| 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,… s will be held Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Lotz Salem Chapel at 11 a.m. with the Pastor Jim Herron officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. ANDERSON, Carrie M., 26, of Ruther Glen, died Friday October 31, 2008. Born in Lynchburg, she was a sales associate with Cato and a member of First Baptist Church, Ashland. Survivors include her parents, Ron and Sharon Anderson of Ruther Glen; her brother, Brian Anderson of Ruther Glen; uncles, Mark Lawhorne (Bonnie) and Raymond Anderson (Laura); aunts, Linda Anderson, Susan Goetz (Marty) and Joy Staples; and several cousins. A graveside funeral service will be held Monday, November 3, at 3 p.m. in Ft. Hill… 3:30 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2008, at West Side Church of Christ, Salem. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home. . Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Devotional Gardens of Warsaw., Charities Dorothy Myrtle Austin, 73, of Natural Bridge Station, died Friday, October 31, 2008. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home and Cremation Service. 11 a.m. Monday at the Frost Funeral Home Chapel, Abingdon. Judy C. Bailey VIRGINIA BEACH - Judy C. Bailey, 58, passed away Oct. 29, 2008, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and a mother. Survivors include one son, Christopher M. Bailey and his wife Danielle of Staten Island, N.Y.; her mother, Thelda Willis of Virginia Beach; and brother, Rickie A. Willis of Virginia Beach. She was predeceased by a son, Sean D. Bailey and a brother, Wilbur McClung. A funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, with the Rev. Ernest L.… 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.… BARCHET, Beatrice Barlow Barchet, 90, formerly of Richmond, Va. passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Hickory Hill Retirement Home in Burkeville, Va. Beloved wife of Ernest Barchet; daughters, Frances Limerick of Hopewell, Jean Defibaugh of Amelia; four granddaughters; five great-grandchildren, and her lifelong best friend, Jean Rock of Roswell, Ga. She retired after 34 years from Dupont. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2008 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond. In lieu of… Geoffrey Todd Bayne, 41, of Roanoke, padded away Saturday, November 1, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. BOWIE, Mrs. Victoria Jefferson, of Midlothian, departed this life November 1, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. will be held noon on Monday, November 3, 2008, at Second Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Va. . In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to The ALS Association, Florida Chapter, 3242 Parkside Center Circle, Tampa, FL 33619. Oaklawn Cemetery & Funeral Home, 4801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, is serving the family. 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… 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. will be Monday at 6 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel. Bryant, Louise Hinebaugh Stone Louise Hinebaugh Stone Bryant (Doodle), 83, of Roanoke, died Saturday, November 1, 2008. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge. 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… Mary Burford PARKSLEY - Mary Burford, 84, formerly of Accomac, died Oct. 30, 2008. A funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. in Thornton Funeral Home. CHRISTIE, Constance Kelsey, passed away Friday, October 30, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Dr. L. Glenn Christie; daughter, Susan Elizabeth Lindley and her husband, Timothy of Virginia Beach, Virginia; son, Mark R. Dixon and his wife, Nancy of Yachats, Oregon; four grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Dixon. Connie was a founder of the Irish Setter Club of Greater Richmond and Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, as well as the Greater… 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 COLLINS, Troy Wayne, 45, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Clifton Forge, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 in Botetourt County. Born July 6, 1963 in Clifton Forge, he was the son of Barbara Jean Collins and the late Billy Joe Collins. He was a member of Mallow Presbyterian Church, the West Richmond Business Men's Association and was the Operations Manager for Bostwick Laboratories in Richmond. He was also an avid fan of the Virginia Tech Hokies. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Lisa… Douglas C. Conner, 70, of Roanoke County, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131. COUNCIL, Ms. Donna, of Richmond, departed this life October 31, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., Funeral notice later. s will be held Friday, November 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. from the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, with Radford V.F.W. Post #776 conducting the military graveside rites. Visiting will be Thursday evening from Stevens Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rotary Club of Pulaski or to Polio-Plus, P.O. Box 471, Dublin, Va. 24084 earmarked for the eradication of polio for a… s will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel 12 noon Monday, November 3, 2008, with the Rev. Dennis E. Moore officiating. Burial, with military honors by the U. S. Army, will be at Radford Baptist Church Cemetery, Moneta. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. 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… Darwin A. Dacosta NORFOLK - Darwin A. Dacosta of the 800 block of Norman Ave., died Oct. 25, 2008. A celebration of life will be held at noon Monday in St. James Missionary Church, Virginia Beach. Beach Funeral Services Inc. is in charge. 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 also is survived by his daughter, Deborah Jones; a sister, Ethel D. Hines; three grandchildren, Kim, Kerry and Chris Jones; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Dude was a WWII Navy veteran and an active member of the American Legion Midlothian Post 186. He was a member of St. Luke's United… Helen B. DeByle BALTIMORE - Helen Barbara DeByle (nee Whitmore) died Oct. 29, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late George A. DeByle; the dear mother of Barbara Kay Ellerd and Susan Elizabeth DeByle; dear grandmother of Elizabeth Gail Morgan and Jennifer Kay Matzen; dear great-grandmother of Jenna Kathryn Matzen and Corinne DeByle Morgan; and dear great-great-grandmother of David John and George Michael Churchwell. A funeral will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, in the Fort Myers Chapel, Arlington, Va.… de NERVILLE, Dr. Catherine J.M., 72, of Richmond, Va., died October 27, 2008. She was retired from the Montgomery County Maryland Public Schools system where she taught for 30 years. She received an MA from American University and a PhD from Catholic University of America. She was the widow of Louis Francois Guillebot de Nerville. She is survived by her mother, Mary M. Shelton, Asheboro, N.C.; one brother, Jack T. Maness, Asheboro, N.C.; one sister, Peggy M. Wood, Richmond, Va.; nephews, John B. Wood III,… 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,… DIXSON, Dora A., 89, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl M. Dixson. She is survived by her sons, Gerald W. Dixson and Carl M. Dixson Jr.; an aunt, Berta Bundy; and nephew, Michael Bishop. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery on October 24. Thank you to the staff of Beaufont Healthcare Center for all the love and care you gave. God bless and may she rest in peace. 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… Bobby John Eaton 28, came into this world on Aug. 19, 1980. He left this world Oct. 28, 2008. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Bobbie Beasley, and is survived by his wife, Arica Eaton; mother, Pamela Faye Eaton; sister, Lacy McCall; brother, Tyler McCall; uncle, Johnny Adkins; aunt, Diane Peters; cousins, Tammy Hill and Kim Johnson, Karleigh Joyner, Ryan Johnson and Gage Farmer; and many other loving friends. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Nov. 4, 2008, in the sanctuary of Colonial… will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2008, at the graveside at Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. John W. Fox will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Oakey's Downtown 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… Roger William Slusher, 64, of Vinton, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel. FORBES, William E. "Ham", departed this life October 31, 2008. Arrangements by Patricia Diane Gay, age 61 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Petersburg, Va. passed away Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. She was a faithful servant of Jehovah. She was a member of the congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Surviving are her husband of 23 years, Edward P. Gay; one daughter Sharion David; one son Warren Lee Ford; parents Larry and Ethel Davis; sister and brother-in-law Linda and Roy Trexler; three grandchildren Branden David, Justin David, and Lauren David; niece Theresa Trexler; uncle Wayne L.… at 2529 Villa Circle, Norfolk. Suzanne Glass, 74, of Roanoke, died Saturday, November 1, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443. s will be held Monday, November 3, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Carter Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kristie Banes officiating. Interment will follow in the West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Carter St. United Methodist Church, 1219 Second Street, Radford, VA 24141.The Graham family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.… s 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Gethsemane Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service. s 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008, in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. Randall D. Harding PORTSMOUTH - Randall D. Harding, 55, of the 2700 block of Markham St., died Oct. 30, 2008, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital from renal failure. A native of Portsmouth, he was the youngest son of Mrs. Mildred S. Harding of Portsmouth and the late Arthur M. Harding Sr. He was an alumni of I.C. Norcom High School, Class of 1971, and attended Norfolk State University. He was a driver for Uniform Rental until his retirement on disability in 1997. He was an avid sports fan and kept up with… 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,… HART, Ruby Hubble, 90, of Victoria, Va., widow of Eugene Malcolm (Mike) Hart, died Saturday, November 1, 2008. Mrs. Hart was a retired public school teacher with the Lunenburg County Public Schools. She was a member of the Victoria Christian Church. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Linda Hart of Victoria; three grandchildren, Courtney Trent (Shane) of Raleigh, N.C., Timmy Hart (Schale) of Kenbridge, Tyler Hart (Mali) of Richmond; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Ella Marie James of… s will be conducted at Lotz Salem Chapel on Monday, November 3,2008 at 3 p.m. with Dr. Kevin Meadows and the Rev. Chris Monroe officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. 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. Allen Terry Hopkins Jr. ARLINGTON - Allen Terry Hopkins Jr., 54, of the 1000 block of Army Navy Road, died Oct. 28, 2008. A funeral will be at noon Monday in Shiloh Baptist Church, Boykins, Va. Engram Funeral Home is in charge. HOUGH, Alexander R. "428" departed this life October 30, 2008. Arrangements by will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Norfolk Monday at 11 a.m. Interment will be held in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond Tuesday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Harrison Hubard Class of '38 Electrical Engineering Scholarship at VMI in Lexington, Va. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Ellen V. Huber NORFOLK - Ellen Virginia Byrnes Huber, 83, widow of Robert Lee Huber and longtime resident of Norfolk, died Oct. 30, 2008, after a brief illness. Born in Essex, Md., April 20, 1925, Ellen grew up in Baltimore and was also a resident of Richmond, Va., before moving to Norfolk in 1964. Ellen was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Byrnes and Genevieve McDonnell Byrnes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Huber and a son, James Mark Huber. She is survived by a sister,… JACKSON, Ms. Jean J., of Richmond, departed this life October 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Jackson "Pie." She is survived by two sisters, Joyce Toler (Ronald) and Juanita Randolph (Vernon); four nieces, Tonya Lewis (Derek), Jamliah Jackson, Laronda Toler and Demetrise Harrison; three nephews, Rodney Jackson (Debra), Clifton (Lisa) and Daniel Monroe; and a host of other relatives and friends, a devoted friend, Linda Squire. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral… Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) 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. JOHNS, Ed, 52, of Richmond, passed away on October 30, 2008. He was born in Richmond on March 8, 1956 to the late James Johns and Mary Seay. Ed was a graduate of Varina High School and later worked as an electrician. He enjoyed hunting and playing league baseball. Survivors include two daughters, Christian Johns of Sandston and Kady Johns of Richmond; stepson, Joshua King of Sandston; sister, Christine Paxton of New Kent; two brothers, Robert Johns and Stewart Johns, both of Varina; devoted aunt, Margaret… JOHNSON, Mr. Charles Lionel, 40, of Oilville, Va., departed this life October 31, 2008. Remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. 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… JONES, Ila Faith, born June 23, 1980, passed away on October 11, 2008, at Regional Memorial Hospital, following a short illness. Faith was employed with Colonial Webb Contractors, Richmond, Va. Memorial services were held on October 19, 2008 at 2 p.m. at First Free Will Baptist Church, 8985 Hungary Road, Richmond, Va., with Pastor James Bullock officiating. Survivors include two daughters, Jenny Leigh Jones of Glen Allen, Va., and Raini Michelle Hartford of Sheffield, Ala.; parents, Dave and Jeane Owenby;… Jones, Rev. Christine Pleasants JONES, Rev. Christine Pleasants, 91, of Richmond, Va., former associate pastor of First Baptist Church of South Richmond, departed this life on October 28, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin S. Jones Sr. She leaves to cherish her loving memory a son, Marvin S. Jones Jr. (Lynn); two daughters, Delores J. Thompson and Christine J. Tonkin (Murray); six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Corinne Jackson and Margaret "Peggy"… will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on US 220 North, Troutville, Va., where she attended meetings for many years and had many wonderful friends. Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 366-0707. Charlie J. Jones Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Charlie Jefferson Jones Jr., 81, of San Salvador Drive, went home to be with the Lord Oct. 31, 2008. He was born April 22, 1927, and grew up in Lake Waccamaw, N.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Effie Jones; sister, Kathleen Jones; brother, J.C. Jones; and granddaughter, Angela Carrie Jones. He moved to Virginia when he joined the Navy. After serving in the Navy, he retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He worked 36 years as a welding instructor and… will be held Sunday, November 2, 2008, at 2 p.m. at VaughanGuynn Chapel with the Rev. Randy J. Key officiating. Burial will follow in Haven of Rest Cemetery on Edmonds Road. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Galax Foundation for Excellence in Education, P.O. Box 487 Galax, Va. 24333 or to the Twin County Regional Healthcare Foundation, 200 Hospital Drive Galax, Va. 24333. A guestbook is available online at www. vaughanguynn.com. 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,… , where he worked for 34 years in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth. He is survived by his wife, Theresa M. Lane and sons, Robert R. Lane of Powell, Ohio, and Neal Lane of Delray Beach; and grandchildren, Ashley Lane Setzer of N. Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Shelley Elizabeth Lane of Charleston, S.C. Those wishing to make a donation, in lieu of flowers, may do so to Hospice of Palm Beach County Inc., Charles W. Gerstenberg Hospice Center, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407-2387. LASSELL, Thomas P. Jr., 73, of Chester, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2008. He was the son of the late Thomas P. Lassell Sr. and Lessie Sawyer Lassell Palmer; and was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Collins. Mr. Lassell was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church, Chester, where he served as a Deacon, the Stony Creek Masonic Lodge, the R & R Hunt Club and the Tarbay Shooting Club. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara R. Lassell; a son, James T. Lassell of Chester; a grandson,… Edna Barton Lawson, 86, of Troutville, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008. Arrangements by Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 254-3000. Nancy L. Lehnert NEWPORT NEWS - Nancy Leigh Lehnert, 48, died Nov. 1, 2008. Family will receive friends at 3 p.m. Tuesday with a funeral to follow at 3:30 p.m. in Peninsula Funeral Home. LEWIS, Helen Melba Hayes, born May 27, 1931 in Asheville, N.C., passed away October 27, 2008 in Richmond, Va. She came to Richmond in 1950 and worked at WRNL Radio Station as an announcer. She also worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield as a public information supervisor until May 1988. She was a past president of the Westover Hills Civic Association and Meadowbrook Country Club Women's Association. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Eugene D. Lewis Jr.; two stepsons, Eugene D. Lewis III and J.… . Condolences may be sent to, Charities 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.… s, the family will be sitting shiva through noon Friday at 5228 DeFord Road, Virginia Beach. The family would like to acknowledge the staff at Beth Sholom for their loving care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Beth Sholom Home or to Congregation Beth El. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. 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… A. Carl Lueckert Jr. NORFOLK - Adolph Carl Lueckert Jr. died Oct. 31, 2008, in Matthews, N.C. from complications of ALS. Carl was a lifelong native of Norfolk until June 2008, when he moved to Matthews to live with his daughter and her husband. Carl graduated from Norview High School. He continued his education at the Medical College of Virginia where he graduated with a degree in pharmacy in 1947; he was a registered pharmacist for 60 years. He began his distinguished career at Peoples Drug Store and later… Stella Lotts Magann, 102, of Buena Vista, died Saturday, November 1, 2008. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service. will be held 11 a.m. Monday November 3, 2008, at the Topeco Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Mike Varner officiating. Interment to follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday November 2, 2008 at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be sent to www.maberryfuneralhome.com McPHEE, Albert Emerson Jr., 64, of Richmond, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Memorial Regional Medical Center. He was born February 16, 1944 in Laramie, Wyoming to Albert E. McPhee Sr. and Mabel Burton McPhee Perry. He spent his working years as a Master Electrician in New Mexico and Virginia. After receiving a heart transplant at MCV in 1996, he spent the next 12 years volunteering there and helping people in similar situations. He thoroughly enjoyed his work at the hospital and was grateful for all the… MIKIRDITSIAN, Martha K., of Richmond, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Artin; sister, Athena Apostolidou; sister-in-law and her husband, Rev. and Mrs. Arsen Barsamian; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Demetrios Karakatsanis; and her parents, Ioanis and Katina Karakatsanis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m.… s will be private. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities will be conducted Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the Harrison Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. James Grimmer and the Rev. Michael D. Copeland officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington. will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2008, in the Abingdon Baptist Church with the Dr. Steven Pollard officiating. Interment will follow on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, in the Franklin County Memorial Park in Rocky Mount, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Abingdon Baptist Church Building Fund, 361 W. Main Street, Abingdon, Va. 24210. The family will receive friends Monday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Abingdon Baptist Church. Farris Funeral Service, Main Street… MURPHY, Mrs. Louise, 67, of Albany, Ga. died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral Mass will be held Monday 10 a.m. at St. Teresa's Catholic Church. Rev. Ray Levreault will be officiating. Entombment will follow at Crown Hill Mausoleum. A native of Jersey City, N.J., Mrs. Murphy lived in Albany the past two years. She retired from H & R Block after 25 years. She was a member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church and a member of the Officer's Spouse Club at the… MURPHY, Marshall Jr., age 67, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Frances Lee; daughter, Jackie (Dale) Avery; stepchildren, Alice (Freddie) Coe, Roscoe and Billy (Donna) Mitchell, Alane (Jamie) Lara; grandchildren, Savannah and Derrick Avery, Tammy Jones, Freddie Coe Jr., Willie, Jesse and Brandon Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Slade and Wyatt Jones, Alex and Julia Coe; as well as brothers, Ray, Emmett, Wayne and Glenn Murphy; and two sisters, Nancy… OWENS, Mary E., 97, of 6760 Rural Point Road, Mechanicsville, departed this life October 31, 2008. Remains rest at the F. E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B Street, Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later. fedabneyfuneralhome.com. PARRISH, Rebecca Blanton, 84, of Columbia, entered Heaven on October 30, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, Eddie Parrish Jr.; her sister, Lucy Clyde Blanton; and her brother, Robert Blanton. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Martha Blanton and Marion Herndon; cousins, Rebecca Trice, Coffman Walton, Vernon Walton; her son, Edward Parrish III and his wife, Jane; daughter, Sara Reed and her husband, Ron; daughter, Nancy Parrish; daughter, Sally Southall; Glenna Tibbs; Stephen Southall; Eileen Ford;… will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, with the Reverend Tim Gearhart and the Reverend Bob Colwell officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 845 Hemlock Road, Salem, VA 24153. PORTER, Frank Seward, 79, of Richmond, formerly of Gloversville, N.Y., passed away October 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, William N. and Mary Porter. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Alexander Porter; his children, Connie Palmer of North Augusta, S.C., Bill Harry of Southwick, Mass., Docia Fuller of Wheaton, Illinois, and Frankie Burnette of Richmond, Va.; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mr. Porter was a member of Tuckahoe Moose Lodge No. 1163… PRICE, Roy A. Sr., 90, a lifelong resident of Henrico County, died Friday, October 31, 2008. The family is being served by Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. Funeral notice to follow at a later date. s will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mountain View Cemetery, with the Rev. Wayne Robertson officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. PUTNEY, John Marshall, retired from life on this earth on October 31, 2008. Angels rejoiced as he was reunited with his beloved wife of 65 years, Dorothy Rhodes Putney; his parents, J. Marshall and Bessie Goodman Putney; brother, George; and sister, Carrie Dowdy. Born on a farm in Cumberland on January 12, 1915, John was 93, but those who knew him understand that he was at least 186 years old as he did everything double time. He loved to hunt and fish, garden, talk about growing up in Cumberland and brag… s. Arrangements are by H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to either the Rotary Foundation or to the Keydet Club Scholarship Fund of Virginia Military Institute., Charities 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,… RING, Kirk, 64, of Richmond, departed this life on November 1, 2008 after a mighty fight with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Giles E. Ring Sr. and Sallie McClung Ring of Waynesboro, Va. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Britton Ring, two brothers, Giles E. Ring Jr. of Virginia Beach and James M. Ring and wife, Patricia Hall of Mechanicsville, Va., and their children, Giles M. Ring and Tracy Berry. Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Kay Steele; Nancy's children, Douglas Britton… Robertson Sr., James L. "Jimmy" s 3 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2008, in the North Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. Robinson III, Lloyd Ray (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Lloyd Ray III (Little Ray) ROBINSON, We can't believe it's been ten years! It seems like yesterday that you went to be with Jesus. We love you so much, and miss you!, Love,, Mom, Dad, Brandon, Josiah and Snoopy! will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2008 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum with the Rev. Kyle Saul and Joe Hedrick officiating. The Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Rd., is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made to www.lotzfuneralhome.com. In Loving Memory of Janice (Joyce) SAUNDERS A year had passed, and time has flew., But our sorrow and grief, still feel brand new., Each day we remember, and often cry,, For we were not ready to say Goodbye., We miss you dearly and, will love you forever, Your Husband, Children, & Grandchildren 2 p.m. Sunday in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg. Funeral services for Mrs. Theodora C. Schley of 6601 Eagle Crest Drive, Chester, will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Bethesda Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, Va., with the Rev. Juanita Harrison, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Mount Minnis Memorial Park, Chester. The family will receive friends on Wednesday at 6 to 7 p.m. 