| 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,… Joseph Allen HAMPTON - Joseph Allen, 87, died Nov. 3, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon Wednesday in Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions. Poole's Funeral Home is in charge. will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131. . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. Curlew Hills Funeral Home is in charge., Charities . He was a member of Lynnhaven United Methodist Church. Al is survived by his wife, Wendi Michelle Andrews; his son, Spencer Kyle Andrews; and his daughter, Riley Grace Andrews, all of Virginia Beach; mother, Elsie Andrews of Suffolk; three brothers, Terry Allan Andrews and wife Sandi of Northampton, Pa., Kerry Scott Andrews of Jersey City, N.J.; twin brother, Scott Allan Andrews and wife Chrissy of Chesapeake; and sister, Sharon Eisold and husband Dutch of Northampton. A funeral will be conducted Wednesday… Joyce C. Atherton JARVISBURG - Joyce Caroon Atherton, 70, of the 100 block of Michael St., died Nov. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Jarvisburg Church of Christ. Twiford Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge. .com. The Atkinson family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, 382-2612. Mr. Tony Rhea Authenreath, 72, a former well-known resident of Abingdon, passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. He had spent the last two years in Arkansas with his son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Aileen Cummings. He was born in Pound, Va., the son of the late Garnet Lee and Lena Josephine Callahan Authenreath and was preceded in death by his brother. He was a truck driver and was of the Presbyterian Faith. Survivors include two sons, Paul Cummings and wife, Aileen, of Judsonia, Ark., and Tony Authenreath… Carl A. Barber CHESAPEAKE - Carl Alan Barber, 52, passed away Nov. 6, 2008, at his home. Born in Fort Eustis, Va., Alan was a graduate of Kempsville High School, Class of 1974. He was a master firefighter working with the City of Virginia Beach Fire Department for 32 years. He was a member of Hickory United Methodist Church, Kempsville Masonic Lodge as well as a charter member of the Virginia Beach Professional Firefighters Association. Alan is survived by his wife, Carolyn Spivey Barber; his mother,… will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel. s at 7 p.m. The family requests that contributions be made to the charity of one's choice. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at, Charities Nola Mavis Basinger, 80, of Wytheville, died Saturday, November 8, 2008. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home. Ellis M. Berry Sr. FAIRFIELD - Ellis M. Berry Sr., 94, died Nov. 6, 2008. A funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Maitland Funeral Chapel, Creswell. Nov 9, 2008 Beulah Hazel Handy, 84, of Stuart, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at Northern Hospital in Mt. Airy, N.C. She was born on Oct. 1, 1924, in Patrick County to Ed Marshall and Clara Cockram Marshall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Akers Handy; a great-grandson, Erik Rorrer; a sister, Ina Rakes; and a brother, Willie Marshall. She was a member of Mayo Mountain Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Jean Pendleton, Patty Fain and Sue Collins, all of… BLALOCK, Sandy W., age 60, of Midlothian, our loving mother went home to be with our Lord November 7, 2008. She is survived by Ben Blalock; three sons, Christopher Todd Ownby and his wife, Rebecca, Chad Blalock and his wife, Kristin, and Patrick Blalock and his wife, Jessica; a granddaughter, Kellie L. Ownby; and a grandson, Asher C. Blalock. Her remains rest at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where the family will receive friends 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, and where a funeral service will be… Larry Douglas Blankenship, age 53 of Mavisdale, Va., passed away Sun., Oct. 26, 2008 in a Bristol, Tenn., hospital. Born July 11, 1955 in Buchanan County, Va., he was the son of the late Cuba and Hazel Phillips Blankenship. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sandra Hess Blankenship; one son, Charles Lester and wife, Jackie, of Lebanon, Tenn.; two brothers, Neal Blankenship and wife, Gaye, of Oakwood and J.P. Blankenship and wife, Ann, of Drill; one sister, Phyllis Street and husband, Duke, of Rowe;… Dennis Gerald Blevins, 69, died Oct. 31, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born to Isaac and Mae Widener Blevins in Glade Spring. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a proud father of two children, Jeffery Dennis Blevins and Julie Ann Blevins; three grandsons, Corey and Trey Blevins and Travis Martin, all of Kernersville, N.C.; one sister, Gloria Blevins Moretz of Glade Spring; two special nephews, Randy and Tracy Moretz of Glade Spring; two special nieces, Sandy Moretz Yarber of Glade Spring and… William Ralph "Bill" Blevins, 67, of Lebanon, previously of Broadford, loving husband, devoted father and adored grandfather died during the early morning hours of Nov. 2 at Johnston Memorial Hospital due to heart complications as a result of a pulmonary embolism. He was a retired sales supervisor with Earthgrains (Rainbo) Baking Company with 34 years of experience. He was a graduate of Rich Valley High School. His mother and father, Annie Ruth Taylor-Blevins and John L. Blevins, and older… Eleanor Mae Nemetz Blick, 74, of Prince George, passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Nemetz. Mrs. Blick was a retired Civil Service employee with Fort Lee and a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Marvin M. Blick; sister, Betty Schneider and husband Alfred and numerous cousins. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 2008 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N.… BLICK, Eleanor Mae Nemetz, 74, of Prince George, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Nemetz. Mrs. Blick was a retired Civil Service employee with Fort Lee and a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Marvin M. Blick; sister, Betty Schneider and husband, Alfred; and numerous cousins. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2008 at the Nelsen Funeral… Nov 9, 2008 The funeral for Army Specialist Bradley Shane Coleman, 24, of Martinsville, who died Oct. 29, 2008, while stationed in Iraq, was held Friday at Freedom Baptist Church with Pastor Benny Dodson, the Rev. Wayne Handy and Army Gen. Layer officiating. Burial with full military honors was in Mountain View Cemetery in Ridgeway. The funeral was escorted by the Patriots Guard riders. Pallbearers were James Marlowe, Lee Collie, Tyler Lewis, John Coleman, Robert Craig, Shannon Lewis, Joshua Horton, Scott… s 11 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, at Pocahontas Baptist Church. Arrangements by CollinsMckee-Stone Funeral Home. will be held today at 4 p.m. in the New Temple Grove Ministries, 3972 S. Military Hwy., Chesapeake. The Rev. John McDonald will officiate. Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Homes. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities 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. s 3 p.m. Sunday at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home. 