Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 09/30/08

  • Agee, Ruth Marie

    will be held at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, Va.

    • Amos, John Marshall "Buzz"

      John Marshall "Buzz" Amos John Marshall "Buzz" Amos, 70, of Culpeper, Virginia passed away Sunday, September 28, 2008 in the Culpeper Regional Hospital. Mr. Amos was born to John Thomas Amos and Gertrude Hughes Amos, February 16, 1938 in Charlottesville, Virginia; retired from Virginia Department of Transportation after 49 years of service; was a member of the Army National Guard; was a member of the American Legion Post 330 serving as Financial Officer for 30 plus years and was a past…

      • Ange, Myrtle

        s. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater handled arrangements,

        • Austin, Clara Marie Beckner

          10 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at Pigg River Old German Baptist Brethren Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va.

          • Baugh, Robert L.

            Mr. Robert Leroy (Robb) Baugh of 21 St. John Court, Petersburg, departed this life on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 at his residence. He was born on June 2, 1947 in Chesterfield to Marie H. Baugh and the late Donald Baugh. He was employed by the city of Petersburg and a member of Metropolitan Baptist Church, Petersburg. Mr. Baugh was preceded in death by his father Donald Baugh and his brother Luke T. Baugh. He is survived by his devoted wife of 25 years, Barbara A. Baugh; one step son, James Mason of Petersburg;…

            • Baum, Edna

              Edna B. Baum NORFOLK - Edna Claire Buckner Baum, 93, passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2008, in a local healthcare center. A native of Decherd, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Edna Nicholson Buckner and Roy Buckner, and the widow of Claude S. Baum. She had been a resident of Norfolk in the Larchmont section since 1959. She was a member of Larchmont United Methodist Church. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Glenn A. Baum of Newport News, Donald N. Baum, and Kenneth W. Baum, both of Virginia Beach;…

              • Beaver, Tracy Bernadine

                Tracy Bernadine Beaver, of Dublin, Va., passed away Monday, September 29, 2008. She was a pharmacy tech at the Dublin Pharmacy in Dublin. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, James R. Beaver, of Dublin; two sons and daughterin-law, Mark and Gail Beaver, of Christiansburg, and Greg Beaver, of Dublin. She will be sorely missed by her nine feline companions, Little Mommie, Little Girl, Little Boy, Princess, Cleo, Bear, Walter, Winston and Spot; two sisters; and a sister-in-law and her husband, Beverly…

                • Beeby, Francis

                  Francis L. Beeby NORFOLK - Retired U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Francis L. Beeby passed away July 25, 2008, in Ocala, Fla. Services will be private.

                  • Berry, Wanda (Memoriam)

                    • Besosa, Maxine Smith

                      friends are invited to join Maxine's family for refreshments in the caf� area of the Dining Room. Interment will be private. Memorial gifts may be made to "Special Care Benefits Fund," Elks National Home, 931 Ashland Ave., Bedford, Va. 24523. Arrangements by BurchMessier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main St., Bedford, Va., 540-586-7360

                      • Branscome, Ruth Opal

                        s will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Elder Melvin McGrady officiating. Burial will follow in the Isaac Banks Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2008, at the funeral home. The Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel is serving the family.

                        • Britton, Ronnie

                          , he retired as Department Head, Anti Submarine Warfare Department, Naval Sea Combat Systems Engineering Station, Norfolk. He was a man of many interests and talents. He received his solo pilot's license in 1960 and flew for many years after that. As a young man he was a Mason, belonging to the Royal Arch Chapter No. 36 in Port Norfolk. He was a carpenter, building his own boat with his father and later building furniture for friends and family. During his retirement years, he became an artist, carving…

                          • Bryan, Vivian

                            Vivian Bryan VIRGINIA BEACH - Vivian Bryan, 79, passed away Sept. 27, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, Terry Bryan Sr. Ms. Bryan had been a school bus driver for Virginia Beach Schools for 38 years. Left to cherish her memory are her five children, 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Flo Harris and Margaret Pembroke. Ms. Bryan will be memorialized at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Rosewood Memorial Park, 601 N. Witchduck Road, in Virginia Beach.

