Saturday, September 6, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 09/06/08

  • Ava B. Phillips

    Sep 5, 2008 The funeral for Ava Opal Boyd Phillips, 88, of Stuart, who died Sept. 1, 2008, was held Thursday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Jim Churchwell officiating. Burial was in the Stuart Cemetery. Pallbearers were Junior Absher, C.T. Gardner, Pete Campbell, Richard Lawson, A.J. Boyd and James Boyd.

    • BURNS Sr., John Henry

      John Henry Burns Sr. John H. Burns Sr., 82, of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Bedford and Lynchburg, passed away Aug. 21, 2008. John was born May 16, 1926, in Weehawken, N.J., to the late William and Freda Baedecker Burns. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Sonarman in the Philippine Theatre. He was a retired New Jersey State Trooper and U.S. Postal Service employee. He was preceded in death by a son, Dr. Dennis E. Burns. John is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen Elizabeth Plue Burns. In…

      • Barnes, Oddie

        • Bartlett, Clayton Luther

          noon on Saturday, September 6, 2008, at The Bible Baptist Church in Galax, Va. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va.

          • Baugh, Janice Elaine

            will be held 2 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008, at Jerusalem Baptist Church. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.

            • Beaty Sr., Leonard Joseph

              • Bennett, Susan Renae

                Susan Renae Bennett, 36, of Ft. Meade, Fla., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                • Bradford, Shirley

                  Shirley Bradford, 71, of Elliston, Va., died Friday, September 5, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem Chapel.

                  • Brizendine, Lewis Latane

                    ALLEN, Richard "Dick", 73, a real estate broker and appraiser of Chester, Va., departed this life on September 4, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Joan Dunnavant Allen; his proud children, daughter, Celeste Elaine Hale, son, David Meade Allen; son-in-law, Roger Hale; sisters, Celeste Reidelbach and Marjorie Lee; his devoted friend, Judy Thomas; as well as many other family and friends. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral…

                    • Brown, Harry H.

                      s have been entrusted to the Lewis Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Waynesboro, Va.

                      • Brown, Lloyd Thomas "Charlie"

                        BRIZENDINE, Lewis Latane, 96, of Mechanicsville, died Thursday, September 4, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Elgin Brizendine; two sons, Lee Roy and wife, Grace, of Little Plymouth, Va., and Robert L. of Dunns Loring, Va.; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Ray of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road,…

                        • Bullock, Yvonne

                          Yvonne Bullock SUFFOLK - Yvonne Bullock, 59, of the 100 block of Courtland Court, died Sept. 3, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Kingdom Hall, Norview. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, is in charge.

                          • Burks, Pauline E. Dowe

                            Pauline E. Dowe Burks, 88, of Salem, Va., passed away Friday, September 5, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                            • Calloway, Ruth

                              Ruth Naomi Calloway Ruth Naomi Calloway, age 85 of Nokesville, Virginia went to be with her Lord on August 31, 2008. Ruth is the daughter of Ora Olene Roberts and Arthur D. Roberts. She was born in Ebenburg, Pennsylvania on April 11, 1923 and is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, James A. Calloway and a brother, Timothy Roberts of State College, Pennsylvania. Ruth is also survived by one daughter, Sandra and her husband David Sobczynski of Winchester, Virginia, three sons; James Neil Calloway of…

                              • Calloway, Ruth - Ruth Naomi Calloway Ruth Naomi Calloway, age 85 of Nokesville, Virginia went to be with her Lord on August 31, 2008. Ruth is the .... 

                                • Campbell Jr., William Walter

                                  William Walter Campbell, Jr. William Walter Campbell, Jr., passed away on Saturday, August 30 of Culpeper, Va. Born in Alexandria, Va. on March 4, 1922, son of the late William W. Campbell, Sr., and Charlotte Lee Thomas Campbell. He attended schools in Alexandria and graduated from George Washington High School. He was an active member of the Alexandria Old Dominion Boat Rowing Team in the 1930's and 1940's. In February 1941, he went to work at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. as an…

                                  • Chewning, Harry N.

                                    • Clark, Carlton

                                      will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Salyer Funeral Home, Chincoteague.

                                      • Clarke, Rev. Robert E.

