| Henry A. Ackiss NORFOLK - Henry Andrew Ackiss, 80, of the 6600 block of Thayton St., passed away Oct. 3, 2008. A funeral will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby Street Chapel. ADAMS, Ms. Monique, of Richmond, departed this life October 6, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. ANDERSON, Mozella. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 1st and Federal Streets. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. ARTIST, Ms. Geneva E., of Richmond, entered eternal rest on October 3, 2008. Preceded in death by her parents, Bug Artist and Clarissy Venable Artist, she is survived by her devoted grand-daughter, Letha Pittman; her children, Irene Pittman and William A. Braxton; and a host of other beloved nieces and nephews, other grandchildren, relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave., where the family will receive friends on Thursday, October 9, from 5 to 6… Richard C. Askew COLERAIN - Elder Richard Curtis "Bear" Askew, 49, of the 700 block of Meadow Road, died Oct. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m in City of Praise Church, Powellsville. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. Lillian L. Bandelean CHESAPEAKE - Lillian L. Bandelean, 83, passed away Oct. 7, 2008. She was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association Ladies Auxiliary Branch 40. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home, 1146 Rodgers St., Chesapeake. The Rev. Jan Davis will officiate. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. The viewing will begin today with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may… Nannie C. Barnes VIRGINIA BEACH - Nannie C. Barnes died Saturday morning Sept. 13, 2008, in Laurel Regional Hospital. She was born Nannie Coleman in Tazewell, Tenn., Nov. 16, 1917, but spent most of her childhood in Middlesboro, Ky. After the death of her father, Roy Coleman, Nannie, her mother Lillie, and two sisters, Fern and Johnie, moved to Norfolk, in 1938. She later met and married a young Navy pilot, Charles S. Barnes (Barney). They had four children: Charles, David, Cheryl and Aletha (Lynn). Besides… will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Port Norfolk Baptist Church, 401 Broad St., Portsmouth, with Pastor Taylor officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to the American Cancer Association, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. Arrangements by Cremation Options Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273). Bethel (Beth) Tarris Bell, 84, of Chester, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, in Chippenham Medical Center. A native of Richmond, she was daughter of the late George Jackson Tarris and Grace Rosanne Demler Tarris. She was widow of Hilton A. Bell, and was preceded in death by a sister, Grace Miller. A registered nurse, she was a member of Stuart Circle Alumni Nurses Association. She is survived by four children, Virginia (Gina) Beaumont of Colonial Heights, Judy Hester Bean (Hans) of Amelia, Jack L Beaumont… Dorothy S. Bibbins CAPE CHARLES - Dorothy Lee Seaton Bibbins, 85, died Oct. 2, 2008. A funeral will be held 1 p.m. Friday in African Baptist Church in Cheriton. Gray's Funeral Home is in charge. will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Belle Haven Cemetery. Doughty Funeral Homes and Crematory is in charge. Dorothy J. Boyette WINDSOR - Dorothy Louise Joyner Boyette, 86, a lifelong resident of Windsor, passed away Oct. 8, 2008. A member of Windsor Baptist Church, she was a homemaker and worked for the Virginia Dept. of Transportation as a clerk. Mrs. Boyette was born Nov. 22, 1921, in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Leonidas "Lonnie" Harrison and Mary Elizabeth Holland Joyner. She was also predeceased by her husband of 61 years, David Albert Boyette and her brother,… Mary L. Boykins NORFOLK - Mary L. Boykins, 95, of the 3100 block of Azalea Garden Road, died Oct. 4, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby Street Chapel. Funeral services for Mrs. Annie E. Brown, of 314 S. West St., Petersburg, who died on Sunday morning at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, will be conducted at noon Friday from the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God in Christ, halifax Street, Petersburg, the Rev. Jeffery L. Dodson Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Par. The remains will rest at the church at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at the above residence at 11 a.m. Remains rest at the Tucker… celebrating the life of Helen will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. Friends are encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share words of comfort with the family. The family also wishes to acknowledge and thank the staff of Heartland Hospice Services for their care and support. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Peninsula Food Bank or the American Red Cross. CLAUD, Cedric P. "C.P.," 96, of Winterpock, Va., died Tuesday, October 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Helen R. Claud; and his son, William D. Claud. He is survived by his son, Donald V. Claud; his daughter-in-law, Anna K. Claud; two grandsons, William D. Claud Jr. and his wife, Ruth Ann, and Michael L. Claud and his wife, Valerie; and five great-grandchildren, Jordan, Brandon, Logan, Haydn and Camryn Claud. C.P. was a member of Bethia United Methodist Church for… CLAYTON, Frank Hudson Jr., 64, of Lanexa, passed away October 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank H. Clayton Sr. and Viola Elizabeth Kelley Dempsey. He is survived by his son, Brian K. Clayton (Carol) of Dinwiddie; stepmother, Ann Clayton of Chester; four sisters, Brenda Weaver (Thomas) of Lanexa, Nancy Davis (Don) of Richmond, Linda Jones (Danny) of Midlothian and Donna Clayton of Chester; two brothers, James Clayton (Ronnie) of Huddleston and Robert Clayton (Bonnie) of Chesterfield;… CRISCI, Filomena C., of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2008. She is survived by her brother, Angelo P. Crisci. She was a former member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Chesterfield and a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church. A memorial mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Mary Mother of the Church Abbey, 12829 River Road, Richmond, Va. 23238, 804-784-3508. Arrangements by the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home. Flowers preferred. DABBS, Joe N., of Richmond, departed this life October 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth J. Dabbs. He is survived by two daughters, Joann Jeter and Pamela Benson; five sons, Joe Jr., Henry, Herbert, and Kiawo Dabbs, and Scottie Williams; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita Womack; a host of nieces, nephews, among them devoted, Freddie Sparrow, and cousins; one daughter-in-law, Audrey Williams; one son-in-law, Vernon Benson; two sisters-in-law, Laniar Jackson and… DABNEY, William A. "Gus," 80, of Henrico, formerly of Ashland, husband of Helen Jones Dabney, departed this life October 7, 2008. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B St., Ashland. Funeral notice later. fedabneyfuneralhome.com DAVIS, Karen June, 34, of Dallas, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 25, 2008. She is survived by her parents, Stephen and Barbara Davis of Midlothian; her brother, Jeffrey and his wife, Cynthia; her brother, Stephen of Richmond; and a nephew and niece. Ms. Davis was a graduate of Midlothian High, attended Virginia Tech and graduated from Longwood University with honors. Her last employment was in human resources with XO Communications Dallas. In her spare time she enjoyed the arts,… DEAN, Neva Jones, 91, passed away at her daughter's home on October 7, 2008. She was born in Appling County, Ga., but had been a resident of Douglas, Ga., most of her adult life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Douglas, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, James L. "Jake" Dean and a grandson, Gary Thomas Cliett. She is survived by two daughters, Morie Grantham of Midlothian, Va., and Anne Cliett and her husband, Tommy, of Rocky Mount, N.C.; three… . Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com. will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Please share a memory with the family and/or condolences at Oct 9, 2008 The funeral for Derrick Shane Coleman, 29, of Stuart, who died Oct. 5, 2008, was held Wednesday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. Pastor J.R. Vipperman and the Rev. Trent Wall officiated. Burial was in the Wiggington family cemetery. Pallbearers were Jamie Stokes, Donald Workman, Kenneth Hopkins, Tyler Lawrence, Robert Tuggle, Sam Perkins, Bill Cobbler, Paige Cobbler, Ritchie Williams, Bob Money, Bobby Rodgers and Buddy Rodgers. . William S. Dodson CHESAPEAKE - Dr. William Smith Dodson passed away Oct. 7, 2008, at his home surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Eldridge and the late Ruth Dodson, Dr. Dodson was born Dec. 12, 1933, in Spring Garden, Va. A graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. and Mrs. Alice Dodson moved to the Kirchmier family farm in 1965. Dr. Dodson was one of Portsmouth's first oral surgeons, practicing from 1960 to his retirement in 2005. A true Southern… Oct 9, 2008 A memorial service for Doris Fay Grogan Johnson, 55, of 96 Hobson Road, Axton, who died Oct. 6, 2008, at her home, will be held between 6 and 8 p.m. today at the home on Hobson Road. The family also will receive friends during this time. Burial will be private. She was born in Martinsville on June 29, 1953, to James B. Grogan and Irene Crews Grogan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Mark Allen Johnson. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Marvin E.… Laura Mae Dunn, age 85, passed away in her sleep on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, in Palm Bay, Fla. Born in East Liverpool, Ohio, she lived most of her life in Hopewell, Va. She was well known for her love of her God, Jehovah; her beautiful singing and smile; and her legendary chocolate chip cookies. Preceding her in death was her beloved son, Jonathan Dunn. She is survived by her oldest son, Timothy Dunn and his wife, Sharon, of Enon, and their two sons, Daniel Jay Dunn, Terrysville, Conn., and Jared James Dunn of… Mr. Thomas Darnell Dunn, "Wink," was born on Dec. 19, 1982, to Thomas and Mamie Dunn in Hopewell, Va. From the very beginning, Wink was a fighter who overcame the many obstacles associated with his birth, and grew to be the beloved son, brother and friend, who would bring joy and laughter to all who knew him. He had an unbelievable zest for life, with his family at its center. Wink was a very strong young man who enjoyed a wonderful life and on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, exchanged that life for his… EDWARDS, Mrs. Mildred V., of Chester, departed this life October 8, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral notice later. Loye L. Elliott HINDSVILLE, Ark. - Loye Leon Elliott, 82, of Hindsville, Ark., formerly a longtime resident of Grain Valley, Mo., passed away Oct. 4, 2008, in Kansas City, Mo. Loye was born June 24, 1926, to Leslie G. and Roberta C. (Wilson) Elliott in Whittier, Calif. He was a retired master plumber, a Marine Corps veteran who proudly served aboard the USS New Jersey in World War II, and a longtime member of Cross Creek Baptist Mission in Oak Grove, Mo. He was preceded in death by wives, Betty J. Hall… EVANS, Norman Lantz, 84, of Crewe, Va., went to be with our Lord Tuesday, October 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Boyd Evans; parents, Joseph and Lucy Evans; three brothers, Buddy, John, and Henry Evans; two sisters, Florence E. Hickman and Catherine E. Edwards. He is survived by his son, Norman B. Evans and wife, Debbie of Crewe, Va.; his daughter, Kathy E. Morgan and husband, Mike of Roanoke, Va.; grandchildren, Crystal Gibson and husband, Nolan, and their sons of Concord, Va., Stacey… FAIRMAN, Edward Arthur Paul, born December 13, 1938, son of Muriel Haskell Martin and Charles Fairman of Dorset, England, died peacefully early Monday morning, October 6, 2008, from injuries resulting from a car accident on March 21, 2008. An Englishman and a horseman, Paul did his National Service in the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, London, and worked for the National Stud, Rabley Stud and Whitsbury Manor Farm and Stud before coming to the states to work as assistant manager for Richard… FISHER, Jacob Price, 23, of Chesterfield, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008. He is survived by his parents, Marilyn Bradley and Steven and Janice Fisher; a brother, Yusef "Joe" Fisher; maternal grandmother, Frances Bradley; and other family members and friends. Jake will always be remembered as a gifted artist and for his quirky sense of humor. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Chesterfield Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Pkwy., where a memorial service… FOX, John William, 86, of Richmond, met his Lord in Glory at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2008. He was born on May 13, 1922, the son of John August and Noble Fox. He was swept off of his feet by Frances Middlebrook, and the two were married on June 18, 1949. Through their love they had two daughters, Patricia and Pamela. He spent his career as a mechanic, which began in the U.S. Army from 1942 until 1946, serving in the Twelfth Armored Division "Hellcats," stationed in Rhineland, Germany. He… FOXWORTH, William Berkley Jr., 74, of Richmond, formerly of North Carolina, departed this life October 6, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Robbie Lue Foxworth; eight daughters, six sons, 32 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, four sisters, one brother, one brother-in-law, and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 East Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Friday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where the family will… . He was predeceased by his loving wife, Earline B. Freeman and four brothers. Luther is survived by his son, Ronald H. Freeman of Lancaster, Calif.; two daughters, Brenda J. Freeman (Benny) of Richmond, Va., Sharon Dorsett-Edmonds and a loyal son-in-law Garland Edmonds of Norfolk; three grandchildren, Tremyl Dorsett, Tamara Dorsett and Ujimasa Freeman; and one great-granddaughter, Carrington. The family will receive relatives and friends at 1026 Mapole Ave., Norfolk. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11… The Rev. Elizabeth P. Gay, of 10362 A Birch Island Road, Wakefield, former pastor of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion Church, Lawrenceville, died on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Obici Sentara Hospital Suffolk. She was born March 7, 1948, to the late Joseph and Deloise Purdie. Mrs. Gay attended the school system in L.P. Jackson High School in Dendron and worked as a child care provider at Mars A.M.E. Zion Daycare. She preached her trial sermon on March 12, 1989, at Mars Hill A.M.E. Zion under the leadership of the late Rev.… GREEN, Preston T., of Richmond, departed this life October 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Whitehead; and two brothers, Alfred and Alexander Dunlap. He is survived by two sisters, Lessie Crumm and Laura Bolling; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull Street. Funeral services will be held Friday, 12 noon, at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, 10300 Pridesville Rd. Minister Shirley Reid officiating.… will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Church of the Advent. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Church of the Advent, 9629 Norfolk Ave., Norfolk, VA 23503. Condolences may be offered to the family at will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. Donations will be accepted by SunTrust to the Franklin Harrison Memorial Fund. You may visit Franklin's memorial at www.mem.com and send tributes to the family. Lillian Slagle Heretick, 77, of Hopewell, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. She was a life-long resident of Hopewell. Mrs. Heretick was a retired office manager for Family Practice, a member of St. James Catholic Church, Senior Friends at John Randolph Medical Center, TOPS, and past member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hunter Norman and Edna Coleman Slagle, and her husband, John Paul Heretick. Surviving are her daughters, Deborah Heretick Smollich and husband,… HERSH, Eric Shawn, of Glen Allen, Va., passed away October 6, 2008 at Henrico Doctors' Hospital, with family present, after a long battle with colon cancer. The loving, dedicated husband of Eraka Smiley Hersh, son of J.R. and Vicki Hersh and "PA" to William, went on to Eternity. There is rest for the weary; your suffering is over, we love you as much as you loved a Penn State game on a Saturday. "Eagle" you have earned your wings. Mr. James E. Jackson, also known as "Snow," departed this life on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at his business. He was born to James E. Jackson and Blanch H. Jackson in Nottoway County, Blackstone, Va., on May 9, 1923. James married Rosina Pierce; out of that union they had one daughter, Evelyn R. Casey. He started barbering in 1944 with his brother, Willie Jackson, on Halifax Street in the Blue Bird Theater shop and then moved to Gill Street for a few years, before he acquired 719 High St., known as… Oct 9, 2008 The funeral for Joanna Mae Hunt, 90, of Cotton Mill Apartments, Stuart, who died Oct. 7, 2008, in Stuart, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. The Rev. Robert Hairston will officiate. Burial will be in Patrick Memorial Gardens. The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter Janie Holmes, 1789 Chestnut Knob Road, Martinsville. A wake will be held at the funeral home for 30 minutes before the funeral Saturday. She was born in Patrick County on Feb. 15,… s will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in New St. Thomas Baptist Church, 2700 Elm Ave., Portsmouth, with pastor Johnnie J. Drake officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 2620 Roanoke Ave., Portsmouth, one hour prior to the procession. Arrangements are being handled by Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth. Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. JOHNSON, Eddie C., of Beaverdam, Va., departed this life October 5, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Fannie Johnson; his children; Sherry, Terry, David, Drena, Jeanetta, and Robert; one brother, George Johnson (Gloria); sister-in-law, Mamie Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. His remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Friday, October 10, 2008 at the Union Baptist Church, Beaverdam, Va. Interment church… Dwayne T. Jones VIRGINIA BEACH - Dwayne T. Jones, 31, of the 4600 block of Jeanne St., passed away, Oct. 4, 2008. Dwayne was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a member of Vanderveer Park Methodist Church in Brooklyn. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Stephanie Marie Jones; one daughter, Tamia Marie Jones of Virginia Beach; one son, Marqeese Dietz; mother, Barbara Phillips Jones of Virginia Beach; father, Gregory Jones of Brooklyn; two brothers, Gregory and Joshua Jones of Virginia Beach; and a host of… Oct 9, 2008 Joyce Norton Johnson, 75, of Beaver Ridge Road, Collinsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. KING, David K., of Richmond died October 6, 2008. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. Oct 9, 2008 The funeral for Lenora Farmer, 90, of Philadelphia, Pa., who died Oct. 6, 2008, in Philadelphia, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Community Holiness Church in Philadelphia, of which she was a member. Pastor Susan Ferrell will officiate. She was born in Henry County on April 17, 1918, to Jacob C. Williams and Dora Millner Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Moses Penn; and her second husband, Larry Farmer. Also preceding her in death were her… LUCAS, Gary R., 65, of Blackstone, Va., formerly of Colchester, Conn., passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 2, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jo-Ann Biskupiak Lucas; two children, Kary-Ann Suprono and her husband, John, of East Hampton, Conn., and Jason Lucas of Vernon, Conn.; and his extended family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008 at the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, 1826 Cox Rd., Business Hwy. 460, Blackstone, Va.… will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Ahoskie. Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge. Mr. Keith Marks, formerley of McKenney, died Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the Southside Regional Medical Center. Arangements will be announced by the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, 478-4411. MARTIN, Pearl G., 94, of Richmond, passed on to the Lord, Friday, October 3, 2008. She is survived by her son, E. D. Martin and his wife; three grandchildren, and a daughter-in-law. A graveside service will be held Friday, 11 a.m., in Maury Cemetery. Arrangements by Blileys' Staples Mill. s will be held Friday at 3:15 p.m. in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Virginia Beach with Pastor Karl Sexton officiating. Norris Funeral Services Inc. and Crematory, Danville, is serving the Mathena family. Online condolences may be made at Lillian E. Matthews NORFOLK - Lillian Evans "Vincene" Matthews died Sept. 28, 2008. She was born May 31, 1943, to the late William Evans Jr. and Sarah Evans in Portsmouth. She was predeceased by her husband, James C. "Curley" Matthews. She leaves to cherish her memory four daughters, Theresa A. Matthews, Yvette E. Arnold, Michelle A. Macon and Felicia A. Matthews; four sons, Charles, Ivan, Curtis and Wayne Matthews; two sisters, Marion Hall and Mary Jean Evans; one brother, Milton… s dress accordingly if possible. To share condolences with the family please visit A funeral service for Mr. John Lee Minter will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at Zion Baptist Church, 225 Byrne St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. WhiteSr., pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. The family, honorary and active pallbearers will assemble at 12:30 p.m. at the church the day of the services. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Minter online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com and where you may view a video tribute… will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. in Arlington National Cemetery. Twiford's Memorial Chapel is in charge. MUNDIE, Norine Carneal, 92, of The Orchard, Warsaw-Helmet, Va., died Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Survived by her daughter, Mary Mundie Reed (Leroy) of Aylett; sons, Malvia "Mal" Mundie (Doris) of Mechanicsville and Clarence F. Mundie of Helmet, she was preceded in death by a son, Wayne; but is survived by her loving and devoted daughter-in-law, Peggy R. Mundie of Tappahannock; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the… Dwayne A. Newton GRANDY - Dwayne Audrey Newton, 40, of the 100 block of Dot Sears Road, died Oct. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held Saturday at noon in Grandy Assembly of God Church. Twiford's Memorial Chapel is in charge. will be at Holy Family Catholic Church Friday at 7 p.m. . Family will receive visitors at 535 Nicholson St., Norfolk. There will be a viewing from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday. Mr. Sidney Parham Sr., of Wakefield, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Bayside Sentara Hospital, Virginia Beach. Funeral arrangements 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. Andrew Peele Sr. MURFREESBORO - Andrew Peele Sr., 70, of the 200 block of Antler Drive, died Oct. 5, 2008. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Revelle Hill Baptist Church, Conway. Hertford County Undertakers in charge. will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Butler Family Cemetery. Stallings Funeral Home is in charge. will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home is in charge. Mary N. Powell IVOR - Mary Nannie Powell, 88, passed away Oct. 8, 2008, at Consulate Healthcare in Windsor. Born May 4, 1920, in Ivor, she was the daughter of the late George C. and Lizzie Felts Powell. She was also predeceased by a brother, George C. Powell Jr. She was a lifetime member of Ivor United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Ivor Woman's Club. She worked at Bracey and Johnson Oil Company (Ivor Oil Company) for 32 years and she worked 11 years at the State Agriculture Lab in… Little Miss Khalia D. Prothro departed this life Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at the Southside Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of Dariesha Fisher and Khalee Prothro. Besides her parents, she survived by her grandparents, Sylvester and Tchernavin Prothro, Darlene Fisher and Littleton Tinchen; her great-grandparents, Jesse and Clara Williams, Arlene and James Fisher; nine uncles, Khaneel Johnson (Michelle Hotehkiss), Quincy Prothro (Jackie), Trent Prothro, Devon Pulley (Krystle Granderson),… Janie S. Rhodes COLUMBIA - Janie S. Rhodes, 88, died Oct. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Albemarle Church of Christ. Maitland Funeral Home is in charge. RHODES, Claudia C., 88, of Richmond, passed away October 8, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, William M. "Ro-Ro" Rhodes; and daughter, Karen Jukes. She is survived by her son, John Wayne Steinruck; four grandchildren, Jeff, Tom (Pamela) and Kevin (Karen) Steinruck and Brian Jukes; two sisters, Hilda Giannotti and Lucy Hughes; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rhodes was a longtime member of Lakeside Baptist Church. Her remains rest at Bliley's-Staples… Oct 9, 2008 The funeral for Richard Howard Foley Jr., 82, of Ridgeway, who died Oct. 5, 2008, was held Wednesday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Dunn officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors conducted by representatives of the Navy and the Martinsville/Henry County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Michael Roland, Brandon Foley, Kevin Cox, Brent Foley, Richard Handy and Dwayne Adams. Oct 9, 2008 The funeral for Robert Dean Mattingly, 34, of Forest, who died Oct. 5, 2008, was held Wednesday at Norris Funeral Services with the Rev. Tom Wilson officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial park. Pallbearers were Jerry Earles, Robert Deatherage, Stephen Pegram, Zachary Earles, Jason McLawhorn, Randall Mattingly, Brandon Bowman, Robert LaPrade and Ricky Mattingly. A funeral service for Melinda T. Roberts will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Chapel of the William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. The Rev. William N. Bland Jr. will officiate. Interment will be in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family can be contacted by calling Mrs. Thorne, 469-7265. Funeral services have been entrusted to the William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, www.blandenterprisesinc.com. will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at ROBERTSON, O. Earl, 71, passed away on Sept. 30,2008. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce; son, Mark Robertson; daughter and son-in-law, Lorrie and Richard Uttrich; his granddaughters, Megan and Morgan Uttrich; his sisters, Patty Marrow and Becky Huyck. A memorial service will be held on October 18, 2008 at 11 a.m. at North Run Baptist, 2100 Lydell Dr., Richmond, 23228. ROGERS, Eloise P., 83, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by a son, Lewis T. Rogers Jr. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Lewis T. Rogers; two daughters, Alice R. Yoder and her husband, Bill of Charlotte, North Carolina and Pamela R. Mulcahy and her husband, Tom of Glen Allen; son, Michael C. Rogers and his wife, Diana of Richmond; grandchildren, Lauren Sawyers, David and Christopher Yoder, Karl and Bethany Mulcahy. Eloise was a retired Registered Nurse and served… ROHR, Annah Smith, 100, of Warsaw, died October 8, 2008. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas C. and Brandon F. Rohr of Wicomico Church; a daughter, Patricia R. Rary of Portsmouth; three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Alexandria, with interment in Mt. Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria. Visitation one hour prior to funeral service at the church. Memorials may be made to RGH Palliative Care… SABBAKHAN, Rabb, of Richmond, departed this life October 8, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Makka Zahir Sabbakhan; three daughters, Shari Muhammad, Kena and Khalah Sabbakhan; three sons, Shawn, Rabbiah and Rama Sabbakhan; his first wife, and mother of his children, Nyemah Sabbakhan; 17 grandchildren; two sisters, Ruby Mason and Shirley McCoy; two brothers, Earl and Willie McCoy; one aunt, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two daughters-in-law, Michelle and Camille Sabbakhan; one son-in-law, Kenneth… Oct 9, 2008 The funeral for Samuel Lawson, 74, of Martinsville, who died Oct. 4, 2008, was held Wednesday at Bassett Funeral Service South Chapel. Dr. Dennis Knight and Charlie Mason officiated. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors conducted by the Martinsville/Henry County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Brian Foster, Jim McMillan, Gary Darden, Randy Gilley, Steve McMillan and Daren Wyatt. Diane L. Savage CHERITON - Diane Lynette Savage, 46, passed away Oct. 6, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in African Baptist Church. Gray's Funeral Home is in charge. . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 6315 North Center Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences may be offered to the family at Irene J. Slaughter AHOSKIE - Irene J. Slaughter, 87, died Oct. 8, 2008. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Earlys Baptist Church. Garrett Funeral Home is in charge. SLAUGHTER, Taylor, age 56, passed away at his Waterloo Farm home on October 6, 2008, after a long illness. Taylor was born on October 1, 1952 to Warren T. and Lilian H. Slaughter of Reedville. He graduated from Northumberland High School in 1971, and attended college until he was called for national service in the United States Army. After his tour of duty, he returned to Reedville to work with his father in the family business, Huff & Puff Pet Foods, Inc. Taylor's interests and talents, however,… business, taking positions in Baltimore and Richmond where he opened his own restaurant and catering business, Mathew's Caf-eli. Taylor later returned to live at Waterloo and work in Reedville. The position that he was most proud was the conversion of the old Reedville Market into a restaurant which he named Elijah's, in honor of his great-great-grandfather, founder of the town. Taylor was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son, Mathew J. Slaughter of Richmond; and sisters,… Mr. Garland Smith, "Peno," of 20901 Matoaca Road, Petersburg, Va., entered into eternal rest on Oct. 6, 2008, at his residence. Garland Smith was a native of Chesterfield, Va. He was born on April 3, 1950, to the late Mr. Tommie Lee Smith Sr. and Mrs. Sarah Harris Smith. At an early age he confessed Christ and was baptized into the fellowship of Union Grove Baptist Church. He attended the elementary school system in Chesterfield County and attended Peabody High School, Petersburg, Va. While… Mr. Roger Smith, of 203 Hollymead Court, Richmond, Va., died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Va. 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. SMITHSON, Wilbur L., 76, of Richmond, passed away October 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Maude B. Smithson; and brothers, Fred Smithson Jr. and William G. Smithson. He is survived by his son, Wayne L. Smithson; daughter, Holly S. Jones; grandsons, Tyler D. and Travis W. Jones; brother, James L. Smithson and his wife, Kathy; and former wife and best friend, Edwina E. Smithson. Willie was an avid bowler at Shrader Lanes and Bowl America. A memorial service will be conducted on… will be held Friday at 3 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church, 300 36th St., Virginia Beach. Donations in his memory can be made to the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad. Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach office, is assisting the family. Herbert E. Taylor was born on June 15, 1922, to the late Evan and Rena B. Taylor in Yale, Va. He departed this life on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, in Highland Springs, Va. He later met and married Mary E. Key, a union which would prove to span more than 60 years. He is preceeded in death by a son, Edward; sister, Addie; brothers, Benjamin and Chester. He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters, Vivian Robinson of Mays Landing, N.J., Minnie Boyd of Highland Springs, Va.; one son, Thomas Taylor of Glenn… THOMAS, Nancy White, widow of Dr. John Newton Thomas, died on October 7, 2008 at the age of 103. She was born in Marion, Alabama, the daughter of George Phillips and Nannie Ezelle White. She is