Saturday, September 27, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 09/27/08

  • Adams, James Thomas

    11 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va.

    • Alfred B. Few

      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.

      • Armstrong, Sarah A.

        A funeral service for Mrs. Sarah A. Armstrong will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 10 a.m. at 620 St. Mark St., Petersburg, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 732-5774. Family members and friends are…

        • Ashcroft, Mary

          . Arrangements were handled by the Cremation Society of Hampton Roads.

          • Baloy, Corazon

            at Wakas Cemetery in Kawit, Cavite. Condolences may be shared with the family here in Virginia.

            • Basham, Katie Mills

              s 2 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

              • Batts, Thelma M.

                On Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, our hearts were saddened by the passing of our mother, Big Ma, sister, aunt and friend, Thelma McCray Batts, after a period of declining health. She was born July 11, 1932, in Dinwiddie County to the late Adelious and Mazie McCray. She was a lifelong member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, Va. She received her education in the Dinwiddie County School System, and was a former employee of Seward Luggage Manufacturing Co., Petersburg. She was preceded in death by her…

                • Bell, Thor

                  Thor A. Bell APOPKA, Fla. - Thor A. Bell, 52, died Sept. 23, 2008, at Florida Hospital Altamonte. Thor was born in Norfolk Feb. 4, 1956. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Thor enjoyed playing chess, computer games, online poker and tending to his vegetable garden. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marion Duvall Bell, Alice Mae Hoyt, Robert Merrill and Vivian Gunter. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; son, Thor Allen Bell Jr.; parents, Marion Rodman Bell and Vivienne Avare; sisters, Adena Wakins,…

                  • Besosa, Maxine Smith

                    Maxine Smith Besosa, 81, of the Elks National Home, Bedford, Va., died Thursday, September 25, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

                    • Boothe, Mary Pryor Quarles

                      s 2 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, Jeters Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

                      • Bowers, Robert Lee

                        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…

                        • Braxton, Harry

                          BRAXTON, Harry, of Richmond, departed this life September 26, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later.

                          • Brown, Annie

                            will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Paul Pentecostal First Born Church, 1500 Elm Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23704 by Elder Laura A. Debrough. Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Final care arrangements have been entrusted to J.T. Fisher Funeral Services. Condolences can be sent to the family at

                            • Brown, Margaret

                              MARGARET BROWN Mrs. Margaret Brown of Waverly died Friday morning at her residence. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.

                              • Bruce, Hazael Scoggins

                                Hazael Scoggins Bruce Hazael Scoggins Bruce, age 94, of St. Augustine, Fla., died on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at her residence. She was born on August 16, 1914 in High Point, N.C. to the late Hubert Lee Scoggins and Hallie Matthews Scoggins. Mrs. Bruce was a member of Christ Church in Gordonsville where she served on the Alter Guild. During her stay in Hyattsville, Md., she was a member of ECW and president of Hyattsville Women's Club. She enjoyed playing golf, Bridge and being host to her multitude…

                                • Bryant, Donald

                                  s will be held. Fitchett Funeral Home Inc. is handling arrangements. Danielle M. Fitchett, funeral director.

                                  • Bryant, Joseph

                                    Joey D. Bryant WILLIAMSTON - Joseph Daniel "Joey" Bryant, 38, died Sept. 24, 2008. Born in Ahoskie, and reared in Boykins, Va., he was a building construction supervisor and a member of Berean Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sonja Sullivan Bryant; daughter, Amber Lynn Bryant; son, Dustin Daniel Bryant; his father, James Walter Bryant Jr. of Williamston; his mother, Barbara Johnson Turner of Conway; five sisters, Deborah Kay Banks of Williamston, Crystal Jean Ingalls of…

                                    • Buckland, David W.

                                      David W. Buckland, 68, of Pembroke, Va., passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008. Arrangements by BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va., 304-753-4325.

                                      • Bugg, Brian Travis

                                        .com. The Bugg family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg.

                                        • Burke, Gregory Thomas - Gregory Thomas Burke Gregory Thomas Burke, 46, of Manassas, died September 20th, 2008 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March .... 

                                          • COPELAND, Gertrude H.

                                            Gertrude H. Copeland Ms. Gertrude H. Copeland departed this life Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at 9:15 p.m., at the Carrington Nursing Home in Lynchburg. She was born Nov. 24, 1931, in Lynchburg, and was the daughter of the late John A. Herndon and Etta Miller Herndon. At an early age, she accepted the Lord and was baptized at White Rock Baptist Church. She worked for several employers as a domestic during her active years and was well thought of and respected by all. Ms. Copeland leaves to mourn her loss two…

                                            • Callinan, Gloria Joy

                                              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…

                                              • Carico Sr., Charles H.

                                                s 2 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2008, at the Chilhowie Church of God. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Chapel, Chilhowie, Va.

                                                • Carpenter, Michael Douglas

                                                  Michael Douglas Carpenter Michael Douglas Carpenter, loving husband, father and grandfather, age 58, of Culpeper passed away peacefully at his residence after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, September 25, 2008. Mike was born December 29, 1949 in Charlottesville, Va. to Mae Helen Mitchell Carpenter and the late, Rufus F. Carpenter. Mike loved to hunt and fish with his two boys and most of all with his grandson, Mikey, who he loved dearly. Mike was a member of Slate Mills Baptist Church. He was a past…


                                                • Carter, Arbie Lee

                                                  11 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, Penhook United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va.

