Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Virginia Daily Obituaries 08/12/08

  • Agee, William A.

    AGEE, William A., 66, passed away August 9, 2008 at home. He is survived by his wife, Gertine Catherine Frazier Agee; son, Jason Colby Agee of Richmond; daughter, Jenny Marie Benoit; and grandson, Adam Dennis Benoit of Duluth, Minn. He was a captain in the Virginia Defense Force, member of the Knights of Columbus, and he was a priest of the American Temple. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 14, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church. Reverend Donald Lemay officiating. In lieu of…

    • Anderson, Mary

      a reception will be held at Capt. Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar, 8101 Shore Drive, Norfolk. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Mary Anderson to the CHKD Development Office, P.O. Box 2156, Norfolk, VA 23501.

      • Asby, Larry

        will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Charles L. Moseley will officiate. The viewing will begin today with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America, 1032 Heatherwood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at

        • Auld, Clarence

          Clarence Everett Auld NORFOLK - Retired U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Clarence Everett Auld, 88, died Aug. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Bullock Funeral Home Chapel, Sumter, S.C.

          • Ayscue, Allen

            will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home's chapel by his great-nephew, Finley Neal. Burial will follow in the Pernell Family Cemetery in Alert. Serving as active pall bearers will be Dennis Boone, Bruce Stewart, Walter Lawton, Tony Finch, Michael Ayscue, Michael Ayscue II, Tyler Dellinger and Tracy Ayscue. The family would like to thank his sister-in-law, Louise Ayscue and nephew, Mike Ayscue, for all the care they gave him.

            • Baker, Anna

              will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Arlington National Cemetery. Claytor Rollins Funeral Home is in charge.

              • Balbo, Margaret

                will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Father Romeo Jazmin officiating. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                • Balducci, Marion

                  Marion C. Balducci REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - Marion Catherine Balducci, 91, died Aug. 9, 2008. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Chincoteague. Salyer Funeral Home is in charge.

                  • Billings, Kenneth

                    Kenneth R. Billings VIRGINIA BEACH - Kenneth Raymond "Ken" Billings, 47, passed away Aug. 11, 2008, in his home. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a chief petty officer and was employed with B.A.E. Systems as a field engineer. While in the Navy, he served on numerous ships and at the White House. He was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Brooke M. Billings; mother, Edith Hall of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Hannah M. Billings and Aubrey K. Billings; son,…

                    • Brandon, Robnell C.

                      BRANDON, Robnell C., of Richmond, died August 10, 2008. Remains rest at Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home, 3021 "N" Street. Funeral notice later.

                      • Briggs, Elizabeth

                        Elizabeth J. Briggs VIRGINIA BEACH - Elizabeth Julia Briggs, 56, passed away Aug. 7, 2008. Born in Rutherfordton, N.C., she was a Catholic and a member of TOPS. Elizabeth is survived by her parents, James P. and Helen Briggs; three brothers, James J. Briggs of Austin, Texas, Andrew A. Briggs and wife Pauline of Norfolk and David J. Briggs of Austin; two nephews, Andrew and Kevin Briggs and her loving companion, James Alley of Virginia Beach. The family wishes to thank the staff of Unit 1 at Sentara Nursing…

                        • Brown, Kevin C.

                          BROWN, Kevin C., of Richmond, departed this life August 9, 2008. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets. Funeral notice later.

                          • Broyles, Beatrice Walden Johnson

                            BROYLES, Beatrice Walden Johnson, 87, of Highland Springs, went home on August 11. She was born in Richmond on October 20, 1920 to the late John Walden and Agnes Derr. Beatrice had worked as a "Rosie the Riveter" during the war effort. Afterwards she worked in communications for Defense General Supply in Richmond before retiring in 1982. Beatrice was a gifted artist and enjoyed working with her hands by needlecraft, ceramics, drawing and gardening. She was a member of the Highland Springs…

                            • Caldwell Jr., John

                              John L. Caldwell Jr. NORFOLK - John L. Caldwell Jr., 74, of the 200 block of W. 34th St., passed away Aug. 8, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel.