                                        The Rev. Robert E. Clarke, 78, of Chilhowie, Va., died Thursday, September 4, 2008. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, September 7, 2008, at Madam Russell United Methodist Church, Saltville. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie, Va.

                                        • Colyer, William S.

                                          BROWN, Lloyd Thomas "Charlie," 74, of Montpelier, Va., died Thursday, September 4, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Edith Chick Brown; two sons, Wayne Thomas Brown and Christopher Lloyd Brown; one brother, Warren E. Brown and wife, Nancy; one grandson, Wayne Jr.; several nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion, Tipper. Family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where funeral services will be held 10 a.m.…

                                          • Crayton, Charlotte Matthews

                                            COLYER, William S., 83, of Richmond, passed away September 4, 2008. Bill is survived by his wife, Frances W. Colyer; one stepdaughter, Judy Glasco; two stepsons, Thomas E. Gibson and G. Wayne Gibson; brothers, Richard B. Colyer and Carlyle Colyer; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street. A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, September 8, at 1 p.m. in Greenwood…

                                            • Creasy, Marion Frances York

                                              Marion Frances York Creasy, 74, of Vinton, died Friday, September 5, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                                              • Davis, Marissa Anne Burnette

                                                Marissa Anne Burnette Davis, eight months old daughter of Cecilia Burnette and Adam Davis, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va.

                                                • Dell'Acqua, Jean

                                                  will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Severn Cemetery. Massey Funeral Home, Jackson, is in charge.

                                                • Dickson, Laura Mae

                                                  11 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Fairlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home Chapel.

                                                  • Diggs, Anna M.

                                                    A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Anna M. Diggs will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008c at Gillfield Baptist Church, 209 Perry St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. George W.C. Lyons Jr., pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Family members will assemble at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral establishment the day of the services. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to…

                                                    • Duncan, Wayne

                                                      will be held at Cedar Point Country Club Tuesday at 11 a.m. A reception will follow. Memorial donations may be made to the Isle of Wight Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 97, Smithfield, VA 23431. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield.

                                                      • Dunstan, Joan

                                                        • Ernestine H. Staples

                                                          • Farquhar, Arthur "Butch" - Arthur "Butch Farquhar Arthur "Butch" Farquhar, longtime Manassas resident, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Manassas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age .... 

                                                            • Feld, Ishina

                                                              Ishina Feld VIRGINIA BEACH - Ishina Feld, 55, passed away Sept. 2, 2008. Services will be private. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., is handling the arrangements.

                                                              • Feld, Paul

                                                                Paul Feld VIRGINIA BEACH - Paul Feld, 65, passed away Sept. 2, 2008. Services will be private. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., is handling the arrangements.

                                                                • Fortner, Carl

                                                                  Carl William Fortner NORFOLK - Carl William Fortner, 79, passed away Sept. 3, 2008, in Sentara Leigh Hospital. A native of Salisbury, N.C., he was the son of the late Ruby Caroline and Roy W. Fortner. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a master sergeant where he served in the Korean War as a fighter pilot. He also retired from the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority as the director of housing. He was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church. He is survived by his son and the apple of his eye,…

                                                                  • Frazier, J. Richard

                                                                    Dr. J. Richard Frazier, 72, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2008. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 12, 2008, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

                                                                    • Friend, Joseph Lee

                                                                      CRAYTON, Charlotte Matthews, 82, of Kenbridge, Va., went to be with the Lord and her daughter-in-law, Janet Maltman Crayton, on September 5, 2008. She is survived by her sons, Keith Crayton and wife, Nancy, of Richmond, and Bob Crayton and wife, Cyndi, of Bozeman, Montana; grandchildren, Conrad, Chase and Kinsey Crayton; sisters, Bess Wendell and Marjorie Jensen. Charlotte was a beloved mother and grandmother, and will be dearly missed by all of those whose lives she touched. Graveside funeral services will…

                                                                      • Fulton, Calvin Benjamin

                                                                        • Glass, Forrest Allen

                                                                          FRIEND, Joseph Lee, of Richmond, Va., departed this life September 4, 2008. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Avenue. Funeral notice later.