                            • Burke, Lottie

                              . She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Burke. She is survived by a daughter, Susan Kovacs and husband Robert; two sons, Leslie R. Burke and wife Karen and Brian E. Burke and wife Sandy; brother, Andrew Meeder; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Rick Geoghegan. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from…

                              • Burrell, Ralph

                                will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at Lapsley Run Baptist Church, Fincastle, Va.

                                • Butch, Helen

                                  Helen G. Butch CHESAPEAKE - Helen G. Butch, 91, went to be with her Lord Sept. 29, 2008. She was a Christian, born in Rockwood, Tenn., March 6, 1917. She was the daughter of the late Ethel Burns and George Demopolous, of Athens, Greece. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Butch and her granddaughter, Dana M. Peay. She is survived by her daughter, "Margie" Peay; her grandson, David R. Peay; her granddaughter, Donna J. Patrick; great-granddaughter, Caren M. Patrick; great-grandson,…

                                  • Butler, Carolyn

                                    will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in First Lynnhaven Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, by Dr. E.M. Scott. Viewing will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Community Funeral Home, Virginia Beach. Burial will be in Jones Memorial Park, Virginia Beach.

                                    • CARTER, Laura Erna Bremer

                                      Laura Erna Bremer Carter Laura Erna Bremer Carter, 75, of Forest, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. She was the wife of the late Crayton Franklin Carter. Laura was born Dec. 31, 1932, in Bremen, Germany, the daughter of the late Otto Bremer and Elisabeth Bremer. She retired as an insurance adjuster and was an avid Atlanta Braves and Oakland Raiders fan. Laura loved her many pets, especially dogs. She is survived by her son, Gerald Carter of Forest; her daughter, Lori Elizabeth Cleghorn and her husband, Tracy,…

                                      • Campbell, Myra Helen Draper

                                        . Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Flowers are welcomed or contributions can be made to the

                                        • Cassie E. Penn

                                          • Claude C. Cole

                                            Sep 30, 2008 Claude Clayton Cole, 88, of Claudville, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at his home. He was born in Tennessee on Aug. 2, 1920, to Simon and Minnie Hull Cole. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren, David and Daniel Cole; two brothers, Irl D. Cole and Herman “Pete” Cole; and two sisters, Margaret Summers and Dorothy Richardson. He served in the Army as a sergeant during World War II, was a retired horse trainer and was a member of Hatchers Chapel United…

                                            • Coffey, Elwood C.

                                              Elwood C. Coffey CHARLOTTESVILLE Elwood C. "Jimmy" Coffey, 71, formerly of Waynesboro, Virginia, died Sunday, September 28, 2008, at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at McDow Funeral Home. A service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at the chapel of McDow Funeral Home. Complete arrangements will be announced.

                                              • Cole, Claude C.

                                                11 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at Hatchers Chapel United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Service, Stuart, Va.

                                                • Corley, Rosalie C. "Julia"

                                                  • Covington, Eleanor Bowling

                                                    s will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008 with the Rev. David Walton officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Belmont Christian Church, 1101 Jamison Ave, SE, Roanoke, Va. 24013. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 30, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                                                    • Cox, Betty Louis Newman Wirt

                                                      s will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, Va.

                                                      • Cox, Esther Dickerson

                                                        will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at the Mullins Funeral Home, Radford, Va.

                                                        • Cunningham, Dorothy

                                                          will be held today at 2 p.m. in Greenwood Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                          • Dale, Alma

                                                            Alma H. Dale LEXINGTON - Services for Alma Hicks Dale will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

                                                            • Davis Sr., Paul

                                                              will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Providence Cemetery, Miles, Va. Memorial donations may be made to Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, 7550 Hospital Drive, Bldg. D, Ste. 301, Gloucester, VA 23061. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.

