| Jonathan R. Albert Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Richard Albert Sr. of the 3800 block of Jousting Arch, passed away Aug. 23, 2008, in Norfolk. A native of Butler, Pa., he was a staff manager for Computer Systems at Mantech and was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a gunnery sergeant. He is survived by his wife, Marlene M. Albert; two sons, Jonathan R. Albert Jr. and wife Cynthia of Virginia Beach, and Christopher D. Albert Sr. and wife LaQuanda of Yorktown, Va.;… , the family will receive friends at the Ange family home. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, today from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Disabled American Veterans. Condolences may be offered to the family at ASHWORTH, Otis L., 90, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. He was born April 3, 1918, in Lunenburg County, Va., and was the son of the late H. Warren and Lula Bayne Ashworth. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of almost 57 years, Doris Moore Ashworth; and two sisters, Estelle A. Whirley and Lillian A. Batts. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia A. and Kenneth L. Doutt; granddaughter, Julie A. Doutt; grandson, Christopher A. Doutt and his wife, Brea;… BLOMMEL, Bernard Leroy, 71, of Montpelier, while on vacation Monday, August 25, 2008, passed into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ. Bernie was born on September 5, 1936 and counts among his survivors many friends and loving extended family. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Kew Blommel; parents, Anthony and Addie Marie Blommel; infant brother, Anthony Blommel Jr.; and sister-in-law, Joyce Blommel. He is survived by his wife, Sonya Bondurant Blommel; son, Bernard Scott Blommel and wife,… Jerickson Bolfango NORFOLK - Jerickson "Jerry" Bolfango, passed away August 23, 2008. Born in Cavite, Philippines, April 11, 1980, he was employed at Southern Atlantic Label as a press operator. He always brought life to a party, a smile on everyone's face, and was loved by many. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Josephine Needham, and husband Kenneth; father, Michael Livingston; three siblings, Eric and wife Nida, Eloisa and Audrey and husband Jay; three nephews, Crelis, Nedrick and… Verlean Bond WINDSOR - Verlean Bond, 82, of the 100 block of Dunlow Drive, died Aug. 24, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in St. Francis Baptist Church. Gilliam Funeral Home is in charge. Bowles II, Hilary Fontaine "Sam" s will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home. Lillian T. Bremner CHESAPEAKE - Lillian Twine Bremner, 81, of the 700 block of Andover Court, went to be with the Lord Aug. 25, 2008, in Chesapeake. A native of Tyner, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Essie Chappell Twine and the wife of the late Stewart Bremner. She began her career as an operator with C & P Telephone Company and later was co-owner and bookkeeper for Bremner's Service Station and Towing Co. for 33 years. She was a member of Ivor Baptist Church. She is survived by a… will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home, 631 Westover Ave., in Norfolk by Keith Willyard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chesapeake Avenue United Methodist Church, 1200 Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23324. Condolences may be offered to her family through 2 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Royal Oak Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Services and Crematory. in celebration of her life will be Sunday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. on the "Point" in Croatan at 440 S. Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Suzanne to The Brain Tumor Foundation, 1350 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10019 or The Multiple Sclerosis Society, 760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Aug 27, 2008 The funeral for Christy Nicole Fulcher, 23, of Martinsville, who died Aug. 22, 2008, in Greenville, N.C., will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service with Elders Larry Crotts and Michael Young officiating. Burial will be in New Spoon Creek Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home’s South Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. She was born in Martinsville, on Feb. 14, 1985, to Joyce Burgess of Roanoke and Roy Coleman of… Stephanie Karen Cisneros VIRGINIA BEACH - Stephanie Karen Cisneros, 23, of the 3400 block of Landstown Court, passed away Aug. 25, 2008, in New York. She was born April 22, 1985, in New York. She is survived by her parents, Humberto and Lourdes Cisneros and two brothers, Alex Cisneros and Miguel Cisneros. A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church with Father Cristiano Brito, OSB, officiating. The burial will follow in Colonial Grove Memorial… Edinburgh G. Corprew Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Edinburgh G. "Tip" Corprew Jr. of the 2800 block of Arcadia Ave. died Aug. 24, 2008. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. James Episcopal Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. Annie Dalton, 76, of Radford, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, Va. Junior Edward Dalton, 75, of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2008. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel. will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 29, 2008, at the Graham Cemetery with the Rev. Lynn Hutton officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the University of Virginia Cancer Research and/or the Bedford Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Preddy Funeral Home, Orange, Va., 540-672-3611. Joe Matt Drake JACKSON - Joe Matt Drake, 88, died Aug. 26, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Rehoboth United Methodist Church. Massey Funeral Home, Jackson, is in charge. Duffer, Mary Puccinelli "ZeeZee" Carl Stanley Dunbar, 60, of Hopewell, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at his residence. He was a life long resident of Hopewell. Mr. Dunbar served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam conflict and was a retired firefighter for the City of Hopewell He was preceded in death by his father, Anson Elwood Dunbar Sr.; two brothers, Robert E. Dunbar and Anson (Doodle) Dunbar Jr.; and a grandson, Bryce A. McKinney. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Brenda I. Dunbar of Hopewell; two daughters, Tammy Anderson and… Mary W. Eagan GREENVILLE - Mary Wallace Eagan, 78, of the 2000 block of Quail Ridge Road, died Aug. 24, 2008. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, Washington. Paul Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. Peter T. Favreau OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. - Peter T. Favreau, 47, died Aug. 16, 2008, in Mobile, Ala., from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Oceanside, N.Y., Sept. 30, 1960, the son of Francis A. and Catherine T. (Nolan) Favreau. He had resided in Virginia Beach prior to moving to Ocean Springs. Mr. Favreau was a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Navy having served onboard the USS Forrestal as an intelligence specialist and as a supply officer on the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the USS… will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Hermitage on the Eastern Shore. Williams-Onancock Funeral Home is in charge. Sherman L. Firebaugh, 82, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away, Monday, August 25, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131 Loraine Pierce Forbes RIDDLE - Loraine Pierce Forbes, 91, died Aug. 25, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel. Margaret Forest, 92, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va. s will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, August 29, 2008, in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett, Va. Lavelle Fuller NORFOLK - Lavelle Fuller of the 5900 block of Poplar Hall Drive died Aug. 24, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Virginia Beach. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. Nancy E. Gatling MURFREESBORO - Nancy E. Gatling, 85, of the 1000 block of US Hwy. 158 West, died Aug. 24, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Parkers Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Hertford County Undertakers is in charge. will be held noon on Friday, August 29, 2008, at Collins-McKeeStone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va. GILLIGAN, Charles. When Charles "Chuck" M. Gilligan, 81, of Columbus, Ohio, died Saturday, August 23, 2008, the world lost some of its humor. This Irish gentleman was known for flirting, telling jokes and having a broad smile. He lived life to its fullest. He was born in Toronto, Ohio, and was the oldest of two children of George and Mary Gilligan. He graduated from Toronto High School in 1945 and served briefly in the Navy at the end of World War II. He moved to Columbus to take accounting… GILLISON, Marian T. Departed this life August 23, 2008, Mrs. Marian T. Gillison of Richmond. She is survived by her husband, George E. Gillison Sr.; three daughters, Darlene G. Taylor and Caryn E. and Joan I. Gillison; two sons, George E. Jr. and Walter A. Gillison; nine grandchildren; three brothers, Charles A., William A. and Clarence E. Thornton; one aunt; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one daughter-in law, Teresa Gillison; one son-in-law, George C. Taylor III; four sisters-in-law, Catherine… GREGORI, Susan Frieda, wife of Harry E. Gregori Jr. of Richmond, Va., passed away Monday, August 25, 2008 following a brief battle with cancer. Sue was born on August 4, 1947 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. She is survived by her husband, Harry; her three sons, Christopher, Matthew, and Jonathan and his wife, Annette, and their daughter, Allison; her sister, Patricia Reese; and her brother, William Kaczmarek. Sue graduated from East Stroudsburg University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Education, and in 1992… Walter "Leon" Haynes Walter Leon Haynes, 35, of Amherst went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jarmaine E. Haynes. Mr. Haynes was born April 7, 1973, in Amherst County to the late Norman and Sindra Haynes. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Lucille Hendrix, and Robert and Marie Haynes. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, London M. Jones of Amherst; mother-in-law, the Rev. Carolyn Taylor; a devoted… for procession to the chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at Robert L. Harris PORTSMOUTH - Robert L. Harris, 91, of the 2600 block of Hickory St., died Aug. 23, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Third Baptist Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. Robert W. Hudgins NORFOLK - Robert William "Bob" Hudgins, 85, passed away peacefully Aug. 26, 2008. He was born in Norfolk, the son of the late Eugene and Ruth Hudgins. An outstanding athlete, Bob graduated from Maury High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was on the varsity basketball team for both schools. During World War II, Bob proudly served as a member of the Army Air Corps Special Forces, boosting morale for the troops by playing basketball on courts throughout… HUTCHENS, Arthur G. "Hutch," 51, of Amelia, passed August 25, 2008, at his residence. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Linda Hutchens; nephews, Tommy Nester, Gary Nester, and Ryan Hutchens, all of Amelia; and a host of other family members. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St., Amelia. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Arbor Baptist Cemetery. s will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel, Buena Vista, Va., with the Rev. Conald Fogus officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va. JACKSON, Herbert C. Jr., departed this life August 22, 2008. He is survied by his devoted family: wife, Ann Jackson; daughter, Katrina Jackson; loving mother, Gloria R. Jackson; three sisters, two brothers, a great-aunt, an aunt, mother-in-law, five stepchildren, four stepgrandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday. Pastor Joseph H. Brown officiating. Interment… JOHNSON, Parker Allen, of Chesterfield, infant son of Christopher and Krystal Johnson, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 23, 2008. He is also survived and loved by his maternal grandparents, Ronnie and Gwen Dunkum; paternal grandparents, Bruce and Beth Johnson; great-grandparents, Robert and Lavern Foster, of Clinton, Iowa. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). A graveside service will be held Thursday, 12 noon… JOHNSON, Phyllis Waugh, age 69, of Louisa, Va., passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at home after a valiant fight with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Arthur C. Waugh and Louise Hossley Waugh of Unionville, Va. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Mary Louise Towsey and Virginia Baker; and a brother, William Waugh. Phyllis was the loving and devoted wife of Robert L. "Bobby Lee" Johnson. She is also survived by two daughters, whom she loved dearly, Karen Johnson Weaver and her… Mrs. Everlean G. Jones, of 19136 Riverstowne Road, Yale, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, in Richmond, Va. She was the daughter of Mrs. Gertrude D. Green of Yale, Va., and the late Caleb Green. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Jones; brother, Jasper Green; sisters, Lydia Taylor and Lou Jones; and granddaughter, Shonta' Williams. Mrs. Jones was educated in the Southampton and Sussex County School Systems. She retired from Wakefern Corp., Accounts Payable Department, in Plainfield,… will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Bedford Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Francis B. Avery Jr. officiating. Arrangements by BurchMessier Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, Va., 540-586-7360. will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008, at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va. s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2008, from Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Cave Spring Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 20181, Roanoke, Va. 24018. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. Pamela Carol Juliano VIRGINIA BEACH - Pamela Carol Juliano, 51, of the 4400 block of Reynolds Drive, passed away Aug. 25, 2008, in Sentara Leigh Hospital. A native of Portsmouth, she was a retired property manager with Clark Whitehead Apartments. She is survived by her husband, Vince Juliano; her son, Jeff Cox; daughter, Erika Gray, both of Chesapeake; stepdaughter, Jacqui Juliano of Virginia Beach; brother, Gary Oglesby; mother-in-law, Margaret Juliano of Virginia Beach; and two grandchildren, Mariah… Joyce Ann Ketcham Joyce Ann Ketcham, 76, of Monroe died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg after an illness with cancer. She was the wife of Ronald L. Ketcham for 56 years. Joyce was born in Lima, Ohio, on Nov. 25, 1931, to the late Earl H. and Ferol Crow Archer. She graduated from South High School in Lima in June 1950 and was last employed by the Lima Chamber of Commerce. She was married to Ronald Lee Ketcham on Sept. 10, 1951. She and her husband resided in Lima until they… Charles Sullivan Kiley VIRGINIA BEACH - Charles Sullivan Kiley, 85, died Aug. 25, 2008, in a Virginia Beach Hospital. A native of Portsmouth, he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen Fantone Kiley; daughter, Ann Kiley Crenshaw and her husband Clarke; sons, Daniel S. Kiley and his wife Kathy and William S. Kiley and his wife Stephanie; and his beloved grandchildren, Clarke H. Crenshaw Jr., Gordon R. Crenshaw, Catherine A.… KNESAL, Ronald A., 74, of Chesterfield and Mathews Counties, died August 24, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Irma Knesal; two children, Douglas Knesal and Cindy Jennings; four grandchildren, Kirk, Karson, Matthew and Michael; two sisters, Beverly Brown of Wyoming and Patricia Ungefug of Oregon; and his mother-in-law, Omi Paubandt. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at the Stanley Navas Lodge, at Camp Thunderbird, 9300 Shawondassee Road, Chesterfield, Va. 23832. In lieu of flowers, memorial… LEWIS, Mrs. Mary D., 87, of Richmond, departed this life August 24, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie H. Lewis. She is survived by one daughter, Joyce McDougald; three sons, Charles Jr., Larry and Reginald Lewis; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one brother, Wellington Duncan of St. Thomas, V.I.; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two daughters-in-law, Shirann and Donna Lewis; one son-in-law, James McDougald; one sister-in-law, Rita Duncan of St. Thomas, V.I.; and… will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at Floyd Malone PORTSMOUTH - Floyd Malone went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Aug. 24, 2008, in his home. He was surrounded by family and friends. Floyd lived a full and happy life. He was a native of Suffolk. In his early years, he was a member of East End Baptist Church, Suffolk, and he worked as a bus operator for HRT for 26 years until he had to retire. He was a member of the Masonic and the Alpha Chi Chapter Alchis of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Inc. He was predeceased by his… in many areas of the South Pacific. When his country needed him, he proudly served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He joins his wife of almost 60 years, Mildred Marlene McCubbins, who predeceased him in 2006. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Helen Ward and husband Rob of Norfolk; sons, Ron McCubbins and wife Linda of Norfolk, Jerry McCubbins and wife Judi of Salem, Ore., and Bob McCubbins and his wife Debby of Jamestown, N.C.; nine grandchildren, Robert McCubbins Jr., Jennifer McCubbins,… McGURK, Joel C., of Richmond, passed away August 25, 2008. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on August 18, 1934. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Gloria M. McGurk; a sister, Jan May; nephew, Jason May, both of Winterpark, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Kate and Betty Moore; brother-in-law, David Moore; and many nieces and nephews. In 1950, he moved with his family to Deltaville, Va., and graduated from Christ Church School. He graduated from the University of Richmond, attended law school at U.Va., and received… Jayden Marquis McPhaul, of 6129 Duncan Road, Apt. G, Petersburg, was born Aug. 21, 2008, and entered eternal rest the same day. He was the son of Jessica M. Hicks and Robert K. McPhaul II of Petersburg, and was the sister of the late Jayda M. Hicks-Squire. He is survived by his mother, Jessica M. Hicks; father, Robert K. McPhaul II, both of Petersburg; maternal grandmother, Laverne Hicks-Dabney; maternal grandfather, Larry D. Dabney, both of Hopewell; paternal grandmother, Shirley G. Walker (Saint) of… Arthur Meidling, 92, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. Matthew C. Mills CHESAPEAKE - Matthew Craig "Matty" Mills, 15, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Aug. 25, 2008. A Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 7 p.m. today at St. Stephen, Martyr Catholic Church, 1544 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake. A reception will follow the Mass at the church. The interment will be private. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign… Frank H. Mitchell VIRGINIA BEACH - Frank H. Mitchell, 88, departed this life in Franklin General Hospital, New York. He was born to the late S. Henry Mitchell and Maggie Woods Mitchell. He worked for the city of New York under the District Counsel 37 Union for more than 20 years as a custodian assistant. She is survived by two daughters, Elnoria Gadson of Virginia Beach and Verna Whitmore of Danville, Va.; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends in Virginia as well as… Gaynell Morrison, 52, of Gretna, Va., passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va. will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, Va. NEWELL, Barbara E., 92, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Grace Arnold Heck; and was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Newell; two sons, Warren and Leonard Newell; and two grandsons, Ronald Moody Jr. and Leonard Newell Jr. Mrs. Newell is survived by two sons, Thomas Newell and wife, Joan, of West Springfield, Mass., and Norman Newell and wife, Diane, of E. Windsor, Conn.; three daughters, Barbara… Orr, Byrd Parrish "Ruby Virginia" ORR, Byrd Parrish "Ruby Virginia," born in 1906, passed away August 21, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion V. Orr, with whom she had been married for 74 years. She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Orr Tiller; and three grandchildren, Douglas Ashton Dovell, Wayne Morgan Dovell and Susan D. Brown (Fred). She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, Christy, Kelley and Megan Brown, Brian and Patrick Dovell, and Bridget and Jacob Dovell. A graveside service will be held… OSBORNE, Jack A., 63, of Victoria, Va., died August 26, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Joyce Overton Osborne; his daughter, Gayle O. Wilmouth of Gasburg; his grand-daughter, Ashley W. Wray and her husband, Bruce, of LaCrosse; two brothers and their wives, John S. and Mildred Osborne of Victoria and Donald R. and Neti Osborne of Texas; and several nieces. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia O. Bonar. Jack was a member of the Tussekiah… will be held at noon Friday in Faith Temple Ministries Apostolic. T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. Mary E. Pollock Patsel, 83, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday August 26, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. PERKINS, Gloria Ann "Gloann," departed this life August 24, 2008. Arrangements by: Marvin Lee Pirtle Sr. PORTSMOUTH - Marvin Lee Pirtle Sr., 67, of the 3600 block of Winchester Ave., passed away Aug. 21, 2008, in his home. A native of Tampa, Fla., he was the son of the late Myrtle Neylans and Elbert C. Pirtle Sr. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard. He is survived by four children, Joy Jackson and husband Layton of Chattanooga, Tenn., Mami Dunklin and husband Jacques of Kennesaw, Ga., Russell Pirtle and wife Beverly of Old Hickory, Tenn., and William Pirtle of LaFayette, Ga.; and his… Cornelius D. Purvis NORFOLK - Deacon Cornelius D. Purvis, 82, of the 2700 block of Woodland Ave., departed this life Aug. 22, 2008. A native of Norfolk, he was employed for 35 years at the Norfolk Naval Air Station until his retirement. He was a member of the Prince Hall Masons and a 50-year member of Joshua Lodge No. 66. He was a longtime, faithful member of Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Catherine Freeman Purvis;… Aug 27, 2008 The funeral for Ralph Odell Knowles, 91, of Ridgeway, who died Aug. 23, 2008, was held Tuesday at Norris Funeral Services with Dr. Tilden Bridges officiating. Burial was in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Pallbearers were Robby Alcorn, Tim Myers, Richard Knowles, Robert Knowles, Charles Trent, Charles Davis, Merrill Holbrook and Basil Myers. Benny G. Rigney The funeral for Benny Gerald Rigney, 52, of Martinsville, who died Aug. 23, 2008, was held Tuesday at Community Funeral Services of… time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 1249, Abingdon, Va. 24212. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Annie Pender Reid, also known as "Swanny," 85, departed this life on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, peacefully at Johnston-Willis Medical Center, Richmond, Va. She was born in Wilson, N.C., and later moved to New Jersey, where she lived most of her life. Annie was employed in New Jersey and New York as a nurse and a home health aide before moving to Hopewell, Va., where she resided for the 23 years. Annie was preceded in death by her husband, Cary L. Reid; daughter, Anna Bland; stepson, Eving… will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church in Portsmouth. A reception will follow at the church. Memorial donations may be made to the courtyard or sanctuary fund at First Presbyterian Church, the SPCA or a charity of one's choice. Neda Rogers PORTSMOUTH - Neda Rogers, 94, of the 2400 block of Cutherall St., died Aug. 24, 2008. A funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Celestial Baptist Church, Portsmouth, by the Rev. Leon J. Boone. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery, Portsmouth. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is handling arrangements. Agnes Hunley Shelton Agnes Hunley Shelton, 83, of 657 Jasper Woods Road, Hurt, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Berkley Howard Shelton. She was born April 7, 1925, in Altavista, a daughter of the late Robert Haynes Hunley and Osie Blessard Hunley. She was a member of Motley Baptist Church and a retired employee of General Electric. She is survived by four sons, Thomas J. Patterson and his wife, Frances, of Hurt, Lavin H. Shelton and his wife, Kathy, of… SAUNDERS, Jermaine T. "Pedro," of Richmond, entered eternal life August 25, 2008. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2008, at the Wrenn-Yeatts, Westover Chapel with the Reverend Susan Hannah officiating. Interment will be in the Scarce Family Cemetery in Dry Fork. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at the Wrenn-Yeatts, Westover Chapel from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times at the residence. The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Tunstall Fire & Rescue, P.O. Box 575, Danville, Va. 24543. Wrenn-Yeatts, Westover Chapel is assisting… as a pipe fitter supervisor and also retired as a plumber. He was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Portsmouth, where he was a member of the Tribe of Simeon, vice chairman of the Trustee Board, president of the Senior Ministry and a member of the Sunday school. He was a graduate of I.C. Norcom High School and attended one year at Norfolk State University. He is survived by one daughter, Gwendolyn S. Jones (Craig); three sons, William V. Sledge III (Jackie), Thomas A Sledge (Valerye), Steven A.… Gregory Alan (Greg) St.Clair, 41, of Bedford County, died Sunday, August 24, 2008. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at his parents home. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. John Forrest Stallings Jr., 84, of Hopewell, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, in McGuire Veterans Medical Center. He was born in Halifax County, N.C. He was a charter member of the VFW Post #637, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, on the USS Hornet CV-8, the USS Wasp CV-7 and the USS Nassau CVE-16. He participated, aboard the USS Hornet, in the Battle of Midway Island, the Battle of Coral Sea, and he survived the sinking of the carrier at the Battle of Santa Cruz Island. He witnessed history from the… STALLINGS, John Forrest Jr., 84, of Hopewell, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at McGuire Veterans Medical Center. He was born in Halifax County, N.C. He was a charter member of the VFW Post #637, served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the U.S.S. Hornet CV-8, the U.S.S. Wasp CV-7, and the U.S.S. Nassau CVE-16. He participated aboard the U.S.S. Hornet in the Battle of Midway Island and the Battle of Coral Sea, and he survived the sinking of the carrier at the Battle of Santa Cruz Island. He witnessed history… will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008, at Temple Emanuel with Rabbi Kathy Cohen officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Teitlebaum Youth Fund, c/o Temple Emanuel, 1163 Persinger Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24015. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. John Howard Terry, 85, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. time at St. John's Catholic Church. The interment will be made in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens at Clover Dale with Graveside Rites being conducted by the New Castle Post #4491, Veterans of Foreign Wars. The online guest book is available at arrittfuneralhome.com. Oma Frances Meadows Tumlin, 77, of Fairfield, passed away Monday, August 25, 2008, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Formerly a resident of Pineville, W.Va., she was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Opal Shuck; brothers, Virgil Shuck and Floyd "Junior" Shuck; and sister, Coral Davis. She is survived by her sister, Rose Ann Bailey, of Beckley, W.Va.; sons, Bryant "Butch" Meadows, of Raphine, Va., and Gary Meadows and wife, Shirley, of Fairfield, Va.; a daughter,… will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008, in Evergreen Burial Park by the Rev. Marvin Barbre. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707. Lorraine Galloway Walker Mrs. Lorraine Galloway Walker, 73, of Chester, Virginia, formerly of Orange County, Virginia, departed this life on Monday August 25, 2008, at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center. She was born March 6, 1935, in Orange County to the late Major Galloway and Hattie Galloway White. She was reared and lived in the Shady Grove area of Orange County during her youth. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Galloway. Mrs. Walker is survived by two… s will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered to the family at John W. Vanderploeg CHESAPEAKE - John W. Vanderploeg, 80, devoted husband of 56 years and loving father to seven children, went peacefully to his eternal rest on Aug. 25, 2008. A Norfolk native, he was raised in Ocean View and graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic High School. He joined the Army and was a paratrooper stationed in Japan. He attended the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, then briefly worked at the Ford Plant before settling into a 36-year career as an electrician at the… Anne Scott Farrar Willett Anne Scott Farrar Willett, 81, of Lexington died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, surrounded by her family at the Westminster-Canterbury retirement community in Lynchburg. Born Dec. 28, 1926, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of Kirkwood Duval Scott and Lois Hickson Scott. She was a graduate of Lynchburg's E.C. Glass High School, attended Agnes Scott College, and graduated from Randolph Macon Woman's College in 1947 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. On Nov. 4, 1950, she… James W. Warren CHESAPEAKE - Services for James William Warren will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. of worship to be held in Fincastle will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 207 N.E. 2nd St., Jasper, Fla. 32052. Condolences may be conveyed online at www.harrytreidfh.com. Arrangements by Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, Fla., and Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan, Va. WHITE, Stephene Henry, 16, of Richmond, Va., entered into eternal rest August 22, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving mother, Cynthia D. White (Fred); and father, Stephene H. Anderson (Tameera); his devoted maternal grandparents, Roosevelt and Dorothy Curtis; and maternal grandfather, Phillip Davis (Debra); paternal grandmother, Ruby Fortune (Jessie); and paternal grandfather, Herman Poteat; great-grandmother, Beatrice Poteat; and two great-grandfathers, Enoch Davis and Joseph White Sr.; four… s for Helen U. Wilkins will be held at 3 p.m. today in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. . In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the Class of 1974 James D. Farrar Sr. Scholarship, c/o Development Office, Washington and Lee University, 204 West Washington St., Lexington, Va. 24450. Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. WILLIAMS, Ronnie Antonio, of Henrico, entered into eternal life August 23, 2008. Left cherishing his memory are two sons, Ramont Rollins and Ronnie Taylor; four grand-children; parents, Amos Williams and Pandora Fauntleroy; two brothers, Michael and Waddell Williams; a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends Wednesday, 7 to 8 p.m., at the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 1st and Federal Street, where homegoing services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m. Pastor William Gray officiating.… Virginia Williams VIRGINIA BEACH - Virginia Williams of the 100 block of Boggs Ave. passed away Aug. 21, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Virginia Beach. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. WRIGHT, Willie Lee Sr., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at his home in Glen Allen, Va. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Edna Walden Wright; daughter, Chawanda W. Glaspie; son, Willie Lee "Tokey" Wright Jr.; son-in-law, Ricky L. Glaspie; daughter-in-law, Christina M. Wright; three grandchildren, Sidney and Brooklyn Wright, and Jordan Moreno; twin godsons, Sean and Juan Wright; two sisters, Helen Corbett and Elaine Parker; two brothers, R. Bernard and Sylvester… s will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008, from Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Rosewood Memorial Park. A celebration of life will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes, 225 Salt Road, Enola, Pa., at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Our Lady of Lourdes. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com. |
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