| Sep 26, 2008 Alfred B. Few, 83, of 1083 Field Ave., Fieldale, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at his home. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Anderson, Ossie Virginia Carson Ossie Virginia Carson Anderson, 92, of Lynchburg, Va., died Thursday, September 25, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, 4889 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach SPCA. s will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Frank Feather officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. BONNER, Leroy E. "Smoke," departed this life September 24, 2008. s will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, from the graveside at Jeters Chapel Cemetery with Captain Richard White officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. BOWERS, Robert Lee, Ed.D., of Richmond, born July 22, 1932, died September 24, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Barbara Burbank Bowers; his three sons, Richard Bowers, Alan Bowers and Robert Lee Bowers Jr. and wife, Melinda; his brother, Jerry and wife, Margaret; granddaughters, Melissa and Christina Bowers; and one grandson, Andrew Robert Jackson. He studied at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., RPI (VCU) in Richmond, Va., and received his Doctor's Degree in… BUCKNAM, Wesley E. Sr., age 69, of Richmond, died September 25, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla; two daughters, Mariea Greaves and her husband, Rob, and Cindy Kummerlowe; a son, Wesley E. Bucknam Jr. and his wife, Pam; seven grandchildren, Marc, Samantha, Taylor, Ashley, Stephen, Justin and Jennifer. His remains rest at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Dale Memorial Park. .com The Bugg family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Gloria Joy Callinan VIRGINIA BEACH - Gloria Joy Callinan, 71, passed away peacefully Sept. 25, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Callinan was born Feb. 1, 1937 in Mine Hill, N.J., to the late Harold and Elvira Banghart. Gloria was an avid bingo player and loved being with her family and friends. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be deeply missed. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 52 years, Michael Callinan Jr.; five… Robert Pierre Campbell, 38, of Roanoke, Va., died Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. .com. Lula Mae Cary CHESAPEAKE - Lula Mae Cary, 84, formerly of 913 Partridge Ave., passed away Sept. 25, 2008, in Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was a native of Southampton and daughter of the late Johnnie and Marie Hines Hux and the widow of Clarence Cary. Mrs. Cary retired as a custodian for the Norfolk City School System. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, Norfolk. Surviving to cherish her memory are her sisters, Mable Hucks of New York City, Claudia Hucks and Gladys… CASTON, Forest Jr., of Glen Allen, departed this life September 23, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Flora Funeral Service Chapel, Rocky Mount, Va. Wendell Chisem NORFOLK - Wendell "Gunsmoke" Chisem, 46, of the 7800 block of Ogden Ave., passed away Sept. 23, 2008. Services are private. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is in charge. Daniel Clark Clater, Sr. Daniel Clark Clater, Sr., age 63, of Front Royal, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at home. Mr. Clater was born November 30, 1944, son of the late Jesse Clark Clater and Mary Lucy Jenkins Clater. He was a retired 1st Sergeant for the U.S. Army, having served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion, Giles B. Cook Post# 53, the V.F.W. Post 1860, and the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge# 829. He was married to the late Barbara Clater. He is survived by a daughter,… Lee W. Clay, 92, of Freedom Square in Seminole, Fla., formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died on Monday, September 22, 2008, at Northside Hospital. He was born in Barboursville, W.Va., and he moved to Florida in 1986 from Charleston, W.Va. In addition to being the West Virginia State Agency Manager for Modern Woodmen of America Life Insurance Society, he proudly served on their Board of Directors for eight years, before retiring at the end of 1981. He was a member of the Faith Presbyterian Church in Seminole.… 11 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2008, at Cedar Lawn Cemetery,Roanoke. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, Va. COLEMAN, Mr. Hugh Linwood "Click," of South Hill, died Thursday, September 25, 2008. Mr. Coleman is survived by his wife, Virginia Love Coleman; two daughters, Kay Gwaltney of Richmond and Anne Knopp of Staunton; a son, Dr. James Michael Coleman of Richmond; and 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery. The family is receiving friends at their home, 306 Chaptico Rd., South Hill. Memorial contributions may… CONWELL, Rufus Linwood, 83, of Emporia, died Thursday, September 25, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Margaret C. Conwell; three sons, Allen Conwell and wife, Vicki, of Sacramento, Calif., David C. Conwell and wife, Vicky, of Emporia and Tony Conwell and wife, Susan, of Jarratt; six grandchildren, Joe Conwell, Jeffrey Conwell and Nic Conwell, Julie Wheeler, Jenny C. Phillips and Casey Vaughan; four great-grandchildren, Chelsea and Cassidy Conwell, Dennis Phillips and Isabell Vaughan; one sister, Annie C.… Cooper Sr., Warren H. (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Warren H. Sr. COOPER 12/7/1920 ~ 9/26/1982 CUMBER, Clifton C., entered the glorious gates of heaven to be with the Lord and his wife, Elizabeth H. Cumber, and daughter, Jeanie, on September 25, 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Bevely Powers; grandchildren, Kenneth, Doug, Eric and Kevin Powers, Julie Childress and Shellie Head; and 19 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment Signal Hill Memorial… s will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Pastor Terry Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Memorial donations may be to the Elizabeth Steffens Dobbins, 94, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke Chapel. DOOMS, Robbie C., 81, of Richmond, formerly of Portland, Texas, went home to be with her son, James Lester Dooms, her parents and a brother, Wednesday, September 24, 2008. She is survived by her son, Harry Mack Dooms Jr. and his fiancee, Marge Cipolla; and daughter-in-law, Sandy Dooms; seven grandchildren, Stacy, Jimmie, Chas, Ryan, Aaron, Chris and Raechel; five great-grandchildren, Jamie, Jordan, Logan, Brice and Reed; two sisters, Betty Cash and Ivy Coffey; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.… Ellinger, Nan Marie Harris "Nellie" Nan "Nellie" Marie Harris Ellinger Lift up your wings and fly, Life's storms are over Marie Harris Ellinger, 83, formerly of 1137 St. Clair Avenue, Charlottesville, where she lived for 54 years, died 10:25 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at the home of her daughter, Marilyn Marie Ellinger, 3428 Martin Kings Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902-7945, from a seizure induced coma. Marie had suffered from Vascular dementia with cranial degeneration since being diagnosed in May of 2007. Her… Shelia F. Eunice PORTSMOUTH - Services for Shelia Faye Eunice will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va. Robert Yost Frazier HARRISONBURG - Robert Yost Frazier, 92, died Sept. 25, 2008, at his residence. Funeral arrangements have been tentatively scheduled for Monday. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Complete arrangements will be announced in Saturday's edition of this paper. Friends may call (540) 437-9449 to leave a message or share a special memory for the family or you may send online condolences at FRAZIER, Robert Yost, 92, of Harrisonburg, died on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at his residence. Funeral arrangements have tentatively scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2008. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Complete arrangements will be announced in Saturday's edition of the paper. Friends may call 540-437-9449 to leave a message or share a special memory for the family or you may send online condolences at www.kygers.com. will be held noon on Friday, September 26, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. Edna F. Goard PARKSLEY - Mrs. Edna Frances Goard, 81, of Chadbourne Street, died Sept. 23, 2008. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Parksley Baptist Church. Thornton Funeral Home is in charge. GRAVES, Dr. Albert Van Jr., of Vienna, Va., passed away on September 20, 2008. He was the son of the late Albert Sr. and Theola Graves; husband of Shelia; father of Albert Van Graves III and Reynoldo Vann Graves. He is also survived by one daughter-in-law, two granddaughters, one sister, five brothers, and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Ames Funeral Home, 8914 Quarry Rd., Manassas, Va. Viewing will be Monday, September 29, 2008… HARPER, Antonio "Tony," of Richmond, entered into eternal life September 24, 2008. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the 10 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2008, Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. James Russell Jackson James Russell Jackson, 73, of Hyattsville, Md., passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. He was the husband of Gloria Calloway Jackson. Born Feb. 6, 1935, in Campbell County, he was the son of the late Russell Frazier and the late Ruth Jackson. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four stepdaughters, Vernestine Hicks of Decatur, Ga., Sabrina Slayton of Landover Hills, Md., Lorinda Burrows of Hyattsville, Md., and Cecilia Mosley and husband, Kenneth, of Concord; two stepsons, Curtis… Sep 26, 2008 The funeral for James Everett Bowles, 70, of Martinsville, who died Sept. 23, 2008, was held Thursday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel, with the Rev. Chip Coleman officiating. Burial was at Mountain View Cemetery in Franklin County. Pallbearers were Chad Everett Bowles, David Dillon, Kevin Solomon, Kevin Bateman, Kevin Stultz, Eddie Gunter, Don Otey and Wesley Craig. Sep 26, 2008 James Edward Spence, 75, of Stuart, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Patrick Memorial Hospital in Stuart. He was born in Patrick County on June 30, 1933, to Marvin U. and Annie Light Spence. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, J.C. Spence, Herbert Spence, Curtis C. Spence and Clarence W. Spence. He served in the Navy during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts and was a mail carrier for the postal service in Arizona. Spence was a member of Stuart Baptist Church.… Sep 26, 2008 James Henry “Big Boy” Smith, 66, of Figsboro, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Franklin County to John Henry and Emily Florence Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Wayne Smith and Willie Frank Smith; and a sister, Brenda Marie Smith. He attended Flat Rock Elementary School and was a sawmill worker. Surviving are two sisters, Jonia Bernice Matthews and Gloria Hodge of Martinsville; four… JEFFERSON, Mrs. Queen R., of Chester, departed this life September 24, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) JOHNSON, Mrs. Cynthia W., of Richmond, departed this life September 24, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home. Funeral notice later. Calvin L. Jones GATES - Calvin L. Jones, 54, a native of Gates, died Sept. 20, 2008. He was the son of the late Clementine and Oscar L. Jones. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in New Middle Swamp Baptist Church, Corapeake, by the Rev. Nathaniel Thomas. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery. There will be a wake from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Hertford County Undertakers, Gates Chapel, Sunbury. JONES, Julia, of Richmond, entered eternal life September 24, 2008. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the Phillip 'Ace' John Kalin Jr. Phillip "Ace" John Kalin Jr., 79, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at his residence. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Pauline Ashe Kalin. Born Aug. 23, 1929, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Phillip John Kalin Sr. and the late Ruby Morton Kalin. Mr. Kalin was a Korean Navy veteran and attended Northminister Presbyterian Church. He was a retired welder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son,… will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at the VA Medical Center Chapel. s will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, in the Bible Holiness Church with the Rev. Dwayne Martin and the Rev. John Early officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Salem Church Cemetery Head of River, Copper Hill, Va. Friends may call anytime after 5 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, September 26, 2008, at the Bible Holiness Church, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home Blacksburg, Va. KINCAID, Pauline Hicks, 82, of Richmond, widow of James E. Kincaid, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008. She was preceded in death by her stepgranddaughter, Michele Swartz; and is survived by two daughters, Brenda Dickerson and Glenda Bowdoin (Allen). She was the loving "Nannie" to Cindy Neagle (Chris), Paula Perks (Glenn), Lori Swartz (Mike), Jimmie Bowdoin, Cristy Capps (Ron), Ryan and Justin Neagle, Joshua and Jacob Perks, Dagan and Kristin Nichole Bowdoin. Mrs. Kincaid was a member of Hatcher… . She is survived by her daughter, Jeanne Priest and husband Dannis of Chesapeake; son, Robert Ellis and wife JoAnne of Portsmouth; grandchildren, Justin Priest, Carrie Priest Michalski, Christopher Ellis and Tiffany Ellis; four great- grandchildren; sister, Jeanne Jennings of Chesapeake; and her loving car, Toby. The family will receive friends at her home, 1704 Wild Duck Crossing, Chesapeake, Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. Cremation is being handled by Cremation Society of Virginia. Services will be private. Dan G. Lee aka TuanKiet, of Montvale, Va., died on Monday, September 15, 2008, having lived to serve his fellow mankind, departs this world to be embraced by God. He was a great man and a dear friend to all who knew him and will be dearly missed. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Monday, September 29, 2008, at his residence in South Hampton, N.Y. He loved his family and was committed to his patients. He had the purest of heart and soul. He was unrelenting in his passion to help others. A memorial… LEE, Frances Louise Coles, 67, of Amelia, Virginia, departed this life Wednesday, September 24, at the Holly Manor Nursing Home, Farmville, Va. She is survived by her husband, Fleming Lee; one foster son, Antonio Tucker; two devoted nephews, Derrick and Kevin (whom she reared); two brothers, Robert and Raymond; four sisters, Margaret, Barbara, Sarah and Adele. Remains rest at Michael Hawkes Funeral Home, Amelia. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Mount Olive Baptist Church,… LESLIE, Leroy "Roy" Sr., 81, formerly of Ashland, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Marie Leslie; a son, Ronnie Leslie; a granddaughter, Jennifer Leslie; a brother, Ben Leslie; and a sister, Dot Zicafoose. He is survived by his son, Leroy Jr. and his wife, Elaine; a granddaughter, Susan Leslie; two great-grandchildren, Art Leslie and Jasmine Spurrell; a brother, Buck and his wife, Louise; a sister, Mary Penny and her husband, John;… LOONEY, Jerry A. The family of Jerry A. Looney invites all who knew and loved him to come and celebrate his life at a memorial service at the chapel at McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, Va., this Friday, September 26, at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice. LOWRY, Betty Smith, 77, passed away September 24, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Carroll. She is survived by her two sons, Walter and Kenneth Crockett; four brothers, Howard, Gene, Doug and Don Smith; one sister, Geraldine Patterson; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Dottie, Helen and Thelma; and her brother, Bill. Mrs. Lowry retired from Data Fold Forms after 30-plus years of service. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m.… Manuel, Frances L. Hyatt (Jackson) s will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Derek Cowan officiating. Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 26, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank the staff at Edgemont Center, Hospice of Southwest Virginia and Wythe County Community Hospital for all their love and care. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, Va., is in charge of arrangements. s will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ken Nienke officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Oakey's South Chapel. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Roanoke Valley SPCA, 1340 Baldwin Ave. NE, Roanoke, VA 24012. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. Scott (Joe) Lee McMahon, 39, of Portland, Ore., passed from this life on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Ore., where he had resided for the past 20 years. He was born January 23, 1969, in Lynwood, Calif. Joe enjoyed nature, and animals especially his pets. He was also a computer specialist who enjoyed sharing his knowledge and instruction with others. He is survived by his parents, Bruce and Catherine Theisen, of Roanoke; a sister, Karyn (Mac) English; two nieces, Lindsay… McMILLIAN, Donald W., of Richmond, died September 21, 2008. Surviving are his wife, Rafaela Torres- McMillian; two sons, Donald II and Marcus McMillian; two stepchildren, Lisette (Lafonza) Spencer and Hugo (Victoria) Torres; five grandchildren; two sisters, JoAnne Jones (Melvin) of Brandywine, Md., and Gloria Kimball (Wayne) of Mechanicsville, Va.; one brother, Kitt McMillian; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles; two brothers-in-law, Jose and Louis Torres; mother-in-law, Rafaela Torres; other relatives… MEIER, Fred, was lifted home at the age of 93 by his Lord Jesus Christ's sweet whisper, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant," on September 24, 2008. Fred was an adoring husband, loving and compassionate father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and a kind-hearted, caring friend. He was born John Schroeder November 16, 1914 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and resided in the Children's Home until his adoption in 1922 by John and Mary Meier. As a young man he joined the Civilian Conservation… will be held at some undetermined date. Memorial contributions may be made to Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 600 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home Blacksburg, Va. on October 4, 