                                                  • Carter, Lucia Talley

                                                    Lucia Talley Carter, 87, of Bedford, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008. A celebration of Lucia's life will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, September 29, 2008 at Main Street United Methodist. A reception will immediately follow in the church fellowship hall. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.

                                                    • Cash, Edna Golf

                                                      Edna Goff Cash, 84, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

                                                      • Challis, Betty Ann (Dukes)

                                                        CHALLIS, Betty Ann Dukes, fondly known as "Bea," passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at her residence in Glen Allen, Va., in the presence of her friends, with her loving feline companion, "Frankie," and under the nurturing care of Bon Secours Hospice. Betty Ann was born in Louisville, Ky., on June 9, 1955 to The Reverend and Mrs. Morgan (Marie) Dukes, formerly of Summerville, S.C., and currently of Maggie Valley, N.C. She is also survived by a sister, Vicki Dubuke;…

                                                        • Cheatwood, Michael

                                                          Michael A. Cheatwood VIRGINIA BEACH - Michael A. Cheatwood, U.S. Navy retired, 50, of the 1400 block of Lake James Drive, passed away Sept. 25, 2008, in his home. A native of Charleston, S.C., he was a retired lieutenant commander from the United States Navy and a real estate investor. He is survived by his wife, Pamela H. Cheatwood; his daughter, Rhiannon Justis and husband Richard of Virginia Beach; his son, Michael A. Cheatwood Jr. of Virginia Beach; his father, Al Cheatwood Jr. and wife Nita of Roanoke,…

                                                          • Cheatwood, Michael A.

                                                            will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, in the funeral home chapel. The burial will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, in St. John's Baptist Church Cemetery in Pinopolis, S.C. The family would like to extend many thanks to Heartland Hospice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

                                                            • Clay, Eddie

                                                              will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. in Corprew Funeral Home Chapel.

                                                              • Coffman, Margaret Helen Menefee - Margaret Helen Menefee Coffman Margaret Helen Menefee Coffman, age 75, of Winchester, passed away September 23, 2008 at the Winchester Medical Center. Born December .... 

                                                                • Cook, Richard Thomas

                                                                  Richard Thomas Cook, 45, of Narrows, Va., passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008. Arrangements by Riffe Funeral Service in Narrows, Va.

                                                                  • Copeland, Gertrude

                                                                    Gertrude H. Copeland LYNCHBURG - Ms. Gertrude H. Copeland departed this life Sept. 25, 2008, at 9:15 p.m. at the Carrington Nursing Home in Lynchburg. She was born Nov. 24, 1931, in Lynchburg and was the daughter of the late John A. Herndon and Etta Miller Herndon. At an early age, she accepted the Lord and was baptized at the White Rock Baptist Church. She worked for several employers as a domestic during her active years and was well thought of and respected by all. Ms. Copeland leaves to mourn their loss…

                                                                    • Cromer, Margaret L. (Memoriam)

                                                                      In Loving Memory on your third birthday in heaven Margaret L. CROMER 09-27-1919 03-19-2006

                                                                      • Dandridge III, Harry L.

                                                                        DANDRIDGE, Harry L. III, 30, went home to be the Lord, September 24, 2008. Remains rest at F. E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B Street, Ashland. Homegoing services will be Monday, September 29, 1 p.m., at the Faith Landmark Ministries, 8491 Chamberlayne Road, Richmond. The family will receive friends Sunday September 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Union Baptist Church, 301 N. Snead St., Ashland, Va. The obituary will be in tomorrow's paper. Online condolences can be made to: www.fedabneyfuneralhome.com

                                                                        • Daniels, Mary

                                                                          will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Chesapeake Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

                                                                          • Davis, Dorothy Mae Howard

                                                                            Dorothy Mae Howard Davis, 83, of Lynchburg, Va., died Friday, September 26, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

                                                                            • Davis, Leon

                                                                              Leon Davis SUFFOLK - Leon Davis, 86, of the 300 block of St. James Ave., passed away Sept. 23, 2008, in Sentara Obici Hospital. A native of Suffolk, he was the son of the late Etta Davis. Mr. Davis was a retired electrician at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was a member of East End Baptist Church where he was chairman of the Trustee Board for 30 years, a member of the Revival Ministry, Building Steering Ministry, Evangelism Ministry, Accounting Ministry Team 3, Men's Sunday school class and Male Food…

                                                                              • Deavers, Frederick Lee

                                                                                Frederick (Freddie) Lee Deavers, 43, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Buchanan, died on Monday, September 22, 2008. Services will be private. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000.

                                                                                • Dickerson, Mary Alice

                                                                                  DICKERSON, Mary Alice, age 68, of Saxe, died on Thursday, September 25, 2008. She is survived by four children, Donna D. Tharpe (Dale), Michael W. Dickerson, Wanda D. Powell (Mike), Lisa D. Daniel (Roger); one brother, Charles Dickerson; one sister, Joyce Lee; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, George E. and Floris Lipscomb Dickerson. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2008, at 2 p.m. at the Browning Funeral Home, with interment in…

                                                                                  • Dobbins, Elizabeth Steffens

                                                                                    • Dooms, Robbie C.