                                                                          • Gordon Jr., Frank Helton

                                                                            1 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, Bedford Baptist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va.

                                                                            • Hall, Irma deLeon

                                                                              GLASS, Forrest Allen, 93, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008. A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, September 13, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Hopewell, Virginia, followed by a graveside service at 4 p.m. at Hickory Neck Episcopal Church in Toano, Virginia. Born in Richmond, Virginia on February 9, 1915, Mr. Glass lived most of his life in Hopewell. He received his Bachelor's degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Wake Forest University, where he played football, basketball, and…

                                                                              • Hankins, Mary Virginia Tompkins

                                                                                • Haworth, James F.

                                                                                  • Helen B. Stockton

                                                                                    Sep 5, 2008 Helen Berger Stockton, 69, of 16069 Martinsville Highway, Axton, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Danville Regional Hospital. She was born in Pittsylvania County on Jan. 22, 1939, to Thomas Rose Berger and Pearl Cobbs Berger. Her parents preceded her in death. She retired from Bassett Furniture Industries. Surviving are her husband, Thomas William Stockton of Roanoke; a son, William Stockton of Oak Level; a brother, William M. Berger of Ferrum; and a granddaughter. The funeral will be held at 1…

                                                                                    • Hill, Margaret Virginia Brown

                                                                                      HALL, Irma deLeon, 91, of Richmond, died Thursday, September 4, 2008. She is survived by her son, Harvey Melville Hall II and wife, Katherine Woodward Hall; her daughter, Constance Hall Saffelle and husband, Robert Nelson Saffelle; three grandchildren, William Harvey Hall, Elizabeth Hall Saffelle and Katherine Virginia Saffelle. A private family memorial service will be held Monday, September 8, at St. James's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va.

                                                                                      • Hodge, Joseph Newell

                                                                                        • Holloway, Mary Louise

                                                                                          HILL, Margaret Virginia Brown, age 97, widow of George Anderson Hill Sr. and a retiree of the former William Byrd Press (now Cadmus Cenveo Commun-ications), died Thursday, September 4, 2008. She is survived by her three sons, George Anderson Hill Jr., Douglas Milton Hill and his wife, Valerie Marie Watson Hill, and Donald Wesley Hill and his wife, Forrest Anne Harris Hill, all of Richmond; six grandchildren, Brian Anderson Hill of San Clemente, Calif., Daniel Anderson Hill of Richmond, Casey Weston Hill and…

                                                                                          • Holloway, Richard Leon

                                                                                            HOLLOWAY, Mary Louise, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on August 24, 2008. She is survived by her son, Rick; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; and three grandchildren. The funeral services were held in Ellerbe, N.C. She enjoyed a successful 38-year career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, loved her family dearly, and was a devoted wife to her high school sweetheart for 55 years. Let us trust our absent loved one to Jesus, knowing they are held securely within His love and power.…

                                                                                            • Horne, May Ethel - May Ethel Horne May Ethel Horne, age 82, of Manassas, Virginia died Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Capital Hospice, Arlington, Virginia. Mrs. Horne made .... 

                                                                                              • Hotalen, Ryder

                                                                                                Ryder A. Hotalen GULFPORT, Miss. - Services for Ryder Allen Hotalen will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.

                                                                                                • Hudson Jr., C. Wallace "Wally"

                                                                                                  HOLLOWAY, Richard Leon, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on August 28, 2008. He is survived by his son, Rick; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; and three grandchildren. The funeral services were held in Ellerbe, N.C. Richard served his country in the Korean War, had a successful 35-year career as a Virginia State Capitol Police Officer, and most particularly he was devoted to his family and high school sweetheart whom he was married to for 55 years. Let us trust our absent loved one to Jesus,…

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                                                                                                    WILLIAMS, Paul M., 84, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Hazleton, Pa., passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Retreat Hospital Hospice. He was the son of the late Ernest and Alberta Williams. He was an employee of Bell Atlantic Company and was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #395 of which he was a former Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator. Mr. Williams served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during WWII as a member of the 148th Combat Engineer Battalion in Europe, including the Battle of the…

