He was born on November 5, 1937, in LaFeria, Texas, the son of the late Harla Bryan Cox and Myrtle Irene Auldridge Cox., He is survived by his wife, Gerrie B. Cox of Ruckersville; daughters, Laura Irene Fekishazy and her husband, William, of Ruckersville, Jenifer Glee Kerns and her husband, John, of Fairfax; a son, Jeffrey Frank Cox of Ruckersville; twin brother, Harla Delbert Cox and his wife, Carolyn, of Monument, Colorado; and four grandchildren, Ashley Irene Fekishazy, Megan Angela Fekishazy, Samanth LaRee Kerns and John William Kerns V., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Springhill Baptist Church with interment at the church cemetery conducted by the Reverend Dan Carlton. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church one hour before the service from 10 until 11 a.m., Memorial contributions may be made to Springhill Baptist Church, 2620 Frays Mill Road, Ruckersville, VA 22968 or the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
Alice R Morris CHESAPEAKE - On Jan. 9, 2011, Alice R. Morris peacefully transitioned from the earthly world to the eternal Kingdom. She is survived by three daughters, Angela Artis (Ray), Danice Vaughan (Avery), Wanda Curry (Marcel); one brother, Alphonso C. Russell. Also, four Grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, at New Bethel Baptist Church in Portsmouth at noon. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Hale Funeral Home is handling final arrangements. www.halefuneralhome.com. |
Alice Vaughan Arrington Alice Vaughan Arrington, age 102, of Reva, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at her residence., Alice was born September 19, 1908 in Prince William County to the late William A. Vaughan and Teressa Smith Vaughan., Alice is survived by her two daughters, Mildred A. Williams of Leon and Evelyn M. Townsend of Culpeper; four grand-children, Lloyd Williams and his wife Dian‚ of Leon, Myra Ellrich and her husband William of Auburn, Maine, Vernon Kilburn Allred of Florida and Vivian Allred of Reva; four great- grandchildren, Jason Williams and Jennifer Williams both of Richmond and Virgil Willis and Chareece Meola, both of Florida and eleven great-great grandchildren., Alice is also survived by one sister, Ethel M. Davis of Dumfries and many other extended family, friends and loved ones., In addition to her parents Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Washburn R. Arrington and two sisters Myrtle L. Redmond and Marie M. Plarr and her one brother, Robert L. Vaughan; one son-in-law, Ezelle Williams and two great- grandchildren., The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 16, 2011 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapels in Culpeper, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper., A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 17, 2011 at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Hwy, Manassas, with Pastor Tim Duggins officiating. An online guestbook and tribute wall is available at, Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. |
Allie H. Lark BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. Burial for Allie H. Lark, will be at 11 a.m. on Thurs day, at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Online condolences can be registered at |
CLARKE, Andrew Scott April 3, 1990 - January 7, 2008 We love and miss you! Mom, Dad, Eric, Lauren, Mawmaw, Grand, Nannie & Papa |
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Arcelia Maria Acosta Arcelia Maria Acosta, age 67, passed peacefully into God's hands on January 1, 2011. Her last wish was granted at the time as she was surrounded by her family she loved so dearly., Arcelia was born in Samana, Dominican Republic. She spent a great deal of her life in Caracas, Venezuela, but always had a great love for her native country where lived for the last twenty years., Survived by her daughter Maribel Alvarez of Gainesville, along with her husband Robert and three daughters Karina Mariela, and Sofia Alvarez. Her first son Jose A. Vargas, along with wife Estela and their three sons Wilton, Joseph and Erick Vargas, and her youngest son Carlos V. Lirano along with his wife Betzy and their two children Betzy Victoria, and Carlos Lirano Jr. Her brothers Dr. Jose Ramon Acosta, Francisco Acosta, Lilian Acosta, Bienvenido Liriano and Maria Elena Liriano, Maria Alcala., Funeral Mass will be 4:30 P.M. at All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Road, Manassas, VA 20110., In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations may be made to Capital Hospice, 10530 Linden Lake Plz # 200, Manassas, VA 20109. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Found & Sons Lee Funeral Chapel, 8521 Sudley Road, Manassas, Virginia 20109., Online condolences may be expressed to the family at |
Beatrice H. Velenovsky, Beatrice Hibbard Velenovsky, 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at her home at Summit Square, Waynesboro, Virginia, after a brief battle with cancer., Bea was born in Gasport, New York, on July 9, 1924. She moved to Virginia with her husband, Pat, in 1955, when they were transferred from Buffalo, New York, to the Richmond offices of DuPont. The family moved to Waynesboro in 1970 when her husband became managing editor of the News-Virginian. At that time, Bea took a position with Barnwell and Jones Real Estate, which she held until her retirement. She often said there was no better place to live than the Valley., She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin J. "Pat" Velenovsky and her stepson, Jon Velenovsky., She is survived by four children Sharon V. Dickinson and Frank, David S. Velenovsky and Donna, Lisa Velenovsky Hayashi and Dennis, and Scott J. Velenovsky and Janet; three granddaughters, Julia Kreider and Mike, Amy Koehler and Adam, and Lisa Dickinson; two step-grandchildren, Kristen and Kevin Hayashi; three great-grandchildren, Katelyn and David Kreider, and Ty Koehler; her niece, Sally Vozel; and numerous grandpets., Bea was known for her infectious laughter and always putting others before herself. She was a long-time volunteer at the Hospice of the Shenandoah. She also was an avid reader and a gardener with a purple thumb (but no less enthusiastic for it). Bea loved playing bridge with friends, and was a Wii bowler of some renown. While her interests can be spelled out rather easily, words themselves cannot describe the qualities that made her so special to her friends and family., A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2011, at McDow Funeral Home, 1701 Main Street, Waynesboro, Virginia. Inurnment will be private., Her family would like to thank Summit Square staff for their kind and loving care., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Summit Square, 501 Oak Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980 or Hospice of the Shenandoah at Augusta Health, P.O. Box 215, Fishersville, VA 22939. |
In lieu of flowers, family request donations are made to First Baptist Church Sunday School in her name. |
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Bettie Alice Terry Stephens Mrs. Bettie Alice Terry Stephens of Natalie, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Avante Nursing Home in Lynchburg at the age of 93. Mrs. Stephens was born in Big Four, W.V. on Dec. 17, 1917, to the late Mr. Charles Fred Terry and Mrs. Ida Lou Barbour Terry. She was married to the late Mr. Boyd Alton Stephens and was a member of Riceville Baptist Church in Java. Mrs. Stephens is survived by: one daughter: Mrs. Ola Lee Wolford, of Nathalie, three sons: Mr. Fred Stephens, of Nathalie, Mr. Alexander Stephens, of Temple Hill, M.D. and Mr. Junior O. Stephens, of Inglewood, Cali.; (16) grandchildren; (14) great grandchildren; (2) sisters: Mrs. Evelyn Layre, of District Heights, M.D. and Ms. Roxie Barbour, of Mt. Rainer, M.D.; (2) brothers: Mr. Henry Terry, of Nathalie and Mr. Haywood Terry, of Danville; (3) daughters-in-law: Mrs. Gail Stephens, Mrs. Sandy Stephens and Mrs. Cynthia Stephens; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stephens was preceded in death by one son: Mr. Arthur Lee Stephens and one sister: Mrs. Katherine Barksdale. Funeral services for Mrs. Bettie Alice Terry Stephens will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at 2 p.m. with services at Riceville Baptist Church in Java with the Rev. Ronnie Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence, 1021 Alchie Lane, Nathalie, Va. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Crawford House in Halifax. Funeral services are by Jeffress Funeral Home, 2000 North Main Street, South Boston. |
Blanche Baker Ankers Clark, 85, of Winchester, Virginia, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at Winchester Medical Center., Mrs. Clark was born in 1925, in Fairfax, Virginia, the daughter of the late Hatcher Higdon and Lillian Baker Ankers., She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. She was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics. She had a passion for the Virginia Garden Club, flowers, and flower arranging, historic Virginia homes, and antiques. And, she had a very special place in her heart for her grandchildren., She married George Edward Clark Jr. on June 28, 1947, in Vienna, Virginia, on the Ankers' Family Farm, "Ankerdale"., Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Constance Ankers Clark Laudenschlager and her husband, Rohn, of Keswick, Virginia, Janet Lee Clark Reyda and her husband, Peter, of Chantilly, Virginia; two sons, George Edward Clark III and his wife, Susan, of Warrenton, Virginia, Randall Selleck Clark and his wife, Laura, of Fairfax, Virginia; four grandchildren; and her brother, Edward Eugene Ankers and his wife, Lois, of Tappahannock, Virginia., All services with Omps Funeral Home in Winchester, Virginia, will be private., A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held at a later date in Northern Virginia. |
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Bobby Wayne McCracken KINGSPORT, Tenn. A funeral service for Bobby Wayne McCracken, will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at Liberty Independent Church with Pastor John Vance, the Rev. Joe Presnell, the Rev. Gary Calvin, and grandson Stephen MacCallum officiating. The burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, in the Mountain View Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be John Harr and Buddy Hilton. The family will receive from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Online condolences may be sent to |
Bonnie Marlene Weddle Widener FANCY GAP, Va. Bonnie Marlene Weddle Widener, 79, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, Va. She was born Sept. 21, 1931, at Martin Memorial Hospital in Mt. Airy, N.C., the only daughter of the late Rawden Weddle and Emma Hill. She was married to her devoted husband, Hubert S. "Bert" Widener, for more than 51 years. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Lisa Widener, of Fancy Gap and daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Skip Wood of Alexandria, Va. She was the proud grandma of Molly, Campbell and Branson who gave her so much love and joy. Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville, Va. Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. at Sky View Baptist Church. The body will be at the church one hour prior to the service. The burial will follow at the Webb Sky View Cemetery in Fancy Gap, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Fancy Gap Methodist Church Building Fund, 578 Old Appalachian Trail, Fancy Gap, VA 24328; or the, c/o Iva Easter, 1235 Beaver Dam Road, Hillsville, VA, 24343. An online guestbook is available by visiting |
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Joan L. Bright VIRGINIA BEACH - Joan L. Bright passed away Jan. 10, 2011. She was born in Virginia Beach to the late Lankford ..... |
Bryant R. Marsh |
Jan 13, 2011 The funeral for Bryant R. Marsh, 63, of 712 Melody Lane, Martinsville, who died Jan. 10, 2011, at his home, will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Greater New Bethel Apostolic Church with Pastor Mark E. Price Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends for a half-hour before the service Saturday at the church and other times at the home. Marsh was born in Martinsville on Dec. 31, 1947, to the Rev. Theo B. Marsh and Sadie Dones Marsh. His parents preceded him in death. He retired from the Nelson Auto Group. He was a member of Greater New Bethel Apostolic Church, where he was the master of ceremony for broadcast, a Sunday school instructor, a member of the usher board and a member of Group 3 of the church. Surviving are his wife, Shirley D. Marsh of the home; two daughters, Catina King and Beverly Marsh, both of Martinsville; a son, Orlando Marsh of Martinsville; four brothers, Julian Marsh of Decatur, Ill., Victor R. Marsh of Springfield, Timothy Marsh of Richmond and Cleits Marsh of Martinsville; and three grandchildren. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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Jan 13, 2011 The funeral for Calvin Lee Lawson, 84, of Stuart, who died Jan. 9, 2011, was held Wednesday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Revs. Timothy Hylton and Steve Tilley officiating. Burial was in the New Hope Church of the Brethren cemetery with military honors by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Joseph Setliff, Toby Tatum, Dean Lawson, Justin Lawson, Jamie Draper, Bradley Lawson, Mason Wasoski, Mitchell Clark, Landon Lawson, Kevin Wasoski and Weston Wasoski. |
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Christopher John Snead Christopher John Snead, age 31, of Boston, Virginia died Monday, January 10, 2011., Chris was born December 13, 1979 in Manassas, Virginia son of Timothy C. and Donna (Crisp) Snead. Chris was a former member of Woodbine Baptist Church. Chris was a member of the Monday Night Classic Bowling League at Bowl America, Bull Run., Survivors include his wife, Jennifer A. Snead; two children, Clinton Snead and Clark Snead; his parents, Timothy and Donna Snead of Warrenton, Virginia; two sisters, Cynthia Leach and husband Tony of Castleton, Virginia and Courtney Snead of Boones Mill, Virginia and his paternal grandmother, Frances Clark Snead of Manassas, Virginia., The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 & 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2011 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Woodbine Family Worship Center, 12914 Canova Drive, Manassas, Virginia with Pastor Dennis Peacock officiating. Interment will follow in the Church cemetery. Condolences may be sent to |
Clara Jane Fleenor Guinn BRISTOL, Va. Clara Jane Fleenor Guinn, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at Erwin Health Care. She was born Sept. 3, 1919, to the late Zack Fleenor and Laura Canter Fleenor. She had lived in the Bristol area all of her life and was a former employee of Troy and Sevier Laundry. Mrs. Guinn was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church, sang in the church choir, and helped in the nursery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Edward Guinn Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Bernice Woods and husband, Onzie; and beloved granddaughter, Stacey Woods; son, Kenneth Joe Fleenor and wife, Louella, granddaughter Amy Fleenor; and grandson Kenneth Lee Fleenor; brother, Gordon Fleenor and wife, Lois; brother-in-law, Preston Ford and wife, Garnetta; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with brother Joe Hudson officiating.. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 on Friday, Jan. 14, at Weaver Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church, 104 Cypress St., Bristol, TN 37620. Online condolences may be registered at |
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Larry Lloyd Clayton HAMPTON - Mr. Larry Lloyd Clayton, 58, of Portsmouth died Jan. 10, 2011 at the Hampton Veterans Hospital in Hampton. Born ..... |
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Ronnie David Coleman NEWPORT NEWS - Ronnie David Coleman, 63, passed away suddenly Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 with his beloved dogs, Ginger and Snow ..... |
Connie Sue Dollar ABINGDON, Va. Connie Sue Dollar, age 57, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was born Dec. 3, 1953, daughter of the late Charles William Harris and Mary Sue Smith Harris. She was a member of Highland Chapel Church. In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by her daughter, Libby Ann Snodgrass; her grandson, Michael Paul Dollar II; and her brother, Charles William Harris Jr. Survivors include her husband, Clifton Paul Dollar; one son, Michael Paul Dollar of Abingdon; one daughter, Pamela Mae Malone Caywood and husband, Tony of Bristol Tennessee; one grandson, John Paul Malone Caywood of Bristol Tennessee; three brothers, Ralph Douglas Harris, Paul Edward Harris and Roger Dale Harris, all of Abingdon; two sisters: Judy Ann Griffey and husband, John, and Freda Mae Stumbo and husband, Rick, all of Saltville; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Donna Saltz of Saltville. The funeral service for Connie Sue Dollar will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Pastor Cecil Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Billy Shaffer, Jimmy Price, Shane Wright, Brian Coe, Kenny Harris and Allen Price. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Caywood, David Saltz, Danny Jackson and Rick Stumbo. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
Cordelia Hooks CHESAPEAKE - Cordelia Hooks of the 2700 block of Cedar Road passed away Jan. 11, 2011. She was born Aug. 7, 1942 to the late Anna and Joshua Burton in Delaware. She is survived by her husband, James Hooks Sr.; two daughters, Tracy Wilson and Stacy Johnson; two sons, Michael Johnson Sr. and Todd Hooks; four siblings; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. Watch the service live online at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com. |
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William Councilman VIRGINIA BEACH - William E. Councilman, 94, passed away peacefully Jan. 11, 2011. Born Feb. 23, 1919 in Burlington, N.C. He retired ..... |
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Margaret Dunn Crumpler PORTSMOUTH - Margaret Dunn Crumpler, 90, of the 200 block of Pennington Blvd. died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 in a Portsmouth ..... |
COLEY, Darrel, 61, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully at home January 10, 2011 after a battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife, Diana "Deny" Coley; son, Matt Coley and wife, Joanna; daughter, Jennifer Coley; stepson, M.C. Yarbrough; sister, Darlene Sokolowski; five grandchildren, Anthony and Cassie Yarbrough, Nathan, Hannah and Joshua Coley; dear family friend, Lisa Blackburn; two nieces, Maya and Aileen Sokolowski; and nephew, Billy Sokolowski. Darrel was a man who had integrity and honor and was a role model to others. He loved the Lord, his family, friends and music and proudly served in defense of his country. His family will receive friends 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society . |