                              • Carruthers, Donald

                                having been a supervisor in the pipe shop and as an engineering tech at the time of retirement. He belonged to NARFE, Brentwood Chapter No. 1692. After retiring, he worked briefly at CDI and Associated Naval Architects. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Phyllis Farrar Carruthers; a son, Edward Neal Carruthers; and a grandson, Daniel Kyle Carruthers of Chesapeake; a brother, Wayne Carl Carruthers of Fredericksburg; a niece, Melissa Linsky and husband Tim; great-niece, Abigail Linsky; great-nephews,…

                                • Cartledge, George

                                  , burial will be at Rosewood Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 N. Randolph St., Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203-1977 or online at

                                  • Cobbs, Melvin A. "Redd"

                                    COBBS, Melvin A. "Redd", departed this life August 11, 2008. Arrangements by

                                    • Crenshaw, William

                                      CRENSHAW, William "Mutt," 81, formerly of 1501 North 21st Street, entered eternal life August 8, 2008. The family may be contacted at 804-643-7209. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the

                                      • Davison, Gloria J.

                                        DAVISON, Gloria J., age 82, departed this life August 10, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry G. Davison Jr.; and nephew, Eric L. Davison. She will be missed by all who knew her. Services will be private.

                                        • Deitrick, Jennie

                                          will be held Monday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. in St. Andrews Catholic Church, Chincoteague, Va. Fox & Holston Funeral Home is in charge.

                                          • Drewer, Juanita

                                            Juanita Mae Ewell Drewer SAXIS - Juanita Mae Ewell Drewer, 84, of Lee's Circle, passed away Aug. 10, 2008. A funeral will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Saxis United Methodist Church. Thornton Funeral Home, Parksley, is in charge.

                                            • Dunaway Sr., James Elwood

                                              DUNAWAY, James Elwood Sr., 89, of Richmond, passed away August 11, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Q. Dunaway. he is survived by a son, James E. Dunaway Jr.; a daughter, Olivia D. Hudson; sister, Evelyn Milford; three grandchildren, Kimberli Gillam, Michael Shane Dunaway, Suzanne Allard; four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Dunaway was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. His family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900…

                                              • Duty Sr., Walter Cleve

                                                DUTY, Walter Cleve Sr., 80, of Crewe, passed away on Monday in Farmville. He was born to John L. and Martha Davis Duty on August 31, 1927 in Buckingham County. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister, James Duty Sr., Robert Duty and Maxie Sloan. He is survived by a son, Walter Cleve Duty Jr. of Leichfield, Ky.; a daughter, Martha Gallard of Greenville, Tenn; three grandchildren, Phillip, April and Kendra; four sisters, Mary Ellen Lafoon of Crewe, Thaida Isaacs of Berea,…

                                                • Eure Jr., George

                                                  will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home.

                                                  • Fisher, John

                                                    John Elmo Fisher EDENTON - John Elmo Fisher, 68, of the 300 block of Pima Trail, died Aug. 10, 2008, at Chowan Hospital. Mr. Fisher was born in Lynchburg, Va., the son of the late Ethel Mae Wright and Owen Edwin Fisher. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, the Moose Lodge and a member of the National Guard. He was a retired iron worker with Local 79 in Norfolk. Surviving Mr. Fisher are three daughters, Karen Pickering and husband Fred of Portsmouth, Jana Pecherek and husband Chris and Megan, all of Suffolk;…


                                                  • Fitzhugh, Shirley Fitzgerald

                                                    FITZHUGH, Shirley Fitzgerald, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 10, 2008. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. William Bateman FitzHugh; and daughter, Shirley Louise FitzHugh. She is survived by her loving sister, Jeanne Fitzgerald Wood; and her three children and their spouses, William Coberth FitzHugh and wife, Jan, Susan FitzHugh Elliott and husband, Steven, and John Fitzgerald FitzHugh and wife, Cassell; and grandchildren, Rebecca Rutherford and husband, Scott, and Steven, Tyler,…

                                                    • Fletcher, Paul

                                                      will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at noon in The Church of Holy Trinity, 60 Maple St., Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is handling the local arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                      • Foster, Mildred Joyce

                                                        FOSTER, Mildred Joyce, 80, of Richmond, Va., passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Monroe Foster; one son, Leslie J. Foster; one grandson, William E. Foster; one brother, Walter J. Owen Jr.; two sisters, Jeanette Lane and Helen Owen. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2008. Interment will follow in…

                                                        • Hall, Dorothy

                                                          Dorothy M. Hall CHESAPEAKE - Dorothy M. Hall, 91, died Aug. 9, 2008. A funeral will be held today in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens at 1 p.m. Loving Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                          • Hamlin, Ethel

