Saturday, November 20, 2010

Virginia Obituaries 11/20/10


 

ADAM BUFFALOE

Adam Carter Buffaloe Adam Carter Buffaloe, 50, of Lynchburg, went home to be with Lord on Friday Nov. 12, 2010. Born June, 16, 1960, He preceded in death by his mother Marie Carter Buffaloe and his father Clarence "Dr. Buzzard" Buffaloe Sr. He leaves to cherish his love, four brothers; Clearce Buffaloe Jr. of Staunton, Larry Micheal Buffaloe, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, William Buffaloe Sr, of Lynchburg, and Carmine "Jessie" Buffaloe, of Lynchburg, one niece, Natshia Buffaloe, two nephews; William Buffaloe Jr., and Gary Bell, all of Lynchburg, one sisterlaw Linda Buffaloe of Lynchburg, and host of nieces, and nephews, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. A memorial service will be conducted on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Community Funeral Home with the Rev. James Johnson officiating. All condolences to the family can be made at time of service, and to www.edwardh56@yahoo. com. Dearest friend of the family Robert Lewis Perkins, will be there for acknowledgments as well. Community Funeral Home directing.


 


 

ALFRED NOWLIN

Alfred Calvin "AC" Nowlin Alfred Calvin "AC" Nowlin, 86, of Gladys, departed this life on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010,at his residence. He was born Feb. 21, 1924, to the late Alfred Clifton Nowlin and Elvia Mae Nowlin. He was preceded in death by one son, Ronnie Nowlin. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Mrs. Josephine Adams Nowlin of the home; four sons, James (Vanessa) Nowlin, Glenn Nowlin, Gary (Bonita) Nowlin, Samuel Clifton Nowlin; two daughters, Glenda Jackson and Shelia (Phillip) Barbour; 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; one sister, Ella M. Lee; five brothers-in-law and six sisters-in-law, Pauline Nowlin, June Nowlin, Geneva Logan, Corrine (Roosevelt) Walker, Frank (Vivian) Adams, Leon Adams, Ralph (Bernice) Adams, and Bennie Adams; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the St. Luke Baptist Church, in Brookneal, with Reverend Jimmy Dews officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www. JeffressFuneralHome.com. Arrangements by Jeffress Funeral Home And Cremation Service, Brookneal


 


 

ANNE ARRINGTON

ARRINGTON, Anne Hurt "Anna," 76, of Richmond, died November 12, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Charles Breckenridge Arrington Jr. "Breck"; children, Jessica Hill Gould (Scott) of Santa Rosa, Calif., Joel Hurt Jones (Maria) of New York City, Anne Ridley Jones-Drennan (Dan) of Carpinteria, Calif.; grandchild, Robert Taylor Bilbao of San Francisco, Calif.; stepchildren, Elisabeth Arrington Cox (Richard) of Richmond, Anne Taylor Arrington (Daniel Schneider) of Missoula, Mont., Charles B. Arrington III (Luann) of Bay City, Mich., Robert Nash Arrington (Laraine) of Lawrenceville, Ga.; foster daughter, Lesleigh Gasbarre (Nick) of Agoura, Calif.; stepgrandchildren, Mary Taylor Walsh of Brunswick, Maine, Elisabeth Anne Arrington of Bay City, Mich., Sophia May Arrington and John Charles Arrington of Lawrenceville, Ga.; sisters, Martha Hurt Loewy of Philadelphia, Pa., Sally Hurt Fleming (Dr. Lamar) of Atlanta, Ga., Clyde Hurt Feil (Otto) of Atlanta, Ga.; and six nieces and nephews. Anna was born August 20, 1934 in Atlanta where she grew up. Her parents, Anne Phillips Ridley Beauchamp and William Beauchamp, as well as her adoptive father and Anne's second husband, Joel Hurt III, all predeceased her. Anna graduated from Washington Seminary for Girls (now the Westminster Schools) in 1952 and from Hollins College (now University) in 1956. She married Robert M. Jones in 1956. She began her professional life as a dancer in New York City and as an actress in Williamsburg, Va., and Cleveland, Ohio. The couple moved to Los Angeles, Calif. in 1959, where Anna began teaching in private and public schools. After her marriage ended, she worked in television production. Changing her career path in 1976, she worked as a public affairs analyst at the Atlantic Richfield Company in Los Angeles. In 1978, she was named the Arts and Humanities Program Officer for the Atlantic Richfield Foundation, one of the major corporate foundations in the country at that time. She became nationally respected and much beloved for her work with non-profit organizations throughout the country, as well as in the Los Angeles arts community. She led in many ground-breaking arts projects, just a few examples of which were the Black Folk Arts Exhibit and the Hispanic Arts in America Exhibit, both initially at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C., and the early activities of the Simon Wiesenthal Center of Holocaust Studies in Los Angeles. She was the founding president of Arts Inc., a non-profit entity providing support to a wide range of organizations in the Los Angeles basin. In 1979, she married Breck Arrington, a widower and lawyer/executive with the Atlantic Richfield Company. They took early retirement from ARCO and its Foundation at the end of 1985, moving to Washington, D.C. Anna became Director of Development for the Aspen Music Festival in New York City and Aspen, Colo., while Breck served as vice president of a Washington, D.C. consulting firm. After three years of service with Aspen, Anna turned to consulting work with a number of significant cultural organizations. In 1991, the couple moved to Richmond, living in the Church Hill Old and Historic District. At that point, Anna retired but partnered with Breck in his capacity as executive vice president (chief operating officer) of


 


 

Adams, Mary

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

Mary Dominica Adams CHESAPEAKE - Mary Dominica Adams, 90, of the 4200 block of Neptune Ave., passed away Nov. 12, 2010 in her home. .....


 


 

Adlee Craddock

CRADDOCK, Adlee E., of Providence Forge, Va., died November 19, 2010. Arrangements by Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. 


 


 

Alexander "Mickey" Bailey

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Amanda Nicole Crusenberry

Crusenberry Amanda Nicole Crusenberry, 29, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at Johnson City Medical Center. Survivors include her parents, Robert and Rita Crusenberry of Atkins; two sisters, Angela Ahmed of Abingdon and Rebecca Crusenberry of the home; one niece, Amirah Ahmed; one nephew, Zidan Ahmed; her best friends, Jessica King and Brittany Jones; and many beloved cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. The family received friends Friday from 6 p.m. until the time of service. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Anna P. FINK

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Yorktown. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Amory Funeral Home, Grafton.


 


 

Anne D. Hundley

Anne D. Hundley of Colonial Heights passed away on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center after enduring many years of illness and suffering., She was a Social Worker for Central State Hospital., She is survived by her husband, Bill Hundley; daughter, Amy Sperber and husband, R.W. Sperber; two grandchildren, Madison and McKenzie Sperber., A funeral service will be Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Colonial Heights Chapel of The E. Alvin Small Funeral Home & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Jason Elmore officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to service. Anne suffered for a longtime and now is at peace with no pain or illness. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to of the Virginias, 1742 E. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228., Condolences may be registered at


 


 

Annie B. Creighton

Mrs. Annie B. Creighton, 77 of 4306 Keithwood Drive, Petersburg, departed this life on Nov. 17, 2010, at Chippenham Hospital after a period of declining health., She was born March 30, 1933 to the late John and Emma Alfriend Brooks., She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Marie; and her husbands, Isham Winfield Sr. and Clarence Creighton; two sisters, Helen Brooks Mason and Laura Brooks Mason; and two brothers, Lieutenant and John Brooks., Annie joined the Mount Poole Baptist church at an early age and served faithfully through the years. She loved music and sports but most of all, she loved the Lord and her family dearly., She leaves to cherish memories of her a devoted daughter, Annie Mae Coleman (Royal), of Church Road; five sons, Isham Winfield Sr. (Louise), Arthur Lee Winfield, James Winfield (Janice), John Winfield and Charles Winfield, all of Petersburg; two sisters, Louise Taylor of Petersburg and Mary Creighton of Ford; two brothers-in-law, Charlie Mack Winfield (Mildred) of McKenney and Curtis Creighton (Mildred) of Richmond; seven sisters-in-law, Bernice Brown (Charles), Virginia Lewis, Mary Jackson (Andrew), all of Rowland, Va., Irene Goodwyn of Hopewell, Gertrude Winfield, Katie Roane of Richmond and Virginia Miles of Georgia; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, among those, three devoted grandchildren, Katrina, Sherita Coleman and Stephanie Winfield; one devoted daughter-in-law, Janice Allen Winfield; a devoted son-in-law, Royal Coleman Jr; three devoted nieces, Rachel C. Hall (Donel), Thelma Taylor and Shirley Mason (Raymond); and a host of other nieces, nephews who loved her dearly; cousins, other relatives and friends., A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at the Mount Poole Baptist Church with pastor, the Rev. Stephen L. Pugh, officiating and the Rev. Dr. Joseph B. Fields Sr., eulogizing. Public viewing will be held on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at the Petersburg Chapel and one hour prior to the service., Final arrangements have been entrusted to the Joseph M. Johnson and Son Funeral Home, 530 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg. (804) 863-4411.


 


 

Annie Goode and Claudette Dowtin (In Memoriam)

GOODE and DOWTIN In memory of our sister, daughter, mother, and grandmother, Annie E. Goode, November 19, 1992 and Claudette H. Dowtin, December 2, 1994. Love's greatest gift remembered. Benjamin F. Henley Sr. Brother, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends


 


 

Archie Lindsay Carpenter

He was born on June 30, 1919, in Madison County, Virginia, the son of the late James Wilmer and Annie McCue Carpenter., He is survived by daughters, Annette Carpenter Gibson and her husband, Larry, of Stanardsville, and Connie Carpenter and her husband, Rea, of Orange; son, Mike Carpenter and his wife, Mandy, of Mount Solon, Virginia; brother, Jimmy Gorman and his wife, Shirley, of Culpeper; sister, Ruby Fincham of Aroda; five grandchildren, Christina Gibson, Justin Gibson, Tracy Shifflett, Lee Wilson, and Megan Smith; three great-grandchildren, Kelly and Cole Shifflett, and Jared Wilson; and a number of nieces and nephews., Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2010, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with interment in Walker's United Methodist Church Cemetery. Ken Pennington will officiate., The family will recieve friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010, at the funeral home.


 


 

Arlene Capps

CAPPS, Arlene McDowell, 72, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord November 18, 2010. She is survived by three children, Mike McDowell his wife, Penny, Dee Soth and Greg McDowell; one granddaughter, Ashley McDowell; one brother, Rev. Everett Vaughan and his wife, Linda; one sister, Charlotte Apperson; and many other family members and her friends at Rockwood Village. Her family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, at Calvary Baptist Church. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia.


 


 

BELVA COOK

COOK, Belva Brock, 80, of Glen Allen, departed this life November 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Cook; and a sister, Viola Nuckols. She is survived by a devoted son, Larry A. Barker and his wife, Joyce; a loving daughter, Sandra B. Gibson and her husband, Robbie; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Marian Thurston, Frances Proffitt and Evelyn Mills. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples MIll Rd., where a funeral service will be held 12 noon Monday, followed by interment at Westhampton Memorial Park.


 


 

Barbara COATS

In lieu of flowers, memorials for Barbara may be sent to Sentara CarePlex Hospice or the Peninsula Fine Arts Center. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.


 


 

Barbara Martin 

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Barbi W. Schofield 

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Barrett, Kathryn

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

Kathryn L. Barrett COLUMBIA, Pa. - Kathryn L. Barrett, 97, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 at St. Anne's Retirement Community, Columbia, Pa. She was ..... 


 


 

Bennie Echols

Mr. Bennie Echols of 4110 Jefferson Park Road, Prince George, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at the John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave. (804) 732-8911,


 


 

Bennie Lee Madison

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Bennie Lee Madison Jr.

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Bernard D. Brown

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Bertha Elizabeth (Nash) Phillips

Bertha Elizabeth (Nash) Phillips BRISTOL, Va. Bertha Elizabeth (Nash) Phillips, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of Charles D. and Mary Ann Ball Nash and was born on Jan. 25, 1918, in the Greendale Community of Abingdon, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harvey P. Phillips; her sister, Amy Smith; and her brothers, Jack and Bill Nash. She lived most of her life in the Holston Valley area before moving to Leisure Park Towers in Bristol Virginia in 2007. She worked at L.C. King Mfg., Big Jack Mfg., Davis Sandwich Shop and several florists including Misty's, Erwin's, Flowerland, Vaughn's and Bristol Floral. She also owned and operated Holston Valley Florist for a couple of years. She was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist church where she served faithfully with the senior citizens of the church and church choir. She is survived by her children, Hal "Sonny" Phillips and wife Linda of Bristol Virginia, Martha Biggs of Bristol Tennessee, David Phillips and wife Aimee of Ashburn, Va., Betty Erwin and husband Mike of Bluff City, Tenn., and Faye Thacker and husband Thomas of Jefferson, S.C.; sisters, Winnie Hill and Virginia Camper of Bristol Tennessee; brother, Giles Nash and wife Betty of Philadelphia, Pa.; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and true friend, Treva Quesenberry. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at 8 p.m. at Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Biggs, the Rev. Kevin Thacker, and the Rev. Thomas Thacker officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 pm prior to the service. Committal service will be on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers include grandsons, Dale Phillips, David Cox, Robert Biggs, Charles Biggs, Michael Phillips, Andrew Erwin, and Kevin Thacker. The family would like to say a special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Dixon, Dr. Fred Greear, staff of Bristol Medical Associates, 3rd floor staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center and the medical staff at NHC. Online condolences may be registered at


 


 

Bessie H. Dandridge 

Nov 19, 2010 The memorial service for Bessie Hobson Dandridge, 104, of Atlanta and formerly of Martinsville, who died Nov. 9, 2010, in Atlanta, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Henry County. The Rev. Thurman Echols will officiate. She was born in Martinsville on July 1, 1906, to James Alexander Dyson Hobson and Mary Lou Carter Hobson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Dandridge; and a brother, William Hobson. She received a teaching degree from Winston-Salem State Teachers College and taught in the Henry County School system for 40 years. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. Surviving are one daughter, Glenda Dandridge King of Atlanta; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; a sister, Myrtle Motley of Richmond; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Local arrangements were made by Hairston Funeral Home.


