| s will be held. Private burial will be performed at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to Elizabeth R. Adams, 93, of Roanoke, died November 3, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. 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,… Alexander, Deacon Florence Sorrell ALEXANDER, Deacon Florence Sorrell, age 57, of Richmond, Va., departed this life October 29, 2008. She leaves behind her husband, Charles Alexander; two sons, Charles Bryan and Aaron Sorrell Alexander of Richmond, Va.; four brothers, William Haynie of Alpharetta, Ga., Donnie Sorrell of Baltimore, Md., Calvin Sorrell of Mechanicsville, Va., Marvin Sorrell of Waverly, Va.; one aunt, Florence Staples of Roselle, N.J.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home,… Donald W. Allen LEWISTON - Donald Wallace Allen, 56, of the 100 block of Cashie St., died Oct. 31, 2008. A funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Gilliam Funeral Home, Windsor. Monique B. Allison VIRGINIA BEACH - Monique Lysette Leon Beranger Allison, 80, passed away Oct. 31, 2008, at a local hospital. Mrs. Allison was born Jan. 26, 1928, to the late Paul and Isabelle Beranger in Marseille, France. She was a spiritual person who was of the belief that all of God's creations are one; she loved animals and helping people. Mrs. Allison will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She will be deeply missed. Left to cherish her memory are her loving… s will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 540-982-2221. Nov 5, 2008 Anthony Glenn Cline, 16, of Axton, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, in an automobile accident on Mountain Valley Road, Axton. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Community Funeral Services of Ridgeway. will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Bath, N.C. Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, N.C. Memorial donations may be made to The Noe Restoration Fund, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Bath, N.C., or The . Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family. will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2008, in the funeral home's chapel. Interment will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made to the family at johnmoakey.com. The Arnold family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441. Jesse E. Arrington Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Jesse E. Arrington Jr., 62, of the 1800 block of Speedy Ave., died Nov. 1, 2008, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He was born in Norfolk County and was a 1963 graduate of Crestwood High School in Chesapeake. He also attended Hampton Institute (University) and Norfolk State University. He retired from the federal government as a law enforcement officer. He began his career as a Chesapeake police officer. He was a former air traffic comptroller and U.S. Marshal for… Thomas J. Ashburn Jr. SUFFOLK - Thomas Jefferson Ashburn Jr., 78, died Nov. 4, 2008. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Harold M. (Hal) Bates, 80 ,of Roanoke, died Sunday, November 2, 2008. He was born in Wise County on March 11, 1928, the son of William J. and Reba W. Bates. Harold was with the Airborne United States Army from 1946 to 1947 and was involved in several veterans' organizations. He was a graduate of William & Mary and earned his law degree from Washington & Lee University. He was a freshman coach at Washington & Lee University and served on the Board of Directors of the William & Mary Alumni… In Loving Memory of John W. BEARD 8-18-1922 11-5-1996, We miss and love you, and mom, too. You live on in our hearts everyday., Love,, Mike, Michaeleen,, Josh, Linda & Tim Beverage, Ionia Louvon Corbett will be conducted at 10 a.m., Thursday, November 6, 2008, in Augusta Memorial Park by Pastor Don Rose. Active pallbearers will be Danny Serrett, William Arbogast, Freddie and Cody Carroll, Brian Beverage, and Scott Leavel. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008, in the Henry Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Waynesboro Advent Christian Church, 521 James Ave., Waynesboro, Va. 22980. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.henryfuneralhome.net. will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, at Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. Leroy Bolden Jr., 76, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, October 31, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. BOWLES, Michael A., departed this life October 23, 2008. He is survived by his children, Makayla Turner, Melissa and Malakhi Bowles; four sisters, twin Margo Bowles (Mohamed) El-Moctar, Nancy and Michelle Johnson (John) Neal, and Daneisha Bowles; two brothers, Ervin Meeks and Marquis Bowles; two uncles, Rev. Pernell Johnson (Lisa) and Alfred Johnson; a host of great-aunts and uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends, devoted fiance, Ayanna Jeter. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave.… s will be conducted from Oak Hill Old German Baptist Brethren Church 10 a.m. Friday with the Home Brethren officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family requests that flowers be omitted and that memorial donations may be made to Carilion Hospice of Franklin County, 390 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. His family will be receiving friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount. Laura A. Brimley RICH SQUARE - Laura Ann Brimley died Oct. 31, 2008. Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by New Beginnings Funeral Service Inc. BROOKS, Arbutus, 85, of Goochland, passed away on November 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Alvis Adams; father, Bryant E. Adams; a sister, Dorothy Ann Adams; a daughter, Carol B. Parrish; and grandson, Curtis J. Parrish. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, James Lewellyn Brooks; son, James M. Brooks (Celes); son-in-law, Harvey Parrish; granddaughter, Michele Stout (Wayne); grandson, Adam Brooks; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Chelsey and Emiley Stout; brother, Ellwood Adams… June Brown Brooks, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2008. She was born in Roanoke, Va. on July 11, 1928, daughter of the late E. Brazelton and Judith Junkin Brown. She is survived by her husband, Everett K. Brooks; a sister, Judith B. Paxton, of Salem, Va.; and brother, William O'Brien of Kitty Hawk, N.C.; eight children; 23�grandchildren and five great-grandchidren. Arrangements are being handled by Moore Funeral Home, Jacksonville. 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. BROWN, Elizabeth Drummond, 93, of Richmond, Virginia, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Mrs. Brown "Bettie," a native of Baltimore, Maryland, retired from the James E. Crass Coca-Cola Bottling Plants, Inc. and was a longtime member of the National Secretaries Association and First Baptist Church. In her later years, she was a dedicated volunteer worker with the Shepherd Center and the Richmond Foodbank. She is survived by a son, Ralph Nicholas Brown of Greensboro, North Carolina; a daughter, Suzanne… will be at 2 p.m. today in Mount Mariah AME Zion Church. Rowsom Funeral Home is in charge. Bryant, Louise Hinebaugh Stone will be held on Wednesday, at 2 p.m., in Sharon Baptist Cemetery, Clifton Forge, with the Reverend Glenn Clements officiating. Interment will follow. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com. Harold Edward Burbic NEWPORT NEWS - Harold Edward Burbic, 70, passed away Nov. 3, 2008, in a Newport News nursing home. He was the son of the late Benedict and Susan Burbic formerly from New Jersey. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Harold enjoyed hunting and fishing and watching horse races. He is survived by his beloved wife, Eleanor Burbic; his six children, Ben Burbic and wife Bobbie, Mark Burbic, Paul Burbic and wife Debbie, Michael Burbic, Eileen Burbic… BURBIC, Harold Edward, 70, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008 at a Newport News nursing home. He is survived by his beloved wife, Eleanor Burbic; his six children, Ben Burbic and wife, Bobbie, Mark Burbic, Paul Burbic and wife, Debbie, Michael Burbic, Eileen Burbic, Patrick Burbic; their mother, Kathleen McKowne; stepson, Jim Kelaher; nine grandchildren, Tiffany, Stephen, Jessica, Justin, Jenna, Logan, Erica, Brandon and Katherine. Also surviving is his brother, Robert Burbic and his wife, Maureen. The… will be 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Oakland United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. Katherine Carey CHESAPEAKE - Katherine Carey, 79, passed away Nov. 2, 2008. She is loved and will be missed by her family. She is survived by her husband, Roland Carey; two daughters and their husbands, Carol and Steve Manning and Janice and Howard Brinkley; and one son and his wife, Ronald and Louise Smith; five grandchildren, Tracy and Daniel Manning, Michael Brinkley, Lee and Drew Smith; and one great-grandson, Zachary Manning. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Francis Gay Chapel of… s will be held noon Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. David C. Derrick officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. Family will receive friends Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. .com. will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Hampton Memorial Gardens, with Dr. Brenda McDonald, officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel 1601-27th St., Newport News, VA 23607. Family and friends are to assemble at the funeral chapel by noon Saturday. 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 COOKE, Roger Paul, 66, passed away September 7, 2008. Roger was a man that lived on his own terms. He enjoyed singing and loved karaoke. To celebrate his life, we are hosting a Celebration of Life Memorial. Come join us Sunday, November 9, at 2 p.m., Dry Bridge Pavilion, 500 Dry Bridge Road, Midlothian, Va. Contact 804-598-5537. Audrey P. Copley COLUMBIA, S.C. - Audrey P. Copley, 96, died Nov. 2, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Brooks and Lula Mae Powers. Survivors include her children, Ann Godfrey, Ken Copley and Ron Copley; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 at Greenlawn Funeral Home, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials in honor of Audrey P. Copley to the UNC-Wilmington Foundation, 601 S. College Rd., Wilmington, NC… Mrs. Della Mae Cosby, 99, of 1621 Darby Drive, Petersburg, departed this life Sunday morning, Nov. 2, 2008, at Colonial Heights Health Care Center. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Anthony and Hannah Parham; her husband, Joseph Cosby; a son, Parham "Acut" Greene; and a daughter, Beatrice Creel. She lived in New York for many years before returning to Virginia. While living there she was a member of Abyssinian Baptist Church, New York. She leaves to cherish her memory, two devoted… Adell D. Cowper EURE - Adell Doughtie Cowper, 83, of the 800 block of NC 137, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 in Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, Ahoskie. Mrs. Cowper was born in Gates County and was the daughter of the late Jesse and Arvilla Lang Doughtie. A homemaker, she had formerly worked as a clerk and cashier at the Triple A Grocery in Gatesville and was a member of Eure Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lyman V. Cowper and a sister, Sarah D. Evans. Surviving… Philip L. Daniel PLEASANT HILL - Philip Lafayette Daniel, 94, died Nov. 3, 2008. A funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Bethel Baptist Church. Massey Funeral Home, Jackson, is in charge. will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Edenton. Miller Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge. Robert Derrickson CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND - Robert "Grier" Derrickson, 88, of the 6100 block of Madddox Blvd., died Nov. 3, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Union Baptist Church. Salyer Funeral Home is in charge. 