle (Kristin); four great-granddaughters, Abi, Mackenzie, Mari and Reagan; and several nieces and nephews. John spent his career as a chemist at DuPont. After retirement, he was a dedicated volunteer at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center and Meals on Wheels. He also served on the board of the Capital Area Agency on Aging and MCEF. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and worked with the BeFriender Ministry at Church of the Redeemer. His remains rest at Bliley's-Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Avenue, Richmond, where family will receive friends on Thursday, November 11, from 5 to 8 p.m., with a Christian Wake service at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 12, 7 p.m. at Catholic Church of the Redeemer on Meadowbridge Road in Mechanicsville with visitation starting at 6 p.m. Interment will take place on Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, 1628 Matthews Street, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Church of the Redeemer or Meals on Wheels. Online condolences can be made at www.blileys.com.


 


 

John Henry Vaught

John Henry Vaught BRISTOL, Va. John Henry Vaught, 84, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and the son of the late William E. and Margaret Leonard Vaught. Also, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert L. Vaught and Carl F. Vaught; and two sisters, Ida V. Leonard and Ann V. Stewart. He was a retired rural route carrier with Bristol Virginia Post Office and loved his farming operations. U.S., veteran of, and a member of the Patton-Crosswhite, Post 6975, Hackler-Wood American Legion Post 145, National Rural Carriers Association and the Woodmen of the World. Survivors include his wife, Elinor Crumley Vaught; two daughters, Ellen Vaught Anderson and husband, Ike and Lora Vaught Cross and husband, Eric, all of Bristol Virginia; one sister, Nina V. Wilson of Abingdon, Va.; four grandchildren, Joshua Anderson, Johnna Humphrey and husband, James, Jake Cross and Jordan Cross; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Andy Abelseth and wife, Helen, Allen Leonard and wife, Linda; and special cat, Allie. The family will receive friends from 7 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Akard Funeral Home. A private service will be conducted at Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel with Dr. Claude Stewart, nephew, officiating, with military rites conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. Those who wish may send memorials to the


 


 

John Lance Mays

John Lance Mays CEDAR BLUFF, Va. John Lance Mays, age 29 passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. Born Nov. 3, 1981, at Grundy, Va., he was the son of the late Sandra Denise Keen. He was a loving brother, son and friend. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by one aunt, Brenda Sue Lane. He is survived by his stepfather, Lee Keen of Cedar Bluff; one daughter, Emma Louise Shepard; two brothers, Adam Lane and Ryan Mays, both of Pounding Mill, Va.; maternal grandparents, Burnis and Peggy Stacy Lane of Grundy; and one uncle, Kenneth Lane of Abingdon, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, with Rev. Barry Absher and Rev. Doug Abbott officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with a service at 7 p.m. at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to


 


 

John Lenwood Glascoe

John L. Glascoe John Lenwood Glascoe, son of the late George Lewis Glascoe and Nannie Shanks Glascoe, born on April 9, 1914, departed this life peacefully at his home during the early morning hours of November 8, 2010., John worked as a custodian at both the Ann Wingfield Elementary and Culpeper County Junior High Schools before retirement at age 65. Prior employment included positions of chauffeur, butler and cook at the Longlea Estate, Boston, Virginia; housekeeper for the Headmaster of Woodberry Forest, Orange, Virginia; private family aide for the then Congressman and Mrs. Lyndon Baines Johnson, Washington, District of Columbia; and personal aide to United States Attorney General, Tom Clark., John was a member, deacon and trustee at Canaan Baptist Church, Reva, Virginia., John was preceeded in death by his wife of 47 years, Dorothy Mason Glascoe; four brothers, George, Edward, Raymond and Howard; three sisters, Laura Strother, Lillie Rawls, and Myrtle Moore., Survivors include two daughters, Joan Glascoe Payne Denchfield, and husband, Roger D. Denchfield of Reston, Virginia, and Arlene Glascoe-Jones of Culpeper, Virginia; two grandchildren, Jessica N. Payne of Montgomery Village, Maryland and Jeremiah A. Jones of Culpeper, Virginia; one great granddaughter, Aliciah N. Payne of Montgomery Village, Maryland; one sister-in-law, Katherine Glascoe of Reva, Virginia, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends., The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Canaan Baptist Church, Reva, Virginia. The family will receive friends at 12 noon until the time of service. Interment will follow at the church cemetary., Arrangements by W.C. Thompson Funeral Home, Culpeper, Virginia.


 


 

John Nettles

John Thomas Nettles CHESAPEAKE - John Thomas Nettles, 66, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 in Chesapeake. Born in South Norfolk, he was the son of Claudia W. Nettles and the late Thomas Earl Nettles. He is also survived by two sisters, Judy Cole and husband David and Amy Nettles. John's life will be celebrated at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the home of Judy and David Cole. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www. omanfh.com.


 


 

John R. Tucker

Deacon John Richard Tucker, 15608 Providence Road, Prince George, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, in the Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg.


 


 

Joseph B. Balthrop Jr.

Funeral services for Joseph B. "JB" Balthrop Jr., of 825 Youngs Ave., Petersburg, who died on Sunday morning at his residence, will be conducted at noon Saturday from the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax St., Petersburg; Dr. Rober A. Diggs, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park., Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.


 


 

Joseph C. COOKE

GLOUCESTER - Joseph Charlie Cooke, 91, peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at his home. 


 


 

Joseph G. Gholson Sr.

Mr. Joseph Greenhill Gholson Sr., ""Joe"", 83, of 16406 Courthouse Road, Dinwiddie, Va., passed away suddenly Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010., He was born Feb. 12, 1927, to the late Greenhill and Emily Gholson. He is proceeded in death by his son, Joseph Greenhill Gholson Jr. (Jody); sisters, Vernell Bonner, Gladys Gales and Edith Hanes-El; and brothers, James, Emmitt and Lee Gholson. At an early age he joined Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, Va., Joe was a very sociable person who enjoyed being in the presence of his family and friends. He retired from Brown & Williams Tobacco Co. He was the manager of the D.C. Keds softball team and a dedicated fan of the D.C. Giants baseball team. He was a member of DeWitt Hunting Club and C.V. Wilson Masonic Lodge #317. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him., Joe leaves to cherish his memories of 55 years, his wife and life-long partner, Ruby Jones Gholson of Dinwiddie, Va.; five daughters, Carolyn Demps (Ernest) of San Diego, Gail Gholson of Petersburg, Va., Sharon Gholson, Claudette Gholson (Shelton) and Robin Jordan (Francis), all of Dinwiddie, Va.; three sons, Keith Gholson (Lisa) of Dinwiddie, Va., Kenneth Gholson of Hopewell, Va., and Wayne Gholson (Yolanda) of Dinwiddie, Va.; one foster son, George Boose Jr.; 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Evelyn Mitchell, Beatrice Taylor and Lucy Wyatt, all of Dinwiddie, Va.; four sisters-in-law, Joan Gholson, Anita Jones (Willie), Janet Brown (Sherman) and Marquerite Jones, all of Petersburg, Va.; four brothers-in-law, William Thomas of Petersburg, Clarence Jones (Helen) of Brooklyn, N.Y., Edward Jones (Brenda) Petersburg, Va., Herman Jones (Carolyn) of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends, a devoted cousin, Bernard Morgan, and devoted friends, James Bonner, Melvin Ellis, Evan Bolling and Courtney Faulcon., A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at the Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, with the pastor, the Rev. Kevin Northam, officiating, and the Rev. Carlos Jordan, pastor of the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, McKenney, eulogizing. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the McKenney Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. The family will assemble at 12:15 p.m. at the residence for the procession on the day of the service., Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the J.M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, 804-478-4411.


 


 

Josephine R. CHILSON

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Joyce H. Waldrop

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Joyce M. Goffinet

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Joyce Waldrop

Joyce Hankins Waldrop Joyce Hankins Waldrop of Culpeper, VA, passed away Monday, November 8, 2010, at the Woodmont Genesis Center, Fredericksburg, VA., Joyce was born August 27, 1948 in Warrenton, VA, to Jesse Lewis Hankins and Roberta Dodson Hankins; she worked for many years at the Federal Reserve, the office of Samuel James Construction and with the law office of Button, Yeaman and Associates until her retirement in January 2009., Survivors include her mother, Roberta D. Hankins of Culpeper, VA; daughter, Tricia Waldrop Belman and her husband Matthew of Fredericksburg, VA; grandchildren, Kenly Lorraine Belman and Charles Matthew Belman of Fredericksburg, VA; brother-in-law, Gary Webster and his wife Betsy of Doswell, VA; niece, Denika Berry and her husband Jerimy; great-nephew, Joshua Berry; and many cousins and extended family also survive., Joyce was preceded in death by her father; her husband, Herbert Franklin Waldrop and her brother, Charles Russell Hankins., The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Clore-English Funeral Home, 11190 James Monroe Hwy., Culpeper, VA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in the Clore-English Chapel with Rev. Ron Young officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper, VA., In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the UVA Cancer Center, P.O. Box 80033, Charlottesville, VA 22908 or to Alum Springs Baptist Church Building Fund, 11058 Dutch Hollow Road, Culpeper, VA 22701., Online condolences may be offered by visiting, . The family has entrusted Clore-English Funeral Home with these arrangements.