ANDERSON - In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother, Dorothy Anderson, who passed away 24 years ago, January 10, 1987. The years have gone so swiftly by, but thoughts of you will never die. Dearly loved, Dorothy, Richard Carla, Richard Jr. and Pamela |
Daisy B. Crews |
Jan 13, 2011 The funeral for Daisy Bates Crews, 89, of Cascade, who died Jan. 10, 2011, was held Wednesday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home. The Rev. Phillip Woods officiated. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Josh Haley, Richard "Flip" Crews Jr., Kirk Hyler, Jonathan Crews, John Bray, Randy Myers and Thomas Payne. |
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 9702 Gayton Road, #110, Richmond, VA 23238. |
BROADDUS, Baby Boy Devaun Lavar, departed this life December 26, 2010. He is survived by his loving and devoted family. Graveside services at Oakwood Cemetery, 11 a.m. today. Family and friends assemble at 10:30 a.m. at Chiles Funeral Home. |
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Joe L. Dixson NORFOLK - Joe L. Dixson, 73, is survived by his wife, Fannie Dixson. Viewing will be held today from 4 to ..... |
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Doris Lee Slayton Doris Lee Slayton departed this life on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1945, to the late Jonnie and Rebecca Slayton. He was preceded in death by one brother James Halland and sister Mary Agnus Watson. He leaves to cherish his memory two brothers Joe Louis (Carrie) Slayton, of Bristol, Penn. and Milton (Ann) Slayton, of Evington, two sisters Eva J. Hall and Gloria (Alvin) Jackson, both of Lynchburg, a sister-in-law Estelle Hall, of Long Island, a devoted cousin Catherine Graves, a host of other relatives, friends and a special nephew Tremont Slayton. Graveside service will be conducted on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Staunton Baptist Church Cemetery, Dr. P. A. Medley officiating. The family will receive friends at 1027 Knight Street, Lynchburg, Va. Services by JL Franklin-Hutcherson Funeral Home 846-1337. |
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Elmer J. Downs NORFOLK - Elmer J. Downs, 89, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 at his home after a long illness. He is ..... |
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Jean-Marie Eagler CHESAPEAKE - Jean-Marie Eagler, 59, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Washington, ..... |
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FAIR, Eleanor Maye, of Dallas, Texas, succumbed to cancer on December 29, 2010 at Legend Healthcare Center, Paris, Texas, at age 85. She was the daughter of the late James T. and Marion B. Brown of Millers Tavern, Va. Eleanor graduated from John Moncure High School in Millers Tavern as valedictorian of her class. She is survived by Joseph Fair, her husband of 55 years; three sisters, Pauline Stanley of Syracuse, N.Y., Constance Lewis of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Joycelyn Levin of Philadelphia, Pa.; and a brother, James Brown and his wife, Carlene, of Washington, D.C.; five nieces, seven nephews and several great-nieces and nephews. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Grace Episcopal Church, Millers Tavern, Va., with interment at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Bruington, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Grace Episcopal Church and/or Bethlehem Baptist Church. May light perpetually shine upon Eleanor. Arrangements by Washington Funeral Home, Inc., 1404 Tappahannock Boulevard, Tappahannock. |
GRETES, Eleanor Yvonne Sherron Millikin, poet, white water rafter, retired IRS revenue agent and beloved wife of George C. Gretes, died on January 10, 2011 after a courageous struggle with complications from a disease (Multiple System Atrophy) for which there is no treatment or current cure. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Burgess McDaniel, and father, Victor B. Sherron, both born in Durham, N.C.; her husband of 33 years, Richmond Police Captain Robert T. Millikin Jr.; and many uncles and aunts. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children, one-son-in law, and one daughter-in-law, Robert T. and Sheri Millikin, III, Yvonne M. Baltz, Kathleen M. and Glenn Muse and Lara S. Millikin, all of Hanover County; two brothers, V. Bryant Sherron Jr. of Mechanicsville and James Lee and Sherrell Sherron of Powhatan; three stepdaughters, Heather G. and David Duncan, Kimberly G. and Stu Laird, and Sandra G. and Matthew Whitehead; stepmother, Mary Mann Sherron of Velrico, Fla.; mother-in-law, Cia Gretes of Norfolk, Va.; brother-in-law, Dr. John and Rose Gretes of Newport News, Va.; sisters-in-law, Leigh and Sava Comsudis of Norfolk, Va. and Marilyn M. Gilbert of Kailua, Hawaii; her 10 grandchildren, Louis and Katie Baltz, James and Christopher Dobbins, Madeline and Samuel Muse and Shelby Millikin, all of Hanover County, Benjamin Duncan, Erica Brawand and Megan Brawand, all of Chester, Va.; four nieces and a nephew; and a loving church family. Eleanor graduated from "the old" John Marshall High School in 1956 and the University of Richmond, summa cum laude, in 2004 and was past matron of Areme Chapter #17 OES. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, 7356 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, where she has been a member for over 50 years. Her license plate of many years expressed her belief for living and read "PLA HARD." The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Funeral services will be held Friday 11 a.m. at Mechanicsville United Methodist Church with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
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Jan 13, 2011 Elizabeth Hairston, 98, of 1607 Spruce St., Martinsville, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, at the Golden Living Center. Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. |
Ellen Mae Good Ellen Mae Good, age 70, of Woodbridge, Va., passed away Monday, January 10, 2011., She was the wife of Leonard Leroy Good and was a retired special education teacher with the Woodbine Preschool and Kilby Elementary School. Mrs. Good was born in St. Albans, W.Va., October 29, 1940 a daughter of Dollie Mosteller Woods and the late Joseph Woods. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a daughter, Crystal King of Dale City, Va.; sons, Darren Good of Dale City and Brent Good and his wife, Shari, of Roanoke, Va.; two sisters, Kathy Shank and Chris Mierzwa; three brothers, Jimmy Young, Mike Woods and Steve Woods; and three grandchildren, Ashley and Randi King and Kim Good. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Woods., A funeral service will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Mountcastle Turch Life Celebration Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, Va. with interment to follow in Quantico National Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to, , National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030 Arrangements by Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home of Dale City, Va. |
Elmer J. Downs NORFOLK - Elmer J. Downs, 89, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 at his home after a long illness. He is survived by two sons, Stephen and Bill; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and his companion of 22 years, Ellen. He was predeceased by his wife, Alice; daughter, Dusty and many friends. He enjoyed puttering in his garage. He was a sculptor of steel, a true jack of all trades. Elmer was very warm and generous to his family. His character and his smile will be missed. The family is very grateful for the caring support of Senior-Corp and all friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation. A memorial service will conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, with the Rev. Dick Dinges officiating. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon- brown.com. |
Eric Andrew DeBusk GLADE SPRING, Va. Eric Andrew DeBusk, age 35, formerly of Miami Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at home surrounded by family. He is survived by his parents, Patty and Allen DeBusk of Glade Spring; one sister, Kelly DeBusk Maffeo and her husband, Charlie, of Winchester, Va.; paternal grandmother, Betty DeBusk of Glade Spring; life partner, David Ewing and "Fitch the Pug" of Miami Beach, Fla.; special "sis" Cindy McGuire of Stephens City, Va.; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, C.W. and Gaye Bowers; and his paternal grandfather, Herb DeBusk. A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at Glade Spring Baptist Church with Pastor Dennis Blazier and Pastor Craig Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to Appalachian Assistance Coalition, 201 E. Main St., Suite 110, Marion, VA 24354; or to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 301 East Valley St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting |
Eva Elizabeth Banks Eva Elizabeth Banks, age 80, of Culpeper County, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Culpeper Regional Hospital., Survivors include five daughters, Catherine, Christine, Lena (David), Helen and Gloria (Larry). She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Banks; daughter, Lelia "Isom"; son, James, Jr. "Jr."; sister, Lucille Carter and three brothers, Coleman, Herbert and Edward Johnson., She will be lovingly remembered by two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and devoted daughter-in-Christ, Ann Lacy and a host of other relatives and friends., A funeral service will be held at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Brandy Station, Va. at 12 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2011. The Rev. Reese Washington officiating. Burial will be in Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, Reva, Va. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 2 until 6 p.m. at W.C. Thompson Funeral Home Chapel and from 11 a.m. until time of services at the church. Arrangements by, W.C. Thompson, Funeral Home of Culpeper. |
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Francine W. Williams, 123 Pine Street Village Apartments, Wakefield, Va., died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Va. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff at Peace Bland Funeral Home, 237 Railroad Ave., Waverly, Va., James I. Gay, manager. |
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Velma P. Watts Frieden NORFOLK - Velma Phillips Watts Frieden, 83, passed away Jan. 11, 2011. She was born in Norfolk June 8, 1927 ..... |
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George Erle Thompson George Erle Thompson, 89, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. He was the husband of Dana Thompson. He was born in Lynchburg on Dec. 29, 1921. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy Noel Thompson and their son, H. Noel Thompson, four brothers and four sisters. He was a son of the late Jack Lee and Mary Poole Thompson. Erle was a charter member of Fort Hill United Methodist Church and was a WWII veteran having served in the Army-Air Corps. In addition to his wife, Erle is survived by his son, George Erle Thompson Jr. and his wife, Carol Wennerstrom Thompson, of Lynchburg. A daughter, Susan Elizabeth Thompson Adams and her husband, James C. Adams Jr., of Forest. Two brothers, Lawrence Eugene Thompson and his wife, Doris Woody Thompson and Lowell Winston Thompson "Jimmy" and his wife, Peggy Montgomery Thompson. A sister, Nancy Thompson Taylor. Eight grandchildren, Jason Adams, Hunter Adams, Dawn Thompson Williamson, Noel Thompson, Jr., Wendi Thompson Sudhakar, Lori Thompson Wright, Kelli Thompson Tatum and Shara Thompson Jackson. Seven great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Erle's life and faith will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at Fort Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Philip M. Waltz and the Rev. Janet Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Fort Hill United Methodist Church. The family suggests that donations in Erle's memory be made to the Campbell County Rescue Squad or the Hospice of the Hills. Condolences may be made to diuguidfuneral service.com Diuguid Funeral Service and Crematory, Waterlick Chapel on Timberlake Rd., 237-2722, in charge of arrangements. |
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Jan 13, 2011 George T. Ferguson, 78, of Bassett, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born in Henry County on July 20, 1932, to George Arthur Ferguson and Allie Wyatt Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James R. and Donnie Ferguson; and three sisters, Evelyn Toler, Jean Shively and Elizabeth "Liz" Shively. Ferguson served in the Army during the Korean conflict and retired from Fieldcrest Mills, where he worked for 35 years, in 1997. He was a member of Valley Drive Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Cornelia Hall Ferguson of the home; one son, Rick D. Ferguson of Denver, N.C.; three brothers, Charlie "PeeWee" Ferguson of Collinsville, Billy Lee Ferguson of Madison, N.C., and Ronnie Ferguson of Bassett; one sister, Rebecca Bullins of Bassett; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bassett Funeral Service with the Rev. Bobby Rakes and David Naff officiating. Burial will be in Henry Memorial Park with military honors by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends for an hour before the service Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Bassett Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 510, Bassett, Va. 24055, or to Patrick Henry Fire Department, 3125 County Line Road, Patrick Springs, Va. 24133. |
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Gladys Ernestine Ward ABINGDON, Va. Funeral services for Mrs. Ward will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Dr. Steven Pollard officiating. The family will receive friends at Farris Funeral Service from 6 until 7:45 p.m. Thursday. Committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at Fall Hill Cemetery on North Fork River Road in Saltville. Those attending the service are asked to meet at the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Roger Call, C.W. Chapman, Sara Poston, Stacy Taylor, Junior Taylor and Richard Taylor. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
Glenn Allen Doss Glenn Allen Doss, 55, of Concord, died suddenly, Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, in Rocky Mount, Va. He was the husband of Sue Moore Doss. Born in Lynchburg, Va., on Dec. 27, 1955, he was a son of the late Henry Allen Doss and Marjorie Woodson Doss Reider. Glenn was a foreman for Commercial Steel Erection and a farmer. For 12 years he was the owner and operator of Herndon's Grocery. Glenn was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and Moose Lodge #975. He was a member and had previously served as secretary of Chestnut Mountain Hunt and was a member of Agee, Black Rock, and Mountain View Hunt Clubs. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Brandon A. and Kim Doss; two grandchildren, Elijah Allen and Isabella Abree Doss all of Concord; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Wanda Doss and Timmy and Teressa Doss all of Appomattox; mother-in-law, Christine H. Moore, of Concord; step-father, Ralph Reider Jr., of Appomattox; three nieces, Dana D. Beckhouse, Jessica Doss, and Michelle D. Bryant; one great-niece and three great-nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Virgle Moore. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, in New Hope Baptist Church by the Rev. Wes Williams with burial following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home, Friday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home of Christine Moore. The family requests those wishing to make memorials please consider the American Heart Association , 2395 South Fork Rd., Appomattox, VA 24522 or the Concord Fire Department, PO Box 26, Concord, VA 24538. Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Appomattox is serving the family and an online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com |
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Willie N. Godfrey Sr. CHESAPEAKE - Willie "Nat" Godfrey Sr. of the 500 Block of McCosh Drive peacefully passed away Jan. 9, 2011. Born ..... |
Grace Mae Wolkey, 80, of Ruckersville, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at Martha Jefferson Hospital., She was born on May 5, 1930, in Clinchport, Virginia to the late Henry and Stella Moore Taylor., Mrs. Wolkey was a very loving and compassionate woman who loved animals and nature. She enjoyed gardening her flowers and working in her yard. Most of all she was a devoted wife to her husband for 54 years., She is survived by her husband, Joseph A. Wolkey; her brother, Don Taylor of Clinchport, Virginia, and Ilene Maxidon of Conrow, Texas., The family would like to thank Martha Jefferson Hospital and Dr. Gordon Morris for their dedicated service and care they provided., A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2011, at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968, with the Reverend Wendell Lamb officiating. The visitation will be held one hour prior to the service., In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to the Orange County Animal Shelter, 11362 Porter Road Orange, VA 22960-4030., Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville is handling the arrangements. |
Gracie Skylar Byrd JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. Baby Girl Gracie Skylar Byrd, nine week old infant daughter of Daniel Seth Byrd and Tiffany Weese Byrd, passed away on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on Oct. 29, 2010, in Johnson City, Tenn. In addtion to her parents, she is survived by maternal grandparents, Lori Moody of Johnson City, Gary Weese and wife Carla of Jonesborough; paternal grandmother, Sherry Byrd of Jonesborough; nine great--grandparents; and three uncles, Jared Byrd of Erwin, Tenn., Spenser Weese of Johnson City and Riley Moody of Johnson City. A graveside service for Baby Girl Gracie Skylar Byrd will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, in the Tri-Cities Memory Gardens with Rev. Billy Byrd officiating. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be sent to Niswonger Children's Hospital, 400 North State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, TN 37604. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting |
Mr. Granville Pugh Jr., 58, of 1737 Young's Road, Petersburg, Va., departed this life on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011., He was born March 16, 1952, in Petersburg, Va., to the late Granville Sr. and Elizabeth Pugh., Mr. Pugh was a 1971 graduate of Petersburg High School. He also attended John Tyler Community College. He then began a career in the United States Army. Mr. Pugh was employed with Kaiser Aluminum for 38 years until his health declined., He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife of 20 years, Annie Pugh; son, Derwin Moore of Maryland; goddaughter, Yolanda Lyons of Petersburg, Va.; five sisters, Gloria and Estelle Pugh of Richmond, Va., Roxianne Richmond of Maryland, Va., Jean Harris of Cincinnati and Ruth Gaines (Arthur) of Colorado; one brother, Michael Pugh of Alaska; devoted nieces, Tammy Smith and Tonya Fountain of Richmond, Va.; four sisters-in-law, Eva Boyd, Ester Andrews of Petersburg, Va., Ruth Powell (Lloyd) of Dewitt, Va. and Shelia Johnson of Richmond, Va.; four brothers-in-law, James Johnson (Val) of Milwaukee, Wis., Charles Johnson (Nancy) of Petersburg, Va., Lewis Johnson of Dewitt and William Johnson Jr. of Newport News, Va.; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends, among them devoted, Michael Blowe (Angie) of Prince George, Va., Robert Goode and James Cole, both of Petersburg, Va., and the Sloan family and the Hobbs family., Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Herbert Holly II, pastor-elect of St. John Baptist Church, Stony Creek, Va., eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery., The family will receive friends at 1737 Young's Road, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 926-7044 or (804) 894-3605. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Pugh online at, Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
BILLUPS, Gregory Lamont "June," 43, departed this life Friday, January 7, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Landon Elliott Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Shanea McLaurin; two sons, Gregory and Kenneth McLaurin; his mother, Jacquelyn Billups-Brown (Benjamin); three sisters, Deborah Horton (Charles), Vanessa Green (Larry) and Terri Elliott; grandmother, Nannie Curtis; a loving and devoted friend, LaWanda McLaurin; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held Friday, January 14, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service 12 noon Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Trinity Baptist Church, 2811 Fendall Ave. Rev. Dr. A. Lincoln James Jr. officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. |
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Juanita Lee Griffith CHESAPEAKE - Mrs. Juanita Lee Griffith, 81, of the Cottages of Great Bridge died Jan. 11, 2011. A funeral with one ..... |
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Marquita P. Guinoo VIRGINIA BEACH - Marquita P. Guinoo, 84, passed away on Jan. 9, 2011. www. FamilyChoiceFunerals.com . ..... |
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Harriet Dinzes Hampton PORTSMOUTH - Harriet Dinzes Hampton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, 78, formerly of the 3000 block of Courtney Road, ..... |
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NEWPORT NEWS - Harold Eugene Coburn, 71, passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, in Yorktown, and was the husband of Ruth Ann Coburn. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home – Denbigh Chapel. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, at Denbigh Christian Church. |
Harriet Dinzes Hampton PORTSMOUTH - Harriet Dinzes Hampton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, 78, formerly of the 3000 block of Courtney Road, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 in a Portsmouth hospital. A native of Bronx, N.Y., she was the widow of James Leo Hampton. Survivors include two daughters, Laura H. Johnson and husband Donnie of Portsmouth and Stacey L. Sult and husband John of Chesapeake; a son, Michael H. Hampton and wife Janeen of Portsmouth; a sister, Robin Atkins and husband Joel of Portsmouth; three grandchildren, Travis Johnson, Jason and Jacob Rose; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, in Greenlawn Mausoleum Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association . Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. |
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Jan 13, 2011 The funeral for Helen Haynes Bryant Feazell, 73, of Bassett, who died Jan. 9, 2011, was held Wednesday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett with the Revs. Jimmy Wood and Garry Hazelwood officiating. Burial was in the Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren cemetery. Pallbearers were Rodney Adams, Zack Bryant, Justin Cardone, Chad Haynes, William May, Rick Ross, Chuck Hazelwood and Shawn Feazell. |
Helen Bowman Jones, 92, of Colonial Heights, passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Helen was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church. After World War II, Mrs. Jones was a participating member of The American Red Cross Gray Ladies Service in her community. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Jones Jr.; and a daughter, Page J. Traylor., She is survived by a daughter, Beverly Hawkins and husband, Charles, of Dinwiddie; a son, Robert Jones and wife, Ruth, of Newport News; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren., A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, in Southlawn Memorial Park in Prince George County, with the Rev. Guy W. Murdock officiating. The family will receive friends at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, from 7-8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Red Cross, 3267 S. Crater Road, Suite A, Petersburg, VA 23805 or Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23226. Condolences may be registered at |
Helen is survived by her son, Dr. Ernest Collins Rose; brother, Ware Collins; sister, Ernestine Collins Smith, PhD; nephew, Ronald Collins; niece, Sheila Smith; grandnephew, Ronald Collins II; grandnephew, Aaron Collins; cousins, Dr. Lolita Mc David-Trotter (Lee), William Mc David, Helen Ruth Collins (Leroy), and Richard Holland (Delphine); friend, Gina Dozier King; and goddaughter, Joann Collins. |
Helen Ware Collins Hill HAMPTON - Helen Ware (Collins) Hill, 88, passed on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, in Chicago. Helen was the first child born on Nov. 2, 1922 to Ernest G. Collins and Rebecca Ware Collins. Years later her brother Ware Collins and sister Ernestine Collins Smith were born. As the oldest child, Helen assumed the role of big sister and embraced that role throughout her entire life. Helen joined the church at an early age and was baptized at Roanoke Baptist Church, Hot Springs, Ark. A graduate of Langston High School, Helen then attended Talladega College in Alabama. She returned to Hot Springs to teach at Langston High School and serve as executive assistant to the principal. She then attended University of Chicago where she met Dr. Alvin C. Rose and married him in Hot Springs in 1948. To this union was born Dr. Ernest C. Rose. At Tennessee State University she worked in public relations and then was promoted to executive assistant to the president. Helen then earned a bachelor's and master's degree from Tennessee State University. In 1970 she married Dr. Carl M. Hill, president of Kentucky State University. Helen then completed her Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University and served on the faculty. Following retirement the couple moved to Hampton where Carl became president at Hampton University and Helen joined the administration at Old Dominion University and then Norfolk State University where she retired. Helen laid the foundation for passionate commitment to community services throughout her life. She became actively engaged in the political and social arenas wherever she lived. She was gifted with the rare combination of being a woman of keen intellect, great beauty, wise vision and also the energy to pursue positive change. Helen held offices in many organizations including: Virginia Peninsula Rose Society (Drs. Carl and Helen Hill were both active members. She served as president 1995-1996), and was awarded the American Rose Society Bronze Medal for Outstanding Service in December 1999. She was an active member of the Peninsula Council of Garden Clubs and served as co-president between the years of 2005-07; Women's Club of Newport News. Helen provided inspirational devotions and served on the Scholarship Committee; Link's Inc. - Hampton Chapter. Helen served on the National Education Committee; Girl Friends Inc. - Newport News Chapter where she served as past national vice president; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Lifetime Membership; Society Inc., Tidewater Chapter; Girl Scouts of USA, served on National Council; elder, First Presbyterian Church, Hampton; The National Capital Presbytery; and United Nations. Helen is survived by her son, Dr. Ernest Collins Rose; brother, Ware Collins; sister, Ernestine Collins Smith, Ph.D.; nephew, Ronald Collins; niece, Sheila Smith; grand nephew, Ronald Collins II; grand nephew, Aaron Collins; cousins, Dr. Lolita Mc David-Trotter (Lee), William Mc David, Helen Ruth Collins (Leroy), and Richard Holland ( Delphine); friend, Gina Dozier King; and goddaughter, Joann Collins. The family will receive friends Friday, Jan. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, 23666. A celebration of Helen's life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, at Hampton University Chapel at 11 a.m., with Revs. Debra Haggins O'Bryant and Cindy Higgins officiating. Interment will follow in Hampton University Cemetery. Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh. com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. |
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Jens Hartvig Hermann NORFOLK - Jens Hartvig Hermann, M.D., 78, devoted husband of Cheryl D. Dayton Hermann, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 at their ..... |
Hilda Adams Farrar Hilda Adams Farrar, 82, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born Oct. 14, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Martha R. Godsey and Bernard Paul Denton. Twice married, she was first married to the late William (Dick) Adams Jr., and was the widow of Elmo S. Farrar. She was predeceased by a son, Michael Samuel Adams, a grandson, Thomas W. Foley, and her sisters, Vivian Franklin and Coleen Shupe. She is survived by her daughters, Patsy Creasy and her fianc‚, Mitch Franklin, and Betty Smith and husband, Dean, her son, Ron Adams and wife, Debi, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, and at other times at the home of Betty and Dean Smith, 7100 Peachtree Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502. A celebration of her life will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation of VA, Inc., 2261 Mattaponi Drive NW, Roanoke, VA, 24017. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. tharpfuneralhome.com. |
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Helen Ware Collins Hill HAMPTON - Helen Ware (Collins) Hill, 88, passed on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, in Chicago. Helen was the first child ..... |
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Cordelia Hooks CHESAPEAKE - Cordelia Hooks of the 2700 block of Cedar Road passed away Jan. 11, 2011. She was born Aug. 7, 1942 ..... |
BROWN, Horace Smith, 86, of Richmond, Va., a kind and friendly man, passed away on January 11, 2011. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran. He was retired from GAB Business Services, Inc. as a multi-line adjuster for over 36 years, and represented, as a field agent, the Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia for several years. He was the son of William Martin Smith and Nora Greenway Smith; with an adopted mother; Launa Morris Brown; his sisters, Marie S. Rumsey, Sara S. Eargle Burton; and a brother, William B. Smith preceded in death. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Reamy Brown; daughter, Barbara Neal Brown; son, Denver Jason Brown; three nieces, Mary R. Bryant, Beth R. Mullikin (Roger), Linda R. Hayes (Charles); several cousins, grandnieces, grand nephews and may devoted friends. His two favorite groups of friends were the Monday "Lunch Bunch" and the "Saturday Morning Coffee Group." He was a member of Derbyshire Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and on several committees; and was a member of Tuckahoe Masonic Lodge No. 347, A.F. & A.M. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Fairfields Baptist Church, Burgess, Va. A memorial service will be held at Derbyshire Baptist Church, 8800 Derbyshire Road, Richmond, Va. followed by a reception in the fellowship hall at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2011. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Derbyshire Baptist Church, 8800 Derbyshire Road, Richmond, Va. 23229 or to American Parkinson's Disease Association, Inc., 135 Parkinson Ave., Parkinson Plaza, Staten Island, N.Y. 10305. Online remembrances may be made to: faulknerfamilyfuneralhome.com. |
In loving memory of our precious grandson, Johnny Birkitt Jr., who went to Heaven January 13, 2007. - Mawdy-Maw and Pop-Pop |
Jack Boyd Lane, Jr. Jack Boyd Lane, Jr., died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at his home in Manassas, Virginia with his family by his side., Jack, age 69, was born in Washington, D.C., son of the late Jack B. Lane, Sr. and Ruth M. Lane. On September 2, 1960, he married Barbara "Bobbi" Peyton at Pohick Church in Lorton, Virginia., Jack is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Bobbi; one son, John P. Lane; one daughter, Lisa D. Smith and husband, Dan of Manassas; five grand-children, Chelsa, Danny, Jack, Abbigail and Amanda; one great grandson, Colton; his mother, Ruth Lane of Rockville, Maryland and two brothers, Russell of Laurel, Maryland and Alan of Rockville, Maryland., The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Hatcher's Memorial Baptist Church, 12225 Barbee Road, Bristow, Virginia. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2011 at Pierce Funeral Home Chapel, 9609 Center Street, Manassas with Pastor C. Wesley Conner officiating. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas., In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Care Net Pregnancy Resource Centers, 8741 Plantation Lane, Manassas, Virginia 20110 in loving memory of Jack Lane, Jr. Condolences may be sent to |
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Juanita B. Jackson PORTSMOUTH - Graveside service for Juanita Bailes Jackson will be held at 11 a.m. today in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial ..... |
James "Tom" Hatcher BRISTOL James "Tom" Hatcher, 74, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at home. He was a son of the late Charles Walter Hatcher and Edith Childress Hatcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Carolyn Hatcher Craig and Jane Hatcher Earp. He was retired from Air Movers, Inc., Bristol Tennessee. He was also a Master Mason and a member of Zollicoffer Lodge No. 444, Bluff City, Tenn. He was a veteran having served in the U.S., . James is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sue Terry Hatcher; sons, James T. "Butch" Hatcher II and wife Kim of Bluff City, and Brett Hatcher and wife Donna of Bristol Tennessee; brother, C.W. Hatcher and wife Dondra of Bristol Tennessee; five grandchildren who he adored, Trey, Tony, Drew, Grasyn and Emma; and several nieces and nephews. A gathering in celebration of his life will be held at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home from 5 until 7 o'clock Friday evening, Jan. 14, 2011. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Tom Townsend, Lisa Sproles, Lee McClure and the hospice angels, Dick Shoemaker and the gang at H. Johnson Pharmacy, and many special friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620; or to Shriner's Children Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point, Tampa, FL 33607. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting |
GRAY, James Edwin Jr., "Jimmy," age 91, a Richmond native, passed away Monday, January 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edwin Gray Sr. and Ada Gordon Gray; and his brother, William Robert Gray. Jimmy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1938 and Virginia Tech in the class of 1943. He served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in the Pacific and in the Army Reserve for 10 years after World War II. Jimmy was the founder and President of Gray Realty Corporation until he retired in 1983. Jimmy served on the Board of Directors for the Richmond Board of Realtors, the Rotunda Club, and the Downtown Club. He was a life member of Hermitage Country Club, where he served on their Board of Directors for 25 years. Jimmy's passion in life was participating in sports and supporting young athletes. He excelled in football, basketball and track in high school and basketball and track at Virginia Tech. He was a champion tennis player and an avid golfer. His involvement in coaching young athletes began in the neighborhood he grew up in, Ginter Park, where he was a member of the Ginter Park Community Association. He coached the youth basketball and football teams for many years. Jimmy will be remembered by all who knew him for his unwavering support of Virginia Tech athletics. He served 25 years as a member of the Board of Directors of the Virginia Tech Student Aid Association and was very involved in recruiting athletes for the University. He was inducted into the Richmond Hokie Club Hall of Fame for his leadership and volunteer efforts which played a major role in the success of Virginia Tech athletics. Jimmy also loved boating, fishing and hunting at his summer cottage at Sandy Point on the Potomac. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Gayle Wilburn Gray; six children, Benjamin Gray of Richmond, Edwin Gray of Charlotte, N.C., Carolyn Allen of Jackson Hole, Wyo., William Gray of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., James Gray III of Sabot, Va., and Robin Hargadon of Austin, Texas; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a sister, Sarah Gantt; and a brother, George Gray, both of Richmond. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 14, 2011, at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary Street Road, Richmond, Va. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Virginia Tech Athletic Fund, P.O. Box 10307, Blacksburg, Va. 24062. |
