| ABERNETHY, Hazel, 87, of Nashville, Tenn., a former resident of Richmond, died September 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by husband, Clarence "Jenks" Abernethy. She was a member of Woodmont Hills Family of God. She is survived by daughter, Charlotte (Larry) Pirtle of Nashville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Karen (Tim) Durbin and Jon Pirtle; and great-grandchildren, Rainey and Riley. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 2, 2008, 12 noon at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, 5852… Charles A. Amos Sr. PORTSMOUTH - Charles A. Amos Sr., 90, of the 500 block of Spectator St., died Sept. 26, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in Fisher Funeral Home Chapel, Effingham Street. 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… Rev. Kenneth Dale Amstutz, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. Wendell Oliver Armentrout HARRISONBURG Wendell Oliver Armentrout, 78, a resident of Harrisonburg, died unexpectedly at 1:45 Tuesday morning, September. 30, 2008, at the Martinsburg VA Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia. A son of the late Thomas A. and Viola Cave Armentrout, he was born on October 17, 1929, in Rockingham County and lived the majority of his life in the Keezletown area. Mr. Armentrout loved his county and was proud to serve in the Army during World War II where he was disabled. He was a… George P. Armstrong ELIZABETH CITY - George Pargo Armstrong, 83, of the 1100 block of Loop Road, died Sept. 28, 2008. A funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church. Stallings Funeral Home is in charge. Mildred Faulconer Bryant Mildred Faulconer Bryant, 84, of Madison Heights, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Mahlon S. Bryant Sr. Born Sept. 17, 1924, in Amherst County, she was a daughter of the late Aubrey Farrar and Eva Hudson Faulconer. She was a member of Monroe United Methodist Church. She retired from Amherst County Public Schools after after more than 30 years of service. She graduated from Sweet Briar College at the age of 19 and then taught at… will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Jamesville Cemetery. Walker Funeral Home is in charge. A funeral service for the late Robert Leroy Baugh, of 21 Saint John Ct., Petersburg, who departed this life, Sunday morning, Sept. 28, at his residence will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Petersburg. The Rev. William N. Bland Jr., pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The remains of Mr. Baugh will lie in state at the church one hour prior to service. All honorary and active pallbearers and friends are asked to assemble at the church… Ronald Bennett Jr. ONANCOCK - Ronald "Keith" Bennett Jr., 51, died Sept. 29, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Williams-Onancock Funeral Home. Bittler, Samantha Jeane (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Samantha Jeane BITTLER Crosses on the Road Charles L. Blackburn HAMPTON - Charles Leon Blackburn left this earth Sept. 30, 2008, surrounded by his family. Charles was born June 8, 1933, in Pikeville, Ky., to John Langley and Marie Blackburn. There he lived until graduating from Pikeville High School in 1951. He left Pikeville for college at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. While majoring in mechanical engineering, Charles decided to specialize in aerospace much to the dismay of his college advisor who considered it to be a newfangled type of… Ronnie G. Britton CHESAPEAKE - Services for Ronnie Gilliam Britton will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. BROOKING, Naomi C., 84, of Huntersville, N.C., previously of St. Stephens Church, Va., and Highland Springs, Va., passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008, at Harris Hospice Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, N.C., surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 26, 1924 in Richmond, Va., daughter of the late Charles W. and Ruth B. Carter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Brooking. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra B. Smith and husband, David, of Statesville, N.C., and Cathy… will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in New Oak Grove Cemetery, Elizabeth City, N.C. Stallings Funeral Home is in charge. will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Mark Wethington will officiate. The interment will be private in Rosewood Memorial Park. The viewing will begin Thursday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would especially like to thank his caregivers from the Heartland Hospice group for their devotion and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to… BUFFENSTEIN, Louis, 97, of Richmond, passed away September 28, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Buffenstein. He is survived by his son, Allan Buffenstein (Frona); and daughter, Donna Jacobs (Julian); grand-children, Sheri Conley (Richard), Eric Buffenstein (Alison), Steven Buffenstein (Melanie), Ellen Strusky (Michael), Lisa Mohink (Todd), and Sara Solomon (Michael