 


 

Julia Dula

DULA, Julia Rothrock, 83, of Richmond, passed away, Sunday, November 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Dula; and her parents, Elsie and Thomas Rothrock. Julia is survived by her son, Tim Dula (Karen Wooddy), David Dula; daughter, Debbie Dula; grandson, Sam Dula; granddaughter, Mechelle Woody and her son, Dylan; sisters-in-law, Donna Daniels of Winston-Salem, N.C., Ruth Rothrock of Martinsville, Va; former daughter-in-law, Peaco; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to Brookside Home Health Care, particularly Laura and Patricia. Julia was a retired employee of the State ABC Board. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 9 and Wednesday, November 10, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, November 11. Interment will be at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation, 4600 Cox Road, #130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060.


 


 

Kanele Demestihas

Kanele Demestihas Kanele Demestihas, age 93, died Saturday, November 6, 2010 at her home. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William and son, Nicholas K. Demestihas., Loving mother of Katherine D. Kenyon and husband, Ken; mother-in-law of Christine D. Lyons; sister of Tula Zanias, Charles Krandal, Paul Kostulakos and wife Pauline, Peter Kostulakos and wife Angie; sister-in-law of Athena Vranas and grandmother (Yiayia) of William T. Demestihas and wife, Helen, Helena P.K. Atwood and husband Charles, Alex N. Demestihas and wife, Olga, Nicholas W. Kenyon, Kanella C.K. Thomas and husband Kevin; great Yiayia of Kenyon Atwood, Brandon Atwood, Alexis Demestihas and Katherine Atwood and many nieces and nephews., She moved to Manassas 16 years ago and was active in her church and the Senior Center where she was a member of the Happy Hoofer dance group for many years., Family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 10 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas. Funeral services will be offered 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 11, 2010 at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St. and Massachusetts Ave., Washington D.C. Interment will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD., In lieu of flowers, donations to Nativity of Lord Orthodox Church, 8911 Weems Rd., Manassas, VA 20110 or Capital Hospice, 10530 Linden Lake Plz., #200, Manassas, VA 20109 in memory of Kanele Demestihas. Condolences may be sent to


 


 

Keatley, Margaret

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Margaret Moore Keatley VIRGINIA BEACH - Margaret Moore Keatley, 99, died Nov. 8, 2010 in her home at 3100 Shore Drive. Mrs. Keatley, the ..... 


 


 

Kessler, Walter

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Walter J. Kessler CHESAPEAKE - Walter J. Kessler, 89, went to be with his Lord Monday Nov. 8, 2010. Mr. Kessler was born in ..... 


 


 

Kevin J. Hill

Kevin Joseph Hill, 54, of Prince George, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service.


 


 

Kristen Onee' Whitley

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LINWOOD FAULK Sr. (In Memoriam)

FAULK - Rev. Linwood C. Sr. It has been one year since God saw that you was getting tired, A cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered, "Come with Me." I often sit and think of you when I am all alone of warm & loving memories of happy times we had at home. Loving wife, Georgianna


 


 

Larkin Nelson "Glen" Rose

Larkin "Glen" Nelson Rose BRISTOL, Tenn. Military graveside services for Larkin 'Glen" Nelson Rose will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Greenwood Cemetery, with honors provided by the Highlands Veterans Honor Guard and the Virginia National Guard Honor Guard. A book of memories is available online at


 


 

Leroy C. Johnson

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Lester BROWN

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Lillian Burton

Lillian Amelia Burton CHESAPEAKE - Lillian Amelia Burton, 95, died Nov. 6, 2010 in Charleston, S.C. For service information, please see our website at www.omanfh.com. 


 


 

Lillian H. JONES

She leaves to cherish her loving memories, her loving daughter, Bonita Jones-Meekins; her son, Rodney Jones (Linda); her special friend and caregiver, Novella Palmer; her six grandchildren; her eight great-grandchildren; and a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends.


 


 

Linwood F. Miles Jr.

Mr. Linwood Francell Miles Jr., age 35, (, or Pearlywould), 1821 Freeman St., Hopewell, departed this life unexpectedly Saturday morning as a result of an auto pedestrian accident on Interstate 295 in Henrico County., He was born Dec. 5, 1974, to Linwood F. (Bunny) and Thomasine Miles. He attended the public schools of Hopewell and had obtained his GED., He was formerly employed at Specified Interior. He loved to dance and was an avid fan of the New England Patriots and the Boston Celtics., Besides his mother and father he is survived by his fiancée, Shameka White of Hopewell; a son, Dez John Miller; four daughters, La'Cura Z. Miles, Majik D. Miles, LaKilla White and Maia Courteon; a brother, Vul S. Miles (Amanda Miles); grandfather, Francell B. Miles; three aunts, Patricia Spruill, Mae Belle Crowder and Hazel Bailey; a great-aunt, the Rev. I.E. Watkins; five uncles, Archie Harrison, Sharkey Ragsdale, Marvin Green, James Thomas and Nathan Miles; a great-uncle, Clarence Ragsdale; two nieces, Yukiyah and Yasmine Tyler; two nephews, Kahleel Miles and JaQuon Moore; a cousin, Cedric Porter; and other relatives and friends., A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at the Arlington Road Church of Christ, Hopewell; Brother L. Gilbert, pastor. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, William N. Bland Jr., funeral director;


 


 

Livingston, Nettie

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Nettie F. Livingston NORFOLK - Mrs. Nettie F. Livingston, 87, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 in her home. She was predeceased by two ..... 


 


 

Louise Faulk (In Memoriam)

Louise Faulk With loving memories of you mom and grandma who passed away one year ago today. ~Martha and Rickey Martin and Serena and Richard Mason


 


 

Lowe, Cecil

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Cecil C. Lowe COLERAIN - Cecil Chamblee Lowe, 92, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 at his home. He was born Aug. 30, 1918 in ..... 


 


 

MacDonald, Dorothy

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Dorothy Lee MacDonald VIRGINIA BEACH - Dorothy Lee MacDonald, 93, passed away Nov. 7, 2010. A Norfolk native, Mrs. MacDonald was preceded in death ..... 


 


 

Mamie Olivene Pratt Talbert

Mamie Olivene Pratt Talbert SALTVILLE , Va. Mamie Olivene Talbert, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born on Aug. 4, 1921, to Charlie and Jenny Webb Pratt. She resided in the Ridgedale Community of Smyth County until her marriage to Walter Talbert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Talbert; sisters, Annie Orr, Agnes Carter, Edith Talbert; and brothers, Marion Thompson Pratt, H.O. Pratt, George Pratt, Charles Pratt, W.M. Pratt, Jack Pratt, Frank Pratt, and Clarence Pratt. She was a supportive and faithful member of the McCready Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for many years. She was a diligent worker with the United Methodist Women's organization. She served as a poll worker for the North Fork District for many years. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by one brother, Walter "Slick" Pratt and wife Evangeline of Atkins; and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Pratt. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends in the McCready community. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 in the Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be C.W. Pratt, H.C. Pratt, Stuart Pratt, Paul Pratt, Raymond Carter and Bill Frank Pratt. Honorary pallbearers are George Holmes, Billy Joe Nunn, Sonny Cahill, Tom Crawford, Bud Frye, and Mason Taylor. Online condolences may be at


 


 

Margaret BRANKLEY

BRANKLEY, Margaret Nichols (Jones), 84, of Chesterfield, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010. Margaret was preceded in death by her father and mother, Jerry Mack and Mary Nichols; her husband, "Slick" Jones; son, Mike Jones; sister, Edith Fowler; and brothers, Bryant, Billy, Jerry and "Nick" Nichols. Margaret is survived by her sister, Iris Cotter; and brothers, Ray Nichols, Ernest M. Nichols and C.W. Nichols; and many nieces and nephews, and also great and great-great-nieces and nephews. A celebration of life and visitation will be held Saturday, November 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Chesterfield Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Pkwy. (at Winterpock Road), Chesterfield, Va.