survived by her son, John Newton Thomas Jr. of Decatur, Georgia.; and her daughter, Nancy Thomas Hill of Richmond; three grandchildren, John Newton Thomas III of Decatur, Georgia, Elizabeth Thomas Starling of Bryson City, North Carolina, and Philip White Thomas of McDonough, Georgia; and four great-grandchildren. She… Robert Tucker VIRGINIA BEACH - Robert Tucker, 73, of the 3900 block of Silina Drive, passed away Oct. 7, 2008, at Sentara Bayside Hospital. A wake will be held today from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Graves Funeral Home. A funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Lynchburg, Va. Graves Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Myrtle Clark Courtney Myrtle Clark Courtney, age 87, of Hartwood, died peacefully at home, in the presence of her family, Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Myrtle was born in Allisonia, Va. to Homer and Ada Clark. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Carlin, for 36 years. They owned Courtney's store for many years. Myrtle enjoyed cooking, spending time with family and friends, working the polls in Stafford County, operating the Fredericksburg Stock Yard restaurant with her good friend, Florence… Mrs. Louvenia Walker, of 1637 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va., died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Beverly Living Center, Petersburg, Va. 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. . In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Hunterdale Christian Church Organ Fund, 741 Hunterdale Road, Franklin, VA 23851. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, Suffolk, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday in Boykins Baptist Church, Boykins, Va., with interment at Beechwood Cemetery in Boykins. WILLIAMS, Anise Newsome, 87, of Henrico, Va., died Friday, October 3, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph R. and Annie M. Newsome of Branchville, Va.; and her brother, Joseph R. Newsome Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Gwendolyn B. Steinbrecher and husband, Robert; son, Grover G. Barnett Jr. and wife, Sharon; grandchildren, Shelia Steinbrecher, Terese Steinbrecher, James Barnett, and Kenneth Barnett; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Vick of Capron, Va., Josie Gay of Seaboard,… Ina Sue C. Williams VIRGINIA BEACH - Ina Sue Cannon Williams, 63, died Oct. 7, 2008, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A native of Pitt County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Thaddeus and Katie Whitford Cannon. She was a librarian at Princess Anne High School for 19 years. She received her undergraduate degree from East Carolina University and her master's degrees from Old Dominion University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is survived by her beloved… Eunice Womack CHESAPEAKE - Eunice Womack passed away Oct. 7, 2008. A visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory. WRIGHT, Thomas Louis "Tom," 48, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was a dearly loved son, brother, husband, uncle, friend and colleague. He was a lifelong resident of Richmond. He earned a bachelor's Degree in Business, a master's Degree in Teaching and a post-master's Certificate in Educational Leadership, all from Virginia Commonwealth University. He worked in different fields including printing, financial services and… James Wynn SMITHFIELD - James Wynn, 74, of the 600 block of Cedar St., died Oct. 4, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon today in Poole's Funeral Home. Retired Lt. Col. Lewis H. Youngblood Jr., 88, of Midlothian, Va., died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, after a lengthy illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Lewis H. Youngblood and Lillie Moore Youngblood, of Petersburg, Va. After a public school education in the Petersburg schools, he graduated from Virginia Tech in 1942 with a B.S. in business and was a proud Hokie fam. He was a member of the Corps of Cadets and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, where he served for 28 years in the… Youngblood Jr., Lt. Col. Lewis H. (Ret.) YOUNGBLOOD, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Lewis H. Jr., 88, of Midlothian, Virginia, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008, after a lengthy illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Lewis H. Youngblood and Lillie Moore Youngblood, of Petersburg, Virginia. After a public school education in the Petersburg schools, he graduated from Virginia Tech in 1942 with a B.S. in business and was a proud Hokie fan. He was a member of the Corps of Cadets and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, where he served for 28… |
| | |
No comments:
Post a Comment