James D. Hughes Jr. James D.Hughes Jr., of Lynchburg passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Lucille Hensley Hughes for 63 years. Born in Lynchburg on Nov. 14, 1922, he was a son of the late James D. Hughes Sr. and Winnie Purcell Hughes and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Julia H. Wright and Doris H. Tinnell. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Jean H. Troxler of Greensboro, N.C.; two nieces; six nephews, one special nephew, T.M. "Butch" Tinnell Jr. and his wife, Kathy, of Forest. James was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran having served in European Theater; retired from C & P Telephone Company after 31 years of service; worked part time at Diuguid Funeral Home and then at Heritage Funeral Service. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, former Deacon; Marshall Lodge #39; American Legion Post 16; Brookville Ruritan Club where he was Past President and former Zone Governor; Telephone Pioneers and Woodmen of the World for 50 years.. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, in Calvary Baptist Church by the Rev. Louis Beckwith. The family will receive friends today, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, from to 7 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Service, 427 Graves Mill Road. In lieu of flowers please consider Calvary Baptist Church, 20957 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 or the Salvation Army, 2211 Park Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239-2405 is assisting the family, www.heritagefuneraland cremation.com |
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James Thomas Nicholas, 98, of 25802 Greensville, Ave., West Petersburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
James Vance Dunn ABINGDON, Va. Mr. James Vance Dunn, 59, a well-known resident of Good Hope Road in Abingdon, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Service arrangements will be announced later. A book of memories is available at |
Jean-Marie Eagler CHESAPEAKE - Jean-Marie Eagler, 59, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of Anthony and Lois Goode Romano. Jean-Marie graduated and was valedictorian at Tidewater Community College and a member of Phi Theta Kappa, received her B.A. magna cum laude in 1997 at Virginia Wesleyan College and her Master of Education at Regent University in 2002. Through her business GrantsConnect and her spirit of volunteerism and mentoring, Jean-Marie was dedicated to improving the environment, and making the lives of those in the Chesapeake and Hampton Roads area a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Jean-Marie Eagler received in December 2010, the Pioneer Award for more than 20 years of dedicated volunteerism as a member and officer of the Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council. Jean-Marie helped coordinate and served on many of the CEIC committees and activities, such as Clean the Bay Day, the Arbor Day programs, Clean and Green Poster Contests, Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup, and Notable Yard Contests. Additionally, she has served in a parallel capacity at the Chesapeake Arboretum, becoming president over the years, and continued her volunteer service to the Elizabeth River Project and was on the forefront of the activities of the Citizens Alliance to Prevent Imported Trash, a successful collaboration that opposed a mega-landfill in Camden County, North Carolina. Furthermore, Jean-Marie received the Mayor's Environmental Stewardship Award and the Outstanding Citizen Award from CEIC. In memory of her stewardship to our community many trees will be planted in memory of her. She is survived by her parents; her daughter, Jessalyn Eagler and fiancé James; her son, Hogan Eagler; her brother, Vincent Romano and his wife Marilyn; her sister, Lisa Romano and husband Gregory Susla; her granddaughter, Riley Marie. She is also survived by her three nephews, Michael, Elliott and Nicholas Romano. A celebration of Jean's life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. The Rev. Thomas Mercer will officiate. A commemoration will be held in the spring at the Chesapeake Arboretum and will be published. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com. |
Jens Hartvig Hermann NORFOLK - Jens Hartvig Hermann, M.D., 78, devoted husband of Cheryl D. Dayton Hermann, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 at their home. He is survived by daughter, Ellen M. Hermann; son, Peter C. Hermann, his wife Heather, their son Hunter; daughter, Christine H. Williams and her husband Ken. Additionally, Dr. Hermann is survived by his blended family members including, Lee and Marty Dayton, their children Nicholas, Scott, Natalie and Carina; Peter and Kelly Dayton and their son, Miller. He is also survived by his sister, Grete H. Henius; nephew, Jacob and his wife Mette. Having been born in 1932 in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark, and graduated from Birkerod Statsskole High School in 1950, Dr. Hermann began his professional career as an orthopedic surgeon in 1959 after graduating from the University of Copenhagen. His personal letters include a testimony regarding the new Dr. Hermann's future. This came from Prof. K. Brochner-Mortensen, M.D., in 1958, stating that he was "a promising, conscientious and experienced young man whose sound judgment and pleasant manners have made him well liked by his colleagues and teachers." Between 1959 and 1966, he worked in Grostrup Sygehus, Denmark; Norwalk Hospital, Conn.; Army Medical Corps, Denmark; Kommune Hospitalet, Denmark; Metropolitan Hospital, New York City; and Crippled Children's Hospital, Newark, N.J. During that period of time he became a permanent U.S. resident on July 12, 1962. He opened his private practice in Norwalk, Conn., in 1966. Many congratulatory notes arrived. Later he invited Peter Stovell, M.D. and Nicholas Polifroni, M. D. to join him and the group was highly regarded by their patients. Dr. Hermann retired in 1992. He moved to Norfolk in 2008. Dr. Hermann enjoyed playing bridge, reading, gourmet cooking, crossword puzzles, travel, discussing national and international politics and keeping a keen eye on the traffic on the Chesapeake Bay. He was a member of Norfolk Yacht and Country Club and various organizations and clubs in Connecticut. It is believed Dr. Hermann thought like a Dane, worked like an American and ate like an Italian. He will be sorely missed. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org. |
Jerry Wilson Tyree Jerry Wilson Tyree, 62, of Gladstone, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was the husband of Jane Dinwiddie Tyree for twenty-seven years. Born June 19, 1948, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late William Arthur Tyree Sr. and the late Dolly Puckett Tyree. Jerry was a former employee of Parker Hannifin Powertrain (Wynn's Precision) until 1990, with eighteen years of service and was a horse and cattle farmer. In addition to his wife, Jerry is survived by one son, Jerry W. Tyree Jr. and wife, Missy, of Forest; one brother, William A. Tyree Jr. and wife, Gladys, of Madison Heights; one sister, Mary Beeson, of Albuquerque, N.M.; a brother-in-law, Ronald Dinwiddie, of Lynchburg; one grandson, Conner Tyree; Beth Moon, of Gladstone, who Jerry loved like a daughter and numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2010, at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Bill Evans officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday for one hour prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m. A private graveside service will be held at Fort Hill Memorial Park, at a later date. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Amazing Grace Ministries, 101 Morgan Street, Lynchburg, 24501. To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel is serving the family. |
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Jimmy Nathaniel Nuckles Jr. Jimmy Nathaniel Nuckles Jr., 53, of Madison Heights, passed away Jan. 7, 2011. Born Jan. 22, 1957, in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Jimmy Nathaniel Nuckles and Katherine Floyd Turman. He is survived by his step-father, Jack Turman, of Atlanta, Ga. Survivors include his son, Daniel Nuckles, of Monroe; his daughter, Jamie McCormick and husband Robert, of Goochland; brother, Eddie Turman and wife Michelle, of Rustburg; dear friend, Dana Mays, of Madison Heights' four grandchildren, Krista, Haley, Ryan, and Tabitha, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at Temple Baptist Church, by the Rev. Walter Yancey. The family will receive friends prior the service. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Temple Baptist Church, or to Advanced Medical Optics, INC, 1700 East St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705. To send a condolence to the family, please visit, www.whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is assisting the family. |
Joan L. Bright VIRGINIA BEACH - Joan L. Bright passed away Jan. 10, 2011. She was born in Virginia Beach to the late Lankford Bright and Pauline Compton. She was also predeceased by her stepfather, Ralph Compton. Mrs. Bright is survived by her mother, Pauline Compton; daughter, Mona Lisa Hand; grandchildren, Denise Dews and Robyn Dews; brothers, Ralph Compton, WT Compton; sisters, Cheri Scott, and Candy Compton. A graveside service will be held at Charity Neck United Methodist Church Cemetery Saturday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Hope for Life Rescue, 610 Jackrabbit Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. |
Joe Brady Fleenor PINEY FLATS, Tenn. Military graveside for Joe Brady Fleenor, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, with American Legion Hammond Post 3 and Gate City Post 265 officiating at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. For more information, please call 423-323-5167 or to post online condolences please visit our website at |
Joe L. Dixson NORFOLK - Joe L. Dixson, 73, is survived by his wife, Fannie Dixson. Viewing will be held today from 4 to 7 p.m. in Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. |
Joey Alden Bowman BRISTOL, Tenn. A graveside service for Joey Alden Bowman, will be held Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at 10 a.m. in The National Cemetery at Mountain Home, Tenn. Military honors will be conducted by the Bristol, Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Thomas, Mark Grubb, Larry Thomas, Steve Yonce and his nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be registered at |
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John A. Totten Jr. ABINGDON, Va. The funeral and entombment service for John A. Totten Jr., will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Forest Hills Memory Gardens with the Rev. Ellie Scofield officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be John's golfing buddies. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Abingdon Baptist Church, 361 West Main St., Abingdon, VA. 24210. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
John Edward "Eddie" Bruce, 81, of Petersburg, died at his residence on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. He is survived by his son, Eddie Bruce; and his devoted friend, Tommy Bryant., According to his wishes, services were private. Mr. Bruce was a supporter of Disabled Veterans and the National Rifle Association. Any donations made in his memory should go to either organization., Arrangements by the Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
John Elden Russell Sr. passed away Jan. 11, 2011. He resided at 160 Singletree Drive, Hazel Green, Ala. He was a veteran of, and the, , and a lifetime member of the American Legion and the Forty and Eight. He is survived by his children, Sherry, John Jr. (Rusty), Windee, Brent, Tracy and their families., A memorial service is being planned at the Forty and Eight Voiture 1012 in Huntsville, Ala., later this month. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor can be made to the Nurses Training Program, Voiture Nationale Forty and Eight, 777 Meridian St., Indianapolis IN 46204. |
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Jan 13, 2011 John Lester Scales, 77, of 134-03 Foch Blvd., Jamaica, N.Y., died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, in Queens, N.Y. He was born in Henry County on Aug. 29, 1933, to Hardy Scales and Claudia Shelton Scales. His parents preceded him in death. He served in the Army and retired from the New York City Transit Authority. He had attended Mayo Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Laura R. Scales of the home; a son, Daniel Scales of Queens; two sisters, Cordelia Phillips of Martinsville and Ada Reynolds of Ridgeway; three brothers, Harry Scales of Pennsylvania and Thomas Scales and Timothy Scales, both of Ridgeway; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Mayo Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Thurman O. Echols Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Redd family cemetery in Martinsville. The family will receive friends for a half-hour before the funeral Friday at the church and other times at the home of his brother Thomas Scales at 3197 Horsepasture-Price Road, Ridgeway. Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. |
John Bennett Palmer John Bennett Palmer, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, at his home after a brief illness. Born, Dec. 29, 1930, in Worcester, Mass., he was a son of the late Willard and Anne Smith Palmer. John was a 1957 graduate of the University of Massachuetts at Amherst. He was a retired engineer from G.E. in Lynchburg and loved any kind of sports, and especially loved playing golf. He was a member of Ivy Hill Golf Club where he played on the Senior League. He was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by three sons, Jay B. Palmer and his wife, Holly, of Madison Heights, Maj. Timothy J. Palmer ( U.S. Army ) , of Alexandria, Va. and Maj. Charles E. Palmer ( U.S. Air Force ) of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one daughter, Nancy P. Fitzgerald and her husband, Willis, of Forest; three brothers, William Palmer and his wife Pat , Richard Palmer and his wife Eileen and George Palmer and his wife, Joann, all of Mass.; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren A celebration of John's life and faith will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at 11 a.m. in Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. Dan G. Mason officiating. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post-16 of Lynchburg. A reception and visitation will be held at the funeral home immediately following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Centra Hospice, 2097 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501. Diuguid Funeral Service-Waterlick Chapel, 237-2722, is serving the family. On-line condolences may be sent to www. diuguidfuneralservice.com. |
CUNNINGHAM - In loving memory of Johnita Lynn Cunningham. None knew her but to love her. None named her but in praise. Gregory, John Sr., & Family |
On Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to call our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Johnnie Adkins, from life on earth to eternal life. Johnnie resided at 2217 Van Dorn St., in Petersburg, Va. He was born on Aug. 20, 1946, to the late John and Elizabeth Adkins. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Robert Adkins, Mildred Jones, Bessie Mae Baker, and Bernice Brown; and a devoted nephew, Andrew Lee White. Johnnie accepted Christ as his personal savior and served as a member of the Cornerstone Church of Our Lord under the leadership of the late Elder George Parham. Johnnie was educated in the Petersburg public school system. In 2004, Johnnie retired from the Phillip Morris Corp., after 30 years of service., Johnnie was a man of God who loved his family unconditionally. He was dedicated, committed, and loyal to his faith and to his beliefs. He enjoyed bowling, throwing horseshoes, and playing pool. Johnnie had a charismatic personality and was a friend to all who knew him. We honor his life and his legacy, and we thank God for blessing us with his presence and with his love., Johnnie's memory will be forever cherished by his beloved wife of 43 years, Doris A. Adkins; one devoted daughter, Karen R. Adkins; and one son, Demetrius Griggs Sr. of Memphis, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Nakia Brittany Griggs and Demetrius Griggs Jr. of San Diego, Calif., Demetria Griggs, DaVawn Griggs of Memphis, Tenn., and a devoted granddaughter, Taryn S. Adkins; two loving brothers, Willie Adkins (Marion), Richard Adkins (Sonja); two devoted sisters, Deloris Garrison and Margie Myrick; one sister-in-law, Iris Cody (Joseph) of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; two brothers-in-law, Bobbie M. Goodwyn (Mary) and Carl J. Goodwyn (Mary Francis); a host of faithful nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Johnnie also leaves to cherish his memory two loving goddaughters, Anita Williams (Jesse), and Carolyn Scott (Arnell). Among the many dedicated friends, we would like to thank Mattie P. Bell (and family), Dorothy Mae Adkins, Corvell Hines, Blanche Gordon, and Vernetta Cox-Dupree. We would also like to extend special thanks to the Hardee's breakfast bunch; the South Boulevard 7-Eleven staff, Eggie and Zina of Exxon, and staff, the Phillip Morris gang; and the ICU nursing staff of the Southside Regional Medical Center for the love and support they had for "Big Pimpin.", A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at Refuge Temple of Our Lord Jesus Christ, located at 1890 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Va. Elder David Hill will be officiating. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive calls at (804) 841-7536 or (804) 605-0118., Arrangements entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Online condolences may be sent to |
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Willie B. Jones-White MOYOCK - Willie Beatrice Jones-White died Jan. 9, 2011. A funeral will be conducted at noon Saturday in Samuel Chapel Holiness ..... |
Visitation will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at Peninsula Funeral Home, with the Rev. Joe Hunt of Liberty Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
GLAZEBROOK, Joseph Ogden Jr., died December 17, 2010. His obituary appeared December 23 and 24. The memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at St. Michael's Church, Bon Air. A reception will follow at the church. |
Juanita Lee Griffith CHESAPEAKE - Mrs. Juanita Lee Griffith, 81, of the Cottages of Great Bridge died Jan. 11, 2011. A funeral with one hour visitation prior will be conducted Saturday at noon in the chapel of Washington Memorial, Sandston, Va. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, is serving the family. |
Juanita B. Jackson PORTSMOUTH - Graveside service for Juanita Bailes Jackson will be held at 11 a.m. today in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. |
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The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Parklawn–Wood Funeral Home, with a celebration of Kevin's life to immediately follow at 2 p.m., officiated by Chaplain (Colonel) Rick Garrison. |