                                                                                      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.…

                                                                                      • Doyle, Dr. James William

                                                                                        DOYLE, Dr. James William, M.D., Ph.D., age 53, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away on September 24, 2008. He was born on April 1, 1955 in Danville, Virginia, to Ruth and B.T. Doyle. He attended the University of Virginia where he graduated with honors, and thereafter moved to Gainesville, Florida, where he pursued his Ph.D. in pharmacology at the University of Florida. After receiving his Ph.D. in 1982, Dr. Doyle elected to study medicine, and he graduated with honors from the University Of Florida School…

                                                                                        • Drake, Annie

                                                                                          will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Haven Creek Missionary Baptist Church. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services is in charge.

                                                                                          • Drumgoole, Makayla

                                                                                            Little Miss Makayla Drumgoole, 2 months old, daughter of Cedric and Malika Drumgoole of Dinwiddie County, died Friday morning, Sept. 26, 2008, at the Chippenham Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, (804) 478-4411.

                                                                                            • Eanes, Ruben

                                                                                              will be held at a later date. Parr Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                              • Edward T. Cheshire

                                                                                                • Elley, Joshua

                                                                                                  Master Joshua Elley, 5 months old, passed away suddenly Thursday evening, Sept. 25, 2008, at the Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 478-4411.

                                                                                                  • Elliott, Marvin L.

                                                                                                    ELLIOTT, Marvin L., 65, of Millers Tavern, Va., died Thursday September 25, 2008. He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Trimmer of West Point, Va. and two nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday 6 to 8 p.m. at B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett, Va., where services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Smyrna Christian Church Cemetery.

                                                                                                    • English, Lillie Bell

                                                                                                      Mrs. Lillie Bell English, 93, of Pittsville, Va., passed away on Friday, September 26, 2008. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va.

                                                                                                      • Few, Alfred Burch

                                                                                                        will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va.

                                                                                                        • Fralin, Wren Arrington

                                                                                                          Mrs. Wren Arrington Fralin, 107, of Rocky Mount, Va., died Friday, September 26, 2008. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount, Va.

                                                                                                          • Frazier, Robert

                                                                                                            . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 17 N. Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Leave a memory. If you have a memory of Bob's life that you would like to share, please take a couple of minutes to leave a phone message sharing your memory. The family has set up a special answering machine at (540) 437-9449 for this purpose. Online condolences may be sent to the family at

                                                                                                            • Frazier, Robert Yost

                                                                                                              FRAZIER, Robert Yost, 92, of Harrisonburg, passed on to the Lord Thursday, September 25, 2008. He was the son of the late Frank H. Frazier and Clara Yost Frazier. He grew up in St. Clairsville, Ohio, received his Civil Engineering degree from Ohio State University, and was one of the oldest Professional Engineers in Ohio or Virginia still practicing his skills. Bob grew up in rural Ohio helping his father, a surveyor of underground coal mines. At university, in the early 1930s, Ohio State's Civil…

                                                                                                              • Fry, Margaret D.

                                                                                                                Margaret Davis Fry, 85, of McKenney, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Wade and Allie Saunders Davis. She was the co-owner operator of McKenney Dry Cleaners, a member of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, and was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, John N. Fry Jr.; two daughters, Margaret "Peggy" Dale Fry of McKenney, Vicki Fry Martin and husband, Stan, of DeWitt; a special and wonderful granddaughter,…

                                                                                                                • Fry, Margaret Davis "Damma"

                                                                                                                  FRY, Margaret "Damma" Davis, 85, of McKenney, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Wade and Allie Saunders Davis. She was the co-owner operator of McKenney Dry Cleaners, a member of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, and was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, John N. Fry Jr.; two daughters, Margaret "Peggy" Dale Fry of McKenney, Vicki Fry Martin and husband, Stan, of DeWitt; a special and…

                                                                                                                  • George, Christine B.

                                                                                                                    11 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, Bonsack Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909.

                                                                                                                    • Gilmer, Ethel Beckleheimer

                                                                                                                      will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2008, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Pastors Danny Wright and Zach Doppelt officiating. The family wishes to thank those who have so kindly cared for Ethel in her declining years, especially Jeanne Duncan and her staff. Memorial gifts may be given to Ghent Grace Brethren Church. Online condolences may be made at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                      • Gittman, Barbara Jean

                                                                                                                        GITTMAN, Barbara Jean, 68, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008. She is survived by her husband, H. Bracey Gittman; four children, Sheila G. Poore and her husband, Bret, James "Jim" Gittman, Brian S. Gittman and Lisa G. Khelfa; her mother, Marion Perks; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Bill and Ronnie Perks. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd., where funeral services will be held 11 a.m.…

                                                                                                                        • Goodwin, William

                                                                                                                          GOODWIN, William, of Richmond, departed this life September 24, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street.