 


 

Blackwell D. Burnette

BURNETTE, Blackwell D., of South Hill, died November 18, 2010 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Dot K. Burnette; his daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Tommy Clark of Palmer Springs; his son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Elisabeth Burnette of Richmond; four grandchildren, Nicholas and Blair Clark, Andy and Dan Trent; his sister, Carrie Braas of Blackstone. A funeral service will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home, with interment in Crestview Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions to the South Hill Volunteer Fire Department, 114 N. Brunswick Avenue, South Hill, Va. 23970, American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 422, South Hill or your favorite charity. Online condolences to: www.crowderhitecrews.com


 


 

Brianna Nicole Powers Monk

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Callaway, Jeanette Arnold

Monday, November 15, 2010 1:00 AM 

In Loving Memory Of Jeanette Arnold Callaway November 13, 1954 - May 2, 2010 Since you'll never be forgotten, we pledge today a hallowed ..... 


 


 

Celia Lucus

Mrs. Celia Lucus of 1409 Surry Ave., Hopewell, died Friday afternoon at Hopewell Convalescent Center, Hopewell. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. 


 


 

Charles B Dobbins

Charles B. Dobbins YADKINVILLE, N.C. Mr. Charles B. Dobbins, 87, of Lake Hills Drive passed away Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Dobbins was born Aug. 2, 1923, in Yadkin County to the late Wesley F. and Carrie Gentry Dobbins. He was a, of, serving with the U.S., in the 10th Mountain Division, where he received several medals including the, . Mr. Dobbins worked in the Agriculture Industry with several equipment dealers in the area until his retirement from Riddle Farm Equipment. He was a member of Harmony Grove Friends Meeting and served the church in earlier years on several committees including an elder. Mr. Dobbins enjoyed going camping with his wife, but his greatest enjoyment in life was when he was able to enjoy conversation with his numerous friends at home and camping. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his infant daughter, Sheliah Dobbins; a sister, Mary Kennedy and husband, Paul; and a brother, W.F. Dobbins, Jr. Surviving are his beloved wife of 66 years, Jessie Walker Dobbins, of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, David and Talmage Dobbins, Abingdon, Va.; grandson, Justin Walker Dobbins; three sisters, Doris (Jesse) Lowe, Marie (Early) Eaton, Barbara D. (the late Hoyt) Adams; and a brother, John Henry (Dorothy) Dobbins. The family will received friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Harmony Grove Friends Meeting by the Rev. Steve Harrellson, Dr. Harold Salmons, and the Rev. Nelson Spaulding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors by Yadkin, Post 10346. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Woltz Hospice Home, Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Woltz Hospice Home and special friends, Lee and Linda Dameron, for all the loving care and support given to Mr. Dobbins and the family. Online condolences may be made to


 


 

Charles Patrick Colby

Charles Patrick Colby Charles Patrick Colby, age 97, a 32 year resident of Manassas, Virginia died Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Prince William Hospital, Manassas., Mr. Colby was born July 31, 1913 in Little Falls, New York, son of the late Charles J. and Mary Ann (Connors) Colby. He was a lifetime member of The Knights of Columbus and the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks., He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary S. Colby; daughter-in-law, Peg Colby; and two siblings, Mary Ledger and James Colby., Survivors include son, Charles Colby, Jr. and daughter, Sheila Mack and husband, Thomas; one sister, Sister Elisabeth Colby, CSJ; five grand-children, Michelle Colby, Deborah Colby, Stephanie Colby Lee, James Mack and John Mack; seven great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Uriah, Riley, Ayla, Noah, Delaney and Azriel., The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 22, 2010 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Road, Manassas with Rev. Robert C. Cilinski officiating. Graveside services will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Little Falls, New York., In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Road, Manassas, Virginia in loving memory of Charles P. Colby. Condolences may be sent to


 


 

Chris Dickens (In Memoriam)

DICKENS - Chris D. Happy 29th Birthday Chris. We love & miss you. Love Mom, Dad & Family. 


 


 

Colindres, Maria

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM

Maria Colindres VIRGINIA BEACH - Maria De Jesus Colindres, 85, passed away Nov. 17, 2010 at her home peacefully surrounded by her family. She ..... 


 


 

Damon Finney (In Memoriam)

FINNEY - Damon Happy Birthday. Mom miss and love you. Love, Mom, Dad, Grandmas & Aunt Wendy 


 


 

Dane Ramsey 

Nov 19, 2010 Dane Ramsey, 62, of Collinsville, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Martinsville on Nov. 3, 1948, to Clarence Posey Ramsey and Indie Ella Wagoner Ramsey Clark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mitchell Ramsey. He graduated from John D. Bassett High School in 1967 and attended classes at Patrick Henry Community College. Ramsey was a decorated Marine Corps veteran, having served as a company commander in Vietnam, where he rose to the rank of captain. He was awarded the Purple Heart. He owned and operated Ramsey Insurance in Collinsville and had sold insurance in the Henry County area for more than 40 years. He was a member of Fort Trial Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Jessica Ramsey of Bassett; one brother, Jesse Clay of Ridgeway; two sisters, Dollie Tobler of Georgetown, S.C., and Dale Conner of Bassett; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Lawrence Harris officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.


 


 

Daniel Scott Bowes

BOWES, Daniel Scott Bowes, 46, died Sunday, November 14, 2010. He was the husband of Darlene Annette Bowes for 25 years. Daniel was born October 29, 1964 in Richmond, the son of Evelyn Cooper Crisman of Caroline County, Va. For over 20 years, Daniel worked as the Regional Supervisor for Dodson Brothers Pest Control. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Devin Rose and husband, Shawn of West Point; a granddaughter, Kylie Rose; a sister, Vickie Watson; two brothers, Mike Bowes and Patrick Bowes all of Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in the chapel of Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com


 


 

David L. MESSERSMITH Sr.

NEWPORT NEWS - David L. Messersmith, 90, with family at his home, went to be with His Lord and Savior on Nov. 13, 2010. 


 


 

David Murphey

David G. Murphey VIRGINIA BEACH - David G. Murphey, 84, passed away at home Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010. Born in Butler, Pa., to the late Ethel and Rolland Murphey, David was retired from Armco Steel Corporation, where he was a bricklayer for 21 years. He was a member of Scott Memorial United Methodist Church. David was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years, Ruth H. Ihlenfeld Murphey, and is survived by two daughters, Carla Murphey Morrisette and husband Alan and Mariann Murphey Goliff and husband Keith, all of Virginia Beach; six grandchildren, Adam and Annie Morrisette of Old Town, Maine, Katrina Walters of Butler, Pa., Jacob and Marena Murphey and Janna Goliffall of Virginia Beach; nieces and nephews, and four sisters-in-law. He was also predeceased by his son, Bud Murphey; grandson, Shawn Murphey; and brother, Clair Murphey. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Scott Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Price officiating. Interment will be private in Princess Anne Memorial Park. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.


 


 

David R. McCLOUD Sr.

Survivors include his only son, David R. McCloud Jr. of Portsmouth, Va.; stepdaughter, Rhonda Cahill of Smithfield, Va.; 17 brothers and sisters, and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins who are spread across the U.S.


 


 

Deloise Holiday

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Deloise R. Holiday

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Denise Williams 

Nov 19, 2010 Denise Williams, 58, of 140 Salmon St., Martinsville, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at her home. Funeral arrangements will be by Hines Funeral Services.


 


 

Dewey RAGANS Sr.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at Seaford Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in the church.


 


 

Diana Rose (Petitt) Odle

Diana Rose (Petitt) Odle Mrs. Diana Rose (Petitt) Odle, 64, of Johnson City and Nickelsville, Va., died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at her home. She was born in Staunton, Va., the daughter of the late John E. and Rose W. Petitt, Jan. 6, 1946, and grew up in Hampton, Va. Mrs. Odle was the wife for 39 years of Dr. George Odle, a clergyman of the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. They resided in both Johnson City and Nickelsville the last few years as she and her husband served the Nickelsville Circuit. Most recently she was employed as a part-time clinical instructor for the ETSU School of Nursing after a year of teaching at King College. Previously she was a nurse educator and oncology nurse specialist at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City for 20 years, and had taught nursing at the University of Arkansas, ETSU and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She also taught many CPR courses for hospital staff and industrial personnel. Her nursing career spanned 40 years. She was involved in several professional nursing organizations and did volunteer work with the American Cancer Society. She received her B. S. in nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University, her master's degree in nursing from Emory University, and a M.S. from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She did post-graduate studies at M.D. Anderson Research Hospital in Houston, Texas, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Mrs. Odle was a member of the Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church and affiliate membership with Nickelsville Circuit. She was proud to sing in the Nickelsville Community Choir at Annual Conference and Camp Meeting at Sulphur Springs. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Odle; and other extended family members in Virginia and many friends and work colleagues. Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at 7 p.m. at Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church Community Ministry Center, Jonesborough, Tenn., with visitation from 57 p.m. The Revs. Jeffrey Moncier, Randall Frye, Bradley Call and Gerald Hunter will officiate. The chancel choir will present special music. Entombment will be Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Washington County Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Boones Creek, Tenn. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the cemetery by 9:45 a.m. Pallbearers will be Randy Johnson, Dan Cross, Tommy Hale, Willie White, Kenneth Meade, and Jeff Stapleton. A memorial service will be held that Tuesday, evening, Nov. 23, 2010, at 7 p.m. at Nickelsville (Va) United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Archer Coppedge and George Olde officiating and special music by the Nickelsville Community Choir. An informal reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Nickelsville Circuit United Methodist Churches, P. O. Box 135, Nickelsville, VA 24272-0135; or Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church, 1432 Gray-Sulphur Springs Road, Jonesborough, TN 37659. Online condolences are available at:


 


 

Donald Perry

Donald A. Perry, 72, of Newport News, and Charlottesville, Virginia, died at his home on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. His wife Kay and son, Chris, joined him in his battle against cancer of the throat and voice box. He died peacefully in his Charlottesville home with his wife, Kay, by his side., He is survived by his devoted wife and friend, Kay M. Taylor-Perry; two loving step-children, Michael H. Taylor of Covesville, Virginia, and Kim Taylor Lee and her husband, Tony, of High Point, North Carolina; and three step-grandchildren, Brandon and Kevin Taylor, and Brooke Lee., He is also survived by his loving and caring sons, Chris Perry of Newport News, and David Perry, of Morganton, North Carolina; two grandchildren, Steve Perry and his wife, Kimi, of Gloucester Point, Virginia, and Stephanie Perry, of Newport News, Virginia., A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for family and friends., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of The Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911, or to The Peninsula Lost Cord Club, 121 Mill Lane, Grafton, VA 23692.


 


 

Donna Moon

Donna Lee Moon VIRGINIA BEACH - Donna Lee Moon, 49, passed away Nov. 17, 2010. She was born in Holyoke, Mass. She was a graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Class of 1980. Donna is survived by her beloved husband, David Moon and their daughter Caitlin of Virginia Beach; mother and father, Rachelle and Robert Breault of Chicopee, Mass.; three brothers, Robert Breault of Springfield, Mass., John Breault of Graniby, Mass., and Thomas Breault of Blankford, Mass.; sister by choice, Robin Conner Wolfe of Virginia Beach; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; special friends, Laurie and Maryellen; pet dogs, Rosey and Candy. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, today, Nov. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. Donna's services will continue in her hometown with visitation at St. Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Home, 13 Dale St., Chicopee, Monday, from 4 to 7 p.m. The funeral will be held at St. Rose DeLima Church Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Rose Cemetery, Chicopee. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.


 


 

Dora Williams

Dora B. Williams Dora Emeline Burgess Williams, 103, of Wytheville died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. at the Wytheville Baptist Church with the Rev. Wesley W. Huff officiating. Interment will be in West End Cemetery. She was born Aug. 31, 1907, in Mountain City, Tenn., daughter of the late Elbert Horton and Virginia Lind Jones Burgess. She was a retired English teacher, having taught elementary and high school in the Wythe and Smyth county school systems. She was a member of the Wytheville Baptist Church. She and her late husband, James A. Williams Jr., owned the Southwest Virginia Enterprise. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Elizabeth W. Sutherland and Frances W. Porter; a son, James A. Williams III; a son-in-law, Norman Sutherland; and a daughter-in-law, Addie Williams. Survivors include three granddaughters, Ty King and husband, Chris, of Wytheville, Frances Barbour and husband, Victor, of Clayton, N.C., and Ginny Bateman and husband, Vince, of Laurinburg, N.C.; a grandson, Jay Sutherland and wife, Leigh, of Blacksburg; five great-granddaughters, Kaitlin Sutherland, Ginna Bateman, Olivia Bateman, Emmie King and Ellie King; and one great-grandson, Matthew Sutherland. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. (service time) at the church. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorial donations to the Wytheville Baptist Church. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Doris B. Boyd 

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Dorothy Pierce

Dorothy Barnes Pierce CHESAPEAKE - Dorothy Barnes Pierce, 92, passed away Nov. 18, 2010 in her home. A Norfolk native, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Susie Barnes and the widow of Charles Martin Pierce Sr. She is survived by her five daughters, Dorothy Morgan and husband Jerry, Joyce Paris and husband James, Susie Greenfield and husband David, Mary Pierce and husband Mike and Linda Pierce; two sons, Charles Pierce Jr. and wife Rose and Mark Pierce; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Andrew and Pete Barnes and a sister, Madeline Barrett. A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 11:30 a.m. in Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, Sunday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.


 


 

Douglas A. BROWN

GLOUCESTER - Douglas Alexander Brown, 47, cherished son, brother, and uncle, passed away at the Medical College of Virginia on Nov. 18, 2010, after a brief illness (acute monocytic leukemia). 