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Leonard M. Kilian CHESAPEAKE - Leonard M. Kilian, 78, passed away Jan. 8, 2011. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Jan. ..... |
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Larry Lloyd Clayton HAMPTON - Mr. Larry Lloyd Clayton, 58, of Portsmouth died Jan. 10, 2011 at the Hampton Veterans Hospital in Hampton. Born in Person County, he was the son of the late William T. Clayton and Ada S. Clayton, who survives. Mr. Clayton was also preceded in death by his brother, Billy T. Clayton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Clayton was retired and had been self employed. He was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors in addition to his mother are his wife, Liana of Portsmouth; two daughters, Crystal Alexander and husband Chris of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Candi Clayton and husband Aimen of Roxboro, N.C.; three sons, Tony Clayton and wife Liette of Florida, Talan Wyenandt and wife Kaityln of Texas, and Darik Wyenandt of North Carolina; one sister, Leona Owen and husband Henry of Roxboro; eight grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, in Theresa Baptist Church. The Rev. Herbert Brown will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Clayton Family Cemetery on City Lake Road. Pallbearers will be Donnie Clayton, Marshall Clayton, Gary Clayton, Thedford Clayton, David Clayton, and Marshall Painter. The family will receive friends from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Friday prior to the service at Theresa Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Portsmouth Humane Society, 2704 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23704. Condolences may be sent online at www.brooksandwhite.com. |
Larry Daniel Hatcher BRISTOL, Tenn. Larry Daniel Hatcher, 61, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at his home. He was born May 11, 1949, in Bristol Tennessee, a son of the late Arthur and Susie Fauver Hatcher. Larry was a farmer and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include, wife of 43 years, Mary Lane Hatcher; daughter, Janie Lingerfelt and husband, Bobby; one grandchild; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Janet Barton and husband, Earl, Shirley White, Polly Sipes and husband, Jackie; brothers, Jerry Hatcher and wife, Vivian, Eddie Hatcher and wife, Angie. A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Sherfey. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flower, memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be registered at |
Larry Uron Parham Boddie, 60, of 10239 Prince Place, Apt 204, Largo, Md., departed this life after an extensive illness on Jan. 11, 2011. He was born April 16, 1950, in Petersburg, Va., to the late James Parham and Rematha Boddie Cummings. Larry attended Howard University, A&T University and J. Sargeant Reynolds and received a degree in respiratory therapy. He worked as a respiratory therapist until his health declined. He attended Mitchellville Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Maryland., He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted wife, Yvonne Boddie; his mother, Mrs. Christine Cummings (Benny); sisters, Terese Noell, Scadi Daisa; brothers, Samori Boddie (Vanessa), Garland Parham, Rodney, Keith Smith, Leon Parham, Amp Parham, Baby James Parham; sisters-in-law, Debbie Parham, Rosalyn Jordan (Brian), Natalie Muniz (Orlando); mother-in-law, Ms. Norine Diggs; aunt, Arcelia Pritchett; a devoted and supportive cousin, Quentin Henderson; the Mitchellville Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses; and Petersburg Congregations of Jehovah's Winesses; and a host of other relatives and friends., A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at the Mitchellville Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, located at 8009 D'arcy Road, Forestville, Md., A viewing will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at the chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Further arrangements for burial to be announced., Arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son, Petersburg. Online condolences may be left at |
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Mrs. Lena Beatrice Lockett departed this life Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011., Born Oct. 22, 1939, in Dinwiddie County, Va., she was the daughter of John Wesley Bugg and Minerva Dickerson Bugg. Mrs. Lockett was a member of Goshen United Methodist Church in Gaithersburg, Md., Lena was raised in Petersburg, Va., and a graduate of Peabody High School class of 1957. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from Virginia State University and worked as an educator in Maryland before taking a position at Kirkpatrick & Lockhart law firm as a legal secretary. Mrs. Lockett retired from K&L in 2008. Since 1985, Lena was a devoted member of the Xi Sigma Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and served as basileus for the chapter from 1998 to 2001. During her tenure she was very active in improving the community and numerous charities., She is survived by her two sons, Christopher B. Lockett of Laurel, Md., and Damon B. Lockett of Brooklyn, N.Y.; her sister, Shirley M. Bugg of Petersburg, Va.; her brother, Bernard F. Bugg of Cary, N.C.; her two grandchildren, Maya and Christopher Dean Lockett, both of Laurel, Md.; one daughter-in-law, Kimberly Lockett of Laurel, Md.; one sister-in-law, Bonita Bugg of Cary, N.C.; two nieces, Brandi and Bria Bugg, both of Cary, N.C.; her beloved companion of 20 years, Albert Turner of Montgomery Village, Md.; her aunt, Marie Lewis of Charlotte, N.C.; her aunt, Charlotte Davis, and Mary Dickerson, both of Petersburg, Va.; and a number of cousins and friends., A funeral service was held on Thursday at Goshen United Methodist Church in Maryland., Funeral services will also be held in Petersburg, Va., on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Interment will be at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Snowden Funeral Home. |
NEWPORT NEWS - On Jan. 9, 2011, God and His infinite power called Leola A Carson home to he with him. She was born July 6, 1915, in South Hampton County. |
Leonard M. Kilian CHESAPEAKE - Leonard M. Kilian, 78, passed away Jan. 8, 2011. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 13, at Grace Lutheran Church, 521 Providence Road, Chesapeake. The interment with military honors will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com. |
AVENT, Leroy C., 93, of Emporia, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn Newsome Avent; daughter, Gladys A. Powell; two brothers, William and Irvin Avent; and four sisters, Alice Everett, Rosaleen Pollard, Louise Delbridge and Virginia Belle Newsome. Survivors include his children, Judy Sculthorpe of Emporia, Roy Avent and wife, Brenda, of Raleigh, N.C., Richard Avent and wife, Joyce, of Jarratt, and Ann Dimler and husband, Al, of Fairfax Station; grandchildren, Martin and Michael Powell, Teresa P. Higginbotham, Richard Sculthorpe, Ryan, Tim, Steve, Andrew and Karen Avent, Bradley and Mallory Avent, and Erin and Danielle Vacca; great-granddaughters, Kaitlynn Kersey, Madison Powell and Eleanor Avent; one brother, Arthur Avent and wife, Ada Belle, of Capron. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday (tonight) at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd., Jarratt, Virginia. The funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2011, at Calvary Baptist Church in Emporia, with interment to follow at Greensville Memorial Cemetery. Floral tributes are welcomed or memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 310 N. Main St., Emporia, Virginia 23847. |
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WILLIAMSBURG - Lyman Lincoln Peters, 101, a longtime resident of Williamsburg, died on Jan. 1, 2011, at ManorCare of Alexandria. |
BALL, Mable Coley, 88, of Richmond, Va., a retired print worker at Quality Printing Company, went to be with the Lord, Friday, January 7, 2011. She is survived by her devoted nephew, James Ball Jr. and his wife, Joyce, and their two daughters, Ashley and Jamie; a great-niece, Janie Cosby and son, Jeffrey; two great-nephews, Oscar Cosby, Reginald Cosby and sons, Bradleigh and Charles. Mable also had a host of devoted and caring friends. Her remains will be at rest at W. S. Watkins and Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Friday, January 14, at 11 a.m. Interment Riverview Cemetery. |
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A funeral service for Ms. Marcelle Hill, 85, of 2676 South Sycamore St., Petersburg, who departed this life on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at the chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. The Rev. William N. Bland Jr., pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church, will officiate., Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
Margaret Dunn Crumpler PORTSMOUTH - Margaret Dunn Crumpler, 90, of the 200 block of Pennington Blvd. died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 in a Portsmouth hospital. A native of Portsmouth, she was a retired office clerk for MetLife. She was preceded in death by her husband, James N. Crumpler and a son, Bruce Crumpler. Survivors include a son, Gary Crumpler and wife Leona of Chesapeake; five grandchildren, Brett Combs, Mary Beth Iuliano, Kent Smith, Glenn Smith and Jennifer Dudley; and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, in Oak Grove Cemetery by Pastor Joe Covey. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. |
Margaret Kate Rodefer BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. Margaret Kate Rodefer, age 103, passed away Jan. 11, 2011, at her home. She was born Sept. 12, 1907, in Washington County, Va. to Joseph and Sara Ellen Hensley, and had resided in the area for most of her life. Kate was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Rodefer; one son, Robert Burris Rodefer; one daughter, Ann Stratton. Survivors include three daughters, Christine Lawrence, Sue Jones, both of Blountville, Frances Stephens and husband, Robert of Charlotte, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren, Randy and Lloyd Rodefer, Pam Whitaker, Joe Albert Jones, Greg Jones, Barbara Whitaker, Mary Lou Rhymer, Jon Jones, Sandra Stephens, Rob Stephens, Laura Alderidge; 17 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at Immanuel Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery. Please visit our website at |
Marion Hibben Phelps Hamar of Charlottesville died on January 5, 2011., Marion was born on October 30, 1927, in Puerto Castilla, Honduras, the third daughter of Dr. Marion "Bruce" and Azelie Hibben Phelps of Lowville, New York. Marion was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, George David Hamar; and her daughter, Kathryn Hamar Godburn., She is survived by four children, Michael B. Hamar of Norfolk, Virginia, Suzanne H. Cassidy of Charlottesville, Virginia, Janie H. Roy of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and G. David Phelps Hamar of Keswick, Virginia; and 10 grandchildren including Lauren, Peter and Victoria Hamar, Kristin and Matthew Godburn, Eric and Kelly Roy, Tyler and Andrew Cassidy, and Kate Hamar. Marion is also survived by two sisters, Mary Alice Isachsen of Troy, New York, and Ann Lopushinsky of Syracuse, New York; three nieces and nephews; a daughter-in-law, Leila Fiery Hamar; two sons-in-law, James Cassidy and Gary Roy; and one granddaughter-in-law, Jenny Roy., Marion, whose father was the medical director for United Fruit Company, spent her idealic childhood in a virtual adventure novel, filled with tales of life aboard steam ships and in the jungles of Central America. After being tutored in the Tropics, Marion graduated from Lowville Academy in 1945 and from Syracuse University in 1949, where she met her future husband. Marion then pursued graduate work at Cornell University., Marion was married on June 3, 1950, in Lowville, New York, and settled on a farm outside Syracuse, New York, where she raised her family and an extensive array of pets including dogs, cats, horses and a variety of other animals, to which her devotion was legendary. She and her family later moved to Virginia Beach before most recently moving to Charlottesville, Virginia. Marion's summer home on Brantingham Lake in the Adirondacks always held a special place in her heart and she enjoyed her last happy stay there in summer of 2010., While principally devoted to her family and children, Marion also pursued an active and dedicated professional life in Cytopathology where she was known for both her very high technical standards as well as her kind interpersonal skills with colleagues. Marion also diligently maintained her family's business interests in Honduras and Panama, with the family's interest in Cerveceria Hondurena, S.A., now in its 101st year., Always active, Marion enjoyed many outdoor activities including water and snow skiing, boating and gardening as well as walking her dogs on the beach. She was a voracious reader who rarely could be found without a book in her hand., Descended from old Connecticut Yankee and New Orleans families, Marion was a wonderful combination of all the best characteristics associated with both regions. While Marion enjoyed relative privilege, she was modest and never forgot the less fortunate, supporting numerous charities for children, animals and the environment and she embodied the ideal in civility, kindness and Christian values often strived for, but very rarely achieved. She was quietly, but very deeply devoted to her Catholic faith. Marion was quite simply extraordinarily kind, fair, empathetic and considerate and her calmness and gentleness could always brighten the day of her family, friends, colleagues, pets and others. Marion's complete devotion to her children and grandchildren was also extraordinary., A funeral mass will be held 1 p.m. Saturday January 15, 2011, at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Charlottesville, Virginia. A reception will follow., Interment will be 11 a.m. Sunday, January 16, 2011, at Princess Anne Memorial Gardens in Virginia Beach., Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewis County Humane Society, 6388 Pine Grove Road, Glenfield, NY 13343 or Hospice of the Piedmont. |
ELZAY, Mark Stuart, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 24, 1955. Until his early retirement, Mark was employed by the VCU-MCV Dental School Bookstore. His mother, Kay Phyllis Grove; and his father, Richard P. Elzay, survive him. Visitation for friends and relatives will be held on Friday, January 14, 2011 at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd., from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Richmond S.P.C.A. Online condolences may be made at woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com. |
In Memory Of Mark Allen Hardison Oct. 14, 1968 - Jan. 11, 2010 My Beloved Husband A golden heart and hard working hands were put to rest, I love you and miss you every single day, You will forever stay deep within my heart. "South on a sandy, white beach." Always and Forever Your Loving Wife, Teresa |
Marquita P. Guinoo VIRGINIA BEACH - Marquita P. Guinoo, 84, passed away on Jan. 9, 2011. www. FamilyChoiceFunerals.com. |
Viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at Union Baptist Church, Williamsburg. Homegoing services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Union Baptist Church with Pastor Clarence R. Bolton officiating. Family will assemble by 12:15 p.m. at 414 Harriet Tubman Drive, Williamsburg, Va. |
Mary L. Kilby On Monday, January 10, 2011, Mrs. Mary L. Kilby, of Haywood, Va., departed this life at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center, Culpeper, Va., surrounded by her family and Pastor after a short illness. She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband, Otis M. Kilby, Sr; her children, John Lee Kilby and his wife, Emma of Culpeper, Va., Otis M. Kilby, Jr. of Haywood, Va., Randy Kilby and his wife, Charlotte of Elkton, Va., Priscilla A. Jackson and her husband, Dallas of Haywood,Va. and Donnie C. Kilby and his wife, Crystal of Haywood, Va.; twelve grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and one great, great- grandchild. Mrs. Kilby is preceded in death by her mother, Rebecca Jane Ruffner; her son, Albert Richard Kirby; her brother, Jesse Earl Ruffner and her sister, Bernice Kilby., Funeral services will be held at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 2054 West Hoover Rd, Haywood, Va., on Saturday, January 15, 2011, at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Viewing will take place Friday, January 14, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Horizon Funeral Home, 750 Old Brandy Road, Culpeper, Va. The family will receive friends at Mount Calvary Baptist Church on Friday, January 14, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, January 15, 2011 from 10 to 11 a.m. Arrangement by, Horizon Funeral Home, (540) 825-9838 |
Mary M. Bonds, Mary M. Bonds, 82, of Charlottesville, Virginia, was peacefully ushered into eternity at the University of Virginia Medical Center on Saturday, January 8, 2011., She was born on September 20, 1928, to the late Burgess and Madeline Coleman., Mary received her education in the Charlottesville Public School System., On August 15, 1997, she married John W. Bonds, who preceded her in death., Mary was employed at University of Virginia Medical Center, where she was a faithful employee until she retired with twenty years of service. She was also employed for many years at the Omni Hotel., Mary joined Pilgrim Baptist Church at an early age where she was a faithful member. After the death of her husband she began attending his church First Baptist Church on Main Street. She would always talk about "how good God is" and the love that the members of the church showed her., Mary attended JABA Adult Day Care Center where she was the oldest attendant. There she learned to make quilts. She loved to play bingo, sing "the blues" and play the piano. During her ten year tenure there she made many friends whom she cherished, among them were Ben Foster, Marilyn Feggans and Jean Bourbeau., For the past ten years, Mary stayed in the home of George and Ingrid Feggans. There she was received as one of the family. They faithfully cared for her until her death., In addition to her husband Mary was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Coleman and Thelma Riley; and one brother, Jerome Coleman., She leaves to cherish her in memory, one brother, Doctor Elijah s. Coleman of Jacksonville, Florida; three nieces, Ramona Parker, Cassandra Tabb, Carlissa Patterson; devoted friends, George and Ingrid Feggans, Niki Feggans and Buddie, Minister Lindsay Baker; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends., A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2011, at JABA Adult Day Care, 674 Hillsdale Drive Charlottesville, Virginia., J.F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
