Monday, October 13, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 10/13/08

  • Atkins, Bobby Lee

    Bobby Lee Atkins, 77, of Roanoke, went home to be with his loving wife, with his family by his side, on Thursday, October 9, 2008., He was born July 4, 1931, in Roanoke, son of the late Clarence and Mary Atkins. His wife, Margaret, and two sons, Kenneth Lee Atkins and David Allen Atkins, and two brothers, Clarence Edward "Crip" Atkins and Claude Eugene Atkins, also preceded him in death., Mr. Atkins served in the United States Navy, serving in both Korea and Vietnam. He was the former owner of…

    • Autry, Hubert Jacob

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      • Bailey, Helen

        will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in Forest Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Cary Paulk officiating. Friends may call at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, from 4 to 7 p.m. for viewing Wednesday. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. Condolences may be offered to the family at

        • Baker, William Allen

          s will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Wayne Memorial Park with full Military Honors. Mr. Baker is survived by his wife of 53 years, Minnie Baker; his daughters, Debbie Edwards, of Goldsboro, Donna Brunk and husband, Marlin, of Thaxton, Va., Diana Gagnon and husband, Brent, of Guyton, Ga., and Pam Gulick, of Roanoke; his son, Allen Baker, of Pine Bluff, Ark.; his brothers, Harley O. Baker Jr., John C. Baker and George D. Baker; 10 grandchildren and seven…

          • Barbour, Ernestine J.

            BARBOUR, Ernestine J., of Charles City, departed this life October 11, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell B. Sr.; and son, Russell B. Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory, a devoted son, Reggie (Billie); granddaughter, Tawande; great-grandson, D'Andre; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at J. Leroy Charity Funeral Home, Charles City. Mrs. Barbour may be viewed on Tuesday, October 14, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Wednesday at 11 a.m., Mrs. Barbour will…

            • Barclay, Nancy Ann

              s will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, S.W., Blacksburg, Va.

              • Barnhart, Ralph DePalma

                Ralph DePalma Barnhart, 87, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2008. He was a United States Air Force veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law, Ben and Joyce Barnhart, and his parents, Roy Benjamin and Callie Saul Barnhart. He is survived by his wife, Cecil Barnhart; and a son, Timothy L. Barnhart, of Roanoke. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel at 12 noon Monday, October 13, 2008. Dr. Ken Scoggins will officiate. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn…

                • Barton, Franklin D.

                  time. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of the arrangements.

                  • Beatley, Margaret A.

                    Margaret Alice Beatley, 84, departed this life Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at her home in Colonial Heights, Va. Margaret was the devoted wife and homemaker of Clarence Aubrey Beatley for 57 years. She is survived by her children, D. Kim Beatley (Kim E.), Janice B. Andrews, Peggy B. Blake (Rick) and Cheryl B. Beville (David); grandchildren, Kevin Beatley (Tiffany), Ryan Beatley (Katie), Kristen Beatley, Michelle Beatley, Robert Shawn Andrews, Steven Andrews, Korey Benson (Kristina), Chris Beville and Justin…

                    • Blankenship, Zane Andrew

                      will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 in the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 5:30-8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son. The family suggest that memorial donations be made to Salem Animal Shelter, 1301 Indiana Street, Salem, Va., 24153.

                      • Bogle, Brayden Cole

                        s 2 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, Franklin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va.

                        • Branch, William Gene

                          will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 5 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. The Branch family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, www.mullinsfuneralhome.com

                          • Brazil, Sondra Renee "Momma"

                            BRAZIL, Sondra Renee "Momma", 44, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2008. Renee is survived by her husband, Frederick Michael Perry; and her five year old son, Julian Michael Perry, both of Mechanics-ville; and brother, Hugh Edward Brazil, of Chester, S.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fitzhugh and Bobby Brazil; and brother, Spencer Brazil. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to: "Julian Michael Perry Fund", 11538 Georgetown Road, Mechanicsville,…

                            • Brennan IV, James Nicholas

                              BRENNAN, James Nicholas IV, 50, of Charlotte, N.C., died Friday, October 10, 2008, at Carolinas Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born October 6, 1958 in Heidelberg, Germany, and grew up in Newport News, Virginia. Jim was a son of James Nicholas Brennen III and Mary Elizabeth McBurney Brennen of Fuquay-Varina, N.C. Jim graduated from Randolph-Macon College and earned a J.D. degree from DePaul University in 1986. He was a partner with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP. Mr. Brennen was a…

                              • Burton, Dean G.