                                                                                                                          • Griffin, Mary

                                                                                                                            Mary Dean Griffin WILLIAMSTON - Mary Dean Griffin, 79, died Sept. 26, 2008. A funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. in Piney Grove Baptist Church. Biggs Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                            • Hamlin, Larry

                                                                                                                              Larry Hamlin PORTSMOUTH - Larry Hamlin, 37, of the 2300 block of Parker Ave., passed away Sept. 24, 2008. He was born in Nansemond County and attended Craddock High School in Portsmouth. He was formerly employed as a concrete finisher by A & H. Concrete Company. Mr. Hamlin was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon Hamlin and Alton Hamlin Jr. Surviving to mourn his passing and cherish his memory are his wife, Atoya Hamlin of Portsmouth; daughters, Kashema Harrell, Vernesha Harrell and Tanajah…

                                                                                                                              • Harless, Wayne Garron

                                                                                                                                HARLESS, Wayne Garron, 62, of Moseley, Va., passed away peacefully at his residence Friday, September 26, 2008. Wayne lived his life faithfully as a servant of Jehovah. He is survived by his loving wife, Shermane A. Harless; daughters, Autumn L. Hoover and Sheri B. Kite; sons, Shane G. Harless, Troy R. Harless and Jason M. Harless; also surviving are his father, Buryl Monroe Battelle; and half-sister, Belinda Olson. Memorial service will be held Sunday, September 28, 7:30 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of…

                                                                                                                                • Hendricks, John Walter

                                                                                                                                  • Hobson, Derrick P.

                                                                                                                                    Derrick P. Hobson, 20, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                    • Holcombe, Marvin E.

                                                                                                                                      s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

                                                                                                                                      • Holmes, Joshua

                                                                                                                                        HOLMES, Joshua, 94, of Saluda, Virginia, son of the late Zachariah and Mary Lee Dudley Holmes, was born on April 9, 1914. He entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 24, 2008, at 8:15 a.m. at Riverside Convalescent Center, Saluda. He was educated at My Lady's Bridge School and The Calvary School located at Christchurch, Virginia. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Lord, was baptized and joined the Calvary Baptist Church, Christchurch. On July 4, 1939, he was joined in holy matrimony to the…

                                                                                                                                        • Hughes, Ruth Virginia

                                                                                                                                          HUGHES, Ruth Virginia, 80, died Thursday, September 25, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Hattie Dinkins Barker. Ruth was a member of Kingsland Baptist Church and a devout Christian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Hughes; brothers, Harold Barker and Denny Barker. She is survived by her daughters, Ruth Anne Shorter and husband, Paul, of Littleton, N.C., Rebecca Jayne Davis of Dillwyn, Va.; grandchildren, Benny Bishop of Ashland, Va., Candy White and husband, David, of…

                                                                                                                                          • Jackson, David William

                                                                                                                                            David William Jackson, 36, of Roanoke, passed away Monday September 22, 2008. Graveside funeral 11 Tuesday September 30, 2008 at Coyner Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                                                            • James E. Bowles

                                                                                                                                              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.

                                                                                                                                              • James E. Spence

                                                                                                                                                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.…

                                                                                                                                                • James H. Smith

                                                                                                                                                  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…

                                                                                                                                                  • Janney, Peggy Marie Thornhill

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                                                                                                                                                    • Johnson, Ann Feller

                                                                                                                                                      JOHNSON, Ann Feller. Jesus sent His angel to take her home on September 25, 2008. She is survived by her son, Lee Feller; her daughter, Virginia "Ginny" Feller McCullers; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; her sisters, Bert Khoeler and Elizabeth Shamp. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.…

                                                                                                                                                      • Johnson, Barbara Sims Dobson

                                                                                                                                                        JOHNSON, Barbara Sims Dobson, 72, of Sandston, entered eternal rest Thursday, September 25, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Grover Glenn Dobson Sr. and John "Johnny" Lee Johnson; and her two sisters, Pat Fields and Joyce Turner. She is survived by her daughter, Joy Evans and her husband, Tim, of Quinton; her son, Glenn Dobson and his wife, Kris, of Olympia, Wash.; and her grandchildren, Ryan, Amanda, and Alie. Upon the death of her first husband, G.G., in 1981, she expanded her…

                                                                                                                                                        • Johnson, Elsie E. "Tee Tee"

                                                                                                                                                          JOHNSON, Elsie E. "Tee Tee," of 10716 Estelle Ct., Glen Allen, Va., a retiree of Philip Morris, died September 25, 2008. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                                                                          • Johnson, Garnell

                                                                                                                                                            will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                            • Johnson, Ronnie Eugene

                                                                                                                                                              will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, at Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va.

                                                                                                                                                              • Jones, Carol Rose (McGann) - Carol Rose (Mc Gann) Jones Carol Rose (McGann) Jones passed away Sunday September 21, 2008, at the Capital Hospice Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center in .... 

                                                                                                                                                                • Jones, Mildred W.

                                                                                                                                                                  Our loving and devoted mother, Mildred Whirley Jones, 69, of Colonial Heights, left this Earth on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Robert James Whirley Sr. and Virginia Collins Whirley, and was preceded in death by her husband, James Garfield Jones Sr.; a son, John "Johnny" David Jones; one sister; and three brothers. Mrs. Jones was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Petersburg. She is survived by her two sons, James "Jimmy" Garfield Jones Jr., and…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Jones, Richard A.

                                                                                                                                                                    A funeral service for Mr. Richard A. Jones will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va.; Elder Paul Tolbert of Emmanuel Apostolic Temple, Petersburg, officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral establishment. The family will assemble at 2 p.m. the day of the services at the residence of Helen Jones at 135 Elm St.…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Jones, William E.

                                                                                                                                                                      JONES, William E., of Richmond, departed this life September 26, 2008. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. The family may be contacted at (804) 233-0508.