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, Carl B. Jr., 77, of Newnan, Ga., formerly of Richmond, passed away on November 5, 2008 after a battle with cancer. Carl was born in Blackstone, Va., on October 10, 1931, the son of Ida Mae and Carl B. Brown Sr. He served four years in the U.S. Navy, then retired from the U.S. Air Force where he served in the Air Commandos. Later, he retired from Verizon as a Power Engineer. Carl was a member of the Sandston Masonic Lodge AF&AM # 216 and a member of the Shriners, where he served as Past Chief of… . Burial will be private. The family would like to thank the staff of Westminster Canterbury for the loving care extended to Martha and Waddy. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to The VMI Foundation, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church or the Westminster Canterbury Foundation., Charities BUGG, Wadsworth Jr. "Waddy", age 87, died on November 7, 2008, from Alzheimer's. He was born on November 5, 1921 in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of Olga Edye and Wadsworth Bugg. He graduated in 1943 from Virginia Military Institute with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation, Waddy was commissioned in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in the Philippines with the rank of Captain. He returned to the United States and served in the Virginia National Guard until 1954 being… Ida Mae Burton, of Bland, died Friday, November 7, 2008. Arrangements by Highland Bland Funeral Chapel. BUTLER, Mr. James P. Butler, age 92, of Sandy Springs, Ga., died November 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia R. Butler. Mr. Butler was a graduate of Brown University, class of 1938. Before entering the armed forces, he was a mill operator in Vermont. He served as a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army in WWII in the South Pacific. After serving his country from 1942 to 1946, he entered the banking industry in Boston and in 1983 retired from banking after serving banks in several cities in the… CALHOUN, Barbara Stone, has gone to be with Carl in heaven. She left us on November 7, 2008 to join her parents, Helen Kathleen and B. Paul Stone; as well as her brother, Paul "Bo", all of whom preceded her in death. Born in Richmond, she was a graduate of Glen Allen High School, Class of 1948, and a member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church for many years. Barbara was a loving and caring wife, mother and homemaker. She is survived by her daughters, Donna Herring and husband, Buddy; Debbie Moses… Barbara Ann Lundy Campbell, 44, of Norfolk, Va., and formerly of Pulaski Co., died Monday, November 3, 2008. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski. Harold Winston (Bunny) Campbell, 83, of Clifton Forge, died Saturday, November 8, 2008. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge. will be held for family and friends to honor Peggy. CASTLEBERRY, Nellie Mae, 73, of Mechanicsville, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008. She is survived by her four children, Richard M. Castleberry Jr., Connie Jean Gunn, James L. Castleberry, and Debra Sue Castleberry; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one sister, and five brothers. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd. Services and interment private. Nov 9, 2008 Cebron Carl Plasters, 72, of Stuart, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on Feb. 5, 1936, to Moir and Beatrice Williams Plasters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charlie, Burton and Junior Plasters; and two sisters, Novalene Rakes and Eva Bowman. He was a retired truck driver with Roy Stone Trucking and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Clara Negron Plasters of the home; four sons, Tony Plasters of Stuart,… Paula Yvonne Chalifoux, 60, of Rustburg, died on Saturday, November 08, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424. 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 for Sheldon will be held at Galilee Episcopal Church, 40th Street and Pacific Avenue in Virginia Beach, at 3 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev. Jay Magness. Memorial donations may be made to the Galilee Church Building Fund, 40th and Pacific Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451 or to the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 945, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. Sayonara, Dad. Bravo Zulu., Charities COURTNEY, Mrs. Geraldine, of Richmond, departed this life November 7, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later. Thomas Jackson Cox, 77, of Draper died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. Funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery with Radford VFW Post 776 conducting graveside military rites. He was born Dec. 30, 1930, son of the late Albert and Leuana Meredith Cox of Foster Falls. He was married to the late Mary Sumner Cox for 55 years with whom he enjoyed life, family, travel and ballroom dancing. He served as a staff sergeant… Rod Cramer, 64, of Galax died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, at 9:30 a.m. at Twin County Funerals Sanctuary with the Rev. Terry Johnson Gregory officiating. Grayson Post 7726 will conduct military rites. Online condolences can me made at www.twincountyfunerals.com. Twin County Funerals in Galax is in charge of the arrangements. online via live webcam at CRESSMAN, Lola B., age 90, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord November 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant Cressman. She is survived by her son Jerry Cressman and his wife Ann; daughter, Debbie Walthall; grandchildren, Tammy Prior and husband, Todd, Troy Cressman, Jamey Walthall and wife, Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Lauren Tanner, Ika Ngo, Ava Walthall; great-great-grandchild, Kayleigh Armstrong; and sister, Marie Carrier. Lola was a longtime member of New Bridge Baptist Church… Bishop Rannie Crews of 100 S. Kippax St., Apartment 104, Hopewell died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Felts Cemetery, Galax. Memorial contributions may be made to the Galax Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 147, Galax, Va. 24333. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.vaughanguynn.com. In Loving Memory of Cathy Lee CROFT 11-9-1970 03-05-2003, Happy 38th Birthday to our special angel in heaven, God saw her getting tired, a cure not meant to be, so He put his arms around her, and whispered... "Come with Me.", We love & miss you very dearly, Dad, Mom, family & friends Marvin Eugene Cronk, 70, of Roanoke County, passed away Saturday morning, November 8, 2008, after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Marvin was born July 13, 1938, and was preceded in death by his parents, the Reverend and Mrs. Logan S. (Ruth) Cronk. Marvin retired from West Motor Sales and was an active member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, serving as a trustee, deacon, Sunday School teacher and on numerous committees. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia (Patty) Cronk; his… s will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at the Sherwood Memorial Park, in Salem, Va., with the Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Friends may gather with the family Monday night from 5 to 7 p.m. at Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, Va. as a secretary for the Veterans Administration. She was a member of the Catholic Church of St. Mark and the Daughters of the American Revolution, Lynnhaven Parish. She was the widow of Oscar L. Davis and is survived by three daughters, Barbara L. Jerkins of Audubon, N.J., Hazel E. Arango and husband Jose of Williamstown, N.J., and Susan B. Hippen of Virginia Beach; a son, Robert J. Bates and Lavaeda of Virginia Beach; a sister, Vivian A. Batchelor of Detroit, Mich.; three grandchildren, O.M. Kelly, Y. Y.… DeCORDOVA, Joyce S., entered eternal rest on November 5, 2008. She leaves to cherish memories of her, one sister, Alice S. Johnson; one brother, Ivan A. Stovall (Ramonita); two nephews, Anthony W. Johnson and Alan M. Johnson (Shelley); one niece, India A. Stovall of Virginia Beach, Va.; one goddaughter, Tracey Blathers and a host of other relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave., where family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November… DEBARDELEBEN, Marian Z., 62, died Tuesday November 4 in her home in Los Alamos, N.M. She is survived by her son, Nathan of Los Alamos, N.M.; sister, Tracey Alysson of West Chesterfield, N.H.; and two granddaughters, Natalia, age five and Gwendolyn, age two. She lived most of her life in Richmond with a long and successful career of over 25 years at Philip Morris. There will be a celebration of life service at the Sheraton West Hotel, 6624 W. Broad St., on Sunday, November 9, 4 to 6 p.m. Please bring… 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… Rhonda B. Drewitt VIRGINIA BEACH - Rhonda B. Drewitt, 55, of the 5900 block of Wesleyan Drive, died Nov. 3, 2008. A worship celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in First Calvary Baptist Church. Graves Funeral Home is in charge. will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Old Donation Episcopal Church with Dr. Robert J. Randall officiating. The family will receive friends in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, today from 3 to 5 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at s will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Pleasant officiating. The interment will be in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com. ENSIGN, Ruth S., died November 6, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Rev. John E. Ensign; and four adult children, Dr. Jacque Ensign of Seattle, Wash., Martha Ensign Johnson of Santa Barbara, Calif., Stephen D. Ensign of Mechanicsville, and Dr. Josephine Ensign of Seattle, Wash.; her sister, Nancy Blackwood of Hilton Head Island, S.C.; nine grandchildren, and one stepgranddaughter. Born in Tokyo, Japan in 1923, she was a graduate of the Tyler School of Fine… James Bradley Eure, 57, of Marion, Va., passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion. 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… Charles Randall "Ranny" Fenderson Jr., 57, of Richmond, Va., passed from this earth Nov 5, 2008, in his home. He was a long time resident of Colonial Heights, Va. He was born Sept. 26, 1951, in Petersburg, Va., the second child of Charles Randall Fenderson Sr. and "Jackie" Fenderson. Affectionately known as "Ranny" by his family and friends, he was a caring, free spirit and lived life large. He leaves to cherish his memory an extensive family. Those family members that he… Norma Mae B. Garcia VIRGINIA BEACH - Norma Mae Berumen Garcia, 84, passed away Nov. 7, 2008. She was born in Lexington, Neb., the daughter of Ben and Julia Berumen. Norma was a member of the St. Pius X Catholic Church for 52 years and a prayer group at the church. She worked as a hairdresser for 25 years at Taylor Burgess Hair Salon. She also volunteered for 15 years at Lake Taylor doing hair and manicures. Norma was predeceased by her loving husband of 38 years, Roy Garcia. Left to cherish Norma's… Nicholas Adam Gates, infant son of Jeffrey and Nikki Gates, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion. Marie Roberta Sissea Gebhart, 84, of Ridgeway, died Thursday, November 6, 2008. A mass will be held Monday, November 10, 2008, 2 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel. will be held in Perdido Bay United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Darren McClellan will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001; Humane Society, 5 North Q Street, Pensacola, FL 32505; , 4400 Bayou Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32504. Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32504 is in charge of arrangements. will be held Tuesday November 11, 2008 at the Goad Family Cemetery officiated by the Rev. S. G. Bolt. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be sent to www.maberryfuneralhome.com ., Words can never express how grateful we are to those who have helped us so much with this difficult and unexpected loss. GRESHAM, George Scott, 82, formerly from Richmond, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008 in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Born on May 29, 1926 in Danville, Kentucky, he served in the U.S. Army as a member of the 69th Infantry Division during World War II and was honorably discharged, married Chlorus Ann Massey, and graduated from the University of Kentucky. After graduation, he joined Reynolds Metals Co. in Richmond, Virginia where he enjoyed a successful career as a metallurgical engineer until his retirement.… Bettye C. Griffin CHESAPEAKE - Bettye Cecil "Memaw" Griffin, 81, passed away Nov. 6, 2008. She was a native of Glen Allen, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late John and Viola Cleva. She retired as an registered nurse at Portsmouth General Hospital after 27 years. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Harrell and Jesse Neville of Chesapeake; three sons, David L. Griffin Sr. and Amy Alley of Chesapeake, John T. Griffin and wife Janet of Portsmouth and Richard Lee Griffin and wife Cindy of… Ronald Lee Griffin NORFOLK - Ronald Lee Griffin, 51, of the 4300 block of Dunning Road, passed away Nov. 3, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. , at Montlawn Funeral Home. Arrangements by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh. (www.montlawn.com) s 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett Chapel. s 11 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, at Moody Funeral Home, in Stuart. s will be private. Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, will be handling the arrangements. Condolences can be made at, Charities Monday at 11 a.m. at Bastian Union Church. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate. 