                                                                                                    • JOHNSTON, Richard Suter

                                                                                                      Richard Suter Johnston Richard Suter Johnston of Lynchburg died Sept. 3, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Goode Johnston. He was the son of the late Samuel Ladd Johnston and Alice Suter Johnston. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard Suter Johnston Jr. and Carol of Vero Beach, Fla.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Ann Johnston Turner and Kenneth of Wake Forest, N.C., Elizabeth Johnston Lawrence and Richard of Saint Stephens Church, and Barbara Johnston Hutchison and Ray of…

                                                                                                      • Jackson, Joyce

                                                                                                        Joyce P. Jackson VIRGINIA BEACH - Joyce P. Jackson, 56, of the 3700 block of Kings Point Road, passed away Sept. 3, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in New Hope Baptist Church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, is in charge.

                                                                                                        • Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                          • Kaminski, Adolphia B.

                                                                                                            Adolphia B. Kaminski, "My Loving Child," went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, in Richmond, Va. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on June 1, 1917. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward; her parents; six sisters; and four brothers. She has two living sisters, Alice Zalewski and Anne Mikoll. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Robert (Laura Lee), of Buffalo, N.Y., and Ronald (Suzanne), of Richmond, Va.; daughter, Deborah (John) Holler, of Roanoke, Va.; and…

                                                                                                            • Keith, Brian

                                                                                                              will be held today at 11 a.m. in Peninsula Funeral Home. Burial will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Parklawn Memorial Park.

                                                                                                              • Kelley Jr., H. Frederick - H. Frederick Kelley, Jr., H. Frederick Kelley, Jr., age 73, passed away at Potomac Hospital on September 2, 2008. Fred was born in Memphis, .... 

                                                                                                                • Kirk, Paul

                                                                                                                  . Interment will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk. Condolences may be shared with the family at

                                                                                                                  • Kroboth, Mary

                                                                                                                    Mary P. Kroboth NORFOLK - Mary P. Kroboth died Sept. 1, 2008. A memorial will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. in Evelyn Ott School of Dance. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is in charge.

                                                                                                                    • Lauren S. Via

                                                                                                                      Sep 5, 2008 The funeral for Lauren “Pee Wee” S. Via, 90, of Fieldale, who died Sept. 1, 2008, was held Thursday at Bassett Funeral Service South Chapel with Elder David Minter officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors conducted by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Curtis Tilley, Bobby McAlexander, Connie “Coy” Via, Michael Joyce, Jerry Hylton and Kevin Gillispie.

                                                                                                                      • Leggett, Morris

                                                                                                                        will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Nansemond Suffolk Cemetery. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge.

                                                                                                                        • Lockhart, Mildred

                                                                                                                          Ms. Mildred Lockhart, 70, of 403 N. 3 1/2 Ave., Hopewell, deied Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at River View on the Appomattox. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director.

                                                                                                                          • Lovas, Sean

                                                                                                                            Sean Alexander Lovas VIRGINIA BEACH - Our son, our friend and the light that kept our lives bright, Sean Alexander Lovas, 40, went to be with the Lord Sept. 3, 2008. He passed away at The Medical College of Virginia, Richmond. A native of Virginia Beach, Sean was a graduate of First Colonial High School and Radford University. He was the vice president of Lovas Insurance Agency, a Nationwide agent. Sean and his family attended Grace Bible Church in Virginia Beach. Sean was an avid golfer and boater. We are…

                                                                                                                            • Mandy M. Hurd

                                                                                                                              Sep 5, 2008 The funeral for Mandy May Hurd, 98, of 720 Oneida St., Martinsville, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Services Chapel in Ridgeway with the Rev. Kirby Phillips and James Graham officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Ridgeway. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home. She died Sept. 3, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born in Patrick County on April 12, 1910, to Virgil Buck Clark…

                                                                                                                              • McCarty, Eva Mae

                                                                                                                                • McGuire, Eloise Williams

                                                                                                                                  s will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, September 7, 2008, in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with the Rev. Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will followin Mt. Lebanon Church Cemetery at Hoges Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday evening, September 6, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at kendallfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                  • McIlroy, Robert E.