 


 

Margaret Keatley

Margaret Moore Keatley VIRGINIA BEACH - Margaret Moore Keatley, 99, died Nov. 8, 2010 in her home at 3100 Shore Drive. Mrs. Keatley, the widow of George Henry Keatley, was the daughter of the late Eugene and Ada Purcell Moore. Born Nov. 13, 1910, in Gloucester, Va., Mrs. Keatley was a graduate of Maury High School in 1928, Harrisonburg State Teachers' College in 1932, and The University of Chicago in 1939. Mrs. Keatley dedicated 37 years to teaching in the field of business education: Cottey College, Mo., Beckley College, W.Va., Mountain State College, W.Va., Parkersburg High School, W.Va., Stonewall High School, W.Va., and Maury High School. In 1963, she was among the first to work for the Manpower Program, teaching business skills to uplift job possibilities for adults. Throughout her life, she also used her gift of teaching in the church. Mrs. Keatley was a former member of Miles Memorial United Methodist Church; however, she was most recently a member of Baylake United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sister, Eugenia M. Basnight and husband Alexander "Joe" Basnight of Midlothian, Va.; niece, Mary B. Donovan of Laurel, Md.; and nephews, Allan Lee Basnight of Montgomery, Ala., Charles C. Boomer of Palm Coast, Fla., and Gen. Walter E. Boomer of Bray's Island, S.C.; as well as five great-nephews and four great-nieces. A memorial service will be held Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Chapel at Westminster-Canterbury, 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach. The Rev. Michelle Louk and the Rev. Richard Keever, chaplain, Westminster-Canterbury, will preside. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Anderson Bay View Room. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Virginia Wesleyan College, The Westminster Fellowship Fund or a charity of your choice. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.


 


 

Martha Sue Kell

Kell Martha Sue Kell, 79, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 at Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born in Smyth County to the late William Blaine Pierce and Sarah Lucille Pierce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Peggy Leonard, Edith Null, Helen Hutton, Wilma Myers, Joan Pierce, and Sandra Pierce; and brother, William Blaine Pierce Jr. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a nana to many children. Survivors include her husband, Jack Kell of Marion; sons, Gary Kell and wife, Melissa, and Donnie Kell and wife, Darlene, all of Marion; daughter, Margaret Bridgeman of Marion; stepdaughters, Norma Moses, Rosemarie Osborne, Wanda Crewey, and Barbara Sword, all of Marion; sisters, Betty Cline, Carol Hough, Brenda Griffey, and Margaret Wyatt, all of Marion; grandchildren, Angela Cassell, Susan Castemeda, Dean Kell, Timothy Kell, Aaron Kell, Hannah Kell, and Dillon Kell; great-grandchildren, Guillermo Cortez, Samuel Cassell, Zachery Kell, and Zoey Kell; several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at Round Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. The family received friends Sunday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the , P.O. Box 7669, Atlanta, GA 30357-0669. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, . Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion was in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Marushia, Irene

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Irene Garrity Marushia ROCKY MOUNT - Irene Garrity Marushia, 76, loving widow of Paul B. Marushia (who died in 2001), went to her eternal ..... 


 


 

Marvin Thomas Creech (In Memoriam)

CREECH, Marvin Thomas Tom, you are cherished, adored and remembered on your birthday, November 10. Love forever, Jean 


 


 

Mary Alice Flick

Mary Alice Flick NEW BERN, N.C. Mary Alice Flick, 86, of New Bern, passed away Nov. 6, 2010, at her home. Mary was a military wife for 26 years and enjoyed traveling throughout her husband's career. She loved to play bridge and read. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend to many, and she will be greatly missed. Her husband, LCDR Lawrence Flick, of Guilford, Conn., preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Donna L. Flick, of Raleigh; one sister, Marjorie Webb Morris, of Appomattox; two nieces, Peggy M. Profitt, of Floyd, and Margie S. Geib, of Madison, Ala.; and one nephew, Robert H. Morris Jr., of Downers Grove, Ill. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at Fellowship Chapel at Cherry Point, with Chaplain Brian Miles officiating. Those attending the service should enter through the MCAS Cherry Point main gate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Lung Association, 3801 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 190, Raleigh, NC 27607. Online condolences may be made to the Flick family at www.cottenfuneral home.com.


 


 

Mary E. BUFORD

Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Dr., in Hampton, 757-825-8070. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. 


 


 

Mary H. Viars

Mary H. Viars Mary Frances Hundley Viars, 74, a talented seamstress and childcare giver, also known as "Maw Maw," died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. Funeral service was held Sunday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Max Meadows Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. N.R. Taylor officiating. Interment was in the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. She was born July 28, 1936, in Carroll County, daughter of the late Walter T. and Annie Belle Lambert Hundley. She was a member of the Max Meadows Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William M. Viars; a son, William D. Viars; and two brothers, Robert "Bob" Hundley and Walter "June" Hundley. Survivors include a son, Ricky D. Viars of Max Meadows; a daughter-in-law, Terri A. Viars of Max Meadows; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna V. and Steve Hassen, Rebecca "Becky" and Randy Watson, all of Max Meadows; like a daughter, Diana "D.D." Arnold of Max Meadows; grandchildren, Travis and Katie Viars, Randi and Robert McKinnon, Donya and Josh Saunders, all of Max Meadows, Jeremy Hassen and Deena Hassen, both of Princeton, W.Va., Nicole Viars, Casey and Eddie Eversole, Dalton Wade Arnold and Alissa Lawson, all of Max Meadows; great-grandchildren, Jasmine McKinnon, Tryson McKinnon, Cohen McKinnon, Annabelle Saunders and Eli Caleb Eversole, all of Max Meadows; a sister-in-law, JoAnn Hundley of Overland Park, Kan.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce H. "Punky" and Paul Brewster of Wytheville, Paige H. and Ty Jennings of Max Meadows; two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, Robert "Jim" Viars, J.W. and Judy Viars, all of Max Meadows; two sisters-in-law, Pauline Doss and Emily Jones, both of Max Meadows; many nieces and nephews; and special "little people," Jared, Curtis, Leigh-le and Olivia, all of Max Meadows. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Mary Hollinshead

Mary S. Hollinshead VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Suzanne Hollinshead, 46, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 in a Norfolk hospital. Ms. Hollinshead was born in Pensacola, Fla., and had lived in Virginia for the past 39 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Gerald Hollinshead and Mary Kathryn Mayo Hollinshead; and a sister, Amy Gillis Guy. She is survived by her sister, Karen Hollinshead of Virginia Beach; a nephew, Michael Jeremy Guy; cousins, John Sowell of New Bern, N.C., and Alyn Mayo of Pearlington, Miss.; and a great- niece and nephew, Ashley Gooding and Tony Gooding. A funeral was held Sunday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. graveside at Pollard Cemetery with the Rev. Jack Fitts officiating. Please share your memories and condolences with the family at ww.craversfh.com.


 


 

Mary I. West

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Mary Smith Coffey

COFFEY, Mary Smith, 82, of Largo, Fla., previously of Richmond, passed away peacefully November 5, 2010. She was born June 22, 1928 in Baltimore, Md. She was preceded in this journey by her loving husband, John Joseph Coffey Sr. Surviving are her children, John Joseph Jr., Paul Mathew, Mary Margaret, and Patricia Aleshire; and four grandchildren, Dawna Coffey, Katherine Kretz, Taylor and Andrew Ferguson. The family will hold a private gravesite service followed by a celebration of life open to all who cherished her spirit and love of family, friends, and fun. The date and time will be announced. The family expresses heartfelt appreciation to the incredible care and love she received from her physicians, nurses, aides and all the staff of the Sabal Palms Health Care Center in Largo, Fla. Memorial contributions may be made to the Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, Fla 33760. Condolences may be offered at mossfeasterlargo.com.


 


 

Matthew C. Synan

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Michelle M. McCOY

A celebration of Michelle's life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at Smith Brothers Funeral Home, 545 E. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, Va. Family and friends will assemble by 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.


 


 

Mildred Dempsey

Mildred Dempsey CHILHOWIE, Va. Mildred Dempsey, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at her home in Chilhowie, Va. She was born in North Carolina to the late James and Nancy Blevins Eller. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Survivors Include: her loving husband, Sherman A. Dempsey Sr., Chilhowie, Va.; one son, Andrew Dempsey and wife Barbara, Marion, Va.; two daughters, Brenda Anderson, Marion, Va., Diane Perkins and husband Kenny, Stuarts Draft, Va.; two grandsons, Junior Perkins and wife Angie, Princeton, W.Va., Greg Perkins and wife Tammie, Marion, Va.; one granddaughter, Tanya Owens and husband Mike, Marion, Va.; her great-grandchildren, Emily Perkins, Trae Perkins, Andrew Perkins, Chris Perkins, Amanda Perkins and Rilly Perkins; one brother, Guy Lee Eller, Dublin, Va.; two sisters, Juanita Tilson, Marion, Va., Sondra Martin, Marion, Va.; her special friends, who were always there for her, Earl and Kathy Lowe and family, Chilhowie, Va., Joyce Edmiston, Marion, Va. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at the West Cemetery in Marion, Va., with Rev. Lundy Finley officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at


 


 

Mildred Terrell Steele

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Milton B. Cargill

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Miyoshi U. RANDOLPH

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Mizroch, Muriel

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Muriel Mizroch NORFOLK - Muriel Mizroch peacefully passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 at her home in Norfolk. She was 92. Born Muriel Shirley ..... 


