| Oct 10, 2008 Alexander Powell, 81, of 557 Fellowship Drive, Martinsville, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Hairston Funeral Home. Oct 10, 2008 Audrey Preston of 507 Letcher St., Martinsville, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at the home of her son. Hines Funeral Services, Martinsville, will announce funeral arrangements. Lillian L. Bandelean CHESAPEAKE - Lillian L. Bandelean, 83, passed away Oct. 7, 2008. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. today in the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at will be held at the home of Dolores and Alan Bartel at 6 p.m. Sunday. BECK, Gladys O., 74, of Chesterfield, Va. passed away October 8, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Stewart E. Beck; four children, Trudy Milheim (Charlie), Michael Beck, Donna Leigh (Joe) and Kim Barnes; brother, Tommy Bohannan; sister, Frances Kunkel; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews, and a close friend of the family, Audrey Hooker of Petersburg. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. Funeral services will… Oct 10, 2008 The funeral for Betty Ruth Johnson, 84, of Ridgeway, who died Oct. 7, 2008, was held Thursday at Norris Funeral Services with the Revs. Rick Wilkie and Delmar Scotton officiating. Entombment was in Roselawn Abbey. Pallbearers were Donnie Nowlin, Gary Nowlin, Carl Flemming, Mike Handy, Sandy Handy and Greg Johnson. Jeriko Chaos Blevins, infant son of Crystal Blevins and Matt Akers, of Galax, Va., passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2008.Arrangements by Twin County Funerals, Galax, Va., 276-236-9009. s for Mr. and Mrs. Brandon will be in Arlington National Cemetery at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2008. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the will be held in her honor on Thursday, October 9, 2008, at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, Va. . Friends may call on Friday, October 10, 2008, for viewing at HamlarCurtis Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked gifts to be provided to the Metropolitan Hope Fund. Make checks payable to Metropolitan Baptist Church, Attn.: Melvin Maxwell, 1225 R. St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20009. Condolences may be sent to Hamlar-Curtis.com. BROWN, Leroy, 62, of Highland Springs, Va., died Tuesday, October 7, 2008. He is survived by a devoted and loving wife, Myra Rowan; his children, Kevin Brown of Cheltenham, Md., Marvin Brown of Richmond, Va., Purvis Jarrott of Jersey City, N.J., and Crystal Reed of Philadelphia, Pa.; five sisters, Shirley Smithers, Rosa Morris (Cose), Adell Stevens, Evelyn Roots, Erma Baylor (Samuel); one brother, Joseph Brown of Richmond, Va.; one foster sister, Joyce M. Bonner; an aunt, Dorothy Ann Stevens; seven… . will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2008, at Oakey's East Chapel with the Pastor Steve Shackleford officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Glade Creek Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 9, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel (Bonsack) 540-977-3909. BURNS, Guy Deaner, 85, of Chesterfield, left this world on Thursday, October 9, 2008. He was the son of the late Alma Deaner Burns. He was employed by DuPont as a Pipe Fitter and retired after 42 years of dedicated service at the age of 58. He was retired for 27 years and loved every minute of it. Guy was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving children, Gay Burns, Steven Burns and wife, Cathy, Susan Blakely and husband, Ron; grandchildren, Cameron… will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, conducted by Rector Berkley Ford, of Christ and Saint Luke's Episcopal Church and Pastor A. Bruce Carper of Wesley Memorial UMC. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests those wishing to make contributions do so to either Christ and Saint Luke's Episcopal Church or Wesley Memorial UMC. You may offer condolences at www.mem.com. Caldwell Jr., Clarence Preston s 11 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2008, College Lutheran Church. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, 540-389-5441. will be at 11 a.m. Monday in J.T. Morriss & Son Purviance Chapel, Wakefield. 2 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, Farris Mines Christian Church, Hillsville. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va. Doris H. Ciesco NORFOLK - Doris H. Ciesco, 92, of the 600 block of Pembroke Ave., died Oct. 2, 2008, in Norfolk. Mrs. Ciesco was born in Whiting, Ind., the daughter of the late Henry L. Platz and Alice Beach Platz. She was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Indiana and a member of the Disabled Veterans Auxiliary No. 22 in Portsmouth. Survivors include her beloved great-nephew, William B. Cronin; great-niece, Jennifer A. Skvorak; and great-great-niece, Lauren R. Skvorak, all of Whiting,… 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… will be held at First Christian Church, 344 Church Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016, 3 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2008, with the Rev. Jim Rivers officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to First Christian Church in her name. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory. 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;… Conner, Arjetta Burnette Dooley . Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707. CORNELL, Susie R., went to be with the Lord October 8, 2008. She is survived by one son, Joe Gray of Kansas; and one sister, Felicia Reed. Remains rest at B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett, where visitation will be Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. and where services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment at Smyrna Christian Church Cemetery. Lula L. Cowell NORFOLK - Lula Lee Cowell, 79, died Oct. 7, 2008, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital following a courageous battle with her heart. She was born Oct. 18, 1928, in Robertsonville, N.C., to the late Arlester and China Carney. She was predeceased by her husband, William Clarence Cowell. Lula is survived by her four sons, Johnny Pope (Esther) of New York, Alexander Nichols, William Earl Cowell and Tyrone Cowell; her two daughters, Barbara Jean Gray (Joseph) and China Kellam (Terry), all of… until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Verdia will be deeply missed by her loving family, friends, and neighbors, and all who knew and loved her. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at s will be conducted 12 p.m. Saturday, at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. CRAIG, Mr. James P. "Ruff," of Richmond, departed this life October 9, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Funeral notice later. 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. CRIST, Douglas Alan, age 58, of Midlothian, died October 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Geary Crist II and Doris Jean Berry Crist. He is survived by a son, Douglas Alan Crist Jr.; a daughter, Sarah Foster Crist; their mother, Cynthia D. Crist; and his longtime best pal, Ron Diehl. He was a partner of Creative Planning Concepts, Inc., and the owner and president of DAC & Associates, Inc. Doug was a past-president and active member of Lions Club and a graduate of the University of… DABNEY, William A. "Gus," 80, of Henrico, formerly of Ashland, entered into eternal rest on October 7, 2008. He was the son of the late William T. and Catherine Dabney. He is survived by his wife, Helen; son, William "Dab" Jr.; Sharice Carlock (Michael); great-grandson, Michael Jr.; two brothers, James and Peyton; one sister, Phyllis Ragland; three sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, one aunt, and a host of other family, friends and neighbors. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral… Carolyn L. Darley CHESAPEAKE - Carolyn Leslie Oakley Darley, our beloved Mamaw, went to be an angel Oct. 9, 2008, surrounded by her loving family in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital following a heart attack and stroke. She was 71 years young. This is an unexpected and painful loss for the family. Carolyn was born Dec. 17, 1936, in Portsmouth. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother and Mamaw who devoted her life to her family, friends and charitable causes. She was a member of many dog clubs including a past… DAVIS, Randolph H., of 1511 Victor Street, died October 8, 2008. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. . Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Michael Plummer will officiate. Memorial donations may be made in Scott's name to the Sidney M. Oman Cancer Treatment Center, c/o Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, 736 N. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23320. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at 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… will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008, in Lone Star Cemetery. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home. Richard W. Frizzell, 78, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Thursday, October 9, 2008. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va. GARNETT, Kenneth Lynn "Kenny," 45, of Sandston, Va., departed this life on October 6, 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Cassie Lane Garnett; his parents, Sandra and Benny Garnett; brother, Jason Garnett and his wife, Angie; grandmother, Mary "Nonnie" Stephenson; two aunts, Susan Edmonds and Sarah Massey; and a host of loving family members and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 11, at Trinity Lutheran Church beginning at 9:30 a.m., with a memorial service to… Oct 10, 2008 The funeral for Gerald Frank Vaughn, 70, of Fieldale, who died Oct. 6, 2008, was held Thursday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett. The Rev. Bill Moss officiated. Burial was in County Line Church of God of Prophecy cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Caldwell, T.J. Barbour, Bobby Joe Hollandsworth, Charlie McAlexander, Harold Rakes and James Doss. s will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Shawn Dobbins and the Rev. Dick Jones officiating. Interment with Masonic Rites by Melrose Masonic Lodge # 139 will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. Herbert Denver Gill, 75, of Atkins, Va., passed away Thursday, October 9, 2008. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion, Va. Leonard C. Goddard NORFOLK - Leonard Clarence Goddard of the 1600 block of Vernon Drive, died Oct. 7, 2008. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Fitchett Funeral Home Chapel, Chesapeake. will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008, in the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church with Dr. Don Makin officiating. Interment will follow in California. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va. will be held at the graveside 1 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008, at Thornrose Cemetery in Staunton, Va. The Rev. Fr. Burt Sare to officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008, with Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Beaver Hill Cemetery, Edenton. Evans Funerals and Cremations of Edenton in charge. GRIFFIN, Carmella P. "Millie," 86, passed away at Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility on October 9, 2008. Millie was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and was preceded in death by her husband, William A. "Billy" Griffin Jr., who was a longtime employee of Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroads. Millie was a member of New Covenant Baptist Church. She worked for Connecticut General and later retired from Sun Trust Bank. She is survived by two children, daughter, Patricia G.… s at Sherwood Memorial Park 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, with the Rev. Jake Huffman officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, October 10, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Freemason Street Baptist Church, 400 E. Freemason St., Norfolk, VA 23510. Condolences may be offered to the family at HARDAWAY, Wallace F., age 76, of Blackstone passed away Thursday, October 9, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Mary Hardaway; and a brother, William Hardaway. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Christine C. Hardaway. Also, surviving are his children, Keith W. Hardaway, Alan K. Hardaway and wife, Theresa, and Susan H. Tucker, all of Blackstone; grandchildren, Lisa Johnson and husband, Oscar of Chesterfield, Kristin Hardaway, Jessica Hardaway, Stacy Tucker and… will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan with the Rev. Bobby A. Riley officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, 540-254-3000. Robert Martin Hearn Jr., 68, of Bedford, Va., died Thursday, October 9, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443. will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road in Virginia Beach. You may offer condolences to the family at www.mem.com. HICKS, Barbara "Bebe", 59, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, joined our Lord in Heaven on Wednesday evening October 8, 2008, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Illness). She has joined her late husband, John Alfred Hicks and her father, Frederick Ivanhoe Cabell. She is survived by her loving husband, psychologist Dr. I. Louis Weinbaum; two daughters, Theresa Lynn Hicks (Brandon LeGars), grandson Kaleb, Victoria Cabell Hicks (Christopher Rowe), grandson… s will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008, in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Gary Robbins and the Rev. Arthur Grant will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. HOWARD, Leila Walker "Sage," 88, passed away October 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Kenneth L. Howard. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Howard II and his wife, Bonnie, of Chesterfield; and her daughter, Leila Kuper, of New Kent. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, John Kuper III, Stephen Kuper, Michael Kuper, Ryland Kuper Jr., Charity Woods, April Blankenship, and Kenneth Howard III; seven great-grandchildren, Trisha, Caitlin, Carly, Abigail,… HOWELL, Ida Tipton, 92, of Amelia, formerly of Charlotte County, changed her address from her Earthly home to her Eternal home in heaven on October 8, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, William Burnie Howell; parents, John Henry and Prince Tipton of Erwin, Tenn.; brothers, Homer, Chester, Ova, Regis, LV. She leaves a legacy of love, devotion, sacrifice and compassion for family and friends. To cherish those memories and keep her love alive are her seven daughters, Nina Richardson,… will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family at Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at East Radford Church of God with the Rev. Wayne Poston, the Rev. James Walker and the Rev. K.B. Arnold officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2008, at Mullins Funeral Home. The Jewell family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com. Oct 10, 2008 The funeral for Joe Ann Deshazo, 62, of Martinsville, who died Oct. 6, 2008, was held Thursday at Hines Funeral Services with the Rev. Dr. Eric F. Hairston officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Paige Turner, Cedric Ruff, Jesse Turner, Calvin Caviness, Nickie Hairston and Napoleon Redd. Joyce Norton Johnson COLLINSVILLE - Joyce Norton Johnson, 75, of the 400 block of Beaver Ridge Road, died Oct. 8, 2008. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Memorial United Methodist Church. Norris Funeral Services Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., is in charge. JOHNSON, Janie Warren, of LaGrange, Georgia, formerly of Richmond for 40 years, passed away on October 8, 2008. She was preceded in death by Wilson Johnson Jr., her loving husband of 59 years; and her daughter, Linda Johnson Raines. She is survived by her daughter, Libby Johnson Rigby and her husband, Jerry, of LaGrange, Georgia; her son, Wilson Johnson and his wife, Anne, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina; grandchildren, Matthew Warren Johnson and Catherine Faith Johnson; and her son-in-law, James L. Raines… 11 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, Collinsville. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services. KENNISON, John David, 79, died September 3, 2008 in Caroline County. He is survived by his wife, Jane, of the home. Celebration of life will be held October 11, 2008 at 1 p.m., Wright's Chapel United Methodist Church Recreation Hall, 8063 Ladysmith Rd., Ladysmith, Va. as a Ford Transmission Specialist. He was a pilot and enjoyed flying his plane. He is survived by his wife, Linda A. Kincaid; three children, Tracy Pellicciotti, Scott Blose, and Bernadette Kincaid; two stepchildren, Melissa Verdolino and PFC Michael Lang; siblings, Robert Kincaid, Nancy Van Albert, and Nellie Hubbard; three grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and special pets, Wallace and Rocky. The family will have a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 11, 2008, from 6 until 8 p.m. with an open… . The family will also receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the, , 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Bethel United Methodist Church. Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore, is in charge. will be held 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church conducted by Pastor Steve Ridenhour and Intern Virgil Cain. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 11, 2008, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the , c/o Jean Lester, P.O. Box 958, Wytheville, Va. 24382 or AGAPE Food Pantry, 405 West Main Street, Wytheville, Va. 24382. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Harold Dean Lawhorne, 73, of Madison Heights, Va., died on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. t will be held 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1110 Tyler Avenue, Radford, Va. The Roach family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com. . Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2008, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Porter Street with the Bishop Mark Gardner officiating. Interment will be in the Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va. 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… will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Community Funeral Home Chapel, Norfolk. 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,… will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, 5350 Providence Road, Virginia Beach, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Smith & Williams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Lutheran Church, 5350 Providence Road, Virginia Beach. You may visit Mrs. Sloop's memorial at www.mem.com and send tributes to the family. will take place Sunday, October 12, 2008, at 2:30 in the afternoon at the Villamont Presbyterian Church. The church is just off Route 460, westbound, in Villamont, Va. Smith, Lillian Elizabeth Taylor s will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Tommy London officiating and eulogy by the Rev. Corwin C. Casey.The family will receive friends Friday, October 10, 2008, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, 540-254-3000. Tamara Solomonik NORFOLK - Tamara Solomonik, 67, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and aunt, died Sept. 18, 2008, from breast cancer. She was born Oct. 10, 1940, in Moscow, Russia and was a civil engineer. She came to the U.S. in 1990. After she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she endured more pain and suffering than anyone thought possible, but never once did her fortitude waver during her long illness. Her courage was an example for all who knew her. She possessed strength, intelligence and style… Ronald H. Symes SUFFOLK - Ronald H. "Big Groovy" Symes, 62, died Oct. 7, 2008. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Sunday in Church of God and Saints of Christ Tabernacle, Belleville. Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is in charge. s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. TAYLOR, Mrs. Gertrude S., of Richmond, departed this life October 8, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Funeral notice later. Leonard C. Thomas CHESAPEAKE - Leonard Chris Thomas, 46, of the 1400 block of Culpepper Ave., died Oct. 6, 2008, in his residence. A native of Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Joseph B. and Glenda Vess Thomas. He was a painter by trade and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Deep Creek Ward. Survivors include a daughter, Brittny Thomas; two sisters, Cathy Lewis and Tina Golden; a brother, Tommy Lewis; his second mom, Ellen Stutz; a special Aunt Katherine; four nieces and four… Thompson, Ruth Hazeltine Starkey Ruth Hazeltine Starkey Thompson, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Graveside 1 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2008 in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. Oct 10, 2008 The funeral for Travis Fallin, 19, of Patrick Springs, who died Oct. 6, 2008, was held Thursday at the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. Pastor Freddie Bonds officiated. Burial was in County Line Church of God of Prophecy cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Lackey, Daniel Chandler, Dustin Cooley, Josh Moore, Dwayne Lawson, Jimmy Fallin, Henry Delacruz, Brandon Colbern and Bryan Proctor. Samuel Scott Finney SSF, "Hap", beloved father of Joanne, Tara Leigh, and Samuel Scott Finney, Jr., and his wife, Lynn Finney and beloved grandfather of Samuel Scott Finney, III and Skylar Lynn passed away, on September 25, 2008, peacefully in Bluffton, S.C. at Riverside at Belfair Retirement Community. He was 81 years old. He spent the last year there with his oldest brother Charles Finney and also has left behind his youngest brother John Finney. All were raised in Mt. Airy, Pa. and was a nineth… s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Lee Shelton, the Reverend Stephen Lackey, and the Reverend Murray Agee officiating. Interment will follow at the Lee Cemetery at Tuggles Gap. Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2008, at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. WALTERS, Rachel Priest, 71, of Boiling Spring Lakes, N.C., passed away October 8, 2008 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Homer and Ruby Burney Priest; and a brother, Charles Claxton Priest. She is survived by her husband, Richard Preston Walters Sr.; two sons, Richard "Ricky" Preston Walters Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Chester, Va., Charles Timothy "Tim" Walters and his wife, Michelle, of Powhatan, Va.; one daughter, Ronda Walters Bailey and her husband, Jim,… C. Rowland Whitley CARRSVILLE - Services for C. Rowland Whitley will be held at 3 p.m. today in Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, is in charge. will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Bedford Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Francis B. Avery Jr. and the Rev. William Honeywell officiating. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, Va., 540-586-7360. Lee Williams Jr. ROBERSONVILLE - Lee Williams Jr., 68, of the 4300 block of Dixon Road, died Oct. 8. 2008. A funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Biggs Funeral Home chapel. 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, passed away 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… Dorothy Gentry Wiss, 95, of Blacksburg, Va., died Thursday, October 9, 2008. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va. will be held Monday at noon in the chapel of Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. To share condolences with the family please visit will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, at the Pigg River Community Center with the Rev. Anthony Woody officiating. The family will receive friends one half hour prior to the funeral. Interment will be held in Byrd View Cemetery. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount, Va. 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… 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… |
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