                                                              • Dawson, Airlene

                                                                Airlene Dawson CHESAPEAKE - Airlene Dawson of the 1500 block of Lyons Ave. died Sept. 25, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in First Baptist Church, Westmunden. Fitchett Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                • Doyle, John Wilson

                                                                  will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at Waverly Place Baptist Church, 1407 Kenwood Blvd., S.E., Roanoke, Va. The Doyle family is being served by Valley Funeral Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road, N.W., Roanoke Va. 24017, 540-562-1182.

                                                                  • Eddins, Clyde

                                                                    Clyde P. Eddins FOREST CITY - Clyde P. Eddins, 72, of the 100 block of My Family Way, died Sept. 27, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Forest City. Harrelson Funeral Home, Caroleen, is in charge.

                                                                    • Ezzell, Rudolph

                                                                      Rudolph Ezzell COURTLAND - Rudolph Ezzell, 63, died Sept. 27, 2008. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in Sedley Baptist Church. Wright Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                      • Felix B. Dixon

                                                                        • Ferguson, Ruby Ann

                                                                          • Filek, Dawn

                                                                            at 7 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 5345 Virginia Beach Blvd. Condolences may be offered to the family online at

                                                                            • Fitzgerald, Sally

                                                                              will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Kathleen Haynes at the Heritage United Methodist Church, 815 Baker Road, Virginia Beach. Cremation arrangements are under the care of the Cremation Society of Hampton Roads. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Heritage United Methodist Church.

                                                                              • Gilmer, Andrew

                                                                                will be held Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at 1 p.m. at The Spring Branch Community Church in Virginia Beach and will be officiated by the Rev. Rick Eschenburg. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations in Drew's name be made to the Spring Branch Youth Ministry Scholarship Fund, 1500 Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                • Gilmer, Andrew H.

                                                                                  will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the Spring Branch Community Church in Virginia Beach and will be officiated by the Rev. Rick Eschenburg. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations in Drew's name be made to the Spring Branch Youth Ministry Scholarship Fund, 1500 Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, Va. 23454. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Lynnhaven Chapel is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

                                                                                  • Grizzard, Farrie

                                                                                    s to celebrate her life will follow at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Greensville Memorial Cemetery. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to St. Andrews Cemetery Fund, c/o Sandra Noel, 8475 Low Ground Road, Emporia, VA 23847 or Person's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 246, Boykins, VA 23827.

                                                                                    • Guiliani, Joseph Michael - Retired D.C. Firefighter Joseph Michael Guiliani Joseph Michael Guiliani, age 70, of Manassas, passed away Friday September 26, 2008 at his home after a .... 

                                                                                      • HOPKINS, Russell Frances Rice "Rusty"

                                                                                        Russell 'Rusty' Frances Rice Hopkins Mrs. Russell "Rusty" Frances Rice Hopkins, 82, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. She was the wife of the late Robert Mortimer Hopkins. Mrs. Hopkins was born Aug. 31, 1926, in Arrington, a daughter of the late Russell A. Rice and Evelyn Frances Thompson Thacker of Evington. She was retired from CandP Telephone with 39 years of service. She was a member of CandP Telephone Pioneers, American Legion Post #16 Auxiliary, and Heritage United Methodist…

                                                                                        • Hartman, Clyde

                                                                                          will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis, N.C. Twiford's Colony Chapel is in charge.

                                                                                          • Hartman, Walter Junior

                                                                                            • Hobson, Derrick Patrick

                                                                                              . Friends may call on Tuesday afternoon, September 30, 2008, for viewing at HamlarCurtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

                                                                                              • Hopkins, Mrs. Russell Frances Rice "Rusty"

                                                                                                Mrs. Russell Frances Rice (Rusty) Hopkins, 82, of Lynchburg, Va., died Sunday, September 28, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

                                                                                                • Hughes, Kimberly

                                                                                                  s counseling and sociology. She was accepted into Old Dominion University's masters program in psychology, finishing her Master of Science degree in May of 2003. Most recently, she was completing her Ph.D in special education. She also was working full time for the Effective School wide Discipline grant and the Commonwealth Special Education Endorsement Program and was an adjunct instructor for ODU. In both her academic career and in her work, Kim was an exceptional individual. Her professors remember…

