| Raymond McCoy Agee, 86, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. He joined his loving wife of 63 years, Hattie LaPrade Agee. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn Agee and Donna, Michael Agee and Debby, and Charles Agee and Vanessa; daughter and son-in-law, Donna Agee Hartsel and Robert; grandchildren, Heather A. Barnard and husband, John, Monica Haddock and husband, David, Shannon Agee, Tamara A. Scheib and husband, Clay, Brandon Agee, Jessica Agee, Lauren Agee, Jason… Socorro Marie Aguirre, of Colonial Heights, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Manuel Gonzales and Petra Martinez. Mrs. Aguirre is survived by her husband, George Aguirre; four sons, James Richard Aguirre and wife Kaye of Newport News, Edward George Aguirre and wife Colleen of Raleigh N.C., John Thomas Aguirre and wife Rita of Poquoson, Patrick Joseph Aguirre and wife Debra of Midlothian; two daughters, Victoria A. Conner and husband Robert of Colonial Heights,… William Michael (Mike) Allen, 53, of Bedford, Va., died on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Roanoke on December 18, 1954, a son of Helen Virginia Cocke Allen of Bedford and the late William Rucker Allen. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Mark Steven Allen; a sister, Brenda Allen Johnson and husband, Benny; three nephews, William Kendall Allen, John David Allen and Bryan Steven Allen. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at BurchMessier… ANDERSON, William A., of Richmond, formerly of Louisa, Virginia departed this life October 25, 2008. He was employed for many years by DuPont and Virginia Power. He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Roberta Wright (Andre) of Richmond, Va., son, William A. Anderson Jr. (Melody) of Charlottesville, Va.; two sisters, Willie Mae Hunter (Howard) Louisa and Nora Christmas of Louisa, Va.; four brothers, Clarence Anderson of Richmond, Va., Lewis Anderson Sr. (Brenda), Jessie Anderson (Clarissa), both of… Italo Flavio Angiolini, 93, of Bedford, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral & Crematory, 586-3443. Oct 30, 2008 Anne Hawkins Wyllie, 88, of Martinsville and formerly of Galax, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joel and Addie Hawkins. Surviving are a son, Alfred Scales Wyllie III of Apex, N.C.; one sister, Hazel Hawkins Jackson of Hillsville; one niece; two nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Twin County Funerals in Galax with Pastor Cas Horton officiating. The family will receive friends at… Lucy Lena Atkinson, 96, of Shawsville, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Kevin Meadows officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cave Spring Rescue Squad or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. s 2 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2008, Gethsemane Baptist Church, Radford. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford, Va. at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Pastor Ron Young and Mr. Charles W. Benway Jr. will officiate. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home , 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000. Thomas Alan Baum, 76, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Ida "Bunny" Baum. He is survived by eight children, Mary, Theresa, Thomas Jr., Susie, Russell, Francis, Christina, and Joy; 13 grandchildren; and four brothers, William, John, Robert, and Richard. A gathering of friends will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday October 31, 2008, at Gardner Funeral Home. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. BECK, Thomas J. "Tommy," 24, of Mechanicsville, passed away Monday, October 27, 2008. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Jan Beck; and maternal grandparents, Cordin and Frances Morris of Greenwood, Ind. He is survived by his father, James T. Beck and stepmother, Terrie Beck; his mother, Mary Morris Beck; grandfather, Jack Beck; sister, Deena Beck; stepsister, Crystal; stepbrother, Michael Addison; his loving girlfriend, Amber D. Jenkins; as well as numerous aunts, uncles,… Carol Constance Boyer, 82, of Denver, Colo., died on Friday, October 17, 2008, at the Hospice of St. John, Lakewood, Colo. She was born July 21, 1926, at Lodi, Ohio, to Franklin and Edna Mae Younker. She married Max Boyer on August 27, 1946. He survives. She was Valedictorian of the Class of 1943 at Central High School in N. Manchester, Ind., and violinist for five years in N. Manchester Civic Symphony. She worked her way through college with a BA in chemistry, zoology and German and graduated in 1946 from… At sunset on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, God in his infinite wisdom called from labor to rest out of the beautiful garden of prayer Deaconess Delia Macklin Briggs, 85, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. For many years she and her husband, Deacon Junius Lee Briggs, resided at 606 Spain Drive, Petersburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl Harper Macklin and Junius Macklin; her daughter, the Rev. Mary Elaine Griffin; her siblings, Mrs. Eleanora Both, the Rev. Elva Stanford, Mrs.… Mary M. Brinkley NORFOLK - Mary M. Brinkley, 77, of the 800 block of B Ave., died Oct. 25, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of Graves Funeral Home. Ms. Hazel Bernice Brown Brooks was born in Harlem, N.Y. on Jan. 27, 1944, to Ruth and James Claybon Brown. She departed this life on Friday, Oct, 24, 2008, in Columbia, S.C. Hazel received her education from Washington Irving High School in New York. Until her retirement, Hazel resided in New York. She raised her three daughters in Bronx, New York and in later years moved to Mount Vernon, New York. Upon retirement, she relocated to Irmo, S.C., where she resided until her death. Hazel was an industrious… s will be held 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the First Baptist Church in Pearisburg, Va. with burial following in the Brooks Family Cemetery. Services entrusted to Lightner Funeral Services, Raleigh, N.C., and Penn Funeral Services, Pulaski, Va. Infant baby Brown died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 at the Women's Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. Remains rest at Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va., A.A. Tucker, funeral director. Infant Sakii Lenell Brown died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at Greensboro Women's Hospital, Greensboro, N.C. She is survived by her parents, Dwan Brown and Shaua Clary; sister, Kashiaya Brown; brothers, Dwan Brown Jr., Jaylon Clary and Laron Clary; paternal grandparents, Vince Brown and Thomaseane R. Brown; maternal grandparents, Andrew Clary and Deborah Clary; paternal great-grandparents, Fannie J. Brown and William A. Brown (deceased), Dorothy R. Williams (Benjamin) and Thomas W. Ridley; maternal… and a follow-up gathering is planned afterwards. Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Park Avenue Chapel, 434-845-4521, is serving the Brown family. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.whittenfuneralhome.com. BRYANT Charles Duvall Sr., 83, dearly loved husband, dad and "Pop-Pop," passed into a new life at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2008, with his family at his bedside at home, after a valiant fight with a brief illness. Generous to a fault and sought widely by family and friends for his sensible advice and helpful hand, Charlie lived every day seeking fulfillment and happiness in giving to others and appreciating the simple joys of life. An avid gardener, Charlie shared his own unique arrangements of… will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Brighton Rock AME Zion Church. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services is in charge. Carol Denise Carper passed away on Oct. 26, 2008, at the age of 47. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Andrew Carper; her mother, Helen Mann of Chester, her mother-in-law, Nell Carper of Chesterfield. She will be missed by her two sons, Brandon Waggie and Drew Carper; two granddaughters, Peyton Michele Waggie and Kinsley Nova Waggie of Colonial Heights; sister-in-law, Karen Strickler and her husband, Frank. She is also survived by her two brothers, David Mann and his wife, Lynn, of Dewitt and Wayne… Nellie Dale Cassidy, 96, of Petersburg, died on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. CHRISTIAN, Ms. Brenda L., of 1230 N. 37th Street, departed this life, October 24, 2008. She is survived by one son, Kevin Christian; her mother, Annie M. Mayo; three grand-children; three brothers, Washington (Shirley), Ronald (Margaret) Christian, and Henry Mayo; two sisters, Gloria and Dr. Frances Christian; 10 uncles; eight aunts; nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Remains will lie in state Friday 11 a.m. at St. Paul's… 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 Oressa Claud NORFOLK - Oressa Claud, 80, of the 2500 block of Cromwell Road, died Oct. 26, 2008. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, 1141 Campostella Road, Norfolk. Graves Funeral Home is handling arrangements. . In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Saint Paul United Methodist Church in memory of Ruth Williams Claytor. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Hamlar-Curtis.com. 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. COLEMAN, Allen N., 54, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, after a battle with cancer. Allen is survived by his wife of 31 years, Wanda Shelton Coleman; his mother, Ruth Wells Hubbard; his father, Neal and his wife, Pat; his sister, Wanda Overmann and her husband, Ed; two nephews and their wives, Eddie and Elizabeth Overmann and Scott and Jen Overmann and their families; mother-in-law, Estelle R. Shelton; sister-in-law, Jeannie Carneal; brother-in-law, Andy Shelton; and two nieces, April D. Williams and her… Lillie Mae Cooper WINDSOR - Lillie Mae Cooper, 66, of College St., died Oct. 28, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in Cooper's Temple Church of God in Christ, Plymouth. Gilliam Funeral Home is in charge. s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at the Rocky Mount First Church of the Brethren with the Rev. John Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave. Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. is being planned in Chapel Hill at a later date., Dr. Coulter was born in Atlanta, Ga., on January 9, 1920, to the late Norman Arthur and Carabelle Clark Coulter. Norman enjoyed spending time listening to classical music and trying his hand at amateur composition. After receiving his bachelor of science in mathematics and electrical engineering from Virginia Tech in 1941, he went to Harvard Medical School where he received his doctor of medicine in 1950. From 1950 to 1952, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow in… will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Arlington National Cemetery. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities CRUMP, Gladys Iola, age 87, of Richmond, Va., departed this life October 27, 2008 at Manor Care Nursing Facility Imperial Plaza. Surviving are her daughter, Agnes B. Brown; three sons, Joe, Fred and Charles Street; five granddaughters, two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beatrice Armstead and Marcella Braxton; host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where the family will receive friends Friday, October 31, from 6 to 7… Jacqueline W. Cullins HOBBSVILLE - Jacqueline Wilma Cullins, 61, died Oct. 24, 2008. A funeral will be Friday at 1 p.m. in Blanchard's Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Stallings Funeral Home, Gatesville, is in charge. . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities is planned for a later date. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. Our family has lost its leader. On Monday, October 27, 2008, Joseph Thomas (Joey D.) Dawyot, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Syosset, N.Y., passed away. Born in New York City to Mary and Frank Dawyot, who predeceased him, Joseph would have been 88 years old this December 24. He was the last surviving member of his family as he was predeceased by three brothers, Al, Jim and Ed; and his two sisters, Rose and Connie. Joe is survived by his five children and their spouses, Peter and Sandy Dawyot, of Salem,… . He had also worked for Lowe's. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a Vietnam veteran and member of Special Forces. He was also an avid gardener. He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Mary Eychaner of Virginia Beach; two daughters, Alana Johnson and husband Eric of Fort Bliss, Texas, and Sally Lynn DeCruz; a son, Carmen W. DeCruz and wife Unsuk of Fort Hood, Texas; several brothers and sisters; and six grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown… . Arrangements were by J.M. White Funeral Home of Henderson, N.C. George L. Deloatch PORTSMOUTH - George L. Deloatch, 66, died Oct. 25, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Fisher Funeral Home Chapel, Effingham Street. Herbert Deutsch VIRGINIA BEACH - Herbert Deutsch, 78, of the 6400 block of Auburn Drive, died Oct. 29, 2008. Services will be private. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities to be held in Hammonton, N.J. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home. will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk. Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel., Charities 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… s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008, from Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Long officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Carilion Hospice of Franklin County, 390 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151 or to Glade Hill Baptist Church, 6627 Colonial Turnpike, Glade Hill, Va. 24092. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, with her family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665… Evelyn K. Dugroo VIRGINIA BEACH - Evelyn K. Dugroo left this life in her home to be with the Lord Oct. 28, 2008. Daughter of the late Ai Alexander and Ethel Lucas Carter, she was born in Holyoke, Mass. She was a member of St. Michaels Lutheran Church. Evie was loved by all and never met a stranger. Left to cherish her loving memory are her husband of 65 years, Herbert E. Dugroo; her son, Douglas Dugroo and his wife Mary; her daughter, Kathy Ann Cloutier and her late husband Bill; along with three… s will be conducted noon on Friday, October 31, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Msgr. Thomas Miller officiating. Interment will follow at St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 30, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. 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… Featherstone Jr., James "Stoney" . Burial was held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. A viewing was held at noon Tuesday in Corprew Funeral Home with the family in the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude and deep appreciation for all who have helped them through this difficult time. Special thanks to the Medi Home Health and Hospice staff, Helen, Joyce, Deborah, Jessica and Ray. will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 31, 2008, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Cotton Hill Road), with Elder Michael Shorter presiding. Interment in the Ferguson Family Cemetery, Roanoke County with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to his wife, Paula. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 30, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. will be conducted at Forest Lawn Cemetery Saturday at 11 a.m. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive, is handling the arrangements., Charities Oct 30, 2008 The funeral for Floyd Sanders “Suede” Tinsley, 51, of 381 Diamond Hill Road, Axton, who died Oct. 27, 2008, at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Martinsville, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home. The Rev. Walter Tinsley will officiate. Burial will be in Christian View Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon until time for the service Friday and other times at 3383 Old Leaksville Road, Ridgeway, and 3725 Hobson Road,… with Masonic rites and military honors will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at Sandra J. Gavagan PORTSMOUTH - Services for Sandra Jean Gavagan will be held at 11 a.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. GLAUDE, Edward A. "Ted", 64, of Highland Springs, a retired Henrico Police Officer, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville. GOFF, Juanita Ware, 82, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2008. She was a caring and loving homemaker and mother, faithful to her Lord and family. She was a member of Sovereign Grace Church for many years. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Glenn T. Goff; five sons, Gary (Ilse), Michael (Diane), Larry (Dell), David (Dottie) and Timothy Goff; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Overton and Riley Ware; and one sister, Frances Atkins. The family… Susan Anne Goltz, 65, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. online via webcam at will be held Friday at noon in Mt. Zion AME Church, 2268 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. A period of remembrance and visitation with the family will be held today from 4 to 8 p.m. at the E. Andre Brown Funeral Establishment, 3336 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, (757) 468-2330., Charities In Loving Memory of Jonas A. GRAYBILL May 8, 1918 Oct. 30, 2005, It's been 3 years since God called you home. You're loved and missed more everyday., Until we meet again,, Love, Your Family Randolph Green CHESAPEAKE - Bishop Randolph Green, 72, of Longdale Crescent, died Oct. 27, 2008. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Bessie Selma Griffin, 101, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Richard and Mildred Wilkins Griffin, and was married for 52 years to the late Louis Taft Griffin. Mrs. Griffin was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, the Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club, the AARP, and the Woman of the Moose. Mrs. Griffin was a retired machine operator with Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company. She is survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. A… Margaret W. Gudac SUFFOLK - Services for Margaret Weaver Gudac will be held at 11 a.m. today in Nansemond River Baptist Church. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, is in charge. Hardy, Evelyn Virginia (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Evelyn Virginia HARDY 10-30-1923 6-3-2008, Happy 1st Birthday, with your precious God, Grandma. I know you're having a wonderful birthday., Love, Keeda, Bute, Rod, Var and your loving son Anthony 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… HARRIS, George Frank, died October 26, 2008, at his residence in Dillwyn, Virginia. He was born on April 1, 1915 near Manteo, in Buckingham County, Virginia to George Phillip Harris and Annie L. Nicholas Harris. He was the seventh child born in a family of 10 siblings. George was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Americus Burrell Harris; their daughter, Marcia June; son, Karl Lorenzo; his parents; and eight siblings. He graduated from Buckingham Training School, but was unable to immediately attend… A funeral service for Deacon George N. Harris will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison St., Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Eastview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 at the funeral establishment. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 10 a.m. at 2105 Anderson St., Petersburg,… Vernon T. Harris, 96, of Floyd, died Monday, October 27, 2008. He was born to Clarence and Lura Alderman Harris on September 27, 1912, near Buffalo Mountain in Floyd County. He graduated from Willis High School and then worked at Auburn Automobile Company in Indiana fitting wood trim on the 1936 line of Cords and Auburns. He then returned to Floyd to purchase run a dry cleaning business, Harris Cleaners, which he and his wife operated until 1997. He was a charter member of the Floyd Volunteer Fire… will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, 524 Cedar Road. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at HEINEN, Carol Ann, 66, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 surrounded by her immediate family. She was the widow of John Paul Heinen. She is survived by two daughters, Michele Eickhoff and Amy Riggleman; son, Scott Brown; her mother, Lucille R. McCaleb; brother, William H. McCaleb and his wife, Shirley; grandchildren, Amanda, Allison, Hailey and Brooke. The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m. Friday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10). A… HELLER, L.F. "Fred", 66, of Richmond, passed away October 28, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Wilkins Heller. He is survived by his mother, Betty Heller; brothers, William D. "Bill" Heller and Chris Heller; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Heller was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in Vietnam. He retired from Moore Cadillac after many years of service. Funeral services will be held 12 noon, Friday, at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. Interment to follow in… 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008, in the Richfield Nursing Home. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory. A funeral service for Ms. Hazel M. Hicks will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 at Good News Baptist Church, 1920 Dupuy Road, Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. John Coleman, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. 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 1640 Johnson Road, Apartment 121A, Petersburg, the day of the services. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms.… Hikes, Zenobia (Featured Guest Book) Zenobia Hikes, Virginia Tech's vice president for student affairs, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. She was 53. for friends and family will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Cambria Baptist Church, Christiansburg, Va. Mary Belle Wolfe Hoback, 85, of Wytheville, Va., died on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Online condolences and Mrs. Hobday's guestbook may be signed at, Charities HODGES, Brenda Grubbs, 49, of Goochland, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, with her family at her side. Born in Louisa on June 4, 1959, she is the daughter of Lola Cosner Grubbs Morse and the late Wesley Grubbs. Brenda was a 1976 graduate of Louisa County High School, retired as a bus driver after 13 years from the Goochland County School System, was a member of Perkins Baptist Church where she also belonged to the W.O.M. and the W.M.U. She loved the Lord and knew him as… Betty Jean Holcombe PORTSMOUTH - Betty Jean Holcombe, 66, passed away Oct. 26, 2008. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook and send condolences at Holyfield, Katherine Augusta Hitt s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, at Vinton Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Booth officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 30, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Hoover, Alma Elizabeth Hamilton will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2008 in Green Hill Cemetery, Buena Vista. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 366-0707. HUBARD, Harrison Sr., age 91, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 after a brief illness at a Virginia Beach, Virginia hospital. Born in Bon Air, Virginia, on April 9, 1917, Hubard was educated at the McGuire's School in Richmond and Virginia Military Institute. While at VMI, Hubard participated in cross country and horseback riding. He received the William French Medal for pure mathematics at his graduation with the class of 1938. Hubard was commissioned in the United States Army and served in World War… HUDLER, Kenneth, 78, of Charles City, born in Grassy Creek, North Carolina, passed on October 26, 2008. Ken was a gifted artist, lecturer, lay pastor, poet, humorist, songwriter, gospel singer, awesome husband and father, and most importantly, a man of God. Ken was well known throughout the Northeast for his "Man of Sorrows" fine arts presentation of oil painting on the life of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Bonita "Bonnie"; one daughter, Heidi (Michael); and one… William Lee Jackson Jr. NORFOLK - A native of Norfolk, William Lee Jackson Jr., 60, of the 500 block of Liberty St., departed Oct. 26, 2008. He was born Dec. 26, 1947. He was a former dispatcher and cab driver for Yellow Cab Company. He was predeceased by his father and mother, William and Mildred Jackson and two daughters, Pia and Pena Jackson. William Jackson is survived by his wife, Saloma Jackson; daughter, Pamela Jackson-Monroe (Jeff), and sons, Earl and Trevor Jackson; sister, Jean Turner of… Oct 30, 2008 The funeral for Jeff L. Walker, 50, of 32 Dunlap St., Martinsville, who died Oct. 28, 2008, at his home, will be held at noon Friday at Hairston Funeral Home Chapel. Bishop Lorenzo Hall and the Rev. Thurman O. Echols Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the funeral Friday and other times at the home on Dunlap Street. Walker had been a funeral attendant at Hairston Funeral Home for more than 30… Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) Dorothy M. Johnson CHESAPEAKE - Dorothy M. Johnson, 89, died Oct. 26, 2008. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in New Bethel Baptist Church. Fisher Funeral Home, Effingham Street, Portsmouth, is in charge. at the funeral parlor. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Prosperity, W.Va. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley, W.Va., 304-252-4115. JOHNSON, Harry Edward, of Richmond, entered into eternal life October 20, 2008. He retired from Lovings Produce. Cherishing his memory are eight children, Suzanne Wallace (George), Yolanda Grey (Larry), Gwendolyn Herring (Vincent), Iris Johnson, Ronda Johnson, Idris Brown, Edward Brown and Timothy Brown; 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, five sisters, one brother, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held Friday, 12 noon, at the Brunson's Funeral… JOHNSON, Mozelle Warren, 80, passed away October 27, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia W. Abel (Billy); two stepchildren, Cheryl Fleischer and Wayne Johnson; one grandson, John McCraw Jr. (Stephanie); "adopted" granddaughter, Pam Roark; seven stepgrandchildren; great-grandchildren, Shauna, Hunter and Kayla McCraw; several stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Adele Robertson; and one brother, Robert Warren (Danise). The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at… 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… will be held at 11 a.m. today in Riverside Cemetery, Norfolk. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home, Francis Gay Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at Bessie M. Jones PORTSMOUTH - Bessie M. Jones, 86, passed away Oct. 26, 2008, at Lillian's Loving Care Assisted Living Facility. Born in Woodland, N.C., to the late Ida and William Parker, she was preceded in death by her oldest son, Walter Jones Jr. and her husband, Walter Jones Sr. She was a faithful member of St. Paul AME Church in Portsmouth. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Marion Richardson, Evelyn Webb, Frances Harris, Irene Jones and Andrea Battle-Coffer; three sons, Melvin, John… s 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008, from St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va. will be conducted 3 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. The burial will be private. Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Jones, Rev. Christine Pleasants JONES, Rev. Christine Pleasants, of Richmond, departed this life October 28, 2008. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later. will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son with the Reverend Bill Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, October 30, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. To send condolence online, please register at www.johnmoakey.com. KING, Levi Sr., of Richmond, died October 18, 2008. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 31, at 12 noon at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at Spirit of Liberty, Loudon Ave., Roanoke. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home. KRAUSS, Jean Hoyt, 51, of Hartford, Connecticut, died September 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, William H. Krauss and Elrie Moore Krauss of Williamsburg, Va. She is survived by three sisters, Karen F. Marcus and her husband, Boyd, of Richmond, Va., Jerri A. Krauss of North Haven, Conn., and Martha M. Krauss of Middletown, Conn.; one brother, Robert "Mac" Krauss of Virginia Beach, Va.; three nieces, Courtney F. Wilson and her husband, Chris, of Nazareth, Pa., Sarah and Katherine… s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at Vinton Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. Infant Brayden Russell Lackey went to be with the Lord Oct. 23, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Brayden was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Russell E. King. He is survived by his mother, Diana Lackey; and his father, Jeff Chappell II; grandparents, Vicky and Steven Braverman, and Wesley and Dee Lackey; his great grandparents, Betty Belshan and John Belshan; great-great grandmother, Pauline Cole; aunt, Amber Lackey; uncles Keith Lackey, Kevin Lackey, and Rusty Owens; and a cousin,… John G. Leche CHESAPEAKE - John Gregory Leche, 47, died tragically Oct. 27, 2008, as a result of an automobile accident. Mr. Leche, a native of Portsmouth, was the son of the late John Thomas Leche and Naomi Moniz Leche. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Priscilla Leche Holmes. Survivors include a son, John Gregory Leche II of Norfolk; a sister, Jennifer J. Leche of Chesapeake; a brother, Jeffrey P. Leche of Portsmouth; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Brooke, Justin and Jeff; and a host of family… Levern J. Lee Sr. NORFOLK - Levern Jerome Lee Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest with Christ Monday afternoon, Oct. 27, 2008. He was the first born to the late Julia Morgan Lee and Earl B. T. Lee Sr. on Jan. 30, 1939, and was educated in the Norfolk public school system. Levern worked 20 years at Gordon Paper Co. and later went to Mama Kayer Bakery. He also worked 14 years for the security force at Norshipco until he retired. He was predeceased by a brother, Clarence G. Lee; one sister-in-law, Deloris… Ruth Lewis, 90, of 139-10 34th Avenue, Flushing, N.Y., departed this life on Oct. 28, 2008, at Flushing Medical Center in Flushing, N.Y. Funeral notice later. The staff of R.E.Pearson and Son Funeral Services, 556 Halifax Street Emporia, Virginia, is in charge of the arrangements. www.pearsonandsonfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Rebecca Fitzgerald Logan, 79, of Gretna, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va. LOWRY, Edward Davis, 60, of Richmond, died of cancer Wednesday, October 29, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cheri N. Lowry; two daughters, Pamela Suzanne Lowry of New York City and Katherine Virginia Lowry of San Diego, California; brother and sister-in-law, Donald Gray Lowry and Marsha Wray Lowry; and a niece, Mary Elizabeth Lowry of Harrisburg, North Carolina. Mr. Lowry served in the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1971. During the Vietnam War, he was a 25-year member of the Richmond Sail and Power… will be held at the residence of his daughter, 29453 Millfield Road, Wakefield, VA 23888 Saturday at 2 p.m. The family is being served by J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Purviance Chapel. Margaret G. Marek, 87, a lifelong resident of Petersburg and Colonial Heights, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Alvin A. and Sadie Patillo Goulder, and was the widow of Herbert C. Marek, having been married for 59 years. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Alvin Goulder of Colonial Heights, and Preston Goulder, who was killed in the D-Day invasion during WWII. Mrs. Marek was a retired bookkeeper, a charter member of Colonial… Oct 30, 2008 The funeral for Mary Elizabeth Mize, 88, of Preston, who died Oct. 27, 2008, was held Wednesday in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. The Rev. Jack Foley officiated. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Terry Osborne, Len Hylton, Chris Hudson, Brian Mize, David Shelton, Bruce Mize and Dustin Hylton. Maxine G. McCoy CHESAPEAKE - Maxine Gatling McCoy, 68, of the 4100 block of Shelia Crescent, died Oct. 27, 2008. She was born in Portsmouth. She is survived by three daughters, Rita McCoy, Rhonda McCoy and Arlene Garner; one son, Rick McCoy; one sister, Phyllis Gatling; one brother, Lynwood Gatling; nine grandchildren, Nigel, Shareem, Monique, Zuri, Rashaun, Cory, Christian, Phillip and Jelani; nine great-grandchildren, Jabre, Nigel Jr., Dameisha, Damiyah, Braylon, Shaneiqua, Juwan, Jonae and Holly.… MEADE, Kenneth, went to his eternal home on October 27, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Sandra L. Meade; parents, Swanson and Sue Meade; brothers, Dennis Meade (Jeanette) and John Meade (Kim); sister, Belinda Wade (Jimmy); and several nieces and nephews. Kenneth was known for his kindness and generosity to help others and to know him was to love him. We know he is smiling down at us. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where funeral… MITCHELL, Elizabeth "Betty," 85, of Richmond, Va., passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2008. She is survived by her two sisters, three children, five grandchildren, and eight and one-half great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at her residence. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Heart Association or St. Jude Children's Hospital. s will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Glynn's memory to the Frances R. Willis SPCA, Dorchester County, or the would be appreciated. Arrangements were made through Palmetto Cremation Society, Charleston, S.C. Online messages may be forwarded to the family at info@palmettocremationsociety.com. MOORE, Sanford "Bear", 87, of Jarratt, widower of Ruby R. Moore, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008. He is survived by three sons, Franklin Bernard Moore Sr., John Wayne Moore and Linwood Earl Moore; one daughter, Barbara Moore Jones, all of Jarratt; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by one son, Louis Sanford Moore Jr. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (today) at Owen Funeral Home, Jarratt, Va., where the funeral… Oct 30, 2008 The funeral for Neal “Tommy” Thomas Banks, 63, of Stuart, who died Oct. 25, 2008, was held Wednesday at Reed Island Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Marshall Banks officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Vic Morris, Tim Morris, Ty Morris, Marshall Banks, Richard Charnock and Garland Banks. Arrangements were by Moody Funeral Services in Stuart. will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Condolences may be offered to the family online at s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at Lotz Salem Chapel. Reather B. Newsome PORTSMOUTH - Reather Bush Newsome, 94, of the 1500 block of Basie Crescent, died Oct. 25, 2008, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. A native of Roxobel, N.C., she was the widow of Charles E. Newsome and a member of Celestial Baptist Church, where she was involved with the Eliza Jones Missionary Society, Jolly Workers Club, Bereavement Committee and Senior Station. Mrs. Newsome retired from the Webb Center Cafeteria at Old Dominion University in 1980 and was also a member of Household… s 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at Franklin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, , Rocky Mount, Va. Alma L. O'Berry WAKEFIELD - Alma L. O'Berry, 93, died Oct. 28, 2008, in Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk. Born Sept. 29, 1915, in Nansemond County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Riddick and Hettie Daughtrey Lassiter. She was the widow of John H. O'Berry who died in 1972. Mrs. O'Berry was a talented, loving person and worked all her life with flowers, gardening, crafts, cooking and catering. She worked in Suffolk for many years for Planters and then later for Webb Pinner Florist. In… Odie Lee (Buck) Overton Jr., 78, of Clifton Forge, Va., and formerly of Selma, Va., died on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va. Paige, Richard Alexander "Dick" PAIGE, Richard Alexander "Dick," 77, of Charles City, departed this life on October 28, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deloris S. Paige. He leaves to cherish his memory three loving and devoted children, Rev. Audrey P. Christian, Cynthia Johnson (Franklin Sr.) and Tammy Jones, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 East Laburnum Ave., where the viewing will be held on Friday, October 31, from… In Loving Memory of Margaret James PALMER 2/12/1928 10/30/2007, God Saw you were getting tired,, And cure was not to be,, So He put His arms around you, And whispered, "Come to Me.", With tearful eyes we watched you,, And saw you pass away., Although we loved you dearly,, We could not make you stay., A golden heart stopped beating,, Hard working hands at rest., God broke our hearts to prove, to us,, He only takes the best., We miss you MOM, NANNIE and my loving WIFE. will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in New Haven Baptist Church. Reynolds Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Belle Haven Cemetery. Doughty Funeral Home is in charge. Ruby S. Paxson VIRGINIA BEACH - Ruby Paxson passed away at age 87 on Oct. 28, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents, Charlie and Lillie Mae Steffey; her husband, Nicholas Wise Paxson; her brothers, Charles Steffey, James Brown Steffey; and her sisters, Helen Marie Steffey and Stella Virginia Steffey. Surviving her are her daughter, the Honorable Deborah M. Paxson and husband Michael S. Brewer; her son, Nicholas Wise Paxson II and wife Sandra W. Paxson; her grandsons, Nicholas Wise Paxson III and Robert… at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jerry's name can be made to Rosenbaum Family House, P.O. Box 8228, Morgantown, WV 26506-8228. The family will be at 105 Ben Hogan Drive. PETTUS, Agnes Green, 80, of Moseley, Va., widow of James Watson Pettus, passed away October 28, 2008. She is survived by her sons, Walter W. Pettus (Susan) and James B. Pettus; and a grand-daughter, Nicole A. Pettus. Mrs. Pettus was a retired dietary employee from Chesterfield County. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held 12 noon Friday. Interment Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Cemetery. PIERCE, Mrs. Ethel D., of Bracey, died October 29, 2008. She is survived by her two daughters, Jacquelin P. Miles and friend, Ronnie, of Chester and Barbara P. Young and husband, Jerry, of Bracey; two sons, William H. "Bill" Pierce II and wife, Joann, of Bracey and James L. Pierce and wife, Jean, of Morganton, N.C.; a special daughter, Carolyn P. Goodville and husband, Richard, of Hampton, Va; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one grandson. A funeral service… The Rev. Soney J. Pierce Jr. walked through the valley of the shadow of death on Oct. 28, 2008. He always said that where there is a shadow there has to be a light, and that light is Jesus Christ the light of the word. He often honored South Norfolk High School as the foundation for his education. Feeling his call to the ministry, Rev. Pierce continued his education attending; Tidewater Community College, University of Richmond and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is survived by his wife,… POWELL, James Edward, of Henrico, passed away October 28, 2008. He is survived by his son, Brandon Powell; mother, Janine Drummond; father, Carroll Powell; grandmother, Marie Konwerski; sister, Teri Groux; brothers, Josh Duresky, Joe Drummond and Jason Powell; and a host of close family members and friends. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. His remains rest at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the family will receive friends Thursday (tonight) from 6 to 8 p.m.… Fred Clinton Pratt, 68, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Preddy Jr., John Royal "Jimmy" John R. Preddy Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - John Royal "Jimmy" Preddy Jr., 88, left this earth to be with Jesus Oct. 28, 2008. The oldest of nine children, he was born Sept. 4, 1920, in Granville County, North Carolina, to John and Alphaeus Preddy. John loved his country and was proud of the time that he served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. In 1944, he married the love of his life, Mildred, who survives him along with their three children, Katherine Daskivich and her husband William, John R.