 


 

Douglas Alexander Brown

BROWN, Douglas Alexander, 47, cherished son, brother, and uncle, passed away at the Medical College of Virginia on November 18, 2010 after a brief illness (acute monocytic leukemia). Doug, born January 3, 1963 in Coronado, Calif., was predeceased by his mother, Mary Ann Brown and is survived by his father, Joseph W. Brown; and three brothers and their wives, David and Deborah Brown of Clemmons, N.C., Andrew and Sharon Brown of Stuttgart, Germany, and Jeffrey and Ruby Brown of Gloucester. Douglas was dearly loved and admired by his family, church and friends. His unselfish example to his family was deeply inspiring. The family would be honored to receive the fellowship of family and friends on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Andrews Funeral Home in Gloucester from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Singleton United Methodist Church in Ware Neck, Gloucester, on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 11 a.m. A private burial will be held at a later date at Singleton United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family expresses sincere gratitude to the medical professionals of the Medical Respiratory ICU at MCV as well as the doctors and nurses of the Emergency Center at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester, all of whom selflessly cared for Douglas. Memorial donations may be made to Singleton United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Andrews Funeral home, Gloucester, Va. is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

EZEKIEL CREWS

Ezekiel Crews Mr. Ezekiel Crews, 97, of Nathalie died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010. He is survived by one daughter, Gina Crews Smith of Lynchburg; Thelma Adams of Nathalie, whom he reared as a daughter; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters, Margaret Barbour of Nathalie, Queenie Jennings of Maryland and Bessie Garner of Washington, D.C.; many devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at the Second Buffalo Baptist Church in Nathalie with interment in the church cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www. JeffressFuneralHome.com Jeffress Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Brookneal is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Earl Dean Hill

Earl Dean Hill, 60, formerly of Crozet, Virginia, died on Thursday, November 11, 2010, at home in Antioch, California., Earl was born in Charlottesville, to the late Willie Eugene Davis on August 22, 1950., He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Dean Hill of Crozet, Virginia; brothers, Roy Hill of Washington, D.C., Robert Hill and his wife, Vicky, of Salem, Virginia, Robert Barbour and his wife, Marcelline, of Hyattsville, Maryland, and Norman Goins Sr. and his wife, Deloris, of Charlottesville, Virginia; sisters, Alice and Carol Hill of Crozet and Jennie Danner of Charlottesville, Virginia., He is also survived by his wife, Lena O'Neal; and her daughter, Carolena and her husband, Ricardo, and their children, Oscar Jr. and Destiny of Antioch, California; a brother-in-law, James Screymour and his wife, Saroj; and a niece, Christina and her husband, Wayne., A viewing will be held from 1:30 until 3 p.m. with a memorial service following 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at Higgins Funeral Home and Chapel in Antioch, California., A second memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010, at Victory Hill Church of God in Crozet, Virginia, with interment to follow at Piedmont Baptist Church cemetery.


 


 

Edith Mildred Ball Hooker

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Edward Mason Knight Sr.

He was born on February 13, 1934, to Gertrude Rigsby Knight and Jake Layton Knight., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jacob Knight, Zeb Hampton "Happy" Knight and Floyd Knight; his sisters, Eula Knight Proffitt and Carrie Knight Dabney; and one grandson, John Maynor., Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Nancy Palmer Knight; his eight children, Sharon Knight Wolford and her husband, Kevin, Sandra Knight Frazer and her husband, Mark, Edward "Eddie Buck" Knight Jr. and his fiancee, Barbara McAllister, Patricia Knight Nickell and her husband, Ronald Nickell Jr., Esther Knight Hantz and her husband, Jim, Theresa Knight Shifflett and her husband, Rick, Tamela Knight Mabe, and Mark Knight and his wife, Viola. He is also survived by four stepchildren, Connie Palmer, Rickey Palmer, Wayne Palmer and Greg Palmer. He also leaves to cherish is memories, his sisters, Violet Knight Bright and Louise Knight High; and 27 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren, whom he dearly loved., Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2010, at Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Troy, with the Reverend Greg Wissinger and the Reverend Ron Nickell Sr. officiating., Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Shannon Wolford, Matthew Wolford, Justin Shifflett, Zack Shifflett, Eric Nickell and Corey Knight., Viewing will be one hour prior to the service at the church., Sheridan Funeral Home of Kents Store is in charge of arrangements., "God knew you were suffering, That the hills were hard to climb, So he gently closed your eyelids, And whispered peace be thine. In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away But when we saw you sleeping, So peaceful free from pain, We could not wish you back To suffer more again. It broke our hearts to see you go But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home."


 


 

Elizabeth Ruth Breeden

Elizabeth Ruth Breeden Elizabeth Ruth Breeden, age 79, of Madison, died Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Autumn Care of Madison., Born August 21, 1931 in Madison and she was the daughter of the late Robert Haynes and Iris Rider Haynes and wife of the late William Ross Breeden. She was also preceded in death by a son, Harold Jackson Breeden, two brothers, Kermit Haynes and Bobby Lee Haynes., Mrs. Breeden loved gardening and the outdoors. She was a member of Shilo Freewill Baptist Church in Criglersville where she loved her church family. Mrs. Breeden was also surrounded by the love of the staff and residents of Autumn Care Nursing Home that she called it her home for six years., She is survived by a daughter, Betty Ann Aylor and husband, Larry of Madison; a son, James William Breeden of Bridgewater; three brothers, Charlie Lee Haynes and wife, Margaret of Madison, Charles Weldon Haynes of Orange, Roger Haynes of Madison; three sisters, Hazel Mae Harris, Annie Mae Weakley and Virginia Estell Haynes all of Madison; and a daughter-in-law, Charlene Breeden Kirk of Orange; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren., Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison conducted by Pastors, Carey Lane and Paul Kirk. Interment will be at Etlan Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Preddy Funeral Home of Madison.


 


 

Elize L. Claud

The funeral service for Mr. Elize L. Claud will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 30188 Shiloh Road, Boykins, Va., the Rev. Curtis Mitchell, pastor and the Rev. John Faison, eulogist. Interment to follow in the church cemetery., Family will assemble at noon at Pearson Funeral Home, 556 Halifax St., Emporia, the day of the services. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Claud online at, Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911,


 


 

Elmer Clifton Prater

Prater Elmer Clifton Prater, 71, died on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola A. Prater. Survivors include three sons, Rocky M. Prater and wife, Cindy, of Abingdon, Paul Prater and wife, Connie, of Abingdon, and Lane Prater and wife, Nancy, of Cedar Bluff; one brother, Harry Prater of Glade Spring; three sisters, Ollie Morrison of Sidney, Ohio, Virginia Trent of Glade Spring and Elizabeth Sheppard of Abingdon; seven grandchildren, Ryan Prater, Natasha Prater, Ashley Prater Curtis, Timothy Prater, Marissa Prater, Rachella Prater and Bethany Prater; and two great-granddaughters, Montana and McKennzie. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Phillip Hale officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday in Blackwell Chapel Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Family and friends may also visit at the home of Rocky and Cindy Prater, 18285 Spring Lake Rd., Abingdon, or at the home of Lane and Nancy Prater, 1914 Raven Nest Branch, Cedar Bluff, at any time. Online condolences may be made at, D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Emily I. Wright 

Nov 19, 2010 The funeral for Emily Irene Wright, 87, of Franklin County, who died Nov. 15, 2010, was held Thursday at Collins- McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, with the Rev. Sammy Caldwell officiating. Burial was in Henry Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Dale Wright, Tim Wright, Freedom Wright, Robert Lawrence, Zeke Whisnant, Danny Prillaman and Bobby Thompson.


 


 

Erin Colleen McCloud Privette

Erin Colleen McCloud Privette JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. Mrs. Erin Colleen McCloud Privette, age 27, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at her residence. Mrs. Privette was a native of Washington County and daughter Michael and Beverly Simmons McCloud, Jonesborough. She was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Privette was a homemaker and a proud army wife. She graduated from Daniel Boone High School. In addition to her parents, survivors include her husband, Geoff Privette, Jonesborough; daughters, Haley Privette, Hannah Privette and Abigail "Abby" Privette, all of Jonesborough; two sisters, Megan McCloud and Caitlin McCloud, both of Jonesborough; and grandparents, Alice McCloud and Clifford McCloud, Jonesborough, Charlotte Simmons, Elizabethton and Paralee Privette, Jonesborough. Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Brother Ed Gibson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Interment services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chad Brown, Andrew Staton, Jim Dikeman, Greg Privette, Greg Grindstaff and Jon Webb. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Army USO. Condolences may be sent to the Privette family online at


 


 

Ernest C. Landes III

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Essie Irene Tooley

Essie Irene, Mawyer Tooley, Essie Irene Mawyer Tooley, 86, of Scottsville, died on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the Hospice House in Charlottesville, Virginia., She was born on April 2, 1924, in North Garden, Virginia, the daughter of the late Archie G. and Lizzie M. Mawyer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" E. Tooley; two sisters, Phyllis Dudley and Catherine Wood; and seven brothers, Goodman Mawyer, Thomas Mawyer, Fulton Mawyer, Floyd Mawyer, Leroy Mawyer, John Mawyer and Harold Mawyer., Essie was a graduate of Red Hill School., Surviving her are two sons, Roger Tooley and his wife, Sandra, of Oak Ridge, North Carolina, and an estranged son, Donald Tooley and his wife, Elizabeth, of Scottsville; two grandchildren, Bonnie Tooley Wiese and her husband, Michael, of Palmyra and Travis Tooley of Oak Ridge, North Carolina; one great-grandson, Michael Alexander "Alex" Wiese of Palmyra; and one sister, Marie Chisholm of Charlottesville., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November 22, 2010, at the Fox Memorial Baptist Church in Scottsville with the Reverend Randy Golladay and Chaplain Daniel Malcolm officiating. Interment will follow at the Alberene Cemetery., The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home., The family expresses special thanks to Margaret N. Tooley, Malcolm and the late Gertrude Butler, Dr. Michael Santulli and the wonderful staffs at Hospice of the Piedmont and The Hospice House for going the extra mile during Essie's illness., The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.


 


 

Eunice Burris Hawkins

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Evelyn Havens

Evelyn Pisani Havens Evelyn Pisani Havens, 91, of Forest, passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at her home she shared with her husband. Born Nov. 25, 1918, in Haskell, New Jersey to Lewis and Adeline Calzaretta Pisani. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by four sisters; Ann, Catherine, Connie and Ruthy; and a brother, Fred. Evelyn is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, John Havens; their son, John and his wife, Diane; a grandson, Ian; a brother, Salvador Pisani and his wife, Joan and their family and Alex Pisani and his wife, Beatrice; and numerous nieces and nephews. Evelyn was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. She gave her heart to the Lord at an early age and was never ashamed to stand up for Jesus! Romans 15:13 Memorial contributions may be made to the Choir Building Fund at Bethany United Methodist Church, 1276 Bethany Circle Rd., Forest, VA 24551. A celebration of Evelyn's life will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov.22, 2010, at Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tom Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443. To send condolences, please visit www. tharpfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Everette Fraser

Everette Fraser VIRGINIA BEACH - Everette "Otto" Fraser, 91, went to be with the Lord Nov. 17, 2010. He was born Nov. 27, 1918 in Southport, N.C., the son of the late Richard Clement and Geneva Norman Haskett Fraser. He served his country in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. Otto returned to work at Virginia Power working his way up the ladder, retiring with 41 years as shift supervisor. He was a fine carpenter, loved working crossword puzzles, reading and devouring papers and magazines. He was also an avid fisherman and gardener. Otto was preceded in death by his beloved and devoted wife of 69 years, Florence T. Fraser. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Harriette Laskin of Suffolk, Louise Forrest of Virginia Beach and Faye Behnke of Houston; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and other loving family members and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, Nov. 21, from 2 to 5 p.m. in Smith and Williams Funeral Home, 4889 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. A graveside service will be held Monday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. in Peninsula Memorial Park Cemetery, 12750 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606 with military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to your favorite charity in Otto's name. You may offer your condolences to the family at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.


 


 

Everette Hastings Bunting Jr.

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Finkle, Stephan

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

Stephan D. Finkle Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Stephan D. Finkle Jr., 46, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010 at his home. He was a ..... 


 


 

Florence Walner

Florence B. Walner VIRGINIA BEACH - Florence Brenner Walner was born in Philadelphia Aug. 19, 1904 to Jessie and Harry Brenner and was one of five girls and four boys. She was predeceased by her sisters, Esther, Sarah, Nettie and Re and her brothers, Ben, William, Ted and Moe. Her family will mourn her death. They include her daughter and son-in-law, Libbie and Albert Kaplan and their son Jay Allan Kaplan. She was predeceased by her loved and loving granddaughter, Janis Lynn Kaplan. She also leaves her son, Allan Bernstein and his children Michael and Sharon and Sherry Lynn and their families. When Florence married Aaron Salzberg, she became a loving member of his family. She was devoted to Joyce and Leon of blessed memory and Gail and Charles of blessed memory and to Norman. She became Nana to their children, who were loving and attentive. She will be missed by her sister-in-law, Jeanette Brenner who was married to William Brenner of blessed memory. On April 22, 2010 Florence experienced the thrill of a lifetime. She attended a class lecture in literature at Virginia Wesleyan College. She said it was a dream of a lifetime come true. She made a lasting impression on the entire population of Virginia Wesleyan College. Florence Walner was a member of Congregation Beth El, a lifetime member of Hadassah and of Hebrew Ladies Charity. The family extends their appreciation to the staff at The Home at Beth Sholom Village and Heartland Hospice for the kind and excellent care offered to Florence. A graveside funeral will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Sunday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. by Rabbi Arthur Ruberg and Cantor Elihu Flax. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Janis Lynn Kaplan Fund for the Developmentally Delayed, Jewish Family Service, c/o Mrs. Sue Graves, 260 Grayson Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462; Beth Sholom Home, 6401 Auburn Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464; Congregation Beth El, 422 Shirley Ave., Norfolk, VA 23517; or to a charity of your choice. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at hdoliver.com.


 


 

Francell L. Hill Jr.

Francell L. (Buddy) Hill Jr., age 76, of 1105 Arlington Road, Hopewell, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 16, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center., Mr. Hill was born to the late Francell and Ruth Wyche-Hill on March 24, 1934. He was a native of Hopewell, Va. He attended Disputanta Training School, Disputanta, Va. He then moved on to work and retired from Hercules at the age of 58., He was preceded in death by four sisters, Janice Marie, Beatrice Gilliam, Mattie Viola Wilson and Elsie Lewis., He leaves to cherish his memory three loving children, Wayne Hill (Patricia), Brenda Hill and Darryl Hill; four brothers, John Hill, Robert Hill (Lecolia) James Hill (Roslyn), and Raymond Hill; three sisters, Mary Taylor (Richard), Barbara Mayes (Harold), Gloria Taylor (Ernest); seven grandkids, a number of great-grandkids, nieces, nephews, a very devoted friend, Ernest Walker and a host of other relatives and friends., The funeral service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Tucker Funeral Home with Elder Michael Wyche officiating. Interment will be in the Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell. Relatives and friends will assemble at 1105 Arlington Road, Hopewell at 11:45 a.m. A memory video may be viewed at the funeral home and the website at, . Services under the direction of Tucker Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.


 


 

Fraser, Everette

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

Everette Fraser VIRGINIA BEACH - Everette "Otto" Fraser, 91, went to be with the Lord Nov. 17, 2010. He was born Nov. 27, 1918 ..... 