                                                            Ethel J. Hamlin IVOR - Ethel Beatrice Jones Hamlin, formerly of Ivor, entered into eternal rest and peace Aug. 9, 2008 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk. She was a native of Southampton County and the daughter of the late Lorene Diggs Jones and John "Buck" Jones. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence Hamlin. Mrs. Hamlin loved her churches, Gilfield Baptist Church, Ivor, Elmwood Presbyterian Church, East Orange, N.J., Metropolitan Baptist Church, Newark, N.J., where she sang in the church…

                                                            • Harris, Dorothy

                                                              HARRIS, Deaconess Dorothy B., departed this life August 11, 2008. Arrangements by

                                                              • Hartman, Mabel

                                                                Mabel B. Hartman CHESAPEAKE - Services for Mabel B. Hartman will be held at 11 a.m. today in Central Baptist Church, Portsmouth. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge.

                                                                • Harvey, Lillian

                                                                  Lillian Harvey NORFOLK - Lillian Harvey, 89, of the 1500 block of Berkley Ave., died Aug. 10, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at noon in the chapel at Graves Funeral Home.

                                                                  • Hill, Evora Lee Arrington

                                                                    HILL, Mrs. Evora Lee Arrington, entered eternal rest on August 8, 2008 at Johnston-Willis Hospital after a long illness. Evora was born November 17, 1932 in Nash County, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Deacon John P. and Mrs. Rosa Bell Arrington. She attended and finished high school in Nash County, N.C. At an early age, Evora joined Shiloh Missionary Church where she became the pianist and the director of the choir. After moving to Richmond, Va., she was the founder of a children's community…

                                                                    • Hill, Russell

                                                                      will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Charity Cemetery with the Rev. Walter Allen Whitehurst officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to Charity United Methodist Church, 4080 Charity Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                      • Holland, Peggy

                                                                        will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Galilee Church. Donations may be made to the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 945, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements.

                                                                        • Janezeck, Patrick

                                                                          will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Olive Branch Cemetery with the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                          • Johnson, Dustin Lee

                                                                            JOHNSON, Dustin Lee, 18, of Quinton, passed away on August 10, 2008. He was born in Richmond on October 17, 1989. Dustin has been a lifelong resident of Quinton and had attended New Kent High School. He worked with his father at M.L. Johnson & Sons as a carpenter. Dustin loved adventure and enjoyed motorcycles, wakeboarding, jet skiing and being with his friends. He will be dearly missed by all. Survivors include his parents, Michael and Dana of Quinton; sister, Heather Craft and husband, Rick, of…

                                                                            • Johnson, Gwendolyn

                                                                              Gwendolyn E. Johnson NORFOLK - Gwendolyn Elizabeth Johnson, 86, passed away Aug. 8, 2008. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Cornerstone Baptist Church, Norfolk. The interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at

                                                                              • Johnson, William

                                                                                William Walter Johnson ELIZABETH CITY - William Walter "Bill" Johnson, 56, of the 1000 block of Four Forks Road, died Aug. 10, 2008. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel.

                                                                                • Jones, Mary

                                                                                  Mary Ramsey Jones AHOSKIE - Mary Ramsey Jones died Aug. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Reynolds Funeral Home Inc. is in charge.

                                                                                  • Jordan, Mamie

                                                                                    Mamie Jordan SUFFOLK - Mrs. Mamie Jordan of the 3000 block of Nansemond Parkway entered into eternal rest and peace Aug. 8, 2008, at Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation Health Care, Suffolk. She was a native of Nansemond County and the daughter of the late Lydia Jordan and John Jordan. She was predeceased by two sons, Howard Washington and Raymond Jordan; three sisters and four brothers. She was a member of Union Baptist Church Shoulder Hill Road, Suffolk, where she was a member of the Usher Board No. 2 and the…

                                                                                    • Justice, Ruth

                                                                                      . Ruth had a special love for animals and owned several dogs during her life. After retirement with years at home, Ruth became an avid birdwatcher. She cared deeply for her Pekinese and "precious baby," Alison who survives her. Ruth will be remembered as a lady with strong and unique convictions and character. She had a vivacious sense of humor and was a loyal friend. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Virgil H. Justice, Ruth is survived by her son, Timothy Hurst Justice and his special…

                                                                                      • Kennedy, Verna B.

