| Christine Hawkins Abbott, 98,of Lynchburg, died August 30, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 434-237-9424. AMMONS, Charles Lee, 72, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord August 31, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Claudette Ammons; children, Dan and his wife, Jessica, Heather and her husband, Richard, Lara, Crista and her husband, Randy, Judy and her husband, John. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Roy Ammons and his wife, Tommi Jo, and Harold Ammons. He retired as a United Methodist minister after 38 years of service. He was an active member of… s for Richard Samuel Arnold will be held at 11 a.m. today in Albert G. Horton Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. BAIRD, Charles Lewis Jr., M.D., age 77, died August 30, 2008, at his home following a long battle with melanoma. Dr. Baird was born in Richmond, Va. on August 7, 1931. His father was a physician in the regular Army so Dr. Baird's family moved 23 times in 23 years, and he went to 14 different schools before graduating from John Muir High School in Pasadena, Calif. He graduated from the University of Richmond and went on to the Medical College of VA, where he graduated in 1957. He stayed on at the Medical… will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at Christ United Methodist Church. Salyer Funeral Home in charge. will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to sign the online guest book and send condolences at s will be held at noon on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at Sherwood Memorial Park, in Salem, Va., with the Rev. Billy Ronk officiating. Please send all floral arrangements directly to Sherwood Memorial Park for the Hilda Barton funeral. The Barton Family is being served by Valley Funeral Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road NW, Roanoke, Va. 24017, 540-562-1182. BEALE, Mr. Frederick, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on August 28, 2008. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving his family. BLANKENSHIP, William Keith, 50, of Midlothian, died on Sunday, August 31, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Landon Blankenship; and his grandparents, Jessie and DeVoe Blankenship. Survivors include his mother, Jacqueline Edwards; aunt and uncle, LaVerne and Kenneth Jones; and special friends, Nancy, Eris, Margaret, and Shannon. Keith was a loving son and grandson. A gathering of family and friends will be held 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd.… BLANTON, Patsy Lee "Pat", 56, of Caroline County, died Saturday, August 30, 2008, at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Fredericksburg on July 31, 1952, she was raised in her family home in Ruther Glen, and was a member of Concord Baptist Church. She was a 1970 graduate of Caroline High School, and attended Ferrum College and Pan American Business School. She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Blanton; and her brother, Taylor Blanton. Pat was a loving daughter, sister… Alonzo Boone SUFFOLK - Alonzo "Fishman" Boone, 65, of the 600 block of Brook Ave., died Aug. 28, 2008. The funeral will be at noon Wednesday at Crocker Funeral Home. . The Brookman family is being served by The Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. BROOKS, Mrs. Jean, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on August 31, 2008. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving her family. , conducted by the Rev. Paul Eure, will be conducted at the graveside at Oakland Christian Church, Chuckatuck, on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 10:30 a.m. Browning, Joseph M. "Papa Joe" BROWNING, Joseph M. "PaPa Joe", 83, of Chesterfield, died Sunday, August 31, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda D. Browning. He is survived by four daughters, Cheryl Duffy and her husband, Ed, Gail Tyson, Kathie Hundley and her husband, Jim, and Becky Sue Newton and her husband, Wirt; one son, Michael Joseph Browning and his wife, Penny; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer Hux and her husband, Dustin, Mindy Poland and her husband, Chris, Susan Pello and her husband, Scott, Thomas Tyson,… , at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg. Burnside, Florence Marilyn Miller Florence Marilyn Miller Burnside, 75, of Bedford, died Sunday, August 31, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443. Steven Scott Byers CHESAPEAKE - Steven Scott Byers passed away Aug. 28, 2008. A funeral will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. today at Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and send condolences at Leonie Doss Cocke Leonie Doss Cocke, 93, of Lynchburg passed away Aug. 31, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Brice Tensley Cocke Sr. and her parents, Robert Lester Doss and Maude