| ADDIS, Robert T., 77, died October 19, 2008 in Richmond. He grew up in Wyoming, Ohio, outside Cincinnati, Ohio, where he met and fell in love with his wife, Virginia. They were high school sweethearts, and they enjoyed a 56-year marriage. They lived in Richmond, Va., and Vero Beach, Fla. He was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, and earned an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He was an avid golfer and the founder, owner and CEO of RTA Investments Co. He was also a… Laura ReDavid Ahern VIRGINIA BEACH - Laura ReDavid Ahern, 62, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at her home in Fairfax County, Virginia, surrounded by family and friends. Born and raised in Norfolk, Laura and her husband, Michael, have resided in Northern Virginia for the past 18 years where she was an information technology consultant. Daughter of the late Nicholas and Lena ReDavid of Norfolk, Laura graduated from Norview High School in 1963 and later attended Old Dominion University. A loving wife and… Elsie Mae Anderson, 96, of Altona, Ill., died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at 12:40 a.m. at the Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Ill. She was born on Aug. 24, 1912, in Chilhowie the daughter of Robert and Minnie I. Widener Martin. She married Ralph Newell Anderson on Dec. 7, 1931 in Clinchburg. He preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 1980. She was preceded in death by parents, one son, Gary Anderson, six brothers, one sister, two half-sisters, one stepbrother and one great-grandson, Christopher Todd. She was raised… ANDERSON, Ethel Mae Harris, 68, of Ashland, Va., departed this life Saturday, October 18, 2008. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Conway Anderson; two daughters, Shirley and Rita Anderson; one son, Anthony Anderson (Lizzy); two granddaughters, Tiondra and Shirkelya; three sisters, Bertha Derricott (Henry Lee), Easter Sims (George) and Joyce Ann Harris; two brothers, Daniel and McKinley Harris (Elizabeth). Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy. Ashland, Va.… s 11 a.m. on Friday, October 24, 2008, the House of God, Hoges Chapel, Pembroke. Arrangements by Givens Funeral Home, Pearisburg, Va. Margaret Hillas Bailey, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Andrews Catholic Church. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909. s will be conducted 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at Rader Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu flowers, the family suggests memorials to the , 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, Va. "Serving Every Family as if Our Very Own." BARLOW, Verna Mae, 71, of Waverly, passed away on October 19, 2008. She was born in Ashland, W.Va., on September 4, 1937, to the late Clint Collins and Eva Vaught. Ms. Barlow was a longtime resident of Montpelier, where she raised her children as a loving and devoted mother. Survivors include two sons, Gary and wife, Vicky, of Severn, N.C., and George and wife, Susan, of Mechanicsville; four daughters, Donna Phelps and husband, David, of Richmond, Judy Balmer and husband, Robert, of Waverly, Tina Robinson… Franklin D. "Frank" Barton, 76, of Wytheville died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tom Ballard officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery with American Legion Post 9 conducting graveside military rites. He was born in Council, son of the late Raymond W. and Esta Hale Barton. He moved to Coalwood, W.Va., and attended… will be conducted by Rabbi Arthur Ruberg Friday at 11 a.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments are handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, from Highland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jason L. Bryant, OSL Pastor and Mrs. Ann Snead officiating. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va. Robert Dewayne Bowen, 73, of Pearisburg, Va., died October 18, 2008. A Holy Catholic Funeral Mass 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, Holy Family Catholic Church. Arrangements by Givens Funeral Home, Pearisburg, Va. will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Greenfield Baptist Church. Arrangements by ColbertMoran Funeral Home, Gretna. 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Wilson's United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. Mrs. Katherine "Katy" Litz Bradley, 85, a former well-known resident of Abingdon, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, in Lexington, Ky. She was the widow of the late Abram "Mack" Bradley of Abingdon. Born in Catlettsburg, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Hershel Litz and Nell Rous Litz. She was a current resident of Lexington, where she had resided since 2004. She was a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, Philip Bradley of Richmond.; daughter, Elaine… for procession to the chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at Alma Wade (Susie) Bryant, of Salem, Va., died on Sunday, October 19, 2008. Celebration of Life will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. BURCH, Grace M., 84, of Richmond, the widow of Alfred B. Burch, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2008. She is survived by her son, Thomas and his wife, Sherry Martin, of Concord, N.C.; her daughter, Tina and her husband, Steve Whitaker; four grandchildren, Anne Pond, Chris Griffin, Holly Kegl and Andrew Griffin; two great-grandchildren, Michael and Jordan Kegl. Mrs. Burch was a member of Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, and she retired as a nurse with Henrico County Public Schools. The… will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, from Mountain View Memorial Park with the Rev. Robert Williard officiating. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, Melton Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va. Mabel Beatrice Carroll, 92, of Bland, the Crandon community, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville. Funeral service was held Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Maurer officiating. A graveside service was held Friday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Mechanicsburg Cemetery. She was born Sept. 1, 1916, in Bland County, daughter of the late Arnold Patton and Ida Miller Austin. She was a lifelong member of the Mechanicsville… George W. Carter, 63, of Petersburg, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T.Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Alvin Roy Caviness, 84, of Shorts Creek went to be with the Lord and be reunited with his wife on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, surrounded by his family at the home of his daughter Wanda. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Revs. James Lawson, Ronnie Stuart and Carl Forrester officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Christian Church Cemetery at Draper. He was born Sept. 22, 1924, in Carroll County, son of the late George and Georgie Caviness. He was… 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 Margie D. Coleman, 86, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Lewis C. and Blanche Thompson Davis, and was preceded in death by her husband, Noel Johnson Coleman. Mrs. Coleman was a member of Cameron Avenue Church of Christ, Colonial Heights. She is survived by her son, Wayne Coleman and wife, Jean (Mrs. Coleman's caregiver), of Hopewell; grandchildren, Christopher R. Coleman of Missouri, Dion L Coleman and Lane J. Coleman, both of Hopewell.… at the squad building. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Dugspur Rescue Squad or Bethel Brethren in Christ Church. Appreciation is extended to Skyline Manor Nursing Home angels and Good Samaritan Hospice. Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Chapel is serving the family. s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at First Church of the Brethren by Pastor Dava Hensley. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707. Andrew W. Cooper, 46, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, October 17, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Mack D. Cooper. He attended First Baptist Church. He is survived by his mother, Jeanine Cooper; sister, Monique (Nicky) Cooper, of Washington, D.C.; brothers, Mack D. Cooper II and Pierre Thomas (Pete) Cooper, both of Roanoke; his beloved pets, Sammy and Misty; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and numerous friends. The Mass of the Resurrection will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 23,… Cletia Nuckolls Corvin, 88, of Wytheville died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harvey Atkinson officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. She was a retired manager from Jafree Shirt Co. and was employed in food service at Carrington Place at Wytheville. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Hattie Felty Nuckolls; and her… time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Advent Lutheran Church, 3570 West Lee Highway, Wytheville, Va. 24382 or charity of your choice. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. COSBY, Robert Allen "Al," departed this life October 14, 2008. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Allen Brown Sr. He is survived by his mother, Ruthie Cosby-Brown; daughter, Robneisha Cosby; two sisters, Thomascine Cosby and Dorothy Morris (Oswald); two brothers, Jason Cosby and Robert Allen Brown Jr.; grandmother, Maggie Cosby; aunts, uncles, among them devoted, Mary Davis; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where… COVINGTON, Mrs. Rosa A., of Richmond, departed this life October 20, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. Cregger, Frank Albert (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Frank Albert CREGGER 5/8/1933 ~ 10/22/2006, Little we knew that, Sunday 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,, That 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… David Olser Crotts, 49, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born in Carroll County, on March 27, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents, Osler Edgar Crotts and Nannie Mae Martin Crotts, his brother, Otis Crotts and his sister, Barbara Hawks. Survivors include his loving wife Alberta Pauline Crotts; stepson, Martin Thomas of Marion; stepgrandson, Josh Thomas; brother Larry Crotts of Hillsville; half-sister, Wanda Martin of West Virginia; mother-in-law Virgie Thomas… David Lee Culberson PHILADELPHIA, Miss. - David Lee Culberson, 44, died Oct. 14, 2008. A funeral was held Sunday at 1 p.m. in Mount Tally Missionary Baptist Church. Beck Funeral Home was in charge. Mary R. Dixon NORFOLK - Mary Ruffin Dixon, 100, of the 2800 block of Beachmont Ave., died Oct. 16 2008, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born in Norfolk, she was the widow of Lonnie Dixon and a member of Mount Hermon Baptist Church. Survivors include two granddaughters, Malinda Gregory (Ronald) of Chesapeake and Brenda Spratley of Norfolk; five great-grandchildren, Lisa McCollum Artis (Kent) of Chesapeake, Venice Gregory of Chesapeake, Lewis Brickhouse (Alice) of Bahrain, Larmont Willingham (Tera) of… Dorothy M. Drake NORFOLK - Dorothy M. Drake, 69, of the 1700 block of Thurgood St., passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born May 25, 1939, to the late Elizebeth and John Holloway. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister-in- law, Eva B. Drake. She is survived by her husband, Robert Drake of Norfolk; her sister, Gladys Porter of Newport News; her brother, Jimmy Holloway of Washington, D.C.; her six children, Robert Drake Jr.,… 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… Oct 22, 2008 The Rev. Earline R. Boyd, the mother of the Rev. Reuben J. Boyd Jr., pastor of Mount Zion A.M.E. Church in Martinsville, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, in High Point, N.C. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Turners Chapel A.M.E. Church in High Point. Arrangements are by Haizlip Funeral Home, High Point, and Hairston Funeral Home, Martinsville. will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va. Edwards Jr., Percy Cooper "Bubba" EDWARDS, Percy Cooper "Bubba" Jr., passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Survivors include a son, Christopher; a daughter, April; two grandchildren; his ex-wife, Mona; parents, Percy Sr. and Anne (Allen) Hattorf; three brothers, Michael (Lelia) of Amelia, Kenneth, and Evan (Sara) Edwards; and three sisters, Deborah (Till) Gardner, Robin Burton and Jan Lumpkin. Services are private. Oct 22, 2008 A graveside service for Edwin Lester Ferguson, 81, who died Oct. 20, 2008, was held Tuesday at Roselawn Burial Park with military honors conducted by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard and Navy representatives. Chaplain Paul Johnson officiated. Pallbearers were S.T. Fulcher Jr., Patricia Belton, Mark Lawrence, Billy Secreast, Ronald Whitehead and Justin Riddle. Arrangements were by Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home. Mrs. Alma Argana Elswick, of Richlands, Va., passed away Thurs., Oct. 16, 2008 in an Abingdon, Va., nursing home, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Coeburn, Va., and was the daughter of the late James Gilbert and Arabelle Carpenter Woody. She had made her home in the Richlands area most of her life and was a LPN at the Mattie Williams Hospital. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Richlands, Va., and was a member of the Bluefield Chapter #102 O.E.S. and the Rebekah's… Patricia Rowsey Estep, 55, of Pampano Beach, Fla., died on Sunday, October 19, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hampton. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. EVERETT, Harold Edward, 76, of Richmond, died October 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Everett; his parents, Ralph and Hattie Everett; and grandson, J.B. Sale. He is survived by his sister, Geneva Mills; five sons, Jeff and Mark Everett, Pat (Flo) Shumate, Tom (Wanda) Shumate and Kenny (Lisa) Shumate; daughter, Sandra (Walt) Lund; 18 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and countless friends and family. He was a Korean War veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retired member of the… s at the church. Friends may call on Friday afternoon, October 24, 2008, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family will appreciate your contributions to the Maple Street Baptist Church Building Fund. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com. . The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Dominion Village at Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church at 500 Court St., Portsmouth, VA 23704., Charities Mr. Virgil Monroe Farmer, age 97 of Tazewell County, Va., died Mon., Oct. 13, 2008 at the Golden Age Retirement Home at Claypool Hill, Va. Born Jan. 4, 1911 in Grayson County, Va., he was a son of the late Walter Farmer and Luevada Sheets Farmer. Mr. Farmer was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired coal miner, having been employed by the Pocahontas Fuel Company and was a member of the UMWA Local 1498, District #17. Mr. Farmer had also been employed at Compton sawmill. In addition to his parents, he was… 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… FERRELL, Jan M., 88, passed away October 17, 2008. Her parents, Charles and Clara Ferrell, preceded her in death. Jan Ferrell was retired from Ford Foundation, New York, N.Y. She is survived by a devoted niece, Janna Sakowitz (Doug); nephews, Carl Ward (Carolyn) and Dana Ward (Donna); and many friends and family. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2008 at West End Assembly of God, 401 N. Parham Rd. will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington, Va. Bernice Poppa Fisher, of Colonial Heights, Va., passed away on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. Born in Ettrick, Va., she was the daughter of the late Vincent Henry and Fannie Granger Poppa. She is survived by her husband, James C. Fisher; her daughter, Sandra Fisher Ciofani and her husband, Richard, of Chesterfield; her sister-in-law and dearest friend, Ella Mae Fisher, of Dinwiddie; her nieces, Sylvia Poppa, of Richmond, and Robin Fisher Beckwith, of Petersburg; her nephew, Harold Fisher, of Hampton; her two… FISHER, Bernice Poppa of Colonial Heights, Va., passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008. She is survived by her husband, James C. Fisher; her daughter, Sandra Fisher Ciofani and her husband, Richard, of Chesterfield; her sister-in-law and dearest friend, Ella Mae Fisher of Dinwiddie. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, at Walnut Hill Baptist Church in Petersburg, Va. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, October 24, at Walnut Hill Baptist Church, with interment… Richard S. Floyd III MACHIPONGO - Richard Sinclair Floyd III, 80, died Oct. 20, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Johnsons United Methodist Church, Johnsontown. Fox & James Funeral Home, Eastville, is in charge. Lawrence J. Frank TYNER - The Rev. Lawrence June "Larry" Frank, 58, of the 800 block of County Line Road, died Oct. 20, 2008. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Piney Woods Friends Meeting. Miller Funeral Home is in charge. Virginia Christine Fullen, 83, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Campbell Chapman and Lonnie Louetta Chapman, her husband, L.B. Fullen, son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Linda Fullen, six brothers, Garnet, Willie, Claude, Hubert, Robert, and Joe, and sister, Mary Lou Houston. Survivors include one son, Douglas Fullen and wife, Pat, of Marion; five daughters, Kathy Cassell… GANDY, Ruby Vickers, 95, of Richmond, who was a resident of Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility, died Sunday, October 19, 2008. She was born September 21, 1913. Surviving are her youngest son, Dr. Gerald L. Gandy of Highland Springs; and her granddaughter, Tamiko Miyano and her husband, Dr. John Miyano, of Seattle, Wash. She is the widow of Larmon B. Gandy of Thomasville, Ga. Ruby was also predeceased by her oldest son, Patrick D. Gandy of Seattle, Wash.; her youngest son's wife, Patricia H. Gandy… will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home., Charities She is survived by one sister, Virginia Ross of Bristol, Tenn.; three brothers, James E. Sexton and his wife, Artie, Charles D. Sexton and his wife, Oradell, both of Bristol, Va., and William Garfield Sexton and his wife, Debbie, of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted Oct. 11 at the graveside at Sunset Memorial Park with Pastor David Griffin officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Grace… Herbert Denver Gill, 75, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born in Washington County to the late Burb and Henrietta Wilkenson Gill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Ratliffe and a sister, Regina Gentry. He had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Abingdon and had retired from Virginia House Furniture. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Ruby Gill; his daughters, Patricia Gill of Atkins, Debbie… Mrs. Gertrude D. Green, of 19136 Riverstown Road, Yale, Va., died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at her 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. GROSENICK, Marilyn J., 70, of Richmond, passed away peacefully this week on October 18, 2008, from a brief struggle with lung cancer. She is survived by her son, Chris Grosenick and his wife, Robin, of Midlothian; daughter, Heidi Hertzog of Cloquet, Minn.; five grandsons, Ryan, Brandon and Jordan Grosenick, Zach and Josh Hertzog; brothers, Ed, Richard and Jim Peek; sister, Susan Paukert; also nieces, nephews and cousins; and special family of Scott and Mary Jarvis Futrell and their children, Mary Elizabeth,… Oct 22, 2008 The funeral for Grover Lewis Barksdale, 89, of the Golden Living Center, 1607 Spruce, St., Martinsville, and formerly of 150 Ramey Hodge Drive, who died Oct. 19, 2008, at the Golden Living Center, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, East Martinsville. The Rev. Charles R. Whitfield will officiate. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church for a half-hour before the funeral and other times at the home on Ramey Hodge Drive. Barksdale… Mrs. Nell Price Hagy, 97, a lifelong resident of Washington County passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born March 18, 1911, in Washington County, the daughter of late John Richard and Annie Lee Maiden Price. Her life was filled with happiness, joy, taking care of her family and caring for others. She was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Abingdon. She was dedicated to her church, neighbors and in her later years to the many friends she took to… HAMILTON, Linberg G. "Mack," 81, of Glen Allen, passed away October 18, 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Lynda Hamilton Locke and her husband, Michael; son, Robert K. Hamilton and his wife, Cathy; three grandchildren, William T. Cogbill and his wife, Jessica, Raymond T. Cogbill and his wife, Lisa, and Jessica H. Berry and her husband, Robert; six great-grandchildren, Adam, Brent and Amber Cogbill, Zachary Huffman, Elizabeth Berry and Kyelee and Caden Wright. Mr. Hamilton was a loving father… Hampton, Virginia L. (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Virginia L. HAMPTON Virginia L. Hampton went home to her Lord on October 22, 2006. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. If you didn't know her, then you missed knowing a great person. If you did, then you know what I am talking about., Miss you Mother., Love Always,, Mary Ruth Harman, Chance Wesley (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Chance Wesley HARMAN 10/22/2002 7/6/2007, Happy 6th Birthday Kiddo, We miss you so much, but we know that you are having fun running around and playing in Heaven. Destiny talks about you all the time. The memories and good times you left behind will never be forgotten. Till the day we meet again, we send you love and kisses up above., Love Always,, Daddie, Mommie, Sissy, Papa Nana, Poppa and Ganny 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… A funeral service for Mr. Otis R. Harris will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Community Independent Methodist Church, 12033 River Road, Chesterfield, Va.; the Rev. Pate Pearson, pastor, and the Rev. Herbert Holly, pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Chesterfield, officiating. Interment to follow in Harris Family Cemetery, Chesterfield, Va. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 1 p.m. at 11001 Reedy Branch Road,… Earl (Steven) Hartman Jr., 31, of Boones Mill, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2008. Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road, S.W. HARTMAN, Donal F. Sr., of Richmond, died October 20, 2008. He was born in Ohio on January 10, 1922. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Eve Richards Hartman; his son, Donal F. Hartman Jr.; his daughters, Janice H. Welker (Ronald Dick), Anne H. Shawn (Eugene); his stepson, Len R. Tamboer (Alison); his stepdaughter, Christina E. Glatfelter (Eric); his grandchildren, Jennifer E. Ford-Jones (Barry), Michael A. Shawn, Anne Kristen Shawn, Phillip D. Welker, Matthew D. Hartman, Anna T. Hartman, Katherine M.… Osby Woodrow Harvey Sr., 96, of Peterstown, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2008, at his home. Born June 2, 1912, at Assurance, W.Va., he was the son of the late James Andrew and Adella Susan Wickline Harvey. Mr. Harvey lived most of his 96 years in the Peterstown area where he and his wife of 68 years, Glenna, raised their children. He was active in the community, church, crafting, and other civic activities. Osby worked for the Celanese Corporation over 29 years before transitioning… will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Entombment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. Friends may sign the guest register book at www.mem.com., Charities Floyd Franklin (Frank) Higgins Sr., 76, of Buchanan, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Arrangements by the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-254-3000. Curtis Dewayne Hill, 34, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. He was born in Smyth County on Feb. 9, 1974, to William David Hill and Connie Combs McGhee. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Glenn W. Combs, an uncle, Cecil Blevins and an aunt, Margaret Combs. He had been employed at Marshall Greer's Trout Farm for several years. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Connie and Garland McGhee, of Chilhowie; father and stepmother, William David and Nina Hill of Sugar Grove; his children,… HOLMES, Cora Faye, of Hopewell, died Monday, October 20. Services will be held Wednesday, October 22 at 2 p.m. at Grace Baptist Missions, 2701 County Dr., Petersburg, Va. 23805. Nadine F. Jackson died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, after a heroic battle with ALS. Funeral service was held Monday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Cindy Privette officiating. Entombment was in Rosewood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Born July 23, 1931, to the late R.T. and Mamie J. Frazier, she grew up and lived in the Poplar Camp/Browntown area of Wythe County surrounded by many friends and family. As a child she developed a love for the piano which continued to blossom throughout… William P. "Bill" Jackson, 82, died Sunday morning, Oct. 12, 2008, surrounded by his loving family, in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. He was born in Franklinton, N.C., on May 27, 1926, the youngest child of Thurston Jasper and Jewell Hight Jackson. He attended N.C. State University and was a 1949 graduate of Wake Forest College, remaining a lifelong fan of the Demon Deacons. He was a soldier in the 69th Infantry Division of the United States Army during World War II, and saw… JARVIS, Kathryn Santos, formerly of Richmond, Va., widow of Wilfred Anthony Jarvis Sr., died peacefully at her home on the evening of October 19, 2008. Mrs. Jarvis was born October 9, 1918 in Charleston, S.C., the daughter of Carroll Anthony Santos and Theodora Graddick Santos. She was predeceased by her son, Carroll B. Jarvis. She is survived by nine children, Robert B. Jarvis and his wife, Cheryl, Wilfred A. Jarvis Jr., J. Michael Jarvis and his wife, Cristy, Elizabeth J. Pritchard and her husband,… Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) will be held Friday at noon in New Calvary Baptist Church, 800 E. Virginia Beach, Norfolk. A period of remembrance and visitation with the family will be held Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the E. Andre Brown Funeral Establishment, 3336 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, (757) 468-2330., Charities JONES, Casper E., of Richmond, departed this life October 21, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. today at noon in Grace Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Grace Episcopal Church, 1400 E. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 625-2868. Services are being handled by Riddick Funeral Service. Ella Mae Riggle King, 69, died on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was born in Smyth County to the late Leroy Riggle and Elizabeth Hubble Riggle and was preceded in death by her beloved son, Ronnie Maxey, and infant brother, Leroy Riggle Jr., and a nephew Dennis Hall. She was a loving sister who was full of life and a joy to be with. Survivors include one brother, Herbert Riggle and wife, Ruth, of Baltimore, Md.; four sisters, Hattie Cornett of Rural Retreat, Evelyn… Harvey Peery King, 85, of Crockett died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Gary Cope and Edward Richardson officiating. Interment will be in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. He was born Feb. 11, 1923, in Crockett, son of the late John King and Bessie Lambert. He was a well-known dairy farmer who owned and operated King's Orchard and Dairy for 60 years. He was known as the "Ole Yodeling Apple Man." He was a… Dudley H. King Jr., 76, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Oct. 21, 2008, at his residence. He was the son of the late Marian Lynch King and Dudley H. King Sr., and was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Janet C. King, and second wife, Lucille King; a son, Scott A. King. Mr. King was a member of Colonial Christian Church, Colonial Heights, a past governor of the Colonial Heights Moose Lodge, and a member of the Colonial Heights American Legion Post 284. He is survived by his dear sister, Sally Ann… Alvin R. Knight PORTSMOUTH - The Rev. Alvin R. Knight, 67, of the 1100 block of N. Carrington Crescent, passed away Oct. 20, 2008 in Chesapeake. A native of Suffolk, he was the son of the late Soloman and Josephine Knight. He received his B.S. from Virginia State University in 1963, his M.S. from Howard University in 1970 and his Masters of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1998. He pastored Millneck Baptist Church in Como, N.C. He was the dean and president of the Baptist Sunday… will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at Old Town Cemetery. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va. Richard Dyer Lephew Sr., 62, of Wytheville, the Piney community, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Bakers Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Revs. James Tunnell, James Black and Connie Black officiating. A graveside service will be held Friday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. at the Lephew Cemetery with Grover King Post 1115 VFW conducting military rites. He was born May 10, 1946, in Gary, W.Va., son of the late James Dyer and Edna Margaret Kelly Lephew.… Funeral services for Mrs. Rosetta Lewis, of 114 Culpepper Ave., Petersburg, who died on Monday morning at Southside Regional Medical Center, will be conducted at noon Saturday from the Harvest International Full Gospel Baptist Church, 1017 W. Washington St., Petersburg; Bishop Mary P. Bonner officiating. The eulogy will be delivered by Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Remains rest at the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax… LOVING, Maxie Wilson, 71, of Glen Allen Va., with his family by his side, began his journey into eternal life on October 20, 2008. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 52 years, Jean Bowles Loving; two sons, Wilson (Diane) and Mark (Lisa); two daughters, Donna DelVecchio (Chuck) and Debbie Hart (Reggie); eight grandchildren, Ryan, Brittany, Amy, Kendall, TaylorRae, Mitchell, Chad and Curtis; one great-grandson, Ryan; three brothers, Tony, Len and Larry; four sisters, Thelma, Dorothy, Eleanor and Judy;… will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va. Irene Wright Mathews, 88, of Wytheville died Monday, Oct. 22, 2008. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Revs. Norman Wilhoit and Jeff Callahan officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. She was born April 1, 1920, in West Virginia, daughter of the late Clarence and Myrtle Spraker Wright. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Luther… Gerald McCaul, 88, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, October 20, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. McCOY, Elder James A., a native of Kingston, N.C., departed this life Thursday, October 16, 2008. He was the pastor of St. Paul Holy Church in Lively, Va. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Ethel Mae McCoy; son, Keith C. McCoy; two daughters, Debra R. McCoy and Loretha Sherman; grandchildren, Shante and Sharmae Harris; five sisters, Rose Davis, Alma Morris, Ester Bellamy (Johnny), Thelma McCullery (Charles) and Joyce Grady (James); mother-in-law, Mary Jane Brown; two sisters-in-law, Elder Shirley… Ruth Aleeta Young McMillan, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg, Va. She was born in Junction City, Ore., on April 27, 1916, in a white clapboard house built by her father, George W. Young for his wife, Lilly Appleby, and their eight children of whom Ruth was the youngest. She was married to Gilbert Lowell McMillan for 58 years, from 1939 to 1997. They met at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth and began their teaching careers in rural Idaho. She continued teaching elementary… Leatha Ann Miller, 84, of Wytheville died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. Funeral service was held Sunday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery with American Legion Post 9 conducting graveside military rites. She was born July 8, 1924, in Richmond, daughter of the late John Mills and Annie Lee. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eberett Lee Miller. Survivors include a son, Eric Mario Miller of… MINES, Errick S., departed this life October 21, 2008. His remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later. Minor Jr., Deacon Jessie "Pete" MINOR, Deacon Jessie "Pete" Jr., 85, of Maidens, Va., well-known deacon of St. Marks Baptist Church and leader of the Ushers March throughout the Goochland and Richmond area, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. His remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. Rose Marie "Ree" Mondrage, 86, of Abingdon passed away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Born in Clintwood, she was a daughter of the late Dewey and Marilyn Mullins. She was a resident of Sandlick in Dickenson County before moving to Abingdon in 1978. She was baptized into the Freewill Baptist Church in Clintwood. She was preceded in death by a son, Bill Mondrage; an infant granddaughter, Kathryn Cox; two sisters, Ruby Hicks and Kathryn Wright. Survivors include her husband,… . She and Bill moved to Edisto Island, S.C., where they made many friends and enjoyed golfing, crabbing, and entertaining, and if a guest was lucky, Louise would play the guitar and sing. Shortly after her husband passed away, Louise returned to Virginia Beach. She moved into and joined the family of friends at Chesapeake House on the Bay where she served on the Social Committee. Louise is survived by her son, Benjamin Shaner; daughter, Susan Shaner; and Susan's children, Juan Carlos Shaner and Benjamin… MORELLI, Ralph J., 71, of Midlothian, died Monday, October 20, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Katherine A. Morelli; four daughters, Lisa Ann Armstrong and her husband, Gary M. Armstrong, Pamela Jean Sanderford, Susan Lynn Schwabe and her husband, John F. Schwabe, and Patricia Louise Monroe and her husband, Joseph Edmunds Monroe Jr.; four grandchildren, Christopher Michael Armstrong, Chase Ryan Sanderford, Madeline Grace Monroe and Lauren Elizabeth Monroe; two sisters, Mary Louise LaForest and Patsy… s will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, October 24, 2008, at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, with Pastor William Staton officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Church of the Brethren Cemetery north of Keezletown. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday evening, October 23, 2008, at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Broadway Athletic Program, 269 Gobbler Drive, Broadway, Va. 22815. Online condolences may be sent to the family at… MORRIS, Pierrie Harold, 73, of Ruckersville, died at his residence on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Born April 21, 1935 in Rockingham County, he was the son of the late Milviney Frazier Morris and Thomas Morris. He was also preceded in death by a son, Roger Wayne Morris. Pierrie was a machine operator with Philip Morris & Co. He grew up in Rockingham County, moved to Richmond and spent his remaining years in Greene County. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Thelma L. Morris; three sons, Wallace,… MORRIS, Vanessa "Boo," passed away October 17, 2008. She is survived by three sisters, Yolanda, Gayle and Veronica; brother, William; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, 1 p.m., at Trinity Baptist Church, 2811 Fendall Ave. Pastor A. Lincoln James officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. Memorial contributions should be made… MURPHY, Kenneth, 57, of Richmond, Va., died Sunday, October 19, 2008 at his home. He is survived by his parents, Jack and Evlynn Murphy of Lake Monticello, Va.; one son, David Murphy of Grape Vine, Texas; two daughters, Kimberly Murphy of Grape Vine, Texas, and Kerry Murphy-Hammond and her husband, John; and a granddaughter, Delaney, all of Columbia, Va.; two brothers, Thomas Murphy and his wife, Mary, of Crofton, Md., and Donald Murphy and his wife, Karen, of Merrick, N.Y.; one sister, Debbie Murphy of… Nellie Mae Bayse Neese, 93, of Pulaski, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va. Katherine Dobbins (Kathy) Neff, 52, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Beverly Warren Padgett, 77, of Fieldale, Va., died on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Arrangements by CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va. Genevieve P. Pantera HERTFORD - Genevieve Posluszny Pantera, 92, of the 100 block of Nixon St. and formerly of Fayetteville, died Oct. 20, 2008. She will be cremated and her ashes interred in Buffalo. Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge. Mr. Ernest Parham, 78, of 505 S. Jefferson St., Petersburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at the Waverly Healthcare Center, Waverly. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, now serving from three locations, (804) 732-7841. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com. Mr. Preston Parker, 91, of 201 Epps St., Hopewell, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director; (804) 458-5357. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com. s 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at the Perdue Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Givens Funeral Home, Pearisburg, Va. s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rador W. Vaden officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Flowers would be appreciated and memorial contributions may be made to Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress Street, N.E., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Friends may call any time after noon on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the McCoy Funeral… Doretha M. Pernell NORFOLK - Doretha M. Pernell of the 700 block of E. 27th St. passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, in her home. She was born in Red Springs, N.C., to the late William and Ruth Mckoy. She was the widow of Leon R. Pernell. She was a trustee at First United Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two sisters, Maxine Lightner and Myrtle Hogue; one brother, William Harold McKoy (Pearle); two special nieces, Joanne V. Brickhouse (Michael Sr.) and Doretha High (Zeb Sr.); and a host of nieces,… Ms. Velma Gail Pittman, 53, of 5112 W. Run Road, Charles City, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at Johnston-Willis Hospital. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director; (804) 458-5357. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com. PLOTKIN, Nathan "Nate," 57, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., died October 19, 2008. Nate came to this area from Danville, Va., where he was co-owner of Quality Construction Company in Danville, Va. He was an avid boater and a licensed captain. He was a strong supporter of Pinion, Inc. for Special Olympics. Predeceased by his son, Michael Lanze Plotkin, he is survived by his loving wife, Teresa; grandson, Michael Lanze Plotkin II; his brother, Marc Plotkin; his sister, Adelle Jacobs; daughter-in-law,… s. Our prayers are with him, and also for the men and women who are serving our country, and may we bring them home safely. The family will receive friends at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel, today from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of The Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Church of the Holy Family with the burial following at St. Mary's Cemetery in Norfolk., Charities will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Baylake United Methodist Church, 4300 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baylake United Methodist Church., Charities Catherine Random, 82, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Wanda Lewandowski White. Mrs. Random was preceded in death by her husband, Richard G. Random, and a son, Richard J. Random. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Colonial Heights, and the Federal Bureau of Prison Retirees. Mrs. Random is survived by her daughters, Joan Humphrey of Torrington, Conn., and Pamela J. Browning of Colonial… REECE, Florene Brockwell, 88, of Hanover, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008. She is survived by her son, William C. "Chris" and his wife, Debbie Sterling; and several cousins. She was employed by the federal government her entire working career. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 22, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home's Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 23, at Westover Church, 6401 John Tyler… In loving memory of David H. Richardson, born March 17, 1953, in Petersburg, Va., passed away peacefully at his home in Chester, Va., on Oct. 16, 2008, following a chronic illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winston H. Richardson and Frances P. Richardson. He graduated from Colonial Heights High School in 1972 and received a B.A. from St. Leo College. He was a former longtime employee of Phillip Morris. He is survived by his daughter, Amber M. Richardson; and gradson, William "Caleb"… will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2008, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Wytheville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the National Parkinson Foundation. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ROSE, Betty S., born September 5, 1931, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton C. Rose; and son-in-law, Timothy H. Edwards. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Joseph C. Rose (Gloria), Jeri Rose Edwards, Jeffrey P. Rose (Cheryl) and Joanie Rose Burnham (Chip); nine grandchildren, Timmy H. Edwards Jr., Stephanie Love, Kerri Waldo, Kristi Wade, J.C. Rose, Natalie Rose, Becca Rose, Paul Burnham, Tracey Burnham; and two great-grandchildren,… . Friends may call on Thursday afternoon, October 23, 2008, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Special thanks to the Bradley Family and the 49ers Club. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com. A funeral service for Mrs. Sarah J. Scott will be held at noon Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Jeffery R. Reaves Sr., senior pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 11:30 a.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 11 a.m. at 3421 Frances St., Petersburg, the day of the services and maybe contacted by calling (804) 863-2425. Family members and… s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, Va. SISMANI, Stamatia "Stella," passed away peacefully Sunday, October 19, 2008, in Athens, Greece. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late John and Katherine Petropoulos. Stella moved to Greece with her mother and her two brothers, Constantine and Theodoros, in the late 1930s for their graduate and postgraduate studies. On December 25, 1948, she married Dr. Dimitrios A. Sismanis, and they lived in Athens, Greece thereafter. She loved and frequently visited her birthplace, where… will be held 3 p.m. on Wednesday October 22, 2008, at Twin County Funerals Sanctuary, Galax, Va. s will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. s will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2008, in the chapel of Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va. In Loving Memory of Keith L. SOWERS September 22, 1967 October 22, 2004, Our lives will be forever changed without you here with us. We miss you more than words can ever express., Thank you Lord for saving my soul, Thank you Lord for making me whole, Thank you Lord for giving to me, Thy great salvation so full and free, Love,, Mom, Brothers, Family and Friends will be held 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church in the sanctuary with the Rev. Gary Schroeder officiating. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Herbert and Sylva Endowed Scholarship Fund. Payment should be made to the Virginia Tech Foundation and mailed to the Department Office, 216 Hutcheson Hall (0402), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 24061. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va. STONE, Diane Overbey, 60, of Stony Creek, formerly of Richmond, went to be with the Lord October 20, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Jim Stone, pastor of Sappony Baptist Church in Stony Creek; daughter, Karen "Mandy" Mata; parents, Frank and Joyce Overbey; and other loving family and friends. Diane grew up attending Jahnke Road Baptist Church. Her family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be… s will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at the West Galax United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joe Carrico and the Rev. Rodney Christman officiating. Burial will follow at the Monta Vista Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to West Galax United Methodist Church or the Galax Rescue Squad. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.vaughanguynn.com Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax, Va., is serving the family. time at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Episcopal Church Building Fund, 901 Parkwood Dr., Harrisonburg, Va. 22801 or Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund, 30 Huntington Blvd., Roanoke, Va. 24012. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131 . Ethel Coburn Taylor ROBERSONVILLE - Ethel Coburn Taylor, 85, died Oct. 20, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. today in Biggs Funeral Chapel. TAYLOR, Juanita K., 79, of Ashland, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Frank G. Taylor; one son, Ralph F. Taylor and his wife, Audrey; two daughters, Deborah Greene and her husband, Jimmy, and Sandra Mills and her husband, Russell; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three brothers. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 22, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home's Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, where… Lucille V. Taylor PORTSMOUTH - Lucille V. Taylor, 96, passed away Oct. 19, 2008. Mrs. Taylor was a member of Alexander Baptist and a former member of Cradock Baptist Church. Mrs. Taylor is survived by a daughter, Leah Schafer of Chesapeake; two sons, Donald Taylor and wife Dorothy of Miami and Richard Taylor of Portsmouth; a daughter-in-law, Dorothy S. Taylor; 11 grandchildren, Lon Carver, Sara Cooley, Donald R. Taylor, Susan Espada, Jeannine Guarino, Tony Taylor, Karen Shumaker, Tammy Asbury, Kathy Coburn,… TAYLOR, Sharon Lea, 70, of Stafford, Va., formerly of Tacoma, Wash., passed away Monday, October 20. The eldest of 11 children, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; daughter, Nancy Hodge; father, Donald McClellan; brothers, Ed and Randy. She is survived by her mother, Adeline Nordman of Tacoma, Wash.; siblings, Shan, Kate, Mike, Gerry, B-bomb, Linda, Tony and Heidi; eight children, Ken, Susie, Patty, Don, Brenda, Mary, Sunny and Andrew. She also leaves 22 grandchildren, eight… Thomas, Lois Stevens (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Lois Stevens THOMAS who died 20 years ago today while vacationing in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Remembering Mama, by Doris Bralley, Twenty years ago today,, You went to Tennessee, For just a little vacation, You were happy as you could be., Your family stayed home busy, With their usual things., Never once expecting, The sadness the day would bring., The call came to our Daddy,, Our dear mama was gone., Never to be returning, To her earthly home., Going Home inscribed on your casket,, Two… s will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. . Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, 315 Myers, Lexington, Va. 24450. The family wishes to express a very special thank you to their family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, doctors and Dr. Brian Bolinger, Family Mentor, Timmy Byers, and Rockbridge Area Hospice, for their time and loving support during Glenn's struggle with cancer. Psalms 118 v.17 I will not die, but live, and proclaim what the Lord has done., Arrangements by… Helen K. Thornberg CASHVILLE - Helen Barbara Kilmon Thornberg, 87, died Oct. 18, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church. Williams-Onancock Funeral Home is in charge. will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, in the chapel of Horne Funeral Home with Pastor T. Michael Bond officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home., "Gone, but not forgotten.", .com. will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2008, at Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, Va. UMSTEAD, Scott Douglas, of Pineville, La., born in Richmond, Va., on May 8, 1972 to David and Pam Umstead, passed away on October 19, 2008, at the age of 36. He attended schools in Nottoway and Chesterfield counties. In his early years, he enjoyed being the "big brother" and teaching Lee his numbers and colors. He liked riding bikes and horses, and playing with his favorite dog, Kodi. Due to the progression of his disease (MPS III-A, Sanfilippo syndrome), he spent the last 14 years in the loving… Janet Marr Bailey Janet Marr Bailey, 74, of Palmyra, Virginia, died Sunday, October 19, 2008. Born on September 7, 1934 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Ralph D. Marr and Ruth H. Marr. She is survived by two daughters, Joy Jenkins and her husband, Dennis, and Jane Moubray and her husband, Steve; one son, John D. Bailey of Palmyra, Virginia; a grandson, David Miller; and granddaughter, Terry Lynn Moubray. Also surviving are two sisters, Ruth Wood of Severna Park, Maryland, and Lois… Michael Allan VanValkenburg, 62, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441. VASSE, Kay Ellen, 64, of Richmond and Lancaster, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008, after a valiant struggle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Dick Vasse; her mother, Lucile Blue; her brother, Lynn Blue Jr.; her sister, Sara Blue; two nieces, Mary Amber Blue and Erika Blue; and one nephew, David Blue. Mrs. Vasse was a retired teacher for the Henrico County Technical Center. She was a past president of Delta Kappa Gamma. Mrs. Vasse was well-traveled in her early years, with friends on several… Oct 22, 2008 Virginia W. Dalton Trent, 75, of Patrick Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. She was born in Patrick County on Oct. 19, 1933, to Charlie and Lillie Mae Wagoner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Haley Dalton; a son, Steve Dalton; five brothers, Percy, Robert, Clarence, Banner and Jack Wagoner; and one sister, Ruth Pilson. Surviving are her husband, Aaron Gene Trent of Patrick Springs; two sons, Teddy… Arlene K. Vurnakes, 74, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. Michael Waddell NORFOLK - Michael Waddell, 44, of the 2300 block of Atlanta Ave., died Oct. 18, 2008, in the hospital. Mr. Waddell, a native of Portsmouth, was a teacher's assistant for Portsmouth and Suffolk public school systems. Michael is survived by his mother, Evelyn Waddell; brother, Donald Waddell; aunts, Pearle Suite, Sue Allen and Maliza Woodis; nephew, Alton Waddell II; niece, India Waddell; beloved grandnieces, Kenyada Waddell, Makkia Waddell, Aliah Waddell; and brother-in-law, Earl Peele.… s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Joseph A. Keaton officiating. The interment will be in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call for viewing until 4 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis and viewing will resume at 5 p.m. at the church. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com. William R. Wade, 81, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441. 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.… Robert E. Whiteman CHESAPEAKE - Robert E. Whiteman, 72, passed away Oct. 16, 2008. Services will be private. Cremation Society of Hampton Roads is in charge. s will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at the Snowville Baptist Church with the Rev. Neil Wood officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, October 21, 2008, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to either the Carilion Hospice, 700 Randolph St., Suite 210, Radford, Va. 24141 or to the Snowville Baptist Church, 5296 Lead… WHITLOW, Norman Ellis, 77, of Richmond, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen Raynor; five nephews, Michael O'Quinn, Edward Ross Whitlow, Mark Martin, Bill Martin and Douglas D. Raynor; niece, Allyson McCarson; and sister-in-law, Gaynelle Whitlow. Norman was born the son of Robert DeShazo Whitlow and Annie Ellis Whitlow. He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran who served three tours in Vietnam. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 23, in… of praise, worship, and fellowship will be held at Kempsville Presbyterian Church, 805 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, 495-1913, led by Pastor Nate Atwood and Rabbi Joseph Rosenfarb of Beth Messiah Congregation in Norfolk. Please visit Professor Williams' website at, for background vita, online books, articles, etc. Also, you will find there his personal testimony in the preface of his online book, "A Theological Pilgrimage". WILLIAMS, Earl Allen, went to be with the Lord October 21, 2008, after a short battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lois and Mixon Williams; two brothers, Roy and Kenneth Williams; his mother-in-law, Vivian Garrett; and his brother-in-law, Leonard Johnston. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Debra Dee Williams; three daughters, Bonnie Williams, Terry Williams Miller and her husband, Wayne, of Richmond, and Amy Williams of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; one adored grandson,… WILSON, Elmer D., 89, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Dorothy Kinton Wilson; daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn W. and Arnold A. Horner; granddaughter, Kelsey; sister, Edith Hobbs and her husband, V. Lawrence Hobbs Sr., of Stony Creek; one niece and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert E. and Madge Ryder Wilson; sister, Eileen Gasser; brothers, Herbert E. Wilson Jr. and Mark E. Wilson. Mr. Wilson served… 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, Pigg River Community Center. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount, Va. WOODS, Joseph P. Sr., 84, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly W. Howard. He is survived by his beloved wife, Viola S. Woods; daughter and son-in-law, Marilynn and Layne Howard; son, Joseph P. Woods Jr.; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sisters, Grace Butler, Mae Baker, Colean Johnson, Ethel Dunkum, Dorothy Badgett, Catherine Badgett; brother and sister-in-law, John and Barbara Woods. The family will receive… will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. |
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