| s, Saturday, 12 p.m., at The Jerusalem Way of the Cross Church. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount. s will be in the Chapel of Light Mausoleum of Evergreen Burial Park, 2 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2008. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made in Mrs. Adams name to the . Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. 1-540-989-3131 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,… Warren L. Alexander CRESWELL - Warren L. Alexander, 87, died Nov. 4, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in Cherry Church of God. Maitland Funeral Home is in charge. 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… will be held Saturday in Gallilee Episcopal Church at 10 a.m. by the Rev. Dr. James B. Magness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Association, the Galilee Episcopal Church or to a charity of choice. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Peninsula Memorial Park. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge. s will be conducted at a later date. In lieu of flowers and food, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Stephanie Bennett Memorial Scholarship Fund, 350 Angle Plantation Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151; or to Flint Hill United Methodist Church Building Fund or Cemetery Fund, c/o Emily Smith, 2536 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount. Thomas J. Ashburn Jr. SUFFOLK - Thomas Jefferson Ashburn Jr., 78, died Nov. 4, 2008, in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Nansemond County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Marietta H. and Thomas J. Ashburn Sr., and widower of Janet Smith Ashburn. Mr. Ashburn was a member of Western Branch Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon. He had also served as deacon at First Baptist Church. After retiring from farming, he worked as a funeral attendant at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory.… . He enjoyed square dancing and was a member of the Thalia Thumpers. Tim was predeceased by his first wife, Beverly Ashcraft; a son, Russel G. Ashcraft Jr.; and a daughter, Kathleen Ashcraft. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Nancy Ashcraft of Chesapeake; son, Larry Dale Ashcraft and his wife Bridget of Virginia Beach; sister, Betty Craig of West Virginia; three grandchildren, Larry Dale Ashcraft Jr. and Melissa, Jennifer Nicole Ashcraft and Virginia Ashcraft; and two great-grandchildren, Drew Austin… AVERETTE, Roy Earl, 54, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Judy Averette; son, Jonathan; and mother, Beulah Averette. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Chesterfield Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Pkwy. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 7, at Dale Memorial Park. s 10 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2008, at Coyner Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. . Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Bon Secours Maryview Nursing Care Center and Rehab, Bridge Road, next door neighbors of 40 years, Don and Betsy Edwards, her special friend, Keith, and last but not least, her doctor who never gave up on her for many years, Dr. Thomas Harrington. We love you, Mom. "Good Night, Vern." www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. BOWLES, Michael. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Gloria Bowles; grandmothers, Lula Johnson and Carla B. Walls; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon today at Sharon Baptist Church, 22 E. Leigh St. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 11:45 a.m. 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. in the memory of Kevin's life will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Chapel Hill, N.C. at Snipes Farm Retreat, 2339 Jo Mac Road, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27516, 919-929-3454. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m. at their home at 7188 Hollyberry Road, Roanoke, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. 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 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Oakland United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. was held Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Duck United Methodist Church. Twiford's Colony Chapel was in charge. Jennifer F. Burnette NORFOLK - Jennifer Faye Burnette, 38, formerly of Louisberg, N.C., died Nov. 4, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services. Genevieve Butler, 82, of Bedford, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main St., Bedford, 540-586-7360. CARR, Robert Hampton, 61, died Sunday, November 2, 2008 at his residence. He is survived by his mother, Betty S.Tancredi; eight siblings, Sally Carr, Kevin Carr, Mary Supko, Teresa Davis, Geoffrey Tancredi, Anthony Tancredi Jr., Tina Honey, Patricia Tancredi; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Marks-Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock. Interment will follow in the Essex Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday,… 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. CHAPLIN, Mrs. Louise Friel, age 87, died Monday, November 3, 2008. She was the wife of the late Ralph A. Chaplin Jr. Mrs. Chaplin was a member of St. David Episcopal Church in Richmond. Survivors include three daughters, Diana Chaplin of Fredericksburg, Rita C. Barger of Kernersville, N.C., and Joan C. Smithson and husband, James, of Richmond; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Mrs. Chaplin was preceded in death by a son, Michael Joseph Chaplin. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m.… Nov 6, 2008 A graveside service for family and friends of Clarice Elizabeth Clifton Dempsey, 82, of Martinsville, who died Oct. 16, 2008, in Park Ridge, Ill., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery in Martinsville. The Rev. David Gilleran will preside. She was born in Patrick County on Nov. 16, 1925, to Amos and Anna Lee Clifton. She had been married to John A. Dempsey for 55 years at his death, and she was also preceded in death by three sisters, Nellie Clifton, Dora Hawkins and Elma… 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 to celebrate Paulette's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2008, in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes expressions of sympathy to take the form of donations to the . Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home, 1002 Moorman Road, Roanoke, Virginia. View and post condolences to guest book at www.HamlarCurtis.com. A funeral service for Mrs. Della Cosby, who departed this life, Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Colonial Heights Convalescent Center, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the chapel of the William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. The Rev. William N. BlandJr., pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Petersburg, will officiate. Interment will be in the Wilkerson Memorial Park. All honorary and active pallbearers, and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. All family members… COTMAN, Isaac A., of Charles City, departed this life November 3, 2008. He is survived by two sons, Larry Tyler (Carolyn) and Montey Cotman Sr. (Barbara); five grand-children, Jermon Brooks, Montey Jr., Isaac M., Shantell and Kathy; four great- grandchildren, Sha'Ryan, Tah'briel, Jermon Jr. and Jamarion; one brother, Stanley Cotman (Hilda); sister, Ada Cotman; many nieces and nephews, devoted, Esther Johnson, Geraldine Patterson, Joyce Bradby, Portia Jones, Ralph Lightfoot and James Cotman; a host… will take place on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at 11 a.m., at Emmanuel Baptist church, 8006 Centreville Road, Manassas, Virginia 20112. Interment will be at Russell Memorial Cemetery, Lebanon, Virginia on Saturday, October 25, 2008. DAWSON, Granville Carrington, "G.C.", 85, of White Stone died November 4, 2008. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, G. Daniel "Danny" and Nancy Sanders of White Stone; three daughters and one son-in-law, Carolyn Sanders-Smith of Kilmarnock, Helen J. and Robert S. Haynie of White Stone, and G. Geneva Dawson and fiance, James G. "Jim" Padgett, of Kilmarnock; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great--grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Josephine G. Dawson… will be held Sunday at Community United Methodist Church, 1072 Old Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Milton Marks. Reception will follow in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of his son Billy can be sent to the Youth Fellowship of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, Chesapeake. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is handling the arrangements. s will be held 8 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008, from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel. 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… DUKE, James Armitage Jr., 60, of Manakin-Sabot, Va., and Jacksonville, Fla., slipped away November 1, 2008. Jimmy was the son of the late James A. Duke and Joyce C. Duke. He is survived by his beloved of 31 years, Marion Snovel; a brother, Orlando Duke; two sisters, Pamela Ottley and Becky Duke; a brother-in-law, Billy Ottley; and a nephew, Ben Ottley. He leaves behind a host of friends including Tommy, Kevin, Andy, and many others. He was everyone's best friend. It never mattered to Jimmy who you were,… for the procession to the church. s, 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, First Baptist Church, Natural Bridge, Va. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. s by the Rev. Ken Dupin and burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family at Nov 6, 2008 The funeral for Edith Peters Chandler, 85, of Ridgeway, who died Nov. 1, 2008, was held Wednesday at Highland Baptist Church with the Revs. Steven Wright and Tracy Freeman and the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Peters officiating. Burial was in Henry Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Steve Burton, Justin Nichols, Arnold Peters, Leslie Peters, Allen Wells and Jacob Wilson. Arrangements were by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel. , 1 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2008, Martin & Fariss Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-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… FELLS, William, of Richmond, Va., departed this life November 5, 2008. His remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later. s will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Lexington Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Wilburn officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. Mothers are Angels in Training, Some come for a short while and quietly go others stay for awhile leaving footprints on our hearts leaving us never the same. Mothers are like a rose finest when tis budding… Cecil M. Fleetwood Sr. WINTON - Cecil McCoy Fleetwood Sr., 68, of the 400 block of Big Mary Road, died Nov. 2, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Como. Hertford County Undertakers is in charge. FREEMAN, Ryan Lamont, of Richmond, departed this life November 4, 2008. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets. Funeral notice later. GANTT, Edward Earl Sr., of Richmond, departed this life November 4, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Winnie Gantt; one son, Edward Jr. of Richmond; one stepson, Chris Shobe of Mechanicsville; three stepdaughters, Linda Trimmer of Sandston, Kay Shobe of Sandston,Trina Cummings of New Kent; one granddaughter, Kayla Leigh Gantt of Mechanicsville; and five stepgrandchildren. He served his country honorably in World War II and is retired from Richmond Engineering Company.The family will… will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2221. Brandon Gibbs CHESAPEAKE - Brandon "Bre" Gibbs, 21, of the 1800 block of Oliver Ave., passed Oct. 31, 2008, in Hopewell, Va. He was born in Chesapeake. A funeral will be conducted Friday at noon in First Baptist Church Campostella. Monroe Funeral Home is in charge. 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… Doris R. Gilmartin VIRGINIA BEACH - Doris Roselie Gilmartin, 85, passed away Nov. 3, 2008. A celebration of her life will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Good Samaritan Episcopal Church. Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home is in charge. . 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. Goodwein, Alfred Barton "Doug" GOODWEIN, Alfred Barton "Doug", (formerly Alfred Douglas Jones), age 66, of Richmond. On Monday, November 3, 2008, Dr. Goodwein transitioned to be with the Lord. Surviving are his wife, Rev. Dr. LaVerne Robertson-Goodwein; five children, Tamara Edwards-Kelsie (Kevin) of Houston, Texas, Christopher Robinson of Richmond, Va.; Malachi Goodwein of Waterbury, Conn., Allycia Jones of Los Angeles, Calif., and Justin Goodwein of Canada; two brothers, Aubrey B. Jones Jr. (Diane) and Stephen N. Jones; three… Ronald Wayne Gray, 68, of Vinton, Va., passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008. Service celebrating Ronald's life 11 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. will be held in his hometown of Springfield, Mo., time yet to be determined. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to either the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (Esophageal Cancer Research - in honor of John Green), UPCI Development Department, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232, or Treasure Coast Hospice (in honor of John Green), 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997. Arrangements entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Jupiter., Charities Joseph C. Hailes Sr. CHESAPEAKE - Joseph C. Hailes Sr., 89, of the 2000 block of Cedar Road, died Oct. 31, 2008. A homegoing celebration will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in New Light Baptist Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. HAMILTON, Mark A., of Midlothian, Va., departed this life Saturday, November 1, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Janice Hamilton; his children, Malik and Makei Hamilton; and a host of other family and dear friends. His remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va., where funeral services will be held Friday, November 7, 2008, 1 p.m. Interment private. . The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made as contributions to the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways History Foundation, P.O. Box 15425, Chesapeake, VA 23328. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at HAROLD, Donald K., 76, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2008. After 49 years of marriage, Don is survived by his loving wife, Teresa; three sons, Gregory Harold, Douglas Harold (wife Wanda), and Matthew Harold; one daughter, Julie Shaw (husband Norman); and three grandchildren, Sarah Harold, Bradley and Kevin Shaw. Don was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1960. He retired from Nabisco in 1988. He was a founding member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Don… 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… will be held Saturday, at 2 p.m., from Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski with Pastor Terrie Sternberg officiating. Visiting will be Friday evening from Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. 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,… Sharon Denise Harrison CHESAPEAKE - Sharon Denise "Nene" Harrison, 50, passed away Nov. 3, 2008. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. today in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at A. Michael Hayes Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Retired U.S. Navy Capt. A. Michael Hayes Jr. died Nov. 4, 2008, at his home after a 4-year battle with melanoma. Born in Baltimore April, 19 1924, Mike was the son of A. Michael Hayes and May Westcott Hayes. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Mary Martha; his son and daughter-in-law, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas Mather Hayes and Sharon K. Hayes; his daughter, Elizabeth Hayes Mullins and husband James Mullins; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;… Michael D. Hays MANTEO - Michael Dennis Hays, 60, of Langley Lane, died Nov. 2, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in St. Andrews By-the-Sea Episcopal Church. Twiford Funeral Homes, Colony Chapel is in charge. will be Friday, 2 p.m., in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville. s will be conducted Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Belmont Christian Church in Christiansburg, Va., with Mr. Jim Bayne and Mr. Jerry Dowdy officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Va. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Warm Hearth Foundation, 2607 Warm Hearth Dr., Suite 100, Blacksburg, VA 24060. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg, VA. s will be held at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Farrell Funeral Home, 684 State St., Portsmouth, N.H., for Barry and his mother, Judy. Robert T. Hewitt FAIRFAX - Robert Thomas Hewitt, 81, of Annandale and Fairfax, a retired official of the Navy Dept., died Oct. 26, 2008, at Virginia Hospital Center of Arlington. Mr. Hewitt was born and raised in Portsmouth. He was a graduate of The College of William & Mary in Virginia and earned a master's degree at George Washington University, Washington, D.C. He served on active duty in the Navy during World War II and was a civilian employee of the Navy in Portsmouth and Norfolk until he came… 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. HILGARTNER, George Henry III, 72, of Midlothian, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Henry Hilgartner Jr. and Anne Patton Hilgartner. He is survived by his sister, Anne H. Bruckner and her husband, John; two nephews, John H. Bruckner and his wife, Kathryn and Stephen P. Bruckner; two great-nieces, one great-nephew and several cousins. Mr. Hilgartner served in the U.S. Army Special Forces and retired from Georgia Southern University. Remains… A funeral service for Mr. Hubert Hinnant, formerly of 618 Dupuy Road, Ettrick, who departed this life on Friday, Oct. 31, at the Hopewell Health Care Center, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Dr. A. L. Toney Sr. officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. A repast will follow in the Fellowship Hall of the church. All honorary and active pallbearers, extended family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 12:15 p.m. The remains will lie in repose one… s are planned for a later date. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 982-2221. HOLLAND, Jamal "Sid", entered into eternal rest, November 1, 2008. He is survived by a loving wife, LaNiece Holland; mother, Valeria Harrison; two brothers; a host of other family and friends. A viewing will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Rd. from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008 at Thirty-first Street Baptist Church, 823 N. 31st Street. Dr. Sharon Campbell officiating. Interment… s 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at High Bridge Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. 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,… s will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2008, at Green Hill Cemetery with the Rev. W. David Bain officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Rockbridge Area Hospice, P.0. Box 948, Lexington, Va. 24450. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va. Rosalie K. Humphreys CHESAPEAKE - Rosalie Kayser Humphreys was born April 5, 1922. She was widowed three times by Roger Brendsel, Hubert Olin and Clarence Humphreys. She died suddenly while visiting family in California Oct. 22, 2008. She leaves behind three children, Carol Brendsel, John Olin (Laurie) and Morse Olin (Barbara); seven grandchildren, Joaquin Mu�oz, Mani Rose Raley, Megan, Sarah, Joshua, Zachary and Connor; and two great-grandchildren, Lola and Nora. She spent her life outdoors in nature… HUNTER, Michael Allen, 23, of Midlothian, Va., son of Robert and Lynn Hunter; brother of Shea Hunter and her fiancé, Joseph Budjinski, and longtime companion of Kristen Carter, died unexpectedly in the early hours of November 4, 2008. Born October 26, 1985 in Belleville, Illinois, Michael moved to the Richmond area with his family in 2002. He graduated from Monacan High School in 2004. He was an honors program student at Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in economics and finance. His good deeds… will be at 7 p.m. Friday in Lighthouse Pointe. Oman Funeral Home is in charge. for the procession to the chapel where they will also receive friends Friday. Condolences may be offered at the family will receive friends at Southside Baptist Church, 1207 Perry St., Chesapeake. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is handling arrangements. Mr. Lawrence James Jr., 45, of 231 S. Church St., Waverly, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at MCV Hospital, Richmond. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, (804) 834-2219. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com. Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) JOHNSON, Albert G. "Sambo," born February 3, 1931, died on November 4, 2008. A lifetime resident of Louisa County, he helped lead the county in numerous elected and appointed offices. For many years he was a legislative aide in the House of Delegates as well as maintaining his hand in the county. Sambo, a longtime member of The Church of the Incarnation, is survived by his wife, Sally; a daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline and Lloyd Holbert; grandchildren, Troy and Marianna Wade, Andy and Lauren… JOHNSON, Randall Earl Jr., of Fort Myers, Fla., passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008. Formerly a resident of Richmond, Va., Mr. Johnson was a retiree from E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co., Inc., and a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Mary K. Johnson; four children, Jacqueline Armentrout and husband, Gary, of Reedville, Va., Randall E. Johnson III and wife, Patsy, of Richmond, Va., Nancy Cheatham of Highland Springs, Va., and Ronald E. Johnson; and one brother, M. Lewis Johnson and wife,… s will be held 9 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington, Va. Saturday, November 8, 2008, 12 p.m., Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1014 Norfolk Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016. Oliver James (Route) Keatts, 82, of Gretna, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Services 11 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2008, at the Colbert-Moran Funeral Home Chapel, Gretna. Dr. Robert Frank Kelly, of Blacksburg, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. 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 Nov 6, 2008 The funeral for Kim A. Harding, 42, of Fieldale, who died Nov. 2, 2008, was held Wednesday at Mountain View Baptist Church with the Revs. Charles Harrison and Stanley Roark officiating. Burial was in the Cannaday family cemetery in Patrick County. Pallbearers were David Harrison, Jason Alverson, Tony Meeks, Alan Roark, Doug Gravely, Joseph Young, Matt Young and Dean Blankenship. Arrangements were by Bassett Funeral Service. 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,… Edgar Freeman Lane, 77, of Independence, Va., died November 4, 2008. Funeral, 11 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2008, in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va. LAWYER, Tamsen Margaret, passed away early Monday morning, November 3, 2008. She is survived by her parents, Christopher and Kathleen Lawyer; her sister, Karan; and her grandparents, Robert and Margaret Lynch and Brian and Linda Lawyer. Tamsen's young life was blessed with the kindness of her many aunts and uncles, family friends, wonderful doctors and the caring staff and students at MCV Hospital. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2008 at Ridge Baptist Church, 1515 Eastridge… Robert E. Lay VIRGINIA BEACH - Robert Earl Lay, 74, passed away Nov. 4, 2008, in a Norfolk hospital. He was a native of Newcomb, Tenn., and was the son of the late Arkley Lay and Easter Gladys Richmond. He was a retired senior chief from the U.S. Navy after 23 years and he was also retired from C.A.C.I. He was a member and deacon of Norview Baptist Church of Norfolk and a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jean Chumley Lay; one daughter, Donna Sue O'Sullivan and… LEEDES, Dr. Gary Charles, a tenured professor of law (emeritus) at the University of Richmond for 25 years, died November 4, 2008 after a short illness. He was 74 years old. A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Dr. Leedes obtained a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School; his LL.B. J.D. with honors from Temple University Law School, where he was editor-in-chief of the Law Journal; his LL.M. from Harvard Law School; and his SJD (Doctor of Scientific Jurisprudence) from Harvard… 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.… Mark K. Long, 46, of Roanoke, passed away October 29, 2008. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 366-0707. 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… Romilita W. Mack LOS ANGELES - Romilta W. Mack, 91, of the 4300 block of Third Ave., passed away Nov. 2, 2008. A funeral will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Harvey Manley Sr. CONWAY - Harvey Manley Sr., 68, of the 700 block of Johnnie Vann Road, died Nov. 1, 2008. A funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Second Baptist Creeksville. Hunter's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. s will be conducted 11:30 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. Scott Finley. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Simpson Funeral Home. 366-0707. Finley Scott McClure, 72, of Fairfield, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. . 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,… MICHAEL, Jack Anderson, 78, of Midlothian, died November 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Nora Michael; and a brother, Elmer Michael. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Martha Blalock Michael; three children, Alan Michael and his wife, Jan, Amy Turner, and Paul Michael and his wife, Stephanie; seven grandchildren, Sarah Leadbetter, David and Beth Michael, and Janie, Forrest, Mason, and Madelyn Turner; sister-in-law, Carol Michael; and niece, Jay Parrish. Mr. Michael was a… on Saturday at the church. The Mitchell family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com will be held for Dr. Ruby Davis Mitchell, 91, of Stanleytown, who died Saturday, November 1, 2008. Arrangements are being handled by CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett. Fabius F. Moore NORFOLK - Fabius F. Moore, 86, of the 1400 block of Halstead Ave., died Oct. 31, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday in Hale Funeral Home. will be held at noon Saturday in First Baptist Church Crestwood. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. The remains will be ready for viewing Friday from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. The family will assemble at the residence, 2401 Bay Oak Court, at 11 a.m. for the procession. 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, passed away Nov. 1, 2008. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 1146 Rodger St., Chesapeake. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at s for Lula B. White Myers will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Southside Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Riddle and the Rev. Willis Switzer officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, today from 7 to 8 p.m. Please share a memory with the family at s 2 p.m. Saturday in the Kendall Funeral Home, at Pembroke. Alma Virgie Osborne Nichols, 90, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Funeral, Saturday, 2 p.m., at Henson Funeral Home Chapel, Mountain City, Tenn. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. James R. Nichols Sr., 78, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel. 540-982-2221. Parsons, Gertie Virginia Shepard PATRICK, Mildred Roberta, age 85, a resident of Imperial Plaza, died November 5, 2008. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Cecil Pool of Mechanicsville and Wendy and Matthew Popov of Collinsville, Ill.; her grandchildren, Stacy Morgan and Christopher Stults, both of Mechanicsville, Sophia and Seth Popov, both of Collinsville; her stepgrandchildren, Jason Pool of Mechanicsville and Jereme Pool of Woodstock, Ga.; her great-grandchildren, Jessica and Jacob Morgan, both of… PHELPS, Phyllis Whitlock, 80, of Sandston, passed away on November 4, 2008. Born in Richmond on December 23, 1927, she was the widow of Harry F. Phelps. Mrs. Phelps was a retiree of C&O Railroad. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Hicks and husband, James, of Sandston; sister Loretta Cannon of Atlanta, Ga.; niece, Lori Cannon of Atlanta, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Michael Hicks, D. Scott Hicks, Tara H. Wright, Erin Charania, all of Mechanicsville, Kristine H. Lucas, James D. Hicks, Jordan D. Hicks, all… 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… will take place at First Baptist Church, Boulevard and Monument Avenue, today at 1 p.m. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Collegiate School, 103 North Mooreland Road, Richmond, VA 23229., Charities John Herbert Poston, 90, of Covington, Va., died Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home. will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Bethlehem Christian Church. Parr Funeral Home is in charge. Christine Barfield Price, 74, of Colonial Heights, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 at her residence. She was a native of Cobbtown, Ga., and was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Annie Sikes Dowd. She was the widow of her first husband, Wilfred Lee Barfield Jr., and a retired switchboard operator for the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. Mrs. Price was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the Young at Hearts Club at Elm Street Baptist Church in Petersburg. Survivors include her husband, Linwood F.… . He was a member of Old Donation Episcopal Church, Past Master of the Jamaica-Queens Village Masonic Lodge and the USS Sea Poacher No. 406 Association. He is survived by his wife, Jean M. Rabuse; his daughter, Jacqueline R. Nawrocky and husband Pete of Virginia Beach; three sons, John William Rabuse and wife Barbara of Queens, N.Y., Robert Ben Rabuse and wife Kathryn of Arlington, Va., and Andrew Charles Rabuse and wife Stacy of Chesapeake; his sister, Gloria Bitetto of Franklin Square, N.Y.; and nine… will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Berea Baptist Church. Twiford Funeral Homes, Elizabeth City, is in charge. Patricia H. Redditt PORTSMOUTH - Patricia Hasty Redditt, 70, passed away Nov. 4, 2008, in a local hospital. She was a native of Portsmouth and was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary Alice Hasty. She was a retired deputy director of Material Management with Portsmouth Naval Medical Center and was a member of West Park Church of Christ. She was known for her generosity of spirit. She is survived by her husband, Donald Redditt; a daughter, Patricia "Patty" Rena Woods of Portsmouth; a son,… 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,… REID, Deanna Lynn Costello, 37, of Sandston, beloved daughter of Jo and John Bowles, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. She is survived by her children, Jessi Christine Costello, Calvin Lee Reid Jr., and John Christian Reid; the father of her sons, Calvin Lee Reid; her sister, Nicole Fink; grandmother, Janet Overbey; special uncle, Jo-Jo; and very special friends, Angie and William. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2008, at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory,… time at the funeral home or at the residence at any time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Max Meadows UMC Building Fund. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. ROACH, Ms. Barbara Jean, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on November 3, 2008. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving her family. Nov 6, 2008 Dr. Ruby Davis Mitchell, 91, of Stanleytown, died Saturday, Nov. 1. A private cryptside service will be held. Dr. Mitchell was a longtime educator and retired as the first professor emeritus from Patrick Henry Community, where she was instrumental in getting the Philpott and Walker building at the college. She was born in Cooleemee, N.C., on Aug. 11, 1917. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jubal E. Mitchell. She received her Associate of Arts degree from Averett College in 1942 and a… Hal L. Saunders Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Hal L. Saunders Jr., 65, of the 4100 block of Queenwood Drive, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. A funeral will be conducted at noon Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, in Fourth Baptist Church. Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is in charge of arrangements. Sayles Jr., Carlyle Emerson "Fruitti" SAYLES, Carlyle "Fruitti" Emerson Jr., 60, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on November 3, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlyle and Beatrice Sayles. He leaves to cherish his loving memory a devoted ex-wife, Bridget G. Sayles; three daughters, Jeunesse Blunt, Danyelle Bonner (Jerome) and Demetria Sayles; one son, Jonathan Sayles; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Jacqueline Sayles and Wanda Harris (Lester); two brothers, Tyrone (Joyce) and Norman Sayles; devoted aunt, Jeanette… 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. 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… Nov 6, 2008 Sherita Veronica “Rita” Penn, 23, formerly of 510 Armstead Ave., Martinsville, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was the daughter of Clifton Boyd and Amanda Penn Ziglar. Funeral arrangements were pending at Hines Funeral Services. SHOWECKER, Ronald E., 64, of Mechanicsville, passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 30, 2008. He was the son of Christopher and Sarah Staley Showecker, a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, a veteran, having served three tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Anna M. Showecker; a son, Ronald Allen Showecker of Corbin, Ky.; brother, Wendell Showecker; and sister, Marie Ditchley of Indianapolis; four stepchildren; eight stepgrandchildren,… Deloris Lane Slaughter, 69, of Colonial Heights, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. She was the daughter of the late Howard B. and Edith Seal Lane. Mrs. Slaughter retired from Titmus Optical after many years of service as a lens presser. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, William G. Slaughter; an aunt, Gladys S. Traylor; her three angels, Randy and Carolyn Slaughter, and Debbie Hinton; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will take… SLAUGHTER, Deloris Lane, 69, of Colonial Heights, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. She was the daughter of the late Howard B. and Edith Seal Lane. Mrs. Slaughter retired from Titmus Optical after many years of service as a lens presser. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, William G. Slaughter; an aunt, Gladys S. Traylor; her three angels, Randy and Carolyn Slaughter, and Debbie Hinton; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will… SMITH, Mr. Richard Marshall, age 78, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008. He was the husband of the late Rachel Catlett Smith. Mr. Smith was born December 9, 1929 in Covington, the son of the late Walter Marshall Smith and Constance Eloise Lively. He retired as Chief of Vendor Services for State Department of Rehabilitative Services in Richmond with 27 years of service. Survivors include two sisters, Miriam Smith Catlett of Covington and Linda Frame-Forbes of Covington; and nieces and nephews, Timothy Frame, Roy… Rosemary E. Speck, 86, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel. STARKE, Barbara C., age 80, of Weston, Fla., died October 10, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, William B. Starke. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Felicia; sister, Patricia Wyatt; grandchildren, Brian, Brandon, Jason, Cassidy, Laughton and Victoria. A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Richmond. Stewart Jr., Stephen C. "Steve" STEWART, Stephen C. Jr. "Steve", 69, of Powhatan, died November 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by two sons, Stephen M. "Bubba" Stewart, William M. "Billy" Stewart; and one daughter, Elizabeth S. "Beth" Williams. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Charlotte Trainum Stewart; one son, Robert M. "Robbie" Stewart; three grandchildren, Shannon C. Stewart and Stephen W. "Cody" Stewart, all of Powhatan, and Stephen L. Williams of Henrico; one… s will be at 2 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, with Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. Interment will be with Military Honors by the D.A.V. Honor Guard at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. . 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… THEIMER, Edward Aubrey Sr., 81, of Richmond, passed away on November 4, 2008 at his residence. He was born on January 28, 1927 in Richmond, son of the late Louise and Paul Theimer. He loved his garden. Edward is survived by his beloved friend, Evelyn Woods; his children: Mary Ann Butler, Judy Kay Heffner, Rosanell Miller, Edward Aubrey Theimer Jr., and Winnie Sue Beach; and their families; along with 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and numerous brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews; and… 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 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Fair View Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. 540-989-3131. TURNER, Thelma Louise, 89, of Chesterfield County, departed this life on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Louise was born in Crozet and spent most of the early part of her life in Fredericksburg, Richmond and Lawrenceville. In her later years, Louise moved with her husband to his birthplace in Chesterfield County. Louise loved the Lord and lived her life to honor Him through prayer and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Louise also loved her family, and nothing pleased her more than gathering together to share… Terry Ray Burford Terry Ray Burford, 73, departed this life on Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Community Funeral Home Chapel with the Pastor Cosette Conaway officiating. Interment will be in the Rising Sun Missionary Church Cemetery. The family is receiving friends and the cortege will assemble at 129 Potts Lane, Monroe. Condolences can be e-mailed to comfuneral@aol.com. Community Funeral Home directing. Published in the… VARGO, Frank J., 85, of Richmond, formerly of Colonial Beach, died November 4, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ann McCready Vargo; his children, Mary Vargo, Susan Thompson, Mark Vargo, Ann Francis Jones and John Edward Vargo; grandchildren, David and Elizabeth Thompson, Katie Jones and Sutton Vargo; brother, Gregory Vargo of Phoenix, Ariz. He was employed at Lockheed Martin and was retired from the DEA, Department of Justice. Frank, a WWII Army veteran, participated in the D-Day Invasion as a… s will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Pastor David Bays officiating. Burial will follow in the Gladesboro Cemetery. Masonic Rites will be conducted by the Hillsville Masonic Lodge 193 AF & AM and Military Rites will be conducted by the Hillsville V.F.W. post 1115. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m. A guestbook is available online by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. VaughanGuynn-McGrady Chapel is… 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.… A celebration of life for the Rev. Carrie Miles Washington will be held at noon on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, Petersburg. Burial will commence at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The Rev. Washington may be viewed from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, Petersburg, where the family will also receive friends that evening. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson and Son Funeral Home, (804) 478-4411. WEST, Pearl Douglas Barnette, 86, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Hollins "GH" West Jr.; her parents, Harry and Minnie Barnette; four brothers, Henry, Allie, Jim and Eddie Barnette; two sisters, Delilah Clawson and Louise William. She is survived by two children, George Hollins West III and his wife, Faye, and Patricia West Saunders; three granddaughters, Angela West, Michele Money Carson, Sherry West Saenz; two… for procession to the chapel. Condolences may be offered at WILSON, Jessie Franklin, 92, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Frederick C. Wilson and Virgie Baskett Wilson. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth W. Olmstead, Frances W. Hawkes and Margaret W. Crafton. Miss Wilson is survived by her sister, Muriel W. Williams of Raleigh, N.C.; two nieces, Carolyn O. Little and Vivian O. Shoaf, both of Mechanicsville; three nephews, Robert F. Olmstead of Mechanicsville, Earl Hollins Jr. of North… Ennis Louise Dishon Wood, 76, of Pulaski County and Dundalk, Md., passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. 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 conducted 2 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by Rabbi Kathy Cohen. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Simpson Funeral Home. 366-0707. |
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