 


 

Fry, John

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

John W. Fry VIRGINIA BEACH - John W. Fry, 84, passed away Nov. 18, 2010. He was predeceased by his parents, Katie Miller and .....


 


 

GRACE BALDWIN (In Memoriam)

BALDWIN - Grace M. On this your birthday we will celebrate the life you lived, the love you shared and gave freely. Many memories we all hold close to our hearts. Love always, Tony, Jan, Debbie, Bubba & Jimmy


 


 

Gay W. Hart Heath

Gay W. Hart Heath MARION, Va. Gay W. Hart Heath, age 74, passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. She was born in Marion, to the late Bradford and Verna Shuler, and was preceded in death by her first husband, French A. Hart; and three sisters, Dorothy Berry, Betty Heffinger, and Faye Wyatt. She was a lifelong member of the Macedonia Baptist Church and retired from Smyth County Community Hospital with over 35 years of service. Survivors include husband, Delmar Heath; two sons, Eddie Hart and special friend, Jackie McVey and granddaughter, Kristen Lowery, Keith Hart and special friend, Glenda Woods; sister, Addie Page, Elm City, N.C.; step-children, Carol Pickle, Chilhowie, Buster Heath, Chilhowie, and Anna Lee French, Chilhowie; step-sisters and brothers, Grace Hutton and husband Gale, Sugar Grove, D.C. Shuler and wife Mary Lee, Texas, and Raymond Shuler, Chilhowie; brother-in-law, Henry C. Hart, Marion; sisters-in-law, Nancy Hart, Marion, and Mabel Hayden, Marion; nieces and nephews, Pandy Burris, Megan Burris, Joy Heffinger, David Heffinger, Tommy Gentry and Rodney Gentry; and several other nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday morning, Nov. 21, 2010, at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Chilhowie with Pastor Tim Blevins and Pastor Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 9-10 a.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions in Gay's Memory can be made to the Macedonia Baptist Church, 1183 St. Clair's Creek Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at


 


 

Genene Epps (In Memoriam)

EPPS - Genene Renee Happy 29th Birthday. We love you and miss you every single day. Your family and friends will always be surrounded by those everlasting memories of your laughs and jokes. I smile when I think of this beautiful woman filled with so much life, spread her wings and fly, way beyond our sight as she looks down upon us. My Guardian Angel. Your Sis Deona, Mom, Dad, Alton, Xavier


 


 

Gladys A. SANTAMOUR

HAMPTON - Gladys Allen Santamour, 81, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. She was a native of Newport News and a resident of Hampton since 1945. 


 


 

Gladys L. Scruggs

Gladys L. Scruggs, 86, of Charlottesville, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at a local health care facility., She was born in Charlottesville on November 1, 1924, the daughter of the late Willie P. and Lula M. Lang. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Earl Scruggs., Mrs. Scruggs was retired from the Federal Science Technology Center and was a long-time member of Effort Baptist Church., She is survived by her husband, Earl Lee Scruggs of Charlottesville; one son, Don Scruggs and his wife, Betty, of Clear Spring, Maryland; one daughter, Brenda Pugh and her husband, Roy, of Palmyra; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren., A graveside funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Monticello Memory Gardens with the Reverend David Clay and the Reverend June Clifford officiating., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Effort Baptist Church or to a favorite charity.


 


 

H. F. "Dwight" Elkins

H. F. Dwight Elkins Son of William Worth and Faye Elkins of Jonesville, Va., age 88, passed away on Nov. 15, 2010. He was preceded in death by first wife of 53 years, Naomi Elkins of Stickleyville, Va.; his parents; two brothers; and two sisters. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, veteran, teacher, and friend. Dwight served his country in


 


 

Harold DIAZ

A memorial mass will be offered at noon Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at St. Olaf R.C. Church, 104 Norge Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23185.


 


 

Harriet Jones

Ms. Harriet Jones of 1146 Hawkes Street, Petersburg, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at the Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave. (804) 732-8911, 


 


 

Harry C. Jackson

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Harvey Altice 

Nov 19, 2010 The funeral for Harvey Leroy Altice Sr., 81, of 415 Overland Ave., Martinsville, who died Nov. 16, 2010, at the Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville, will be at 2 p.m. today at Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville. Pastor Jimmy Wood will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. He was born in Rocky Mount on April 4, 1929, to Harvie Altice and Dora Wray Altice. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Frances Altice, Thelma Hodges, Gracie Hunt, Evelyn Thurman and Doris Pagans; and two brothers, Lovie Altice and Robert Altice. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict and was a member of the American Legion and the National Rifle Association. Altice retired from Dupont,where he worked for 36 years in the maintenance department. He was a member of the Redwood United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Love Merricks Altice of the home; a daughter, Martha Altice Fitzgerald of Deltaville; two sons, Harvey L. Altice Jr. of Martinsville and Tim R. Altice of Richmond; a sister, Essie Doss of Rocky Mount; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Martinsville Fire Department, 65 W. Church St., Martinsville, Va. 24112, or the Martinsville/Henry County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 4982, Martinsville, Va. 24115.


 


 

Helen Lyons Corvin

Corvin Helen Lyons Corvin, 73, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Lyons; her second husband, James Martin Corvin; and a son, Dewey Leon Lyons. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Mary Lyons Hawthorne of Rural Retreat and Ella Lyons Wingate and husband, Chris, of Sugar Grove; one son and daughter-in-law, Raymond S. Lyons Jr. and Vanessa of Sugar Grove; one stepdaughter, Sheri Morin of Ogden, Utah; one stepson, Jimmy Corvin of Ogden, Utah; one brother-in-law, Homer Corvin of California; one sister-in-law, Reba Kirby of Speedwell; five grandchildren, Ashley Lynn Hall, Sheri Ann Heldreth, Crystal Ann Lyons, Tifani Doane and Dustin Stamper; 10 great-grandchildren, Nova Leigh-Ann Heldreth, Kylie Paige Romans, Bly Stillwell, Silas Lyons, Ivy-Lee Heldreth, Andrew Silas Hall, Gage Stamper, Liam Stamper, Serenity Murphy and Eli Taylor; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Roger Crigger officiating. Private burial was conducted Friday in Wassum Cemetery. The family received friends Thursday from 6 p.m. until the time of service at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at


 


 

Holton, Lelia

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

Lelia E. Holton CHESAPEAKE - Lelia E. Holton, 87, of the 1300 block of Bells Mill Road, was called by God and ushered by ..... 


 


 

Hubert Lloyd Scott Jr.

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Ida Pogolowitz

Ida Sylvia F. Pogolowitz NORFOLK - Ida Sylvia Fine Pogolowitz, 91, of the 600 block of Pembroke Ave., died Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 in a local hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Norfolk, and was the daughter of the late Harry and Cecilia Goldman Fine. She was the widow of Maurice Pogolowitz. Sylvia was a 1937 graduate of Maury High School. She was a 60-year active member of B'nai Israel Congregation and a former member of its board, former president of its sisterhood and the Hadassah and a volunteer with Jewish Family Service and the Jewish Federation Campaign. Survivors include her sons, Joel S. Pogolowitz and his wife Ann of Fair Lawn, N.J., Elliot A. Pogolowitz and his wife Rosalyn of Norfolk, Jeffrey D. Pogolowitz and his wife Nancy of Portland, Ore., and Richard S. Pogolowitz and his wife Linda of Winnywood, Pa.; her sisters, Helen E. Lapping of Norfolk, Shirley Uttal of Blacksburg, Va., and Thelma Oser of Norfolk; her brother, Dr. Morris Fine of Amherst, N.Y.; and nine grandchildren, Barry, Riva, Rachael, Sarah, Jonathan, Kayla, Andrew, Ben and Zack. Graveside services were held Friday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. in B'nai Israel Cemetery. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, handled arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to hdoliver.com.


 


 

JOANNE BRINKLEY

BRINKLEY, Joanne Raines, 74, of Richmond, passed away after a brief illness on November 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Sumner Brinkley Jr.; her parents, William Giles and Grace Mosey Raines; and her sister, Francis Raines Lowe. She is survived by her son, James Randolph Vivian Daniel IV (Heather Hewitt); her daughter, Derby Raines Brackett (Bernard Douglas); her grandchildren, Parks Hewitt Daniel, William Hutton Adcock, and James Randolph Vivian Daniel V; and her devoted Brinkley stepchildren. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, to Canadian parents and raised outside of Havana, Cuba, on a sugar plantation, Jody graduated from St. Catherine's School and Sweet Briar College. She served on the Board of Directors and the Alumni Board of Sweet Briar, the Board of Governors for St. Catherine's, the Executive and Foundation Boards for the Richmond Eye and Ear Hospital, and the Foundation Boards for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Westminster Canterbury of Richmond. She also served as a Director, Finance Committee Chair, and Historic Garden Week Chair for the Garden Club of Virginia, as well as President of the Three Chopt Garden Club. In addition, she served with the Junior League of Richmond and on the Junior Board of Children's Hospital Foundation. Jody lived with great energy, whether through her volunteer activities, international travel, playing golf and Bridge, or her commitment to her family and friends, who appreciated her great sense of humor. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 22, at 1 p.m. at St. James's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Christopher's School Student Leadership Center or St. James's Episcopal Church.


 


 

Jackie Dunnivan Sr.

DUNNIVAN, Jackie Sr., 76, of Montpelier, Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Alice Dunnivan; and his son, Jackie Dunnivan Jr.; daughters, Linda Lebon, Marry Burros, Melissa Dunnivan, Tammy Dunnivan, Brenda Briggs and Daisey Youmans; multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as many other loving family and friends. Jackie worked many years and retired as a car salesman with Foley's Automotive. He loved music and enjoyed playing his guitar and singing gospel music. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 21, at the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at the Glen Allen Baptist Church, located at 3028 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, Va.


 


 

Jane ROANE

NEWPORT NEWS - Jane Foster Roane, 88, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, in Morningside Assisted Living. She was a former resident of the Hidenwood. 


 


 

Janice Carter

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Jeanette Arnold Callaway (In Memoriam)

In Loving Memory Of Jeanette Arnold Callaway November 13, 1954 - May 2, 2010 Since you'll never be forgotten, we pledge today a hallowed place within our hearts is where you'll always stay. Lovingly, The Arnold Family 


 


 

Jenkins, Lloyd

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

Lloyd M. Jenkins PORTSMOUTH - Lloyd M. "McCoy" Jenkins, 84, died Nov. 14, 2010. He retired after 35 years with the U.S. Postal Service. ..... 


 


 

Jerry Costagliola

Jerry Costagliola Jerry Costagliola, 68, passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, in Fort Myers, Fla. He was born in Italy on Sept. 19, 1942, and came to New York 49 years ago and became a United States citizen. He was a son of the late Giuseppe and Angela Costagliola. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Gerardo Costagliola. He served in the Italian Merchant Marine prior to coming to America. He was a restaurateur in the Italian Food industry all his life. He is survived by his daughters, Angela and Maria Costagliola, both of Bristol Tennessee, and Clara Giuseppina "Jozie" Bartolo and husband Michael, of San Antonio, Texas; granddaughters, Annabella Costagliola, of Bristol Tennessee, and Angelina Marie DiBartolo, of San Antonio, Texas; the mother of his children, Pamela Costagliola, of Bristol Tennessee; brother, Ciro Costagliola of Italy; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Saint Anne Catholic Church. The funeral mass will follow at 7 p.m, with the Rev. Timothy E. Keeney officiating. The inurnment will follow in Saint Anne's Columbarium. Pallbearers will be Michael DiBartolo, and David Black. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting


 


 

JoAnn E. Hancock 

Nov 19, 2010 JoAnn Edwards Hancock, 64, of Martinsville, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born in Martinsville on Aug. 7, 1946, to Raymond and Doris Edwards. Her parents preceded her in death. She worked at Ridgeway Clocks for 27 years. She was a member of Friendly Christian Church in Horsepasture. Surviving are her husband, Russell Hancock of the home; two sons, Darrell Hancock of Greensboro, N.C., and Justin Hancock of Martinsville; two brothers, Jerry Edwards of Spencer and Jeff Edwards of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and one grandson. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Friendly Christian Church with the Rev. Don Forrester officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service Saturday at the church. Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

John David Mensch

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John Fry

John W. Fry VIRGINIA BEACH - John W. Fry, 84, passed away Nov. 18, 2010. He was predeceased by his parents, Katie Miller and Leslie Allen Fry and his daughter, Martha West. Mr. Fry retired from the U.S. Navy after serving his country during World War II; he also retired from the U.S. Postal Service after serving as the carrier supervisor for the Acredale Station and he worked for many years for C.E.F. Enterprises. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jerilyn Fry; his children, Janine Ruberti (Jassen), Jerry Fry (Amanda), Doreen Cooley (Jim), Denise Cole (Jim), Donna Abby (Anthony), Danny Fry, Laurel Lackey, John Fry Jr. (Kyla), and Gary Fry (Judy); and his grandchildren, L. J., Jassen, Joey, Megan, Allison, Jaycee, Jacob, Michael, Amy, Brett, Danielle, Dan Michael, Mike, Marc, Tara, Leighann, Teresa, Misty, Christopher, and Amber. A funeral will be held at noon Monday, Nov. 22, at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. You may offer condolences to the family at www.kellumfuneralhome. com.


 


 

John T. Casteen Jr.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Irene Anderson Casteen; sons, John T. Casteen III of Charlottesville and Timothy E. Casteen and Dennis P. Casteen of Chesapeake, and their wives; as well as his twin sister, Doris McClenney of McGaheysville, Virginia; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren., Burial was private., A memorial service is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2010, at The Alliance Church in Portsmouth.