 


 

Murdie FIRTH

Miss Murdie was the matriarch of her family and true Southern Belle. She led an active and wonderful life and has friends too numerous to count. Her generosity and kindheartedness was loved and admired by all and there was nothing that she would not do for her family. She and her beloved husband Lem owned several businesses throughout their life together including Gloucester Golf Course, where they spent many happy years together working side by side. There was nothing she loved better than a good game of Rook and she was an extensive traveler, having visited many foreign lands.


 


 

Muriel Mizroch

Muriel Mizroch NORFOLK - Muriel Mizroch peacefully passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 at her home in Norfolk. She was 92. Born Muriel Shirley Gottheimer in New York City Aug. 29, 1918, she was a second-generation American of Galician-Jewish descent on her mother's side and a first-generation American on her father's side. Her extended family began the 20th century seeking (and finding) the American dream. Her father was a manufacturer of doll products and his business acumen supported the extended family throughout the Great Depression. Muriel graduated from high school at the age of 15 and first went to Hunter College in New York City and then graduated from New York University in 1939. She met Capt. S. B. (Bernie) Mizroch, M.D., in August 1941 and they were married four months later during their "engagement" party a week after Pearl Harbor, Dec. 14, 1941. After World War II, they moved from New York to Bernie's home in Norfolk in 1946. Bernie died in 1995 with Muriel at his side. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Raul Mizroch. Muriel is survived by her son, Daniel (wife Alicia and granddaughter Allison), son, John (wife Martha, grandsons Zachary, Elliott, and Brandon and granddaughter Marissa) and daughter, Sally, as well as nephew Larry Kurtz (wife Deborah) and her younger brother, Robert Gottheimer (wife Marge, nieces Barbara, Debbie and Nancy). Muriel always took great care with her appearance and carried herself regally. Her hair was always done just so, her manicure was perfect, and her clothes were elegant. Well groomed and impeccably dressed, Muriel always looked much younger than her age. She was an amazing hostess and cook and was well known for her warm hospitality. She was a wonderful neighbor everywhere she lived and had the ability to form lasting bonds with everyone she met, including her many, many old and new friends, the staff at the Algonquin House, her bankers (especially Keith Martin), hairdresser, housekeeper, and the wonderful caregivers who spent so many hours enjoying her company during her final year. When her children were young, Muriel was involved in several volunteer organizations (for example, PTA and Garden Club) and she worked as a volunteer at the Chrysler Museum Gift Shop when her children had grown and left the family home. She played Mahjong, canasta and bridge in the early years of her married life; but over the past 30 years or so, she was an avid, expert, and coveted bridge player. She played her final bridge game only a few weeks before she passed away. A memorial service will be held at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, 1501 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, today at noon. The family will receive friends at the Algonquin Room, 7320 Glenroie Ave., Norfolk, immediately after the burial and will be receiving friends at Muriel's apartment at the Algonquin House Thursday and Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association , 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (donate.americanheart.org); Ohef Sholom Temple, 530 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507 (www.ohefsholom.org); Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507 (www.chkd.org); American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 120 Wall St., 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10005 (www.afsp.org); or to the charity of your choice. The family wishes to thank Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Brewer (and Monica Forehand and Arlene Zeno); Jill Layne, Muriel's hospice social worker; and Melanie Lim, the loving caregiver who provided such great support during her final year. Online condolences may be made through www. hdoliver.com.


 


 

Myers, Theresa

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Theresa E. Myers CHESAPEAKE - Theresa Elizabeth Myers, 43, died in Ogdensburg, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2010, unexpectedly. She was born Sept. 12, 1967 in .....


 


 

Nell Pankey

Nell C. Pankey VIRGINIA BEACH - Nell C. Pankey, 84, passed away Nov. 8, 2010. The family will receive friends at H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday in Princess Anne Memorial Park in Virginia Beach, followed by a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. at Azalea Baptist Church in Norfolk.


 


 

Nellie Haney Sims

Nellie Haney Sims, 106, of Stanardsville, Virginia, died on Monday, November 8, 2010, at her residence., She was born on June 13, 1904, in Elkton, Virginia, to the late Alec and Roddie Smith Haney., Mrs. Sims retired from Blue Bell in Madison which later became Wrangler after many years of service. Once retired, she devoted her time caring for her bed-ridden husband, Jesse Franklin Sims, who passed away in 1972. After his death she traveled extensively with the Charlottesville Senior Center going to Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Europe and the western part of the United States., She is survived by her loving son, Wayne Sims;, caregiver, Mary Walker; and numerous nieces and nephews., In addition to her husband, Jesse Sims, she was also preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2010, at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, Virginia., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2010, at the Ryan Funeral Home with the Reverend Catharine Guest and the Reverend Paul Davis Jr. officiating., Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens., Pallbearers will be Gary Sims, Bobby Rhodes, Chuck Haney, Garland Mitchell, James Thurman, Donald Ray Sims, Adrien Sims and Charles Sims., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mrs. Sims name to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911, Greene County Rescue, P.O. Box 302 Stanardsville, VA 22973 and/or the Stanardsville Fire Company, P.O. Box 165, Stanardsville, VA 22973., Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville is handling the arrangements.


 


 

Nettie Livingston

Nettie F. Livingston NORFOLK - Mrs. Nettie F. Livingston, 87, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 in her home. She was predeceased by two children, Ms. Evelyn S. Duckworth and Mr. Wofford J. Livingston Jr. She is survived by her five children, Ms. Alta S. Moorehead, Mrs. Alva S. Manley (Herman), Ms. Verna S. Hyman, Mr. Raymond Seward Jr. (Nora) and Dr. Val Jean Livingston; 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, New Rising Sun Baptist Church, 201 Patrick St., Norfolk. The Rev. Edward Barringer Jr. will officiate. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Avenue Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.


 


 

Nettles, John

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

John Thomas Nettles CHESAPEAKE - John Thomas Nettles, 66, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 in Chesapeake. Born in South Norfolk, he was the .....


 


 

Nguyen, Tonga

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Tonga Thi Nguyen VIRGINIA BEACH - Tonga Thi Nguyen, 72, passed away Nov. 8, 2010. www.FamilyChoiceFunerals.com . ..... 


 


 

Norman CLAYTON

CLAYTON, Norman, of Richmond, departed this life November 6, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Clayton; one daughter, Laura "Boo Boo" Burnett; one son, Rodney Clayton; and one grandson, Jevon Clayton. He is survived by three daughters, Gail Abney, Donetta Clayton and devoted Clarissa Washington; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and an adopted son in Christ, Elder Louis Lacy; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Fountain of Deliverance, 3800 East Broad Rock Road. Bishop Lawrence Taylor, pastor. Elder Louis Lacy officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 10:45 a.m. Thursday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.


 


 

Norman L. Forbes , Sr. 

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Odell E. Beale (In Memoriam)

BEALE, Odell E. With loving memories of my mother, Odell E. Beale, who passed away one year ago today. I love and miss you so much. Ann 


 


 

Olivah G. Coleman 

Nov 10, 2010 Olivah Grace Coleman, infant daughter of Tina Michelle Coleman of Rocky Mount, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Ollie Rose

Ollie Rose Ms. Ollie Rose departed this life Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born July 9, 1933, to the late Junius and Etta Rose. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Rose. Ollie is survived by three daughters, Rosalyn Marshall, Denise Marshall and Michelle Jackson; four sons, Bruce Marshall (Nadine), Anthony Marshall, Pastor Ricardo Marshall (Cynthia) and Leroy Wingo III; one sister; one brother; 13 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Fifth Street Baptist Church, with Bishop W.D. Butler officiating. Interment will be in the Scott Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Her remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. The family is receiving friends at 4629 Campbell Ave. The cortege will assemble at the church. Condolences may be e-mailed to comfuneral @aol.com. Community Funeral Home is directing.


 


 

Oscar L. Brooks

Oscar L. Brooks GREENVILLE, Oscar Lee Brooks, 82, husband of Margie Marie (Sorrells) Brooks of Cold Springs Road made his final voyage on Monday, November 8, 2010, at Augusta Health., A Celebration of Life will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, November 11, 2010, at the Coffman Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Keith May, Mr. Bill Trice and Ms. Nancy Marler. Burial will follow in the Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery in Stuarts Draft., The family will receive friends 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the residence., It is suggested, those desiring, make memorial contributions to the Beacon of Hope Children's Penny March, c/o Joan Trice, P.O. Box 230, Greenville, VA 24440., Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is in charge of his arrangements., A complete obituary can be read and condolences may be expressed to the family online at


 


 

Pankey, Nell

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Nell C. Pankey VIRGINIA BEACH - Nell C. Pankey, 84, passed away Nov. 8, 2010. The family will receive friends at H. D. Oliver ..... 