Carson); and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Buffenstein was a graduate of the University of Richmond, among the premier… BURCH, Ann Lavonne Cox, age 55, of Jamaica, departed this world on Sunday, September 28, 2008. Survived by her husband of 32 years, L. Melvin Burch; four children, Denise Burch Trousdale and husband, Shane, stationed in Japan, L. Russell Burch and wife, Cynthia, of King William, Spencer C. Burch of Jamaica and Tyler A. Burch, also of Jamaica; a sister, Theresa Cox Hearn and husband, Herman, of Hiwassee, Va.; and six grandchildren. She overcame many hurdles in her life. Her quiet strength and determination… BURGESS, Michael L. "Mike," departed this life September 30, 2008. Arrangements by will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at Lapsley Run Baptist Church, Fincastle, Va. Melvin E. Burrus VIRGINIA BEACH - Melvin E. Burrus of the 800 block of Prince Albert Court died Sept. 27, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Claudine Burrus; two sons, Kenyatta Burrus and Melvin; four daughters, Melvina, Shanitta, Crystal and Keesa; father, Edward Burrus; five sisters; three brothers; nine grandchildren; four special grandchildren, Andrew, NaChea, Kendall and Cameron. Other survivors include his mother-in-law, Doris Braye and three brothers-in-law. He was predeceased by his mother and his… BUSH, James Eugene, 61, of White Stone, died September 29, 2008. Surviving are a brother, Ellis R. Bush Jr. and wife, Audrey, of Mechanicsville; sisters, Shirley A. Bush of White Stone and Madeline V. Hall of Wicomico Church. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock. Interment White Stone United Methodist Church Cemetery, White Stone. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Lucile Morris Campbell Lucile Morris Campbell, 90, of Roseland, passed away Monday afternoon, Sept. 29, 2008, at Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Roseland, Nelson County, on Aug. 26, 1918, she was the beloved wife of 63 years of the late Vernard Harrison Campbell, who passed away in 2002. She was also a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She was the daughter of the late Carrie Tinsley Morris and James Nelson Morris. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Barbara… CARDOZO, Thomas Clow Gooding, 79, died on September 27, 2008 of cancer. His work as an international tobacco buyer led him to his beloved second home in Zimbabwe, where he grew, produced and exported Burley tobacco for Carrington and Michaux. While living in Africa, he owned a citrus farm in Mozambique, a charcoal business, and a doughnut company, Easy Eats. This venture succeeded until he hired a local to sell doughnuts from a vendor's tricycle outfitted with a cash box. The gentleman rode off into the… CARRINGTON, Sylvester "Peter," 54, departed this life September 28, 2008. Arrangements by s will begin 1 p.m. on Friday with the Rev. Doug Witt officiating. Interment will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Linton, with Military Graveside Rites. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.andersonpoindexter.com. Elwood C. "Jimmy" Coffey Elwood C. "Jimmy" Coffey, 71, of Dunromin Road, Charlottesville, died Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was born April 23, 1937, in Augusta County, a son of the late Andrew and Ethel Coffey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Juria Coffey, and his sister, Hazel German. He retired from General Electric after 37 years of service. Jimmy was a skydiver with over 400 jumps. He loved the outdoors, the… COKER, Charles Warren Sr., 85, of Richmond, passed away September 29, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife and companion of 62 years, Edith L. Coker; four daughters, Karen Meinking, Lynn Harris and her husband, Michael, Connie Washington and her husband, Larry, Lisa Coker and her husband, Harold Greenwald; one son, Charles W. Coker Jr. and his wife, Maria; one brother, Robert Coker and his wife, Rozelle; 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Following his service in the Army Air Corps during… will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in Altmeyer Funeral Home 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Condolences may be shared with the family at COPES, Dr. Arthur W., 95, of Richmond, passed away September 30, 2008. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Frances Ann Wells; stepson, Bill F. Larue Jr.; two grandchildren, Scott Wells and Tracy Lum; sister-in-law, Dot Copes; five great-grandchildren; and one nephew, Keebe Copes. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday, October 2, at 2 p.m. in Westhampton Memorial… at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 540-982-2221. CRENSHAW, Willie O. III, of 1202 North First Street, entered eternal life September 30, 2008. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the Robert William Davies, of Martinsville and formerly of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441. 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, Building D, Suite 301, Gloucester, VA 23061. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Va., is in charge of the arrangements. s will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the Bland Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Temple Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Methodist Church at Greenhill, c/o Pamela D. Hill, 3344 Waddle Town Road, Bland, Va. 24315. Highland Bland Funeral Chapel in Bland, Va., is in charge of arrangements. time. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. DICKERSON, Mable R., 88, of Highland Springs, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Nelsen Funeral Home is assisting the family. Arrangements will be announced later. s will be held 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2008, from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion, Va. Daniel C. Elder CHESAPEAKE - Daniel Clark Elder, 44, died Sept. 28, 2008. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in New Life Providence Church. ELLETT, Charlie Franklin, 80, of Crewe, Va., a prominent Nottoway County farmer, passed away Monday, September 29, 2008. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Beatrice Lawrence Ellett; daughters, Gail Schenck, Frances Redford and husband, David, Betty Jean Roberts and husband, Paul, and June Lindsey, all of Crewe. Mr. Ellett loved his grandchildren, Betsy Elliott, Melissa Mottley, Ashley Vera, John, James and Elizabeth Redford, Amber and Brandon Roberts, and Jay and Beth Fisher. He was also… 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. career at the Naval Air Rework Facility in Norfolk as a clerk/teletypist. She was the daughter of the late Russell P. and Lena Walton Harp. She was predeceased by her sister, Anne Auchenbach of Phillipsburg, N.J., and her brother, Tom Harp of Southern Shores, N.C. Left to cherish Dawn's loving memory are her husband of 54 years, Henry T. Filek; her two daughters, Cynthia D. Lee and her husband Ray and Rebecca L. Mjelde; her two grandchildren, C. Nicole Carpenter and Knut Henry Mjelde; her… Annie Smoot Foster Annie Smoot Foster, 94 of Warrenton, VA died Sept. 29, 2008 at the Fauquier Hospital. She was born Oct. 21, 1913 in Rappahannock County, VA a daughter of the late Thomas and Edna French Smoot. She was preceded in death by her husband- Lyle J. Foster and three children- Bessie Sanford, Elizabeth Morris and Ronald Lee Foster. For many years, Mrs. Foster was employed as a nurse's aide at the former District Nursing Home in Warrenton until its closing. She was an original resident of… Eveleen S. Giles PORTSMOUTH - Eveleen S. Giles, 54, of the 3600 block of Gateway Drive, died Sept. 25, 2008, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. She was born in Portsmouth and was a member of New Mount Nebo RZUA Church, where she was an usher. Survivors include her husband, Wilbur Giles; two daughters, Chiquita Giles and Willowtina Blount (LeMar); two sons, Lemar and Sheldon Porter; five sisters, Maxine White (Russell), Mary J. Speight, Patricia Abner (Jerome), Loretta Lane (James) and Katrina Joyner… will be held Thursday 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 GLOVER, Annie Bell Branch, departed this life September 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sheila Branch; adoptive parents, Hazel and John Bledsoe. She is survived by her husband, Larry Glover; mother, Lucy Scott; stepfather, Daniel Gilbert; daughter, Tiffany Branch; son, Chauncey Branch (Tamika); sisters, Barbara Hudson, Carolyn Perry; brother, Henry Branch; seven grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be Thursday, October 2 , 2008, 1 p.m. at Mountain of… GREEN, Rosa Wills, 81, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, David "Dick" Walter Green. She is survived by her children, Patsy Chaffin and her husband, Al, Fred Green and his wife, Diane, Bonnie Goodman and her husband, Grady; sisters, Mary Loving and Audrey Gray; brother, Wesley Brown; several grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Her remains rest at Bliley's-Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where the family will… In Loving Memory of Raleigh L. HALE 10/1/1945 10/22/1998 HAYES, Fay Dodsworth, was called peacefully home by the Lord on September 25, 2008. She joins her beloved husband, Clyde. Fay is survived by her loving children, Robley Hayes and wife, Robin, Betty Jean Hayes Greiner and husband, Paul, and Susan Hayes; two grandsons, Derek and Travis Greiner; two sisters, Jean Marston and Betty Eure; many nieces, great-nieces and nephews. She had many cherished friends including fellow teachers, artists, Bridge partners, church members and neighbors. Fay was a native of… s will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, in the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel. HUGHES, James E., 86, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Charlotte W. "Birdie" Hughes; and sister, Phyllis Southall. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Charlene and Kent Saferight and James III and Vicky Hughes; six grandchildren, Lori Moore, Jimmy Stanley, Mary Stanley-Kelly, Jessica Cooley and her husband, Jeremy, Joshua Hughes, and Taylor Hughes; two great-grandchildren, Calyn and Kyndall;… Reniya U. Humphrey CHESAPEAKE - Reniya Nicole Una Humphrey, 2 months, of the 1300 block of 19th St., passed away Sept. 27, 2008, at the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. She leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Renotta Humphrey; her father, Clifton Hyman; and a host of other relatives. A funeral will be held at noon Friday in New Hope UCC, 145 E. Liberty St. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Condolences may… HUTCHINSON, Dorothy A. "Dot", entered eternal rest on September 27, 2008. The staff of W.S. Watkins and Son Funeral Home will be serving the family. Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) . Ray Wesley Jordan, 71, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home, Roanoke, Va. Earl Nelson Kidd, 37, of Goodview, Va., died September 29, 2008. Visitation on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Thursday, October 2, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. .com. The Kienzle family is being served by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 540-382-2612. Kipps, Armstead Gallion (Memoriam) John J. Larew Sr. John J. Larew Sr., 86, long term Waynesboro resident, died Saturday, September 27, 2008, at his home at Summit Square. He was born December 14, 1921, in Mocksville, North Carolina, to John J. Larew and Mary Sanford Larew, who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle D. Larew, whom he married March 21, 1947, in Schenectady, New York, and who died in 1990. Survivors include three sons and a daughter, John J. Larew Jr. and his wife,… Akim Olatunde Layeni PORTSMOUTH - Akim Olatunde Layeni, 53, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family Sept. 25, 2008. Akim was born in London, England, the son of the late Olasiji and Tolani Finnih Layeni. Mr. Layeni is survived by his wife, Oluwakemi A. Layeni; his son, Olamayowa Layeni; and his brothers, Olatokunbo Layeni and Elias Layeni; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Layeni was a member of the Hampton University College Alumni. A funeral to celebrate his life will be held Friday… LEE, Ms. Cynthia Gail, of Richmond, departed this life September 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy W. Lee. She is survived by her father, Jesse Lee Sr.; her brother, Jesse Lee Jr. (Maridel); her grandmother, Nannie G. Johnson; two aunts, Marshae J. Murrell (Jerome) and Elizabeth Tiller; one great-aunt, Pearl Glover; a host of cousins, among them Jacquelin Y. Hayden and Ronald C. Hayden (Sharon); godparents, William and Eulalia Lee; and other relatives and friends, among them devoted… of remembrance will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo. LEWIS, Patrick E., of Richmond, departed this life September 28, 2008. Preceded in death by his father, Arthur Lewis, he is survived by his wife, Sherron Lewis; one daughter, Jasmin Lewis; one son, Sherrod Lewis; mother and stepfather, Mary and Clifton Evans; five sisters, Teresa and Norma Lewis, Crystal Little (Charles), Angela Lewis, and Yolanda Evans; two brothers, Kenneth Lewis (Twana) and Gary Lewis; two stepbrothers, Reginald and Ricky Evans; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.… will be held Friday at noon in the chapel of Graves Funeral Home. Frances Marie T. Mason SUFFOLK - Services for Frances Marie T. Mason will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. of remembrance will take place at 1 p.m. Friday in Faith Temple Ministries (Apostolic). T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. James David Moore, 62, of Covington, Va., died on Sunday, September 28, 2008. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home in Covington, Va. Stephanie Kidd Morgan, 33, of Salem, Va., passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Va. MORRIS, Nathaniel Ray, 75, of Tazwell, Va., departed this life on September 27, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving family. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home. Funeral service private. at 7 p.m. A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted Friday at 9 a.m. in St. Therese Catholic Church with Father Leszek Sikorski officiating. The burial will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family at 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 Oct 1, 2008 A graveside service for Olivia Nichole Cassell Baliles, infant daughter of Maranda May Baliles and Randall Shane Cassell, was held Tuesday in Patrick Memorial Gardens with Director Kelly G. Ratcliff officiating. She died Sept. 27, 2008 at the Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. In addition to her parents, surviving are maternal grandparents, Raven Newman and Hassell Baliles, both of Patrick Springs, and Gerri Mabe of Spencer; paternal grandparents, Randy and Donna Cassell of Bassett;… will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008, at Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, Va. Alice Page PORTSMOUTH - Alice Page, 86, died Sept. 29, 2008. A funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Emaunel