 


 

Joseph Cartledge (In Memoriam)

CARTLEDGE In loving memory of Joseph Cartledge who departed this life on his birthday at 43 years old November 16, 1999. Your smile brings back Grace and Memories in our Hearts. We love and miss you. Cartledge Family


 


 

Joseph L. McCain 

Nov 19, 2010 Joseph Lee "Joe" McCain, 82, of 2127 Colony Road, Gibsonville, N.C., died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, N.C. He was born in Anderson, Ala., on June 24, 1928, to Bert McCain and Delia Welborn McCain. His parents preceded him in death. McCain graduated from Guilford College, where he studied industrial management. He retired after more than 20 years as maintenance supervisor for General Metal. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict and received the Purple Heart. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Anne K. McCain of the home; a stepdaughter, Brenda Clark of Greensboro; a sister, Margaret Smith of Mt. Holly, N.C.; three step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael J. Barrett officiating. Burial will be in Guilford Memorial Park in Greensboro with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service Sunday at the church. Community Funeral Service in Ridgeway is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Joyce A. Roney

Ms. Joyce A. Roney, 64, formerly of 445 Roundtop Ave. #22, Petersburg, but was currently living in East Orange, N.J., departed this life on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center., She was born on March 27, 1946, to the late Travis and Elizabeth Roney in Dinwiddie. She attended Southside High School, Dinwiddie and was a retired from Richard Bland College. She was a former member of Little Zion Baptist Church, Carson. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by a sister, Doris L. Roney Cross and one brother, Roney L. Roney., Left to cherish her memories are two aunts, Corrine Hill Goodwyn of Chesterfield and Merial L. Hill Howell of East Orange, N.J.; and a host of several other relatives and friends., A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at the Chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. The Rev. William N. Bland Jr., pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church, will officiate. The family is only receiving calls at 804-733-2931. On the day of the service, the family is asked to assemble at the home of Barbara Ellis and Clem Brown at 2901 Nivram Road, Petersburg, at 2 p.m., Arrangements entrusted to the staff William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Condolences may be left at


 


 

June CUTLER

The family would like to extend special thanks to her niece, Patricia Cutler, for her loving care and devotion. Also, we appreciate the kindness and prayers shown to our mother by her church family and friends.


 


 

Kathryn Barrett

Kathryn L. Barrett COLUMBIA, Pa. - Kathryn L. Barrett, 97, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 at St. Anne's Retirement Community, Columbia, Pa. She was the mother of Margaret (Barrett) McMurtry of Willow Street, Pa., formerly of State College, Pa., and Norfolk. She was born Jan. 2, 1913 in Pocahontas, Va., a daughter of Steve and Maria Gargaro Lotito. On Aug. 29, 1936 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norfolk, she married Robert Severn Barrett. He died Sept. 24, 1946. Kathryn was a graduate of Pocahontas High School and St. Vincent de Paul School of Nursing in Norfolk in 1935. After Severn's death, she worked as a registered nurse in the office of Dr. William Taliaferro in Norfolk until 1973, and at the Ghent Nursing Home from 1973 until she retired in 1975. In 1994, she moved to Pulaski, Va., and lived with her sister, Josephine, and her husband Walter Wise. She moved to her daughter's home in State College in 2001, and then to St. Anne's in 2007. In addition to her daughter, Kathryn is survived by her grandchildren, George McMurtry Jr. of State College, Pa., Severn McMurtry of Pittsburgh, Brian McMurtry of Terre Haute, Ind., Cecilia Spoto of Phoenixville, Pa., Maura Waggoner of Chesapeake and Barrett McMurtry of Placerville, Calif.; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Nicholas Lotito of Princeton, W.Va.; and three nieces and three nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Tony, Dominic, Christopher, Ralph, and Frank; two sisters, Ann and Josephine; and two sets of sibling twins who died as infants. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Anne's Retirement Community, 3952 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA 17512-9715. A funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, at St. Stephen Martyr Roman Catholic Church, Chesapeake. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk.


 


 

Keith Farrish

Keith Farrish, 54, of Chesterfield, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010., Keith was an entrepreneur with a golden touch who created multiple companies, including Farrish Properties, Farrish Construction, Advantage Self Storage and Retail, Advantage Self Storage of Chester and River Road Riding Club. Keith built, and operated and sold one of the largest amusement companies in the U.S., Truck Stop Games., Survivors include his wife, Debra Foote Farrish; son, Justin K. Farrish of Chesterfield; his parents, Horace Sneed Farrish and Frances Williams Farrish of Dinwiddie; brother, Kevan S. Farrish of Dinwiddie., Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, in the Petersburg Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home and Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road, with the Rev. Ruth G. Partlow officiating. Interment to follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 Friday evening (tonight)., Keith was my beloved husband, best friend and business partner for 30 years and hero to our son; he loved us with all of his big generous heart. He will be remembered for his drive, ambition, loyalty and kindness. Keith lived large and died from cancer at home after a two and a half year fight. We will miss him always and forever be in our hearts. He was the love of my life., Condolences may be registered at


 


 

Kimberly Nicole Eure

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Koon, Ralph

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

Ralph Lane Koon NORFOLK - Ralph Lane Koon died at VCU Critical Care Hospital in Richmond after his battle with leukemia on Nov. 18, ..... 


 


 

LAWRENCE ALLEN

ALLEN, Lawrence J., 77, of Powhatan, Va., passed away peacefully on November 18, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Frances Tipton Allen; his two children, Dale Johns Couch and Lawrence Keith Allen; stepson, Greg Tipton; his four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother; two sisters. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the .


 


 

LeBeau, Thomas

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

In Loving Memory of Thomas R. LeBeau on our 50th Wedding Anniversary November 19, 1960 The time went by so fast. I think of ..... 


 


 

Lelia Holton

Lelia E. Holton CHESAPEAKE - Lelia E. Holton, 87, of the 1300 block of Bells Mill Road, was called by God and ushered by angels into heaven Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. Lelia was born in Moyock, N.C., and resided in Chesapeake since 1953. A mother to five children, she was active in the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and was assistant Brownie leader. She was Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Great Bridge Chapter No. 155 from 1974 to 1975. Lelia loved to crochet and made dozens of baby blankets for her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild, as well as other expectant mothers. If she saw an expectant mother in her church, she would make a baby blanket to wrap the baby for the trip home from the hospital. Lelia and her husband were members of the Holiday Ramblers Recreational Vehicle Club and in their motor home have traveled in 49 states, Alaska, Acapulco, Mexico, Eastern and Western Canada. As snow birds for more than 36 years, they spent six months in Virginia and six months in Florida, Arizona, or Texas. For recreation, Lelia and O.T. were square dancers, having danced in many of the states they traveled, as far north as Anchorage, Alaska, and as far south on a cruise ship in the Caribbean Sea. Lelia was a faithful member of Great Bridge Baptist Church and made her Sunday morning attendance priority one. She knew Jesus as her Savior. Even when she fought illness, her faith was strong and unwavering in God's mercy and love. Lelia is survived by her loving husband of 69 ½ years, O. T. Holton Jr.; five children, O. T. Holton III and wife Dora, Harvey F. Holton and wife Brenda, Darlene Bain and husband Jim and twins, Martin W. Holton and wife Tammy and Marie L. Pepe and husband Daniel; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The love Lelia had in her heart for her family will never die, it will multiply and will live in the hearts and minds of her children, their spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren for many generations to come. She will be missed, but never forgotten. May God grant unto her the heavenly blessings of the spiritual world. With His love and mercy, comfort and strengthen those who suffer in her passing. The family would like to express sincere gratitude for the many cards, letters, calls of concern, and prayers for Lelia during her illness. A special thank you to nurses Francine and Linda of Comfort Care Hospice and Chesapeake Regional Home Care Services. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, at Great Bridge Baptist Church, 640 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake. Dr. Will Langford and the Rev. Charles L. Moseley will officiate. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The viewing will begin on Sunday with the family receiving friends from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.omanfh.com.


 


 

Lena H. Sublett

Lena Hall Sublett, 87, of Hopewell, died November 18, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Halifax County, Va., Mrs. Sublett was a retired lab technician for Allied Chemical and a volunteer with John Randolph Medical Center., She was preceded in death by her parents, John Robert and Evelyn Carr Hall., Surviving are her husband Eugene "Buddy" Sublett of Hopewell; a daughter, Cynthia S. Sutton and husband , Robert of Smithfield; a son, Bruce Sublett and wife Marsha of Prince George; five grandchildren, ReNae Mohr, Duane Sutton, Mandie Staley, Kelly Burton and Tracy Hall; a sister, Clara Smith of Villa Park, Calif.; 12 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and dedicated caregivers, Cookie, Crystal, Monica and Raven., The family will receive friends Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. in Appomattox Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Pennington, pastor of Church of The Brethren, officiating. Condolence may be registered with


 


 

Leon C. Lewis

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Linda Ann Beavers Lindsey

Linda Ann Beavers Lindsey BRISTOL, Va. Linda Ann Beavers Lindsey, age 66, passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 in a Bristol Tennessee hospital. Born April 1, 1944, in Tazewell County, Linda was the daughter of the late John Woodrow and Leoma Robinette Beavers. Linda was a Richlands High School Class of 1963 graduate. She retired in 1995 after 29 years of service with the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C. Survivors are four sisters, Mary Steele of Cedar Bluff, Va., Patricia Beavers of Cedar Bluff, Karen Arms and husband, Gary of Cedar Bluff, and Peggy Beavers of Bristol Virginia; niece, LarRhonda Lindsey; nephews, Todd Steele, Jason Matthews, Kyle Barrow, Jeremy Barrow, Garrett Arms, and C.J. Arms; and several great-nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial services for Linda Ann Beavers Lindsey will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at 4 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Larry Ramey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the . Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at


 


 

Linda Turner

Linda S. Turner YORKTOWN - Linda S. "Lini" Turner passed away Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. Lini was a California native and was a resident of Yorktown. She attended Norview High School in Norfolk, and was a 1963 graduate of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach. She retired from United Airlines as a flight attendant after 34 years of service. Lini was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Eleanor Higginbotham. She is survived by her daughter, Karla Foster Johnson and her husband Dan of Alvin, Texas; two granddaughters, Jennifer Rainwater and Ashley Faison of Texas; four great-grandchildren, Cliff, Paiton, Heaven and Wyatt; fiancé, Kenny Wilson of Yorktown; and a brother, Barry Higginbotham, his wife Jean, their two daughters, Dana Higginbotham and Dru Filter and her children, Max and Marlee. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to honor Lini's love of animals may be made to the Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666. Services were private. Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton.


 


 

Lloyd Jenkins

Lloyd M. Jenkins PORTSMOUTH - Lloyd M. "McCoy" Jenkins, 84, died Nov. 14, 2010. He retired after 35 years with the U.S. Postal Service. He was an Army veteran, having served in the Korean conflict. He is survived by one sister, Gwendolyn Petty (Asa); one brother, Roderick Jenkins; three nieces, Gwendolyn Mitchell (Frank), Marlene Wright (Anthony), Laurel Wilcox; other relatives and friends; two nephews, Robert Jenkins (Antonia) and Waymond Jenkins; He was predeceased by a nephew, Kevin Jenkins. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Fisher Funeral Home chapel, 1520 Effingham St., with burial in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. The family will be at 3511 Commonwealth Ave. to receive friends. www.fisherfuneral.com.


 


 

Lola Marie Marshall

Marshall Lola Marie Marshall died Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Eugene (Gene) Marshall; her parents, W.P. and Mary Hoops Caudill; four sisters; three brothers; and an infant grandson, William Michael Henegar. Survivors include two sons, Lonnie (Butch) K. Marshall and wife, Louise, of Glade Spring and Bobby Gene Marshall of the home; one daughter, Janice (Janie) Carol Marshall Henegar and husband, Bill, of Glade Spring; two granddaughters, Stacy Henegar Street and husband, Abe, of Glade Spring and Angela Renee Marshall Williams and husband, Jeff, of Abingdon; one grandson, Brandon Joe Henegar of Nashville, Tenn.; four great-grandchildren, Abigail and Julia Street of Glade Spring, Dylan Keith Marshall of Bristol, and Cheyenne Autumn Rosenbalm of Bristol; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Mefford officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring. The family received friends at the funeral home from 6 until 7 p.m. prior to the funeral service or at the home of Butch Marshall, 543 Sycamore St., Glade Spring, at any time. Pallbearers were: Abe Street, Brandon Henegar, James Crabtree, Jim Price, Tony Rector and Ronnie Scott. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Hall and Eugene Owens. Flowers were accepted, or in lieu of flowers you may make donations to your local food pantry. Online condolences may be made at, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Lonnie Linwood Brinkley (In Memoriam)

BRINKLEY, LONNIE LINWOOD July 10, 1928 - Nov. 16, 2008 It has been two years since God called you home. Time may heal our broken hearts, but time can never stop our missing and loving you. Your Family, Carrie, Lyndale, Ernest, Willie, Alice May, McKelly, Ninette, Randy, and grandsons and great-granddaughter.


 


 

Louise Elizabeth Daughtry

Louise Elizabeth "Mary" Ripley Daughtry, Louise Elizabeth "Mary" Ripley Daughtry (nee Walton) of Severn, Maryland, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 13, 2010., Born in Albemarle County, Virginia, on September 21, 1922, Mary was the youngest daughter of the late Newell Austin and Malinda Jane Ralston Walton. She was preceded in death by six sisters, Annie Jane Cook, Virginia Florence "Dolly" Marsh, Lula May "Peachie" Fitzgerald, Lucille Josephine "Cile" Bass, Nellie Frances "Dot" McCauley, Malinda Marie 'Bill" Morris; and five brothers, John Fountain, Newell Franklin "Toots", Edward Nelson "Ed", William Melton "Willie" and James Herbert "Herb" Walton. Also, preceded in death was her first husband, Marvin C. Ripley; and second husband, Henry Thomas Daughtry Jr., She is survived by her two children, Betty "Pat" Ripley Bednar and her husband, Albert, Jack E. Ripley and his wife, Myra; three stepchildren, Henry Thomas Daughtry III, Joseph Daughtry and his wife, Bonnie, and Delores Cavalier. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Patricia Thomas and her husband, Glenn, Terri DiVenti and her husband, Michael, Anthony Bednar and his wife, Terry, David Bednar, Kathy Schucker and her husband, Gary, Bill Ripley and his wife, Dorothy, Jack Ripley Jr. and Robert Ripley; twenty great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews., The family will receive family and friends at Singleton's Funeral Home, located on Crain Highway in Glen Burnie, Maryland, from 3 until 5 and from 7 until 9 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010., The family will also receive family and friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2010, at Anderson Funeral Home on Saint George Avenue., Services will be conducted at Anderson Funeral Home Chapel 11 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2010. Interment will follow at Mountain Plain Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Chris McLain officiating., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Greater MD Chapter, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093., Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.


 


 

Lovas, Sidney

Friday, November 19, 2010 1:00 AM 

Sidney Basnight Lovas VIRGINIA BEACH - The memory of Sidney Basnight Lovas is treasured in our minds and hearts, as she was the light .....