                                                                                                  • Hunley, Edith Marie Lumpkins

                                                                                                    Edith Marie Lumpkins Hunley, 88, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Monday, September 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben Taylor Lumpkins and Lucy Wade Ferguson Lumpkins; son, Nelson W. Moore; four brothers; four sisters; and an infant son. Surviving are her grandsons, Neil Moore, Scott Moore and wife, Penny; two great-granddaughters; and two great-great-grandsons. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the SPCA or any animal rescue agency. Services and burial will…

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

                                                                                                      • John D. Nelson

                                                                                                        • Johnson, Betty

                                                                                                          will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Biggs Funeral Home.

                                                                                                          • Johnston, Stella Louise Williams

                                                                                                            s will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg, Va.

                                                                                                            • Kendall, Beverly

                                                                                                              s following at noon. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Special thanks for special care given by LifeTime Care Hospice and especially her granddaughter Beverly L. Bunn.

                                                                                                              • Kienzle, Natalie Francesca

                                                                                                                .com. The Kienzle family is being served by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 540-382-2612.

                                                                                                                • Kirner, Jake (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                  In Honor of Your Birthday Jake Kirkner 9/30/1976 6/25/2006

                                                                                                                  • Lafferty Sr., Larry Stephen

                                                                                                                    will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, in the Twin County Funerals Sanctuary.

                                                                                                                    • Leggett, Delbert

                                                                                                                      will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Cemetery. Biggs Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                      • Lemon, G. Fred

                                                                                                                        will be held in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, 2 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131

                                                                                                                        • Lindsley Jr., Edwin

                                                                                                                          s to Ed over the last few years. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., 2002 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. A funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the burial immediately following at the Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. A reception will follow on the lawn at Ed's home at 936 Lindsley Drive in Virginia Beach or an alternative site will be announced at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be…

                                                                                                                          • Linton, Martha

                                                                                                                            Martha F. Linton PORTSMOUTH - Services for Martha Fones Linton will be held at 11 a.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.

                                                                                                                            • MOSS, Dorothy France

                                                                                                                              Dorothy France Moss Dorothy France Moss, 92, of Madison Heights, passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thornton Moss. Born July 14, 1916, in Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late James and Eleanor Horch France. A sister, Luella Montgomery, also preceded her in death. She was a member of Elon Baptist Church, and was a loving wife and mother. Survivors include a son, Wayne Mayberry and wife, Gail, of Lynchburg; two…

                                                                                                                              • Mason, Frances

                                                                                                                                , the family asks that you join them at the Commons of Centerbrooke Community Room, 1056 Centerbrooke Lane in Suffolk, her previous residence, for a time of visitation and fellowship. Entombment will be private at a later date.

                                                                                                                                • Morgan, Hazel

                                                                                                                                  Hazel T. Morgan EDENTON - Hazel Twiddy Morgan, 85, of the 100 block of Court St., died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in her home. Mrs. Morgan was born in Chowan County and was the daughter of the late Frank and Rachel Ainsley Twiddy. A member of Macedonia Baptist Church, she had worked as a sales clerk at both Belk's and Sears, and later retired after many years as manager of Swain Apartments. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Morgan; sisters, Unabelle Jones, Doris…

                                                                                                                                  • Myatt, Ruth

                                                                                                                                    at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel, by Pastor Mark Dean, her nephew. The family will receive friends in the funeral home today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800 Nashville, TN 37214.

                                                                                                                                    • NOWLIN Sr., Lacy C.