A Celebration of Life officiated by the Rev. Danny Klein will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at the Jamestown Presbyterian Church, 3287 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188. A reception will follow at Patriots Colony. |
May B. Johnson NORFOLK - May B. Johnson went to sleep Friday, Jan. 8, 2011 and did not wake up Saturday morning in the 97th year of her life for breakfast and daily ritual of 20 pain pills and five eye drops. Her son, Ronald R. Johnson and daughter-in-law Emma gave her around the clock care for almost six years. Medicare and Tricare paid for prescriptions and professional services from Health Care Services, (Gentiva, Kelly's, Genesys, and Personal Touch Hospice) and home visits from doctors. They expressed concern and empathy for her pain but she would always tell them what her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ taught in that famous prayer, "Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Then she would have them read Isaiah 33:24, "No more sickness," and Revelation 21:4, "...that he would wipe all tears from their eyes, and there would be no more death, sorrow, and pain have passed away." As time got closer to death she knew it would not be long. So she would remind herself of II Corinthians 4:18, "To keep your eyes on the prize." She knew that she would sleep until that future time, under God's kingdom, that the words of Job 14:15 would apply to her, "You will call and I will answer." When she is resurrected on earth. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for 62 years. May enjoyed teaching people the bible. How happy she was when she helped her mother and sisters to see how serious it is to have a good name with God. So they dedicated their lives to Him. In her door to door ministry she also helped people to get an accurate knowledge of God and Jesus Christ his only begotten son as found in John 17:3. As for her secular work, she was a barber. After practicing on her husband and son for 15 years she loved it so much, she went to barber school. After a 1000 hour course she finished it in 1959 and got her Master Barber License for Virginia and opened her first shop on Thayer Street in Chesterfield Heights in the 1960s. Then to Lafayette Boulevard and Chesapeake Boulevard. She was often amused when more than one man would come into her shop and see a woman barber. When they would go home their wives would say, "Who cut your hair?" Answer, a woman barber. The next time the wife would come in and tell her, "It was the best haircut he ever had." Word got around. Finally, in 1985 she had to give up barbering because of a torn rotator cuff that could not be repaired. She is survived by her son, Ronald R. Johnson and wife Emma; two sisters, Louise McCormack of Escondido, Calif., and Ruby Asbury and husband John of San Diego. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3662 Humboldt St., Norfolk VA 23513. You may pay your condolences at www.smithandwilliamsnorfolk.com. |
MELVIN FRED HARMAN FLOYD-On June 15, 1919, Martin and Cordelia Weddle Harman were blessed with their eleventh and final child. They named their son Melvin Fred, and all his life everyone would call him Fred. He grew up on Bunky Run near the banks of Burks Fork Creek in Willis, Virginia, close to where his ancestors settled in the 1780's. He worked hard from a young age, learning to plow the fields with horses by the time he was five (or so he said). His father taught him how to build caskets and furniture and to "doctor" animals. For many years people from miles around would call on him for help with their sick cattle. Fred, like many others in his family, had a wicked sense of humor. Fred left the family farm during the great Depression to work for the Civilian Conservation Corps and to help construct the Blue Ridge Parkway. This was good preparation for being called to active duty during, . He served as a military policeman at the Norfolk Naval Base. Upon his return home, he married his sweetheart, Minnie Belcher, on September 16, 1944. They were blessed with 66 years together. They lived for many years only two miles from Fred's family home place. In 1989 they moved closer to "town" (Floyd). Fred worked on his small farm growing crops and milking cows while also working for the State Highway Department, Federal Park Service, and in his retirement years, assisting his nephew Carlin Maberry at Maberry Funeral Home. He was a member of the American Legion and Odd Fellows for many years. On December 29, 2010, with his family by his side, Fred was called home to Jesus. Besides his parents Fred is predeceased by all his siblings, Arlie Tobler, Annie Maberry, Mary Lee Hodges, Nancy Smith, Ruth Weddle, Harvey, Otho, Burnett, Charlie, and Harry. He is survived by: his daughter and son-in-law, Hilda and Howard Dickerson of Willis; son, Norman Harman and fianc‚ Cherie Horton of Riner; grandchildren, Jennifer Tunstall of Willis and Benjamin Webb of Floyd. His great-grandchildren Jared and Evan Richardson and Carter Tunstall brought him much joy. He was delighted that Carter inherited his sense of humor. Fred is also survived by: many nieces and nephews including his nephew and good friend Hubert Harman; his sisters-in-law Monnie Lovins of Christiansburg, Lula Harris of Radford, and Pauline Bolt of Meadows of Dan. He had wonderful caregivers Michelle Smith, Cherie Horton, Dr. Susan Osborne, and the staff at Skyline Nursing Home. He was blessed with a loving church family at Little River Baptist Church. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2011 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Allan Vass officiating. Interment followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Willis. The family received friends from 5 to 7 pm on Saturday, January 1, 2011at the funeral home. Fred will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but we know he will be busy making the angels laugh. Until we meet again Daddy, we love you. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be made by visiting |
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Condolences can be paid to the family members at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, in the Day Chapel. The funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m., Father Peter Tran will be officiating with interment following in Peninsula Memorial Park. |
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Alice R Morris CHESAPEAKE - On Jan. 9, 2011, Alice R. Morris peacefully transitioned from the earthly world to the eternal Kingdom. She is ..... |
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Margaret C. Murray FRANKLIN - Margaret Ann Caldwell Murray, 89, widow of Dr. John Alexander Murray, passed away Jan. 12, 2011 at Southampton Memorial ..... |
Myrtle Adel Bare, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011. She was the daughter of the late James and Pearl Bland Alvis; and the widow of Kendall Bare. Mrs. Bare was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights and a former member of Ocran United Methodist Church in Sutherland., She is survived by her daughters, Patricia B. Sinkiewicz and husband, John, Deborah B. Tomlin and husband, Charles, all of Colonial Heights; son, Kendall R. Bare and wife, Teresa, of Chesterfield; two sisters, Grace A. Daniel of Urbana, and Georgia A. Johnson of Henrico; 14 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren., A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Deborah Fair officiating. Interment will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, Va. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at |
BARE, Myrtle Adel, of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011. She was the daughter of the late James and Pearl Bland Alvis; and the widow of Kendall Bare. Mrs. Bare was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights and a former member of Ocran United Methodist Church in Sutherland. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia B. Sinkiewicz and husband, John, Deborah B. Tomlin and husband, Charles, all of Colonial Heights; son, Kendall R. Bare and wife, Teresa, of Chesterfield; two sisters, Grace A. Daniel of Urbana and Georgia A. Johnson of Henrico; 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2011 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Reverend Deborah Fair officiating. Interment will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, Va. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
EHRHART, Myrtle Marie Pate, 84, of Cartersville, died January 11, 2011. She is survived by her two daughters, Dianne Burch and Gloria M. Conway, both of Cartersvillle; son, Raymond Tilghman of Henrico; two brothers, seven sisters, six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday (tonight) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Funeral service will be held Friday 11 a.m. in the Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church, 1313 Cartersville Road, Cartersville. Interment church cemetery. |
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Betty Brittle Nance JACKSON - Betty Brittle Nance, 91, passed away Jan. 9, 2011 after a long illness. Mrs. Nance was born on April ..... |
Nancy Jane Cunningham Watson Nancy Jane Cunningham Watson, 92,of Morgantown, W.Va. passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011. She had been living at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg for the last year. She was born in Mannington, W.Va., Nov. 14, 1918, the daughter of the late Albert and Elsie Davis Cunningham. She was a graduate of Bowling Green Kentucky Business School and worked for Fairmont Supply in Fairmont, W.V. before her marriage. She later worked for West Virginia University in the Foreign Student Office. She traveled extensively throughout the world with her husband during his tenure with the U.S. Government. She was active in Service League and Wesley United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leighton G. Watson and three of her four sisters; Ethel Eishenbaugh, Alice Leake, and Eleanor Bradley. She is survived by her daughters Joy Lamb and her husband Skip, of Lynchburg, and Carol Gezon and her husband Bruce, of Murrysville, Penn. She has four grandchildren, Tristan Gezon Morales and her husband Bryan, of New York City, Kirstin Skaar Fendig and Erik Skaar, of Charlottesville and Christopher Gezon, of Springdale, Utah. Her surviving sister is Mary Jo Eichelberger and her husband Tom, of Sarasota, Fla. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 1021 New Hampshire Ave. Lynchburg with the Rev. Catharine Montgomery officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westminster Canterbury Fellowship Fund, 501 VES Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 or Wesley United Methodist Church, 503 North High Street, Morgantown, WV 26505, Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road, (434) 239-2405, is assisting her family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www. heritagefuneralandcremation.com |
Nannie Jane Popp ST. PAUL, Va. Nannie Jane Popp, 81, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, at Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol Tennessee. She was born in Clinchco, Va. The daughter of the late Leman and Lula Hughes Skeens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Popp. She is survived by one sister, Celia King of Dante, Va.; one special nephew, Jr. Salyers and wife, Stephanie of Bluefield, Va.; one special niece, Lucille Castle and husband, Earl of Castlewood, Va.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services and Interment for Nannie Jane Popp will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, with the Rev. John A. Kiser officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood. On line condolences may be sent to the Popp family through our website at |
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Lakshmi Narasimhan CHESAPEAKE - Rajalakshmi Narasimhan, 85, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 after a short illness. She was the beloved mother of five daughters; ..... |
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Jan 13, 2011 The funeral for Obie Dillard Hairston, 90, of Martinsville, who died Jan. 8, 2011, was held Wednesday at Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Thurman O. Echols Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Hairston family cemetery in Axton. Pallbearers were Glen Hairston, Joe Watkins, Ivan Hairston, Byron Hairston, Ronnie Dixon and Tony Hairston. Arrangements were by Hines Funeral Services. |
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Opal Marie Smith Brannock, A memorial service for Opal Marie Smith Brannock of Waynesboro, Virginia, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2011, at First Baptist Church by the Reverend David Washburn., She departed this life on Monday, January 10, at the age of 87, having been born July 14, 1923, in Neosho County, Kansas, the daughter of Neal R. Smith and Irene (Clower) Smith., She graduated from William Jewell College of Liberty, Mo., with a degree in Spanish in anticipation of becoming a missionary in South America. However, while on an interim mission trip to southwest Virginia, she caught the attention of Boyd James Brannock whom she later married and built a life together for 46 years., The couple made their home in Waynesboro in 1949, where Mrs. Brannock became a full time director of youth at First Baptist Church. Later, she taught Weekday Religious Education in the city and county schools. She attended the University of Virginia to obtain her teaching certification. She served as a substitute teacher in the City of Waynesboro school system which to her students must have seemed like decades. While loving the challenge of teaching, she commanded attention and exactness in the classroom., Her love of mission work never dimmed, finding expression in mission trips to Siberia, China, Hungary, and three trips to Costa Rica, the last of which ushered in her 85th birthday. She concluded her travels in 2009 with a safari to South Africa., In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Chester C. Smith., She is survived by her four children, Betty Boyd Hardy and her husband, P. Howard Hardy; her sons, Shane Smith Brannock, J. Von Brannock and Boyce Brannock and his wife, Deneen D. Brannock. She was blessed with two granddaughters, Shanna B. Mena and her husband, Danny Mena, and Phoebe Marie Brannock; and a great-grandson, Liam N. Mena. Also surviving are two brothers, Dale E. Smith and his wife, Beverly Ann Smith, and Lester L. Smith, and his wife, Janet Smith, and the widow of Chester C. Smith, Marjie Smith; along with numerous nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews., A private interment will be held prior to the memorial service., The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2011, at McDow Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Waynesboro or the Waynesboro First Aid Crew. |
WILLIAMSBURG - Ordway B. Gates Jr., Army Air Corps veteran, accomplished aerospace engineer, beloved husband of Dawn N. Gates and father of eight children, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011. He was 89. |
Oscar Duane Harris Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday Jan. 15, 2011, at Rose Union Baptist Church at Piney River. Family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church. Survivors include his parents Lorraine Harris and Frank Clark. His sister Melody Butler, brothers Adrian, Frank, Nathan and Justin and grandmother Mary Jane Harris. Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston (434) 263-4097. |
The funeral service for Mr. Otis Brown will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at Union Branch Baptist Church, 11521 River Road, Chesterfield, Va., the Rev. Gregory Howard, pastor, eulogist. The interment in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 12:30 p.m. at the church., The family will assemble noon at 11830 River Road, Petersburg, Va. (Chesterfield, Va.) the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 590-9878. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Brown online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
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Pearlie Elizabeth Birchett, 73, of 94 Union St., Apt 706, Jersey City, N.J., departed this life on Jan. 6, 2011, at Jersey City Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe L. Birchett; and parents, Earl and Susie Winfield; three brothers, Clarence, Clifton and James Marshall Winfield., She is survived by: six sisters, Gloria Lowery (William), Earlene Edwards, Janette Winfield, and Nancy Winfield, all of Waverly, Brenda Massenburg (Joseph) of Prince George, Lucy Lewis (Clyde) of Portsmouth; two brothers, Earl Winfield of Courtland and William Earl Winfield (Malinda) of Waverly; and one godson, James Winfield; two devoted cousins, Wendell and Tyrone Bates of Jersey City, N.J.; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and nephews, cousins, and friends., A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at Mt. Moriah United Church of Christ, 12499 Old Forty Road, Homeville. The Rev. Freddie Hines will eulogize. The interment will follow in the Mt. Moriah Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan.14, 2011, at the Peace-Bland Chapel, Waverly. The family will receive relatives and friends at 25443 Sussex Drive, Waverly, and may be contacted by calling (804) 834-3313., Arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at |
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Henry E. Perry Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Henry Elijah Perry Jr., 73, of the 400 block of Jacqueline Ave. passed away Jan. 7, 2011. ..... |
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Marilyn Potter DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Marilyn Potter, who resided at The Terrace of Daytona Beach, entered her eternal home Jan. 6, 2011. Marilyn ..... |