 


 

Lucy Clary Clay

CLAY, Lucy Clary, age 93, of Alberta, Va., passed away November 19, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Wilson Clay; and her grandson, Ernest W. Clay III. She is survived by a daughter, Ellen Maxey and husband, Mike; four sons, Ernest Clay Jr. and wife, Alice, Clarence Clay and wife, Jean, Lawrence Clay and wife, Riggie and Jimmy Clay and wife, Glenna; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, with interment in Saint Marks Cemetery, Cochran. The family will receive friends Saturday, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home.


 


 

MARY MITCHELL BURGESS THURMAN

Mary Mitchell Burgess Thurman Mary Mitchell Burgess Thurman, 84, of Evington, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at the Virginia Baptist Hospital. Twice married, she was the widow of Willie Ben Burgess and the widow of George Edward Thurman. Born in Campbell Co., she was the daughter of the late John Robert Mitchell and the late Emma Lindsay Mitchell. In addition to her parents and her husbands, she was preceded in death by one son, Bennie Burgess; one daughter, Faye Burgess and eight brothers and three sisters. Mary was blessed with many friends and a family that loved her. She is survived by one son, Buddy W. Burgess and his wife, Sandra, of Salem; three grandchildren, Dwayne Burgess of Salem, Renee' B. Butterworth and her husband, Robert, of Catawba and Bambi Walser and her husband, Sam, of Richmond; two great grandchildren, Josh Burgess and Ryan Dowe; a daughter-in-law, Linda Burgess of Salem; a very special niece, Sally East of Evington and special friends, Roy East and family, Jeannie East and Tammy Hunt. A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at the Thurman Family Cemetery in Gladys by The Reverend Jack Hamilton. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. The family requests that those wishing to make memorial contributions, please consider the , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058 To send condolences and messages online, please go to www.whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Timberlake Chapel is serving the Thurman family.


 


 

Mabel Cockrell

COCKRELL, Mabel V., of Heathsville, died November 19, 2010. She was the widow of William G. Cockrell and a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 1312 in Gloucester. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Benson of Heathsville; a son, Calvin Brown of Gloucester; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a special friend, Mary Ann Dunaway; brothers, Sonny Whay and Howard Whay, both of Weems; sisters, Catherine Clingan of Kilmarnock, Margaret Christensen and Dixie Settler, both of Chesterfield, Delores Neal of Tennessee; a devoted friend, Galen H. Lutz of Saluda. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, November 22 at Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock. Entombment will be in Northern Neck Memorial Gardens, Callao. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 21 at the funeral home.


 


 

Madora Pritchard

Madora Louise Pritchard CHESAPEAKE - Madora Louise Pritchard, 86, died Thursday morning, Nov. 18, 2010 in Autumn Care of Chesapeake. A native of Chesapeake, she was the widow of the late Lonnie Lee Pritchard and the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Knox and Kenneth Augustus Green. Mrs. Pritchard worked as a salesclerk with S. S. Kresges department store. She attended Snug Harbor Community Church. Survivors include five daughters, Mary Elizabeth Mapes and Lillian Louise Best both of Chesapeake, Betty Lee Munden of Suffolk, Lillie Mae Pritchard of Elizabeth City, N.C., and Faye Nicholas of Edenton, N.C.; one son Thomas Edward Pritchard of Chesapeake; 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. The services for Mrs. Pritchard will be private family services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Kidney Unit, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507. Online condolences may be sent to the Pritchard family though www.swindellfuneralhome.com. Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services of Hertford, N.C., is serving the Pritchard family.


 


 

Margaret Lush "Peggy" Walker

Margaret "Peggy" Lush Walker, 79, of Culpeper, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community., Margaret was born in Farmville, Virginia, on May 20, 1931, the daughter of Alton and Mary Margaret Lush., Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, James Walker Jr.; her parents and her son-in-law, Keith Graves., She is survived by her three children, Jane Floyd and her husband, Jim, of Wilmington, North Carolina, Susan Graves of Madison, Virginia, and Jimmy Walker and his wife, Ann, of Culpeper, Virginia; her five granddaughters, Megan Davis, Ryanne Floyd, Ashton Graves, Sara-Margaret Graves and Carlynn Walker and very special friend and long-time companion, Tom Earles., Margaret graduated from James Madison University in 1953 and was a member of Tri Sigma Sorority. She was inducted into the Bluestone Society of James Madison University. She shared her love of cooking and sewing as a home economics teacher at Culpeper County High School for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, traveling to the Outer Banks of North Carolina and enjoyed the company of her chocolate lab Cookie. She was also an avid gardener, who loved tending to her flowers all seasons of the year., The family would like to thank all of the loving professionals at the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community and the Hospice of the Rapidan., Graveside funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November 22, 2010, at Fairview Cemetery with the Reverend John Grotz conducting the service., The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2010, at the Clore-English Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715, Culpeper, VA 22701 or to the J.M.U Foundation/General Scholarship Fund, 220 University Boulevard, MSC 3603, Harrisonburg, VA 22807., Arrangements have been entrusted to the Clore-English Funeral Home, 11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, VA 22701.


 


 

Margaret M. Madewell

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Maria COLINDRES

VIRGINIA BEACH - Maria De Jesus Colindres, 85, passed away on Nov. 17, 2010, at her home peacefully surrounded by her family. 


 


 

Maria Colindres

Maria Colindres VIRGINIA BEACH - Maria De Jesus Colindres, 85, passed away Nov. 17, 2010 at her home peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in Honduras, Aug. 4, 1925. Maria came to the United States in 1990 to be with her children. She was a born again Christian. The family would like to acknowledge their first grandchild, Rosana Foxwell and husband John, for the devotion and care of Maria's last days. Maria is survived by her seven daughters, Gladys Erazo, Leticia Canales, Sonia Rojas (Mauricio), Sandrina Denman (Peter), Sorina Galvez (Carlos), Nelly Aguilar (Jesse) and Doris Medina (Gregory); three sons, Douglas Canales (Wilma), Gustavo Canales (Norma), and Edas Javier Canales (Katherine); three adopted sons, Walter, Mauricio and Douglas Canales; 40 grandchildren; and 53 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held Sunday, Nov. 21, from 3 to 8 p.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Services will be held Monday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Procession will take place following services to Colonial Grove Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to www.altmeyer.com.


 


 

Marie Fletcher

FLETCHER, Marie Dabney, 84, of Mechanicsville, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Daniel D. Fletcher; son, Paul Fletcher; grandson, Trevor Fletcher; brother, William Keeton; sister, Alene Wheelhouse. The family will receive friends Sunday, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside services will be held Monday, 11 a.m. at Signal Hill Memorial Park.


 


 

Marjorie Wells Diesen

Marjorie Wells Diesen Marjorie Wells Diesen, age 83 of Bristow, Virginia passed away peacefully Sunday, November 14, 2010 at her daughter's home., Mrs. Diesen was born August 21, 1927 in Honolulu, Hawaii, daughter of the late William K. and Theresa Wells. When she was 14 years old she moved to Minnesota after having to evacuate Hawaii due to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. She graduated from the, with a BA degree in Mathematics. She worked as a mathematician and dynamics engineer for Bell Aircraft. After raising her children, she returned to work as a math teacher. She enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time with her family., She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Edwin Diesen and her son, Mark Diesen., Survivors include one daughter, Laura Butler and husband, J.C. of Bristow, Virginia and seven grand-children., Services and interment at Quantico National Cemetery are private with arrangements by Pierce Funeral Home, Manassas, Virginia., In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Capital Hospice, 10530 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, Virginia 20109.


 


 

Mary Adams

Mary Dominica Adams CHESAPEAKE - Mary Dominica Adams, 90, of the 4200 block of Neptune Ave., passed away Nov. 12, 2010 in her home. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Maria Patalano and the widow of Roy D. Adams. She retired from Sovran Bank as a safe deposit clerk. She was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Noyes and husband Bob of Avon Park, Fla.; a brother, Gabriel Patalano of Seattle; 18 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her children, Katherine Greenlee, Stella Moore, Patricia Tyler and Roy G. Adams. To Stephanie Staley (granddaughter) and Marissa Harris (FOF) thank you for your time and help with my grandma and especially Mrs. Francine Timms and the nurses at Chesapeake Regional Homecare services, and most of all to my fiancée Tracey Leigh Boldyga who over the past three years stood by my grandma morning, noon and night, never leaving our sides, making us more comfortable, and helping me keep my promise till the end. Thank you, Daniel D. Adams, grandson. A funeral Mass will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at St. Matthews Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. John Abe officiating. The burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the church one half hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.


 


 

Mary Charlotte Ellsworth

Mary Charlotte Ellsworth, 80, of Orange, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the Hospice House in Charlottesville., She was born on October 2, 1930, in Orange County, the daughter of the late Lawrence T. and Lillian Walker Layton. Her husband was the late Cliff Ellsworth., Mrs. Ellsworth is survived by a daughter, Brenda Clark McDaniel of Orange; a son, James A. Clark Jr. and his wife, Helen, of Goldsboro, North Carolina; sisters, Ruby Beatrice Napier and her husband, James, of Charlottesville, Jean Dempsey of Orange and Anne Lane of Newport News; grandchildren, Mary Ellen Bowman Lee, Bryan Clark and his wife, Valerie, all of Goldsboro, North Carolina; seven great-grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews include one special niece, Denise Snow., A graveside funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2010, at Graham Cemetery, with the Reverend Doctor Dallan Ferneyhough officiating., Preddy Funeral Home of Orange is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Mary F. GREGORY

Memorial contributions may be sent to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 100 Harpersville Rd., Newport News, VA 23601 or the 


 


 

Mary J. BYRN

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to , Chesapeake Office, 870 Greenbrier Circle, "Greenbrier Tower II, Suite 404", Chesapeake, VA 23320, or 


 


 

Mary Rose Sharkey

Mary Rose Sharkey, Mary Rose Sharkey, 82, of North Michael Street, St. Marys, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the Pinecrest Manor, after a lengthy illness., She was born on April 16, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late David W. O'Brien MD and Mary Rose Magee O'Brien. She was the beloved wife of Dennis A. Sharkey Jr. MD, who survives, of St. Mary's. They were married on June 25, 1955, in Waynesboro, Virginia., She was the beloved mother of Mary Rose Silber of Lutz, Florida, Denise Yeager of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, and Dennis A. Sharkey III of Philadelphia. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Emily Rose Sarginger, Brian Robert Sarginger, Stephanie Magee Yeager, Caitlin Pamela Yeager and Andrew James Yeager. She will be greatly missed by them. She is also survived by two brothers, David W. O'Brien, the Reverend William S. O'Brien; and three sisters, Kathleen Spitzer, Anne Tompkins and Patricia Taylor. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews., Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Eileen M. O'Brien and Constance M. Cathell; and by one brother, Joseph M. O'Brien., Mrs. Sharkey graduated from Fairfax Hall in Waynesboro, Virginia, and in 1955, received a diploma from the Dental Hygiene school and a Bachelors of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania., After moving to St. Marys, she worked for many years at the Elk County Catholic High School and then for local dentists, Dr. Chester Huth and Dr. Charles R. Haskell., Among her numerous volunteer activities, she was a member of the then Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the head of the Candy Stripers. Along with her husband, she was a long-time supporter of the local United Way Campaign, being an original member of the Leadership Club., A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church, 10 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2010, with the Reverend Meinrad Lawson OSB, pastor as celebrant with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery., Visitation will be at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home in St. Marys, Pennsylvania, from 5 until 8 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 2010., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Community Nurses Inc., 957 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the Benedictine Sisters, St. Joseph Monastery, 303 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.


 


 

Mattie O'Neil, Willie O'Neil, and Madeline Gary (In Memoriam)

O'NEIL / GARY Mattie O'Neil, 11-16-94 Willie O'Neil, 08-18-81 Madeline Gary, 11-03-02 Memories of you are with us daily, such loving and energizing memories. Your loving family 


 


 

Michael Savvides

Michael C. Savvides VIRGINIA BEACH - Michael Charalambous Savvides passed away Nov. 19, 2010 in his home in Virginia Beach. He was born Nov. 2, 1928 in Famagusta, Cyprus. Michael was a watchdog over his businesses and the people around him. He was a faithful Orthodox Christian. Michael was predeceased by his brother, Saveras H. Savvides. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Anthoula P. Savvides; niece, Helen S. Anoia and her husband Richard P. Anoia and their sons, Peter R. and Saveras A.; niece, Antigoni A. Savvides; nephew, Harry H. Savvides and his daughter, Dorothy K. Savvides. He has extended family remaining in Cyprus and London, England. Helen Bensley was his close and caring friend. There will be a Trisagion service Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, by the Rev. Fr. Constantine P. Rogakos, Ph.D. Priest. A church service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral by the very Rev. Archimandrite, Ambrose Bitziadis-Bowers, Dean. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at hdoliver.com.


 


 

Michal Adkins (In Memoriam)

Mrs. Michal R. Adkins We miss you, but we know Heaven's choir gained a fantastic Mezzo Soprano. FABC Senior Choir 


 


 

Mildred S. Tatum 

Nov 19, 2010 The graveside service for Mildred Smith Tatum, 92, of Ridgeway, who died Nov. 16, 2010, at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart, will be at 11 a.m. today at Mountain View Cemetery in Ridgeway. Minister Joe Hall and the Rev. Jack Foley will officiate. She was born in Henry County on Aug. 4, 1918, to Nathan McGhee Smith and Mattie Clifton Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Lucille Smith Warren, Doris Smith Rakes and Myrtle Smith Trent; and three brothers, Fred T. Smith, Gilmer B. Smith and Ray L. Smith. She was a graduate of Ridgeway High School and retired from Dupont after 19 years of service. She also was a seamstress. She was a member of Christian View Christian Church. Surviving are nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Memorials may be made to Christian View Christian Church, P.O. Box 753-543, Anglin Mill Road, Stoneville, N.C. 27048. Arrangements are by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville.


 


 

Monroe, Tiyo S.

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

Tiyo S. Monroe Sr. NORFOLK - Tiyo S. Monroe Sr., 37, has gone home to rest with many loved ones on Nov. 11, 2010. ..... 


 


 

Moon, Donna

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

Donna Lee Moon VIRGINIA BEACH - Donna Lee Moon, 49, passed away Nov. 17, 2010. She was born in Holyoke, Mass. She was a ..... 


 


 

Murphey, David

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

David G. Murphey VIRGINIA BEACH - David G. Murphey, 84, passed away at home Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010. Born in Butler, Pa., to the .....