                                                                                                                                      Lacy C. Nowlin Sr. Lacy C. Nowlin Sr. departed this life Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was born Sept. 5, 1931, to the late Horace and Etta Nowlin. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeannetta Nowlin Myers. Lacy is survived by his lifetime companion, Rachel Johnson; 11 children, Lacy C. Nowlin Jr. (Marie) of Rustburg, Carol Jones (Sam) of Gretna, Mamie Nowlin (Willie) of Altavista, Lillian Womack (David) of Lynch Station, Joann Douglas (Robert), Michael Nowlin (Linda), Barry…

                                                                                                                                      • Nelson, John Donald

                                                                                                                                        John Donald Nelson, 85, of Fieldale, Va., died Sunday, September 28, 2008. The funeral will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at the chapel of Roselawn Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va.

                                                                                                                                        • Nester, Elmo

                                                                                                                                          . The family says that flowers would be appreciated, however, donations may be made to the New Fellowship Baptist Church, c/o Theoa Nester, 57 Bittersweet Lane, Woodlawn, Va. 24381. A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.

                                                                                                                                          • Norad, Rose

                                                                                                                                            Rose Zedd Norad HAMPTON - Rose Zedd Norad, 88, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. Rose was a native of Norfolk, but a resident of the Peninsula since 1949. Rose was the owner of Little Folks School, where she retired after 35 years. She was a member of B'nai Israel Synagogue. She graduated from South Norfolk High School in 1937. Rose was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, David Norad. She is survived by one daughter, Brenda F. Harris and husband Danny of Newport News; one son, Richard C.…

                                                                                                                                            • O'Neil, Dorothy

                                                                                                                                              will be Thursday in Forest Lawn Cemetery at 1 p.m. with Father James Parke officiating. Memorial donations may be offered to the Lymphoma Leukemia Association or to your favorite charity. The family would like to thank all the wonderful caregivers and Odyssey Hospice for the loving comfort they gave to Dorothy. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                                                                              • Orange, Genevieve

                                                                                                                                                • Orr, Margie

                                                                                                                                                  Margie Lee Orr VIRGINIA BEACH - Margie Lee "Rosie" Orr, 73, passed away Sept. 28, 2008, in her home with family by her side. She was predeceased by her father, Lando Hallman and sister, Grace James. She is survived by her husband, Alexander Orr; five children, Tom and Robert Lane, Sandra Dotson, April Cash and Melody Thomas; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her mother, Gertrude Martin; a brother, Anthony Martin; and a host of extended family and special friends. A gathering to…

                                                                                                                                                  • Osborne Jr., Henry Clay

                                                                                                                                                    s 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at the Denton Valley Baptist Church. Arrangements by Frost Funeral Home, Abingdon, Va.

                                                                                                                                                    • Patterson, Robert E.

                                                                                                                                                      Robert E. Patterson, 80, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, September 29, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.


                                                                                                                                                    • Person, Elizabeth C.

                                                                                                                                                      • Poteet, Hilda

                                                                                                                                                        is planned at this time. Cremation Society of Virginia is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                        • Potter, Mary Haseltine Alderson

                                                                                                                                                          s will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Fincastle Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rodney Wilson and the Rev. Bruce Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Union Cemetery in Troutville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home in Daleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Fincastle Rescue Squad or Fincastle Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville.

                                                                                                                                                          • Pugh, Virginia

                                                                                                                                                            Virginia Pugh AFTON Virginia (Farrar) Pugh, 86, formerly of Afton, passed away, Saturday, September 27, 2008, in Shenandoah Nursing Home, Fishersville. Born Tuesday, October 4, 1921, in Afton, she was a daughter of the late William "Bill" and Grace (Wood) Farrar. Virginia was the oldest member of Rodes United Methodist Church, Afton, where she participated in, and was a member of the Ladies Sunday school class. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Glen W.…

                                                                                                                                                            • Quick III, Harry Anderson

                                                                                                                                                              Harry Anderson Quick III Harry Anderson Quick III, 76, of Waynesboro died Monday morning, September 29, 2008, at his residence. He was born September 13, 1932, in Charlottesville, son of the late Harry A. Quick Jr. and Helen Keith Quick. Mr. Quick was retired from the DuPont Company and was the owner of H and R Block Tax Service. He was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Keith Quick; his beloved grandson, Christopher Carl Norene who died…