Ralph H. Lane MAPLE - Ralph H. Lane, 82, left his home on this earth he cherished so dearly Jan. 11, 2011. Ralph was the youngest of nine children, born to Annie Laura Harper and William Joseph Lane Sept. 1, 1928. He was born and raised in Rocky Mount, N.C. Among one of the many stories we loved to hear, was how he became the state champion in marble shooting. In 1943, with the help of his mother, he joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 14. Before the age of 17, he had fought in seven major battles. He served in the U.S. Navy through the duration of World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars. The love and passion he felt for his country will forever be instilled in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. When we hear the Star Spangled Banner, our hands will reach for our hearts and Daddy will always be there with us. When we hear "America the Beautiful," we will remember singing it with Daddy in the car. When Kate Smith sings "God Bless America," we will remember Daddy telling us no one could sing it like Kate. Eleven years later, he returned to Rocky Mount and married our Mama, the late Willa Lane. Ralph would spend the next 12 years serving our country in the U.S. Navy. Ralph and his family moved to Coinjock, N.C., in 1967 where they started a bait and tackle business that today is known as Currituck Sports I and II. Ralph is survived by three daughters, Cynthia Spain and husband Kevin of Poplar Branch, Melody Lane of Palm Bay, Fla., and Sybil O'Neal, and husband, Ed of Maple; nine grandchildren, Amber Wessel and husband Dr. Richard F. Wessel Jr. of Elizabeth City, Ashley Beacham, and wife Ashley of Kailua, Hawaii, Samantha Page, and husband Jarrod of Aydlett, Michael Harris, and wife Jennifer of Melbourne, Fla., Zachary Harris of Wilmington, N.C., Dustin Spain of Winter Park, Fla., Joshua Harris, and wife Amy of Tuscon, Ariz., and Megan Spain of Poplar Branch; five great-grandchildren, Lauren Lea Wessel, Miles Lane Beacham, Faith Evan Dodson, Emerson O'Neal Page, and Kenley Arlene Harris; and one sister, Rachel Noel of Fredricksburg, Va. Ralph was predeceased by his wife, Willa Lane and great-granddaughter, Victoria Noel Wessel. Ralph will also be missed by his beloved dog, Georgette. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. in West Lawn Cemetery in Elizabeth City, N.C. The family will receive friends following the service and at other times at the residence of the daughter, Sybil and Ed O'Neal, 3537 Caratoke Highway, Maple. The family of Mr. Lane wishes to thank family and friends for their love, support and prayers during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel of Elizabeth City, is serving the Lane family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.twifordfh.com. |
Ramona H. Mapp SUFFOLK - Services for Dr. Ramona Hartley Mapp will be held at 11 a.m. today in Churchland Baptist Church. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. |
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Richard A. Whiting, 100, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Jan. 11, 2011. He was a native of Oradell, N.J., and the son of the late Richard A. and Mabel Brown Whiting. While spending the summer of 1933 with cousins in New Brunswick, Canada, he met his future wife, Doris McLaughlin. They married in 1935 and lived briefly in Oradell, N.J., and New Brunswick, Canada, before moving to Petersburg in 1950. After he retired from Allied Chemical (Honeywell), he was a toll attendant on the Richmond–Petersburg Turnpike and later worked at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home until he reached the age of 80. He also gave driving lessons to many in the Tri-Cities area during the 1950s and 1960s., He was preceded in death by a grandson, David Todd Whiting. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Doris Whiting of Colonial Heights; sons, Robert Whiting (Anita) of Sutherland, David Whiting (JoAnne) of Colonial Heights; daughter, Nancy Crawford (Robert) of Stafford; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, special cousins in Canada, Bernice Brown, Mary Everett, and Velma Murch; and many nieces and nephews., He was a member of Ettrick United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir for 40 years. He loved trains and was a member of the Old Dominion Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society for over 50 years. He and Doris spent many summers in New Brunswick, Canada, staying in the log cabin that he built in 1933 as a vacation home for his mother., The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service, where a memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Ettrick United Methodist Church, 21302 Chesterfield Avenue, Ettrick, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at |
A funeral service for Deacon Richard Gee Walker, 92, 0f 316 Carson Road, Carson, who departed this life on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, will be held at noon, Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church, Carson, where the pastor, the Rev. David Flemming, will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family is asked to assemble at 11:30 a.m. on the day of the service at the church., Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
Robert L. Rebein Robert L. Rebein, 80, of Scottsville, Virginia, and formerly of Springfield, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2011, at home surrounded by his loving family., Bob was born in Ellinwood, Kansas, on December 4, 1930, to life-long residents Joseph and Louise Rebein., In 1969, Bob served as an attorney and investigator in the United States House of Representatives. He joined the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1971, and was appointed its Managing Director a year later. In 1976, he was appointed to the executive staff of the Internal Revenue Service, serving as Assistant Commissioner (Inspection) from 1979 until his retirement in 1985. During his government career, Bob received numerous commendations and awards for superior performance, including the 1985 Presidential Rank Award in the Senior Executive Service for sustained superior performance in management., Following retirement, Bob remained active professionally, serving as an investigator for the United States House of Representatives, and a number of other government agencies, including the FBI. Bob also was an active member of St. George's parish and Bread of Life, a non-denominational program that provides healthy food to those in need., Bob was a loyal friend. He had a sharp wit and an amazing sense of humor. He loved to travel and enjoyed the outdoors throughout his life, spending time camping, hunting and fishing with his family and friends. Visitors to his farm were always enamored with his ability to "call" catfish to the water's surface. Bob was generous and honest, but most of all, he devoted his life to what gave him his greatest joy-his family., Bob was a loving husband, father and grandfather and is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Grace; two daughters, Cynthia A. Myers and her husband Fred, Oakton, Virginia, and Karen L. McGann and her husband, Kenneth, of Dublin, Ohio; two sons, Mark J. and his wife, Julia, of Kansas City, Missouri, and Scott F. and his wife, Lori, of North Potomac, Maryland; and 13 beautiful grandchildren. He also is survived by his sister K. Phillys Bartels of Olathe, Kansas; one nephew and three nieces., A Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2011, at The Church of St. George in Scottsville, Virginia, followed by interment and a reception., Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville is handling the arrangements. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Robert Mitchell Jr., 57 passed away peacefully at his residence in his sleep. A viewing will be held on Jan. 14, 2010, from noon to 6 p.m. Services will be held on Jan. 15, 2011, at 4 p.m. at Restoration and Faith Ministry. |
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Robert William Brown, 53, of Madison, died on Monday, January 10, 2011, at his residence., He was born on March 23, 1957, in Alexandria, the son of the late Hugh Macon Brown and Luby Buchanan Brown., He is survived by his wife, Joann Brown of Madison; two sons, Dylan Macon Brown and Fletcher Brown, both of Florida; one sister, Barbara Ann Brown of Alexandria; and five grandchildren., A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2011, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison. |
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Daniel Robinson Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Daniel "Dee" or "Danny" Robinson Jr., 39, passed away Jan. 9, 2011 at Riverside Hospital in Newport News. ..... |
Roger LeRoy Evans BRISTOL, Tenn. The family of Roger LeRoy Evans, will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at Weaver Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Painter Creek Lake Club. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children's Advocacy Center of Sullivan Co., 150 Blountville Bypass Blountville, TN 37617-4575; Bethany Baptist Fellowship, Columbia Rd., Bristol, TN; or Haven of Rest, 624 Anderson St., Bristol, TN 37620. Online condolences may be registered at |
Ronnie David Coleman NEWPORT NEWS - Ronnie David Coleman, 63, passed away suddenly Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 with his beloved dogs, Ginger and Snow by his side. Survivors include his ex-wife, Gale Coleman; sister, Jane Falls and husband Mike of Norfolk; son, Eric Christopher Coleman; grandson, Elijah Logan Coleman; three nephews, David, Travis and Todd Falls; and Ronnie's daughter, Catherine Coleman. Donations may be made to SPCA, 523 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
DILLEY, Rose Mary, 62, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at the home of her brother. Born March 26, 1948, in Meherrin,Va., she was preceded in death by her parents, Iva and Morton Arrington; and brother, Phillip Arrington. Rose was loving and caring and always surrounded by friends, many of them lifelong. She is survived by her son, Parrish; brother, Tracy Arrington (Danease); grandson, Clinton Smith; sister, Melvin Fleming (Alvis); uncle, Allen Barker; aunt, Doris Ann Barker; nephews, Todd Arrington (Julie), Kevin Arrington; great-nieces, Ellie and Madelyne; great-nephews, Ty and Trey; cousins, Trudy Willis and Deborah Barker; two very special friends, Kelley Cunningham and Carolyn Ballou; and her special pet, Baxter. Special thanks to her caregiver, Lucille; and to all of Rose's co-workers for their support and dedication during her illness. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, January 13, 2011, at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10), Richmond, where funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday. Interment will follow at 3:30 p.m., in Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Richmond, Va. Please reassemble at the grave. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy., Suite 300, Charlottesville, Va. 22911, or Odyssey HealthCare, 2801 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Va. 23834. |
Mrs. Rose T. Moye of 1507 Lakeside Drive, Prince George, Va. died on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, at Johnston Willis Medical Center, Richmond, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
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Gladys L. Roseland GRANDY - Gladys L. Roseland, 76, passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. Born in Red Ash, Va., to the late Lillie ..... |
SMITHFIELD - Roy Diggs, 71, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at the VA Medical Center, in Hampton, Va. |
Roy Kessler Tucker Sr. Roy Kessler Tucker Sr. 84, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, in Autumn Care Nursing & Rehab in Altavista. Born April 26, 1926, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Terry Henry Tucker and Eunice Edmunds Tucker. He was predeceased by two brothers, Willie Tucker, and Clarence Tucker; and six sisters, Janie Fisher, Mabel Saunders, Irma Lewis, Ruth Power, Juanita Marr and Odell McDonald. Mr. Tucker was a former employee with Gulf Oil (Chevron). He was a Mason, and enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He is survived by three sons, Roy K. (Jerry) Tucker Jr., of Hurt, Paul David Tucker, of Danville, and Samuel T. Tucker, of Gretna; two daughters, Gail L. Tucker, of Tampa, Fla., and Evelyn (June) Barbour, of Gretna; one sister, Eldean Scruggs, of Powhatan; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at Colbert-Moran Chapel by the Rev. Jack Barrett. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at Colbert Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence of his daughter, Evelyn (June) Barbour, 2761 Marina Drive, Gretna. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Tunstall Fire and Rescue Department, P.O. Box 575, Danville, VA 24543, or to the Shriners Hospital for children. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com. |
Mrs. Rozelle "Rockie" Eckford Dinwiddie of Augusta, Georgia, died on Saturday, January 8, 2011, at Brandon Wilde in Evans, Georgia., Memorial services will be held at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church 2 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2011, with the Reverend Leslie Holmes officiating., Mrs. Dinwiddie was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-eight years, Doctor J. Gray Dinwiddie., Her survivors include two sons, Stephen G. and his wife, Lesley C. Dinwiddie, and George R. and his wife, Gail D. Dinwiddie; two daughters, Martha D. and her husband, Fordyce H. Mason and Susan D. and husband, Dr. William C. Small; one brother, Jason I. Eckford; two sisters, Margaret E. Smith and Dorothy E. Wooster; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren., Mrs. Dinwiddie grew up in Portsmouth and Charlottesville, Virginia. For a time during World War II, she served as a volunteer in the American Red Cross Motor Corps while also working as a bank teller and accountant. After their marriage, she moved with her husband to Clemson, South Carolina, where he was a professor of chemistry. In 20 years there, she was very active in her church as a Sunday school teacher and crib nursery caregiver, Troop Leader and Consultant for the Girl Scouts organization, the YMCA summer day camp, and other community activities., In 1968, she moved to Augusta, Georgia, where her husband was the Dean of Arts and Sciences at Augusta College. There she was very involved in Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church serving again in the crib nursery for 17 years, was ordained as a Ruling Elder in 1982, and was honored in 1994 with Presbyterian Women Honorary Life Membership. Along with her husband Gray, she volunteered full time with Habitat for Humanity for eight years as treasurer, head of acquisitions, and builder as well as The Georgia Partners Association., They were both awarded the Town and Gown Award in 1987 and the Augusta State University President's Award in 1999. She also served as treasurer for the Friends of the Augusta Library and for the Augustans Together for which she was honored with the Outstanding Service Award in 2000. Throughout Dean Dinwiddie's tenure, she organized, prepared, and hosted large dinner parties introducing new college faculty. Furthermore, she designed and made the prototype for the official flag for the city of Augusta. She and Gray supported and chaperoned the Augusta College Jazz Ensemble and the Chamber Choir as well as generally supporting other arts groups in Augusta., Mrs. Dinwiddie's family extends sincere thanks to Janet Petersen and her select group of dedicated caregivers who cared for her so diligently in her final months., If so desired, memorials may be made to the Dinwiddie Scholarship fund at Augusta State University, c/o Helen Hendee, 2500 Walton Way, Maxwell Alumni House, Augusta, GA 30904 or to Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 2261 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904., The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service in the Fellowship Hall. |
SEAFORD - Rudolph Louis Blaha, 89, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg after a brief illness. |
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In loving memory of our dear mother, Sarah Gray, who passed away January 13, 2003. From Theresa, Wilbert, daughter-in-law, Bernice, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren |
Benjamin, Sammie Happy Birthday Dad! We love and miss you so much. ~Your Children and Grandchildren |
Sandra Lee Cline CHURCH HILL, Tenn. Sandra Lee Cline, 71, beloved wife, mother, nana and friend, went to her heavenly home to be in the arms of God and her parents on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. She loved her family, music, crafts and animals. Sandra was a friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Donald Sturdevant. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Lt. Col. Paul W. Cline, retired of Bristol Virginia; children, Erica Lynn Cline of San Diego, Wendy Anne Lucas and husband, Brett of Centreville,Va., Stacy Leigh Barnett and husband, Tim of Kingsport, Tenn.; grandchildren, Kylie, Christian, Sean, Sienna, Brianna, and Abigail Lee; and friend, Tiffany Lee Davis. A celebration of life will be held at later date with the Rev. Randall Shupe offi ciating. The family wishes to thank everyone for their overwhelming love and support during this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington D.C. 20090. Please visit |
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Virgil E. Sawyer SUFFOLK - Virgil E. "Buzz" Sawyer, 83, passed away Jan. 11, 2011. Mr. Sawyer was a native of Portsmouth. He was ..... |
Selina Langhorne Davenport Forbes Selina Langhorne Davenport Forbes was the third of nine children born to the late Bessie and Albert G. Langhorne Sr. on Janu. 25, 1912. She graduated from Dunbar High School and received a bachelor's degree from West Virginia State College (now University). She studied French and Italian, with a minor concentration in music, and she was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She and her first husband, Willis H. Davenport, resided in Greenville, N.C., where she taught French, music, and history at C.M. Eppes High School. She later taught French at J.H. Rose High School and was recognized by the North Carolina Governor, Jim Hunt, as being an exemplary teacher. She assisted her husband throughout his lengthy illness and several years later, she met and married Toney Forbes. She retired from teaching on July 1, 1974. She played the piano and organ for churches within her community. She also taught private pupils applied voice, piano and organ. She moved back to Lynchburg to be with her remaining family in 1998. She transitioned peacefully on Jan. 7, 2011, at Heritage Green Assisted Living. She is survived by one brother, William D. Langhorne; a devoted niece and nephew, Linda L. Donaldson (David) and Theordore R. Langhorne Jr. (Jessica); a niece, Richie L. Queen (Calvin); three great nephews, Theodore R. Langhorne III, Tinsley J. Langhorne and Calvin Queen; a great niece, Wistar L. Rhodes; two great great-nephews, Scott and Noah Rhodes; two cousins, Herbert Thompson (Gladys) and Alease Dillard; a devoted sister-in-law, Carolyn P. Langhorne; a niece-in-law, Audrey H. Langhorne; a special student Dr. Mickey Thomas Terry; a valued friend Lucille Gorham; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be conducted 11 am, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at Eighth Street Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery. The family is receiving friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the church. The cortege will assemble at the church. Condolences may be emailed to comfuneral@aol.com Community Funeral Home directing. |