                                Dean Gary Burton, 48, of Colonial Heights, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late David "Pete" Burton Jr., and Jean S. Burton. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Mary W. Burton, and brother, David K. "Wayne" Burton Jr. Dean was a member of Swift Creek Baptist Church, the N.A. and AA fellowship, and was a registered nurse at Southside Regional Medical Center. He loved to play poker and was an avid fisherman. Dean is survived…

                                • Clark, Charlie Calvin

                                  s at noon on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service, in Narrows, Va.

                                  • Crouch, Carolyn

                                    will be held today at 2 p.m. in Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. A reception in the parish hall follows the ceremony. Condolences may be offered online at, Charities

                                    • Cumbia, Eileen

                                      Eileen S. Cumbia CHESAPEAKE - Services for Eileen S. Cumbia will be held at 1 p.m. today in Meadowbrook Mausoleum Chapel. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge.

                                      • Davidson, Douglas William

                                        Douglas William Davidson, 57, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

                                        • Dent, Harry Lee

                                          s will be held on 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Old Providence Presbyterian Cemetery officiated by the Rev. James B. Grimmer. In lieu of flowers the family ask that contributions may be made to the local chapter of the , 2840 Electric Rd., Roanoke, Va., 24018. Friends may gather with the family from 5 to 6 Monday, October 13, 2008 at Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, Va.

                                          • Dow, John Francis

                                            for Jack Dow will be held at the Hollomon-Brown, Bayside Chapel, 1457 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach, at 1 p.m. Tuesday. His remains will be interred at the Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Davis Corners Rescue Squad., Charities

                                            • Drawbond, Virginia A.

                                              will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Roanoke chapel of Lotz Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Roanoke chapel. Arrangements are by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke chapel.

                                              • Drennen, Evelyn Juanita - Evelyn Juanita Drennen Evelyn Juanita Drennen, 86 of Warrenton, VA died Oct. 5, 2008 at the Fairfax Nursing Center. She was born Nov. 26, ....

                                                • Estes, Alma

                                                  will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities

                                                • Farmer, James R.

                                                  FARMER, James R., 80, passed away October 11, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lillian Farmer; daughter, Susan Farmer; son, Michael Farmer; grandchild, Justin Farmer; brother, Roy Farmer and wife, Beverly; and sister, Joyce York. James was retired from George E. Mowbray Jr. Painting Company after 51 and a half years. Interment will be private.

                                                  • Fletcher, James William - James William Fletcher James William Fletcher of Linden, Va. passed away at his home on October 10 2008. He was born in Ballston, Va., ....

                                                    • Foreman, Sandra

                                                      Sandra L. Foreman CHESAPEAKE - Sandra L. (Patterson) Foreman, 62, passed away Oct. 10, 2008. The Mass of Christian burial will be held today at 11 a.m. in Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 621 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at

                                                      • Goodson, Martha

                                                        s. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Charities

                                                        • Griffin, Josephine A.

                                                          GRIFFIN, Josephine A., of 643 Pegram St., Petersburg, entered life on May 3, 1922 and went home to be the Lord on Friday, October 10, 2008. She leaves to cherish her memories, five sons, Stephen Griffin (Marian), of Tacoma, Wash., Gilbert Griffin (Jean), of Prince George, Dr. Francis Griffin (Jean), of New Jersey, Dr. Barry Griffin (Ingrid), and Joseph Griffin, both of Richmond; two sisters, Fannie Holden and Carrie Threatt; and a host of loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends,…

                                                          • Hardin, Margaret

                                                            will be held today at 2 p.m. in Salyer Funeral Home.

                                                            • Harris, William Waller "Bill"

                                                              HARRIS, William Waller "Bill", 76, of Fairport, Va., and longtime resident of Virginia Beach, Va., departed this life on Friday, October 10, 2008. He passed away at Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Nursing Facililty, where he had been a resident for approximately two years. Preceded in death by his grandson, Larry A. Harris II, he requested that there be no formal service or funeral at the time of his passing. His wife and sons have honored both of these requests on his behalf. Survivors include his…

                                                              • Hartman, Corene B.