 


 

Patricia L. Harr

Patricia L. Harr BRISTOL, Tenn. Patricia L. Harr, age 61, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 6, 1949, in Dunbar, Va., a daughter of the late Gene and Hazel Meade Daugherty. Patricia has lived in the Bristol area since 1955 and she was employed by Bill Gatton. She was a member of Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: husband, Jack Harr; daughter, Angela Walden and husband Ed; brothers, Gary Daugherty and wife Emma, Carl Daugherty and wife Joyce; several nieces and nephews. A funeral service for Mrs. Harr will be held Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rick Light officiating. The burial will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the Eastern Heights Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Daugherty, Michael Daugherty, Steve Harr, Gabriel Harr, Ed Walden and Chris Lee. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at


 


 

Patty Bowlin

BOWLIN, Patty K. "Nannie," age 81, of Crewe, passed away Monday, November 8, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Bowlin; and a son, Chris Bowlin. She is survived by her children, Jasper Bowlin, Linda Armes, Kathy Olson; eight grandchildren, Michael Armes Jr., Jackie Bowlin, Nick and Ashley Olson, Sarah and Brandon Bowlin, Scott Smith, Kathryn Smith; six great-grandchildren, Autumn, Mackenzie, Carter, Arianna, Riley and Cameron; siblings, E.B. King, Lil Zimba. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Crewe Baptist Church, 400 East Virginia Avenue, Crewe, Va. 23930. Interment will follow in Crewe Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Crewe Baptist Church on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crewe Baptist Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home of Crewe.


 


 

Paul Edward Williams

Paul Edward Williams MARION, Va. Paul Edward Williams, age 44, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, in Marion. He was a dedicated father, very special friend and a loving husband. Paul was survived by his wife, Jennifer Williams of Bristol Virginia; mother, Lynda Williams of Staley, N.C.; father, Darrell Williams of Siler City, N.C.; four sons, Timothy J. Williams of Chilhowie, Va., Tyler J., Travis J., and Trevor J. Williams, all of Bristol Virginia; stepson, Marshall D. Harris of Marion; sister, Maria Daniel of Franklinville, N.C.; two brothers, Brian K Williams of Bristol Virginia and Ted Williams of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at 6 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Reverend David Farmer officiating. Family will receive friends after the service at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at


 


 

Pauline Hinkle

Pauline Hinkle The funeral service for Mrs. Hinkle will be held Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Lambert, Rev. Bobby Tester and Rev. Jason Hand officiating. The burial will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brad Meade, Brent Hinkle, Danny Lambert, Josh Denton, Josh Tester and Tater Sharp. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Wednesday prior to the funeral service. Online condolences may be registered at


 


 

Peggy L. Green (In Memoriam)

PEGGY L. GREEN One year ago today our family chain was broken again. We cannot bring back the day when we were all together, but the many days we shared together will be cherished forever. We love and miss you. Marie, Walter and Pete 


 


 

Priscilla HARRISON

WILLIAMSBURG - Priscilla Harrison, 90, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on Nov. 4, 2010. 


 


 

Raymond W. Carter 

Nov 10, 2010 The funeral for Raymond Willis Carter, 67, of Martinsville, who died Nov. 5, 2010, will be at 12:30 p.m. today at St. Paul High Street Baptist Church. Burial will be in A&H Cemetery on Second Street, Martinsville. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Rev. Dr. Nila M. Tolliver

Nila M. Tolliver The Rev. Dr. Nila Mozingo Tolliver, 82, of Atkins went to be with her Lord and family on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, from her home. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. at Akard Funeral Home Chapel in Bristol, Tenn. Committal service and interment will be held Thursday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel in Beckley, W.Va. She was born in Charleston, W.Va., to the late Samuel Franklin and Lula Myrtle Foster Mozingo. She was a graduate of multiple schools and was a retired minister and chaplain. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fulton Tolliver; and four sisters. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Trulafaye Tolliver Bowsher of Atkins, Dorothy Charlene Aldrich and Gilbert of Morristown, Tenn.; a son and daughter-in-law, Samuel Robert Tolliver and Doris of Virginia Beach; a foster son, Richard Wayne Porter; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth Fern Falt and Phil of Middletown, N.Y.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Patty of Marion, Samuel Ray Mozingo and Margaret of Vinton; a sister-in-law, Ruby Halsey; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jesse Tolliver and Carrie; and many nieces, nephews and foster children. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Akard Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn.; and Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the mausoleum chapel in Beckley, W.Va. Memorials may be sent to the Mid-America Christian University, 3500 SW 119th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73170. Akard Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn., is in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Rev. Dr. Nila Mozingo Tolliver

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Rev. Theodore Stiltner

Rev. Theodore Stiltner Rev. Theodore Stiltner, 61, of Canton, PA, formerly of Richlands, VA, died Nov. 5, 2010. Surviving are his mother, Shirley Jean (Shelton) Stiltner of Richlands, three children, six grandchildren, and a sister, Patricia Stiltner of Richlands. Services were held on Nov. 9. Pepper Funeral home in Canton is in care of arrangements.


 


 

Richard Lillard Sr.

Richard "Dick" Lillard Sr. Richard "Dick" Earl Lillard Sr., 79, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at his residence. He was the husband of Betty Lillard for 58 years. Richard was born May 6, 1931, in Jamestown, N.Y., to the late Zoe Elizabeth and Roy Earl Lillard and his stepmother, Jessie Comstock Lillard. He was an engineer with HK Porter and retired from Erico Rail Products. He was also a Virginia State High School Football Official for 40 years. Richard was a member of Hyland Heights Baptist Church for 43 years and served as a deacon and trustee. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathryn Hope Smith, and his brother, William O. Lillard. Along with his wife, Betty, Richard is survived by three sons, Stephen Lillard and his wife, Sue, of Wasilla, Alaska, Joel Lillard and his wife, Kemper, and Richard Lillard Jr., all of Lynchburg; one daughter, Melissa Johnson, and her husband, Joel, of Fortaleza, Brazil; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Lou Barlow, of Fredonia, N.Y.; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at Hyland Heights Baptist Church, with Pastor Carl Weiser and Dr. Frank Schmitt officiating. Burial will follow at Virginia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at the residence. The family would like to say a special Thank You to the staff of Home Instead Senior Care, Hospice of Centra Health, Dr. Thomas Eppes and Forest Family Physicians for your compassion and excellent care during these times. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hyland Heights Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 4538, Lynchburg, VA 24502, (434) 821-6906. 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12: "And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing." To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel, is serving the Lillard family.


 


 

Robert C. "Cork" Blaemire

Robert C. "Cork" Blaemire Robert C. "Cork" Blaemire, 86 years old, of Fredericksburg, passed away on November 6. He had cancer., Born on April 13, 1924 in Hammond, Indiana, he graduated from Hammond High School. He served in, in the South Pacific with the 1st Armored Amphibious Tank Battalion, USMC. In 1974 he retired from the Hammond Fire Department as Assistant Chief., Cork and his wife Donna moved to Manassas, Virginia in 1974 and opened Cloud Nine Gifts. They moved into the Falls Run section of Fredericksburg after retiring in 2005. Cork is survived by his wife of 64 years, Donna, his daughter Donna, also of Fredericksburg, sons Robert of Bethesda, Michael of Mt. Airy, Kevin of Nokesville, daughters-in-law Joanna of Bethesda and Robin of Nokesville, 7 grandchildren and one great-grandchild., Cork and Donna were involved with many activities in Fredericksburg, including the Fire Department Auxiliary of a local Fire House. They also served as docents of the Marine Museum at Quantico, Va. until he was not able.


 


 

Robert C. Blaemire

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Robert C. Moore

Moore Robert C. Moore, 91, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010. He was a, veteran, having served in the European Theater. He was wounded twice and was the recipient of the, award. After the war he was employed by Brunswick Corporation of Marion and transferred when the company re-located to Kalamazoo, Mich., where he worked until retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Georgia Orr Moore of Rich Valley; his wife of 58 years, Marie Murray Moore; and his only son, Michael Robert Moore of Kalamazoo; sisters, Jo Ann Moore (infant) and Ruth M. Carter; brothers, Mack, Bruce, Vance and W.C. Moore Jr. Survivors include his daughter, Pamela M. Mayne; grandchildren, Bridgette, Leslie and Casey Mayne, Michael Christopher and Meghan Moore; great-granddaughters, Kayley, Taylor, Emily and Olivia, all of Kalamazoo; sister, Jean M. Bise; brothers, Jerry Moore of Palmetto, Fla., Willis Moore of Marion, and Donald Moore of Rich Valley. Also several nieces, nephews and cousins are left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory. Funeral services and entombment were provided by Redmond Funeral Home of Kalamazoo, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 5. This is a courtesy announcement by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home of Saltville.


 


 

Robert Lee Sessoms

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Roger D. Sutherland

Roger D. Sutherland WARREN, Mich. Funeral services for Roger D. Sutherland will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Haysi Funeral Home with Jim Duty officiating. Burial will follow at William Dewey Sutherland Cemetery, Lick Creek, Va. Online condolences may be sent to www.