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Andre R. Seward NORFOLK - Andre R. Seward, 52, of the 400 block of E. Olney Road passed away Jan. 8, 2011. He was ..... |
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Carroll W. Sheriff EDENTON - Carroll Whichard Sheriff, 98, of Edenton House, died there Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Mrs. Sheriff was born in Norfolk ..... |
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Dell S. Skinner VIRGINIA BEACH - Dell S. Skinner, 71, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 10, 2011. She was born in ..... |
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Lee R. Smith NORFOLK - Lee R. Smith, 88, of the 1400 block of Meads Road, passed away Jan. 11, 2011 in Virginia Beach. ..... |
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Frances W. Speight VIRGINIA BEACH - Frances Wilroy Speight, 89, passed away Jan. 11, 2011. Arrangements are pending with Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel. ..... |
Stratton Howard Franklin Stratton Howard Franklin, 85, of Appomattox, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at Babcock Manor. He was the husband of Doris Tinnell Franklin, of Richmond. Born in Appomattox County, on Oct. 29, 1925, he was a son of the late Robert Sterling (Doc) and Mattie Carwile Franklin. Stratton was a member of Bible Baptist Church, a WW II Army veteran, a retired carpenter, and had been a member of the Carpenters Union #388 for 64 years. In addition to his wife he is survived by a sister, Catherine McFall, of Lynchburg; a brother, Dillard L. Franklin and his wife, Margie M. Franklin; a sister-in-law, Shirley Franklin all of Appomattox; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond S. Franklin. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at Bible Baptist Church by the Rev. Robert E. Lee. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery.The family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home today, Thursday, Jan. 13, from 7 to 8 p.m. and other times at the home of Dillard and Margie Franklin, 1780 Franklin Farm Lane. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Babcock Manor for their loving care of Stratton. Those wishing to make memorial contributions please consider the American Heart Association , 2395 South Fork Road, Appomattox, Va. 24522 or a charity of your choice. Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Appomattox is serving the family and an online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com |
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Maria Dinglasan Tesoro VIRGINIA BEACH - Maria Dinglasan Tesoro, 96, passed away peacefully Jan. 10, 2011. The family will receive friends from 6 to ..... |
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Theodore Eliot Keats, Theodore E. Keats, M.D., died peacefully, Friday, December 10, 2010, in Charlottesville., Interment was Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at the University of Virginia Cemetery., A memorial celebration of Dr. Keats' wonderful life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2011, at Old Cabell Hall, University of Virginia, Charlottesville., In keeping with Dr. Keats continued focus on education and love of Radiology, he requested any donations be made to The Keats Society Education Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 800776, Charlottesville, VA 22908., Teague Funeral Home is assisting the family. |
GARRISON, Little Miss Tyra, age 11, entered into eternal life December 31, 2010. Left cherishing beautiful memories are her mother, Elaine Garrison; father, Kynn Garrison; three sisters, one brother, paternal grandparents, maternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, other relatives and the Jackson Ward community, Friends Association for Children and the City of Richmond. Viewing will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 1st and Federal Streets. A celebration of life will be held Friday, 12 noon, at the Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 913 N. First Street. Pastor Kenneth Dennis officiating. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. |
Velma P. Watts Frieden NORFOLK - Velma Phillips Watts Frieden, 83, passed away Jan. 11, 2011. She was born in Norfolk June 8, 1927 to Ferdinand and Dorothy Phillips. She is survived by her children, Tom Watts (Merry), Dotty Watts Kello (George), and Peggy Watts Gup (Ted) and stepdaughter, Brooke Frieden Praw (Izak) and her brother, Philly Phillips (Barbara). She had nine grandchildren and two great-grand daughters. Val graduated from Maury High School and attended Hollins College. She dropped out to marry the love of her life, Stanley S. Watts, on Dec. 27, 1947. They were married 25 years before Stan died in 1972. She then married Dr. Julian Frieden in 1975 and moved to California, where she lived until 2007, when she moved back to Norfolk after Dr. Frieden's death. She was first and foremost a mother; she also volunteered all of her life in hospitals and was one of the first heart family support volunteers. She also loved to play golf, to travel, and to spend weeks at Virginia Beach in the summer with her children and grandchildren. A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, Jan. 14, at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, 1501 Colonial Ave., from 5:30 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions could be made to the charity of your choice. |
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Naomi Venable VIRGINIA BEACH - Naomi "Boogie" Venable, 69, of the 900 block of Wolfpack Court passed away Jan. 11, 2011. She was born ..... |
Vernon P. Slusser Sr., 91, of Brodnax, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, in the W.S. Hundley Annex, South Hill, Va. Mr. Slusser was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Margaret Slusser; and was a mechanic with Broadway Garage for 35 years. He is survived by his son, Vernon P. Slusser Jr. and his wife, Billie; a daughter, Mae S. Griffin and her husband, Curtis; three grandchildren, D. Keith Griffin, Patricia Diane Hayden and Rose Mary Bindschatal; five great-grandchildren, Jessica Griffin, David Hayden Jr., Michael Hayden, April Denison and Christopher Francis; a brother, Hurldy Mac Slusser; and numerous nieces and nephews., A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, in the Appomattox Cemetery., Arrangements are by the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Ave., Hopewell, Va. Condolences may be registered at: |
Virginia Ann Davis-Elliott On the morning of Jan. 11, 2011, God called Virginia Ann Davis-Elliott to eternal rest. She was born Oct. 21, 1920, in Bedford Co., to the late Edmund Willie Davis and the late Rose Goode Davis; the third of twelve children. She was the wife of Deacon Alfred Alexander Elliott Sr. who preceded her in death. Virginia joined Altha Grove Baptist Church at an early age and remained a faithful member until God called her home. Throughout her dedication, she served as a Deaconess for over fifty years and, Program Committee Chairman for the Sanctuary Ministry. At Long Mountain Baptist Church, she was a faithful Watch Care servant along side her husband. She also served as a Deaconess, Secretary of the Senior Choir, and member of the Hospitality Committee. In addition to her parents and loving husband, Alfred Elliott Sr., she was preceded in death by a daughter, Evora Ann Jones Smith; six siblings, Lelia, James, Giles, Paul, Moses and, Charlie; two great grandchildren, Noah and Christian Elliott. Virginia leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Alfred Alexander Elliott, Jr. (Jill), of Salem, Richard Winston Elliott (Cynthia), of Lynchburg, two daughters Paulette Jones (Melvin), and Lula Elliott, both of Lynchburg, six grandchildren, Cynthia Dixon (Spencer), Lisa Reed, Angela Revely (Rev. Benjamin Revely Jr.), Jenny Smith, Byron Elliott (Charrnika), and Brent Elliott (Carin); 11 great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Jeremy, Isaiah, Gabriel, Denise, Tiajera, Kaleb, India, Promyss, Devante and Leigh. She also leaves two brothers Edmond Davis (Lillian) of Stanford, Conn.., Albert Davis (Gladene), of Lynchburg, three sisters Pauline Ducksworth, of Stanford, Conn.., Emma Haley and Lucy Marshall (Layton), of Lynchburg, four sisters-in-law Barbara Davis, Reena Davis, Matilda Davis, and Nellie Joyner; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and many relatives and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at Altha Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Thomas Harper officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Her remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 2892 Eastbrook Rd. The cortege will assemble at the funeral home. Condolences may be emailed to comfuneral@aol.com Community Funeral Home directing. |
W. Scott Lockard Jr. RAVEN, Va. Pastor W. Scott Lockard Jr., age 70, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol Tennessee. Born Nov. 1, 1940, at Altoona, Pa., he was a son of the late Winfield Scott Lockard Sr. and Della Marie Cramer Lockard. Pastor Lockard attended, and graduated from Fundamental Holiness Bible College. He served as supply pastor at Doran Wesleyan Church for many years. Survivors include his wife, Betty Louise Lute Lockard; one son, Jason Scott Lockard of the home; one daughter, Renee Michelle Lester and husband, Terry of Tazewell, Va.; two grandchildren, Terry Lee Lester Jr. and Miranda Michelle Lester, both of Tazewell; and one brother, Paul S. Lockard of Altoona. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, where funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Ron Hager, the Rev. Greg Reynolds, and the Rev. Dr. Thomas A. Conley officiating. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be sent to the family at |
CUMMINGS - Walt 04/05/53 - 01/08/09 We hope you are resting in peace - we still miss you. |
CARSON - Wanda 'Sam' Perkinson, 47, of Carson, Va., went to be with her Lord, and her beloved Daddy, Dillard Yeatts, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. |
Wellington H. Lewis BLUFFTON, S.C. - Wellington Harrill Lewis, known to many as "Wimpy," died at his home in Bluffton, S.C. on Dec. 30, 2010 of complications from Park- inson's disease. He was 91. Wellington Lewis was born in Fallston, N.C., on June 30, 1919, the son of John C. and Georgia Lewis. After graduating from Fallston High School, he worked his way through the University of North Carolina where he earned six varsity letters in track and cross country. He was a member of the Golden Fleece and the Order of the Grail. Upon graduation with a B.S. in commerce, he was commissioned in the Navy in April of 1942, and served as a supply officer on the USS Smith (DD-378) in the Pacific during World War II. He earned an M.B.A. from George Washington University in 1957. He retired from the Navy in 1970 as a captain and immediately went to work for the Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C., where he served as superintendent of documents and assistant public printer. After retiring from GPO, he helped his wife Peggy with her antique shop, "Treasures and Challenges," in Vienna, Va. He loved golf, gardening and softball, and played on the winning "over 80" team in the 1999 Senior Softball World Series. Mr. Lewis is survived by his second wife, Virginia; two children, Dr. Donald Wray Lewis of Norfolk and Sharon Lewis Morris of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; one granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Morris of Washington, D.C.; and a great-granddaughter, Hailey Wray Love of Washington, D.C. Two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Lewis Hull of Fallston, N.C., and Mrs. Polly Lewis Francis of Piscataway, N.J., also survive him. His first wife, Margaret Webster Lewis died in 1989. Interment will be Tuesday, April 19, at 3 p.m. in Arlington Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation; Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk; Capital Hospice in Falls Church, Va.; or Friendship United Methodist Church in Fallston, N.C. |
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Alson L. White Sr. NORFOLK - Elder Alson L. White Sr., died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. He is survived by his two sisters; one ..... |
William Councilman VIRGINIA BEACH - William E. Councilman, 94, passed away peacefully Jan. 11, 2011. Born Feb. 23, 1919 in Burlington, N.C. He retired from Sentara Leigh Hospital in 1985. He was self- employed to until the age of 90. He was a veteran of World War II. His wife Dorothy of 47 years and his parents, A. Worth and Lizzie Councilman, preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughters, Deborah Vinson of Virginia Beach and Anne Ribar of Norfolk; a son, Charles Councilman of Germany; grandchildren, Chris, Penny, Elizabeth, Michael, Lee and Christine; great- grandchildren, Drew, Sam, Elizabeth, Emma, Jack and Livvy. The family would like to Thank Kim from Sentara Care Bridge Program for her compassionate care. The family welcomes friends to a reception Friday, Jan. 14, at 5 p.m. at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Philip Luebbert, 9528 25th Bay St., Norfolk. To share condolences with the family please visit www.cremate.org. |
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Jan 13, 2011 The funeral for William Earnest "Pig" Shively Sr., 73, of Bassett, who died Jan. 8, 2011, was held Wednesday at Bassett Funeral Service with the Rev. Doby Salmons and Pastor Tony Lundy officiating. Burial was in the Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren cemetery. Pallbearers were Tim Dodson, Barry Shively, William Shively, Danny Spencer, Mark Spencer and Glenn Thomas. |
William H. Pannell Sr. Funeral services for William H. Pannell Sr. of Hurt, will be conducted Sunday Jan. 16, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the First Church of Jesus, Altavista,by Dr. C. H. Miller Jr. with interment in the church cemetery. Viewing & visitation will be held Saturday from 4 to 7 at the funeral home. The family is receiving friends at the residence of his daughter & son-in-law, Sarah & James Cook, 1702 Eudora Lane, Altavista. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, is in charge of arrangements. |
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at Abingdon Episcopal Church, Gloucester, Va. |
Willie N. Godfrey Sr. CHESAPEAKE - Willie "Nat" Godfrey Sr. of the 500 Block of McCosh Drive peacefully passed away Jan. 9, 2011. Born Sept. 21, 1925 Nat was educated in Norfolk County Public Schools and was a veteran of World War II where he served honorably in the U.S. Army. He was a Past Master of Improved No. 192/Joshua No. 66 and was retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard after serving 28 years as a civil service employee. Nat was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Hazel Godfrey; four brothers, Franklin, Louis, Artis and Rudy; one sister, Hilda Robinson; and one granddaughter, Jamie. He is survived by his wife, Ardelious; three daughters, Hileria and Deborah (David) both of Chicago, and Wanda of Birmingham, Ala.; two sons, Willie Jr. (Kathy) of Jackson, Miss., and George Malcolm (Debra) of Chesapeake; three sisters, Madora Brown and Mattie Walston (Henry) both of Chesapeake, and Barbara Townsend of Accomack County, Virginia; two brothers, George (Lil) of Philadelphia, and Josephus (Lorraine) of Virginia Beach; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; other relatives and friends. A funeral celebrating Nat's life will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, at noon in St. Luke AME Church with the Rev. A. Shackelford presiding. Viewing will be Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. and with a wake taking place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home Friday. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.fitchettfuneralhome.com. Fitchett Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. |
Willie B. Jones-White MOYOCK - Willie Beatrice Jones-White died Jan. 9, 2011. A funeral will be conducted at noon Saturday in Samuel Chapel Holiness Church. Condolences can be offered at gravesfuneralhome.com. |
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Wilton Shapard "Shep" Elmore Wilton Shapard "Shep" Elmore, age 83, of Daisy Drive, Orange, Va. died on Monday, January 10, 2011 at the Dogwood Village of Orange. Born August 19, 1927 in Halifax, Va. he was the son of the late Wilton Pruden Elmore and Elvin Shapard Elmore. He is also predeceased by a nephew Emory Elmore; and two brothers Bennett Elmore and W. Terry Elmore., Shep was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, a Navy veteran of, , a member of the Orange Independent Masonic Lodge, a charter member of the Alberta Vol. Fire Co., the Orange Lions Club, the American Legion Post 156, a member of the Hospice of Rapidan, past Secretary, Treasurer of the Trinity UMC, a member of the Men's Club at Trinity, a member of the Industrial and Commercial Ministry, active in the Boy Scouts where he received the Silver Beaver Award and was an Eagle Scout, and was active in the Ham Radio Club. Shep was an educator for 40 years, having taught in Lawrenceville, Va. In Orange County and Prince William County he was a principal and also a member of the Prince William County School Board., Shep is survived by his wife Barbara Baker Elmore of Orange; two sons Wilton S. Elmore and wife Vicki of Warrenton and David B. Elmore and wife Gina of Fredericksburg; five grandchildren Remy Elmore of Richmond, Taylor Bednarczyk and Nathan Badnarczyk both of Warrenton, Joshua Elmore and Bradley Elmore both of Fredericksburg; and three nieces., Memorial funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2011, at 11 a.m. in the Trinity United Methodist Church, Orange with Pastor Tom Barnard, Rev. Olan Herndon and the Rev. Forest Porter officiating. Interment will follow at the Culpeper National Cemetary. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Preddy Funeral Home, 250 W. Main St., Orange, Va. 22960, where a masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. |
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Ginger Inez Woodward CHESAPEAKE - Ginger Inez Woodward, 48, of Sherwood Forest Road passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011. Born in California she was ..... |
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Charles Langston Wright PORTSMOUTH - Charles Langston Wright, 79, of Freedom Court, died Jan. 8, 2011, at his residence. He is survived by his ..... |
