| Violeta Agosto VIRGINIA BEACH - Violeta Agosto passed away Oct. 15, 2008. Services are private. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., is handling the arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at, Charities .com. Delores J. Anderson CHESAPEAKE - Delores Jean Anderson, 78, of the 900 block of Burrow Ave., passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, in a local hospital. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Church of God of Prophecy Church, 5080 Greenwood Drive, Portsmouth, by the Rev. William Paramore. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. BARRON, Louis William "Tex," age 88, passed away Friday, October 17, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lillie Sturdivant Barron; his daughter, Jean Barron Lester and her husband, Layton, of Richmond; his sister, Margarete Minshew of Odessa, Texas; a brother, Claude Barron of Shreveport, La. Mr. Barron was a veteran of WWII, Engineer Corps, Special Assignment. He was a retired employee of Chrysler Corporation, Airtemp Division, where he was an engineer and a regional sales manager. He… Mrs. Wanda Lee Hampton Bartlett, 86, of Galax, Va., passed away on Friday, October 17, 2008. Service of Celebration 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2008, at First Baptist Church, Galax. Arrangements by Twin County Funerals, Galax, Va. time on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Oakey's East Chapel, Cloverdale Road, Bonsack, Va., 540-977-3909. Florence K. Bohannon VIRGINIA BEACH - Florence Kathryn Bailey Bohannon, 88, passed away peacefully Oct. 16, 2008. Born Feb. 21, 1920, in Portsmouth to Lottie and Charlie L. Nance, Kathryn moved as a young child to Norlina, N.C., and remained there through high school. She married Robert Ward Bailey in 1939 and had four children, three of whom survived. During World War II, she was proud of her role as the only woman supervisor of an airplane engine repair unit. The rest of her working days were spent as a… 2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2008, Semones Cemetery, Hillsville. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville. s will be held noon on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-382-1237. BRICKELL, Louis E., 59, of Chester, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2008. He was a retired Boilermaker with the Local #45. Mr. Brickell is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Bonnie M. Brickell; mother, Elsie Brickell; sons, Bruce Mobley of Chester and Shane Mobley of Colonial Heights, Va.; a daughter, Wendy Simpson of Cumming, Ga.; eight grandchildren; brothers, Russell Brickell, Steve Brickell and David Jean, all of Chester; and a sister, Donna Patterson of Roanoke Rapids, N.C. A memorial… Bill B. Bumgarner, 80, of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100. Nina B. Bundick LEEMONT - Nina Beatrice Bundick, 89, died Oct. 14, 2008. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. today in Williams-Parksley Funeral Home. . Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va. Dwayne R. Butts NORFOLK - Dwayne R. Butts, 50, of the 300 block of E. Little Creek Road, passed away Oct. 14, 2008, at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born July 20, 1958, to the late Mary M. and Willie H. Butts Sr. in Norfolk. He was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and Leonard. Dwayne was a longtime resident of Norfolk where he was employed by Campbell Paving. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Cynthia Butts; two daughters, Monique Whitehurst and Latoria Butts… Hugh Lyle Byrd, 87, of Collinsville, Va., died on Friday, October 17, 2008. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Va. will be held 3p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2008, at First Baptist Church. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va. CATTERTON, Mary Kern, 99, of Richmond, passed away on October 17, 2008. She was born August 29, 1910 in Williamsburg, Va. Mary was retired after many years at American Tobacco Co. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Catterton; and son, William Catterton Jr. She leaves behind her granddaughter, Debra Welch of Sandston; great-granddaughter, Hope Luberto of Sandston; two beautiful great-grandsons, Joseph Rocco and Jacob Ryan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations… Ms. Mary A. Clark of 1203 Arlington Road, Hopewell, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 at John Randolph Medical Center. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. You may send condolences to the family on our website; www.blandenterprisesinc.com Mrs. Mary A. Clark, 96, of 1203 Arlington Road, Hopewell, departed this life Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, at John Randolph Medical Center. She was born June 20, 1912, to the late Helen and Peter Williams. Mary was a member of Mt. Hope Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, James A. Clark; a son, Gable Clark; and a grandson, James D. Mason Sr. Mrs. Clark leaves to cherish her memory: a son, Walter Clark of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a daughter, Anna Ruffin of Hopewell; a grandson, Dewayne Clark of… time. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the American Kidney Fund, Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, Md. 20852 or to the Pulaski County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1046, Dublin, Va. 24084. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski, Va. COLLINS, Mrs. Eliza F., of Richmond, departed this life October 16, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. Geraldine Hillas (Gerry) Cox, 87, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. A longtime member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, she was a member of St. Andrews choir for over 60 years. For many years, Gerry led tours of St. Andrews Church, which is a registered State and National Historical Landmark. Gerry contributed a chapter on the History of the Stained Glass Windows in the book, "On the Hill" St. Andrew's Parish Roanoke, Va., by Margaret Maier Cochener. Gerry was… Crawford, Christine Faye (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Christine Faye CRAWFORD 6/25/1945 10/18/2007, The Broken Chain, We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly. In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us… Mr. Larry Darden, of 21313 Chesterfield Ave., Ettrick, Va., died suddenly Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at his residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. DAVIS, Ms. Anita, of Richmond, departed this life October 17, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Peter Hogg Jr. officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Elizabeth River Project, 475 Water St., Suite 103A, Portsmouth, VA 23704, the Hoffler Creek Nature Wildlife Foundation, 4510 Twin Pines Road, Portsmouth, VA 23703, or the Alzheimer's Association, 6530 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA… Carlo R. Didio PORTSMOUTH - Carlo Rocco Didio, 88, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth and member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, died in his home Oct. 16, 2008. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and a dear friend to many. He is survived by his sons, Joseph and wife Anne, Carl and wife Sharon, Jerry and wife Dona and Louis; daughters, Teresa Baker and husband Brian, and Joan Blanchard and husband Skip; grandchildren, Matthew Didio, Mark Didio, David Didio, Devin Farley,… will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2008, in the chapel of Roselawn Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va. DOLEN, Boss Thomas Sr. "Tommy," 55, of Highland Springs, passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 15, 2008, in Fort Worth, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Betty; his son, Boss Thomas Dolen Jr. "BJ"; and his daughter, Jennifer Renee Dolen. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The family is being assisted locally by the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. Leslie Randall Draper, 76, of Hopewell died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mr. Draper was born in Martinsville, Va. and had been a long time resident of Hopewell. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He retired at Fort Lee as a M/Sgt with 23 years of service. Following his tenure in the military, he was employed with Firestone Corporation and Virginia Power Company. Mr. Draper was the son of the late Frank L. Draper Sr. and Gladys Parcell… Frances Louise Clark Dudding, 80, of Lynchburg, Va., died Thursday, October 16, 2008. She was the wife of the late Howard "Woodie" Eugene Dudding. Louise was born August 22, 1928, in Salem, Va., a daughter of the late Samuel Henry Clark and Frances Lynch Clark. Louise was retired from The News & Advance where she worked in display advertising. She was an avid bowler and was proud to be in the Bowling Hall of Fame and had been a member of the YMCA adult swimming aerobics class. Louise was a… James Henry Edwards Jr. SUFFOLK - James Henry Edwards Jr., 77, of the 4100 block of Pughsville Road, died Oct. 15, 2008. A funeral will be held Monday at noon in New Hope Baptist Church Pughsville. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is in charge. Ethan Engleby, 48, of Baltimore, Md., died on Friday, October 17, 2008. Arrangements by Hill and Wood Funeral Service in Charlottesville, Va., 434-296-6148. Joe Lewis Everett, 71, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Friday, October 17, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Patrocinio Mendoza Farnell, M.D., of Petersburg, Va., died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 at Inova Fairfax Hopital in Northern, Va. Dr. Farnell was born on Nov. 14, 1915 in Magalang, Pampanga, Philippine Islands. She was preceded in death by her former husband of 25 years. Lt. Col. (Ret) Eric C. Farnell; both of her parents, Jose Mendoza and Fidela Ordonez Mendoza; her brothers, Libertado, Teodosio, Heraclio, and Nicias Mendoza; her sisters, Emerenciana M. Valencia, Araceli M. Moran, Fidela M. Henson, and… Anthony Joseph Fiorentino, 76, of Roanoke, Va., died on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. A Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Salem. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. Dorothy Mae Fisher CAPE CHARLES - Dorothy Mae Fisher, 81, passed away Oct. 13, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. today in First Baptist Church, Cape Charles. Gray's Funeral Home is in charge. will be held Nov. 7, 2008, at Old Donation Episcopal Church, located at 4449 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. Oct 17, 2008 Frances Gardner Hodges, 89, of Martinsville, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at Pulaski Community Hospital in Pulaski. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel, is handling arrangements. Ingeborg Hensel Freeman, 78, passed away on Oct. 17, 2008. Ingeborg was a proud naturalized American citizen from Berlin, Germany. She became a citizen while living in the territory of Alaska in 1955. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, William J.D. Freeman; three children, Charles C. Freeman and his wife, Maureen, Michael W. Freeman and his wife, Catherine, Susan Freeman Walsh and her husband, Edward; five grandchildren, Christopher Freeman his wife, Courtney, Genevieve and Jillian Freeman, Edward… FREEMAN, Ingeborg Hensel , 78, passed away on October 17, 2008. Ingeborg was a proud naturalized American citizen from Berlin, Germany. She became a citizen while living in the territory of Alaska in 1955. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, William J.D. Freeman; three children, Charles C. Freeman and his wife, Maureen; Michael W. Freeman and his wife, Catherine; Susan Freeman Walsh and her husband, Edward; five grandchildren, Christopher Freeman his wife, Courtney, Genevieve and Jillian Freeman,… Delores M. Gay NORFOLK - Delores M. Gay, born Sept. 25, 1925, a beloved wife, mother and friend, passed Oct. 17, 2008, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, awaited by her loving husband, Harold Ben Gay Sr. She leaves behind to honor her memory and life: sons, Harold Ben Gay Jr., Daniel Frederick Gay, James J. Gay, Thomas A. Gay; daughters, Mary Lynn Keeble, Kathy Ann Warren, Susan Marie Gay; only grandson, Jason Arthur Gay; only granddaughter, Kim Ann Gay; great-grandsons, Brandon and Braxton;… s and burial. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities included participation as board member of the Norfolk State Convention and Visitors Bureau, Norfolk Community Facilities Commission, Boy Scouts of America, Norfolk Crime Line, American Cancer Society and Central Fidelity Banks Norfolk Advisory board and Heritage Bank. She received a Proclamation of Appreciation from City of Norfolk. She was the first female Realtor to be appointed by the Governor of Virginia as a commissioner to the Virginia Housing Authority Board. She is survived by her husband, Charles… Oct 17, 2008 Gloria Ann Beal, 59, of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., and formerly of Martinsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, in Mt. Vernon. Hines Funeral Services is handling arrangements. John Woodson Grim, 81, of Troutville, Va., passed away, on Friday, October 17, 2008, surrounded by his family, John Woodson Grim was wrapped in Jesus' warm and welcoming arms and taken to his Heavenly home. John was predeceased by his parents, Marshall and Frances Henry Grim; his brother, Marshall Grim Jr.; and his first wife of 36 years, Anna James Grim., John is survived by Elaine, his wife of 20 years; his son, John Michael and his wife, Ramey; Stephanie and Randy Baynton; and his favorite and only… Sudie K. Harper, 88, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707. Mr. Joseph Harper Jr., 66, former sheriff of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Mr. Harper was the first African-American to be appointed as sheriff of Petersburg City. Sheriff Harper will be greatly missed by the City of Petersburg and many, many friends and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James Harper and Moses Harper. Mr. Harper was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, for over 45 years. Joseph Harper… Forrest Edwin Harris, of Bowie, Md., died on Oct. 5, 2008. Services were held at the Randall Memorial United Methodist Church, Washington, D.C. on Oct. 9, 2008. Forrest, the son of Mrs. Hester W. Harris and the late Robert P. Harris, was born in Petersburg, Va., on Oct. 8, 1949. He was baptized into membership at First Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va. at an early age. Forrest graduated from Petersburg High School in 1967 and from Virginia State College (now known as Virginia State University) in 1971. After… Mr. Otis R. Harris, of 11001 Reedy Branch Road, Chesterfield, Va., died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, in Johnston-Willis 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. s 11 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Maberry Funeral Home. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home. s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday October 18, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221 HEISTAND, The Rt. Rev. Joseph T., passed away at his home on October 14, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Roberta Lush Heistand; his three daughters, Hilary Long and husband, Henry P. Long Jr., Andrea Boyd and husband, The Rev. Lawrence Boyd, and The Rev. Virginia Heistand; seven grandchildren, Henry P. Long III, Joseph Thomas Heistand Long, Caroline Richmond Long, Hilary Wynn Long, Henry Harrison Heistand, Emily Ann Heistand, and Elizabeth Caroline Heistand. "Joe" Heistand was born… will be conducted 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2008, at McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home, Hot Springs, Va. will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2008, at Roselawn Burial Park, in Martinsville, with the Rev. John Fulcher officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel. will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Colonial Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Donald Rhoton officiating. Burial will follow at Ivy Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Smithfield Baptist Church, Building Fund, 100 Wainwright Drive, Smithfield or Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 117, Smithfield, VA 23430. s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2008, at Skyview Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Wendell Horton and the Rev. Gary Horton officiating. Burial will follow in the Webb-Sky View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel on Saturday, October 18, 2008, from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family says that donations may be made to the Webb Sky View Cemetery, c/o Kenneth Meredith, 2058 Sky View Drive, Fancy Gap, Va. 24328. A guestbook is available online… Lonnie E. Hufton NORFOLK - Lonnie Earl Hufton, 89, died Oct. 16, 2008. A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home is in charge. will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Jenkins Family Cemetery, Powellsville, N.C. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. 1 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2008, at Christ Episcopal Church, Martinsville. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va. Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) Oct 17, 2008 The funeral for John Thomas Oliver, 84, of College Drive, Martinsville, who died Oct. 13, 2008, was held Thursday at Norris Funeral Services with the Revs. Haywood Alcorn and Ron Gardner officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Jason Oliver, Bryce Oliver, Mathew Oliver, Wesley Oliver, Sherman Oliver, J.W. Beck, Roger Doyle, David Moose, Brian Bowles and George Stanley. KEEFFER, Karen Diane, M.D., 59, passed away at her home in Midlothian, Va., on October 15, 2008. She is survived by her husband, David Lozano, to whom she was married for 32 years; and her daughter, Catherine Lozano. Karen was born in Los Angeles, Calif. She received her degree in molecular biology, cum laude, at California State University at Northridge, and she was accepted to the University of Oklahoma Medical School in 1987. Subsequent to her time in Oklahoma City, Okla., she attended the University of… s were held at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut, Ill., 815-379-2010. Agnes Rader Kinzie, 94, of Troutville, Va., died Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Celebration of Life 11 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2008, Troutville Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va. s will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Dr. J. Michael Palmer officiating. The interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. KUBACKI, Gregory E., 45, of Richmond, passed away October 16, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer S. Kubacki; mother, Arlene Kubacki; and brother, Lionel Kubacki. Survivors include a son, Shaun Lynch; two sisters, Ann Heath and husband, Jerry, Roxianne Parrish and husband, Raymond; a nephew, Bradley Parrish; two nieces, Angela Brinson and husband, Frank, and Jennifer Burgoyne and husband, Travis; a great-niece, Aryonna Burgoyne; and a host of caring friends. The family will receive friends 6… LAMB, Elizabeth Gentry, 93, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2008. She was born December 26, 1914, in Glen Allen, Va. She grew up in Richmond, Va. She lived in Hampton, Va., for several years before moving to Troutville, Va., in 1975. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beverley Randolph Lamb; and a sister, Judith Kincheloe. Elizabeth was an avid hiker and a longtime member of the Appalachian Trail Club. She enjoyed classical music, painting and reading, and was a member of the St.