                                                                                        KENNEDY, Verna B., a resident of Imperial Plaza, age 85, went to be with her Lord August 10, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Frank E. Kennedy Jr.; two daughters, Janis Kennedy Garbett of Hanover County and Dr. Brenda Kennedy O'Reilly of Fort Collins, Colorado; a son, Reed Barron Kennedy of Blacksburg, Va.; also three granddaughters, three grandsons, a great-grandson, and one great-granddaughter. Mrs. Kennedy served for three years in the U.S. Navy Waves during World War II and was a…

                                                                                        • Lee Jr., William

                                                                                          • Lloyd, Mildred

                                                                                            Mildred L. Lloyd NORFOLK - Mildred L. Lloyd, 83, passed away Aug. 8, 2008. A native of Norfolk, she was born to the late Joseph Hodges and the late Thelma H. Payne. She was also predeceased by her husband, George C. Lloyd Jr. Mildred is survived by her sons, George Ray Lloyd of Baltimore, William L. Lloyd of Norfolk and Tim E. Lloyd of Richmond, Va. She was a 1942 graduate of Norview High School and was a loving wife and mother who made a career of being a happy homemaker. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m.…

                                                                                            • Lynch, Helen Idella Ricketts

                                                                                              LYNCH, Helen Idella Ricketts, 84, of 505 Franklin Tpke., died unexpectedly Sunday, August 10, 2008, at Danville Regional Medical Center. Born January 26, 1924, in Danville, she was the daughter of Reuben Edward Ricketts and Annie Marie Jones Ricketts. Mrs. Lynch was a lifetime member of Third Avenue Christian Church. She was well-known for her pristine uniform, bright smile, and caring nature when she worked as a school crossing guard at Stonewall Jackson Elementary School during the 1950s and 1960s. Mrs.…

                                                                                              • Mahayag, Mario

                                                                                                . He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Portsmouth, senior deacon of Masonic Lodge No. 56 and a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies. Mario is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Merced Mahayag; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Mahayag; a son, Joseph Marvin Mahayag; four sisters, Lucia, Teresita, Estelita and Remedios; four brothers, Eliseo, Romeo, Ronilo and Eduardo; and a host of other extended family. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Holy Angels Catholic Church, 34 Afton Parkway,…

                                                                                                • Mattson, Walter

                                                                                                  Walter S. Mattson VIRGINIA BEACH - Walter Stephen Mattson, 63, went to be with the Lord Aug. 10, 2008. Mr. Mattson was born Feb. 7, 1945, in New York, to the late Casper and Mary Mattson. In 1968, Mr. Mattson enlisted to serve his country in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Mattson and Donald Mattson. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 10 years, Brenda Mattson; his children, Steve Mattson, Nanta Susie, Audrey White, Bennie Swindell and Pamela Le Seur; three…

                                                                                                  • McPherson, Mildred

                                                                                                    will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Second Presbyterian Church in Roanoke. Memorials can be made to a favorite charity.


                                                                                                  • Merritt, Ursula K.

                                                                                                    MERRITT, Ursula K., 85, of Richmond, formerly of Manassas, died Monday August 11, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Col. Daniel W. Merritt Jr., U.S.A.F. (Ret.). She is survived by two daughters, Cyndi Merritt of Richmond and Diane Alley of Woodbridge; three grandchildren, Stephanie Kelly and husband, Brian, Lisa Forrest and husband, Tim, and Denise Alley; and a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Francis. Mrs. Merritt served as a Pink Lady with Prince William Hospital for over 30 years.…

                                                                                                    • Morris, Myrtle W.

                                                                                                      MORRIS, Myrtle W., of Richmond, died August 10, 2008. She is survived by two daughters, Teresa L. Ballance of Richmond and Karen Didlake of Hanover; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Graveside service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Oakwood Cemetery, South Hill. Visitation one hour prior to the service at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory. Condolences to www.crowderhitecrews.com.

                                                                                                      • Musulin, Melissa "Misi"

                                                                                                        MUSULIN, Melissa "Misi", of Richmond, formerly of Pittsburgh, Penn., passed away August 9, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Fredrick S. Kaufman; daughters, Mikaela and Cristina; and stepdaughter, Erika; her parents, Dr. Michael and Mary Musulin; her sister, Anne Musulin; mother-in-law, Rita Kaufman; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Misi graduated from Oberlin Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor's degree in music and received her Master's degree and…

                                                                                                        • Nichols, Hattie

                                                                                                          Hattie Nichols COLERAIN - Hattie Nichols, 74, of the 200 block of Thompson Road, died Aug. 9, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at noon in Faith Tabernacle Church, Ahoskie. Hunter's Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                          • Pettus Jr., Jerry

                                                                                                            will be held Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kitty Hawk Pier in the Hilton Garden Inn. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge.