                                                                                                                                                              • REYNOLDS, Eva Moore

                                                                                                                                                                Eva Moore Reynolds Eva Moore Reynolds, 78, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of the late Loxley Lee Reynolds for almost 60 years. Born Oct. 29, 1929, in Campbell County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Earnest Moore Sr. and the late Annie Layne Moore. She was a retired cashier with Super Fast Grocery and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Reynolds was a member of Shiloh United Methodist…

                                                                                                                                                                • Randolph Jr., Lacy Samuel (Dr. Tune)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Richardson, Joey Conway

                                                                                                                                                                    s will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Sloss officiating. Interment will follow in the Linkous Family Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after noon on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, S.W., Blacksburg, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Robinson, Allene H.

                                                                                                                                                                      s will be held 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel, Marion, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                      • SEXTER, Cora Emily Olson

                                                                                                                                                                        Cora Emily Olson Sexter Cora Emily Olson Sexter died peacefully at Lovingston Health Care Center on Sept. 28, 2008, at the age of 103. Born Aug. 18, 1905, in Lemond Township, Ellendale, Minn., she was the daughter of the late John and Caroline Olson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Clarence Edward Sexter, and her son-in-law, Allus A. Norvell Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Sexter Norvell of Amherst; three granddaughters, Brenda N. Goad of Lovingston, Janice N. Wheaton of…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Sawyer, Calvin

                                                                                                                                                                          Calvin H. Sawyer VIRGINIA BEACH - Calvin Harrison "Buz" Sawyer, born March 8, 1925, died peacefully Sept. 28, 2008. He was predeceased by his parents, Noah Gaston Sawyer and Goldie Yevette Sawyer; his brother, Noah Gaston Sawyer Jr.; and two granddaughters, Tammy and Stephanie Farris. While growing up, Buz was a resident of the Atlantic City neighborhood in Ghent in Norfolk. He attended Maury High School. He also lived in Ocean View on the Bay and was a member of Ocean View Lodge No. 335,…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Short Jr., Daniel

                                                                                                                                                                            Daniel J. Short Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Daniel J. Short Jr., 17, of King Arthur Drive, passed away Sept. 28, 2008. Born in Syosset, N.Y., he was a student at Central Academy High School. He enjoyed Kempsville Pony Baseball. Daniel is survived by his parents, Dan and Sally Short of Virginia Beach; sister, Sarah Short of Virginia Beach; paternal grandparents, James and Joanne Short of Long Island, N.Y.; maternal grandparents, Reed and Sally Thomas of Long Island; and his aunts, uncles and cousins. The family…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Simpson, Edward Tiley

                                                                                                                                                                              Edward Tiley Simpson Edward Tiley Simpson, 72, of Culpeper, died Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. He was born November 28, 1935 in St. Helen, England to the late William and Sally Simpson. Mr. Simpson was a member of the Nokesville V.F.W. Post 10621. He was a peaceful man who enjoyed fishing and had a great love for his family and church. He is survived by his wife, Betty Earnhardt Simpson, two children, Jeffrey Simpson and Deborah Serrano, four step children, Cindy, Kenneth, John…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Smith, Benjamin

                                                                                                                                                                                of Ella Lee Seabron. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to some of Ben's favorite charities: National MS Society, the Union Mission of Norfolk or St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1004 Graydon Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                                                                                                                • Smith, Gordon Grenville

                                                                                                                                                                                  Gordon Grenville Smith Gordon Grenville Smith of Casanova, VA died on September 21, 2008 from injuries sustained while foxhunting. He was born on May 6, 1937 in Montclair, New Jersey to the late Herbert L. Smith, Jr. and Natalie Sidman Smith. He graduated from Michigan State University with a BS in Agriculture and received an MBA from The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School in 1963. Gordon served his country for four years as a paratrooper in the Army National Guard. His Career began with Johnson and…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Smith, Nancy

                                                                                                                                                                                    Nancy Smith, 54, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 540-345-9100.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Snellings, David (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                                                      In Loving Memory of David SNELLINGS 09-30-1958 08-04-2006