AME Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. Louis Parker Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Louis Parker Sr., 78, passed away Sept. 28, 2008, in Dallas. Louis was born to the parentage of Willie and Ethel Parker in Virginia Beach, Princess Anne County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Oct. 15, 1929. A decorated war veteran, he served in both the Korean War and three tours in the Vietnam War before retiring as a first sergeant in the United States Army Field Artillery in 1972. Mr. Parker continued to serve his country as a federal housing inspector for U.S. Army… PARSLEY, Wilmer L. "Sonny," 76, died on Friday, September 26, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hinda Parsley. He is survived by a stepdaughter, Suzanne Turner and her husband, Mark; and he will be missed by his close friends of 56 years, Herman and Ann Trimmer. There will be a memorial service held for him at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2710 Normandale Ave., on Thursday, October 2 at 2 p.m. will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008, in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2008, at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va. s will be 11 a.m. Friday, in the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne, with interment to follow in Huffville Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. William M. Piland Sr. SUFFOLK - William Morrison Piland Sr., 78, passed away Sept. 30, 2008. A native of Nansemond County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Pallie Barrett Piland and Sarah Elizabeth Hingerty Piland. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding where he was a general foreman in the Cable Department. Morrison was a veteran of the Virginia National Guard and a lifelong member of Bethlehem Christian Church and the Taylor Brittle Class. He also was a member of the Bethlehem Ruritan Club. He is… Potter, Mary Haseltine Alderson 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, Fincastle Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, Va. PUGH, Mrs. Elizabeth, of Richmond, departed this life Monday, September 29, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets. Funeral notice later. will be held on Friday, October 3, 2008, at Monterey Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rockbridge Area Hospice, P.O. Box 948, Lexington, Va. 24450 or St. Paul's Anglican Church, Nelson & Davidson Streets, Lexington, Va. 24450. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. Randolph Jr., Lacy Samuel (Dr. Tune) s will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, Va. Roger J. Ridley PORTSMOUTH - Roger J. Ridley died Sept. 27, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Corprew Funeral Home Chapel. Oct 1, 2008 Robert Leon Oliver, 68, of 178 Honeymoon Drive, Critz, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Community Funeral Home of Stuart is handling arrangements. s will be held today at 2 p.m. in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Twiford's Funeral Home is in charge. Donald Eugene Robinson, 70, of Chilhowie, Va., passed away Monday, September 29, 2008. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie, Va. will be announced at a later date. Charles Edward Ruffner Sr., 63, of Roanoke, Va., died on Sunday September 28, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. Oct 1, 2008 Samuel F. Wishnevsky, 66, of Martinsville, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Bassett Funeral Service is handling arrangements. Nicholas Larry (Nick) Sawyers, 58, of Christiansburg, Va., died Sunday, September 28, 2008. Arrangements by the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, Va. SHELTON, John, of Richmond, departed this life September 30, 2008. He is survived by his devoted friend, Virginia Brown; and cousins, among them, Mildred Barksdale, Gerald Ford, Doris Matthews and Charles Ford. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. Dr. Ricardo Brown officiating. Interment private. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 9:45 a.m. Thursday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. SHERRON, Janet E., age 45, of Mechanicsville, passed away September 29, 2008. She was a devoted single mother, loving, compassionate friend, and she never gave up. She was preceded in death by her father, John James Guthrie Jr.; and brother, Douglas Oliver Guthrie. She is survived by her daughters, Loren and Haley Sherron; her mother, Catherine Guthrie; a sister, Jo Ruslander; and two brothers, John James Guthrie III and Christopher Guthrie; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.