                                                                                                                                                                      • Jordan, Michael Lee

                                                                                                                                                                        JORDAN, Michael Lee, 25, of Richmond, Va., entered into his eternal rest on September 25, 2008. He was the beloved son of Betty J. Seay and Dr. Morris L. Jordan Jr.; stepparents, Norman R. Seay and Pamela F. Jordan. He was a loving brother to Andrew B. Jordan; stepbrothers, Christopher S. Flora, Larry W. Flora; and stepsister, Tammy A. Seay. Michael was a wonderful, devoted and supportive son and older brother. Others left to cherish his memory are his much-loved grandmother, Eleanor A. Jordan of Chase…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Kane, John M. "Jack"

                                                                                                                                                                          KANE, John M. "Jack," 65, of Ashland, passed away on September 24, 2008. He was born on July 18, 1943 in Bridgeport, Pa. After graduating high school, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served his country for four years. During his time in the service, he attended the University of Texas at El Paso. Jack returned to Pennsylvania, and began working for Airgas Inc., formerly known as Airco. This is where he met his wife, Patricia, and they were married in 1968. Working as a medical sales…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Kellner, Walter Christian

                                                                                                                                                                            s 11 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, in the Bible Holiness Church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home Blacksburg, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                            • Kuhn, Donna Alene Wintz

                                                                                                                                                                              Donna Alene Wintz Kuhn, 87, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, September 26, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mtn Lake, 721-9375.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Land, Beverly

                                                                                                                                                                                Beverly N. Land VIRGINIA BEACH - Beverly Neal Land, 75, passed away Sept. 26, 2008, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital surrounded by her family after a valiant battle with leukemia. She was born Oct. 13, 1932, in Princeton, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late Tilda Mae and Bernard Lane Neal. She was a graduate of Oceana High School and had been a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach, where she was active in the "one anothering group." She was an avid tennis player,…

                                                                                                                                                                                • Layden, Jack

                                                                                                                                                                                  will be Monday at 2 p.m. in the Asbell Family Cemetery. Twiford's Memorial Chapel is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Lee, Cynthia G.

                                                                                                                                                                                    LEE, Ms. Cynthia G., of Richmond, departed this life September 26, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lemon, G. Fred

                                                                                                                                                                                      will be held in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, on Monday, September 29, 2008, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Kevin Meadows officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m., at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Levy, Lillian S.

                                                                                                                                                                                        LEVY, Lillian S., 86, of Hermosa Beach, Calif., died September 24, 2008. She was the widow of Dr. Theodore "Ted" A. Levy. She is survived by her daughter, Elsa Levy-Gerard and husband, Marc; three grandchildren, Adam, Talia and Raquel Gerard. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Richmond Beth-El Cemetery at Forest Lawn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any charity relating to the care and well-being of animals.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lillian H. Fulk

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Malta, Salvatore

                                                                                                                                                                                            Salvatore Malta Salvatore Malta of Waynes-boro passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at Augusta Medical Center. Mr. Malta was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. He was born in Sicily and came to the United States in 1914. He is survived by his wife, Mary Yancey Malta; one son, Ronald T. Malta and his wife, Jennifer; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Malta was a veteran of World War II serving under General Patton in France. A…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mann, Eddie G.

                                                                                                                                                                                              After a long and courageous battle, God called, Mr. Eddie G. Mann home. He was born on Sept. 20, 1924, and departed this life on Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. He was predeceased by his wife of over 40 years, Mrs. Kathleen L. Mann; a daughter, Ms. Charlotte Mann; and a son, Eddie G. Mann Jr. Our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, retired from the U.S. Army with over 20 years of service and then was a civil service worker for another 20 years at Fort Lee…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Marmaduke, Jean Sinclair

                                                                                                                                                                                                Jean Sinclair Marmaduke, of Salem, Va., passed away on Friday, September 26, 2008. She was the widow of Jack Marmaduke. Surviving are her sons, Richard S. Marmaduke and wife, Judith, of Botetourt County, and Robert "Duke" Marmaduke, of Salem; and grandchildren, Denise Crampton and husband, Ray, of Raleigh, N.C., and Stephen Marmaduke and wife, Roxy, of Knoxville, Tenn. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mask, Ruth Dix Luckado

                                                                                                                                                                                                  1 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mayberry, Novella D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Novella D. Mayberry, 93, of Pulaski, Va., died Friday, September 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Odell H. Mayberry. Born in Yadkin County, N.C., She was the daughter of Ernest and Ethel Dixon. She grew up in WinstonSalem, N.C., and graduated from Appalachian State Teachers College. She is survived by her brother, Roy E. Dixon; three nieces, Carol Bottoms, Patricia Dixon and Gail Stowe; and her goddaughter, Jennifer Spoon and Chandler Spoon. A private memorial ceremony will be…


                                                                                                                                                                                                  • McMurray, Dorcas Yolanda

                                                                                                                                                                                                    s will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • McNamara, Kenneth Scott

                                                                                                                                                                                                      McNAMARA, Kenneth Scott, 51, of Glen Allen, Va. Kenny lost his courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at the Palliative Care Unit of the VCU/MCV Hospital, surrounded by his family. Kenny leaves to cherish his memory two children, his son, Jason Scott McNamara and his wife, Carrie; and his daughter, Jessica Rae McNamara; his mother, Betty Foster McNamara; his brothers, Michael D. McNamara and Russell P. McNamara; and sister-in-law, Susan; his sister, Linda M. Duke; and brother-in-law,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • McPeak, Staley Lee