                                                                . Online condolences may be made at lotzfuneralhome.com.

                                                                • Hatcher, Frances Garst

                                                                  will be held at Christ Episcopal Church on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 11 a.m. followed by internment at Sherwood Memorial Park, in Salem, Va. The family requests that memorials be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Road, Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

                                                                  • Hogge, Wayne

                                                                    Wayne F. Hogge CHESAPEAKE - Wayne F. Hogge passed away Oct. 9, 2008. The funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Interment with military honors will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at

                                                                    • Holmes, Nathan Garthright

                                                                      s will be held at Schaeffer Memorial Baptist Church, 580 High Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073 at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2008. The family will greet friends and relatives as well as receive expressions of sympathy on the same day at the church beginning at noon. Donations to Schaeffer Cemetery Society, P.O. Box 584, Christiansburg, Va. 24068 are requested in lieu of flowers. Final Rites are entrusted to Penn's Funeral Home, 248 Randolph Avenue, in Pulaski, Va., 540-980-1226. Online condolences…

                                                                      • Howell, Herman Floyd (Memoriam)

                                                                        In Loving Memory of Herman Floyd HOWELL 10/13/1913 ~ 3/19/2008, Happy Birthday!, You are and always will be the love of my life. Your loss has been hard to bear, but we know you are in your Heavenly Home. We all send our love., Love Always,, Eunice and Family

                                                                        • Huff, Edward

                                                                          s will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Glade Creek Cemetery on Webster Rd., Blue Ridge, Va. with the Dr. Robert G. Moore, III officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909.

                                                                          • Hutchinson, Maxwell Broaddus "Maxie"

                                                                            HUTCHINSON, Maxwell "Maxie" Broaddus, 91, of Irvington, died October 11, 2008. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanne and Lacy Rose of White Stone, Judy and Pete Epps of Weems and Pat and Paul Bevard of Troutman, N.C.; eight grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Irvington Baptist Church, Irvington. Interment in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Irvington Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 417, Irvington 22482.

                                                                            • Inez R. Gardner

                                                                              Oct 13, 2008 The funeral for Inez R. Gardner, 85, of Bassett, who died Oct. 10, 2008, was held Sunday at Norris Funeral Service with Dr. Dan Woods officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Chris Roach, Richard Roach, Frankie Huffman, Brian Minter, Brad Minter and Steven Gardner.

                                                                              • Jackson, William P.

                                                                                William P. (BILL) Jackson, 82, died Sunday, October 12, 2008. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory.

                                                                                • Jackson Jr., Andrew "Jack"

                                                                                  ELLIS, The Honorable Andrew Jackson Jr. "Jack", 78, of Broomfield Farm, Beaverdam, Va., passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Lichliter Ellis; his three children, Elizabeth Ellis Attkisson and husband, John Henry, Andrew "Ace" Ellis and wife, Kelly, and William "Bill" Ellis; six grandchildren, Erin Cobb and husband, Phillip, Ross Attkisson, Brent Attkisson, Carter Ellis, Kate Ellis, and Ann Claiborne Ellis; two…

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                                                                                    • Jefferson, Alease E.

                                                                                      JEFFERSON, Mrs. Alease E., of Richmond, departed this life October 11, 2008. Remains rest at the Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later.

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

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                                                                                          • Johnson, Jerry G.

                                                                                            Mr. Jerry G. Johnson, 40, of 18509 Depot Road, Mckenney, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, as a result of an automobile accident. He was a native of Dinwiddie County, and was the son of Dorothy M. Johnson. Jerry was a graduate of the Dinwiddie County High School Class of 1986. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was currently actively serving in the Army National Guard. At an early age he accepted Christ and became a member of the Mount Poole Baptist Church, Ford. He was…

                                                                                            • Johnson, Nannye V.

                                                                                              s Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at noon at Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.

                                                                                              • Keith Jr., John W.