 


 

Nila Mozingo Tolliver

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Otis W. DIGGS Jr.

HINESVILLE, GA. - Otis 'Buddy' W. Diggs, Jr., born Dec. 20, 1959, passed away, Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, in Hinesville, Ga. 


 


 

Patricia A. Graaff

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Patricia Fahey Schuster

Patricia Schuster, 85, of Earlysville, Virginia, died on Monday, November 15, 2010, following a very brief illness. She was one of four daughters of the late William and Josephine Fahey of East Chicago, Indiana., She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank W. Schuster; and two of her sisters, Margaret Schmidt of Hammond and Sara Ehrsam of St. John, Indiana., Pat took great pleasure in raising her three children, Mark Schuster of Manhattan Beach, California, Steven Schuster of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Karen Merritt of Earlysville; and in her four grandchildren, Derrick Schuster and Erika Schuster, and Brian Ayers and David Ayers; and in their many accomplishments. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Marie Butler, Mary Anne Howard, and John Merritt; her sister, Rosemary Van Fleet of Hammond, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews., Patricia was proud of her Irish heritage and was blessed to have been able to travel there several times. She was fond of flower arranging and walking the family dogs., A funeral Mass will be held at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, 11 a.m. Saturday November 20, 2010., The family will receive friends following the service. There will also be a celebration of her life in the Chicago area later this year.


 


 

Patricia M. PAYNE

PORTSMOUTH - Patricia Mounie Payne, 73, died Nov. 17, 2010. The family will receive friends at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Twiford Chapel, Chesapeake, on Saturday from 6 to 7 p.m. with a memorial service to follow. Condolences may be expressed to the family at 


 


 

Phillip COSENZA

VIRGINIA BEACH - Phillip Wayne Cosenza, 46, of Virginia Beach, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at Chesapeake General Hospital after suffering a massive stroke.


 


 

Phyllis G. Frye

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Pierce, Dorothy

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

Dorothy Barnes Pierce CHESAPEAKE - Dorothy Barnes Pierce, 92, passed away Nov. 18, 2010 in her home. A Norfolk native, she was the daughter ..... 


 


 

Pogolowitz, Ida

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

Ida Sylvia F. Pogolowitz NORFOLK - Ida Sylvia Fine Pogolowitz, 91, of the 600 block of Pembroke Ave., died Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 in .....


 


 

Pritchard, Madora

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

Madora Louise Pritchard CHESAPEAKE - Madora Louise Pritchard, 86, died Thursday morning, Nov. 18, 2010 in Autumn Care of Chesapeake. A native of Chesapeake, ..... 


 


 

REBECCA BERRY

Rebecca Humbles Berry Rebecca Humbles Berry, 83, of Iowa Drive, Evington, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, in the Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Milton Andrew Berry. Born in Appomattox County, on Dec. 29, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Willie Johnson Humbles. Mrs. Berry was a member of Mount Airy Baptist Church and a longtime waitress at Maude's Restaurant. She is survived by her son, Kevin R. Berry and his wife, Kandel, of Appomattox; her daughter, Patricia Cox, of Evington; five grandchildren; Melissa Morgan and husband, Tyrone, Tennille Callands and husband, Chris, Calvin Cox Jr., Khrisna Cox, and Katonya Cox and three great-grandchildren, Kia Liggon, Shawnice Morgan, Tevin Morgan. A funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at Robinson Funeral Home officiated the Rev. Dr. Willie Green. Burial will follow in the Humbles Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, Nov. 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family and an online condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www. robinsonfuneral.com


 


 

RUTH CAMPBELL (In Memoriam)

CAMPBELL - Ruth Evelyn Carter Campbell "Tinnie" December 1, 1932 November 19,2006 She was a loving wife, best friend, excellent mother and a devoted sister. I will always love her and thank God for the gift He gave me in a wife. Archer W. Campbell, Sr.


 


 

Ralph I. Larsen 

Nov 19, 2010 The memorial service for Ralph Irving Larsen, 76, of Stuart, who died Nov. 17, 2010, at Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Stuart United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tommy Shepherd officiating. A flag presentation will be by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends an hour before the service Sunday at the church. Larsen was born in Whitinsville, Mass., on Nov. 9, 1934, to Lawrence Galen and Myrtle Magill Larsen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Bengtson Larsen. He was in active duty with the Army from 1953 to 1956. He received his pharmaceutical degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and was a longtime pharmacist. He was a member of Stuart United Methodist Church and volunteered at Pioneer Community Hospital. Surviving are three daughters, Judith L. McCord of Christiansburg, Karen Leigh Alexander of Pfafftown, N.C., and Kristen Marie Sizemore of Liberty, N.C.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two brothers, Lawrence Larsen and John Larsen, both of Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Stuart United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 946, Stuart, Va. 24171. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

Ralph J. Benner Jr.

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Ralph Koon

Ralph Lane Koon NORFOLK - Ralph Lane Koon died at VCU Critical Care Hospital in Richmond after his battle with leukemia on Nov. 18, 2010 at the age of 67. Ralph served in the National Guard and then went on to enjoy a 43-year career in the concrete construction business and for the last 10 years had his own company called Ralph Koon Inc. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jackie, his two children, Kimberly Sprinkle and Kevin Koon; his four grandchildren, William Sprinkle, Rebecca Sprinkle, Harrison Koon and Pierce Koon. No one loved his children more than Ralph, they were his light. He will be missed deeply. A memorial service will be held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, 8464 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23518 at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, followed by a reception at the same. In lieu of flowers, you can make donations to the Leukemia Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.


 


 

Rick Trueblood (In Memoriam)

In Memory Of Rick Trueblood February 17, 1948 November 20, 2009 I did not know that morning that God would call your name, I loved you in life and I love you in death. God Bless, Joe Trueblood


 


 

Rita Hardy

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Rober K. LILLY Sr.

CHESAPEAKE - Roger Kenton Lilly Sr., 72, claimed the promise of the resurrection on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. 


 


 

Robert E. Witten

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Robert Sebrell

Robert P. Sebrell SUFFOLK - Robert Pittman Sebrell, 88, formerly of Portsmouth, died Nov. 18, 2010 in a Suffolk hospital. He was predeceased by his wife, Doris Brett Sebrell; parents, Robert Pittman Sr. and Elsie Tyree Sebrell; and two brothers, Virginius Sebrell and William Sebrell. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps from 1944-46 and the Coast Guard in 1951, owned and operated Sebrell's General Welding and Iron Works in Capron from 1952-57, worked for the Department of Agriculture in 1957, Norfolk Naval Shipyard from 1957-61, Newport News Shipbuilding from 1961-69, COMNAVAIRLANT from 1969-81, and CDI Marine. He was a member of Churchland Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, Men's Bible Class substitute teacher and class secretary, Seaboard Masonic Lodge No. 56, Portsmouth Scottish Rite and was past president of the Siesta Gardens Civic Club. His hobbies included woodworking, furniture restoration and reading history. Survivors include two daughters, Sherry S. Parker and husband Philip Parker of Suffolk, and Lynn S. Woody and husband Joseph Woody IV of Chester, Va.; two sisters, Grace S. Stuckert and Ann S. Haywood of Berea, Ky.; one brother, James Lee Sebrell of Portsmouth; four grandchildren, Joy P. Watkins of Bedford, Va., Timothy Parker of Sonora, Calif., Kelly W. Leatherwood of Warrenton, and J.W. Woody V of St. Paul, Minn.; and two great-grandchildren, Ashlyn and Gavin Leatherwood. A funeral will be held Monday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. in Churchland Baptist Church by the Rev. Lawrence B. Coleman. Burial, with military honors, will be in Churchland Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, Suffolk, Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be sent to Churchland Baptist Church. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.


 


 

Robert W. "Bob" McClellan

"Bob", Robert W. McClellan, LTC., U.S., , Retired Robert W. McClellan, age 69, a retired LTC., U.S. Army Infantry officer, died Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 11:30 a.m., Bob McClellan was born in Summit, N.J. and graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in 1963. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and received a commission as an infantry officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga., then subsequently completed training as a paratrooper. He had served in infantry and airborne-infantry units in the Untied States, in the Republic of the Congo on a security mission to assist the loyalist government and mercenaries, in Germany and in Vietnam, where he served two tours. Following a security assistance tour in Lebanon in 1983 at which time the American Embassy and the, base were attacked, he was assigned as the Army liaison officer to the U.S. Marine Corps Education Center, Quantico, where he was a primary contributor to the development of the Marine Corps anti-terrorism program., Among his military honors, he received the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Legion of Merit, two, Medals for Valor, two, Medals, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal for Valor and Defense Meritorious Service Medal., LTC. McClellan retired from the U.S. Army in 1986 and had worked as a contractor/ consultant for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection until 2010, where he was primarily responsible for identifying and selecting locations at commercial ports of entry on the southwestern and northern borders for the installation of non-intrusive inspection equipment. He subsequently monitored the installation of x-ray and gamma ray technology designed to scan commercial cargo as well as the construction of facilities to accommodate these systems., Survivors include two children, Robert Joseph McClellan of Lorton, Va. and Cherie Elizabeth Jernigan of Linda, California., Visitation will be held on Monday, November 22, 2010 at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22192 from 11 a.m. until the funeral service at noon. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by, Miller Funeral Home of Woodbridge.


 


 

Roger Booher

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Rose CARTER

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Ruby Bingham Walters

Ruby Bingham Walters VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. Ruby Bingham Walters, 87, died Nov 16, 2010. She was born Sept. 7, 1923, to Frank and Lura Bingham in Cove Creek, N.C. She was the eldest of 11 children. Her husband, Jack S Walters; and brothers, Gordon Bingham, Jack Bingham, Tom Bingham, and Jimmy Bingham preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Maria Elena Walters of Virginia Beach; her son, Jack S Walters Jr. of Richmond, Va.; five sisters, Mary Anne Eldreth of Bluff City, Tenn., Sarah Henderson of Abington, Va., Dorothy Sue Hagy of Culter Bay, Fla., Jane Moser of Rolla, Mo., and Julia Davis of Williamsburg, Va.; and one brother, Richard Bingham of Augusta, W.Va. She graduated from Meadowview High School In Meadowview, Va. She was a member of the Cadet Nurse Corps and graduated from Duke University School of Nursing as a registered nurse. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home in Virginia Beach, Va. Condolences may be offered to the family at


 


 

Ruby Walters

Ruby Bingham Walters VIRGINIA BEACH - Ruby Bingham Walters, 87, died Nov. 16, 2010. She was born Sept. 7,1923 to Frank and Lura Bingham in Cove Creek, N.C. She was the eldest of 11 children. Her husband, Jack S. Walters and brothers, Gordon Bingham, Jack Bingham, Tom Bingham, and Jimmy Bingham preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Maria Elena Walters of Virginia Beach; her son, Jack S. Walters Jr. of Richmond, Va.; five sisters, Mary Anne Eldreth of Bluff City, Tenn., Sarah Henderson of Abington, Va., Dorothy Sue Hagy of Cutler Bay, Fla., Jane Moser of Rolla, Mo., and Julia Davis of Williamsburg, Va.; and one brother, Richard Bingham of Augusta, W.Va. She graduated from Meadowview High School in Meadowview, Va. She was a member of the Cadet Nurse Corps and graduated from Duke University School of Nursing as a registered nurse. She was a former employee of Kellum Funeral Home's Pleasant Hall Chapel. Ruby was the first president of the Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital's Volunteer Corp and a longtime hospital volunteer. She was a member of Great Neck Baptist Church and active in church activities all her life. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. The family would like to give special thanks to Ms. Andrea Emilsson of Trinity Haven and Sentara Hospice for the loving caring provided in the final months of her life. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital Volunteer Patient Donation Fund, 1309 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23502 or the Great Neck Baptist Church Building Fund, 1020 General Jackson, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. You may offer condolences to the family at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Ruth L. Proctor

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Ruth W. Burt

Ruth W. Burt, 84, of Carson, passed away on Nov. 18, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Violet Cline Wheeler and was also preceded in death by her husband, William Burt III; and a daughter-in-law, Nancy Burt. Ruth was a devoted member of Salem United Methodist Church in Carson, a member of the Homemakers Club, and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother., She is survived by her sister, Mabel Sebera; a daughter, Linda B. Jackson and husband, Larry; two sons, Steven H. and Michael S. Burt; four grandchildren, Chris Jackson, Ellen J. Miller and husband, Charles; Teresa B. Stuckey and husband, Jason, Kelly B. Hughes and husband, Chris; two great-grandchildren, William Cole and Georgia Lynn Stuckey., The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in Salem United Methodist Church, 19312 Templeton Road, Carson, with the Rev. Jimmy Taylor officiating. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery., In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Salem UMC Outreach Missions, or Hospice of Virginia, Suite 100, 7231 Forest Ave., Richmond, VA 23226., Condolences may be registered at


 


 

Savvides, Michael

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

Michael C. Savvides VIRGINIA BEACH - Michael Charalambous Savvides passed away Nov. 19, 2010 in his home in Virginia Beach. He was born Nov. ..... 


 


 

Sebrell, Robert

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

Robert P. Sebrell SUFFOLK - Robert Pittman Sebrell, 88, formerly of Portsmouth, died Nov. 18, 2010 in a Suffolk hospital. He was predeceased by ..... 


 


 

Sidney Lovas

Sidney Basnight Lovas VIRGINIA BEACH - The memory of Sidney Basnight Lovas is treasured in our minds and hearts, as she was the light that kept our lives bright. Sidney was born Feb. 27, 1960 in Norfolk to Roy W. and Joyce Dixon of Cape Charles. She went to be with the Lord on Nov. 12, 2010 at her home in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. She and her husband Jasen enjoyed the time they shared between Virginia and Florida. Each season has its own wonder, its own special place, and purpose in the pattern of creation, for this reason Sidney was nature's favorite admirer. She loved the beauty of God's paintings with earth as his canvas experiencing the sunrises, sunsets and many starry nights. She was a free-spirited, energetic woman with a huge heart, and had an adoring love for her family, boating, traveling and the outdoors. Sidney's emerald green eyes, laugh and smile always brightened the room she was in. She never met a stranger and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her love for animals was very apparent and she will be missed by her buddy, "Peanut Butter." She leaves to cherish her memory her husband and best friend of 20 years, Jasen Lovas of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; one daughter, Taylor Basnight and her spouse Orlin McLendon of Palm Beach Gardens and their daughter, London "Bella" McLendon, the light of Sidney's eye; one sister, Ann Curling of Cape Charles; one brother, Tim Dixon of Cape Charles; her father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Marque Lovas of Virginia Beach. She also had a host of nieces, nephews and extended family. Sidney was preceded in death by her brother, Roy W. Dixon Jr. A celebration of Sidney's life will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at Spring Branch Community Church, 1500 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, (757) 333-7222 with Pastor Dean Woodward of Grace Bible Church officiating. Reception immediately following the service will be held at the church. Donations can be made to Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary, In memory of Sidney Basnight Lovas, P.O. Box 1843, Jupiter, FL 33468. Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, family-owned and -operated, (561) 744-2030. www.taylorandmodeen.com.