 


 

Ronald Joseph "Omar" Smith

Ronald Joseph "Omar" Smith Ronald Joseph "Omar" Smith, born Sept. 12, 1952, in Atlanta, left this world from his home in Richlands, Va. He was raised on Edgewater Drive by his "mom and dad", the late George and Lillian Smith Griffits. The biological son of the late Nancy Smith. He is survived by many lifelong friends, step-brothers, George and Joe Griffits and wives; several nephews and nieces. Also, by his stepson, Hagen Ratliff, wife and children. He collected and traded, was a fine photographer, cook, and was a brilliant craftsman of metals. Many area people are the fortunate owner of his workmanship in gold and fine stones. He could turn a handful of scrap into a priceless one-of-a-kind treasure. After suffering a massive heart attack two years ago, he has been unable to practice his trade, related to possible electrical interference from equipment affecting the computer which controlled his heart. A veteran of the, , Johnson City Veterans Hospital provided medical care. Ron was an excellent fisherman and loved any body of water big enough for fish to swim. His green boat was a regular sight at Mountain Laurel Lake, his "church" where he said he felt closest to God. He enjoyed bluegrass music, fast cars and anything with wheels - roller skates, bicycles, his scooter, his '64 Lotus, which he had restored. His most recent creation was his "hippie van" on which he painted every brush stroke - each item tells a story. He was a unique man of his word, faithful to friends and neighbors and those whom he respected. He enjoyed the local library where he recently learned to use a computer. He was often very serious and at other times, funny. He worked hard, played hard and will be greatly missed by those who loved him. Ron had requested that his body be cremated. A memorial service will be held Thursday evening, Nov. 11, 2010, at 7 p.m. at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff, Va. The family will receive friends after 6:30 p.m. Friends, who wish to speak, please plan to do so. A reception will follow at the home of Joe and Connie McFarlane in Cedar Bluff. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to


 


 

Rose Hall

Rose M. Hall PORTSMOUTH - Rose M. Hall, 77, of the 500 block of Beechdale Road passed away Nov. 5, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert M. Hall. Mrs. Hall was employed for 27 years with Tidewater Community College. She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Hall, Windy H. Johnson (Herbert); three sons, Arnold Hall (Faye), Michael T. Hall Sr. (Michelle) and Sandy Ellington (Kathryn); three sisters, Helen Norman, Eunice Knight and Maggie Powell; one brother, Henry White (Edna Mae); nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Grove Baptist Church, Portsmouth, Dr. Melvin O. Marriner presiding. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Viewing will begin Thursday at noon in Fisher Funeral Home 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth. The family will be at 508 Beechdale Road to receive friends. The body will be in the church Friday at 10 a.m. www.fisherfuneral.com.


 


 

Rothel L. Denton

Rothel L. Denton BRISTOL, Va. Rothel L. Denton, age 64, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1946, to Ackie V. Denton and the late Ernest R. Denton. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and was a 1966 graduate of John Battle High School. Mr. Denton retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 31 years of service and worked as a courier for Citizens Bank after retirement. He attended Fellowship Chapel. Mr. Denton was a veteran of the, National Guard, having served from 1966-1972. Survivors: wife of 44 years, Barbara Garrison Denton; sons, Kevin Lynn Denton and wife Tammy, Darin Lynn Denton and wife Amy, Trevor Lynn Denton and wife Thessa; five grandchildren, Kansas, Avery, Tanner, Ben, and Joseph Denton; mother, Ackie Virginia Denton; sister, Angie Fritts and husband Darryl; one niece, Rachel; one nephew, Nolan; best friends, Jim and Janice Musick. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Price officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Military honors will be provided by the Bristol, Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fellowship Chapel Benevolent Fund, 201 Crockett St., Bristol, VA 24201. Online condolences can be registered at


 


 

Ruby H. Longo

Ruby Herring Longo, 95, of Albany, Ga., widow of retired U.S., Lt. Col. John M. Longo Jr., died Nov. 7, 2010, at Morningside Assisted Living. Arrangements by Kimbrell-Stern Inc. of Albany, Ga., 229-883-4152. Sign the online guestbook at


 


 

Ruby M. Cockram 

Nov 10, 2010 Ruby Massey Cockram, 84, of Bassett, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at her home. She was born in Patrick County to J. Taylor Massey and Georgia T. Massey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Noel Glendon Cockram; three sisters, Thelma Massey, Barbara M. Walker and Sylvia M. Earles; and three brothers, Norman, Hooker and Frank Massey. Surviving are three daughters, Brenda C. McConnell of Patrick Springs, Sandra C. Cardwell of Ridgeway and Ruby Yvonne McGhee of Fairfax; a son, David Leon Cockram of Bassett; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Layman Jack Massey of Martinsville and Wayne Massey of Bassett. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church cemetery with the Rev. Bob Sowder officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Franklin County or to Ross-Harbour United Methodist Church, 6260 Elamsville Road, Stuart, Va. 24171. Arrangements are by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett.


 


 

Rushton, Doris

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Doris Spradlin Rushton PORTSMOUTH - Doris Spradlin Rushton (Mrs. Edward D. Rushton) passed away in the comfort of her home early Sunday morning, Nov. 7, .....


 


 

Ruth B. Minter 

Nov 10, 2010 Ruth Brooks Minter, 89, of Martinsville, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville. She was born Oct. 25, 1921, in Franklin County to Joseph A. Brooks and Jimmie David Brooks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Philmore G. Minter; a son, Donald Barry Minter; five sisters, Mary Brooks, Mattie Cundiff, Stella Brooks, Effie Holland and Sallie Kate Brooks Brown; nine brothers, John Brooks, James Brooks, Morris Brooks, Fred Brooks, Albert Brooks, Paul Brooks, Glenn Brooks, Roosevelt Brooks and Posey Brooks. Ruth graduated with honors from Glade Hill High School. She was one of the first people to work at DuPont and worked in the PT lab for seven years; was a salesperson for Singer Sewing Co.; worked six years at Pannill Knitting Co.; and worked several years with the professional nurses exchange. Minter was a member of Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church and had been a member of Bethel Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Elder David P. Minter; two grandsons; one great-grandson; and three sisters, Doris Ferguson of Rocky Mount, Cecil Brown of Collinsville and Dorothy Sink of Rocky Mount. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Bassett Funeral Service with Elder David P. Minter and John David Minter officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service Thursday at the funeral home.


 


 

Ruth MacDougall

Ruth Hack MacDougall Ruth Hack MacDougall, 100, of Jeffersonton, VA died Monday, November 8, 2010 at home surrounded by her family. She was born September 10, 1910 in Rockville, CT, the daughter of Nicholas Hack and Florence O'Keffee Hack. Her husband, L. F. MacDougall; her son, John Bruce MacDougall and a granddaughter, Sherri A. Pennington preceded her in death., Ruth is survived by her daughter, Barbara Ann Foltz of Jeffersonton, VA; three grandchildren, Ellen Lemmer, Douglas Bruce MacDougall and Margaret Jane Rivera; eight great grandchildren; Joshua MacDougall, Joshua Pennington, Jessica Bean, Aimee Lemmer, Jessica MacDougall, Jenna Lemmer, Evan Lemmer and Caitin Jackson. Also surviving is one great-great grandchild, B. Rylee Thomas., A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in the Columbia Gardens Cemetery 3411 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA., Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan P.O. Box 1715, Culpeper, VA 22701., Online condolences may be made at


 


 

Sallie F. Rosso

Sallie Flowers Rosso, 86, of Petersburg, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010., She was the daughter of the late William and Sallie Boswell Flowers, and the widow of Dominick Rosso. She was a long-time member of Monumental Baptist Church in Petersburg. Mrs. Rosso retired from Fort Lee as a civil service employee., She is survived by her daughters: Donna R. Moulton and husband, Gary, of Colonial Heights, Jo Anne R. Jones and husband, Dick, of Columbia, Md.; son, Jon B. Rosso of Petersburg; grandchildren, Everett Moulton of Dinwiddie County and Diana Moulton of Hopewell; and numerous nieces and nephews., A graveside service will be held in Southlawn Memorial Park at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, with Pastor Barry Ginn of Monumental Baptist Church officiating. Condolences may be registered at


 


 

Sammie L. Hill (In Memoriam)

Sammie L. Hill 12/20/1948 - 11/6/2005 He lives with us in memory, and will forevermore. Five years ago, on this sad day, the one we loved was called away. Your memory to us is a keepsake, with which we will never part. Though God has you in His keeping, we always have you in our hearts. Love Always, Rose, Moon, Karen, Calvin, Miles and Sam


 


 

Sandra Denise "Sandy" Keen

Sandra Denise "Sandy" Keen CEDAR BLUFF, Va. Sandra Denise "Sandy" Keen, age 53, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. Born June 15, 1958, at Buchanan County, Va., she was the daughter of Burnis and Peggy Stacy Lane of Grundy, Va. She ministered in several area churches. She was preceded in death by one son, John Mays; paternal grandparents, Sam and Sarah Lane; maternal grandparents, Blaine and Genny Stacy; and one sister, Brenda Sue Lane. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 11 years, Lee Keen; two sons, Adam Lane and Ryan Mays, both of Pounding Mill, Va.; one daughter, Amber Mays of Cedar Bluff; three brothers, Kenneth Lane of Abingdon, Va., Danny Stiltner of Roanoke, Va., and Doug Abbott of Surgoinsville, Tenn.; three stepchildren, Richard Lee Keen of Cedar Bluff, Cynthia Bucklen of Abingdon, and Tamatha Marie Yates of Charlotte, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, with Rev. Barry Absher and Rev. Doug Abbott officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday with a service at 7 p.m. at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to


 


 

Sears, Edna

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Edna L. Sears VIRGINIA BEACH - Edna L. Sears, 87, of the 1200 block of Skylark Drive, passed away Nov. 7, 2010. She was .....


