| s will be held noon on Friday, October 3, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. Nathaniel Alexander Sr. CHESAPEAKE - Nathaniel Linwood "Nat" Alexander Sr., 91, of the 200 block of Fernwood Farms Road, passed away Sept. 28, 2008, at his residence. He was born June 12, 1917, to the late Luna A. Jefferson and Nathaniel Mac Alexander in Norfolk. He was a member of the Ranger Hunting Club and Masonic Lodge No. 197. He was the retired owner of Alexander Bus Co. operating for 56 years. He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Cleopatra Wright (Joseph) and Nathalin Alexander… AMORY, Lisa Garrett, 34, of Richmond, departed this life Monday, September 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Walter Garrett; and grandparents, Walter and Margaret Koris. She is survived by her partner, Jeffrey Tomlin; two children, Tiffany Amory (Chris Sprouse) and Christopher Vandervalk; parents, Brenda and Walter Garrett Jr.; stepmother, Anne Garrett; sisters, Lori Gill (Mike Gillend), Elizabeth Peck (Tony); brothers, Adam Garrett (Nancy), Donald Koris (Melinda); granddaughter,… Donald J. Amrien CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND - Dr. Donald J. Amrien, 81, of the 4400 block of Ridge Road, died Oct. 1, 2008. A Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Andrew Catholic Church. Salyer Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. 2 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. Kathleen Anderson CHESAPEAKE - Kathleen Anderson, 84, of the 4000 block of Keaton Court, died Sept. 28, 2008. She was a retired dietary technician from the Veterans Administration Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. Mrs. Anderson was born to the late Sterling and Sadie Evans formerly of Hopewell, Va. Due to an illness, she became a former member of Victory Life Christian Center in Hampton. Mrs. Anderson was predeceased by her husband, Cecil; and son, Ronald Anderson. She is survived by her daughters, Ivy C. Williams… s for Zelda Abrams Asher will be held at 10 a.m. today in Chevra Thilim Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, in charge. Nancy S. Banks AHOSKIE - Nancy Swain Banks, 62, of the 400 block of Lee Jernigan Road, died Oct. 1, 2008. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Garrett Funeral Home, Ashley Chapel. will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Blacksburg, Va. BERKLEY, Betty Crostic, 61, of Richmond, Va., died October 2, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Henry Crostic; and her nephew, Ross Eggleston. She is survived by her sister, Pat Eggleston and her husband, Wayne; brother, Stuart Crostic and his wife, Joyce; and her twin brother, Robert Crostic and his wife, Claire. She was loving aunt to two nieces, Anne and Jennifer; three nephews, Ryan, Jason and Carl; and was great-aunt to eight nieces and one nephew. Her family will receive… Oct 3, 2008 The funeral for Billy Lee Pack, 60, of Lawsonville, N.C., who died Sept. 29, 2008, was held Thursday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. Pastors Brent Sawyers, David Penn and Andy Pack officiated. Burial was in Aaron’s Corner Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were B.J. Martin, Dean Pruitt, David Pruitt, Oneal Pack, Clyde Crissman and Chad Moles. at Walton Furnace, Wythe County, Virginia, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. at Walton Furnace, Wythe County, Va., at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Brinkley Jr., Roy Ernest "Pappy" Roy E. "Pappy" Brinkley Jr. Roy Ernest "Pappy" Brinkley Jr., 84, of Crimora, died early Wednesday morning, October 1, 2008, at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 14, 1924, in Wytheville, Virginia, a son of the late Roy E. Brinkley Sr. and Maude Humphrey Brinkley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Eva Drumheller Brinkley; grandson, Jeremy Shannon Fix; and step-daughter, Kathy "Kate" Fonner; three… s will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret M. Brown, of Waverly, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Church Of All Nations, Spring Grove, Elder Joseph Shaw officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will rest at the church at noon. Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at the residence of the grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Holmes, 6181 Martin Luther King Highway, Spring Grove, at 1 p.m. Remains rest at the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St.,… will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Interment will be private in Rosewood Memorial Park. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at In Loving Memory of Bruce BRYANT On Your First Birthday In Heaven Mrs. Daisy Buck, of 3109 Whitetail Drive, Clarkesville, Tenn., formerly of Petersburg, Va., died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at the Gateway Medical Center, Clarkesville, Tenn. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com . BURGESS, Michael LeVon, departed this life on September 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Flora and Andrew J. Burgess Sr.; and one sister, Valvertie Burgess. He is survived by his daughters, Makia Burgess of New Haven, Conn., Makenzie Burgess Gordon of Meriden, Conn., Gwendolyn Ferguson of New Haven, Conn., and Kimela Ferguson of Baltimore, Md.; two granddaughters, McAllister Molen of Baltimore, Md., and Alissa Ferguson of New Haven, Conn.; his former wife, Cassandra Burgess of New Haven,… s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2008, in the Blacksburg Baptist Church with Dr. Tommy McDearis, Dr. Ray Allen and Dr. Don McKinney officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Imogene M. Byrum EDENTON - Imogene Moses Byrum, 81, formerly of 951 Old Ferry Road, died Oct. 2, 2008, in the Skilled Nursing Facility of Chowan Hospital. Mrs. Byrum was born in Pittsboro, N.C., and was the daughter of the late Obed William and Annie Maude Moses. She graduated from Goldston High School in 1944 and Appalachian State Teacher's College in 1948, majoring in home economics. Teaching home economics for two years at Silk Hope High School, she then changed her career to assistant home… for the procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered to the family at Oct 3, 2008 The funeral for Cassie E. Penn, 88, of Fieldale, who died Sept. 28, 2008, was held Thursday at Hairston Funeral Home with Elder Arthur Stockton officiating. Burial was at Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Tyson Wright, James Bannister, Todd Penn, Kenneth Wright Jr., Larry Ingram and Stacey Hairston. 2 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2008, at Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home, Princeton, W.Va. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va. The funeral service for Deacon Byrd Clayborne Sr. will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at First Baptist Church, Wakefield, with the Rev. Bobby Ricks Sr. officiating and Minister Stanley Jones III eulogizing. The interment will be held at Booker T. Memorial Park, Wakefield. Services have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, now serving from three locations, (804) 732-7841, www.blandenterprisesinc.com . s in the social hall. Interment will follow at 10 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Down Syndrome Association, (757) 466-3696. CORLEY, Rosalie Julia, departed this life on September 29, 2008. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Clinton Corley Sr.; and three children, Clinton Corley Jr., Essie Lorraine Cottman and Estelle Delores Hawkins. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Gladys Fleming and Shirley Williams; three stepchildren, June Rison (Donnell), James Hawkins Jr. (Faye) and Randy Hawkins Sr.; five siblings, Richard Cunningham Jr., Loretta Hinnant, Lander Cunningham, Gregory Rhodes and Lisa Rhodes; and a host… Alice Mary Morrell Davis, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2008. "Celebration of her Life," will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2008. For directions call Kathy at 540-206-4378. Davis, Willie Irene Youngblood DAVIS, Mrs. Willie Irene Youngblood, of Richmond, departed this life on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at age 96. Wife of the late Lewis Lee Davis, she leaves cherished memories with her three great-nephews, devoted caregiver, Palmer, and Eugene Kirkland of Richmond and Anthony Kirkland (Brenda) of New Kent, Va.; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be conducted at Mosby Memorial Baptist… Margie E. DeMarco VIRGINIA BEACH - Margie Elizabeth DeMarco, 87, of Lakeland, Fla., died Sept. 29, 2008. A Mass of the Resurrection will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Matthews Catholic Church. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, in charge. William Perry Dickson, 69, of New Castle, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2008. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, Va. will be Sunday 2 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Ted Anders and the Rev. Tim McCobin with the interment in the Evergreen Cemetery. Family will receive friends at Grubb Funeral Home Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Evergreen Cemetery fund c/o Asbury Bridges Jr., 1390 West Monroe St., Wytheville, Va. or Chalmer Frye, P.O. Box 144, Wytheville, Va. 24382. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. time. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. EDWARDS, Ms. Annie, of Richmond, departed this life October 1, 2008. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets. Funeral notice later. Mr. Walter Beverly Ethington, 76, formerly of 598 Old Wagner Road, Petersburg, departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Greenfield Reflections Senior Living Center. Walter was born on Dec. 14, 1931, in Avergne, Ark., to the late Joanna Edwards Beverly and the late Newton Ethington. He was later adopted by his late stepfather, Albert Beverly. Mr. Ethington was a retired E-6 from the U.S. Air Force with over 22 years of service. He also retired from Philip Morris after over 15 years of service at the… EVANS, William Irving, age 73, of Carlisle, Penn., died Friday, September 26, 2008. He was a former resident of Mecklenburg County, a member of the Teamsters Union in Richmond, and was an employee of the Teamsters Union in Pennsylvania as a commercial truck driver. Mr. Evans is survived by a son, Danny Evans and his wife, Denise, of Brodnax; three sisters, Connie Houston and Marie Johnstin, both of South Hill, and Irma Davenport (Bernard) of Dinwiddie; two brothers, Thomas C. Evans of Kenbridge and William… FORTIN, Jocelyn F., 82, of Chesterfield, passed away October 1, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Franklin A. Fortin Jr.; two daughters, Diane M. Fortin and Nancy F. Snellings and her husband, Patrick W. Snellings; sister, Patricia R. Galloway; two grandsons, Michael and Andrew Snellings. Her family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2008 at the Catholic… FOUNTAIN, Florence Mealy, 93, of Richmond, Va., departed her long and fulfilled life on October 1, 2008 at Meadow Glen of Richmond. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James M. Fountain; and a devoted nephew, Silas Mealy Jr. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lizzie Mealy. She leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, one sister-in-law; a godchild, Anthony E. Thomas; a devoted friend, Emma Truman; and a host of friends. Her remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home,… Mrs. Dorothy Ruth Gant, of 4411 Mount Sinai Road, Prince George, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at the Riverview on the Appomattox. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director; www.blandenterprisesinc.com . GIBSON, Charles Maryus, 86, of Mechanicsville, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Gibson; brothers, Leo Gibson of Mechanicsville, Claybrooke Gibson (Ethel) of Aylett; sister, Thelma Harding (Marvin) of Cauthornville; brother-in-law, Buddy Fox of Colonial Heights; many nieces and nephews; good friend, Peggy Williams; as well as many other loving friends. He was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church, where he was a Nursery Daddy for 50 years. He also served his… . Burial in the Alone Mill Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Buena Vista First Aid, P.O. Box 668, Buena Vista, Va. 24416, the Buena Vista Fire Department, 2010 Sycamore Avenue, Buena Vista, Va. 24416 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. Virginia Pauline Greer, 83, of Marion, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2008. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, Va. HARLOW, Bernard Lee, 77, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2008. He passed away peacefully at home as a result of lymphoma. Born January 7, 1931 in Staunton, Va., to the late Lloyd Aston Harlow and Bernice Kidd Harlow, he was preceded in death by his sister, Doris H. Hutcheson. Bernard is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth Thornton Harlow; and his children, Debra Boyer and her husband, Phillip, Ron Harlow and his wife, Emilie, and Robin Osborne and her husband, Alan; and nine… Jeffrey Neil Heavner Jeffrey Neil Heavner, 66, of Waynesboro died Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at Augusta Medical Center. He was born December 24, 1941, in Princeton, New Jersey, the son of the late Louis Wells and Edna Gertrude Colsey Heavner. Jeff is survived by his wife, Diane Heavner; one son, Christian Heavner of Knoxville, Tennessee; two daughters, Bronwyn Heavner of Richmond and Courtnay Davis and her husband, Joseph, of Waynesboro; three grand-children, Maximus, Isabella and Ronin Davis; one brother,… at 10 a.m. at the church and other times at the home of Gay and Robert Beaman at 1108 Mohave Trail, Edenton. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Suffolk. Friends may sign the guest register by visiting will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2008, at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va. HICKS, Alberta L., 68, of Beaverdam, Va., entered into eternal rest Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Retreat Hospital (Hospice Unit), Richmond, Va. She is survived by one son, James M. Hicks of Beaverdam, Va.; one daughter, Pamela S. Daniel (Rev. Trenton O.) of Ruther Glen, Va.; her adored four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Sarah Nelson, Ernestine Waller and Annie Hover; two brothers, Ollie and Lawrence Bertrand; and one aunt, Mary Myers. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney… s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel in Floyd with the Rev. Marvin Wade and the Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Topeco Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, at Maberry Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.maberryfuneralhome.com JOHNSON, Catherine Macgregor Macintyre Catherine MacGregor MacIntyre Johnson Catherine (Kitty) Johnson, 95, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Lynchburg, after a brief illness. A resident of the Odd Fellows Home at 600 Elmwood Ave., Ms. Johnson had lived in the city of Lynchburg, and Amherst and Nelson Counties since 1941. The daughter of Clara Hale Stubbs and Wade Hampton McIntyre, Catherine McGregor McIntyre was born Aug. 11, 1913, in Marlboro County, S.C. She grew up in South Carolina and graduated from Bennettsville High… Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) Oct 3, 2008 Jerry B. Handy, 72, of 175 Woodlawn Ave., Martinsville, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at the VA Medical Center in Salem. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is handling arrangements. Oct 3, 2008 The funeral for John Donald Nelson, 85, of Fieldale, who died Sept. 28, 2008, was held Wednesday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Carl Keith officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors conducted by the Martinsville/Henry County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Donald Lopez, Sebastian Lopez Jr., James Schooler, Kevin Nelson, Wade Nelson and Louis Harper. JOHNSON, Samuel A. Sr., of 411 Patrick Ave., died October 1, 2008. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. Funeral services for Robert K. Jones, of 261 East Broadway, Hopewell, who died on Wednesday afternoon at his residence, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Chapel of the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, the Rev. Leroy Cherry officiating. Interment will be in the Branches Family Cemetery, Stony Creek. Remains rest at the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. JONES, Samuel E., age 66, of Sandy Hook, Va., formerly of Richmond, died September 27, 2008. Surviving are his daughter, Sandra L. Jackson (Terrance); four sons, Samuel E. Daniels, Reginald and Sampson A. Jones and Jermaine Buchanan; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Edna M. Jones and Valerie Fuller; two brothers, Willie J. Morris and Fred A. Jones (Celeste); two aunts, Marie Williamson and Eunice Mebane; devoted friends, Maurice Richardson and Dorothy Johnson and her children, Yeshiva, Latin and Edward… s will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2008, in the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel. Oct 3, 2008 Joshua Brandon Hancock, 16, of 880 Preston Road, Martinsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, of injuries from an automobile accident. Funeral arrangements were pending at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel. s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Temple Sinai section of Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth. Rabbi Arthur Steinberg will officiate. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Temple Sinai or the philanthropy of your choice. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling these arrangements. and all other times at the home of her granddaughter, Lisa, 649 Acorn Hill Road, Sunbury. Joan Colette (Buck) Law, 65, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. LEMMOND, E. Baxter, died at his home in Bon Air after a brave battle with a lengthy illness on September 30, 2008. He is survived by his beloved partner, Yvonne Lee Travis; his only daughter, Elise Cabell Chevalli‚ Lemmond; a brother and his wife, the Honorable and Mrs. William Park Lemmond Jr.; nephews, a niece, cousins and many friends. He is also survived by his loved Maluccan Cockatoo, "Hokie." Baxter was born in Arlington, Virginia, on May 26, 1942. He graduated from Virginia Tech (Class of… LITCHFIELD, Mrs. Janice Chilton, 83, of Midlothian, formerly of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2008. Born on May 18, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Theodore H. and Berta F. Chilton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, W. Russell Litchfield; sister, Lois C. Grant; and three brothers, Harold B. Chilton, Glenwood T. Chilton, and W. Stewart Chilton. Janice is survived by her beloved and devoted daughter and son-in-law, Shelley L.