                                                                                                                                    HUDSON, C. Wallace "Wally" Jr., a local commercial and industrial contractor, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 5, 2008. Mr. Hudson, owner of Hudson Sheet Metal Company, opened his business in 1967. He was born and raised in Richmond, graduated from Thomas Jefferson and married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Wright Hudson, in 1957. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; his mother, Helen Hudson; his brother, Douglas Hudson; four children, Debra Crafa and husband, Lou, Chip Hudson…

                                                                                                                                    • Meadors, Vera Lavaone - Vera Lavaone Meadors Vera Lavaone Meadors 63, of Manassas, passed September 1, 2008 at the Capital Hospice Inpatient Center in Arlington. Born November 6th, .... 

                                                                                                                                      • Meadows, Margaret

                                                                                                                                        10 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                        • Miltier, Dorothy

                                                                                                                                          Dorothy F. Miltier PORTSMOUTH - Services for Dorothy Forsythe Miltier will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.

                                                                                                                                          • Moore, James William

                                                                                                                                            James William Moore, 65, of Martinsville, died on Thursday, September 4, 2008. The funeral will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2008, at the chapel of Roselawn Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va.

                                                                                                                                            • Nelson, William Howard

                                                                                                                                              • O'Neill, Edward

                                                                                                                                                of remembrance will be held at 4 p.m. today in Twiford Colony Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                • Parks, Pealrie Reedy

                                                                                                                                                  11 a.m. Sunday, September 7, 2008, in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va.

                                                                                                                                                  • Pentecost, Linda

                                                                                                                                                    Linda B. Pentecost WANCHESE - Linda Berry Pentecost, 71, died Sept. 4, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo.

                                                                                                                                                    • Phipps, Wilma Jones

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                                                                                                                                                      • Pickering, Zeth Michael (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                        • Porter Sr., Michael

                                                                                                                                                          . He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Victoria Porter; one daughter, Keysha Porter of Chesapeake; three sons, Darien Porter of Woodbridge, Michael O. Porter Jr. and Byron Porter, both of Chesapeake; one sister, Carolyn Payton; two brothers, Johnnie Porter and Samuel Porter; five grandchildren, Deja Jenkins, Brionna Holloway, Darien Porter Jr., Denzel Porter and Drew Porter; an aunt, Evelyn Spence; and a host of other relatives and friends. "For thou art my hope, O Lord God; thou art my trust from…

                                                                                                                                                          • Rainey Jr., James

                                                                                                                                                            will be held at Green Funeral Home Inc., 814 Franklin St., Alexandria, VA 22314. The family will receive friends at 6700 Bock Road, Fort Washington, MD 20748 immediately following Jim's Victory Celebration. In lieu of flowers, Jim requested donations to Dominique's scholarship trust.

                                                                                                                                                            • Rea, Judy

                                                                                                                                                              Judy Rea, 53, of Martinsville, Va., died Thursday, September 4, 2008. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services and Crematory, Martinsville, Va.

                                                                                                                                                              • Reckling, Robert

                                                                                                                                                                • Repair, Harold Nathan

                                                                                                                                                                  will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2008, at Lexington Presbyterian Church with Dr. William Klein officiating. Burial will be in Parsons City Cemetery, Parsons, W.Va., at 2 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parsons High School Alumni Association, Parsons, W.Va. 26287; Berea College, Berea, Ky. 40404 or the Stonewall Jackson House, Lexington, Va. 24450. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Ridpath, Janice Ray

                                                                                                                                                                    • Seal Jr., William

                                                                                                                                                                      William F. Seal Jr. SUFFOLK - J.T. Morriss & Son, Purviance Chapel, is postponing the graveside funeral for William F. Seal Jr. until Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Waverly Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                      • Shores, Barbara Ann Verlander

                                                                                                                                                                        McILROY, Robert E., age 83, of Chesterfield, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2008. Born in Easton, Pa., he was the son of the late Earl R. and Gertrude Rapp McIlroy. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Doris M. McIlroy; daughter, Linda McIlroy of Santa Fe, N.M.; and son, Robert B. McIlroy of Chesterfield. A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

                                                                                                                                                                        • Sledge, Phyllis J.