                                                                                                KEITH, John W. Jr., 81, of Richmond, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria Conte Keith; and his two daughters, Diane "Di" Keith Jones and her husband, Ambrose, and Judy Keith Davis and her husband, Arthur; seven grandchildren, Brian and Michael Jones, Matthew, Christin, Nathaniel, Caitlin and Mark Davis; and six great-grandchildren. Jack attended Virginia Military Institute (VMI) majoring in Civil Engineering from 1944 until 1946, when he was called…

                                                                                                • Lawrence, Thalis Edward

                                                                                                  s will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home, in Radford, with the Rev. James Walker officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, in Dublin, with the V.F.W #776 conducting Military Rites. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. The Lawrence family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                • Lawson, Beatrice Anderson

                                                                                                  Beatrice Anderson Lawson, 68, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                  • Long, Owen B.

                                                                                                    LONG, Owen B., 86, of Richmond, formerly of Covington and Salem, died on October 10, 2008. He was the son of the late Arthur R. and Victoria Y. Long of Salem and Hot Springs. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Arline McCoy Long; his daughters, Mary Sue Long of Richmond and Judy L. Haggett of Perryville, Md.; grandson, Robert Michael Mays and his wife, Jennifer; great-grandson, Colin Michael Mays of Havre de Grace, Md.; sisters, Mrs. Glenna Lipes of Covington and Mrs. Dorothy May of Hot Springs; and…

                                                                                                    • Manuel, Jane Forrest Edmonds

                                                                                                      s will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2008, at Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the Rev. W. A. Mills officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va.

                                                                                                      • Mason, Fifi

                                                                                                        in the loving memory of Fifi Eliades Mason will be held Tuesday at 621 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, in the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at 10 a.m. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Charities

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                                                                                                            • McCormack, Carrie E. Hylton

                                                                                                              Carrie E. Hylton McCormack, 94, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008. A celebration will take place at Ninth Street Church of the Brethren at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

                                                                                                              • Meacham, David Lee

                                                                                                                David Lee Meacham, 66, of Roanoke County, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008. He was a meat cutter with Kroger Tanglewood and a member of Clearbrook Grace Brethren Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everette A. Meacham and Helen Adams Meacham. He is survived by his wife, Ginny Meacham; children, Michael L. Meacham and wife, Amy B. Meacham, Stephanie M. Grindstaff and husband, Bill Grindstaff; grandchildren, Katy L. Meacham, Dillon T. Meacham, Lacy B. Grindstaff and Will Grindstaff; brother,…

                                                                                                                • Meyers, Helen

                                                                                                                  will be conducted Tuesday at noon in Worcester County Memorial Park. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered at

                                                                                                                  • Miller II, James Lewis

                                                                                                                    James Lewis Miller II, 33, of Stafford, died Saturday, October 11, 2008. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                    • Mitchell, Ann

                                                                                                                      Ann M. Mitchell PORTSMOUTH - Ann Elizabeth Morgan Mitchell, 86, of the 3200 block of Knox St., passed away Oct. 9, 2008. She was born Aug. 10, 1922, in Amelia County, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moses Mitchell and brother, Benjamin T. Morgan. She was a graduate of I.C. Norcom High School and worked many years as a nurse. Left to cherish her memory are one daughter, Rose Eason of Portsmouth; four sons, Benjamin Worsham (Mary), Willie Patillo (Celestine) of Portsmouth, Ronald Patillo…

                                                                                                                      • Mohr, William Frederick

                                                                                                                        MOHR, William Frederick, 82, of Richmond, died Friday, October 10, 2008. He was the son of the late Charles and Mabel Mohr. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, June Miller Mohr; and his sisters, Betty Holder and Ann Daniel. Surviving are his wife, Patricia O. Mohr; daughters, Mary Beth Ladd and husband, Roger, of Marshfield Mass., Catherine Wilt and husband, David, of Richmond; son, Tom Mohr and wife, Cindy, of Roanoke; stepson, Jason Cottrell of Richmond; two sisters, Clara Margaret Kotch of…

                                                                                                                        • Morris, Paige M.

                                                                                                                          will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Tracy Terry officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2221.

                                                                                                                          • Mounce, James Michael

                                                                                                                            s 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Norris Funeral Service Chapel.

                                                                                                                            • Mullins, Toy Webster

                                                                                                                              Toy Webster Mullins, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory.

                                                                                                                              • Murray, Lucille L.

                                                                                                                                Lucille L. Murray, 70, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

                                                                                                                                • Muse, Jeffery W.

                                                                                                                                  Jeffery W. Muse, 41, of Rocky Mount, Va., died Saturday, October 11, 2008. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount, Va.