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 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at First Baptist Church, 385 Buckhill Rd., Natural Bridge, Va., with the Rev. Mark McCoy Sr. officiating. The interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Natural Bridge, Va. Friends may call for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home on Wednesday, from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Viewing will resume at the church after 5 p.m. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at First Baptist Church, Natural Bridge, Va. Condolences may be sent… will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge. to celebrate "Punky's" life will be held in Galilee Episcopal Church Thursday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Duke University, designating the Frances Ervin Family Scholarship Fund, Duke University, Room 116, Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC 27708, Boothbay Region Land Trust or the SPCA. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements., Charities Rush Fariss, 93, of Hillsville, Va., passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va. 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… Margaret Vaughan Foster, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Edward S. Vaughan Sr. and Ethel Vaughan, and was preceded in death by Mildred V. Williams, Helen C. Vaughan and Edward S. Vaughan. She was a member of Highland United Methodist Church and a Past President of the Oak Hill Garden Club. Mrs. Foster was a retired employee in the accounting department of Allied Chemical. She is survived by her husband, Robert… Mary Gardner PORTSMOUTH - Mary Gardner of the 600 block of Jefferson Street died Nov. 2, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at noon in Miracle of Faith Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Dr. Robert D. Smith will officiate. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P.O.Box 8538 Roanoke VA 24014. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2221. . GAYLE, Barbara Vanlandingham, of Richmond, woke in the arms of Jesus Monday, November 3, 2008. She is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, B. Charles Gayle; a daughter, Karla J. Gayle; a son, Michael Gayle (Alexis); a granddaughter, Evelyn Lorraine Gayle; three brothers, Joe Perrin (Mable), Tommy Perrin (Catherine) and Frank Perrin (Shirley); two sisters, Florence Tyree and Shirley Perrin; an uncle, Pete Brown (Florence); a special friend, Mary Bell; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will… Lloyd Emmanuel "Papa" Gilliam of 940 Commerce St., Petersburg, was called home by our Heavenly Father Saturday evening, Nov. 1, 2008, at MCV Hospital, Richmond. He was born Aug. 1, 1942. He was the first child of Mary A. Gilliam. Lloyd was affectionately known as "Papa," or "Buddy Boy" to his family and friends, who will remember him as a very compassionate, supportive, understanding and fun-loving person. He was a caring man who loved each and every member of his family. There… . In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to The Sanctuary Choir of First United Methodist Church, 125 West Main Street, Salem, Va. 24153. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family, 540-586-3443. John Glen VIRGINIA BEACH - John Glen passed away Nov. 2, 2008. Services will be held in Whitewater, Wis. Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Charities Ralph O. Golden, 82, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late William H. and Cecil Walthrip Golden, and was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Marie Golden, and a brother, William H. Golden. Mr. Golden attended Immanuel Baptist Church, was a veteran in the U.S. Air Force, and retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company as a machine operator. He is survived by his wife, Bernice M. Golden; nieces, Debra Morris Goddard… Mr. Joshua Thomas Goode Sr., "Josh," 87, of 21213 Trojan Drive, Ettrick, Va., silently whispered and his soul took a flight to an eternal place to rest on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. He was a native of Chesterfield County, Va., born Aug. 16, 1921, to the late Augustus Goode and Elizabeth Goode Cox. Joshua confessed Christ an early age at Lee's Chapel in Chesterfield County. He later transferred his membership to Union Grove Baptist Church where he served on the Usher's and Trustee's… Goodwein, Dr. Alfred Barton "Doug" GOODWEIN, Dr. Alfred Barton "Doug," of Richmond, died November 3, 2008. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. is planned. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Southeastern Virginia Chapter, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences can be made to the family at, Charities celebrating Ronald's life will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Phillip Fuller officiating. Burial to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Haile Jr., William Buckner "Bill" HAILE, William Buckner Jr. "Bill," of Port Republic, Md., passed away on November 1, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Joy Ann Bartholomew; devoted father of Jessica Andis Haile (Asad Sabetpour), Adam Andis Haile (Heather Settle) and Rachel Andis Haile (Nicholas Lloyd); loving grandfather of Josephine Viola Haile; and brother of Jane Haile Dawkins (Steve) and Edward Wright Haile (Elizabeth). Bill is also survived by his former wife, Phyllis Andis Haile. A celebration of his life will be held at… at 11 a.m. Many people shared their love with Pauline over the years. We would like to extend a special thank you to the volunteers of the Citizens Committee to Protect the Elderly and to Dr. Patterson and the staff at Sea Side Health Center for their tender care over the last six years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Citizens Committee to Protect the Elderly, Attn: Judith Stevens, P.O. Box 10100, Virginia Beach, VA 23450. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the online guest book… HALL, Marvin S. Sr., age 74, of Richmond, died November 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his son, Marvin Hall Jr. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Hall; three sons, Jessie, Marvin and Michael; two daughters, Nancy Walker and Brenda Talley; two brothers, two sisters and nine grandchildren. Mr. Hall was a member of the American Legion Post #137. His remains rest at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and where a funeral… 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,… Erin E. Heischober VIRGINIA BEACH - Erin Elizabeth Heischober, 29, of the 3200 block of Page Ave., died Nov. 3, 2008. The funeral will be announced in full obituary. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel, in charge. HEISKILL, Mr. John Lightfoot, died Sunday, November 2, 2008, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 55. John was the oldest son of the late Virginia and John Heiskill. He is survived by his sisters, Hattie Heiskill, Shirley Jones (Edward), Seselia Coles (Jerome), Dale Heiskill, Olivia Davis (Rodney), Peggy Garnett (Larry) and Virginia Heiskill; his brothers, Willie Dornell (Joanna), Andrew (Gerlene), Andre (Marian), Anthony, Earnest and Carroll Heiskill; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains… will be held at the Azalea Garden Church of God, 1541 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, Thursday at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Miriam's name to the , 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Charities 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. Beatrice K. Hladky VIRGINIA BEACH - Beatrice Kathleen Hladky, 87, passed away Nov. 2, 2008. She was born in Philadelphia Nov. 14, 1920, to the late Thomas and Mary Garry. She was the widow of Virginia Beach police lieutenant Robert J. Hladky and was also predeceased by her son, Allan Hladky; daughter, Jane Bloxsom; and her grandson, Ian Bryant. Left to cherish her memory are four sons, Joseph Hladky, Robert Hladky Jr. (Terry), Michael Hladky (Sharon) and Christopher Hladky; five daughters, Valerie Hladky… Nov 5, 2008 The funeral for Irene Virginia O’Dell Sledge, 85, of Bassett, who died Nov. 3, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Bassett. The Rev. Lew Bennett will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. She was born in Patrick County on Nov. 5, 1922, to Richard O’Dell and Lillie Foster O’Dell. She had been married to Lawrence Edward Sledge Sr. for 65 years at the… Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) Millard Thomas Jenkins Sr., 78, of Claremont was reunited with the love of his life of 60 years, Joan, on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008. Millard is survived by his children, Millard "Butch" T. Jenkins Jr., Sandra Grant and husband, Buck, and Constance "Connie" Tucker and husband, Louis; grandchildren, Bobby Cox, Kimberly Wilder, Louis Tucker, Donna Temple, Mike Tucker, Brenda Sadler, Becky Hanshew, Donnie Martin and Thomas Jenkins; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; sisters,… JENKINS, Millard Thomas Sr., 78, of Claremont, was reunited with the love of his life of 60 years, Joan, on Monday, November 3, 2008. Millard is survived by his children, Millard "Butch" T. Jenkins Jr., Sandra Grant and husband, Buck, and Constance "Connie" Tucker and husband, Louis; grandchildren, Bobby Cox, Kimberly Wilder, Louis Tucker, Donna Temple, Mike Tucker, Brenda Sadler, Becky Hanshew, Donnie Martin and Thomas Jenkins; 17 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren;… Annie Bell Beam Jones, 91, of Natural Bridge Station, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. Saturday, November 8, 2008, 12 p.m., Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1014 Norfolk Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016. JOSEPH, Walter L. Jr., of Ashland, departed this life October 31, 2008. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, Ashland. Homegoing services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 8, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 106 S. James St., Ashland. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 7, at the church. See obituary in Friday's paper. Online condolences may be made at fedabneyfuneralhome.com will be held in Long Island from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008. Maude Rose Harris Kelly, a Roanoke Valley resident since 1953, died quietly in her sleep November 2, 2008. She was 96. Prior to settling in the Roanoke Valley, Mrs. Kelly lived in Florida, West Virginia and Kentucky, where she was born to Margie Cassidy and the Reverend Walter Chiles Harris. For more than 20 years, Maude Rose Kelly and her loving husband, Vernon Byron Kelly, were small business owners in West Salem. Mr. Kelly passed away in 1978. Mrs. Kelly also was predeceased by her son, Vernon Byron… Kennedy, Rev. Virginia Asbury Harmon (Sissy) s will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Joey Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, November 5 and 6, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Peace I leave with you,, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid., John 14:27 NKJV 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,… for procession to the church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at, Charities will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hampton. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home is in charge. 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.… Kerry W. (Wick) Lotts, 70, a well-known resident of Abingdon, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Dora Mae Eggers, after a courageous 12-plus year battle with cancer. He was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, on February 28, 1938, a son of the late Lloyd Newton Lotts and Pinkie Perkins Lotts Richardson. He and his family lived in the Natural Bridge and Blackstone areas during the early years of his life. He was a member of the Virginia Army National… Nov 5, 2008 The funeral for Mabel Bray Simmons, 85, of Axton, who died Nov. 1, 2008, was held Tuesday at Community Funeral Services of Ridgeway with Pastor Don Reynolds officiating. Burial was in the Compton family cemetery in Axton. Pallbearers were Tilton Taylor, Jody Taylor, Clint Taylor, Billy Ray Taylor, Craig Simmons, Chuck Simmons and C.J. Simmons. MacCORD, Howard Arthur Sr., 93, of Brandermill Woods Retirement Community, Midlothian, died November 3, 2008, after a brief hospi-talization. He was born in Irvington, New Jersey on October 23, 1915. He is survived by his wife, Betsy Fleshman MacCord of Midlothian; daughters, Helen DeWell Winn and her husband, Jack, of Richmond, and Virginia Matthews and her husband, Harry, of Mouth of Wilson, Virginia; and son, Howard A. MacCord Jr. and his wife, Alison, of Greensboro, N.C.; grandchildren, Sean DeWell and… MARSTON, Emma Mason Warriner, 86, of Richmond, formerly of Providence Forge, joined God's host of angels on November 1, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Edward V. Marston Jr.; three children, Edward V. Marston III and wife, Rita, Thomas L. Marston and wife, Vicky, and Constance M. Denby and husband, Henry; five grandchildren, Kimberly Marston, Christine Marston, William Marston, Leslie Kelley and husband, Ernest, and Roger Denby; four great-grandchildren, Jared, Zoe and Zane Marston,… Marie Martin CHINCOTEAGUE - Marie Martin, 79, died Nov. 3, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Union Baptist Church. Fox & Holston Funeral Home is in charge. Nov 5, 2008 The funeral for Mattie Elizabeth Hairston, 83, of 480 Fellowship Drive, Martinsville, who died Nov. 3, 2008, at home, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Hines Funeral Services in Martinsville with Minister Cathy Amos officiating. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the funeral and other times at the home. She was born July 4, 1925, in Henry County to William Henry Hairston and Anna Redd Hairston Mitchell. Her parents… McCOOL, Richard Allen, passed away November 3, 2008 at the age of 72 at Massey Cancer Center. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., he was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Edgar McCool and Marie Mongiovi McCool. He is survived by his wife, Sue Lilly McCool. Also surviving are daughters, Catherine L. McCool of Henrico County and Evelyn M. McCool of Florida; sons, Steven R. McCool of Costa Rica and Richard J. McCool of Henrico County; stepdaughter, Vera James Barber and husband, Michael, of Prince George; stepson,… . In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Rd., #A, Roanoke, Va., 24018, or the Roanoke Rescue Mission, 402 Fourth St. S.E., Roanoke, Va., 24013. The family would like to thank everyone at Loyalton of Roanoke for making Lois a part of their family, and for their wonderful care and love, as well as Jennifer, Cindy and all the staff at Good Samaritan Hospice for their devotion, daily support and love. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel,… Mattie M. McGrath NORFOLK - Mattie M. McGrath, 91, passed away Nov. 3, 2008, in Norfolk. A native of Hopewell, Va., she was the daughter of the late Henry L. and Mattie Jones Maifeld and the widow of George R. McGrath. She was a member of Coleman Place Presbyterian Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Little Creek Women's Club and the Jamestown Society. She enjoyed lifelong hobbies of gardening and playing bridge. She is survived by her daughter, Gail M. "Pat" Wright and her husband Buck… will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. David Alger and the Rev. Paul Dillon officiating. The family will be at the home of Diane and John Bracy, 30441 Nancy's Place, and suggests memorials be made to the or Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. s will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday morning in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow Street in Pembroke with Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery at Christiansburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com. MORLOCK, William Gary, 61, of Richmond, a native of North Dakota, passed away November 2, 2008. He is survived by his son, Brian Morlock (Jane); daughter, Margo Morlock (Rikky Sanders); their mother, Nora Rodriguez; two grandchildren, Brandon and Brooke Morlock; his mother, Ida Morlock; two brothers, Ron and Bob Morlock; and two sisters, Marlys Geinert and Marcella Crowder. Mr. Morlock was a Marine Corps veteran and was retired from DuPont. Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Thursday at… will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 8, at First Christian Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. Lucy S. Mortenson CHESAPEAKE - Lucy Hunter Sawyer Mortenson, 91, of the 900 block W. Cape Rock Drive, died Nov. 1, 2008 at Heartland Care and Rehab. She was born in Perquimans County, North Carolina. She was prececeased by David Warren Sayer, husband, and Martin Norman Mortenson Jr., husband. Mrs. Mortenson is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Sawyer Wright and husband Daniel of Whitefish, Mont., and Dawn Sawyer Strong and husband Junior (Rock) of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; two sons, William Dalton Sawyer and… William U. Musich VIRGINIA BEACH - William U. "Bill" Musich, 63, passed away Nov. 4, 2008, in Norfolk. A native of Earling, Iowa, he was the son of the late Urban Musich and Esther Wiehs. He was a U.S. Naval veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie E. Musich; his daughter, Stacy M. Snukis and husband Robert of Cape Coral, Fla.; his stepson, Angel Garcia and wife Gievanne of Grand Prairie, Texas; two sisters, Mary Jane Orsak of Warren, Ark., and Margaret Nelson of Omaha, Neb.;… Lula B. White Myers CHESAPEAKE - Lula B. White Myers, 73, of the 1200 block of Anne Ave., went to be with the Lord Nov. 3, 2008. A native of Pitt County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Becton and Luberta Moore Briley and the wife of the late Louie E. White. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and a former clerk with Portlock Pharmacy and Liberty Pharmacy of Chesapeake. Surviving are two daughters, Kathy L. Mahone and Bonny S. Tarkington and her husband James; one son, Michael R.… Irvin Wayne Nichols, 72, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. Hazel Stevers Niece, 89, of Pembroke, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Arrangements by Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke. OLIVER, Mrs. Savannah G., of Henrico, departed this life November 4, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later. Parsons, Gertie Virginia Shepard Benjamin Lee Persinger, 56, of Monterey, Va., formerly of Alleghany County, Va., passed away Monday, November 3, 2008. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home, Hot Springs, Va. Pitt Jr, Malcolm Upshur "Buck" PITT, Malcolm Upshur Jr. "Buck." After fighting the good fight, Malcolm Upshur "Buck" Pitt Jr. went to be with his Lord on November 4, 2008. Born in Richmond, Va. on November 29, 1921, he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1938. He received a B.A. from the University of Richmond in 1942, an M. Ed. from Harvard University in 1949 and did graduate work at the University of Virginia in 1954. He was selected to the University of Richmond Hall of Fame, the last athlete to start in… Randolph H. Preddy PORTSMOUTH - Services for Randolph Howard "Randy" Preddy will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, with entombment in Greenlawn Mausoleum. 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,… Donald Lee Revere, 66, of Hayes, Va., passed away November 2, 2008. Graveside Friday, 11 a.m., Nicopolis United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. Mrs. Emma Davis Reynolds, 86, of 327 Payne St., Gretna, Va., passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna. of Mr. Robertson's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mars Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Burke Holland and the Rev. Billy Presley officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Flowers are welcome, or memorial donations may be made to Mars Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Margaret Davidson, 1401 Meadow Road, Colerain, NC 27924, or to University Health Systems Hospice Care, P.O. Box 272, Ahoskie, NC 27910. Friends are invited to visit with the family at their home, 439… ROLISON, Mr. Emmett, of Richmond, departed this life October 30, 2008. He is survived by one brother, Reginald Rolison; one sister, Argarita Rolison; three nieces, Rita, Meonta, and Alexis; two nephews, Reginald Jr. and Alex; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where the family will receive friends Wednesday (today) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. Kay Frances Rowland, 71, went to a place without pain Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, following an extended illness. Born in Prince George, Oct. 4, 1937, to the late Paul and Mary Frances Ledford. A lifelong resident of the Hopewell – Prince George area. She was educated in the Hopewell school system and retired from civil service at Fort Lee. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Claude Calvin Rowland; a daughter, Candace (Rea) Cofer; a brother, David (Linda) Ledford; brothers-in-law, Gene (Mitsy) Rowland,… Dorothy (Dot) Scank, 84, of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, November 3, 2008. Mass will be celebrated at Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 11 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday, November 7, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount. Funeral services for Mrs. Theodore C. Schley of 6061 Eagle Crest Dr., Chester, who died at Chippingham Medical Center, Richmond, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday from Bethesda Baptist Church, Chester, with the Rev. Juanita Harrison, pastor, officating. Interment will be in Mt. Minnis Memorial Park, Chester. The remains will rest at the church at 9:45 a.m. Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at 10 a.m. at the above residence. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Tuckers… 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… s. Interment will follow at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, Brandon. Please sign guestbook at, Charities David Lee Sessler CHESAPEAKE - David Lee Sessler, 69, of the 4200 block of Foxxglen Run, passed away suddenly and very unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, in Sentara Heart Hospital. Mr. Sessler was born May 3, 1939, in Rochester, N.Y., and was the son of the late Howard Clarence and Margaret Balling Sessler. After graduation from the Rochester Institute of Technology, he went to work for the Rochester Gas and Electric Co. He later became the owner and operator of Southern Eddy Current Testing Services. On… will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, by Evangelist Tony Vastardis. Family suggest memorial contribution to the . Condolences can be made at, Charities Allen Franklin Shaw, son of the late Mary Allen Shaw and Leonard Shaw, went home to be with his Savior on Nov. 3, 2008. He was born June 27, 1933 in Mecklenburg County, Va. and attended the public schools of Brunswick County. He was later drafted into the U.S. Army and spent most of his adult life in California where he retired from Boeing Industries. He was predeceased by his parents, one sister, Sadie, and two brothers, James and Roosevelt. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted former wife, Susie… in 1983 and also owned and operated a saw sharpening business in Great Bridge for nine years. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 11 in Frederick, Md., attended St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Great Bridge and was active in the AIDS cook-in ministry. A memorial celebration of his life will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 233 Mann Drive, Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Thomas Episcopal Church Organ Fund. Interment will be at a… Laura Dalton Shelton, 83, of Gretna, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at the Colbert-Moran Chapel. Charlotte Sigmon CHINCOTEAGUE - Charlotte Sigmon, 85, died Nov. 3, 2008. A funeral will be held today at 11 a.m. in Union Baptist Church. Salyer Funeral Home is in charge. Shirley Jean Bishop Slaughter, 71, of Dinwiddie, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Celia "French" Maitland Bishop Ozmore and John Alfred Bishop of Dinwiddie. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Joseph Leonard Slaughter; a son, Leonard Wayne Slaughter; five brothers; and step-father, John Hawthorne "Foots" Ozmore. Mrs. Slaughter was a member of Western Heights Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother,… Stanley W. Smigiel NORFOLK - Stanley W. Smigiel, 84, of the 2900 block of Somerset Lane, died Nov. 4, 2008, in his residence. He was a native of McKees Rocks, Pa., and a resident of Norfolk since 1970. He was the son of the late Iganatius and Theophila Smigiel. He retired from the United States Navy as a senior chief petty officer and served his country for 30 years. He was a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He later went to work for and retired from the City of Norfolk as Head of Maintenance for… SMITH, Cheryl Seward, of Richmond, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008. She was the daughter of the late W. Welford and Shirley S. Seward. She is survived by a son, William S.H. Smith Jr. of Montpelier; a sister, Sandra S. Edmonds; two brothers, David W. Seward and Larry D. Seward, all of Mechanicsville; other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at Broaddus Memorial Baptist Church, 5351 Pole Green Rd., Mechanicsville, on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers,… Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 1 p.m., in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. Leona Harris Spence NORFOLK - Leona Harris Spence, 86, of the 300 block of Faulk Road, passed away Nov. 2, 2008, in her residence. A native of Elizabeth City, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Irving and Nell Harris and the wife of the late Robert Derwood Spence Sr. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Norfolk. Surviving are a son, Robert D. Spence Jr. and his wife Kathryn of Gray, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Carolyn Spence of Las Vegas, Nev., and Robert D. Spence III and his wife… St.Clair, Estelle Marie Preston 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. . He was a member of Prince Hall Masonic Lodge No. 197 and a dedicated member of Norfolk United Methodist Church where he served as the head of the Pastor Parish Relations Committee, choir member, worship leader and lay leader. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard Leroy Taborn. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Grace; son, Donnell Jr.; daughter, Dominque Ashlee of Norfolk; and a sister, Rosalyn Taborn Holley (Eldren) of Chesapeake. A funeral will be held Friday at noon in Norfolk United… TAYLOR, Thomas E., of 1007 N St., died November 4, 2008. Remains rest at Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home, 30210 N Street. Funeral notice later. Fred D. Thornton Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Retired U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Fred D. Thornton Jr., 72, of the 1500 block of Crystal Lake Drive, passed away Nov. 2, 2008. Born in Chicago to the late Fred Sr. and Agnes Thornton, he retired from the U.S. Navy and as CEO of Orc Inc. in Chesapeake. Survivors include his devoted wife, Ruth; one daughter; three sons; three sisters; one brother; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Third Baptist Church, 461 Godwin St., Portsmouth.… will be held 1 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008, at Evergreen Burial Park with Dr. George Anderson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Roanoke Area Ministries. will be held at the graveside, 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Fair View Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. 