 


 

Stanley C. DICKENS

He is survived by seven siblings, Matthew Jr., Leonard "Screwball", Claudia, Carlton, Randy, Jeffrey, and Perry Dickens, 11 nieces and nephews. 


 


 

Stella Marie Lawrence

Stella Marie Lawrence MARION, Va. Stella Marie Lawrence, 81, passed away Nov. 19, 2010 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born July 23, 1929, in Sugar Grove, Va. Mrs. Lawrence was preceded in death by her first husband, Lester Roberts; her second husband, Bob Lawrence; and her parents, Henry and Bessie Rich. She was a faithful member of Valley View Baptist Church and a member of the Hurricane Bowling league for many years. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Dempsey and husband Danny of Sugar Grove and Cindy Roberts of Jonesborough, Tenn.; one son, Charles Roberts and wife Donna of Marion; four grandchildren, Jennifer Dempsey Cregger of Sugar Grove, Hope Overbay and husband Jim of Christiansburg , Jessica Hinson and husband Chris of Jacksonville, Fla., and Brady Roberts of Marion; four great-grandchildren, Abbie and Mollie Cregger and Garrett and Walker Overbay; one sister, Lois Sheets of Sugar Grove; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Valley View Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Frost and Brother Larry Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. The family will receive friends Saturday, Nov. 20, from 6-8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley View Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Shirley Powers, 319 Flatwoods Road, Marion, VA 24354. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at


 


 

Stephan D. FINKLE Jr.

VIRGINIA BEACH - Stephan D. Finkle Jr., 46, of Virginia Beach passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at his home. Memorial service will be 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, with Dr. Dan Goff officiating. Online condolences may be made at


 


 

Stephan Finkle Jr.

Stephan D. Finkle Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Stephan D. Finkle Jr., 46, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010 at his home. He was a former employee of the Sugar Plum Bakery. Surviving are his parents, Steve and Carolyn Finkle of Virginia Beach; his sister, Shelley Diane Finkle at home. A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. today, Nov. 20, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach with Dr. Dan Goff officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.altmeyer.com.


 


 

Stephen B. ELKINS Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Home. 


 


 

Susanna HOPSON

The funeral will be officiated by Bishop Watson at Cary's Baptist Church, 1615 Cary's Chapel Road, Yorktown, VA 23693, on Monday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. Visitation of family and friends will be held on Sunday, Nov. 21, from 5 to 6 p.m. at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home at 210 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601.


 


 

Sylvia Y. Robinson

"Peacefully sleeping resting at last, the worlds weary trouble and trials are all past.", Mrs. Sylvia Yarborough Robinson, age 67, of 19109 Andrews Drive, Ettrick, Va., departed this life Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., Sylvia was born May, 11, 1942, in Petersburg, Va., to Moses and Annie Bell White. She was educated in Petersburg Public Schools and worked in the lab at Brown & Williamson for 14 years., Sylvia accepted Christ and joined First Baptist Church as a little girl. She was an active member of the M&M Clark Circle. She loved tomatoes, sports, and a good western., Left behind to cherish the memories of Sylvia Yarborough Robinson, her husband, Gordon Robinson of Refugio, Texas; three sons, George III Yarborough of San Diego, Calif., Glenn Van Yarborough of Ettrick, Va., and Marc Yarborough of Ettrick, Va.; two daughters, Felecia Dawn Thorpe of Matoaca, Va., and Sonya Robinson of Ettrick, Va.; six grandchildren, Tamika Uzzle (Alefunzo), Tia Thorpe, Chase Robinson, Aamir Yarborough, Khalia Rivers and Brandell Wyatt; three great-grandchildren, Briona Uzzle, Kira Uzzle and Ivy Uzzle; mother-in-law, Frankie Isiah Robinson; a sister-in-law, Barbara Robinson of Fulton, Mo., and a host of cousins and devoted friends., The funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison St., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, pastor., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Robinson online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911,


 


 

TALMADGE MASSIE

Talmadge W. Massie Sr. Talmadge Willard Massie Sr., 82, died Thursday, Nov.18, 2010, at his home in Roseland. Born in Amherst County (Woodson), Jan. 13, 1928, he was a son of the late Charles Beard Massie and Lucy Gleason Massie. Talmadge was a life-long member of Piney River Baptist Church and was a United States World WarII Air Force veteran. He was an avid farmer, out doorsman, bee keeper, and a beloved father and grandfather. He is survived by three sons; T.W. Massie, Jr. (Betty), Scott Massie (Marsha), and Mike Massie (Sharon), all of Roseland; five grandsons; Jason (Cristi), Ryan (Lorinda), Michael, Brad, and Preston; two granddaughters; Tiffany Wells (Justin) and Robin Wheeler (Edward); one great-granddaughter, Kennedy Grace Wheeler and two "special grandchildren", Billy Hughes and Erin Hughes Proctor and a number of nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Virginia "Ginny" Stratton Massie; seven brothers; Charles, Jeff, Wingfield, Carroll, Clifton, Wayne and Zane; two sisters; Catherine Nelson and Lucy Mae Brent and a special cousin, Doug Massie. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home by the Rev. W.T. Wright with burial to follow in Harewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends today (Saturday) from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army 2211 Park Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24501 or The Gideons International , Amherst Gideon Camp POB 34, Monroe, VA 24574.


 


 

Taylor G. BELCHER

A memorial will be conducted by the Rev. Joe Hunt at Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton, Saturday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.


 


 

Thelma Carter

Thelma S. Carter Thelma Ethelyn Six Carter, 86, of Wytheville died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. Funeral service was held Friday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery. She was born Dec. 4, 1923, in Wythe County, daughter of the late Jacob and Virginia Chandler Six. She was a member of the Original Church of God for over 60 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ules "Mouse" Carter; a grandson, Jamie Richardson; one brother; and five sisters. Survivors include three daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia Hall and Robey of Wytheville, Pam Carter of the home, and Janet Martin of Wytheville; three grandchildren, Tresi Corvin and David, Ashley Richardson and Daniel Martin Jr.; five great-grandchildren, Nikki Walters, Kati Corvin, Lorrye Corvin, Chelsey Corvin and Ella Richardson; two sisters, Beatrice Chandler and Ola Mae Patton, both of Wytheville; and several nieces and nephews. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements.


 


 

Thomas LeBeau (In Memoriam)

In Loving Memory of Thomas R. LeBeau on our 50th Wedding Anniversary November 19, 1960 The time went by so fast. I think of you and miss you every day. Our time we spent together will be cherished forever. You are sadly missed but never forgotten. Til we meet again. Your Loving Wife Eloise


 


 

Thomas Russell Brooks Sr.

Thomas R. Brooks, Thomas Russell Brooks Sr., 85, widower of Mary (Nelson) Brooks, of Rainbow Lane in Waynesboro, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2010, at Augusta Health in Fishersville., Mr. Brooks was born September 17, 1925, in Augusta County a son of the late Harry Strickler and Pearl (Bowman) Brooks., Mr. Brooks was a veteran of the United States Marines and he enjoyed traveling with his friends., Surviving is a son, Thomas Russell Brooks Jr.; and a daughter, Cheryl Reusching, both of Afton; a brother, Harry Brooks; and a sister, Jane Brooks, both of North Carolina., Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2010, in Rodes United Methodist Church Cemetery by Pastor Billy Coffey., The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory., Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton, is in charge of arrangements., Condolences may be expressed to the family online at


 


 

Tiyo S. Monroe Sr.

Tiyo S. Monroe Sr. NORFOLK - Tiyo S. Monroe Sr., 37, has gone home to rest with many loved ones on Nov. 11, 2010. Tiyo was very loved and will be missed by many. He leaves behind many who loved him including three children, Tiyo S. Monroe Jr., Zenobia R. Loya-Monroe and Amiyah M. Loya-Monroe; a special uncle and aunt, Aaron and Sheryl Monroe; a dear cousin, Joseph Monroe; a very special fiancé, Kelly L. Stubbs; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. today in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Watch the service live online at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.


 


 

Trueblood, Rick

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM

In Memory Of Rick Trueblood February 17, 1948 November 20, 2009 I did not know that morning that God would call your name, I ..... 


 


 

Turner, Linda

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM

Linda S. Turner YORKTOWN - Linda S. "Lini" Turner passed away Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. Lini was a California native and was a resident ..... 


 


 

W. Henry MAXWELL

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charlie Herman Maxwell and Harold Maxwell Sr.; and sister; Sadie Maxwell Turner. 


 


 

WARREN PENN

Eagar Penn "Elmer" Eagar Penn "Elmer" was notified that his brother, Warren Penn "Bee" passed on Nov. 19, 2010. H.M. Martin Funeral Service, 3856 East 131st Street, Cleveland, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Courtesy of Community Funeral Home.


 


 

WILLIAM EDWARDS Jr.

EDWARDS, William H. Jr., 86, of Mechanicsville, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010. He is survived by two daughters, Susan Browning and Jane O'Connell; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday, 4 to 6 p.m., and Monday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park.


 


 

Walner, Florence

Saturday, November 20, 2010 1:00 AM 

Florence B. Walner VIRGINIA BEACH - Florence Brenner Walner was born in Philadelphia Aug. 19, 1904 to Jessie and Harry Brenner and was one .....


 


 

Walters, Ruby

Friday, November 19, 2010 1:00 AM 

Ruby Bingham Walters VIRGINIA BEACH - Ruby Bingham Walters, 87, died Nov. 16, 2010. She was born Sept. 7,1923 to Frank and Lura Bingham .....


 


 

William David Atkins

William David Atkins, 73, died at his residence in Charlottesville on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. He was the son of the late William Robert Atkins and Jean M. Atkins., He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Atkins; and two sons, David Todd Atkins and his wife, Kara, of Manassas, Virginia, and Paul Robert Atkins and his wife, Jolie, of Stafford, Virginia; two grandchildren, Chad Thomas Atkins and Joshua Reese Atkins, both of Stafford, Virginia; one sister, Sara J. Bayley and her husband, Dwight, of Florida., The family suggests that memorial donations be made to The Legacy Hospice, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 180, Charlottesville, VA 22911., A memorial service will be held at the Crozet Baptist Church 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010, with the Reverend David Collyer and Colleen Swingle-Titus officiating., Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


 


 

William E. Johnson

Mr. William E. "Billy" Johnson, 26, of, 1674 Mount Vernon St., Petersburg, departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday morning, Nov. 18, 2010., He was born on Sept. 6, 1984, in Landstuhl, Germany, to Edward William and Josephine Ballard Johnson. He attended the Prince George School System and was a graduate of Prince George High School in 2002, having served as a member of JROTC Corps of Cadets for four years., Billy attended the Chattahoochie Technical College in Marietta, Ga., for a brief period of time. He later held several jobs in the Tri-Cities area., Left to cherish his fond memories are: his father and mother, Edward and Josephine Johnson of Petersburg; one son, Amir Trotter of Lawrenceville; four brothers, Col. Charles Johnson (Carrie) of Houston, Texas; Donald Fisher (Paula) of Landsdale, Pa.; Patrick Pearson (Trinissa) of Locust Grove, Ga., and Eward Lietz (Denise) of Bad Vilbel, Germany; three sisters, Pamela Armstrong of Houston, Texas, Ayanna Johnson of Temple, Texas, and Sophia Fisher (Brian) of Philadelphia, Pa.; three aunts, Gladys Heath and Margaret Miller of Philadelphia, Pa., and Barbara Spencer of Victorville, Calif.; three uncles, Steven Johnson of Philadelphia, Pa., John Ballard (Ruth) of Richmond and James Ballard (Eleanor) of Raleigh, N.C.; a very faithful Godmother, Yvette Nelson and her daughters, Ariese and Jasmine; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, distant relatives and friends., A funeral service will be held at noon, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at the Memorial Chapel, Fort Lee. The Rev. James Ballard will officiate. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery, Petersburg. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son on Monday evening., Arrangements entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Condolences may be left at


 


 

William R. "Bill" Lowe Jr.

William R. "Bill" Lowe Jr. CSM William R. "Bill" Lowe Jr., 78, of Louisa, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2010, at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia., Bill was born on November 19, 1931, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, to William R. Lowe Sr. and Mary Weaver Lowe., He was a Master Mason in the Mount Herman Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 179 in Hyattsville, Maryland., Bill Lowe lived a full life after his military retirement, serving as Chief and town Sergeant of the Mineral Police Department, investigator for State of Virginia Tax Department, was a partner in a restaurant in Norfolk, Virginia, two years with Louisa Sheriff's Office and eleven years with Town of Louisa Police Department. He later enjoyed sailing and living in the Caribbean aboard his sailboat, "BAREFOOTIN"., Bill is survived by his six children, William Edward "Bill" Lowe and his wife, Debbie, of Glen Allen, Virginia, Linda Lowe of Ventura, California, Donald A. Lowe and his wife, Teresa, of Louisa, Virginia, Mary E. Johnson of Louisa, Virginia, John William Lowe currently stationed at Fort Knox United States Army Base and Jason Everett Lowe of Louisa, Virginia; eleven grandchildren, Jennifer Lowe Wilson, Dustin Avery Lowe, Amy Elizabeth Lowe, Nicholas "Nick" R. Lowe, Sara E. Talley, Brandon R. Johnson, Stephanie R. Gordon, Rebecca F. Johnson, Brett L. Johnson, Alexis Ann Lowe and Tyler Everett Lowe; two great-grandchildren, McKenzie Lee Wilson and Maddie Grace Wilson; two sisters, June Reed and Nancy George, both of Chattanooga, Tennessee., He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Dan Lowe., The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 and from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, November 22, 2010, at Woodward Funeral Home, 200 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa, VA 23093., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at New Life Community Church, 509 East Main Street, Louisa, VA 23093, with the Reverend Josh Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery in Mineral, Virginia.

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