… Elizabeth Goff Markham Elizabeth Goff Markham, 86, of Big Island, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Autumn Care in Altavista. Born Wednesday, June 7, 1922, in Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late Ozie Goff and Mable Wilson Goff. She was a member of Tabernacle Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Norris Markham; one daughter, Janet Phelps; four brothers, Clave Goff, Hillard Goff, Buford Goff and Owen Goff; and two sisters, Emma… Evelyn Barton Matthews, of Colonial Heights, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Colonial Heights Health Care Center. She was married for 56 years to the late Fred L. Matthews. She was the daughter of Ruth M. Issac and Vern Douglas Barton. Mrs. Matthews was a resident of Colonial Heights since 1941. She was an active member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Petersburg, the Mary E. Sayers Sunday School Class and Christian Woman's Fellowship. She was one of the 22 charter members of the… MEEKS, Patricia C., 71, of Hanover County, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Warren E. Meeks Sr.; her only daughter, Robin M. Lickey; and her only brother, "Bubba" Chamberlain; and is survived by three sons, Warren E. Meeks Jr. "Sandy" and his partner, Hazel L. Miller, Shawn W. Meeks and his wife, Faye Lickey, and Chris E. Meeks; her grandchildren, Neal Lickey, Dawn Morgan and her husband, Mike, Lacey, Shannon, Amanda and Heather… Chanelle L. Mirville CHESAPEAKE - Chanelle Leyla Mirville of the 3000 block of Guenevere Drive, died Sept. 29, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Fitchett Funeral Home Chapel. Reginal Moore, of 814 Northampton Road, Petersburg, Va. died Wednesday morning, Oct. 1, 2008, at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. He was the son of Suebet Moore and the late Jerome Moore. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Regina Yates and Betsy Moore; and one brother, Calvin Moore. Reginal was a member of Little Bethel Baptist Church, Stony Creek. He retired from Allied Chemical (Honeywell) after 34 years of service. He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories, his loving wife of 44 years.… will be conducted 1 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, at The Crossing Church with the Reverend J. Robinette officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, October 2, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. In lieu of flowers, the family will be accepting donations for a fund to be set up for Stephanie's children, Leaya and Garrett Morgan, 204 Randolph Ave., Salem, Va. 24153. To send condolences online,… will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church by the Rev. C. Christopher Thompson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at MOSS, Ruby P., known to many as simply "Darlin," age 90, and a dear and faithful servant of God, traveled home to continue her service to Him on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, surrounded by her family, Bon Secours Hospice friends and caring staff members of the Laurels of Bon Air. A gift from our heavenly Father to her was a pain-free, comfortable departure from Earth, while comforted by just a small number of many people who loved her so much for the person she was, one who was a blessing and friend… will be held 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2008,at the Luther Memorial Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 600 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va. The funeral service for Mr. Patrick Henry Neverson will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at the Little Mount Baptist Church, 8012 Jerusalem Plank Road, Disputanta, with the Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family may be contacted at (804) 733-5140 or (804) 732-0606. Services have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, now serving from three locations, (804) 732-7841, www.blandenterprisesinc.com . will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Family and friends will assemble at the residence, 2260 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach, at noon. A viewing will be held at Crocker Funeral Home, Suffolk, beginning at 5 p.m. today. Condolences may be offered to the family at OVERSTREET, Victoria L., 60, of Midlothian, a devoted wife, mother and grand-mother, began her new journey October 1, 2008. She was born in Indianapolis, Ind. She raised and began her family in Miami, Fla., before moving to Midlothian, Va., in 1981. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, R. Gary Overstreet; her son, Gregory Overstreet and his wife, Tory; her daughter, Kimberley Overstreet Towne and her husband, Scott; her brother, Fred Beck; her sister, Sue Shelby and her husband, George; three… . Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial, Portsmouth. PEARSON, Lance Corporal Harold Brinkley, USMC (Ret.), of Mechanicsville, departed this life and went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas and Beatrice Clary Pearson; and his sister, Barbara Pearson Smith. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Grace Bradley Pearson; two daughters, Melonie Pearson Seay and husband, Earl, and Melinda "Lynn" Pearson Fleet; two grandchildren, Earl Eugene "EJ" Seay Jr., and Crystal Lynn Seay; two… will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. by Pastor Palmer Zerbe in Alliance Church, 5809 Portsmouth Blvd. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, today from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The family would like to thank the staff of Our Lady of Perpetual Help for their care and compassion over the past two years. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, SEVA Chapter, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk,… Ragland, Beatrice Marie Weaver , the family will receive friends at the home of his mother, 5505 Elgin Road, Virginia Beach. ROSE, Margaret Anne, 96, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008. She is survived by two nephews, Clifford M. Beasley Jr. and his wife, Wanda, and Robert L. Beasley and his wife, Mary Kay, and their children, Amanda and Marc (Cecilia). Miss Rose retired from the Virginia Department of Highways. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 3, in Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. ROYE, Wyatt Earle "Pete", born July 31, 1938, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2008 in Tappa-hannock, Virginia. Pete graduated from the University of Richmond and received his master's degree in business and health care administration from George Washington University. He was a hospital administrator in Baltimore, Maryland and Birmingham, Alabama. In North Carolina he was Assistant Administrator at Grace Hospital, Morganton and Administrator of Transylvania Hospital in Brevard before becoming… Ruff-Thompson, Carolyn Delores RUFF-THOMPSON, Mrs. Carolyn Delores, departed this life on Monday, September 29, 2008. Delores was well-known in the Richmond area and nationwide as a sensational singer and missionary evangelist. Delores led the nationally-acclaimed Awakening Echoes Gospel Singers of Richmond for almost 30 years. After leaving the group, she joined the Seventh-day Adventist denomination and began her discipleship work with the Allegheny East Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pine Forge, Pa. There she attained… RUSHING, Joy, 45, of New Kent, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2008. Her brother, Darnell Simmons II (BO) preceded her in death. She is survived by four children, Timothy, Tiffany, Tyler and Tara; parents, Darnell and Marie Simmons of New Kent; one sister, Karen Robertson and her husband, Patrick, of Amelia; three nephews, Christopher Lindsay, Darnell Simmons and Darren Simmons; one niece, Shannon Robertson; sister-in-law, Nora Simmons. A private memorial service for the family will be held at a… SIMPSON, Thomas, 95, of Amelia, formerly of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Ruth Simpson. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Mary S. and Robert S. Lee; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas W. and Anita V. Simpson; brothers, James and Lloyd Simpson; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500… will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, in Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel. will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2008, in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington, Va. will be held. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service. will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2008, Pine Street Baptist Church. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Va. Shirley StClair, 70, of Bedford, died Thursday, October 2, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443. STERLACCI, Bridget Ann, 43, of Aylett, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 2, 2008. Surviving are her husband, Louis Sterlacci Jr.; children, Katlyn Sterlacci and Louis Sterlacci III; parents, Sal and Betty Abatiello; sister, Barbara; and brother, Michael. She was preceded in death by her brother, Stephen. The family will receive friends Saturday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. Interment… Virginia Eileen Teachey, 61, of Enon, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, in Medical College of Virginia Hospital in Richmond. Mrs. Teachey was a member of the Cawson Street Church of Christ in Hopewell. She is survived by her husband, Joel Ray Teachey of Enon; three daughters, Glenda K. Teachey of Enon, Melissa E. Farris and her husband, Jesse, of Hopewell, Kelly D. Teachey of Enon; two grandchildren, Dakotah C. Farris, Heaven Leigh Farris, both of Hopewell; her father, Charles R. Ethridge of Petersburg; her… THOMAS, Earl F. Jr., of Henrico County, died October 2, 2008. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. Roxie A. Thornton of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Tingler, Carolyn Mary Lou Hart will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at Long & Son Mortuary Chapel, 2312 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, N.C., 704-394-1111. TRITTON, Grace Greenwood, 96, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Richmond, Va., died September 30, 2008. She is survived by her niece, Constance Cooke Winn; two great-nephews and one great-niece. Graveside services in Hollywood Cemetery will be private. Gladys June Umberger Gladys June Umberger, age 90, passed away in her home, Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Mrs. Umberger was born in Stevensburg, Virginia, January 25, 1918 to James William Hansbrough and Dora Ellen Walker Hansbrough; loved her family, enjoyed cooking, music and dancing. In her youth she was a member of the Stevensburg Baptist Church. Surviving Mrs. Umberger are her children, Marie A. (Tonie) Fincham and her husband, Paul, of Culpeper, Virginia, Michael Delligatti and his wife, Debie, of… 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… UTSMAN, S. Lewis, 76, of Varina, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, October 2, 2008, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy; his daughter, Norma Machich and her husband, Mark; and his two granddaughters, Megan and Jamie. Additionally, he is survived by his two sisters, Alma Ayers of Richmond and Eleanor Longest of Florida. Mr. Utsman was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. He was a lifelong carpenter who always used his skills to help others. His… VANNICOLO, April Marie, my angel girl, passed away suddenly on September 29, 2008. She is survived by her mother, Adenia Moriarity Moulton; her stepfather, David Moulton; and her father, Tony Vannicolo; as well as two sisters, Mary Jane and Adenia; four brothers, Harley, Frank, Tony, and Michael; Nanny and Pop Pop; Nephew George; Uncle George; and many friends. Everybody she met was touched by her caring love. In Loving Memory of Gratton W. VEST 11/4/1930 10/3/2007 will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Colonial Grove Memorial Park with Father W. Daniel Beeman officiating. The family will receive friends at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. Please visit Mr. Villanueva's memorial at www.mem.com. in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Christ Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 205 Harvey Street, Radford, Va. 24141. The Wade family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home, Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com WALTHALL, Robert Eugene, 83, a Veteran of World War II, went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2008, after a short battle with leukemia. He is survived by his wife of 15 months, Evelyn D. Deeds; one niece, Linda Maupin; and one sister-in-law, Edith Loving; and many friends. Bob was born September 7, 1925 and was the son of the late Charles and Helen Walthall. Robert was a native of Virginia and retired from the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1984. He was a state Inspector/Supervisor. The family will receive… . The family would like to offer their sincere gratitude to the staff at Lillian's Loving Care for the love and kindness shown to Carrie over the past six years. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at WEDDLE, Nannie Gray "Nan," 74, of Richmond, widow of Dr. Raymond Earl Weddle, died suddenly Wednesday, October 1, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Susan W. and her husband, Mike Angelini; two sons, Daniel Weddle and his wife, Kathy, of Yuma, Ariz., John Weddle and his wife, Melissa, of Norfolk, Va.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a longtime member of Salisbury Country Club and an avid Bridge player. A memorial service will be conducted 4 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2008 at… WHITEHEAD, Eleanor Jacquelin Lucas "Jackie," of Richmond, passed away on September 29, 2008. She is survived by her husband, William B.; her children, Elizabeth L., W. Thomas and John L.; and her grandchildren, Jennifer L. and Thomas W. and his wife, Lauren, all of Richmond. She is also survived by her sister, Marjorie L. Thornton and her husband, John L., of Richmond; her brother, Clarence V. Lucas of Southern Pines, N.C.; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Whitehead attended the… Mr. Daniel Delin Williams, of 1901 Savannah St., SE, Washington, D.C., formerly of Emporia, Va., died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at his residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com . s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, from the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Blanche O. Woolard WILLIAMSTON - Blanche O'Neal Woolard, 72, of the 1100 block of Reddicks Grove Church Road, died Oct. 1, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Biggs Funeral Home Chapel. 6 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, the Christian Fellowship Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va. |
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