 


 

Shapiro, Diana

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Diana Schapiro NORFOLK - Diana Schapiro, 101, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 in Greenacres, Fla. She was the wife of Sidney Schapiro of blessed .....


 


 

Shoop, Theodora

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Theodora Shoop NORFOLK - Theodora "Teddy" Shoop, 86, passed away Nov. 8, 2010. A resident of Norfolk for more than 50 years, Teddy was ..... 


 


 

Snyder, Milton

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM

Milton L. Snyder CHESAPEAKE - Milton L. Snyder, 74, of Portlock Road, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. Mr. Synder was retired from the ..... 


 


 

Stella L. BATLEY

DELTAVILLE - Stella L. Batley, 90, of Deltaville, died Monday, Nov. 08, 2010. 


 


 

Stella Rose Breeding

Stella Rose Breeding DAVENPORT, Va. Funeral services for Stella Rose Breeding will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Edward Tiller and Rev. Claude Rose officiating. Interment will follow in the Breeding Cemetery at Davenport. Sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Online Condolences may be sent to


 


 

Stoner, Travis

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Travis M. Stoner PORTSMOUTH - Travis M. Stoner passed away Nov. 6, 2010. He was born Aug. 8, 1989, a gift from God to ..... 


 


 

Teresa Bunce

BUNCE, Teresa Donovan, 53, of Oregon Hill, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2010. She was preceded in death by her son, Jon Travis Donovan. She is survived by husband, Bernard "Bubba" Bunce; two daughters, Amy Donovan and Sabra Bunce; one sister, Donna Donovan; and one brother, Billy Donovan; six nieces and nephews; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Pine St. Baptist Church, Friday, November 12 at 7 p.m.


 


 

Theodore Andrews Sr. (In Memoriam)

ANDREWS - In memory of Theodore R. Andrews, Sr., "Your memories remain near in spirit long after you are gone. They are sweet proof of such love that will always live on. " Love, your wife, Wilma & son, Theodore Jr.


 


 

Theresa Myers

Theresa E. Myers CHESAPEAKE - Theresa Elizabeth Myers, 43, died in Ogdensburg, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2010, unexpectedly. She was born Sept. 12, 1967 in Fredericksburg, Va. She is survived by her daughters, Tiffani Mozingo and Brandi Myers and two grandchildren, Reagan and Ayanna Moore; four sisters, Cynthia Lewis, Brenda Doughtie, Shari Romo, Beverly Kobilikie; four brothers, Daniel Myers, Stephen Myers, Mike Koch, Antonius Myers and stepfather, Gus Koch. She was preceded in death by her father, William C. Myers and mother, Betty Jean Cook Koch. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in Greenlawn Memorial Garden Cemetery, 3920 Airline Blvd., Portsmouth.


 


 

Thomas Butts

Thomas E. Butts VIRGINIA BEACH - Thomas Emmett Butts, 79, of the 400 block of Big Pine Road, passed away Nov. 7, 2010. Born May 15, 1931 in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Wade and Annabelle Butts. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Eileen Butts Nov. 4, 2010. He retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service from May 1948 to December 1967, having served aboard the USS Fulton, USS Orion, and the USS Charles R. Ware DD865. He received the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was a loving father, grandfather and avid sports fan of the Cleveland Browns, Ohio State, New York Yankees and Washington Redskins. Tom also had a brief tryout with the Norfolk Tars, minor league affiliate of the New York Yankees. He is survived by his daughter, Teresa A. Allred; and son, George W. Butts; five grandchildren, Ricky Allred and wife Kirsten, Lauren Allred, Tara Butts, Gracie Butts and Thomas Butts; a nephew, William Langan and a niece, Anna Mary Mooney. A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted for Thomas and his wife Eileen Friday at 1 p.m. in St. Nicholas Catholic Church. The burial will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.


 


 

Thomas E. Pearman Sr.

Thomas E. Pearman Sr. Thomas Edward Pearman Sr., 89, of Max Meadows died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Mike Ingo and Kenneth Quesenberry officiating. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery. He was born March 5, 1921, in Wythe County, son of the late James and Hannah Davidson Pearman. He attended Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church and was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane McCroskey; two sisters, Dorothy Sharp and Lou Segraves; and three brothers, Bill Pearman, Gene Pearman and Belford Pearman. Survivors include his wife, Alma Dean Pearman of Max Meadows; a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy Jr. and Jolene Pearman of Max Meadows; six grandchildren, Brian and Heather Pearman of Wytheville, Connie Stoval, Angie McCroskey, Nathan McCroskey, Timmy McCroskey and Bengi McCroskey, all of Logansville, Ga.; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Thomas R. MORRIS

GREENWOOD, S.C. - Thomas R. Morris, a devoted and loving husband to Ann Watts Morris, an educator, respected and revered coach, community contributor, scholar and friend departed this life on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, after a courageous battle with his illness.


 


 

Thomas Winston "Tinker" Hicks

Thomas Winston (Tinker) Hicks Thomas Winston (Tinker) Hicks, 92, of Bedford, passed away Monday, Oct. 18, 2010. He was born March 18, 1918, in Moneta, son of the late Wesley Peters Hicks and Sallie Holland Hicks. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Vernon Hicks, Byron Hicks and Jack Hicks; his sister, Louise Hicks; his son-in-law, Ralph Kennedy; his grandsons, Stephan Kennedy and Nathan Healy; and his great-grandson, Garrett Aman. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Meda Goode Hicks, whom he met in October 1940, on a blind date. Also surviving are his children, Stephanie Sue Kennedy, of Bedford, Linnette Healy and husband, Hugh, of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Alica Hicks, of Randleman, N.C.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; his sisters, Eleanor Hicks Whorley, of Lowry, and Janet Hicks Carter, of Milford; and many nieces and nephews. Thomas graduated from Bedford High School in 1935 and studied electrical engineering at the University of Virginia. He joined the Army National Guard and in February 1941, was stationed at Ft. Mead, Md., Co. A, 116th Infantry, 29th Division. In April 1942, he was assigned to Ft. Benning, Ga., where he was commissioned 2nd Lt. on July 21, 1942. He served as an executive officer at Camp Maxey, Texas, and Camp Blanding, Fla., and was promoted to 1st Lt. in July 1943. He received a medical discharge in December 1944 from Wakeman General and Convalescent Hospital, Camp Atterbury, Ind., and returned to Bedford with his family. In 1983, he retired after 40 years as a sales engineer with Southern Refrigeration Inc., but continued to work part-time from his home until he was 85 years old. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov, 12, 2010, at the Burch-Messier Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut St., Bedford. Memorials may be made to the National D-Day Memorial Foundation. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main St., Bedford, (540) 586-7360.


 


 

Tonga Nguyen

Tonga Thi Nguyen VIRGINIA BEACH - Tonga Thi Nguyen, 72, passed away Nov. 8, 2010. www.FamilyChoiceFunerals.com. 


 


 

Tristian Corey White

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Vicki Neighbors

Vicki Lynn Anderson Neighbors Mrs. Vicki Lynn Anderson Neighbors, 52, of Brookneal, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Farmville. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Dean Neighbors, of Brookneal; two sons, Richard Rehmann (April) and David O'Shea-Rehmann (Dee), of Richmond; stepchildren, Stacy Neighbors, of South Boston, and Dean A. Neighbors, of Iraq; grandchildren, Alanna O'Shea, of Richmond, Leanna Rehmann and Johnny Irish, Danisha Gomes, Dakebia, Dwayne and Dijuan Hutcherson, Landon and Riley Neighbors; her mother, Mrs. Nancy Lloyd and stepfather, Mr. Jesse Lloyd, of Brookneal; three brothers, Warren Anderson (Sandra) and Keith Anderson, of Brookneal, Curtis Anderson (Angie), of Nathalie; and four sisters, Charlotte Moorefield and Rebecca Ownsey (Todd), of Richmond, Loretta Wilson (Jack), of Brookneal, and Vanessa Isaacs, of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Emmerson Bailey Anderson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at the Clearview Baptist Church, 2183 Sunnymeade Road in Rustburg, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, from at the chapel of Jeffress Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 304 Lusardi Drive, Brookneal. Condolences may be expressed at www.Jeffress FuneralHome.com.


