| 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,… Robert William Ashworth, 88, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. Betty E. Atkinson WARSAW - Betty Ellen Atkinson, 67, died Oct. 31, 2008. Services are pending. Community Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge. .com. BAKER, Dennie R. Jr., 91, of Lakewood Manor Retirement Home, died Thursday, October 30, 2008. He was the widower of E. Pearl Baker, and is survived by two daughters, Anita F. Taylor and her husband, Don, and Beverly N. Cianciulli; seven grandchildren, Crystal, Lance and Ian Taylor, Debra Piderit, Susan McDougall, Aimee Scotto, and Ronald Cianciulli II; nine great-grandchildren; and his sister, Nancy B. Martin. Mr. Baker served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and was stationed in Africa and Italy.… BARNES, Shirley Beasley, 61, of Sandston, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Beasley. She is survived by her husband, Steven Barnes; a son, James Gary Jr.; her mother, Virginia Beasley; sister, Linda Ragsdale; and special niece, Susan Rhyne. Shirley was a member of Sandston Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2008 at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond,… at the church. Friends may call at Serenity on Sunday, November 2, 2008, from 1 to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 540-345-9100. will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the Garden of the Ten Commandments, Vernon Marsh officiating. Contributions may be made to the Leukemia Foundation or to a Breast . Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Charities s will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, Va. s will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. will be held noon on Monday, November 3, 2008, at Second Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Va. BREIT, Rhoda Bloom, age 94, of Richmond, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold I. Breit; and her daughter, Judith Breit Hill. She is survived by her daughter, Carol A.N. Breit and her husband, Gregory L. Rupe, and their son, 1st Lt. Sean M. Breit-Rupe, USMC.; her son-in-law, Grover C. Hill Jr. and his wife, Patricia A., and his children, Spc. Jason B. Hill, USA and Justin N. Hill; and many other loving family members and friends. Funeral services will be held 1… for procession to the chapel. A viewing will be held from 11 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered to the family at A funeral service for Ms. Hazel Brooks will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. Bishop David S. Johnson Sr., pastor of Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Hopkins, S.C., officiating. Interment to follow at Robinson Family Cemetery, Prince George. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 10:30 a.m. at the funeral establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M.… 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. will be held noon on Monday, November 3, 2008, at Second Presbyterian Church. 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… time. Memorial contributions may be made to Suffolk Christian Church, P.O. Box 1457, Suffolk, VA 23439. Condolences may be registered at, Charities Oct 31, 2008 The funeral for Carrie DeHart Via Westmoreland, 95, of Stuart, and formerly of Horsepasture, who died Oct. 27, 2008, was held Thursday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. Pastors Dean Eaton and Wayne DeHart officiated. Burial was in Old Spoon Creek Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl DeHart, Warner DeHart, Elmer DeHart, Ron Quinn, Hunter Dollarhite and Bill Moore. In Loving Memory of Harrison CAUDILL 4/24/1932 11/1/2007, In life we loved you dearly;, In death we do the same., It broke our hearts to lose you;, You did not go alone;, For part of us went with you,, That day God called you home., You left us peaceful memories,, Your love is still our guide;, And though we cannot see you,, You are always at our side., Our family chain is broken,, And nothing seems the same,, But as God calls us one by one,, The chain will link again., Deeply missed and loved forever,,… William Lee Chamblee AHOSKIE - William Lee "Boy" Chamblee, 72, of Willoughby Road, died Oct. 27, 2008. A funeral will be at noon today in Wilder's Funeral Home Chapel, Rich Square. Linda Hill Chaplin, 60, of Hopewell, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Church; six grandchildren; two sisters; and two brothers. Mrs. Chaplin was a graduate of Petersburg High School. Services and interment will be private. 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 Mavis Hobbs Collier, 88, formerly of Radford, Va., passed away on Friday, October 31, 2008. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va. hour. The family will be meeting at his mother's home on Thornspring Road, Pulaski County. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va. will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Healing Chapel Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Ajack Scott and the Rev. Morris Almond. Interment will be in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Healing Chapel Baptist Church Building Fund, 2375 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23434. The family will receive friends at Crocker Funeral Home Sunday from 6 to 7 p.m. Condolences may be extended to the family at will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, in Arlington National Cemetery. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at s noon, Saturday, November 1, 2008, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. CROWDER, George W., 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008. He was predeceased by his parents, William Oakes and Mary King Crowder; brother, William A. Crowder; sister, Mildred C. Bowen; brother, Morriss Beckwith Crowder. Mr. Crowder was a member of Highland United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Men of Highland. Mr. Crowder retired from DuPont in 1986 after 46 years of employment. He leaves to honor his memory his lovely wife, Dorothy S. Crowder; daughter, Carol E.… Elizabeth A. D'Auria NORFOLK - Elizabeth "Winkie" Anne D'Auria, 91, of the 2500 block of Dominion Ave., died Oct. 28, 2008, in a local hospital. She was born in Massachusetts and was a well-known artist in the Hampton Roads area, exhibiting her work in museums and many art shows. Winkie was also involved in theater scenery design and directing, holding a position of art director of the Little Theater. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir. She was also… Davis Jr., Granville Daniel "Dude" DAVIS, Granville Daniel Jr. "Dude", passed away October 29, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Annie, who provided him with the best care anyone could ever hope for. He is also survived by his daughter, Deborah Jones; and three grandchildren, Kim, Kerry and Chris Jones. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Dude was a WWII Navy veteran and an active member of the American Legion Midlothian Post No. 186. He was a member of St. Luke's… DILLARD, James Edward Sr., 82, of Sandston, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 30, 2008. He was the son of the late Percy Dillard Sr. and Mollie Dunn Dillard. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Charlotte D. Dillard; and their son, James Edward Dillard Jr. Mr. Dillard is survived by his children, Edith "Edie" Dillard Spicer and her husband, Gary, Diana Dillard Goode and her husband, Bill, and Robert "Rob" R. Dillard and his wife, Brenda; and a daughter-in-law,… 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… was held at noon Wednesday in O'Quinn-Peebles Chapel of Lillington, N.C., with the Rev. F. Torrance Osgood officiating. Memorials may be made to the 8300 Health Park, Suite 10, Raleigh, NC 27615. s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008, from the chapel of Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va. John William Dunn Sr., 89, of Natural Bridge, Va., passed away on Friday, October 31, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. 11 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2008, Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by 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… will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, in Coleman Place Presbyterian Church, 1513 E. Sewells Point Road, Norfolk. Memorial donations may be made to the . of Mrs. Forehand's life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Murfreesboro Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lee Canipe officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home, 402 E. High St. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Murfreesboro Baptist Church, Chowan University or the Elizabeth Sewell Parker Library. Life is full of ups and downs, neither is permanent. Mrs. Forehand was a good wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and friend. She… Howard M. Giddens MACHIPONGO - Howard McKinley Giddens, 74, died Oct. 29, 2008. A funeral will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Gray's Funeral Home. Doris Strawn Graham, 92, of Radford, Va., passed away on Friday, October 31, 2008. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va. Edna Marie Gray TARBORO - Edna Marie Gray, 38, passed away Oct. 22, 2008, after battling with cancer at her home in Tarboro, N.C. She is survived by her daughter, Angelique Gray of Scotland Neck, N.C.; her mother, Carolyn Gray of Suffolk; a brother, Edward N. Gray Jr. of Virginia Beach; and grandmother, Margie M. Stambaugh of Thurmont, Md. Ms. Gray was preceded in death by her sons, Johnathon L. Gray and Emanuel A. Edmond and her father, Edward N. Gray Sr. She was a volunteer with Tarboro Community Outreach… Eugene S. Gray ROPER - Eugene S. Gray, 77, died Oct. 31, 2008. A funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Zion's Chapel Church of Christ. Maitland Memorial Chapel is in charge. LIM, Kimberly-Robyn Grimes. The family of Kimberly-Robyn Grimes Lim would like to inform the many of you whom she loved in this community that she is finally at peace and with her God. She passed away at home in Tappahannock on Wednesday, October 30, 2008 surrounded by her family. She was born October 14, 1980 to her loving parents, Raymond and Brenda Grimes. She shared her life with her sister, Jennifer; her devoted husband, Ghuang Shun "Light"; and hundreds of others. Her life was rich and full,… Early Reed Hairston, 72, of White Plains, N.Y., and formerly of Bassett, died October 28, 2008. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Gethsemane Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service. John H. Hancock, 68, of Henry, Va., died October 31, 2008. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service, in Bassett. , there will be a memorial ride to Boneshakers on General Booth Boulevard to celebrate his life. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at Mr. Joseph Harper Jr., 66, former sheriff of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Mr. Harper was the first African-American to be appointed as sheriff of Petersburg City. Sheriff Harper will be greatly missed by the City of Petersburg and many, many friends and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James Harper and Moses Harper. Mr. Harper was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, for over 45 years. Joseph Harper… Forrest Edwin Harris, of Bowie, Md., died on Oct. 5, 2008. Services were held at the Randall Memorial United Methodist Church, Washington, D.C. on Oct. 9, 2008. Forrest, the son of Mrs. Hester W. Harris and the late Robert P. Harris, was born in Petersburg, Va., on Oct. 8, 1949. He was baptized into membership at First Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va. at an early age. Forrest graduated from Petersburg High School in 1967 and from Virginia State College (now known as Virginia State University) in 1971. After… A funeral service for 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,… HARRISON, Fred Joe, of Richmond, proprietor of Fred's Hair Design, departed this life October 29, 2008 in McGuire Veterans Hospital. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. 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. Mr. Hubert Hinnant, formerly of 500 Farmer St., Apt. 500,(Gillhaven Manor) died Friday, Oct. 31, at the Hopewell Convalescent Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. www.blandenterprisesinc.com will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Cambria Baptist Church, Christiansburg, Va. HOUGH, Alexander R. "Al" departed this life October 30, 2008. Arrangements by Oct 31, 2008 James L. “Jimmy” Robertson Sr., 60, of Bassett, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett. s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Marvin Barbre officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 2, 2008, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. 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… Wanda R. Jones, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, October 31, 2008. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707. JORDAN, Amy Prince, 82, of Richmond, a native of Yorkshire, England. Amy said she was ready to go home. In a few days thereafter God's Angel, Death, softly and peacefully took our Amy's hand on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Lucy Corr Nursing Home, Chesterfield, Va. She is survived by her devoted husband, Thomas D. Jordan of South Richmond; daughter, Judy Alleyne Melton and husband, John W. Melton; stepson, T. David Jordan and wife, Darlene, and their families; brother, Jack N. Prince and wife,… JOSEPH, Walter L. Jr., of 4 Swanee Ct., Ashland, Va., departed this life October 31, 2008. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B. St., Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later. fedabneyfuneralhome.com. Oct 31, 2008 The funeral for Juanita Slaughter Cline, 80, of Collinsville, who died Oct. 27, 2008, was held Thursday at Norris Funeral Services Chapel with Minister Tim Wood officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial park. Pallbearers were Franklin Harmon, David M. Brown, Frank Witcher, Steve McDaniel, Fulton Barbour and Harbour Gilley. will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel. will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Princess Anne Memorial Park, 1110 N. Great Neck Road, in Virginia Beach, by the Chaplain Victor M. Philip. Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Flowers are welcome. Contributions may be made to the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad. "June love, forever our love will be with you, The Girls." You may offer condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Charities 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,… Lilly, Martha Elaine Martin (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Martha Elaine Martin LILLY 8/15/196011/1/2007, Memories of you linger in our hearts... Your smile and laughter will live with us forever., Your Loving Family LIND, Mark Albert Carter, died on October 28, 2008, at the University of Virginia Hospital, following a courageous battle with Burkitt's Leukemia. He was 24. Carter was the son of Norah Hardin Lind and Thomas Martin Lind; and the brother of Mary Clark Hale Lind of Manakin-Sabot, Virginia. Born September 7, 1984, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Carter attended the Benjamin School in North Palm Beach prior to moving from Jupiter Island, Florida, to the Richmond area in 1993. He graduated from St.… Josephine Price Logan, 97, of Colonial Heights, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents, John Henry and Annie Berkley Price; husband, Ernest L. Logan of Colonial Heights; sisters, Frances P. McKenney of Stony Creek, and Rosa P. Smith of Dinwiddie. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and loved planning dinners and receptions. In earlier years she enjoyed swimming and exercising at the Petersburg YMCA. She also enjoyed dancing, cooking, reading the… LORRAH, Louise Amos, 88, of Richmond, passed away October 28, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Minnie Amos. She was preceded in death by her sister, Anne Wolfe; and brother, William Lavaga Amos. She is survived by her son, James C. Phelps; a grandson, James C. Phelps II (Josie) of Orange County, Calif.; a great-granddaughter, Zoee Alyssa Phelps; two sisters, Margaret Kessler of Jacksonville, Fla., and Rebie Farnham of Richmond; a niece, Alice Louise Shoff. Louise retired from the U.S. Postal… will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1500 Sewell's Point Road, Norfolk, with Pastor Fred J. Braswell officiating. Condolences can be made to the family at, Charities Geneva Harris Maxwell, 86, of Willis, Va., passed away on Friday, October 31, 2008. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. Margaret Armstrong Birchett McAllister, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in John Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. McAllister spent many years volunteering in the community. She was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the chancel choir. She enjoyed being a member of the Woman's Club of Hopewell for over 55 years, was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a member of Beta Sigma Phi, and the Civil Air Patrol. Mrs. McAllister was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas… MELVIN-DOWELL, Judy Ann, age 68, of rural Stronghurst, Illinois, died at 3:18 p.m. Thursday October 30, 2008 at her home. Judy worked as a teacher's aide in the Resource Room of the Northwestern School District in Sciota, Illinois for 25 years. Local survivors include a daughter, Kathy (and Robert) Wrenn of Richmond, Virginia; and grandchildren Tucker and Jordan Wrenn. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2008 in the Union Church of LaHarpe, Illinois, with Rev. Bruce Goettsche… Friday, November 7, 2008, Seven Pines National Cemetery, Landston, Va. Arrangements by Cason Funeral Service, Foley, Ala., 251-975-2273. MILLNER, Jesse Gordon Jr., 78, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Friday, October 31, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse G. and Martha Burks Millner. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Nancy Tolley Millner; daughter, Cindy Maxey; her husband, Jim; and her son, Robert Norby and his fiancee', Amy Turner; son, Greg Millner and his wife, Beth, and their children, Gregory Millner Jr. and Kelsie Millner. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Ronald,… s will be conducted at 2 p.m. today 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. will be held noon on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Clayton Moorman and Pastor Tom Moran officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 31, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the or the Stewartsville Life Saving Crew. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. PEGEAS, Ella Mae, of Richmond, entered into eternal life October 29, 2008. Cherishing her memory are a loving husband, Barry; two daughters, Ebony and Patrice; one grandson, Christopher; mother, Queen Harrison; three sisters, three brothers; a devoted father and mother-in-law, Roscoe and Margie; a host of other relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held Monday, 1 p.m., at St. Paul Baptist Church, 4247 Creighton Road. Dr. Lance D. Watson, pastor. Rev. John Kenney officiating. Interment Riverview… .com. will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. There will be no viewing or visitation. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at Tinnie Reekes, 78, of Chesterfield passed away on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Sterling T. Reekes Sr. and Annie Moore Reekes. Tinnie was a member of Greenwood Presbyterian Church in Chesterfield County. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Dunsmore and husband, Chuck; granddaughter, Candace Stearns and husband, Michael; grandson, Jeremy Kerns and wife, Tonya; sisters, Virginia Dowdy and Barbara Lang; sister-in-law, Alma Reekes and her devoted caregivers, Alberta, Beth, Monique,… 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,… Richeson, Evelyn Frances Johnson RICHESON, Evelyn Frances Johnson, 97, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Lucy Corr Village, Chesterfield, Va. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Molly Kate Johnson. She was born in 1911 in Brights, Va., and moved to Lynchburg when she married Manassah Richeson in 1931. She was preceded in death by six siblings as well as her husband. She is survived by a son, James Richeson and his wife, Mary Frances; a grandson, Mark Richeson and his wife, Joey, all of Midlothian; a granddaughter, Ann… Mildred H. Roberson WILLIAMSTON - Mildred Harrison Roberson, 88, died Oct. 30, 2008. A funeral will be held at 4 p.m. today in Biggs Funeral Home Chapel. s 3 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2008, in the North Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. June William Ross, 71, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Friday, October 31, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service. ROY, Clyde R., 88, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Fredericksburg Va., passed away October 30, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Henryka