540-989-3131. BEVERLEY - Mary F. Beverley, 84, of Charlottesville passed away on Tuesday November 4, 2008, at her residence. Arrangements with Hill and Wood Funeral Home are incomplete. Published in the Charlottesville Daily Progress on 11/5/2008 Create a Memorial Website Driver, Jessica Durham View/Sign Guest Book Jessica Durham W. Driver Jessica Durham Wilkinson Driver, 37, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away at a local hospital on Saturday, November 1, 2008. She was the daughter of Charles "Buster"… C. C. Vaughan PORTSMOUTH - Carl C. "C.C." Vaughan, 87, of the 500 block of Rockbridge Road, went to be with his Lord and Savior Nov. 3, 2008. He was born June 23, 1921, in Jackson, N.C. He was raised in Portsmouth and worked at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard from age 17 until retirement. He served in the U.S. Marine Air Corps as a Navigator-Bombardier in the Pacific during World War II, a time he always remembered with pride. He was predeceased by his first wife, Leigh and his son, Carl C. Vaughan… VAUGHAN, Donald M., 84, of Blackstone, Va., went to be with the Lord Eternal in the Heavens on Sunday, November 2, 2008. He was the widower of Carlene Duncan Vaughan. Donald is survived by three sons, David A. Vaughan and his wife, Kathryn, of Arlington, Texas, Bruce M. Vaughan and his wife, Peggy, of Blackstone, Timothy D. Vaughan and his wife, Linda, of Moseley, Va.; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mildred Foster of Hampton Roads, Va. Donald was part owner and the last of his… Anthony H. "Tony" Venable of 1609 Kings Road, Petersburg, Va., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008. Capt. Venable was born on Aug. 19, 1956 in Petersburg, Va., and was called home to glory suddenly on Nov. 1, 2008 at the Southside Regional Medical Center to be with his mother, Endie Venable, brother, Berwyn A. Venable and sister, Mercedes "Merci" Venable-Smith. As a child, Tony came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, and was baptized at The First Baptist Church –… will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Poquoson, followed by burial in Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Poquoson Rescue Squad, 830 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson, VA 23662. Online condolences to, Charities 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.… The Rev. Carrie Miles Washington, 78, of 3821 Dupuy Road, Ettrick, died early Tuesday morning, Nov. 4, 2008 peacefully at her residence after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, (804)-478-4411. Wendling, Patricia Ann Blanchard Patricia Ann Blanchard Wendling, 70, of Eagle Rock, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008, in the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-884-2276. will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at Sherwood Memorial Park with minister Doug Gibson officiating. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. WILSON, Mrs. Naomi Coy, age 79, of Richmond, Va., departed this life October 31, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents, William Henry Coy and Rebecca Pegram Coy; and son, Harold Wayne Sr. She is survived by three sons, William Christopher Wilson (Lagerald), Dr. Lawrence A. Wilson Sr. (Christine), Maurice E. Wilson (Charlotte); two sisters, Esther Miles and Rebecca Manual; and a host of grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was a consistent Christian, as well as a… WILSON, Peggy Weatherford, 62, of Chesterfield, died November 2, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart Davis Wilson; her parents, Thomas and Margaret Weatherford; and son-in-law, Robert R. Houston. She is survived by two daughters, Tracey W. Houston and Tammy Lynn Eden and her husband, Anthony; two sons, Anthony "Tony" Ward Wilson and his wife, Rhonda, and Roger Scott Mullins and his wife, Joyce; two grandchildren that lovingly called her "Grandma," Taylor Nicole Eden… WINDSOR, Melvin Edward, 75, of Richmond, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, departed this life November 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Gloria Jean Windsor. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Jean Windsor; sons, Douglas Windsor and his wife, Laurie, Kenneth Windsor, and Bruce Windsor and his wife, Wendy; daughter, Beth Blackburn and her husband, Tad; grandsons, Kyle and Jason Windsor; granddaughters, Katie Elmore and Emma Blackburn; a devoted sister-in-law, Rebekah… WOLIVER, Audrey Southworth, peacefully passed away on November 1, 2008 at Oaks of Carolina in Raleigh, N.C., with her family by her side. She was born on September 6, 1924 in Caroline County, Va., and lived in the Richmond area until she moved to Cary, N.C., four years ago to be near her family. She is survived by her daughter, JoAnne Johnson; son-in-law, Jay Johnson; two grandchildren, Justin and Jared; and nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at Westhampton Memorial Park on Thursday, November 6,… s will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, with Dr. E. Wayne Sellers officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday November 5, 2008 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. 540-982-2221. will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery with military honors. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel, is in charge. YOUNG, Blanche I., of Imperial Plaza, passed away Monday, November 3, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Nathan; a son, Nathan Jr.; and a great-grandson, Eric Myers. She is survived by two sons, Harvey and his wife, Linda, of Glen Allen, and William Young of Florida; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two stepgreat-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd.… William B. Young, 55, of Roanoke, passed away October 28, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. |
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