 


 

Victoria Wilson

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Virginia Elizabeth McGetrick

Virginia Elizabeth McGetrick, Virginia Elizabeth McGetrick passed away on Monday, November 8, 2010, from cancer., She was born on August 23, 1946, in Plainfield, New Jersey to the late Russell Norman Britton and late Jacquelyn Houston Britton., She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Martin J. McGetrick; her daughter, Nancy E. Brizendine and her husband, Carroll, of Montpelier; her son, Bradley Houston McGetrick and his wife, Mary Katherine, of Richmond; and the lights of her life, three grandchildren, Patrick Leland Brizendine, Thomas Houston and Caroline Marie McGetrick., She was predeceased by her littlest angel, Mary Evelyn McGetrick., She is also survived by two sisters, Geraldine S. Britton and Patricia M. Britton Loeser; and five terrific nephews., Since moving to Madison County full time in 1974, she and her family have been blessed by so many wonderful friends and neighbors who have enriched their lives, and certainly have been so supportive of the family while going through Ginny's journey. Ginny could not have done without the amazing support of Marty, Nancy and Brad, who have been the focus of her life., Ginny asks that in lieu of flowers that you give to the charity of your choice to help others in need in Madison County., Visitation will be at Preddy's Funeral Home in Madison from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2010., The funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2010, at Madison Presbyterian Church with burial following at Criglersville Shiloh Cemetery.


 


 

Virginia Underwood Bickers

Virginia Underwood Bickers, 75, of Charlottesville, died on Monday, November 8, 2010, at a local nursing facility., She was born on January 4, 1935, in Albemarle County, to the late Lloyd Anthony Underwood and Madge Merle Morris Underwood. Also predeceasing her was her husband, Ray Carl Bickers; and three brothers, Buddy, Nelson and Thomas Underwood., Survivors include her three sisters, Helen Harris and her husband, Stan, of Crozet, Merle Lawson of Gordonsville, Elsie Norford and her husband, Shorty, of Keswick; and a brother, Hugh "Dal" Underwood and his friend, Margaret, of Charlottesville., Virginia "Jenny" was a wonderful sister who was loved by many and she will be missed. She was a longtime member of Zion United Methodist Church in Louisa., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 12, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Murphy Terry officiating. Interment will follow at Monticello Memory Gardens., Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2010, at the funeral home., Special thanks to Mountainside and The Cedars for all their kindness toward Virginia during her long illness., Memorial contributions may be made to Legacy Hospice, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 180, Charlottesville, VA 22911.


 


 

Vosler, Rose

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Rose Adeline Vosler VIRGINIA BEACH - Rose Adeline Vosler, 78, of Bunker Hill Lane, passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, in a local hospital. ..... 


 


 

Walter Kessler

Walter J. Kessler CHESAPEAKE - Walter J. Kessler, 89, went to be with his Lord Monday Nov. 8, 2010. Mr. Kessler was born in Roanoke County, Virginia, the son of the late Mertie and Walter F. Kessler. Walter was a member and past deacon of Calvary Baptist Church, and he also was a member of Portsmouth Lodge No. 100 AF & AM and past District Deputy Grand Master of District No. 34. Walter served his country proudly as a member of the U.S. Army serving in the European Theater during World War II. Walter was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Ruth, and his son, Walter L. Kessler. Surviving Mr. Kessler is his daughter, Judith Whitehurst and her husband Frank; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren; and his sister, Mary Cornwell and her husband Richard. A graveside service with Masonic Rites will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Olive Branch Cemetery with Dr. Philip Parker officiating. The family will receive friends at Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in Walter's name to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund. Online condolences and Mr. Kessler's guestbook may be signed at www.lovingfuneralhome.


 


 

Warren, Patricia

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 AM 

Patricia M. Warren VIRGINIA BEACH - Patricia M. Warren, 71, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 at local nursing home. Surviving is her husband, ..... 


 


 

Wendell Green (In Memoriam)

GREEN - Wendell L. It seems like only yesterday that you were here with me. Today it has been a year since you said good-bye. I miss you so much and you will be always & forever in my heart. Love, Carolyn


 


 

Wilbur Tell Gloor

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William "Billy" Alexander

William E. "Billy" Alexander of Brooklyn, New York, departed this life on Monday, November 1, 2010. He was the son of the late Everette Alexander and Helen Kirkland., He leaves to cherish his memory, four children, William F. "Diddy" Alexander of Charlottesville, Virginia, Charles E. "Alex-Zan" Alexander of Richmond, Virginia, William E. "Billy" Alexander, and Deborah Kirby of Brooklyn, New York; two sisters, Helen Sanders of Durham, North Carolina, and Muriel "Frieda" Alexander of Charlottesville, Virginia; and a host of other relatives and friends.


 


 

William Campbell Bussey

William C. Bussey, William Campbell Bussey, 71, of Fishersville, died on Monday, November 8, 2010, at Augusta Health in Fishersville., He was born on April 4, 1939, in Giles County, Virginia, a son of Charles Bussey and Jessie Bussey Viars., He was a member of Central Baptist Church. In 2000, he retired as a plating manager at Virginia Panel. He loved fishing and gardening., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David Bussey., Surviving are his wife, Lillian C. Bussey of Fishersville; two daughters, Debra Jean Woolery and Lea Lacivita and her husband, Larry, all of Ohio; two stepdaughters and their husbands, Lisa and Eric Salopek of Palmyra and Deborah and Dale Moore of Natural Bridge; two sisters, Patricia Lucas of Radford and Oneda Browning and her husband, William, of Narrows; one brother, Jimmy Bussey of Roanoke; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his special fishing buddy, Art Glover., A service will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, November 11, 2010, at Central Baptist Church by the Reverend Vernon R. Berry. Interment will follow at Augusta Memorial Park., Active pallbearers will be Kevin Adkins, Jim, Mark, and Mike Bussey, Michael Collins, Derek Moore, Eric Salopek, and Brian Woolery., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home., Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences online at


 


 

William H. Myers Jr.

Commissioner William H. Myers Jr., of 2005 M St., NE. Washington, D.C., died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in the Washington Hospital Center. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Condolences may be sent to our website at


 


 

William Haley

William J. Haley VIRGINIA BEACH - William J. Haley, known as "Bill" or "Pop," passed away Nov. 8, 2010. He was born Nov. 11, 1918 on the very first Veterans Day, in Summerville, Mass. He joined the U.S. Navy Dec. 7, 1941, the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, and served as a hospital corpsman for 27 years. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran, serving aboard many ships including his favorite USS Missouri. After retiring from the Navy, he worked at the Unpainted Furniture Store in Norfolk. He never met a stranger and was loved by all that he came in contact with. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Haley; a son, Stephen Haley; a daughter, Jan Harrison and her husband retired U.S. Capt. Ken Harrison, DC; two granddaughters, Megan Haley, U.S. Navy Lt. Brooke Caufield, MC, and her husband U.S. Navy Lt. Sean Caufield, MC; and one grandson, Chad Harrison. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice, the staff at VA Palliative Care Unit and his personal caregivers for the wonderful care they provided during his last months of life. Friends are invited to join the family in a celebration and remembrance of Bill's life Nov. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the home Bill and Dorothy shared in Virginia Beach. A graveside service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Bill has requested donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , The Boys Club of America or the American Red Cross. Pop, we'll miss you! Don't worry, "We stand the Watch." Arrangements are being handled by the Cremation & Burial Society of Hampton Roads.


 


 

Williams, Bruce

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 1:00 AM 

Bruce G. Williams STERLING - The Rev. Bruce Griffin Williams passed away Nov. 4, 2010. He was the only child of Bruce E. and ..... 


 


 

Willie R. Salter

Mr. Willie Ruth Salter, of 620 Windham St., Petersburg, Va., died Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, in Albany, Ga. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, 


 


 

Wilmer J. Jones , Sr. 

Nov 10, 2010 Wilmer June "Whimpy" Jones Sr., 73, of Fieldale, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born May 15, 1937, in Grayson County to Carlis Eugene Jones and Lilly May Waller Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Ezzyk and Betty Payne; and three brothers, Clayton, Jesse and Roger Jones. Jones enlisted in the Army in 1959 and served in the Signal Corp and Engineering group in Korea, Germany, Alaska and Washington until his honorable discharge in 1965. He was a member of the American Legion, and he was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Ok Hui Jones; a daughter, Patricia Anne Jones of Fieldale; two sons, Jimmy Ray Jones of Snow Creek and Wilmer June "Tom" Jones Jr. of Ridgeway; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Roselawn Burial Park with Pastor Mike Dyer officiating. Military honors will be by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett.

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