2008. Memorial donations may be sent to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, Mass. 01202. To send condolences to the family, visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com. NAPIER, Lillian Howle, 85, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. She was the widow of Percy A. Napier and was a retired nurse with St. Luke's Hospital. Ms. Napier was a longtime member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church and later attended North Run Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughters, Susan Wells and husband, Bennett, and Linda Napier; sons, Robert Napier and wife, Patsy, and Paul Napier and wife, Debbie; grandchildren, Erin Carter, Karen Godfrey, Joshua and Trevor… will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Tharp Funeral Chapel. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Jane E. Palacios PORTSMOUTH - Jane Elizabeth Palacios, 43, of the 3200 block of Dogwood Drive, passed away Sept. 23, 2008, in her home. A native of Harmony, Minn., she was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, U.S. Navy Gas Turbine Systems Technician M Second Class Ladislao Daniel Palacios and her parents, Richard and Kay Boice. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m.… s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, New River Ward, in Pembroke with Bishop Cantrall Martin presiding. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg with Graveside Military Services by VFW Post #6000 in Narrows and American Legion Posts #311 in Pembroke and #68 in Narrows. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, September 26, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke.… Naomi T. Parson HERTFORD - Naomi R. Turner Parson, 80, died Sept. 22, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Galatia Missionary Baptist Church. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge. will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, Mass., by the Rev. Dr. John Stapleton. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707. PETERS, Michael J., 64, of Richmond, died September 21, 2008. Surviving are his wife, Sahra Peters; son, Sammy Peters; three daughters, Mumtaz, Annabell, and Sabrina Peters; 12 grand-children; one sister, Lily Norman; one brother, Albert Peters; several nieces and nephews. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. A Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, September 27, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1415 Perry St. Father Shay Auerbach, celebrant. Interment Forest Lawn… Patricia W. Phillips VIRGINIA BEACH - Patricia Wharton Phillips, born 1932 in Richmond, passed away after a protracted bout with cancer. Her fight with cancer demonstrated her strength and courage as she battled the disease and fought to avoid creating a burden for others. She passed away at home with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband, retired U.S. Army Col. Edward L. Phillips; and sister, Joan Wharton Phillips of Midlothian, Va. She was predeceased by her sister, Maria Wharton… PHILLIPS, Patricia Wharton, of Virginia Beach, Va., born 1932 in Richmond, Va. passed away after a protracted bout with cancer. Her fight with cancer demonstrated her strength and courage as she battled the disease and fought to avoid creating a burden for others. She passed away at home with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband, Colonel Edward L. Phillips, USA (Ret.); and sister, Joan Wharton Phillips of Midlothian, Va. She was predeceased by her sister, Maria Wharton Williamson; and a… Sep 26, 2008 The funeral for Prinnie “Penny” Brady Compton, 76, of 1915 Joseph Martin Highway, Martinsville, who died Sept. 24, 2008, at her home, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Rich Acres Christian Church. The Rev. Tim Hunter will officiate. Burial will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Ridgeway. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the church and other times at the home. She was born in Carroll County on July 9, 1932, to Dewey Brady and Dora Marshall Brady. In addition to her… Jacqueline G. Prunty FORT WASHINGTON, Md. - Jacqueline Delores Green Prunty, 52, died Sept. 21, 2008. A funeral will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in African Baptist Church, Cheriton. Gray's Funeral Home, Cape Charles, is in charge. Lee V. Respass Sr. COLUMBIA - Lee Vertha Respass Sr., 54, died Sept. 18, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Alligator Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Rowsom Funeral Home is in charge. will be held at 2 p.m. today in Forest Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Stephen Ratliff officiating. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at ROBINSON, Mrs. Ella Whitaker, of Richmond, departed this life September 23, 2008. She is survived by her devoted family. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Remains will lie in state Saturday, 12 noon, at Grayland Baptist Church, 2301 3rd Ave., where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Rev. Dr. Clifton Whitaker Jr., pastor, officiating. Eulogy by Dr. Morris G. Henderson. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. The family may be reached at 8323 Whistler Road, Richmond, Va. 23227,… will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Pius X Catholic Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at SAMUELS, Mr. Ralph L., our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret B. Samuels; father, Edward D. Samuels Jr.; brother, Edward D. Samuels III; and sisters, Barbara S. Bond, Yvonne S. Little and Linda S. Thompson. Cherishing his loving memory are his wife, Arneathia J. Samuels; daughters, Pamela D. Pegeas (Kevin), Octavia L. Gaston (Anthony Sr.) and Deborah D. Samuels; sisters, Lolita S. Moses… SEAL-CONNELL, Denise, 44, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Her remains rest at the Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. Funeral arrangements incomplete. B. Joy Mills Seamster, 60, of Anacortes, Wash., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday, September 11, Celebration of Life 1 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at The Northern Peaks Church, Sedro Wooelly, Wash. SEIBERT, Helen McLain Gilliam, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank Cunningham Gilliam and Helen Marr Slaughter Gilliam; and a sister, Carolyn Gilliam Robertson. She was the widow of William Cabell Seibert. She is survived by her daughters, Carol S. Jones and her husband, Bobby, and Gay S. Kistler and her husband, Dick. Bun Bun is also survived by seven grandchildren, Graham Jones and wife, Ann, Sally J. Snead and husband, Chris, H. Cabell Jones, J. Philip Jones II,… will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 3310 Deep Creek Blvd., Portsmouth. Pastor E.T. Knight will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. s will be held noon on Friday, September 26, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. 3 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, Victory Way Baptist Church, Hillsville. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va. s 11 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va. Sylvia Schooler Snead, 99, of Hot Springs, Va., died on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Services 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2008, Ashwood Methodist Church. Arrangements by McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home, 540-839-2961. will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, at Stuart Baptist Church. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Services, Stuart, Va. SPRUILL, Sgt. Bartley A., departed this life on September 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, William Spruill; and brother, Ronnie D. Spruill. He leaves to cherish his memory his first wife, Vilicia Spruill; son, Sharn Spruill; two daughters, Anita Denson and Joyce Spruill; mother, Mrs. Carrie B. Spruill; sister, Mrs. Judith Elliott; four sisters, three brothers, seven aunts, two uncles, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery, September… will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Twiford's Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, is in charge. Oliver Paige Stoakley CAPE CHARLES - Oliver Paige Stoakley, 67, died Sept. 18, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in African Baptist Church in Cheriton. Gray's Funeral Home in charge. will be held at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, Saturday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. H.B. "Jackie" Allen. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home today and at the home of Mark and Christine Treakle, 2208 N. Bugle Drive, Chesapeake, immediately following the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 710 West 168th St., New York, NY 10032. Darrell E. Thomsen Sr. PORTSMOUTH - Darrell E. Thomsen Sr., beloved father of son Chaplain "LTC" Darrell E. Thomsen Jr. and daughter, Darlene Thomsen Bohannon, went to be with the Lord Sept. 12, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Darrell was a resident of Portsmouth from 1956-76 and a former member of First Friends Church. Services were held Sept. 17, 2008, in Mobile, Ala. Condolences may be sent to Darlene Bohannon, P.O. Box 1838, Elizabeth City, NC 27906. THURSTON, Allie D., age 88, of Richmond, died September 25, 2008. She is survived by three daughters, Frances W. Kemp, Deborah D. Cooke, Janice D. Miller; a son, James C. Davidson; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Thurston was a lifetime member of Westhampton Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Saturday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. Interment will be held in Westhampton Memorial Park. David Lee Tickle Sr., 55, of Radford, Va., passed away, on Thursday, September 25, 2008. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, Va. s will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in National Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, (800) 427-1902 Ext. 5989, hospicefund@hcr-manorcare.com. Lawrence A. Ulik CHESAPEAKE - Lawrence Allen "Larry" Ulik, 49, of the 2100 block of Hickory Forest Drive, passed away Sept. 24, 2008. Born May 26, 1959, in Roswell, N.M., he was the son of Delores Motl Ulik and the late Clarence E. Ulik. Larry was a gifted leader. In earlier years, he was an athlete, student president and always looked for ways to do things better. These attributes carried him through his adult life professionally, as a husband and father. His greatest joy was his family,… Francis "Skip" Wootten III Francis "Skip" Wootten III died Monday, September 22, 2008, from injuries sustained in an accident. He was 54. Skip was a talented crafts-man who did finish carpentry. His work can be found in numerous homes in the Charlottesville area. Skip also volunteered much of his time with the Boy Scouts and the Building Goodness Foundation (BGF). He spent many years as a leader with Troop 111 and enjoyed the time he spent with the boys. He went on many building missions… in Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the First Christian Church, 400 Tyler Avenue, Radford, Va. 24141. The Upp family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford and the Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home located in Decatur, Ill. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com. Willie Mae Urquhart FRANKLIN - Willie Mae Urquhart, 91, of the 300 block of Roosevelt St., died Sept. 23, 2008. A funeral will be at noon Saturday in New Mount Zion Baptist Church. Elvin Vaughan Funeral Home is in charge. 1 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2008, Grace Baptist Church. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va. Warren Sr., James A. "Poochie" James A. Warren Sr. SMITHFIELD - James A. "Poochie" Warren Sr., 67, died Sept. 25, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in the J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Purviance Chapel, in Wakefield. will be held at noon Saturday in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Sedley. Crocker Funeral Home in charge. West Sr., Nelson Eugene "Simon" Nelson E. West Sr. CHESAPEAKE - Nelson Eugene "Simon" West Sr., 58, passed away Sept. 25, 2008, in his residence. He was a native of Henderson, N.C., and was a son of the late Leitha West. He retired as a forklift mechanic from Norfolk Naval Base and was a member of Crossroads Hunt Club. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janice West; his father, Henry Nelson West; a daughter, Tina Gayle West; a son, Nelson Eugene West Jr. and his wife Jennifer; three sisters, Brenda Hearn, Carol Spivey and… WHEEL, Deaconess Annie S., of Midlothian, Virginia, departed this life September 22, 2008. She is survived by her devoted son and daughter-in-law, Beverly D. Wheel Jr. and Cynthia Gray Wheel; grandchildren, Karen Wheel Carter, Christopher (Regina), Beverly III "Danny" and Bryant Wheel; great-grandchildren, Christopher Wheel Jr., Jaimena Wheel, Jasmine Casey and Briana Williams; devoted friends, Louise Willis, Lillian Potee, Geraldine Gray, Mary Frances Johnson, Mary Bonaparte, Louise Coleman,… Shirley T. Williams COURTLAND - Shirley Lee Turner Williams died Sept. 23, 2008. Engram Funeral Home, 1001 Armory Drive, Franklin, VA 23851 is in charge. Condolences may be offered to the Williams family at WILSON-THOMPSON, Martha, daughter of the late Jasper Wilson Sr. and Clara Christina Wilson, was born September 16, 1933. She departed this life September 22, 2008. Martha was raised in Richmond, Va. She studied early childhood education at Virginia Union University. She was a devoted church member and one of the founders of St. Elizabeth Women's Group. She dedicated her life to her husband, her four children and the upbringing of her niece, Clyde Wynn Freeman. She is survived by her husband, Archie… Charles Scott Wright, 44, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. 7 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2008, at Fellowship Baptist Church. Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707. |
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