                                                                                                                                  • Norfleet, Willard R.

                                                                                                                                    s 11 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, at Penn Forest Wesleyan Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                                                    • Nosworthy, Suzanne Lee Skylstead Christensen

                                                                                                                                      NOSWORTHY, Suzanne Lee Skylstead Christensen, 84, of Lancaster, died October 11, 2008. Surviving are her husband, John M. Nosworthy; daughters, Anne Carter C. Fish of Old Lyme, Conn., and Suzanne Christensen Adams of Olympia, Wash.; stepsons, Alan T. Nosworthy of Bryson City, N.C., and Paul M. Nosworthy of Fairhaven, Mass.; five grandchildren, five step grandchildren; and sister, Page Kidder of Frederick, Md. She was preceded in death by a stepson, John Scott Nosworthy. Memorial services 2 p.m. Wednesday at…

                                                                                                                                      • Parker, Lawrence Sidney - Lawrence Sidney Parker Lawrence Sidney Parker, age 69 of Manassas, Virginia died Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Prince William Hospital. He was a U.S. ....

                                                                                                                                        • Petersen, Eileen Moore

                                                                                                                                          Eileen Moore Petersen, 70, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

                                                                                                                                          • Preston, Michael Gordon

                                                                                                                                            s will be conducted from Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Liz Lazenby officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Angie Weddle, 2300 McNeil Mill Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.

                                                                                                                                            • Ramey, Edward Oscar

                                                                                                                                              s 11 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, at VaughanGuynn Chapel.

                                                                                                                                              • Reed, Joseph Evans

                                                                                                                                                on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Gardner Funeral Home, in Floyd, Va. Interment will be in the Reed family cemetery, in Willis, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Willis United Methodist Church, 5669 Floyd Highway, Willis, Va. 24380 or Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren, 2084 Sawmill Hill Road, Willis, Va. 24380.

                                                                                                                                                • Reynolds, Janie

                                                                                                                                                  Janie H. Reynolds ROXOBEL - Janie Lowe Hall Reynolds, 87, died Oct. 12, 2008. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Sandy Run Baptist Church. Sykes Funeral Service is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                • Rider, Richard C.

                                                                                                                                                  will be conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2008, in Evergreen Cemetery, Wytheville. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory 427 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg, Va., (434) 239-2405 is assisting his family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneraland cremation.com.

                                                                                                                                                  • Robertson, David

                                                                                                                                                    of David's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church of Ahoskie with the Rev. Daniel Glaze and the Rev. Dr. Jesse J. Croom officiating. Burial will follow in Ahoskie Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of his father, Julian Robertson, 517 N. Pembroke Ave., Ahoskie. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Building and Grounds Fund at First Baptist Church of Ahoskie, P.O. Box 649, Ahoskie, NC 27910 or to the Baptist…

                                                                                                                                                    • Robertson, Gladys White

                                                                                                                                                      ROBERTSON, Gladys White, age 89, of Amelia, passed away on October 11, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Robertson. She is survived by her sisters, Janet Hubbard of Richmond, Jean Babcock of New York, Magdaline Beasley of Chesterfield, and Joan Adams of Bristol, Va.; and brother, Robert White of Richmond. Visitation is Tuesday, October 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church where services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, with burial to follow at Moore's Methodist…

                                                                                                                                                      • Sears, Curtis Eugene

                                                                                                                                                        Curtis Eugene Sears, 66, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord. Saturday, October 11, 2008. He was preceded by his first wife, Patricia Kessler Sears, parents, Mary Grim and Luke Sears and a son, Thomas Sears. Curtis attended Bethel Baptist Church in Salem and is a retired Pipe Fitter working many years throughout Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of five years, Eula; children, Suzanne Ward and husband, Brad, Buchanan, Michael Fadorick and wife, Gail, N.J., Chris…

                                                                                                                                                        • Shaffer, Jesse

                                                                                                                                                          will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Harrell & Hill Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements., Charities

                                                                                                                                                          • Shelby, Billy

                                                                                                                                                            will be held in Sharon Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, Friday, Oct. 17, at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the , American Diabetes Association or Heartland Hospice. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities

                                                                                                                                                            • Simmons, Harold Lee

                                                                                                                                                              celebrating Harold's life will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008, from the graveside at Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                              • Skelton, Pauline

                                                                                                                                                                s for Pauline W. Skelton will be held at 11 a.m. today at Olive Branch Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                • Smith, Belinda Diane Corbett - Belinda Diane Corbett Smith Belinda Diane Corbett Smith, age 59, passed away on October 11, 2008 at Capital Hospice in Arlington, Virginia. Belinda was ....