Hardy Doss of Pittsylvania County. She is survived by her sons, John William Cocke and wife, Joan Taylor Cocke of Lynchburg and Brice Tensley Cocke Jr. and his wife, Cathy Cocke of Daphne, Ala. Her grandchildren include Lisa Cocke Bradley and husband, Scott Bradley of Louisburg, N.C.; J. Andrew Cocke and… Jeffery Lynn Carpenter Jeffery Lynn Carpenter, age 59, died Saturday, August 23, 2008; was born to James Harris Carpenter and Norma Schoonover, March 25, 1949 in Charlottesville, Virginia; graduated from Culpeper County High School in 1967 and James Madison in 1971; taught school in the Criglers-ville Elementary School from 1972 until 1974 and was working for Artel Video Systems at his death. Surviving Mr. Carpenter are his sons, J. Harris Carpenter and his companion Natalie Spring, of Durham, North… Cary, Margaret Sinclair "Sister" CARY, Margaret "Sister" Sinclair, of Richmond, died August 31, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Winston L. Cary. She is survived by her devoted son, Danny L. Cary; daughter-in-law and devoted caregiver, Gale S. Cary; one brother, Allen Sinclair; one devoted sister, Grace Wright; two devoted grandchildren, Crystal Simpson and Kimberly Sanchez; three very precious great-grandchildren, Jasmine Sidial, Amber Sanchez, and Eric Simpson; and other family and friends. Her remains rest at… is planned at this time. Salyer Funeral Home is in charge. CORDLE, Sallie Tomlinson, 96, of Kenbridge, Va., died September 1, 2008. She was the widow of Alexander Bernard Cordle. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Aurilla and Henry Funk, of Singers Glen, Va., and Gloria and Sam Hale, of South Hill, Va.; seven grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Clyde T. Cordle Sr. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clarke Funeral Home, Kenbridge, where funeral services will be held Wednesday,… will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Chapel. will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son with the Reverend Leonard Southern officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. To send condolences online, please register at www.johnmoakey.com. CREED, Dora Whitmore, age 85, of Richmond, died August 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Creed. She is survived by her son, Harry A. Creed; three brothers, David Wayne Whitmore, Kenneth Jackson Whitmore, and Morris Edward Whitmore; a sister, Hazel Whitmore Cole; numerous sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Her remains rest at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and where funeral services… CRONIN, Evelyn A. "Ebbie", born October 28, 1922 in Petersburg, passed away August 30, 2008 in Richmond. She was the daughter of Rose Levitt Cohen and Arthur Cohen, of Petersburg. Ebbie was a member of Temple Brith Achim and worked at the Globe Department Store and Thalhimer's, all in Petersburg. She attended Madison College and was a tour guide for historic Petersburg. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph Fox and Francis Cronin. Survivors include her daughter, Marion Fox Frankel… Culpepper, Eugenia Sheffield "Jeannie" CULPEPPER, Eugenia "Jeannie" Sheffield, 93, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at her home on August 31, 2008. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Leroy Culpepper. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Gibbs and husband, Forest, Barbara Townsend and husband, Lynn; and her special daughter and constant companion, Carolyn Lee. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Forest Gibbs IV and wife, Martha, Christian Culpepper Gibbs, Jennifer Gibbs, Tiffany T. Taliaferro and… , Harold Wayne Deaner Harold Wayne Deaner, 80, of Lynchburg died on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Winifred Deaner. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A private inurnment will take place at the University of Virginia Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503. Tharp Funeral Home and… DAY, Burton N., 90, of Dillwyn, died Monday, September 1, 2008. He was the widower of Alice Bass Day. He is survived by a daughter, Rachel "Rae" Day Pittman and husband, Otis, of Surry; two grandchildren, Kenneth Pittman and wife, Wanda, of Surry, and Deana Pittman and Kara of Waverly; five great-grandchildren, Brandon Eggleston, Britney Pittman, Brianne Pittman, Deana Pittman, Taylor Laxton. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in… DeMENT, Rachel Held, died August 31, 2008, after a year-long struggle with lung and brain cancer. Born October 5, 1968, in Washington, D.C., Rachel is survived by her husband, Steve; her sons, Jacob and Stephen; her daughters, Katherine and Alex; her brother, Gordon; her sisters, Mary-Anne, Jennifer, Sarah; and dear sister-in-law, Bonnie. Rachel had an endless number of friends and family that loved her dearly. I know few people that were cherished more than she. Rachel was a woman of deep faith and endless… will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in New St. Mount Holiness Church. Wm. M. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. for the procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered to the family at FALCONER, James C. Sr., age 87, of Chester, Va., died on Sunday, August 31, 2008. He was born in Bally Shannon, Va., the son of the late Robert H. and Dina Salvesen Falconer. Mr. Falconer was a U.S. Navy and WWII veteran, and a retired real estate assessor. He was a charter member of Grace Lutheran Church, Chester, and Trinity Lutheran Church, Richmond. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Elizabeth H. Falconer; sons, James C. Falconer Jr. of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., and Robert C. Falconer Sr. and… will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008, in the First United Methodist Church, Independence, Va. with the Rev. Terri Johnson Gregory officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday night, September 3, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests to please consider memorial contributions to Rural Retreat Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 111, Rural Retreat, VA 24368 or First United Methodist Church, Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 219, Independence, VA 24348. The… FIGG, Leslie "Les" Tabor Jr., CMSgt, U.S.A.F. (Ret.), 86, of Mechanicsville, Va., grew up in Crewe, Va., departed this life on September 1, 2008. He was predeceased by his wife Kathleen (Kay) Bernadette Neilan Figg; and son, David L. Figg. Survivors include his son, Steven J. Figg; two daughters, Suzanne K. Figg and Jennifer M. McMillan; three granddaughters, Lesley Anne, Sara and Brianne; a great-grandson, Shawn; and several nieces and nephews. Les and his wife, Kay, met in England while he was… 2 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Cool Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. Burial will follow at the Carter Family Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. at Burch-Messier Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360. FOX, Hazel J., of Richmond, departed this life August 28, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie L. Fox Sr. She is survived by one daughter, Olivia F. Wilson; four sons Charlie L. Jr., Frederick J., James R., and Maurice E. Fox; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; three daughters-in-law, Sandra, Judy, and Felicia Fox; four sisters-in-law, Evalena Fox, Bessie Caper, Ella Fox, and Hester Myers; two brothers-in-law, John Fox and Judge Oliver; and… FRANCK, Roberta, 95, of Richmond, passed away on August 30, 2008. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel. FRANKLIN, Mollie Bowers, 89, of Aylett, Va., widow of Charles A. Franklin, passed away August 29, 2008. She was predeceased by her daughter, Carol Ann Franklin. She is survived by her daughters, Winifred L. Franklin and her husband, Barry L. Barnette, and Marie F. Minor; one brother, William Bowers and his wife, Evelyn; sister, Maria Nelson and her husband, Carl; also several cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, Route 301… and counseling the inmates. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Linda Galloway; two sons, Staff Sgt. William Galloway Jr. and wife Sonya and Paul Galloway-BS and his fiancee Renee Brit and his daughter Connie Galloway; two grandchildren; a brother Mr. and Mrs. Luis Galloway of Washington, D.C.; Rosetta and Russell Talley, Milton Galloway, Aunt Ada and all their families. The funeral will be held Thursday at noon in Philadelphia Church No. 7, 921 Canal Drive, Chesapeake. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton Jr.… GREEN, Jerry Wayne, 68, of Chesterfield, passed away Monday, September 1, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen M. Green; one son, Jerry Green Jr. and wife, Becky; two daughters, Julie Hurst and husband, Kevin, Jessie Evans and husband, Jon; brother, William Green and wife, Dorothy; sister, Nellie Meyer and husband, Earl; and brother-in-law, Bill Fisher. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Joshua, Loryn Rose, Jonathan, Ethan, and Jackson; and faithful caregiver, James Avent. Mr. Green served in… at the church fellowship hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Menokin Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 1175, Warsaw, VA 22572. William K. (Yankee) Hannon, 55, of Roanoke, passed away August 30, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. Carol Lynne Harding INDIAN LAND, SC Ms. Carol Lynne Harding, 43, of Avon Court, Indian Land, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2008, at her home. She was born October 31, 1964, in Waynesboro, Virginia, a daughter of Cecil Edward Harding Jr. and Lana Whitmore Harding. A Registered Nurse, Ms. Harding was a 1986 graduate of the St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing in Worcester, Massachusetts. There will be no services at this time. Ms. Harding is survived by her parents, Cecil Edward Harding Jr.… . Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. . He loved God, his family and his country with all his heart and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Edward Harmon, formerly of Richmond, Va.; and a sister, Catherine Hewitt, formerly of Oakland, Calif. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marlene Russ Harmon; daughters, Teresa Ingerson and her husband Tom Patton of Virginia Beach, Abbe Haymaker and her husband Wayne of Chesapeake and Julia Shilling of Montana; and grandchildren, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Russell… 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg. Hilda "Judy" Marialee Harris STUARTS DRAFT Hilda "Judy" Marialee Harris of Cold Springs Road, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2008, at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville. Complete arrangements will be announced by the Stuarts Draft Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Home. HASH, Marie Vickers, 86, of Clarksville, Ind., passed away at home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008. She was a member of the Walnut Street Baptist Church for more than 40 years. She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Elie Witherspoon; a brother, Fleming Vickers, of Roanoke, Va.; sister-in-law and dearest friend, Polly Vickers of Richmond, Va. HASTINGS, Horace Hall, 87, of Mechanicsville. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, George W. and Julia Banks Hall Hastings; two brothers, James Maston and G. Perkins Hastings; two sisters, Mildred Hastings Overton and Estelle Hastings Daniel; and his wife of 60 years, Earle King Hastings. Mr Hastings is survived by his daughter, Bliss Hastings Bourne and her husband, Douglas N. Bourne, of Fredericksburg, Va.; his son, Earl Hall Hastings and his wife, June Pickett Hastings; one grandson,… s 2 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington, Va. James B. Hewin VIRGINIA BEACH - James Bryant Hewin, 58, passed away Aug. 30, 2008, in his residence. Born in Hampton, Va., Oct. 22, 1949, he graduated from Ferguson High School, Newport News, Class of 1967, attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., and graduated from East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C., Class of 1971. James was an accomplished musician, playing flute, guitar, bass and saxophone. He was a member of several bands in Virginia and Southern California including: White… HEWIN, James Bryant, 58, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at his residence. Born in Hampton, Va., on October 22, 1949, he graduated from Ferguson High School, Newport News, Va., in 1967, attended Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va., and graduated from East Carolina University, Greenville, N.C., in 1971. James was an accomplished musician, playing flute, guitar, bass, and saxophone. He was a member of several bands in Virginia and Southern California, including White Rose, Oasis, Sage,… s 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. Angela M. Holliman SUFFOLK - Angela M. Holliman, 54, of the 300 block of N. Fourth St., died Aug. 28, 2008. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Sixth Street Baptist Church. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge. s will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at Oakwood Cemetery in Pulaski. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home. IRBY, Beverly Lane, 56, of Richmond, died Sunday, August 31, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Thomas M. Irby; her mother, Margaret B. Lane; two sons, Christopher T. Lane and his wife, Tricia, and Jason E. Ciejek and his wife, Diane; one grandson, Andrew Lane; two sisters, Marsha G. Lane and Jean L. Rigsby and her husband, Steve; one nephew and three nieces. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street. Rd., where a funeral service will be held 2… Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) James E. Johnson BOYKINS - James Earl "Speck" Johnson, 64, died Aug. 31, 2008, in his residence. He was born in Newsoms, a son of the late Ryland and Lila Mae Story Johnson. James retired from Narricott Industries after 20 years in maintenance. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 42 years, Linda Summers Johnson; his son, Robert Lee Burton and wife Robin of Courtland; two sisters, Joyce Miles of Boykins and Diane Colon of Suffolk; one brother, Grady Johnson of Franklin; a special nephew,… KELLY, Frank J., 74, Midlothian, Va., widower of Francine A. Kelly, passed away August 29, 2008. He was predeceased by his son, Francis J. Kelly; and is survived by his children, Patricia K. King and her husband, Joseph, and John J. Kelly. Also three grandchildren, Daniel, Kelly and Mac; one sister, Nancy Schmidt. Mr. Kelly was a graduate of LaSalle College. Memorial services will be held 12 noon, Thursday at Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road. In lieu of flowers, please make… KING, Joyce M., 73, of Shacklefords, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Ernest King; her daughter, Penny Wilkinson; her son ,Lewis F. McAdams Jr.; eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Vincent Funeral Home, West Point. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lower King and Queen Volunteer Fire Department,… . He was a member of Greater Deep Creek Lodge No. 1033, 3rd Masonic District. He is survived by two daughters, Angela R. King and Melodie A. King, both of Portsmouth; three sons, Linwood J. King of Portsmouth, Leonard Parker of Chesapeake and Nikita Parker of Virginia Beach; one sister, Elnora B. Smith of Capital Heights, Md.; three brothers, Allen H. Boykins of Chesapeake, Harry E. Brown of Portsmouth and James King (Lois) of North Carolina; three grandchildren, Marcus King, Rashad Ward of Portsmouth and… KIRTLEY, Thomas, Lloyd Sr. "God gives us love, something to love, He lends us." Tennyson Thomas Lloyd Kirtley, Sr. was born in Salmon, Idaho, November 16, 1918. He died, August 31, 2008. He grew up in Sunnyvale, Calif., where he graduated from San Jose State College. After receiving his Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from California Institute of Technology, he served his country during World War II, making black powder for Hercules Powder Company. After the war, he moved with Hercules… KOSAKOWSKI, Bernard James, 79, of Richmond, formerly of Bedford, N.Y., passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Kosakowski; children, Bernard J. Kosakowski Jr. and wife, Claudia, of Mamaroneck, N.Y., Cheryl Ann Kosakowski, Thomas Kosakowski, and Kevin Kosakowski of Richmond; grandchild, Monica Maria Kosakowski; sisters, Victoria and Emilie Kosakowski, both of Bedford, N.Y., and Rosemarie August and husband, Richard, of New City, N.Y.; brother, Frank Kosakowski and wife,… Sep 2, 2008 The funeral for Larry Waller Baliles, 67, of Stuart, who died Aug. 28, 2008, was held Monday at Fairystone Baptist Church with the Rev. James Dunn, the Rev. Stuart Baliles and the Rev. Dr. Clint Hopkins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were present and retired law enforcement officers: Patrick County Chief Deputy Sheriff Claude Bowman, retired; Patrick County Sheriff’s Department captains Darryl Smith and Ward Stone; Virginia State Trooper Posey L. Baliles, retired;… Ruby Y. Lassiter HERTFORD - Ruby Cleo Yates Lassiter, 90, of the 700 block of Pennsylvania Ave., died Aug. 30, 2008, in Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, N.C. Mrs. Lassiter was born in Sumter, S.C., and was the daughter of the late John H. and Mattie Eleanor Frost Yates. A retired supervisor from Don Juan Manufacturing, she was a member of Bethlehem Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Aydlett Lassiter Sr.; sisters, Juanita James, Barbara… is planned at this time, Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach, is in charge. LEGGETT, Donna Appleby, 46, died Monday, September 1, 2008, at her home in Prince George, Va. She was a registered nurse, and served as a deaconess at Unity Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, John Robert Leggett Jr. of Prince George; her mother, Betty King Appleby; a brother, Phillip Appleby and wife, Laura; two nephews, Phillip Appleby Jr. and Aaron Appleby, all of Heathsville, Va. The family will receive friends beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2008, followed by a funeral service… Melvin L. Lewis Jr. NORFOLK - Melvin Lee Lewis Jr., 55, of the 6200 block of Chesapeake Blvd., died Aug. 29, 2008. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. LEWIS, Mrs. Nelzine, of Richmond, departed this life August 31, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Lewis. She is survived by one sister, Lillie Anderson; 10 nieces, six nephews, a host of cousins; one sister-in-law, Rachel Morse; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 1 p.m. at Riverview Baptist Church, 2604 Idlewood Avenue, where remains will lie in state one hour prior funeral… LITCH, Christine Tisdale, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, died August 31, 2008 in Northbrook, Illinois, of complications from Alzheimer's Disease. Christine was born July 30, 1923 at Wattsboro in Lunenburg County, Va. to Alvan and Ray Tisdale, the youngest of 10 children. Christine graduated from Victoria High School in 1940 as class salutatorian and subsequently worked for First and Merchant's bank in