| s will be held Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Tommy Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday or at the residence at any time. Arrangements by Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, Va. BERGMAN, Adelaide Hubbard, 91, formerly of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on October 26, 2008. Born and raised in Brookline, Mass., she trained to be a concert cellist at the New England Conservatory of Music, where she received her degree in 1940. While in Conservatory, she spent summers at the Berkshire Music Center in Tanglewood, Mass., sharing the stage with her childhood friend, Leonard Bernstein. Married in 1942 to Rabbi Leo A. Bergman, the two moved to Rockford, Ill. before her husband, who… BEVERLY, Mrs. Cornelia, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on October 25, 2008. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving her family. 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. Ben H. Bolen was born on September 16, 1917, at Fancy Gap, Va., to the marriage of Marcus M. and Myrtle Snow Bolen. He departed this life on Friday, October 24, 2008, leaving as survivors, his wife, Edith C. Bolen, of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Phyliss Bolen, of Gaithersburg, Md.; and a multitude of good friends from all around this great country. He received his education at Hillsville High School, Hillsville, Va. and Emory and Henry College, of Emory, Va. and later at Virginia Tech,… BOLEN, Ben H., was born on September 16, 1917 at Fancy Gap, Virginia, to the marriage of Marcus M. and Myrtle Snow Bolen. He departed this life on Friday, October 24, 2008 leaving as survivors, his wife, Edith C. Bolen of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Phyliss Bolen of Gaithersburg, Maryland; and a multitude of good friends from all around this great country. He received his education at Hillsville High School, Hillsville, Virginia, Emory and Henry College of Emory, Virginia, and later at… s 2 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2008, at Bishops Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home. 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… James W. (Buster) Brooks, 94, of Pearisburg, Va., died on Saturday, October 25, 2008. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski, Virginia will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in Fair View Cemetery, Buchanan by Pastor Michael Huffaker. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. 366-0707. . Condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities Carnera Jr., Andrew J. (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Andrew J. (Joe) Jr. CARNERA 10/27/1961 12/27/2007, Happy Birthday Joe!, We love and miss you more each day., Love,, Mom, Dad, Lisa & Doug Melissa Lynn Brooks (Missy) Carper, 44, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 24, 2008. She was a member of First Baptist Church and had fought a valiant fight with breast cancer. She was active in Breast Cancer Awareness Programs and was a nurse at Roanoke Orthopaedic Center. She was a 1983 graduate of Patrick Henry High School. She is survived by her husband, James A. Carper; son, Andrew C. Carper; daughter, Alayna C. Carper; her loving parents, Hubert and Jean Dillon Brooks; many… 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… 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… Oct 27, 2008 Christine Watts Barko of Martinsville died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville is handling arrangements. Lessie H. Clark NORFOLK - On Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, after a long illness, Lessie Lee Hathaway Clark, 87, formerly of 1701 Melon St., Norfolk, went home to be with the Lord. Lessie died at her daughter's home in Chesapeake surrounded by her loving children. Lessie was born June 6, 1921, in Edenton, N.C., to the late Hattie J. and Thomas "Tom" Hathaway. She later moved to Norfolk where she married the late Russell A. Clark Sr. She resided there until the onset of her illness, when, in 1998,… Helen Chapman Cobbs, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. s will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Lotz Funeral Home Chapel in Roanoke with the Rev. Ron Thompson and Pastor Steve Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 27, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home or you many call at your convenience. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. Condolences may be made at www.lotzfuneralhome.com. DUGSPUR- Avis H. Collier, 81 of Dugspur, VA went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Mr. Collier was born in Dugspur on October 10, 1927, the last surviving member of the six children of O.C. Collier and Mattie Webb Collier. Avis was a retired Texaco/Citgo dealer and member of Bethel Brethren in Christ Church, as well as former four-term member of the Carroll County Board of Supervisors, former member of the Carroll County School Board, and Dugspur Rescue Squad founding member. Construction… 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… DAVIS, Marilyn T., 60, of Sandy Hook, passed away October 25, 2008. She is survived by her very devoted husband, Donald E. Davis; daughter, Christina M. Neale and her husband, Howard; one grandson, Connor D. Neale; brother, Edward Skoog; and close family friends, David and Jennifer Wax, David and Christy Steward, and Anthony and Dale Winslow. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., also where a funeral service… DAVIS, Mrs. Mattie M., of Richmond, departed this life October 22, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Johnson (Marvin); one son, William C. Davis Sr.; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; one brother, Phillip Gilchrist; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts., where funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 28, at 1 p.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. DAVIS, Melba Benton, left this world from her home after a brave battle with cancer Saturday, October 18, 2008. She is survived by her loving son and caregiver, Donald Eugene Davis; and her loving pet companion, Duchess. She is also survived by her sisters, Arlene Davis and Lola Stovall; brothers, Graydon Donaldson and Thayne Benton; loving friend, Margie Conor; and nieces, Bonnie Pennington and Loree Michaels. Services will be held at Westhampton Memorial Park on November 1, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of… s will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Coyner Springs Cemetery, Botetourt County. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. Oct 27, 2008 The funeral for Doris Purdy Craig, 75, of 60 Windsong Lane, Martinsville, who died Oct. 23, 2008, was held Sunday at Norris Funeral Service with Minister Don Forrester and the Rev. Doug Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were John Cassell, Gene Riggs, Daniel Riggs, Tim Dalton, J.C. Campbell, Paul Cassell, Daniel Craig, John R. Smith and Tony Cassell. DOYLE, Frances S., 64, of Jarratt, died Friday, October 24, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Gene Doyle Sr.; her children, Tommy G. Doyle Jr. and Todd A. Doyle, both of Jarratt, Lisa Doyle Whitehead and husband, Bryan of Disputanta and Patrick A. Doyle of Jarratt; six grandchildren, Megan Elizabeth Whitehead, Bryan Keith Whitehead Jr., Emily Rose Whitehead, Jordan Claire Whitehead, Andrew Sykes Doyle and Lauren Doyle. Mrs. Doyle was preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Sykes Griffith. She was… will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park in Norfolk. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. in Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to An Achievable Dream, 10858 Warwick Blvd., Suite A, Newport News, VA 23601., Charities s will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Michael Huffaker will officiate. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. s will be conducted Monday, October 27, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Goldstein and the Rev. Greg Webb officiating. Interment will follow in the Reesedale Cemetery, Ironto. Friends may call any time after 12 noon Sunday and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg. EDWARDS, Sharon T. , 57, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 25, 2008. She was predeceased by her father, James Traylor Sr.; son, Robert Erb; and a sister, Beverly Traylor. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Edwards; mother, Viola B. Traylor; son, Ronald Erb Jr.; daughter, Joy E. James; son, Kevin Edwards; brother, James Traylor Jr.; and 11 grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 28, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at… 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… at 3 p.m. in Back Bay Christian Assembly, 1212 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Back Bay Christian Assembly. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road, is handling arrangements., 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… Marshall E. Fiorini, 91, of Wytheville, died Saturday, October 25, 2008. Arrangements by Grubb Funeral Home. Wayne Graham Fisher, 65, of Max Meadows died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at his residence. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Donald E. Drake and Pastor Charles Wright officiating. Interment will be in West End Cemetery with American Legion Post 9 conducting graveside military rites. He was born Sept. 2, 1943, in Wytheville, son of the late Robert A. and Margaret Dodgion Fisher. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He was a retired brick… Doris Elizabeth Flora CHESAPEAKE - Doris Elizabeth (Foster) Flora passed away Oct. 22, 2008. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Oakey's East Chapel with Dr. Michael Conn and Pastor Donald Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909. Orian J. Forrest Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Services for Orian J. "Odie" Forrest Jr. will be held at 2 p.m. today in Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount, N.C. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. GLOVER, Katherine (Kittie), 73, of Goochland, Va., departed this life Sunday, October 26, 2008. Remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. . {254-3000}. GORRELL, Mr. Robert Pinkney, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Moses Cone Hospital. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 11 a.m. in Grace United Methodist Church and burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. Bob was a life resident of Greensboro and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Palmer Gorrell and Mary Turner Gorrell, and by his older brother, Joseph Palmer Gorrell. Mr. Gorrell was born January 20, 1931. He attended the Darlington School for Boys in Rome,… will be conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. from Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford. s will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909. Eula J. Greer, 49, of Rural Retreat died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at her residence. Funeral service was held Thursday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Derek Cowan officiating. A graveside service was held Friday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m. at the Greer Family Cemetery in Rural Retreat. She was born June 30, 1959, in Galax. She is survived by her husband, Perry B. Greer Jr. of Rural Retreat; son, Josh Greer of the home; daughter, Doddie Greer of the home; parents, J.L. and… 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… s will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 2 p.m. at Diamond Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Butterworth officiating. Interment will follow in the Diamond Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. Elna Maidelle Hatcher, 83 , of Hillsville, Passed away on October 15, 2008. She was born on August 20, 1925 to the late David Clarence and Laura Elizabeth Hatcher. She was preceded in by one sister, Iona Faye Burgess. Survivors Brothers and Sister-in-laws Bert and Linda Hatcher Donnie Royce and Jo Ann Hatcher David C. Hatcher, Jr. and Madeline Hatcher Nephews Lane Hatcher Gary Hatcher Darrell Hatcher Vincent Hatcher Victor Hatcher Chad Hatcher Nieces Charliene and Lindel Belcher Lori and Ben Greenfield… s will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2008, from the Airlee Court Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Baldwin officiating. Burial to follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. HENDLEY, Rosa Sinclair, 90, passed away October 25, 2008. "Polly" walked through this world with class and style always willing to share a piece of candy and sometimes a little pocket change. She worked for the A & P Tea Co. for 40 years. Upon retiring, she found her true calling as Santa's devoted helper at Miller & Rhoads. She was a dedicated member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. She is survived by nephew, Kenneth Forstmann; nieces, Brandy Salmons, Mary Scott (Michael) and Linda… celebrating her life will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008, in the Richfield Nursing Home, the Jane Morgan Harris Chapel with Chaplin Tom Clay officiating. Inurnment will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, at Lee Cemetery in Craig County. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707. s 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Jackson Memorial Hall, VMI Campus. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service. HILKER, John Hamilton 78, of Charlottesville, died on Friday, October 24, 2008. He was born May 3, 1930 in Front Royal. He was the son of the late Ralph John Hilker and Kathleen White Hilker. Mr. Hilker was a graduate of Duke University, a member of the Duke Chapel Choir and the Duke Men's Glee Club. He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. He was also a member of and sang with the Oratorio Society of Charlottesville-Albemarle, and retired with 37 years of service from State Farm… Vernon Milton Hinton GATESVILLE - Vernon Milton Hinton, 77, of Hall Lane, died Oct. 24, 2008. A funeral will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Lebanon Grove Baptist Church. Stallings Funeral Home is in charge. s. Burial will follow in the Rome-Proctorville Cemetery, in Proctorville, Ohio. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com. HORNER, Carol J., age 63, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Richmond, Va., died unexpectedly Thursday, October 23, 2008. She was Director of the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism, located at the University of Maryland. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vivian B. Jones. She is survived by her father, F. Overton Jones and his wife, Kathryn; one sister, Vee J. Davis and her husband, Guy; two stepbrothers, Bryan and Gary Jones; one nephew, Gary Davis; and one niece, Carla Davis. A funeral service… Wayne E. Hovencamp Sr., 65, of Wytheville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. Funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ed Richardson officiating. Interment was in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens at Rural Retreat with American Legion Post 9 conducting graveside military rites. He was born Sept. 5, 1943, in McAfee, N.J., son of the late Everett and Thelma Reed Hovencamp. He served as a medic in the U.S.