                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the St. Elmo United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Dowell and the Rev. Bruce Spangler officiating. Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the Memorial Tribute and share condolences. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the general fund at St. Elmo UMC, 4626 St. Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37409. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chatttanooga. Courtesy…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Mitchell, Glenn Curtis

                                                                                                                                                                                                          MITCHELL, Glenn Curtis, age 65, died September 24, 2008 in Ormond Beach, Fla. A native of Ashland, Va., he retired as a captain with the Richmond Bureau of Fire. He is survived by his wife, Lee; one son, Ronald (Gretchen) Mitchell of Richmond, Va.; two stepsons, Douglas (Kathie) Kisamore of Montpelier, Va., and Lance (Sandy) Kisamore of Charleston, S.C.; two grandsons, Andrew Kisamore of Richmond, Va., and Mitchell Kisamore of Charleston, S.C.; and one sister, Carlene (Tom) Bass of Ashland, Va. An Air Force…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Moore, Dorothy

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Dorothy Frances Moore Dorothy Frances Moore, 77, of Meadow Rue Lane, Crimora, went to rejoin her family in heaven on Thursday, September 25, 2008. Dorothy was born May 7, 1931, in Augusta County. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and worked for Roses Department Stores for 42 years. She liked to crochet and embroider, was an avid doll collector, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Sam and Virgie Ralston; her…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Morgan, Alice

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mrs. Alice Morgan, of 109 N. 15th Ave., Hopewell, died Thursday evening at her residence. She was the mother of Brenda Belle. Funeral notice later by W.E. Hawkes & Son Funeral Home, Blackstone.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Morris, Fannie B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                s will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, from Flora Funeral Service Chapel, Rocky Mount, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Muench, Christine Showers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Murphy, Billy Ray

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    s will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, from the Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Leslie Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in the Murphy Family Cemetery, Pulaski County. Visiting will be held on Saturday evening, September 27, 2008, at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Nelson, Stephen Reeve

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Nomicarios, Katie - KATIE NOMICARIOS Katie Nomicarios age 93 of Manassas, Virginia died Monday, September 22, 2008 at Prince William Hospital, Manassas, Virginia. Katie was a member .... 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Outlaw, Jasper

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jasper D. Outlaw AHOSKIE - Jasper Davis Outlaw, 74, died Sept. 25, 2008. A funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Millennium Pentecostal Holiness Church. Sykes Funeral Service is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Owens, Elizabeth Cottrell "Betty"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            OWENS, Elizabeth Cottrell "Betty", 88, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward B. Owens Jr., and daughter, Carolyn Rae Owens. She is survived by daughter, Jeanne L. Dalton; son, Edward B. Owens III and wife, Liana; two sisters, Margaret Wirtz of Arizona and Diana Goble of Williamsburg; four grandchildren, Kendall Hoffler, Leslie Dalton, Brandon Owens, and Heather Bastien; and five great-grandchildren. Betty was a member of Christ…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Parker Jr., David E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              David E. Parker Jr. NORFOLK - David E. "Tightrope" Parker Jr., 45, of the 1000 block of W. 38th St., passed away Sept. 20, 2008. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Paulson Jr., Ernest Hardy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                PAULSON, Ernest Hardy Jr., age 63, of Gloucester, Va., left us early in the morning of September 24, 2008. He died of complications following a wreck he had while driving his pick-up truck. Ernie was born August 4, 1945 in Farmville, Va. He grew up in Gloucester and graduated from Gloucester High School in 1963. He then graduated from Atlantic Christian College, after which he took a teaching position at Poquoson High School and then James Blair High School in Williamsburg. After 10 years as an educator,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Pearson, Robert C. - Robert C. Pearson Robert C. Pearson passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 of Lorton, Va. Mr. Pearson was the beloved husband of Mary .... 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Penn, John (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Persons, Jini

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pommerville, Keith

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        POMMERVILLE, Keith, of Chesterfield, died September 23, 2008. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 30, at 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. In care of arrangements, Bliley's-Chippenham.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Prinnie B. Compton

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          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…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Randolph Jr., Lacy Samuel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Lacy Samuel Randolph Jr., 69,of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, September 26, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Rapp, John R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              John R. Rapp, 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Reed, Daniel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                s 1 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Reed, John Adam

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, in the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rees, Thomas A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Thomas A. Rees, 95, formerly of 13931 State Ave., Chester, Va., departed this life Sept. 24, 2008, at Retreat Hospital, Richmond, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Cora Rees; his siblings, Richard Bragg, Wortha, Sterling and Melvin Reese Jr.; a devoted niece, Octavia Reese Brown. He retired from E.I. Dupont Co., Richmond, Va. He is survived by a brother-in-law, Calvin Lipscomb (Carrie); a host of nieces, two devoted, Colette Brown Burt and Valerie Charles, Lena Mae Wilson and Virginia…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Reeves, Ronald Edgar