                                                                                                            • Pologruto, Trestan Thomas Keith

                                                                                                              POLOGRUTO, Trestan Thomas Keith, our sweet baby boy, was called upon to be an angel of the Lord August 5, 2008. He is survived by his parents, Brian Pologruto and Kim Rutledge-Pologruto; siblings, Brennan and Madisan; and other loving and supportive family and friends. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hollywood Cemetery.

                                                                                                              • Pursell, Jeffrey

                                                                                                                Jeffrey Carl Pursell VIRGINIA BEACH - Jeff Pursell, 59, resident and member of Signature Golf Course at West Neck, passed away Aug. 8, 2008, at Sentara Leigh Hospital after battling cancer. Jeff was born in Washington, D.C., and lived most of his childhood in Herndon, Va. He attended Virginia Tech, served in the Army National Guard, worked for a division of the Department of Defense for 28 years and was a member of Courthouse Community United Methodist Church. A perfect day for Jeff included a round of golf…

                                                                                                                • Rae, Frances Marion Traylor

                                                                                                                  RAE, Mrs. Frances Marion Traylor, left us Thursday afternoon, August 7, 2008 at the age of 81. She passed quietly from this earthly world to her Heavenly reward while in the home of her care-giving daughter. While we certainly will grieve and mourn our loss, it is not loss, but a gain to "Nana" as she leaves a broken body behind for a new glorious body and to live eternally in one of the "many rooms" with Jesus, which He promised for those who accept Him and salvation. Miss Frances…

                                                                                                                  • Resnick, Kathleen Anne

                                                                                                                    RESNICK, Kathleen Anne, 60, of Chesterfield died August 10, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Sgt. 1st Class George H. and Catherine Liszka and the wife of Larry Resnick. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, received an Associate's Degree in Accounting from Richard Bland in 1990, where she received the Wall Street Journal Award and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She is survived by four children, Todd Resnick and wife, Michelle, of Chester, Christine M. Resnick and husband, Oihub Benchekh, of…

                                                                                                                    • Rubenstein, Clara V. (Pollock)

                                                                                                                      RUBENSTEIN, Clara V. (nee Pollock), passed away on August 8, 2008. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Rubenstein; mother of Neil Petrov; stepmother of Lee Rubenstein and Michael Rubenstein; grandmother of Frank Petrov and Leigha Romig; great-grandmother of Sophia Petrov. She is also survived by seven stepgrandchildren and 11 stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services and interment were held at Hebrew Young Mens Cemetery, Baltimore, Md., on Sunday, August 10, at 3 p.m. Please omit flowers. Contributions…

                                                                                                                      • Shearwood, Benjamin Franklin

                                                                                                                        SHEARWOOD, Benjamin Franklin "B.F.," 86, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008. He was born April 12, 1922, in Tappahan-nock, Va., to the late Charles Walton Shearwood and Annette Duke Shearwood. He attended high school in Tappahannock and college in Memphis, Tenn. He was a World War II veteran. Frank was a member of Wytheville Baptist Church and was superintendent of Sunday School for several years, and also Treasurer of his Sunday School class. He was a member of the American Legion,…

                                                                                                                        • Shinault Jr., Reginald

                                                                                                                          is pending at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Condolences may be shared with the family at

                                                                                                                          • Sims Jr., John Raymond

                                                                                                                            SIMS, John Raymond Jr., 82, of Moseley, passed away Sunday, August 10. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mozelle H.; daughters, Peggy Morgan and husband, Gary, and Frances S. Winfree and husband, Bruce; grandson, Brian Morgan and wife, Christina; granddaughter, Laurie M. Johnson and husband, Staff Sgt. Christopher Johnson; five great-grandchildren; his brother, William T. Sims; sister, Shirley S. Yates; special friends, Bob Combs and Ray Latham. Mr. Sims retired from the Chesterfield County Water…

                                                                                                                            • Smith, Annie Virginia Fitzgerald

                                                                                                                              SMITH, Annie Virginia Fitzgerald, departed this life on Thursday, August 7, 2008, at 10:40 p.m. in Richmond, Va., at the home of her daughter. The fifth of 12 children, she was born on November 13, 1925 to the late Henry C. and Mary S. Fitzgerald in Nottoway County, Va. Annie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William L. Smith Sr.; oldest son, Billy; and five brothers. Loving memories will be cherished by her remaining family, daughter, Susan Smith Hawkes; son, Kenneth W. Smith (Ayesha);…