… SLOVIC, Margaret Little, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 28, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.J. Luke Slovic; and her sister, Anne Little Ward. Margaret was born in Richmond on March 18, 1916 to the late Mr. and Mrs. C. Malcolm Little Sr. She is survived by her three sons, Malcolm Slovic, Matthew Slovic, both of Richmond, and Bob Slovic and his wife, Randy, of Las Vegas, Nev.; two grandchildren, Alice Orrell and her husband, John, of Richland, Wash., and Beth Slovic of Portland,… Smith, Anne Elizabeth Lassiter SMITH, Anne Elizabeth Lassiter, died Monday, September 29, 2008. She was the widow of Harry "Billy" Lorne Smith Jr. They moved from Richmond to Wilson, N.C., in 1958, and she returned to Richmond in 2004. Anne is survived by her son, Shelton Lassiter Smith and his wife, Julie, of Midlothian. Anne was an alumna of The College of William & Mary and a former member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church and most recently a resident of Beth Sholom. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday,… SMITH, Janet Clements, passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah, last month. She was the widow of Albert N. Smith Jr., and a longtime banking employee. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, October 4. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Janet's life at Three Chopt Presbyterian Church, 9315 Three Chopt Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. Mary Jean Sparrow, 67, of Washington, D.C., died on Saturday, September 27, 2008. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home in Covington, Va. STEINBACH, William Allen, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at his home in Urbanna. He is survived by his wife, Judy; a daughter, Lydia S. Harrison and husband, Bucky, of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; a daughter, Linda Sue Carroll and her husband, Mike, of Midlothian; son, William F. Steinbach of Northern Virginia; Robynn W. Hilliard and husband, Erik, of Richmond, and J. Neal Webb and wife, Beth, of Midlothian; grandchildren, Zachary and Katherine Harrison, Patrick Carroll, Andrew and Sam Webb, Jack and… will be held Friday at noon in Rosewood Memorial Park with the Rev. William H. Knuckols Jr. officiating. Graham Funeral Home will be caring for arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kempsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 62345, Virginia Beach, VA 23466-2345. Please share a memory with the family at will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. 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… Jessie R. Truslow Jr. NEWPORT NEWS - Jessie Randall Truslow Jr., 25, died Sept. 29, 2008. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield. 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… will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2008, from Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating. The family is receiving friends after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. WALDEN, Vivian Leigh, passed on September 29, 2008. Arrangements by E. Alvin Small Funeral Home, Colonial Heights. Funeral notice later. will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Twiford's Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, at Alleghany Memorial Park. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home in Covington, Va. 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… Bessie Alma Weaver Bessie Alma Weaver, 75, of Banco died Monday, September 29, 2008, at Culpeper Regional Hospital. She was born August 25, 1933, in Madison, the daughter of the late Elsey James Weaver Sr. and Lula Jane Weaver. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Elsey James Weaver, Jr.; and two sisters, Hazel Maude Weaver and Ethel W. DeValkeneer. She is survived by a brother, Eugene F. Weaver and a dear loving friend, Carrie Richards both of Banco; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral… Janie Pollard Wheeler, 77, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. will be celebrated at a Mass of Christian burial Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Viewing will be in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorial donations may be made in Bill's memory to Sentara Hospice Program, 535 Independence Parkway, Suite 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320. You may offer condolences to the family at www.mem.com. Wierzbic, Genevieve Louise Borowski Williams, Dolly Jeanette Porterfield Arthur C. Williamson, 85, of Fincastle, Va., died on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Daleville, Va. Samuel F. Wishnevsky, 66, of Martinsville, Va., died Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett, Va. WOODSON, Christine, of Montpelier, Va., departed this life September 30, 2008. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy. Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later. Brenda Ayers Wright, 56, of Rocky Mount, Va., died Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va. Georgia R. Yancey CHESAPEAKE - Georgia Ruth Yancey, 71, passed away Sept. 28, 2008. Mrs. Yancey is survived by two sons, Clarence Yancey Jr. and Randall Yancey; four daughters, Linda Yancey, Benita Oliver, Vickey Yancey and Patricia Yancey; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Riddick Funeral Service. Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery. A viewing will be held Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. |
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