Richmond, Va. She married Joseph Litch of Richmond on January 28, 1956, and the ceremony… Sep 2, 2008 Magdalena A. Cuartero, 94, of Lanuza, Surigao del Sur, Philippines, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at her home. She was born in Lanuza on Aug. 14, 1914, to Francisco Azarcon and Juana Estal Azarcon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Juan Estrada Cuartero Sr.; four brothers, Benito Azarcon, Nicolas Azarcon, Perfecto Azarcon and Pablo Azarcon; four sisters, Nasaria Azarcon, Arro Azarcon, Raymunda Azarcon and Vicenta Guinitaran; a daughter, Angelita C. Guerra; and… MAYO, Deaconess Marian, of Norfolk, formerly of Richmond, departed this life September 1, 2008. Arrangements by Margaret Meadows, 84, of Fairfax, Va., passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service. .com. Local arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. MESSICK, Mrs. Ann B., 77, of Kilmarnock, died Monday, September 1, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Carter "Denny" Messick; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard Lee and Mary Jane Messick of Severna Park, Md.; one daughter and son-in-law, Laurie Ann and Leonard M. Adkins of Fincastle, Va.; four grandchildren, Julia Jane Messick, Allison Ann Messick, Stacey Louise Messick, and Richard Lee Messick Jr. She was predeceased by one son, David Denson Messick. Funeral services will be held… MILJEVIC, Milorad, 86, died peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2008, after a brief period of failing health. He was at home and surrounded by his family at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ursula Miljevic. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Maria; his two daughters, Margret M. Trumbull and her husband, Charles, Marianne M. Watkinson and her husband, Robert; and five grandchildren, Benjamin C. Trumbull, Alexandra M. Trumbull and her husband, Matthew Anderson, Andrew L.… s will be conducted 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel, 276-628-2131. . will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Rosewood Memorial Park by Minister Carl L. Cooper. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, today from 4 to 6 p.m. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Laurel Avenue Church of Christ Building Fund, 1126 Laurel Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23325. Condolences may be offered to the family at Marjorie Ann Neuhoff, of Charlotte, N.C., died Thursday, August 28, 2008. Funeral Mass noon on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at St. Andrews Catholic Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. NUNN, Joseph Berkeley Sr., 81, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008. He was born on May 2, 1927 to Lijah Gwynn and Flora Dockery Nunn. Survivors include his daughter, Sandra Nunn O'Brien; his son, Joseph Berkeley Nunn Jr.; his granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Nunn; his sister, Mary Nunn Pearce; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Muriel Creasy Nunn. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008, in the chapel… O'BRIEN, Robert D., 82, died at home in Richmond, Va., August 8, 2008. He is survived by his companion, John Vrabel; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Baltz; his children, Dennis (Diane), Kathryne, Brian (Diane) and Paul; grandchildren, Andrew, Lauren, Tara and Tommy; five nephews and a niece. Donations - Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Rd., Richmond, Va. 23226. OSBORN, Frank W. "Frankie", 64, of Farmville, died in his sleep on Sunday, August 31, 2008 at Holly Manor Nursing Home in Farmville, following several years of declining health. He was born October 29, 1943 in Farmville, Va., to the late Asa Frank Osborn and Ann Walthall Osborn. He attended and graduated from Prince Edward Academy in 1963. Frank then went on to manage Osborn's Supermarket with his wife, Martha Sue, from the mid 1960s until its closing in 1981. Frankie was known for his kind… Jerry A. Ostrem Jerry A. Ostrem, 74, of Richmond, Virginia, died Friday, August 29, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Diane C. Ostrem; three step-children, Harvey Ball ll, Roger Ball and Cherril Peters; and four grandchildren, Logan, Preston, Angela Peters and Casey L. Ball. Jerry was assigned at the Fisherville Training Center during his enlistment in the Navy. will be held today at 6:30 p.m. at the Bayside Chapel of Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, where the family will remain to receive friends until 8 p.m. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk after a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mary Pavlides Scholarship Fund at St. Nicholas. May her smile, love and memory be eternal. Zack W. Phillips NORTH AUGUSTA, SC Funeral services for Mr. Zack W. Phillips, 92, of Bunting Drive, North Augusta, South Carolina, who entered into rest on Friday, August 29, 2008, was conducted 11 a.m. Monday, September 1, 2008, at the Fairview Presbyterian Church. Dr. Robert F. Fuller Jr. and Dr. G. Daniel McCall officiated. Interment was held at Pineview Memorial Park with Masonic Rites. Mr. Phillips was a native of Wintergreen, Virginia, having made North Augusta his home for the past 56 years. He was a… will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at J.T. Fisher Funeral Services Chapel, Chesapeake. s 11 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Flora Funeral Chapel. RASNAKE, Kermit L. "Snake", of Powhatan, born August 5, 1936, died August 30, 2008. He retired from Dominion Virginia Power after 34 years of service and worked at Northern Tool & Equipment for three years. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Beverly B. Rasnake; one brother, James Rasnake and his wife, Judy of Culpeper; his daughters, Sheila H. Crane and her husband, Tyler of Bon Air, and Sherri R. Eng and her husband, Garwin of Norfolk; five grandsons, Taylor and Connor Harris, Jacob Eng,… RICHARDSON, Virginia Young, 89, passed away peacefully at her beloved farm in Goochland County, Va., on August 27, 2008. The daughter of the late Dr. Charles Augustus and Jettie C. Young of Roanoke, Va., she was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, L. W. "Crit" Richardson; and her brother, Dr. Charles Augustus Young Jr. She is survived by her sister, Helen E. Young and Janet E. Wynot of Bent Mt., Va.; five children, Lynwood W. Richardson II, Ronnie R. Thornton and husband, John S. Thornton Jr.,… s will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel. ROBERTSON, Jack M., of Gum Springs, Va., was born August, 3, 1931 in Roanoke Va. and passed away on August 27, 2008 at Henrico Doctors Hospital. Mr. Robertson was a retired nurse with over 20 years of service with H.C.A. He retired from the Army Reserves as a SFC E7 after 20 plus years of service. He will be laid to rest at the Amelia Veterans Cemetery with full military honors. He is survived by his son, Randell Atkins; his daughter-in-law, Judith Atkins; his nephew, Tony Hall; and his niece, Debby Grey.… ROBINSON, Baby Boy Kobe, of Richmond, departed this life August 31, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. s will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Danny Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. Jack L. Rook GASTON - Jack Lee Rook, 80, died Aug. 31, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Massey Funeral Home, Roanoke Rapids. RUDD, Susanne Evans, quietly passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, Va. She was a devoted wife and mother, who loved her family dearly. Susanne was born June 11, 1968 in Richmond, Va. She was a graduate of Richmond Community High School, the University of Virginia, and Radford University. She worked a number of years for Hampton City and Newport News City Schools. She was preceded in death by her mother, Harriette Johnson Evans; and her son, Evan Austin Rudd. She… Grover L. Sawyer SHILOH - Grover Lee Sawyer, 84, of the 100 block of Shore Drive, died Aug. 29, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City. Susie Frances Sheets, 89, of Marion, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2008. Funeral will be Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at Southfork Baptist Church in Marion. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory. SHUE, Mrs. Rosa Bell Jarrett, 94, of Covington, died Saturday, August 30, 2008. She was the wife of the late Wilson Wiley Shue. Mrs. Shue was born August 10, 1914 in Henry County, the daughter of the late Samuel Luther Jarrett and Nannie Prillaman Jarrett. Mrs. Shue is survived by a son, Timothy Kevin Shue and wife, Debbie; two daughters, Ruth Shue McCarty and husband, Jimmy, of Richmond and Nadine Shue Judy and husband, Jerry; two brothers, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A funeral service… to others. He lived by three mottos: "To Make The Best Better", "That I May Serve", and "Service Above Self". These three mottos for 4-H, Virginia Tech, and Rotary International, respectively, summarize Bill's selfless commitment to serving others. Born January 10, 1919, in Dinwiddie County, Dr. Skelton grew up on his family's tobacco farm. He enrolled in the Cadet Corps at Virginia Tech in 1936 and worked his way through college, graduating in 1940, with a B.S. in… Helen Sysyn Smedley, 80, of Bedford, died August 28, 2008. A mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. today, September 2, 2008, at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford. . Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory. will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, 540-389-5441. Barry M. Stokes MIDLOTHIAN - Barry Malcolm Stokes, 65, passed away at home Aug. 31, 2008, from complications of Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Woodley Stokes; his daughter, Michelle Powell and her husband Blaine; and daughter, Amy Sutton and her husband Nelson. He was the best grandfather to his grandchildren, Cody and Austin Powell, Nathan Sutton and sweet little Sydney Sutton. His children and grandchildren made the last few years bearable and he loved them with all… STOKES, Barry Malcolm, age 65, of Midlothian, passed away at home on August 31, 2008, from complications of Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Woodley Stokes; his daughter, Michelle Powell and her husband, Blaine; daughter, Amy Sutton and her husband, Nelson. He was the best grandfather to his grandchildren, Cody and Austin Powell, Nathan Sutton, and sweet little Sydney Sutton. His children and grandchildren made the last few years bearable, and he loved them with all his… Matthew Summerlin, 76, of Roanoke, passed away September 1, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-8=982-2100. TALBOT, Robert E. Sr., born September 10, 1924, in Hudson, Mass., died Saturday, August 30, 2008. Mr. Talbot graduated from Hudson High School in 1942. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a Second Class Radioman with service in North Africa, Sicily, Gilbert, Marshall, Saipan, and Tinian Islands, Leyte and Lingayen Landings on board the NTS Newport, U.S.S. Calvert, and U.S.S. La Porte. He graduated with honors from Tilton Academy, in New Hampshire, and Syracuse University, where he was a member… Sep 2, 2008 A graveside service for Thomas Wilson Eames, 71, of 916 Lillian St., Martinsville, who died Aug. 30. 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kataba Memorial Gardens in Hickory, N.C., with Director Kelly Ratcliff officiating. Burial will be in Kataba Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home in Ridgeway and other times at the home of his sister Mae E. Woodruff, 110 Gravely St., Martinsville. Eames… TURNER, Gussie "Gus", of Richmond, departed this life September 1, 2008. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. The family may be contacted at 232-7887. Fannie Josephine Parham of Jarratt died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, reposing at the Knox-High Mortuary Inc., Emporia, Va. Funeral notice forthcoming. will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. in Central Baptist Church, 701 W. Olney Road, Norfolk. Additionally, the family will be hosting a private reception Sept. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center, 4535 Commerce St., Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Online condolences may be shared with the family at Vassar Jr., Alfred Eugene "Al" Alfred "Al" Eugene Vassar Jr. Alfred "Al" Eugene Vassar Jr., 59, of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born December 27, 1948, in Lexington, the son of Vivian Lucas Vassar. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Vassar; and father, Alfred E. Vassar Sr.; two sons, Kelly O. Vassar and his wife, Rachel, of Roanoke, and Lucas R. Vassar and his wife, Katie, of Stuarts Draft; one daughter, Erica V. Owen and her husband, Duke, of Waynes-boro; and… VIDAL, Maria Caridad de Armas of Richmond, passed from the arms of her daughter into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ on Saturday, August 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pio J. Vidal Jr.; her parents, Oscar Armando de Armas and Maria de las Nieves Isoba de Armas; and her brother, Dr. Francisco M. de Armas. She is survived by her only child, Maria Vidal Bagley and son-in-law, Samuel S. Bagley. She is also survived by her nephew, Frank de Armas; his wife, Marie; their… Martha R. Washington, 70, of Jamaica, N.Y., passed away Friday, August 29, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service. s 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at Jordantown Church of God. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, (540-982-2221). Harry (Skeeter) Franklin Woody, 61, of Forest, died Sunday, August 31, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 434-237-9424. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Queen Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 508, Kinston, NC 28502-0508. Arrangements are with Edwards Funeral Home. deHAVEN, Alice Whitlock, 91, of Richmond, widow of Monte deHaven, entered into rest Thursday, August 14, 2008. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Renee Smith; and grandson, Steve Hartless. She is survived by her two daughters, Yvonne Hartless and husband, Thomas, of Richmond, and Brenda deHaven of Powhatan; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jayne Dunn and Anne Costello; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, September 4, in Forest Lawn… |
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