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      s will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Robinson, Boyd Jerome "Jimmy"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ROBINSON, Boyd Jerome "Jimmy", was born on April 13, 1969. He departed this life September 20,2008. He leaves to mourn devoted parents, Jerome and Gloria Robinson; loving son, Devonte Boyd Smith; sister and brother-in-law, Christopher and Levonia Major; and a host of aunts, uncles, neices, nephews, cousins, and friends. W.S. Watkins and Son will be servicing the family. His home going service will be at W.S Watkins and Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue, Monday, September 29, 2008, at 12 noon.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Roop, Donald Ray

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Donald Ray Roop, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Friday, September 26, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home in Salem, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Rothgeb, Louis A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            s 2 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at the United Church of Christ, Leaksville, Va. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ruff, Arthur Boyce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Arthur Boyce Ruff, 80, of Thaxton, Va., passed away Friday, September 26, 2008. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3304.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Savin, Charles

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                . Flowers are welcome or memorial donations may be made to the Bertie County Ambulance Service, 606 S. King St., Windsor, NC 27983 or to the First Presbyterian Church of Ahoskie, P.O. Box 159, Ahoskie, NC 27910. Garrett Funeral Home, Ashley Chapel, is serving the Savin family.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Seal-Connell, Denise

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SEAL-CONNELL, Denise, 44, of Richmond, found peace with the Lord on September 24, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Barry Connell; son, Norman Mantlo III; daughter, Lynden Zahradnik and her husband, Robert; grandson, William; and stepdaughter, Camryn Connell. She is also survived by her mother, Theresa Browning; father, Herbert Seal; and stepmother, Missy; maternal grandfather, Louis "Grandpa" Browning; paternal grandmother, Virginia "Jenny" Seal; sister, Traci Hawthorne; brother,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Seibert, Helen McLain Gilliam

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    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,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Shelton, Willie G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      time at the funeral home. Donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 West Ridge Road, Wytheville, Virginia 24382; or Lead Mines Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 502, Austinville, Virginia 24382. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia, is in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Shorter, Jean Conley "Beans"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        SHORTER, Jean Conley "Beans," age 88, of Crewe, passed away Friday, September 26, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Elizabeth Ashmore Shorter. He is survived by a son, Charles Edward Shorter and wife, Ruth, of Richmond; two daughters, Mina Ison and husband, Leo, of Nottoway, and Nan Vick and husband, R.C., of Crewe; three grandchildren, Robin, Jason and R.C.; five great-grandchildren, Cory, Taryn, Mandy, Kendall and Sarah; and one sister, Betty Lee Jones of Richmond. Mr. Shorter was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Silcox, Virginia Ann (Divers)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Smart, Nathaniel Thomas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            on Sunday. The Smart family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Smith, Daniel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Smithfield Center. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, remembrances be made to

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Smith, Jordan (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Smith, Leonard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  job, he became a bus driver for the Virginia Beach City school system. He loved the kids. He was a very loving husband and father. He supported his family in their competitive skating career for many years. He also worked as a DJ for Haygood Skating Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Old Donation Episcopal Church. I would also like to thank the people of Heartland Hospice for all of their loving care and support. Cremation is being handled by the Cremation Society of Virginia.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Smith, Ona Marie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Ona Marie Smith Ona Marie Smith, age 85, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008 in the Culpeper Regional Hospital. Mrs. Smith was born June 15, 1923, in Michigan to Lloyd W. Dillenbeck and Mary McIntyre Dillenbeck. Surviving Mrs. Smith are her sisters, Velma Putnam and her husband, Delaine "Putt", of Moreno Valley, California and Doris Gwizdala, of Hemet, California and her extended family, Albert and Joyce Wharton, Mark Wharton and Gary Wharton and his wife, Stephanie, all of Sperryville,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sterling L. Ferguson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stevenson Jr., Fred Albert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        s will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, Haven of Hope Covenant Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Stout, Eunice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Eunice M. Stout GRANDY - Eunice Mitchell Stout, 88, died Sept. 26, 2008. A funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Mount Zion United Methodist Church. Twiford's Memorial Chapel is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Swanson, Charles

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Charles E. Swanson CHESAPEAKE - Charles E. Swanson, 76, passed away Sept. 25, 2008. He was the husband of Mildred Swanson. They had been married for 53 years. Mr. Swanson worked for Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Newport News Shipbuilding until his retirement in 1993. Besides his wife, he leaves his son, Carl Swanson of Massachusetts; daughter, Judy Kelly and her husband Michael of Mechanicsville, Va.; and daughter, Jane Ashley and her husband James of Chesapeake. He also leaves grandchildren, Christine, Brian,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Swindell, Romalda

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Romalda J. Swindell WAKEFIELD - Services for Romalda Swindell will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Taylor, Mary Henretta

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                TAYLOR, Mary Henretta, age 90, departed this life September 18, 2008. She is survived by two brothers, James and Randolph Taylor; sisters, Ethel T. Green and Mildred E. Hart; sister-in-law, Sandra Taylor; a devoted niece, Elcecia Green; other relatives and friends. Remains may be viewed on Saturday, September 27, 11 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 2811 Fendall Ave., followed by funeral services at 12 noon. Rev. A. Lincoln James Jr. officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Terry, James S. "Jimmy"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  TERRY, James S. "Jimmy," 72, of Richmond, son of the late Earl and Lillian Kirkland Terry, died September 26, 2008. Preceded in death by his son, Michael Terry, he is survived by his wife, Sibyl M. Terry; son, William "Butch" Terry; brother, Jack Terry; granddaughters, Lauren and Kristi Terry; grandson, Justin Terry; and many other family and friends. Jimmy was a retired self-employed tile mechanic and was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be deeply missed. The family…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Thompson, Ella Ruth Bennington