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Therrien Sr., James

                                                                                                                                                                                        . Burial will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions to Faith Free Will Baptist Church, 16053 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton, VA 23314 or the the Hampton FOP, Lodge 26, 2204 Mingee Drive, Hampton, VA 23663.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Thomas, Elaine F.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Thomas, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                            Mary Helen Thomas CHESAPEAKE - Mary Helen Thomas, 71, of the 2400 block of Brookshire Drive, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, in Portsmouth. A native of Dunn, N.C., she was a retired waitress for Chuck's Hotdogs, a member of Wayside Baptist Church and the Women of the Moose No. 966. She was a loving mother and wife and is survived by her husband of 55 years, James L. Thomas; four daughters, Rose M. Thomas Hines of Chesapeake, Debra M. Overton and Donna Fay Gibbs, both of Portsmouth and Mary Thomas Hamlin of…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Thompson, James

                                                                                                                                                                                              . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Norfolk Church of Christ, 5801 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23505. The family thanks Jackie Felty, Denise and Fred Bell, the staff at Trinity Station in Flatwoods, Ky., and Community Hospice of Greenup, Ky., (especially hospice nurse, Kristie Martin) for the loving care they gave him during the last years of his life.

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ujvary, Gabor

                                                                                                                                                                                                will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  Clay L. Witt Clay Lee Witt was born on December 30, 1930, and departed this world on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Clay was born in Bedford, Virginia, where he was raised on a farm with his parents and two brothers. Clay's father and mother, Allen and Pearl Witt preceded him in death. Clay leaves behind his wife Lena Witt; two brothers, Allen Witt, Talmya Witt; and other family members and friends. After growing up in beautiful Bedford, Virginia, Clay decided to serve his country and enlisted in the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wade, Robert Graham

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Robert Graham Wade, 88, of Radford, Va., passed away Monday, September 29, 2008. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wagner Sr., Leonard

                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in the Garden of Christus with full military honors provided by the U.S. Navy. Online condolences may be offered to the family at


                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Walters, Judy Faye Hedrick

                                                                                                                                                                                                      11 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Grubb Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Warner, Ada Gae (Cooper) - Ada Gae (Cooper) Warner Ada Gae (Cooper) Warner (Age. 93) Peacefully on September 26, 2008 at the Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge, VA she was .... 

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Watts, Edwin

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Edwin T. Watts PORTSMOUTH - Edwin Taylor Watts went to be with the Lord Sept. 28, 2008. He was born April 4, 1914, in Saint Charles, Va., in Lee County. He was the son of the Rev. Richard Wingfield Watts and Ludie Taylor Watts. His stepmother was Darcie Lambert Watts. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Osborne Watts. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary Jan. 19, 2008. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Milton Watts and half brother, Tommy Taylor. He is survived by son, William H. Watts…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wenger, Edith

                                                                                                                                                                                                            will be held Sunday at the Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church on Mt. Pleasant Road at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, all donations should be made to the Mennonite Central Committee U.S., 21 S. 12th St., P.O. Box 500, Akron, PA 17501-0500, (717) 859-1151.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Whitlock, Dennis

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dennis Whitlock, 101, of Shawsville, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 29, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Wierzbic, Genevieve Louise Borowski

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Yancey, Georgia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Georgia R. Yancey CHESAPEAKE - Georgia R. Yancey of the 600 block of River Creek Road died Sept. 28, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Riddick Funeral Service, Norfolk.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Antonio M. Basden Sr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Barbara S. Miller

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cheshire, Johanna Martha

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chinea, Bonifacio "Boni"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Davis Sr., Paul E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Duncan, Delphia "Della"

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gilmer, Andrew H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Gladys V. Tenney

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Johnston, Annette

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Leo J. Jenkins

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Marjorie M. Shifflett

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • O'Neil, Dorothy Bosman

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Patricia A. Meadows

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Therrien Sr., James Joseph

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Werner Chamberlain

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • William F. Edmonds

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