                                                                                                                                                                  • Smith, Phillip

                                                                                                                                                                    Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fitchett Funeral Home Inc., 1821 E. Liberty St., Chesapeake. Condolences can be offered to the family at, . Danielle M. Fitchett-Funeral Director., Charities

                                                                                                                                                                    • Spangler, Hilda Maxine

                                                                                                                                                                      s will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel, Buena Vista, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                      • St. Clair, Roy Lee

                                                                                                                                                                        Roy Lee St.Clair, 94, of Roanoke, died October 9, 2008. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Oakey's South Chapel, -540-989-3131.

                                                                                                                                                                        • Staley, Louise Shows

                                                                                                                                                                          s. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                          • Stephens, Latreesa F.

                                                                                                                                                                            Latreesa F. Stephens, 41, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                            • Thomas, Terry (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                                              In Loving Memory of Terry Allen THOMAS March 15, 1949 October 13, 2006, This day is remembered and quietly kept no need for reminders, we will never forget. Deep in our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day. No one knows the grief we bear when the family meets and you're not there. Wishing today as we wished before, that God could have spared you many years more., With Love,, Your Family

                                                                                                                                                                              • Trotman Sr., John L.

                                                                                                                                                                                John L. Trotman Sr. CHESAPEAKE - John L. Trotman Sr., 82, passed away Oct. 9, 2008. The funeral will be held today at 10 a.m. in Great Bridge United Methodist Church, 210 Stadium Drive, Chesapeake. Interment with military honors will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at

                                                                                                                                                                                • Turpin, Elizabeth Dunivan

                                                                                                                                                                                  TURPIN, Elizabeth Dunivan, of Cartersville, went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband, R. Perry Turpin; daughters, Nancy Latham and husband, Buford, and Peggy Buchanan and husband, Tommy; three grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Latham and Jennifer Porter; and two great-grandsons, Tyler Latham and Haden Porter. She was preceded in death by one brother, Herman Dunivan, and is also survived by two sisters, Ellen Woodson and Lillie Bowles, and brother, Howard Dunivan.…

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                                                                                                                                                                                    Dorothy W. Hoffman Dorothy W. Hoffman, known to many as "Dot" or Mama Dot", 80 of Griffinsburg died on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 17, 1928 in South Boston, VA to the late William A. Watson and Gladys B. Watson. Mrs. Hoffman was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and a lifetime member of the Salem Fire Department Auxiliary. She was an educator for 26 years retiring from Culpeper County Schools. Dot was a devoted wife, mother,…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Walker, Matleen

                                                                                                                                                                                      Miss Matleen Walker, of 828 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, Va., died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center, Colonial Heights, 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.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wilson, Helen

                                                                                                                                                                                        will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel, where the family will receive friends until 8:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Witkowski, Elsie Emma

                                                                                                                                                                                          will be held on Wednesday in Middle Village, N.Y. The Witkowski family is being served by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem and Leo F. Keams Funeral Home, NY.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wormeley, Ocie R.

                                                                                                                                                                                            WORMELEY, Ocie R., 92, of Henrico, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie R. Wormeley. She is survived by three sisters, Ruth Haynes (Leonard), Margaret Robinson and Mary Gambill; two brothers, Dewey Robertson and Bernard Robertson; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 13, at Nelsen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, where services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday. Please…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Young, Donald E. (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                                                              In Loving Memory of Donald E. YOUNG 10/13/1955 ~ 3/16/2004, Wishing you a, Happy 53rd Birthday!, Love & Miss You,, Debbie & Ashley

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Young, Robert W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                Robert Wilson Young, 67, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. Mr. Young was retired from Honeywell and was a member of Local #88. He was also a member of the Chester Masonic Lodge. Mr. Young is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Lelia J. Young; two daughters, Denise and Angela; two sons, Christopher and Robert; along with four grandsons and three great-grandchildren; and a special family member, Stacy Cimburke. A celebration of life service will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16,…

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