… Hattie Hart Price, 98, of Whitetop, Va., died on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, October 31, 2008, in Helton Valley Baptist Church, Whitetop. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va. will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington, Va. REDD, Rosetta "Duck", age 63, departed this life, October 28, 2008. Arrangements by will be held noon on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va. Corinna Constance Pearce Reese, 89, of Colonial Heights, died peacefully on Oct. 25, 2008 at home. Mrs. Reese was born in Halifax County, N.C., but spent her life as a homemaker and surrounded by family in Petersburg and Colonial Heights. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Raymond Reese; her mother and father, Annie Vivian and John Pearce; and all her siblings. She is survived by six children and their spouses, four daughters, Juanita R. Wells, of Atlanta, Ga., Carole R. Taylor of Richmond,… will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in Phillipi Baptist Church. Reynolds Funeral Home Inc. in charge. will be at noon Saturday in the Church of Jesus. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. s 1 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2008, at College Lutheran Church, Salem, Va. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, Va. Robinson Jr., Willie Lee "Pete" Willie L. Robinson Jr. NORFOLK - Willie Lee "Pete" Robinson Jr., 40, of the 1400 block of W. 40th St., passed away Oct. 25, 2008. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 7246 Granby St. Condolences may be offered at will be held Friday at noon in First Lynnhaven Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home, Virginia Beach Chapel, is in charge. Faith Angel Saul, infant daughter of Jarrett and Lindsay Hodges Saul, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke Chapel. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mount Olivet United Methodist Church. Twiford's Colony Chapel is in charge. Hans R. Schwarz VIRGINIA BEACH - H. Richard Schwarz, 77, died Oct. 23, 2008, in his home. A native of Bayonne, N.J., he was a graduate of the United States Merchant Academy Kings Point, N.Y. He served on active duty with the Navy and Naval Reserve for 27 years retiring as a commander. During his civilian career, he served as director of Trade Development with the Virginia Port Authority. Richard's last job was as an area sales manager for O.O.C.L. before retirement. He was a member of The Knights of… A funeral service for Ms. Donna J. Scott will be held at 2 p. m., Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 at the chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Douglas Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 19600 Little Road, Petersburg and may be contacted by calling (804) 590-2593. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Scott online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may… SCOTT, Charles Ewing III, 57, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2008, from complications of diabetes. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Ewing Scott Jr. Charles is survived by his beloved son, Charles Ewing Scott IV; wife, Marie Kovalchick Scott; his sister, Sherry Challberg (Mark); his brother, Greg (Julie); parents-in-law, Joseph and Ann Kovalchick; brothers-in-law, Matthew Kovalchick, James Kovalchick (Pam) and Michael Kovalchick (Sonya); sister-in-law, Joan Harvey (James); nieces and… will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Forest Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities SHEEHAN, Daniel Joseph, 76, a native of Richmond, Va., and a resident of Winter Springs, Fla., passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Barbara B. Sheehan. Daniel is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Rich and son-in-law, Steven Rich, of Oviedo, Fla. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the activities department in his memory at Tuskawilla Nursing and Rehab Center of Winter Springs, Fla. There will be a short memorial service on Saturday, November 1,… Tony Sherman CHESAPEAKE - Tony Sherman, 53, of the 500 block of Willow Oak Drive, passed away Oct. 28, 2008, at work in Newport News. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late Vincent Sherman and Barbara Bell. He worked as a stevedore superintendent with CP & O, LLC. He was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church. Tony graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk and attended Tidewater Community College. He was an avid sports fan and received many trophies in softball, football and tennis. He will… SIMMONS, Martha R., 82, of Richmond, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008. She was the widow of Wilton W. Simmons. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Conyers; her son, Mark D. Simmons; four grandchildren, Brent, Kelsey and Madison Conyers and Kristine Simmons. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd at Forest Hill and 43rd Streets. Alton Simpson Sr. PLYMOUTH - Alton "Nukenak" Simpson Sr., 64, died Oct. 26, 2008. A funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ. Puckett-Purkett Funeral Service Inc. is in charge. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, God in His infinite wisdom called from labor to reward one of His earthly angels, Estelle C. Smith of 21206 White Oak Road, Petersburg, VA (Dinwiddie County). She was a native of Dinwiddie County, born April 13, 1909, to the late Benjamin and Elector Jones. She was married to the late Charlie R. Smith and the mother of 14 children. She accepted Christ at the age of 13 and joined the Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie. She was the oldest member of Olive Branch, and being… SPEARMAN, James D., of Henrico, Va., passed away on October 25, 2008 in York, Pa. as the result of a serious accident. He was born December 16, 1933 in Jermyn, Texas. His parents, Elizabeth and Bowden Spearman, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Louise; sons, David and wife, Rebecca, Thomas and wife, Joyce, and Timothy; two granddaughters, Terra and Sorissa; one great-grandson, Liam; two sisters, Betty Counts and Lydia Loncar; and many nieces and nephews. Respecting his wishes, there will be… will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. STEPHENS, Margaret, departed this life October 29, 2008. Arrangements by William Claron Sumner Sr., 94, died on Sunday, October 26, 2008, in Roanoke, Va. Claron was born and raised on a farm in Fancy Gap, Va. He was the last surviving child of the seven children of Robert Fulton Sumner and Alverta Brendle Sumner. He attended colleges in Bluefield, W.Va., and Richmond, Va., and received his degree in dentistry from the Medical College of Virginia. Claron established a practice in Rocky Mount, Va. While making bank deposits, he met his future wife, Catherine Davis, a teller at the… THOMAS, Emmett Sr., 81, peacefully departed this Earth to be with the Lord on October 26, 2008. He leaves memories that are cherished by his beloved wife of 59 years, Mary Lizzie Thomas; one son, Emmett Thomas Jr.; four daughters, Clarice Booker, Juanita Jackson, Mary Bagby and Comiller Boyd, all of Richmond, Va.; one sister, Ruth Helen Venable of North Carolina; two sisters-in-law, Helen Thomas and Nannie Hargrove of Philadelphia, Pa.; and nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; a devoted nephew, Emmit… 1 p.m. Thursday in Williams Memorial Park. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home. will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008, in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington, Va. will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, at Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va. TINSLEY, Ivy Anne, 73, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 28, 2008. She leaves behind a loving husband of almost 55 years, Floyd A. Tinsley; along with eight "almost perfect" daughters, three sisters, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. The most important thing in her life was family, and she will be truly missed. Ivy had a love of horses, and was an avid Ukrop's shopper, going every morning to her favorite location. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4… Fred Tolley, 79, of Wytheville, Va., died on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. s are private. Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, is in charge. TURNER, Mrs. Ella Mae, of Richmond, departed this life October 25, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Ebony T. Turner (Stanley); granddaughter, Elle Robinson; two brothers, Samuel Archer Jr. (Carol) and Terry Archer (Mary Jo); three sisters, Priscilla A. Johnson, Margie R. Archer and Barbara A. Archer (Wilbur); two aunts, Zelia Powell and Elsie Knight and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral service will be held Friday, October… Leitha Liller Forrester Leitha Liller Forrester, of Culpeper, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Culpeper Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at the age of 92. Leitha was born February 1, 1916, to Thomas Parker Liller and Martha Augusta Green in Keyser, West Virginia. Leitha was a wonderful Christian lady and an active member of the Culpeper United Methodist Church for 44 years and member of the Sue Murph Circle of the church. In her younger days, Leitha was a hairdresser by trade; a dedicated… s for both Mr. and Mrs. Verble will be announced in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the or your favorite charity. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. Oct 30, 2008 The funeral for Virginia Moore Capps Marcum, 89, who died Oct. 26, 2008, was held Wednesday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Gardner officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Jeff Davenport, Ben Capps, Lowell Leftwich, Joey Capps, Earl McMillon and Caleb Warden. 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.… Mattie E. White ELIZABETH CITY - Mattie Estes White, 88, of of Grady Street, died Oct. 29, 2008. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel. Barkley Williams CHESAPEAKE - Barkley Williams, 84, of the 1400 block of Spring Road, died Oct. 25, 2008, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. A native of Warren County, North Carolina, Mr. Williams retired after more than 40 years as a self-employed general contractor and also retired from NORSHIPCO after 20 years. He was formerly employee of Norfolk Naval Shipyard and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Portsmouth, where he was a former trustee and a faithful member of its Usher Board. Mr. Williams was… WILLIAMS, Dr. Harold L., retired general surgeon, died at the James River Convalescent Center in Newport News on Monday, October 27, 2008. Dr. Williams was born in Greenville, N.C., on November 23, 1927, and lived there 16 years until he and his twin brother, Lewis H. Williams, went away to Duke University to become doctors, graduating from medical school in January 1951. After two years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, the twins went their separate ways, Lewis to become an obstetrician-gynecologist in… Irene Rowe Williams, 83, of Bacova, Va., died on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Va. Frances Mae Bayse Wilson, 84, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Harry J. Wilson; son, Paul W. Wilson; parents, Gilmer and Mae Bayse; brother, Morrell Bayse; and sister, Eileen Walker. She was a former employee of G.C. Murphy. She was a member of First Wesleyan Church for 70 years where she had served as a pianist, organist, Sunday school teacher and played piano for the joybell nursing home ministry for 26 years.… will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008, at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va. WOODSON, Evelyn J., age 71, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 24, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, James and Dorothy Moore. She is survived by one son, Quinton Woodson; three grandchildren, Chernell, Shawn and Quinita; one great-grandson, Keon; sister, Beverly Washington (Joel); brother, James Moore (Carol) of New Mexico; a host of uncles, aunts, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon… Dorothy Jean Wright NORFOLK - Dorothy Jean Wright, 94, passed away Oct. 27, 2008. Dorothy was born in Clayton, N.C. She moved to Norfolk in the 1940s. She was a housewife and enjoyed gardening. For the last few years, she was a resident of Autumn Care of Norfolk where she was called to be with the Lord. Dorothy is survived by her son, James Wright and wife Eve, now living in Florida. Mom you will be truly missed. "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present… s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the Gethsemane Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin where members of VFW Post #7854 of Floyd will conduct Military Graveside Rites. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, October 31, 2008, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The Wright family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com. WYATT, Kevin Darnell, 46, of Charles City, Va., departed this life suddenly October 26, 2008. He is survived by his devoted parents, Edith and Raymond Wyatt; two daughters, Jasmine and Kourtney; sister, Myra Nelson (Paul); brother, Randy Wyatt (Connie); sister-in-law, Pamela; 13 aunts, 12 uncles; a great-aunt, Florence Taylor; great-uncle, Leroy Adkins; four nieces, eight nephews; a devoted friend, Audrey Brooks; a devoted cousin, Cynthia Johnson; a host of devoted cousins, other relatives and devoted… will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Twin County Funerals, Galax, Va. |
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