… LAMBERT, Regina Yvette, of 2902 Griffin Ave., entered into eternal life October 15, 2008. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the . Friends may call on Sunday afternoon, October 19, 2008, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com. of remembrance was held at 11 a.m. Oct. 17 in The Ark International Church. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge. Jean Bunch Lewis NORFOLK - Jean Bunch Lewis, 77, of the 7000 block of Gregory Drive, passed away Oct. 15, 2008, at her residence. Mrs. Lewis was born Feb. 9, 1931, to Florence B. Bennett in Norfolk. She was predeceased by her husband, Raleigh Lee Lewis Sr. and a daughter, Joan L. Johnson. Mrs. Lewis was a member of Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church in Norfolk, where she was active in the Emergency Club. She was also a member of the United Order of Tents. She retired after 19 years in sales from… s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2008, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Pembroke with Bishop Cantrall Martin presiding. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke on Saturday evening, October 18, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to kendallfuneralhome.com. s will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc., Martinsville, Va. Jason William Maxey, 34, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, October 11, 2008. Funeral will be conducted from Franklin County High School Auditorium 2 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2008. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount. s will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2008, at Jerusalem Baptist Church with the Rev. Floyd Gregory Jr. officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2008, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com. McBRIDE, Anna M. Buschauer, of Midlothian, Va., peacefully joined her husband and son with Christ on October 15, 2008. Born February 22, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, she relocated to Midlothian, Va., in 1971. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar L. McBride; and a son, Gary J. McBride. She is survived by her children, Allen J. McBride of Rougemont, N.C., and Deborah M. Jessie McBride of Midlothian, Va.; siblings, Margaret Rubrich, George Buschauer and Mary Weiss, all of Chicago, Illinois;… Mary A. McNabb, 73, of Fincastle, Va., passed away suddenly, Thursday, October 16, 2008 at her home. She is predeceased by her brothers, Paul and Jack Murphy; and a sister; Charlotte Dougherty. Mary is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jim F. McNabb; children, James "JM" McNabb and Charlotte McNabb and her husband, Robert Hutchison; grandchildren, Suzanna, Patrick, and Jaime McNabb, Ruairi and Keir Hutchison; sister, Cay Lee; brother, Frank Murphy; many nieces, nephews, cousins; and many… will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. Kevin DeVault Meares NORFOLK - Kevin DeVault Meares, 29, passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. A native of Newport News, he had been a resident of Norfolk for four years. Kevin was a construction worker for J.C. Sawing Co. for four years. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leo and Mary Thompson; and paternal grandparents, Harry and Ethel Meares. Kevin is survived by his wife, Andrea Lyn; two sons, Nathan and Lucas Meares; his parents, Rosemary and Harry Meares Jr.; and his sister, Holly… time at the funeral home. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements. MITCHELL, Mr. John L. Sr., 86, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Arleta M. Mitchell. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008 in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. Burial will follow in Lakewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2008 at the funeral home. Sign register book online at www.storkefuneralhome.com. Mrs. Mamie Booth Moorman, of Hurt, Va., passed away on Friday, October 17, 2008. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va. s 2 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. A funeral service for Mr. Edward Murdock will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Joseph Dyson officiating. Interment to follow in Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral establishment. The family will assemble at 1 p.m. the day of the services and receive friends at 428 North Carolina Ave., Petersburg, Va., and maybe contacted by… James Gray Nance, 91, of Moneta, Va., passed away on Friday, October 17, 2008. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va. Oct 17, 2008 The funeral for Nancy Marie Ferrell Davis, 69, of Ridgeway, who died Oct. 14, 2008, was held Thursday at Wayside Baptist Church in Ridgeway. The Rev. Billy Hicks officiated, and burial was in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Craig Hicks, Chad Stallard, Jonathan Hicks, Joshua Hicks, Charles Anderson and Christopher Stallard. will be private. Arrangements are by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel. Julia S. Perkinson MIDLOTHIAN - Julia Sutherland Perkinson, 46, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Norfolk, the daughter of John Whitfield Sutherland and the late Patricia Brandon Sutherland. She was retired from Virginia State Police after 16 years as a payroll supervisor. She is survived by her husband, Mark Timothy Perkinson; son, Jonathan Wesley Perkinson and wife Jennie; grandchild, Zachary Daniel Perkinson; sister, June Garrison and husband Timothy; three brothers-in-law,… Julia Sutherland Perkinson, 46, of Midlothian, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Norfolk, the daughter of John Whitfield Sutherland and the late Patricia Brandon Sutherland. She was retired from Virginia State Police after 16 years as a payroll supervisor. She is survived by her husband, Mark Timothy Perkinson; son, Jonathan Wesley Perkinson and wife, Jennie; grandchild, Zachary Daniel Perkinson; sister, June Garrison and husband, Timothy; three brothers-in-law, Ivan Perkinson,… PERKINSON, Julia Sutherland, 46, of Midlothian, died Friday, October 17, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Norfolk the daughter of John Whitfield Sutherland and the late Patricia Brandon Sutherland. She was retired from Virginia State Police after 16 years as a payroll supervisor. She is survived by her husband, Mark Timothy Perkinson; son, Jonathan Wesley Perkinson and wife, Jennie; grandchild, Zachary Daniel Perkinson; sister, June Garrison and husband, Timothy; three brothers-in-law, Ivan… will then begin at 6 p.m. Burial will take place on Monday, October 20, 2008, at 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Cemetery, in Roanoke. Donations to help the family can be made to the Junior Gutierrez Fund, Roanoke County School FCU, P.O. Box 1079, Salem, Va. 24153. Online condolences may be made to the family at johnmoakey.com. Many thanks for the outpouring of love from so many who have cared for Junior and his family. The Ramos family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, in Salem, 540-389-5441. Aaron Joseph Rashti NORFOLK - Aaron Joseph Rashti, 94, of the 6000 block of S. River Road, passed away Oct. 17, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. s 1 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2008, at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. REED, Sharon Foster, 43, of Glen Allen, passed away October 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her brother, Steve B. Foster. She is survived by her husband, Jack Reed; two sons, Daniel Foster and Zack Reed; her parents, Henry and Joyce Foster; two brothers, Henry Foster Jr. and his wife, Brenda, and Thomas Foster and his wife, Melody; four nieces and one nephew; also her father and mother-in-law, Jerry and Linda Reed; sister-in-law, Leslie LeBlanc; and a very close cousin, Pam Melton. The family will… Floyd Reid AHOSKIE - Floyd Reid died Oct. 16, 2008. A funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Reynolds Funeral Home Chapel. Bessie B. Richards PORTSMOUTH - Bessie Branch "Pet" Richards, of the 400 block of Water St., died Oct. 14, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Third Baptist Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. RICHARDSON, Mrs. Evelyn C., of Richmond, departed this life October 15, 2008. She is survived by one son, James Richardson; two daughters, Ethel Covington (Daniel) and Carolyn Monroe; one stepdaughter, Denise Jefferson; one sister, Islene Miller; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Remains will lie in state Sunday, 1 p.m., at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Hanover County, where funeral… Naomi M. Russ ZUNI � Naomi Munford Russ, 32, died Oct. 16, 2008. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. Burial will follow in Black Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. Mrs. Sarah J. Scott, of 421 South Park Drive, Petersburg, Va., died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, 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. will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hampton. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. or visitation. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. Sigmon, Clara Theora Guilliams s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2008, from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-5533. James Madison Simmons, 61, of Sutherland, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, in Southside Regional Medical Center. He was son of the late Harold and Gladys Simmons, a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and an automotive sales associate with Dominion Southpark. He had over 30 years of experience in the automotive business. He was an avid race fan, particularly following the Earnhardts. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Arvin Simmons; two sons, Jonathan Michael Simmons and James Carlisle Simmons (Nicole); four… Bernard Singleton NORFOLK - Bernard Singleton, 83, a native of Mathews, died Oct. 5, 2008, in Norfolk. He is survived by a sister, Marjorie Lewis. A funeral was held at noon Oct. 10, 2008, in Antioch Baptist Church, Susan. Burial was in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Forrest Bros. Funeral Home, Hudgins., Charities SNODDY, William David, 91, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 17, 2008. He is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 61 years, Barbara Tunstall Snoddy; two daughters, Martha S. Slay and husband, Joseph, of Richmond, and Jane S. Smith and husband, Thomas, of Austin, Texas; son, W. David Snoddy Jr. and wife, Kimberly, of Louisville, Ky., nine grandchildren, Andrew, Patrick and Megan Slay, T. Bryan Smith, Amanda S. Kehoe, C. Evan Smith, Samuel, Nicholas and Rachael Snoddy; two sisters,… Oley H. Spangler, 89, of Lexington, Va., died Friday, October 17, 2008. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service. Mrs. Melody S. Stovall, 55, of Salem, Va., passed away on Friday, October 10, 2008. Services will be held noon on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Shiloh Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home, Roanoke, Va. will be conducted by the Rev. J. Tracy Bradshaw Sunday at 3 p.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home - Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Virginia Sullivan to the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center, P.O. Box 831, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. To share condolences with the family, please visit .com. s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2008, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with the Rev. Jim Angle and the Rev. Paul Pullen officiating. Interment will follow at the Swain Cemetery, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening, October 19, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.johnmoakey.com. Oct 17, 2008 The funeral for Tamara Ferguson Young, 37, of Bassett, who died Oct. 13, 2008, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Pentecostal Holiness Assembly Building with the Rev. Avery Preston presiding and the Rev. Terry Hairston officiating. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett. She was born in Franklin County on April 19, 1971, to Ronald and Annie Ferguson. She graduated from Bassett High School and… TAYLOR, Richard, of Richmond, died October 16, 2008. Remains rest at Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home, 3021 "N" St. Funeral notice later. will be held 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at the First Baptist Church in Staunton, Va., conducted by Dr. Steve Traylor and Daniel Pritchett. THAXTON, Ronald C. "RC," entered eternal rest peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late John Thaxton Sr. and Kathleen C. Thaxton. He is survived by his devoted wife of 20 years, Claudia T. Thaxton of Mechanicsville, Va.; his five children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandson; his brothers, John Thaxton Jr. (Jean) and Norman Thaxton; two aunts, Hilda Giovanni and Lucy Hughes; dearest and devoted friends, John and Irene Loving;… Jean J. Thomas AHOSKIE - Jean Joyner Thomas, 74, died Oct. 16, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Ahoskie Church of Christ. Sykes Funeral Service, Rich Square, is in charge. THOMAS, Willie, of Richmond, Virginia, departed this life on October 14, 2008. he was preceded in death by his parents, Gussie and Janie Cooper Thomas. Willie retired from a federal service career as District Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Porgrams, U.S. Department of Labor. He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn Small Thomas; daughter, Nicole Thomas-Jackson; grandson, Percell Thomas Jackson; son-in-law, Corey Jackson; sister, Rosetta T. Whitlock; brother, Gussie Thomas; nephews, Randall… Julian J. Thomas Jr. NORFOLK - Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Julian Johnson Thomas Jr., Dental Corps, 81, died Wednesday Oct. 15, 2008, at Harbor's Edge. Adm. Thomas was born in Nashville, Tenn., to Julian J. and Martha Warner Thomas on Oct. 10, 1927. After graduating from Sewanee Military Academy, he attended Vanderbilt University and received a D.D.S. degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry and an M.S.D. degree from Indiana University's Dental School. Adm. Thomas served his… Oct 17, 2008 The funeral for Truman Douglas “Doug” Young, 40, of Bassett, who died Oct. 13, 2008, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Pentecostal Holiness Assembly Building with the Rev. Avery Preston presiding and the Rev. Terry Hairston officiating. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett. He was born in Martinsville Feb. 15, 1968, to Herman Lee Young and Nannie Ruth Young of Bassett. His father… will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2008, from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 19, 2008, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va. Floraellen B. Hanger STAUNTON Floraellen (Back) "Nanny" Hanger, 83, widow of George Allen Hanger, of Frontier Drive, died Thursday, October 16, 2008, at the Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville. She was born September 20, 1925, in Churchville, a daughter of the late Aldine M. and Violet L. (Marshall) Back. She lived her whole life in Augusta County. She was employed by Crompton Shenandoah Company for 25 years as a weaver. When Crompton closed, she became employed by Wayne-Tex until her… A funeral service for Luvinia S. Walker will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. William Blake officiating and Dr. Charlie Thompson eulogist, both associate ministers of Unity Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va. Interment to follow in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral establishment. Family and friends will assemble at 10 a.m. the… Ms. Matleen "Skeeter" Walker, of Petersburg, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. She was born on March 17, 1918 in Dinwiddie County, Va. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Walker and Lelia Malone Walker. She accepted Christ at an early age at Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, Va. When she moved to Petersburg, she joined Mount Olivet Baptist Church. She attended school in Dinwiddie and college at Virginia State. Her early career choice was that of cosmetology.… James L. Wallace Sr. WACHAPREAGUE - James Latimer "Jimmy" Wallace Sr., 78, died Oct. 16, 2008. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Oceanview United Methodist Church. Williams-Onancock Funeral Home is in charge. and burial will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke, Va. will be conducted 11 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2008, from the Elks National Home Lodge Room. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford, Va. Oct 17, 2008 Warren “Dike” Cox, 81, of 977 Powell Road, Lynch Station, died Oct. 15, 2008, at his home. He was born March 9, 1927, in Lynch Station to Wyatt Reid Cox and Lockie West Cox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 36 years, Edith Chumbley Cox; seven brothers, Richard Cox, Pete Cox, Arnold Cox, Harry Cox, Doug Cox, Milton Cox and John Cox; and a sister, Kitty Fox. He served in Germany during World War II and retired from Lane Co., where he was a supervisor… Juanita S. Wells PORTSMOUTH - Juanita Dynise "Nita" Sexton Wells, 35, of the 800 block of Madison St., died Oct. 15, 2008, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. Born in Portsmouth, she was a registered nurse at Golden Living Center and a member of First Church of Deliverance No. 2, Portsmouth. Survivors include three sons, Anthony B. Wells, Jajuan A. Wells and Rehmone J. Wells; her mother, Norma V. Sexton; six sisters, Yvonne Battle (Vernon), Saundra Barnes of Bowie, Md., Cheryl Demiel… Wilborn, Barbara Anne (Peters) WILBORN, Barbara Anne Peters, 91, of South Boston, Va., died October 15, 2008. She was the daughter of Dr. David W. Peters, past president of Radford University, and Anne Bruce Peters. She was the widow of James Bailey Wilborn Jr. She was a member of First Baptist Church, South Boston. She is survived by a son, David Peters Wilborn of Bethesda, Md.; a daughter, Bruce Wilborn Evans of Richmond, Va.; two sisters, Mary Peters Cunningham of Radford, Va., and Susan Peters Hall of Richmond, Va.; five… will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at the North Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church, Pastors Mike Hewitt and Ron Ihrig will officiate. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory, 540-362-1237. will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, is in charge. Dorothy D. Witten, 91, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Thursday, October 16, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Dorothy M. Wright NORFOLK - Dorothy M. Wright, 47, of Boones Mill, Va., passed from our earthly world Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. She was born May 19, 1961, in Norfolk. She was the last of the two Middleton children. We rejoice with her now, for she is reunited with her much loved brother, father and mother. Dottie was previously a resident of Norfolk, where she enjoyed swimming and skating. Surviving are her husband, Thomas Wright of Boones Mill; daughters, Tonya Wright of Hot Springs, Ark., and Rachael… ZEUGNER, Robert Lloyd, 51, of Las Cruces, N.M., died Thursday, October 9, 2008 after a long struggle with a persistent lung infection. Robert was born in 1957, third son of USMC Col. Robert and Betsy Zeugner, of Petersburg Va., who both predeceased him. Robert received a B.A. from Roanoke College, worked for the Virginia Attorney General's office, made a career in the QUASAS program, and was stationed all over the world. He served with distinction in the U.S. operation Just Cause to liberate Panama.… |
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