                                                                                                                                                                          SHORES, Barbara Ann Verlander, 65, of Urbanna, died Friday, September 5, 2008. She was employed at NASA Langley, before taking a secretarial position at Christchurch School. Barbara then joined her husband and sons in the family businesses. She was an active member of Urbanna United Methodist Church and the Susanna Wesley Circle. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Larry S. Shores; two sons, Larry S. Shores Jr. and his wife, Jill, and Lance S. Shores and his wife, Wendy; four grandchildren, Stone,…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Smart, John Nealson

                                                                                                                                                                            John Nealson Smart, 76, of Huddleston, Va., died Tuesday, September 2, 2008. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Resurrection Catholic Church, Moneta. Visitation will be held noon until time of funeral Mass. A celebration of John's life will immediately follow in Morrow Hall. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, SML, 540-721-9375.

                                                                                                                                                                            • Snider, Robert Richard

                                                                                                                                                                              s will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Spencer, John Walter

                                                                                                                                                                                will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, September 7, 2008, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Sprouse, James M. "Mouse"

                                                                                                                                                                                  SLEDGE, Phyllis J., 79, of Reedville, Va., and Brandon, Fla., formerly of Richmond, widow of Herbert Sledge, died September 2, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Dorri Warren and husband, Steve, of Brandon, Fla.; son, Jay Sledge and wife, Robin, of Yorktown, Va.; six grandchildren, Laura, Steven, Timothy, Daniel and Caleb Warren, and Jesse Sledge; and her sister, Shirley Howells of Longwood, Fla. She graduated from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, and was a teacher in Chicago and Richmond before…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Suthers, Harold N.

                                                                                                                                                                                    7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008, in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Taylor, Lillian Thomas

                                                                                                                                                                                      Lillian Thomas Taylor, 78, formerly of Bedford County, died September 3, 2008. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Nicopolis United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Thomas W. Eames

                                                                                                                                                                                        Sep 5, 2008 A graveside service for Thomas Wilson Eames, 71, of Martinsville, who died Aug. 30, 2008, was held Thursday at Katawba Memorial Park in Hickory, N.C., with director Kelly Ratcliff officiating. Pallbearers were K.R. Eames, John Eames, Kelly Ratcliff and Junior Cassady. Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway was in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thomas, Thelma L.

                                                                                                                                                                                          A funeral service for Mrs. Thelma L. Thomas will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Union Baptist Church, 3701 Namozine Road, Church Road, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Leroy Rhone, pastor of Union Baptist Church, Amelia, Va., eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 11:30 a.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 11 a.m. at 2930 Shady Hill Lane, Petersburg, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804)…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Turner, Alta C. Keyes

                                                                                                                                                                                            will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va.

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                                                                                                                                                                                              STITZER, Otis H. "Dan," 78, formerly of Highland Springs, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008. He is survived by two children, Marie Jenkins (Robert) of Dunnsville, Al Stitzer (Stacy) of West Point; six grandchildren, Sharon, Robert Jr., Steven, Brandt, Sydney, Bailey; numerous other relatives; dear friend, Gail Kirby; and the mother of his children, Kathryn H. Stitzer. Dan was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart in combat. He was a retired accountant…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Whidbee, Donnell

                                                                                                                                                                                                Donnell Whidbee ELIZABETH CITY - Donnell "Phats" Whidbee, 24, of the 1400 block of Walkers Ave., died Sept. 2, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, Elizabeth City. Stallings Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • White, Roger W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, VA 23518 or the Kempsville Rescue Squad.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Williams, Paul M.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Willie Sr., Lee

                                                                                                                                                                                                      . He was a member of United House of Prayer For All People, Burton, and was predeceased by his mother, Jennie Willie and father, Thomas Willie. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Annette Willie; three daughters, Gayle Robinson (Gary), Linda Holmes (Timothy), Teresa Willie, all of Virginia Beach; two sons, Lee W. Willie Jr. (Crystal) of Columbia, S.C. and Damon Willie of Virginia Beach; sister, Lola Elliott (Joseph); 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. A…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      Tamera Wooden NORFOLK - Tamera Wooden, 4, of the 300 block of E. Little Creek Road, passed away Aug. 30, 2008. Services are pending. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, is in charge.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        David A. Worth, 56, of Christiansburg, Va., died Friday, September 5, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem Chapel.

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