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Ella Ruth Bennington Thompson, 84, of Knoxville, Tenn., and formerly of Rural Retreat, Va., passed away on Friday, September 26, 2008. Arrangements by Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Tickle Sr., David Lee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      s will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. T. Michael Bond officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Tillson Sr., Joseph

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Joseph L. Tillson Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Joseph L. Tillson Sr., CLU, a retired financial planner and insurance executive, died Sept. 25, 2008. Mr. Tillson was born in Mississippi and attended the University of Mississippi, George Washington University and the American College in Bryn Mawr, Pa. He was an examiner and auditor for the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. Later, he became CEO of Citizens Savings & Loan Association in Silver Spring, Md. While with Citizens, he was a member of the Board of Governors…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Trout, George Ernest - George Ernest Trout George Ernest Trout, age 74, of Woodbridge, Va. died Wednesday September 24, 2008 at his home with his family present. Born .... 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Turner, Joseph W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            10 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ulik, Lawrence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Lawrence Allen Ulik CHESAPEAKE - Lawrence Allen "Larry" Ulik, 49, passed away Sept. 24, 2008. A funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. today in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Mary Finch Williams Mary Finch Williams, 96, died Monday, September 22, 2008, at Our Lady of Peace in Charlottesville, Virginia. Born June 9, 1912, in Albany, New York, to Jesse and Roy Finch, she attended St. Agnes School in Albany, graduated from Wellesley College in 1934, and took a master's degree in college administration from Syracuse University. She then worked at Wellesley as the secretary of the Christian Association and as a dorm mother before becoming an administrator at Pembroke College in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Via, Inez Adkins

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Inez Adkins Via, 83, of Fieldale, Va., died Thursday, September 25, 2008. Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2008, at CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Walling, James

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Warner, James Michael

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      s will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, at the Riverview Baptist Church, Ripplemead with the Rev. Shawn Wilburn officiating. Burial in the Warner Family Cemetery at Wabash near Staffordsville. The visitation will be at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, Va., on Saturday, September 27, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Watkins, Eugene Paul

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be held 2 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Webb Sr., James Lee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          hour. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Weems, Jimmy L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wesson, Lee C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Funeral services for Lee Chester Wesson, of 120 N. Old Church St., Petersburg, who died on Monday morning at his residence, will be conducted at noon today, Saturday, from the Chapel of the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, the Rev. Antonio A. Tucker officiating. Interment will be in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. Remains rest at the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • West Sr., Nelson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Nelson E. West Sr. CHESAPEAKE - Services for Nelson "Simon" Eugene West Sr. will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wheeler, Rita

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Rita Wheeler WARRENTON - Rita D. Wheeler, 90, died at home Sept. 21, 2008. Her husband, Joseph Wheeler, preceded her in death in 1986. Mrs. Wheeler is survived by eight children, Mary A. Wheeler, Michael P. Wheeler, Kathleen Lalonde, Karen Richardson, Rita Lynn Whittwer, Robert Wheeler, Linda Hanner and Loretta Nolan; 28 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered today at 2 p.m. in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Interment will be at 3 p.m. in Arlington…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • White, H. Charlie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    H. Charlie White CHESAPEAKE - H. Charlie White, 56, passed away Sept. 25, 2008, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Watersedge Church in Virginia Beach. Friends may send condolences to www.mem.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • White, Sue H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      WHITE, Sue H., of Richmond, passed away peacefully at home September 26, 2008. She was the widow of Jake R. White. She is survived by her sister, Sybil H. Lee; and many nieces and nephews and their families. Sue was an avid golfer and was a member of Willow Oaks Country Club for many years. She will be sorely missed by her many friends and family members. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where a funeral service will be held 12 noon…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Williams, Shirley

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Shirley T. Williams COURTLAND - Mrs. Shirley Lee Turner Williams, daughter of the late John Roy and Freddie Darden Turner, departed this life into one of eternal rest Sept. 23, 2008, at home with family. She was born June 13, 1932, in Norfolk, to the late Alease Turner and the late Theodore Harris. She was a lifetime resident of Courtland. To cherish her memory she leaves her husband of 58 years, Samuel Williams; five daughters and two sons-in-law, Cheryl E. Roberts and Karen Lashley (Melvin) of Courtland,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Winfield, John R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Mr. John R. Winfield, affectionately known as "Uncle Bob," entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at Waverly Health Care Center. Uncle Bob was born July 25, 1924, to the late Minnie and Tom Winfield. Mr. Winfield and Emma Gertrude Parker were joined in marriage on March 7, 1953, and out of their union three children were born, Robert "Bobby," David and Gloria. He dedicated his life at an early age and was baptized at the Pleasant Grove United Church of Christ…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wynne, David Walton

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            David Walton Wynne, 80, of Blacksburg, Va., died in his home on Sunday, September 21, 2008. A celebration of his remarkable life will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2008, at Glade Church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Young, Charles Terry

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Charles Terry Young, 49, of Ferrum, died Friday, September 26, 2008. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.

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