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… Elsie Nadine Sexton, 76, of Abingdon, passed away Friday, October 31, 2008. Visitation Monday, November 3, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Frost Funeral Home. will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will be at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to the . Shively, Laura Alice Robertson s 11 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2008, in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. s will be Monday, November 3, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Ridgewood Baptist Church, with the Rev. Roy Kanode officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. The family will receive friends at Lotz Salem Funeral Home on Sunday, November 2, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. The family would like to express thanks to the staff of Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center for their tender care and support for Mr. Shultz and his family. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Lotz Salem. SIMMONS, Robert Raymond, 73, of Chesterfield, died suddenly Thursday, October 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert S. and Margaret Y. Simmons and was a member of Courthouse Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Karen M. Simmons, of Chesterfield; sons, Bryan S. Simmons (Jennifer) of San Francisco, Calif., Troy A. Simmons of Chesterfield, Robert R. Simmons of Akron, Ohio and Mark S. Simmons of Phoenix, Ariz. Also surviving are granddaughters, Maddie, Brooke and Rachael Simmons;… A funeral service for Ms. Willie Mae Smith will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at the chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va. The Rev. Leroy Cherry, pastor of Third Baptist Church, Petersburg, officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at the funeral establishment. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 10:30 a.m. at the funeral establishment. The… s 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008, in Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel. will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, November 5, 2008, in Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. Carl Edward Songer, 21, of Blacksburg, died Friday, October 31, 2008. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. Spradlin, Gaylon Richard "Dick" will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2008, in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton by Pastor Troy Mays. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707. Joseph M. Stacy VIRGINIA BEACH - Joseph Manson "Joe" Stacy, 74, passed away at home Oct. 28, 2008, from lung cancer and a long battle with diabetes. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, five sons and seven grandchildren. Joe served his country in the Air Force. He also was a Norfolk police officer for 10 years. He transferred to the Virginia Beach Police Department in 1969 and retired in 1993. Joe will be missed not only as a caring husband, father and grandfather, but also as a companion and… s 2 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Unity Church Cemetery, Patrick County, Va. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn McGrady Chapel. STEPHENS, Margaret, entered into eternal life October 29, 2008. She retired from Richmond Memorial Hospital (Sheltering Arms). She leaves to cherish her memory seven children, James Smith (Angela), Charlette Smith, Jacqueline Friday (Hargest Jr), Clinton Stephens (Delores), Shawn and Joy Stephens, all of Florida, and Fern Stephens of New York; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Vernetta Smith of New York; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles… will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin, with the Rev. James H. Hyatt officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggest memorials be made to the American or the . s will be held Monday, November 3, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, Route 419 and Brambleton Ave., with the Reverend Rick Elmore officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1923 East Main Street, Salem, Va. 24153. Arrangements are being handled by Oakey's South Chapel. TALLEY, Cummie E., departed this life November 1, 2008. Arrangments by 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;… as a civil servant at the Naval Operations Base in Norfolk, she moved to Charlottesville to be with her twin daughters. Those who knew Louisa regarded her as a gracious lady with a generous heart and a beautiful, infectious smile. She was an inspiration to many for her ability to express love and courage, especially during her battle with cancer at Our Lady of Peace where she was beloved. Louisa is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Littleton Waller Tazewell and Shalom Barron Tazewell of Talcott,… TERRELL, Joyce B., 57, of Richmond, died October 24, 2008. Surviving is a loving family. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Interment Quantico National Cemetery. Online guest book www.scottsfuneralhome.com. THOMAS, Garnette S. "Pete", 88, of Highland Springs, passed away Friday, October 31, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth V. Thomas; and sister, Lila Barden. He is survived by sons, Darrell L. Thomas and his wife, Patricia, of King William and Francis A. Thomas of Sandston; grandchildren, Joshua, Alexander, Ryan, Amy and Cody Thomas. Pete served in the U.S. Army during WWII, was a former contract hauler for Richmond Newspapers and was an avid outdoorsman. The family will receive… Olene Bowen Tucker, 92, of Richmond, died Saturday Nov. 1, 2008, at the Laurels of Bon Air, Richmond, Va. Mrs. Tucker was the daughter of the late Lee Doyle and Bryan Inman Bowen, and the widow of James Russell Tucker. Mrs. Tucker is survived by a sister, Margaret B. Greybill of Richmond; two nieces, Marilyn G. Covington & husband Richard B. of Richmond and Patricia G. Hill & husband Thomas G. of LaQuinta, Calif.; a great nephew, James R. Covington of Goochland, Va.; a great niece, Julia H. Marlow… 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… Jennifer Rose Pullen Jennifer Rose Pullen, 33 of Culpeper died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at her residence. She was born May 23, 1975 in Alexandria, VA to Warren Gechei and Patricia Buchanan Gechei. Mrs. Pullen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and also a member of the Relief Society. She received an Associates Degree in early childhood education, enjoyed quilting, sewing and above all was a wonderful wife and mother. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband,… 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;… Capt. Anthony H. Venable, 52, former captain of the Petersburg Fire Department with 28 years of service, 1609 Kings Road, Petersburg, died at Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, now serving from three locations. www.blandenterprisesinc.com. VITALE, Cristoforo, 73, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2008 in Richmond, Va. He was born in Carini, Sicily and attended St. Therese Catholic Church. He was retired and had operated restaurants in the Lynchburg, Virginia area. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Antonina Vitale; his parents, Nicola and Antonina Amato Vitale; and a brother, Francesco Vitale. He is survived by his daughter, Antonina Vitale and her husband, Paul Schroder; his son, Maurizio Vitale and his wife, Tina, all of… 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.… Raya Margot Ward NORFOLK - Raya Margot Ward, 83, passed away at Sentara Leigh Hospital Oct. 23, 2008, after she lost the battle with cancer and Alzheimer's. Mrs. Ward is survived by her stepchildren, Ute Worton, Anne Misino and Keith Ward; one grandchild; one step great-grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ward was retired from The Virginian-Pilot and Ledger -Star and will be remembered by all who knew her., Charities WELLS, Alpheus G. "Rooster", of South Hill, died Saturday, November 1, 2008 at his residence. He was a mechanic with J.A. Barker Garage, Scout Master of LaCrosse Troop #7454, a member of South Ruritan Club, American Legion Post #79, South Hill Moose Lodge, Bethany Baptist Church, Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow and Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Recipient. Survived by his wife, Billie Hall Wells; two daughters, Rose Ellis and husband, Chris of South Hill and Tracey Banks of… Wendling, Patricia Ann Blanchard Patricia Ann Blanchard Wendling, 70, of Eagle Rock, passed way Saturday, November 1, 2008. Arrangements by Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 884-2276. Lydia Virostek Williams, age 81, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, after a brief illness. She was a loving wife and mother who loved her family and the Lord unconditionally. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jesse A. Williams, Sr. Also surviving are her four children, six grandchildren, and their families. Her son, Jesse A. Williams Jr.; daughter-in-law, Linda Williams; grandson, Brian Williams; and granddaughter, Kerri Williams. Her daughter, Sandra W. Coggins; son-in-law, Thomas… WILLIAMS, Lydia Virostek, 81, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2008 after a brief illness. She was a loving wife and mother who loved her family and the Lord unconditionally. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jesse A. Williams Sr. Also surviving are her four children, six grandchildren and their families; son, Jesse A. Williams Jr.; daughter-in-law, Linda Williams; grandson, Brian Williams; granddaughter, Kerri Williams; daughter, Sandra W. Coggins; son-in-law, Thomas Coggins; grandson,… |
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