… 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 A. Jackson Sr., 57, of Wytheville died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Larry Cline and Ray Cantrell officiating. He was a retired dairy farmer. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Jerry Wheeler. Survivors include his wife, Wanda C. Jackson of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Angela C. and Larry D. Ashby; two sons and daughter-in-law, William A. "Jay" Jr. and… will be conducted at 3 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, at the Warm Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home. Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) JOHNSON, Robert Stanton, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2008 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was 80 years old. He was one seven children born to the late Sarah Cain and Floyd C. Johnson on July 27, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Navy. Mr. Johnson was stationed on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Rendova as an aircraft ordinance man from 1949 to 1952. Following graduation from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Mr. Johnson… JUSTICE, Willie Thomas, age 93, of Richmond, died on Saturday, October 25, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Lingerfelt Justice. Survivors include two sons, William T. Justice and wife, Carolyn of Wilmington N.C., Robert W. Justice and wife, Susan of Richmond; grandchildren, Katherin Schill, Teresa Justice, Barbara Justice, Deborah Robinson, Sherie Black and Pamela Justice; great-grandchildren, Kelly, Melody, Berkeley, Brittney and Thomas; great-great-grandchildren, Thomas, Madison and… will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1396 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach. LOCKE, Lizzie Moyer "Liz", n‚e Hayes, 88, of Highland Springs, left this life Friday, October 24, 2008. She was the widow of Rolen Moyer and Harry Locke. She is survived by five children and their spouses, Judy Schwerdt-feger (Charlie) of Highland Springs, Rolen Moyer (Ginger) of Disputanta, Robert Moyer (Mary) of Toano, Janet Moyer Schaale (Greg) of Claremont, Mike Locke (Lynda) of Richmond; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Evelyn Mueller and Dorothy Whitton. The… LYTHGOE, Charles W., 79, of Chesterfield, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. He was a carpenter and the husband of Frances Lythgoe. He is survived by four sons and one daughter, Tommy, Larry, Danny, Rusty, Pam; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two brothers, George Sr. and Robert Sr. The family will receive friends at the Chester Chapel of J.T.Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the… James Laddy (Sam) Martin, 60, of Goshen, Va., died Saturday, October 25, 2008. Services 1 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2008, at his residence. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, 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… s will be conducted on Tuesday, October 27, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the First Brethren Church, in Buena Vista, with Pastor Christian Becker officiating. Internment will follow at the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, Lexington. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2008, at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista. s 2 p.m. Monday at Franklin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount. s will be held 2 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2008, at Central Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. s are planned at this time. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit, to sign the online register., Charities Mildred Miles BLOXOM - Mildred Miles, 84, died Oct. 25, 2008. A funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Parksley Cemetery. Williams-Parksley Funeral Home in charge. 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… MINOR, Mr. Arthur L. Sr., departed this life, October 23, 2008. He proudly served his country in Vietnam. He is survived by five children, Mildred Christian, Mary, Arthur Jr. (Marion), Lisa, and Jamie Minor; 11 grand-children; five great-grand-children; four sisters, Mary Carter, Rosa Minor, Rachel Jones and Ruth Adams; two brothers, James Jr. and Herbert Minor; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Remains will lie in… 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,… MOORE, George E Jr.., 79, of Bon Air, passed from this life October 25, 2008. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Betsy Cosby Moore. Survivors include five children, George E. Moore III and his wife, Janet, Betsy M. Smith and her husband, Mike, John S. Moore and his wife, Donna, Margaret Moore Nealy and her husband, David, Michael Moore and his wife, Laurel; eight grandchildren, George E. Moore IV, Christy P. Moore, John S. Moore Jr., James P. Moore, Julia L. Moore, Gabriel A. Nealy,… MORRIS, Miss Joyce E., of Henrico,departed this life October 26, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later. s will be held noon on Monday, October 27, 2008, at Williams Memorial Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Rose Napolitano PORTSMOUTH - Rose Napolitano, 94, died Oct. 25, 2008. Services will be private. Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, is in charge. Oct 27, 2008 Neal “Tommy” Thomas Banks, 63, of Stuart, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Moody Funeral Home. s will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Twiford's Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is in charge. Violet Amanda Nelson, 83, of Bland died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Highland Bland Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jim Conley officiating. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m. at the Muncy Cemetery. She was born April 3, 1925, in Wythe County, daughter of the late Levi Clinton and Minerva Jane Peak Baxley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Nelson Sr.; son, Cecil Nelson Jr.; grandson, Cecil Nelson III;… Jake Senior Nicely Jr., 73, of Clifton Forge, Va., died Saturday, October 25, 2008. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge. Nancy Jane Osborne, 69, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, October 25, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. Overstreet, Rosemary Holdren (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Rosemary Holdren OVERSTREET 6/15/1938 10/27/2007, Memories of you linger in our hearts! We love you and miss you so much but we know that Heaven is more beautiful with you there!, Your Sisters,, Dorothy, Jean and Janice James A. Parham NORFOLK - James A. Parham, 79, of the 2700 block of Corprew Ave., died Oct. 23, 2008. A funeral will be held Tuesday at noon in Hale Funeral Home Chapel. will be Wednesday 11 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Tuesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grubb Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to Relay for Life Children's Walk Attn: Jean Lester, P. O. Box 958, Wytheville, Va., or to the Wythe County Rescue Squad P.O. Box 389 Wytheville Va., 24382. Arrangements by Grubb Funeral Home Wytheville. POH, Edward Joseph, 69, of Midlothian, died Saturday, October 25, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Jane N. Poh; his daughter, Ann Poh Kelly and husband, Michael; his son, Billy Poh and his wife, Tiffany; his grandchildren, Megan Poh, Joseph Kelly, William Poh, and Katharine Kelly. He is survived by brothers, Patrick and Daniel Poh; and sisters, Katherine Browning and Darlene Poh. He was retired from E.I. DuPont. He was a member of the Powhatan Lions Club, Knights of Columbus Council No. 13170, and St.… Tommy Lee Pollard, 67, of Rural Retreat died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating. A private inurnment will be held later at Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of the arrangements. COPPER HILL-Ervin Thomas Reed, 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at his home. He is survived by: one son, E. Douglas Reed of Atlanta, GA; one daughter, Katheryn (Kay) and Wayne Jacobs of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Terry Reed, Sharon McCormack, Melissa Payne and David Smith; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie Nichols of Lynchburg; two brothers, Merrill Reed of Marion, Clyde Reed of Floyd. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2008 at the Copper Hill Church of the… . The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va. s will be held noon on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. Oskar G. Rogg, 79, of Wytheville, formerly of New Milford, Conn., died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, after suffering a head injury in a fall. A memorial service was held Thursday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church. He served in the Connecticut General Assembly from 1984 to 1992, representing the 167th District (New Sherman and New Fairfield) and serving on the Appropriations Committee. Prior to his election to the General Assembly, he was a long time member of the New Milford Planning… John D. Santivasci Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - John Daniel Santivasci Sr., 83, of the 600 block of Whitechapel Drive, a retired United States Navy commander and Naval flight officer, died Oct. 23, 2008. Cmdr. Santivasci was a decorated World War II, Korean and Vietnam War veteran receiving numerous awards and citations, including the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V, the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal with Two Stars, the Navy Occupation Service Medal and Korean Service Medal with One Star. In… SAUNDERS, Kimberly, 42, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Brandon. Survivors include her seven children, Ashley, Randy, Kristina, Brooke, Makayla, Kevin and Justin; one grandson, Trey; her four sisters, Sherri, Tammy, Lisa, and Morgan; and two brothers, Brock and Forrest; mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burns; father, George Haymore; grandmothers, Hazel and Phyllis; grandfather, Dick; as well as other loving family and… is scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the church. Si requested that memorial gifts be in the form of camp scholarships to the Tidewater Boy Scout Council Tribute fund in his name. Send to: Tidewater Council Boy Scouts of America, 1032 Heatherwood Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at Pamela Smith NORFOLK - Pamela Smith passed away Oct. 25, 2008. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the home of her daughter, Kandi Smith. Cremation Society of Hampton Roads is in charge. Thomas W. Smith Jr. RICHMOND - Thomas W. Smith Jr., 89, formerly of Virginia Beach, passed away peacefully Oct. 23, 2008, after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Wright Smith; two sons, Thomas W. III (Rosie) and David (Angela); and four grandchildren, Andrew (Shannon), Leslie, Kyle and Claire. He is also survived by a sister, Mary Alice Tillotson; a brother, Hugh McIntyre Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Beryl… SMITH, Thomas W. Jr., 89, formerly of Virginia Beach, passed away peacefully October 23, 2008, after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Wright Smith; two sons, Thomas W. III (Rosie) and David (Angela); and four grandchildren, Andrew (Shannon), Leslie, Kyle and Claire. He is also survived by a sister, Mary Alice Tillotson; a brother, Hugh McIntyre Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Beryl; and a sister, Beryl Beam… STOKES, Beverly Irvin, 58, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, departed this life on October 22, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rosie Irvin. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband, Lester J. Stokes Jr.; five sisters, Bernice Moore (Eddie), Debra Coleman (Myron), Jettie Eatmon (George) Ida Tarrant and Naomi Rojas (Felix); four brothers, Frank (Mae), Henry (Pearl), Benjamin (Dorothy) and Willie (Shirelle) Irvin; one sister-in-law, Sandra Stokes; three… Ethel C. Strickland CHESAPEAKE - Ethel C. Strickland, 89, formerly of the 1100 block of Maryview Ave., went to be with the Lord Oct. 26, 2008. A native of White Plains, Va., she was the daughter of the late Willard T. and Lula Rainey Clary and the wife of the late Clifton N. "Tip" Strickland Jr. She worked for several years as a nurse and was a voting registrar. She was a member of Raleigh Heights Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir and the W.M.U. She is survived by her two sons,… STURMAN, Bertha West, 83, of Richmond, died Friday, October 24, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Sturman; and her son, William Sturman. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia S. Sanders; her grandchildren, William L. Sturman Jr., Laura S. Biltz, Katherine E. Phillips, M. Corey Hall and Zachary T. Hall; nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruby Sturman and Emma Mae Palmer. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215… Sutherland, Brenda Sue (Salyers) Brenda Sue Salyers Sutherland, age 61, of Cedar Bluff, Va., passed away Tues., Oct. 14, 2008 in a Richlands, Va., hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born in Richlands, Va., and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Sylvia Dugger Salyers. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was of the Pentecostal faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister and will be truly missed by all that knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary… at 5 p.m. at Loomis Family Funeral Home Chapel, in Apopka. His burial will be Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, in Roanoke, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor can be directed to Cornerstone Hospice, 108 West America Street, Orlando, Fla. 32801. Services entrusted to Loomis Family Funeral Home, 420 West Main Street, Apopka, Fla. 32712, (407) 880-1007. www.loomisfuneralhomes.com. Additional condolences may be sent to lotzfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke… Thompson Sr., James D. (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of James D. (J.D.) Sr. THOMPSON 12/2/1932 ~ 10/27/2000, There are no words that could ever express how much we love and miss you. Your smile and laughter will live with us forever., Wife, Gloria Thompson, Son and Wife, Dennis & Joyce Thompson, Son and Wif, e ~, Kenneth & Kathy Thompson, Grandson and Wife, Joshua & Jackie Thompson, Great-Grandson, Jaxen Thompson, Granddaughter and Husband, ~ Christy & Robert Dean, Great-Granddaughter, Gabrielle Dean 2 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. THORNTON, Mrs. Catherine, of Richmond, departed this life October 22, 2008. She is survived by one son, Kevin L. Thornton; one grandson, Kevin Ivan Thornton Jr.; three sisters, Lillie Venable, Gladys Davis and Edna Shackleford; one brother, Irvin Davis; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister-in-law, Mary Davis; one brother-in-law, William Shackleford; and other relatives and friends, among them, Maggie Plummer and Wilma Alexander. She was a member of the Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Alpha Zeta Chapter.… Frank Tolley, 80, of Iron Gate, died Sunday, October 26, 2008. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge. TURNER, Ms. Ella Mae, of Richmond, departed this life October 25, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. Kathryn M. Umphlett EDENTON - Kathryn Mizelle Umphlett, 73, of Paradise Road, died Oct. 25, 2008, in Britthaven of Edenton. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton. Burial will follow in Beaver Hill Cemetery. Friends may join the family today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home and other times at the home of her daughter, 124 Jackson St., Edenton., Charities Russell Edward Carter, Sr. Russell Edward Carter, Sr. of Alanthus, Virginia passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008, in Alanthus. Mr. Carter was retired. He is survived by five daughters, Ann F. Carter, Elizabeth "Sandy" Carter, Brenda Carter, Susan Carter and Lisa Dinkins; three sons, Russell E. Carter, Jr., Gary Carter and Paul Gaskins; granddaughters, Brittany, Jayneice and Jaylyn; two brothers, Edward and Otis; one sister, Carnell; a great-granddaughter, Janilya and a host of other relatives… VANCE, Earl Junior, 68, of Cordova, Tenn., and formerly of Richmond and Midlothian, Va., died October 24, 2008 surrounded by his loved ones in the comfort of his home. Earl was a devoted family man who dedicated his life to their support and care. He worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for 26 years until his retirement in 2002. He began his professional career right out of high school with Western Union, starting on the teletype and working his way up to manager over 16 years. For fun, he relayed… will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel. Burial will follow in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Masonic Rites will be conducted by Hillsville AF & AM, and Military Rites will be conducted by Hillsville VFW Post 1115. A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan Guynn McGrady is serving the family. Oct 27, 2008 Virginia Moore Capps Marcum, 89, of 192 Elam Drive, Ridgeway, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville. Arrangements will be announced by Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home. Walsh, Bernice O'Neal Beverley WALSH, Bernice O'Neal Beverley, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and dear and generous friend to many, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on October 25, 2008 at Johnston-Willis Hospital. Bernice was born at Amelia Court House, Va., on July 24, 1924, the daughter of Earl Wilson and Margaret O'Neal. Her dad died in 1930 and her mother in 1973. She is survived by her siblings Frances O. Harris and Earl Wilson O'Neal Jr. of Amelia and Charlotte Jennings of Richmond, and… Floe Ella Walters, 63, of Rockbridge Baths, died Friday, October 24, 2008. Graveside 11 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2008 at the McElwee Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. Webb, Tanya Hampton (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Tanya HAMPTON 9/4/1975 ~ 10/27/2006, Tanya,, Your beautiful smile and the sound of your laughter will be in our hearts forever. We all love and miss you., Mama (Diane) and Family will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Chapel. . Her family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Bliley's, Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Road, where a funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery., Charities WILLARD, Marjorie Avery, Professor Emeritus, born October 12, 1921, passed away October 25, 2008. She is survived by her brother, W. Eddie Willard Jr. (Shirley); nieces, Karen Thomas (Al), and Kimberly Kruger (Jack); nephews, Steve Willard, Jeff Willard and Chuck Willard (Pamela); great-nephews, Travis and Daniel Kruger, and Jake Thomas; and numerous first cousins. Marjorie graduated from Hagerstown High School, Hagerstown, Md., Class of 1940. She received a B.S. degree from Madison College (JMU), Class of… s 11 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2008, in the Salem Baptist Church. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, in Salem, 540-389-5441. WRENN, Dr. Hugh O., 83, of Richmond, died Saturday, October 25, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Van Brunt Wrenn; his children, Lewis R. Wrenn, Anne D.W. Poulson and her husband, Richard and Ellen M. Wrenn; a stepson, Leighton Klevana and his wife, Chandler; four grandchildren, Hundley Poulson, Anna Blair Poulson, Elizabeth Klevana and Leighton W. Klevana. Dr. Wrenn was born in Richmond in 1925. He attended Hampden Sydney College before joining the Navy during World War II. He as a graduate of the… WUEST, Virginia Cross, widow of William L. (Jim) Wuest, died peacefully in her home October 25, 2008 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lola White Cross and John N. Cross; and a nephew, Ralph E. Mills Sr. She is survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews; a special great-niece, Lora Mills Brown and husband, David; and a special great-nephew, Ralph E. Mills Jr. and wife, Shelli; three special great-great-nephews, Seth, Mason and William Mills; great-great-niece, Jessica Peters; a… |
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