Roy; children, Dr. Raymond C. Roy and his wife, Connie, Thomas H. Roy, Penny Woodberry and her husband, Bob, Dr. Dennis R. Roy and his wife, Holly, Dr. Clyde R. Roy II and his wife, Karen, Theresa H. Reininger and her husband, Randy. He is also survived by grandchildren, Katharine, Taylor, Sydnor, Steve, Wren, Ashley, Craig, Doug, Alison, Eric, Brennan, Julie,… s will be held noon on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. Frank Sandstrom NORFOLK - Retired U.S. Navy Frank Sandstrom, 91, is now resting in the arms of Jesus as of Oct. 30, 2008. Survived by his wife, Cathy; daughters, Faith Atkins (Steve) and Helen Berry (Patrick); son -in-love, Bobby Goodman; grandchildren, Shannon (Jeremy), Jennifer and Tyler; great-grandson, Logan; brother, Steve; and a host of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents, Albert and Helen Sandstrom, brother, Harold and sister, Jeanette. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2008,… s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Christiansburg. Friends may call anytime after noon on Saturday, November 1, 2008, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, S.W., Blacksburg, Va. Shilia P. Sawyer LAWRENCEVILLE - Shilia Phares Sawyer, 61, formerly of Virginia Beach, passed away Oct. 30, 2008. She is survived by her husband, W. Ray Sawyer; her daughter, Jennifer Beasley and husband Ricky of South Hill; two grandchildren, Cory and Kaylee Beasley; her sister, Sandra Wilson of Alabama; and brother-in-law, Larry Sawyer and wife Betty of Portsmouth. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will… SAWYER, Shilia Phares, age 61, of Lawrenceville, Va., formerly of Virginia Beach, passed away October 30, 2008. She is survived by her husband, W. Ray Sawyer; her daughter, Jennifer Beasley and husband, Ricky of South Hill; two grandchildren, Cory and Kaylee Beasley; her sister, Sandra Wilson of Alabama; and brother-in-law, Larry Sawyer and wife, Betty of Portsmouth. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville with interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Lawrenceville.… THEODORA E. SCHLEY Funeral services for Mrs. Theodora E. Schley of 6061 Eagle Crest Drive, Chester, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Bethesda Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, the Rev. Juanita Harrison, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Mount Minnis Memorial Park, Chester. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. 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… Robert B. Sessoms Sr. NORFOLK - Robert B. Sessoms Sr., 93, of the 5200 block of Iowa Ave., died Oct. 28, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Graves Funeral Home. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace, Inc. of Rainelle, W.Va. s will be conducted Monday, November 3, 2008, in Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St., in Pembroke, with burial following in the Clemons Cemetery at Elgood, W.Va. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com. s 11 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2008, in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett, Va. Victor Landrum Smith, 89, of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday, October 30, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. Ms. Willie Mae Smith was born Feb. 14, 1938, in St. Paul, N.C. She resided at 1046 Halifax St., Petersburg, VA and departed this life on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. Willie Mae was preceded in death by her mother, Ronner "Nellie" Smith and father, Octavis Smith. Willie Mae spent several memorable years as a security guard for Gilhaven Manor in Petersburg, Va. She is survived by her brothers, John Smith of North Carolina, William "Billy" Smith, James Daniel Smith and Floyd Smith all of… David A. Synder PORTSMOUTH - David Allen Snyder, 58, formerly of Portsmouth, died Oct. 27, 2008. Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, Mountain Home, Idaho, is in charge. 2 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2008, Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. Margaret B. Sullivan, 89, of Roanoke, Va., on Friday, October 31, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. Michael D. Talbert ONANCOCK - Dr. Michael David Talbert, 60, died Oct. 23, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. today in Old Sanctuary at the Onancock Baptist Church. Williams-Onancock Funeral Home is in charge. TAYLOR, Helen Odum, 89 of Richmond, went to her eternal resting home, Wednesday, October 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lewis Odum and William Taylor Sr. and a son, Lewis Odum Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Hazel Odum Marshall and her husband, Ed; her son, James Odum and his wife, Shirley. Additionally she is survived by a stepson, Forest Taylor and his wife, Lulu; stepdaughter, Shirley Taylor Williamson and her husband, Rufus; two sons, William Taylor Jr. and his wife, Sherrie;… s 11 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2008, at HodgesLynch Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va. TOLLIVER, Thomas, 52, departed this life October 28, 2008. Arrangements by Paul E. Turner VIRGINIA BEACH - Paul E. Turner, 87, of the 2000 block of Oak Leaf Lane, passed away Oct. 30, 2008, in Sentara Leigh Hospital. A native of Chatham, Va., he was the son of the late Thomas and Nelva Turner. He was a graduate of Maury High School and VPI. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II from 1942 to 1946, serving in the Pacific Theater. He retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve as a commander in 1972. He went on to retire as a data systems supervisor at the Naval Supply Center as a… TYSON, Norton H., 87, of Richmond, passed away Friday, October 31, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife, Monique Tyson. He was the loving father of Patrick John (Charlotte) Tyson of Raleigh, N.C. and Evelyn Tyson Felts of Kent County, England; dear brother of Bernard Joseph (Katherine) Tyson of West Point, Va., the late William Edward Tyson and the late Gerard Peter Tyson. Mr. Tyson was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, had many years of service with the Virginia Electric Power Co. and with… Virginia Farrar Harris AFTON Virginia Farrar Harris, 94, of Afton passed away, Wednesday evening, October 29, 2008, at the residence of her caregiver, Rita Brent in Afton. She was born December 23, 1913, in Greenfield, the daughter of the late George Henry Farrar and Mary Esther Shaver Farrar Harner. Mrs. Harris was a member of Hebron Baptist Church where she was a member of the Mary Saunders Circle and Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, F. Page… VAN ARNAM, Joan Wiley Foster, 70, of Midlothian, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2008. The daughter of the late Dr. John V. and Carlyn M. Foster, she was born in Harrisburg, Pa., in 1937. She was also preceded in death by her son, William Christopher Van Arnam; and is survived by her husband of 46 years, William L. Van Arnam; her daughters, Cheryl V. Woodward and her husband, Jim, and Susan V. Haritos and her husband, Jason; her grandchildren, Carlyn, Jim, Will and Ellie Woodward and Lukas Haritos;… s will be held at 10 a.m. today in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Freedom Funeral Services in charge. 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.… WILKERSON, Thomas Lester Sr., 88, of Varina, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Nursing Home. Born May 27, 1920 in Forest City, N.C., he was the second child born to the union of Mary Rose Ella Reavis and Thomas Jethro Wilkerson. A 1937 graduate of Sunshine High School, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1939, serving aboard the USS Hopkins and USS Schenck. During WWII he served aboard the USS Ancon as chief radioman in the European and Pacific Theaters, involved in the… Ms. Teresa Yolanda Williams of 3304 Belmont Ave., Hopewell, died suddenly, Thursday, Oct. 30, at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell. The Rev. W. Nelson Bland Jr., funeral director. www.blandenterprisesinc.com Frances Mae Bayse Wilson, 84, of Roanoke, Va., died on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at First Wesleyan Church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. Mr. Kenneth Guy Wilson, 87, of Salisbury, N.C., and formerly of Lenoir, N.C., died on Friday, October 31, 2008. Celebration of Life 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Evans Funeral Service, Lenoir, N.C., 828-754-7979. WILSON, Mrs. Naomi, of Chesterfield, departed this life October 31, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 224 S. Military Highway, Norfolk, with the Rev. John M. Eidam officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association, ASPCA or a charity of choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities L.C. Worley, 68, of Petersburg, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. He was born in Alabama, the son of the late William M. and Emily Ziglar Worley. Mr. Worley was retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years and then later from Defense General Supply Center after 20 years in maintenance. He was also a member of the American Legion Post in Petersburg and served in Korea. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Michelle; a daughter, Corinne Smid and husband, Donald; a son, Fred Worley and wife Donna; five grandchildren,… will be held 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008, in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va. WYATT, Ruth, 90, went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2008, in Flushing Medical Center in Flushing, N.Y. She was born on May 16, 1918 in Sussex County, Va. She was predeceased by her husband, Percy Lewis. Left cherishing her memory are four sisters, Cassie Wyatt of Brooklyn, N.Y., Magnolia Lee of Petersburg, Va., Louise Odom and Virginia Greene of Richmond, Va.; three brothers, John Wyatt of Stony Creek, Fred Wyatt (Martha) and Charles Wyatt (Gloria) of Jarratt, Va.; aunt, Beatrice Wyatt; devoted… Yospin, Dorothy Pollack "Nana" YOSPIN, Dorothy "Nana" Pollack, 94, wife of the late Jacob Yospin, quietly passed away Thursday, October 29, 2008 at Beth Shalom Gardens in Richmond, Va. Mrs. Yospin was born and raised in Plainfield, N.J. and spent most of her life in Elizabeth, N.J. where she was active with B'nai Brith, B'nai Israel Sisterhood, Jewish Family Services, Hadassah, The Deborah League, and the Council of Jewish Women until she retired to Delray Beach, Fla. in 1975. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Lois… |
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