                                                                                                                              • Steverson, Wilbert

                                                                                                                                will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in St. Paul Baptist Church. Harris Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                • Streit, Phillip

                                                                                                                                  . Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                                                                  • Taylor, Cecilia

                                                                                                                                    Cecilia Veronica Taylor VIRGINIA BEACH - Cecilia Veronica Taylor, 41, passed away Aug. 10, 2008, in her residence. She is survived by her husband, Anthony B. Taylor; daughter, Ashley Taylor and son, Anthony Taylor. A funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Victory Chapel at N.O.B. with Father Sikorski Leszek officiating and in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be made to the…

                                                                                                                                    • Thompson, Marianne

                                                                                                                                      will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Special Olympics of Virginia.

                                                                                                                                      • Verboncoeur, Gerald

                                                                                                                                        will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in St. Michael Lutheran Church, Princess Anne Road, with pastors Chris Bowen and Rob Cosmas presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Lutheran Church, 2208 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.

                                                                                                                                        • Walker Jr., Harry

                                                                                                                                          WALKER, Harry Jr., 72, of Palmyra, Va., passed away on July 2, 2008. The graveside service will be held at his ancestral home in La Crosse, Va., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2008. The La Crosse Cemetery is located at 6665 Marengo Road, La Crosse, Va. 23950. Following the service, the Walker family will receive friends at the La Crosse Baptist Church, 102 North Carter Street, La Crosse, Va. 23950.

                                                                                                                                          • Wangensteen, Lois D.

                                                                                                                                            WANGENSTEEN, Lois D. "Boo," of Mechanicsville and previously of Charlottesville, Va., passed away Thursday, July 31, at the age of 75. Boo was born on March 16, 1933 in Sioux City, Iowa, to Harry and Lois Day of Minneapolis, Minn. She was preceded in death by her youngest son, William Harry Wangensteen. She is survived by her children, Christine W. Eklund (Bill) of Tucson, Ariz., Stephen A. Wangensteen (Laurie) of Mechanicsville, Va., Philip O. Wangensteen (Dana) of Charlottesville, Va.; and four…

                                                                                                                                            • Weatherly, Edison

                                                                                                                                              will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Nazareth Church of Christ. Maitland Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                              • Whitehurst, John

                                                                                                                                                John W. Whitehurst PORTSMOUTH - John William Whitehurst, 81, formerly of Portsmouth, passed away Aug. 5, 2008, in Whitesburg Gardens, Huntsville, Ala. Mr. Whitehurst was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy Class of 1944, Indiana Technical College, and Catholic University of America receiving a B.S. and M.S. degree in aeronautical engineering. He worked 40 years in the aerospace industry, 10 years at Martin and 30 years at IBM. At retirement he was manager of GPS Space Vehicle Engineering. He was a pilot…

                                                                                                                                                • Willoughby, Robert

                                                                                                                                                  WILLOUGHBY, Robert "Bob," passed away Sunday at 3:30 p.m., August 10, 2008. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pam Landergan. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl L. Willoughby; one son, Mark S. Willoughby; two stepchildren, Cherise Randolph, and Harold Webster III; five grandchildren, Michelle, Michael, Makaila, Chrissy and Patrick. Bob died Sunday and went home to be with his Heavenly Father. He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease six years ago. He was residing at Southerland…

                                                                                                                                                  • Wilson, Janice

                                                                                                                                                    at Monroe Center Cemetery, Route 110, Monroe, Conn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Order of St. Anne, Bethany Convent, 25 Hillside Ave., Arlington, MA 02476 or a charity of your choice. Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, is in charge of local arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                    • Wood, Betty

                                                                                                                                                      for the procession to the chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                                                                                      • Woodcock Jr., Lucas Jefferson

                                                                                                                                                        WOODCOCK, Lucas Jefferson Jr., 77, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia White Woodcock; daughter, Melanie Crandall; sons, Charles and Jeff Woodcock; sisters, Christine Mewhirter and Marjorie "Betty" Condrey; grandchildren, Lucas III, Kristalle, Joshua, Hannah, Caleb, Lily and Rheanna; and great-grandson, Lucas IV. Mr. Woodcock served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. His funeral service will be held graveside…

                                                                                                                                                        • Woodson, Clarence

                                                                                                                                                          WOODSON, Clarence, 98, formerly of 1202 North 1st Street, entered eternal life August 9, 2008. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the

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