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… Bonnie Lamie Harris, 79, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2008, at her home. She was a member of the All for Jesus Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman B. Harris, a son, Ronnie R. Harris, twin infant sons, two brothers, and three sisters. Survivors include two sons, Stanley A. Harris and wife, Claudia, of Bristol, Tenn., and Scottie B. Harris and wife, Tammy, of Bluff City, Tenn.; daughter, Annie Allnut and husband, George, of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Harris of… 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,… Mr. Johnny W. Harrison Sr., of 29242 Lobbs Shop Road, Waverly, died Friday evening, Nov. 7, 2008, at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Peace-Bland Funeral Home, Waverly. www.blandenterprisesinc.com Nov 9, 2008 Harry Rufus Dillard, 73, of 242 Pasadena Knoll, Martinsville, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at Blue Ridge Rehab in Martinsville. He was born in Martinsville on Aug. 22, 1935, to Harry Dillard and Lucy Scales Dillard. His parents preceded him in death. He retired from DuPont with 15 years of service and was a member of the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church. He was a former secretary for the Senior Golfers of Virginia and one of the founding members of Black Golfers at Lynwood Country Club. He also was a member… . He is survived by his wife, Mattie Hawkins and two daughters, Kimberly and Karla Hawkins, all of Fort Washington, Md. He is survived by four sisters, Loretta Stallworth (Eure) of Chesapeake, Barbara Irby of Norfolk, Gwendolyn Hawkins and Rosetta Jones of Chesapeake; three brothers, Clease Hawkins of Norfolk, Percy Hawkins (Liz) of Arlington, Va., and Paul Hawkins (Lovie) of Virginia Beach. Earl leaves to cherish his memory many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a multitude of friends, including… , a celebration of Erin's life will be held at 2572 Sandfiddler Road in Sandbridge. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at, . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 224 S. Military Hwy., Norfolk, VA 23502., Charities The family of Janice Helvey would like to thank our friends and neighbors for the many prayers, beautiful flowers and kindness show to us during our loss. Thank you to everyone who brought food, it was greatly appreciated., Thanks to the Rev. Randolph Morris for his comforting message and to the employees and staff at Highland Ridge Rehab Center, Dublin and Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Blacksburg., May God bless all of you., J. D. Helvey, brother Alvin Lee Henderson, 72, of Moneta, formerly of Wytheville, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. Funeral service was held Friday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Monroe officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Dean Henderson and Beulah Umberger Henderson; sister, Frances Jean Hurst; and brother, James Russell Henderson. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Henderson of Moneta; three children… 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.… HICKS, Mr. James Robert Sr., age 84, of Powhatan, died on Thursday, November 6, 2008 in Amelia, Va. He is survived by his wife, Lelia Ann Hicks; two daughters, Shirley Royal (Luther) and Celestine Yates (Calvin); granddaughter, Katina Woolridge; great-grandson, Marcel Providence; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. His remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home of Cumberland. Funeral services will be held Monday, 12 p.m. at Pine Hill Baptist Church, Powhatan. Rev. Dr. Howard C. Cooper Sr.,… Hikes, Zenobia (Featured Guest Book) Zenobia Hikes, Virginia Tech's vice president for student affairs, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. She was 53. Winifred W. Hodges, 86, of Vinton, died Saturday, November 8, 2008. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount. s will be 12 p.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Charles Calloway officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com. Roy Randel Hudson, 80, of Roanoke County, left his earthly home on Friday, November 7, 2008 to join his cherished wife, Geraldine Rose, who passed away on September 12, 2008. Dad served his country, raised his children and loved his family. In addition to his wife, Geraldine, he was also predeceased by his son, Steve; his parents, Harvey and Pokie; sisters, Berle, Zelma, Hazel, Mary, Geraldine, and Elizabeth; and brothers, Swanson and Wayne. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Sandi and Rick… HUSKERSON, Hazel B., died November 6, 2008. She is survived by her loving family. Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday, November 11, at 1 p.m. at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. s 3:30 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008, at Vaughan -Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va. Hayden Tyler Jackson VIRGINIA BEACH - Hayden Tyler Jackson was born and died Nov. 5, 2008. Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home is assisting the family. Nicole Jackson VIRGINIA BEACH - Nicole "Coley" Jackson, 22, died Nov. 6, 2008. She was born Aug. 11, 1986. Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home is assisting the family. Nov 9, 2008 James Murry Rucker, 85, of Patrick Springs, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. He was born in Patrick County on Sept. 1, 1923, to John Rucker and Nina Rucker Foster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Elbert Rucker; two sisters, Gladys Harris and Gracie Rucker; and two brothers, Willie and Samuel Rucker. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara Rucker of Eden, N.C.; four sons, Arthur Rucker, Link Rucker and Reggie Rucker, all of Eden,… Melvin D. Joyner CHESAPEAKE - Melvin Douglas Joyner, 45, of the 1700 block of Acorn St., died Oct. 30, 2008. A funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Graves Funeral Home, Norfolk. Memorial services for the Rev. Bill Keene will be held Mon., Nov. 10, 2008 at Souls Harbor Church in Belfast, Va. (Near Rosedale, Va.) Visitation and receiving of friends will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Service to start at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home at 276-964-4042. KEENER, Lola E., 73, of Midlothian, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elliott Keener; and infant son, Ern Keener. She is survived by her children, Pam and Danny Crostic, Billy and Pam Keener, Alice Weaver, Elliott Keener Jr., and Steve and Paulette Keener, all of Midlothian, and Debbie and Mark Moody of Tennessee; four sisters, and one brother, 14 grandchildren, and eight… KELLY, Albert Claiborne, 54, of Eastern Henrico County, Va., departed this life on Saturday, November 8, 2008. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later. Kennedy, Rev. Virginia Asbury Harmon (Sissy) Rev. Virginia (Sissy) Asbury Harmon Kennedy, age 65 of Richlands, Va., went home to be with her Lord Sun., Nov. 2, 2008. Born April 14, 1943 in Buchanan County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Virgie Mae Asbury of West Virginia. She was a homemaker and proud wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and sister. She was an ordained evangelist and beloved attendee of many churches in the region. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.… Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va. Family will receive friends at funeral home Monday night from 6 to 8 p.m. . Memorial donations may be made to Nansemond Suffolk Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1515, Suffolk, VA 23439. Condolences may be registered at Edward J. Kotchi VIRGINIA BEACH - Edward Joseph Kotchi, 68, passed away Nov. 7, 2008. A celebration of Mr. Kotchi's life will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. Tributes may be sent to www.mem.com., Charities will be held later this month. Cremation Society of Virginia is handling arrangements. 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,… will be held Monday at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home & Crematory. Lawson, Calvin Coolidge Fancher LAWSON, Calvin Coolidge Fancher, of Midlothian, Va., died on November 4, 2008 at his home. Native of New Jersey, Calvin was a local resident for 15 years. Calvin was a WWII veteran, 1st Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps, as a B-29 Navigator, 9th Bomb Group Tinian Island 1945. After the service, he graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a degree in mechanical engineering. Calvin later retired after 30 years of service with General Electric. Survivors are his loving wife of 58 years, Catherine… LOPATER, Shirley Hyman, 86, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, and the South Side of Chicago, born December 2, 1921, died November 6, 2008 in Richmond, Va. She was the beloved wife of H. Jack Lopater; loving mother of Sanford E. (Susan) Lopater of Newport News, Va., David A. (Holley) Lopater of Knoxville, Tenn., and Lori (Larry) Skiles of Richmond, Va.; proud grandmother of Emily (Brian) Smith of Houston, Texas, Erin Lopater (Josh Diggs) of Norfolk, Va., Robye (Ray) Davidson of… LOVE, Mary Mullen, 86, of Williamsburg, departed this life November 4, 2008. She leaves behind her husband, Col. James W. Love; son, James F.; daughter, Mary Jane Seay; grandchildren, Halley Bysshe, Julia Love, Ben Love, Cynthia Shomo and Elizabeth Martin; and great-grand-children, James Bysshe and Margaret Shomo. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. November 16 at Williamsburg Community Chapel. Burial will be at 1 p.m. November 17 at Arlington National Cemetery. Nelsen Funeral Home is entrusted with… LOWRY, Irving Lynn, age 58, of Richmond, Va. passed away November 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Karen Stokes Lowry; and his father, Ernest Lynn Lowry Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Diane Lowry Jackson and her husband, Leroy; granddaughter, Anaya Tiara Jackson; his mother, Elizabeth N. Lowry; brother, Raymon E. Lowry and his wife, Gray; father-in-law, William H. Stokes and his wife, Vera; sister-in-law, Krestin Stokes Dunn; nephews, Robert Lowry and Grant Edwards; and nieces,… James Edward Lytton, 59, of Radford, Va., passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va. Fred Carroll Mabe, 70, of Taylors Valley passed away on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. He was a native of Johnson County, Tenn., and was the son of the late Rufus and Bertha Mabe. He had lived in Taylors Valley for the past 44 years. Mr. Mabe retired from Columbus McKinnon Corporation in Damascus and was a member of the United Steel Workers of America. He had attended the Taylor Valley Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Jean Mabe; one daughter,… MACKLEY, Ernest A., a resident of Williamsburg and an international expert on scramjet propulsion and hypersonic flight, died Wednesday after a long illness. Mr. Mackley was born in 1925 in Grand Junction, Colo. and was graduated from the University of Colorado, in Boulder, with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Mr. Mackley moved to Hampton, Va. in 1951 to begin a career with the National Aeronautical Space Administration (NASA) that spanned more than 40 years. At NASA's Langley Research Center, Mr.… Nov 9, 2008 Marie Roberta Sissea Gebhart, 84, of Sheffield Road, Ridgeway, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born in Newark, Ohio, on Sept. 13, 1924, to George J. and Marie Samoila Sissea. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Gebhart in 2003. She graduated from Newark High School where she was in the National Honor Society. She was a member of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church. Surviving are two daughters, Marian “Mindy”… s following the visitation. Online condolences may be made to the family at: www.johnmoakey.com. Mr. Robert Martin, 56, of Martinsville, Va., died Saturday, November 8, 2008. Arrangements by StanfieldMiller Funeral Home. MARTIN, Mr. Clark Ogden Jr., 56, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Richmond, passed into a new life November 1, 2008 following a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer, with his beloved and devoted bride of 29 years, Helen, at his side. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eve Martin. He also leaves to cherish his loving memory a daughter, Cassie, and son, Trey; his father, Clark Martin Sr., his brother, Craig Martin; and many other family members and friends. Clark was a dedicated and passionate… MARX, Jerrylene Forney, was gathered into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 6, having lovingly used her gifts in His service for 78 years. Surely she is now happily reunited with her beloved husband, Bob; her parents, Lillian and Tom Forney; and all her dear ones who have gone before. Giving thanks for her life and for her unwavering love and devotion that shaped their lives are her daughters, Karen Collier (Carl) and Janice Suttenfield (Jim); and grandchildren, Robert Collier (Sarah),… Nov 9, 2008 The funeral for Mary Eleanor Beasley Brammer, 85, of Bassett, who died Nov. 6, 2008, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Pocahontas Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Hewitt officiating. Entombment will be at Roselawn Abbey. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett. She was born in Stokes County, N.C., on Nov. 16, 1922, to John William Beasley and Pearl Dollarhite Beasley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,… Nov 9, 2008 The funeral for Mattie Elizabeth Hairston, 82, of Martinsville, who died Nov. 3, 2008, was held Friday at Hines Funeral Services Chapel. Minister Cathy Amos officiated. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jeffrey Hairston, William Hairston Jr., John J. Hairston, Terrance Hairston, Ronnie Hairston and Bradshaw Campbell. Estel "Mack" McClanahan, 72, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 in Glade Spring. He was born in Buchanan County to the late Samuel Mishak McClanahan and Jospehine VanDyke McClanahan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Henderson. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Korean conflict. He was an accomplished musician, naturally playing 18 instruments. He was the lead musician at the Fireman's Jamboree in Marion for 19 years,… s will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington, Va. On Thursday, October 9, 2008, Nancy Bradford McCord, of Christiansburg, Va., lost her fight with brain cancer in Duderstadt, Germany. She was born in Atlanta, Ga., on November 27, 1942. She leaves behind a husband, daughter, two grandsons, a number of semi-adopted sons and daughters, and many friends. Jeremy Hopkins, a close friend and fellow "property rights" activist, provided a description of Nancy and her life that all who knew her can relate to:, "Nancy was a light to the world and she… MILES, Henry A. Jr. "Sonny", passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2008 with his wife of 59 years, Lois, by his side as always. He is also survived by his son, Michael (Deborah); grandchildren, Christopher Miles (Michelle), Dawn Miles, Jennifer Maul (Brian), and Erin Wennberg (Marine SSgt. Nicholas); great-grandchildren, Tyler Regi Miles, Hunter and Cassidy Maul, and Emily Wennberg. He was preceded in death by his son, GySgt. Reginald A. Miles; and grandsons, Jonathan Miles and Marine Sgt. Sean… .com. will occur Nov. 22, 2008, at her church in Roanoke, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in memory of Jeannie Moses to the . Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Charities will occur November 22, 2008, at her church, in Roanoke, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in memory of Jeannie Moses to the . Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com. Nov 9, 2008 Nannie Sue Martin Wright, 84, of New York, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. She was born in Henry County on May 21, 1924, to Columbus “Lum” Martin and Mary Koger Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Wright, and three brothers, Jesse Martin, George Martin and Henry Martin. She had lived in New York for the last 40 years. She was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Surviving is a sister, Bertha Mae Martin of Atlanta, Ga. The funeral will be at 1 p.m.… 2 p.m. Sunday, at Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, Clifton Forge. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home. Alma Virgie Osborne Nichols, 90, of Wytheville, formerly of Mountain City, Tenn., died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at Henson Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Ballard officiating. Interment will be in the Phillippi Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Presley and Kate Osborne; and her husband, Ray Nichols. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James W. "Jim" and Mary Nichols of Wytheville; grandson, James Ray Nichols of… Service for Barbara Anne Parker, 50, of Chapin, S.C. will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Washington Street United Methodist Church, Columbia, S.C. Visitation will be Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo, S.C. Burial will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Edgewood Cemetery, Lowell, N.C. McLean Funeral Home, Gastonia, N.C., is assisting the family in North Carolina. Miss Parker died Thursday, November 6, 2008. Born in Gastonia, she was the daughter of Charles Eugene Parker and the late… Parsons, Gertie Virginia Shepard Gertie Virginia Shepard Parsons, age 60 of North Tazewell, Va., died Thurs., Oct. 30, 2008 at her home. Born Oct. 20, 1948 in Thompson Valley, Va., she was a daughter of the late Frank and Lena Gillespie Shepard. She was a member of the Open Door Community Church in Baptist Valley, Va. Mrs. Parsons attended Tazewell High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, James Lee Parsons, II; two sisters, Shirley Shepard and Mary Hazel Shepard; three brothers, Charles Shepard,… PEMBERTON, Roy F. "Iron Man", of Richmond, departed this life November 7, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. Jennifer Lynn Pennington, 36, of Roanoke, formerly of Speedwell, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at Unity Church of the Roanoke Valley. Valley Funeral Service in Roanoke is in charge of the arrangements. PERRIN, Michelle, S., 43, of Quinton, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Lewis Stivers. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Todd Orlando Perrin; daughter, Selena Blair Perrin; mother, Dawn Burnell; four sisters, Dawn, Belinda, Donna and Wendy; one brother, Robert Jr.; a host of sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews; and a devoted friend, Missy Peters. The family will receive friends 2 to 4… s will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with the Rev. Rick Elmore officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 9, 2008, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at johnmoakey.com. s will be held on Monday, November 10, 2008, at Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Chapel at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor Ed Richardson officiating. Burial will be in the Shockley Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday night November 10, 2008, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A guestbook is available online by visiting vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com., Vaughan-Guynn -McGrady Chapel is serving the family. will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. in First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, Mo. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charles C. Rabe Scholarship Fund at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, 4588 Parkview Place, St. Louis, MO 63110., Charities Donna Glover Rector, 59, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville after a courageous battle with cancer. A graveside service will be held Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2:30 p.m. at West End Cemetery in Wytheville with the Rev. Kent Lewis officiating. She was born in Meadowview and lived in Wytheville for 36 years. She served Wythe County Schools for 29 years and loved all the children with whom she had the pleasure of teaching. She touched many lives and will be missed by many. She… 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,… Virginia Agnes Rickey, 87, a lifelong resident of Max Meadows, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville. Funeral service was held Friday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home with the Revs. Randy Morris and Gleasanna Johnson officiating. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at West End Cemetery in Wytheville. She was born Nov. 17, 1920, daughter of the late Charles and Alverta Porter Rickey. She was retired from Pendleton Construction… Nov 9, 2008 Robert Martin, 56, of 114 Summit St., Martinsville, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home will announce arrangements. Ronald Davis Robertson, 62, of Roanoke, died Thursday, November 6, 2008. He was born June 9, 1946, in Martinsville, son of the late Lester and Virginia Robertson. Ronald graduated from Jefferson High School. He served in the United States Navy and retired from G.E. in Salem. Also, he was an avid Virginia Tech and New York Yankees fan. He is survived by his daughters, Tammy Newman and husband, Tony, and Shannon Spangler and husband, Richard, all of Roanoke; stepson, Robert Butcher, of Raleigh, N.C.;… Nov 9, 2008 The funeral for Rosemary Jones Dillard, 58, of 300 Blue Ridge St. and formerly of 132 Jupiter Ct., Martinsville, who died Nov. 3, 2008, was held Saturday at Hines Funeral Home Chapel. Elder Alan Preston officiated. Burial was in the Penn family cemetery in Axton. Pallbearers were Terrance Carter, Maurice Carter, Scotty Martin, David Jones, Stanford Henry and Terrancy Carter. Schooles, R. Floyd and Virginia Harris SCHOOLES, R. Floyd and Virginia Harris, both 99, went to their heavenly home on November 6, 2008. They are together in their new life, as they were for 76 years in their earthly life. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, Georgiana and Philip Schooles; brother, Leslie; and sisters, Lolie Samuel and Estelle Parker. He was a member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church for 60 years, serving as deacon chairman, on the finance committee, as director of adult Sunday school and the youth department, and as… A funeral service for Ms. Donna J. Scott will be held at 2 p. m., Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 at the chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Douglas Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 19600 Little Road, Petersburg and may be contacted by calling (804) 590-2593. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Scott online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may… Elsie Nadine Sexton, 76, of Abingdon, passed away Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at the home of her daughter at Abingdon Mini Warehouses. Mrs. Sexton enjoyed playing the lottery, word search books, puzzles and especially playing Yahtzee with her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Johnnie Boyd in 1995; her parents, John and Mattie Lamie; first husband, Richard Poore; second husband, Albert Sexton; and a very special companion, Kenneth "Slick" Deckard; brother, Charlie Lamie;… Shaw, Virginia Irene Mays Bedsaul s 2 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008, at McKenzie Cemetery, Galax. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. Clarence Sheppard, age 75 of Baptist Valley, Va., passed away Wed., Oct. 29, 2008 at his home following a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 16, 1932 in Delbarton, W.Va., he was the son of the late Steve and Columbia Mayberry Sheppard. He was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a retired coal miner and a member of UMWA Local 1374. Clarence was a member of the Richlands Masonic Lodge #318. He was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Ricky… will be held at Evergreen Burial Park, in Roanoke, Va., on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions to honor Iras Shivers be made to Evan Shivers Christian Camp Fund, c/o Roanoke Church of Christ, 2606 Brandon Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24015. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. will be held Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach, 36th Street and Pacific Avenue. Burial will be private. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road, is handling the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at s will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Kilmarnock Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Kilmarnock Baptist Church, P.O. Box 99, Kilmarnock VA 22482 or Hospice of Virginia, P.O. Box 2098, Tappahannock, VA 22560., Charities SHRIVER, Alfred "Al" W. Jr., 75, of Lancaster died November 7, 2008. Surviving are his wife, Marie C. Shriver; three children; one stepson; nine grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, James and Nancy Shriver of Alabama. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilmarnock Baptist Church, Kilmarnock. Memorials may be made to Kilmarnock Baptist Church, P.O. Box 99, Kilmarnock 22482 or Hospice of Virginia, P.O. Box 2098, Tappahannock 22560. Daniel Lee Smith, age 55, of Raven, Va., passed away Thurs., Oct. 30, 2008 in a Bristol, Tenn., hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Tazewell County and was the son of the late Winfred Robert and Thelma Celina Smith. He had made his home in Raven, Va., all of his life and was a former electrician, mechanic, and coal miner. He was the former owner and operator of the Marathon Service Station at Claypool Hill, Va. He was a member of the Belfast Full Gospel Church and attended Clearview First… Shirley Ann Smith, 66, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 in Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. She was born in Richmond on Dec. 20, 1941 to the late Thomas Lincoln Golden and Clarice Golden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. She was a loving homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, D.L. Smith; three daughters, Wilma Armstrong and husband, Eddie, Barbara Harris and husband, Terry, and Crystal Peake; two sons, Tony Smith and… to be held in the Rescue Mission Chapel on Sunday, November 9, 2008, at 3 p.m., The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 at the church. Friends may call on Monday after noon. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home. Condolences can be emailed to bedfordfuneral@verizon.net. Mrs. Edna Street of Petersburg died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 at Beverly Living Center, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. SWAFFORD, Marlon, 20, of Richmond, son of Joseph F. Bernado and Laurie Swafford died Thursday, November 6, 2008 after a year long battle with cancer. Born May 15, 1988 in Washington D.C. Marlon lived with his father in Varina and worked for Bridget Beari Designs. He will be forever missed for his humor, smile, and musical talent. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Kelsey; his brother, Shane; his half-brother, Terry Foster; and his girlfriend, Tanya Traner. A young man with an… TAYLOR, Lyle, our beloved father and brother, departed this life November 5, 2008. He leaves behind three sons, Kevin, Steven and Brian; mother, Denise; seven grandchildren, three sisters, one brother and friends. May he finally rest in peace. TAYLOR, Thomas E., age 53, of 1007 N. 21st Street, died November 4, 2008. Surviving are his brother, Robert Taylor; two sisters, Shirley and Bridgette Taylor; three nieces; one nephew; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott-Lightfoot Funeral, 3021 N Street, where funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m., Rev. E. Walter Anderson officiating. Interment St. John Cemetery, Charles City, Va. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Billie L. Hagy Thompson, age 86, of Richlands, Va., passed away Thurs., Oct. 30, 2008. Born April 27, 1922 in Gary, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late George William and Carrie Watson Hagy. She was the last living charter member of The Philathian Guild. She was a member of the First Christian Church and the Claypool Hill Church of Christ. She was devoted to her church and family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Calvin Thompson; one sister, Ruth Hagy;… Foye Harold Thompson, 86, of Austinville died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. Funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Revs. John Jenkins and Gary Cope officiating. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery. He was born March 24, 1922, in Wythe County, son of the late Posey Lee and Martha Jane Finley Thompson. He was a member of the Austinville Pentecostal Holiness… s will be held on Monday, November 10, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Chaplain Gary Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 9, 2008, also at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Roanoke Valley S.P.C.A., 1340 Baldwin Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24012 or your local Humane Society. Arrangements made by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. Geraldine Johnston Tuggle, age 71 of Doran, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Oct. 29, 2008 following an accident in Honaker, Va. She was born in Lamar, W.Va., on April 20, 1937, daughter of the late Earl and Audrey Pierce Johnston. She was retired from the Tazewell County School System as a custodian at Richlands High School after many years of faithful service. Geraldine was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family; a wonderful friend to many in her… s will be held Monday, November 10, 2008 at 2 p.m., at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Irene B. Hagerty Irene Blankenship Hagerty, 79, passed away gracefully on Sunday, November 2, 2008, of complications from pancreatic cancer. Born on December 29, 1928, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John Daniel Blair and Lucille Gregory Blair. She was preceded in death by her husband, M. I. "Jack" Blankenship; her son, Tracy Alan Blankenship; and brothers, John D., George T., and Robert C. Blair. She is survived by her sister, Marie B. Mitchell; sons, Frank T.… VAN HOUTEN, Frances Louise, 91, of Midlothian, formerly of Arlington, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 6, 2008. A retired employee of the Department of the Interior, she is survived by her sister, Kate Parsons; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, as well as a whole bunch of other family members. Remains rest at the West Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., where a memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, with interment to follow at 2:30 p.m.… Nov 9, 2008 Victoria Mozelle Ferguson “Vickie” Dowdy, 90, formerly of South Boston, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at the Berry Hill Nursing Home. She was born in Amelia County on July 20, 1919, to George Cullen Ferguson and Mary Ethel Bryant Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, George A., Harry B., John W. “Bill,” Wesley J. and Ernest D. Ferguson; six sisters, Bessie F. Vaughan, Minnie King, Kathleen F. Mitchem, Jettie Davis, Myrtle Halverson and Irene… Nov 9, 2008 Vincent K. Hairston, 47, of 185 Inge Drive, Martinsville, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at his home. Hairston Funeral Home will announce arrangements. will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Pleasant Ridge Church Cemetery. Community Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, is in charge. Ms. Matleen "Skeeter" Walker, of Petersburg, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. She was born on March 17, 1918 in Dinwiddie County, Va. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Walker and Lelia Malone Walker. She accepted Christ at an early age at Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, Va. When she moved to Petersburg, she joined Mount Olivet Baptist Church. She attended school in Dinwiddie and college at Virginia State. Her early career choice was that of cosmetology.… WALLACE, William E. "Bill", 49, of Richmond, passed away suddenly November 6, 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Wallace; his mother, Laverne Wallace; his grand-daughter, Naya Burrell; three sisters, Joyce Heath (Darrell), Sheryl Parker (Doug) and Wanda Rackley (Roy); one brother, Winston Wallace (Patty); and his special love, Gail. Bill was the owner of Wallace's Towing and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. His family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.… The family of the Rev. Carrie Miles Washington will receive friends at the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, Petersburg this evening at 6 p.m., where services will also be held on Monday Nov. 10, 2008 at noon. Internment commencing at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home. (804)-478-4411. will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Christ Episcopal Church. His remains will be returned to the earth at a later date. The family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Oakey's South Chapel. (540) 989-3131. Wayne Elliott White PORTSMOUTH - Wayne Elliott White, "Mr. White", 52, of the 500 block of Spectator St., died Nov. 4, 2008, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Portsmouth. Mr. White was an independent owner/operator with Safeway Cab Company. A funeral will be held Monday at noon in First Baptist Church Elm Avenue, Portsmouth. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. Send condolences to will be held at Christ Episcopal Church 1 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2008. His remains will be returned to the earth at a later date. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. Whitlock, Katie Marie (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Katie Marie WHITLOCK 08-02-1988 11-09-2002, Sweetheart, our heart aches for your touch. We are comforted by the many, many memories we made together. There's a star for you in every room of our new home. We look forward to the day when our family circle will be complete in heaven. We're sure that you, Leslie, Ryan and Debbie are making memories and mischief together and your Grandma ad Granddaddy are enjoying every moment., Your best friend Shannon says " I look at the stars… will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Greenlawn Cemetery. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. WILLIAMSON, Elijah Kyron, 3, of Richmond, Va. This "Little Angel" went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted parents, Domonique and Marshall Williamson Jr.; one sister, Shania Johnson; grandmothers, Vanessa Majors (Harvey), and Paula Wilson; grandfathers, Marshall Williamson Sr. and James Crump; great-grandmothers, Dorothy Jackson (Samuel), Pearl Crump and Marcella Robinson; great-grandfather, Comer Wilson Sr.; devoted aunt, Carliss… Oscar B. Willis, 80, of Roanoke, died Saturday, November 8, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. 1-540-989-3131 WINN, Charlie Flournoy Jr., 94, of Richmond, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Beverley; son, Thomas Toskin; brother, Charles E. Winn; nephew, Donald W. Smith; and other nieces and nephews. Mr. Winn was a life member of DAV. The family will receive friends 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 9, at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 11. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. at 11 a.m. Monday in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be given to Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 208, Lancaster, VA 22503., Charities . She was the widow of retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Machinist Mate John B. Workman since his death in 2002. Besides her husband of 61 years, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert L. Workman. Survivors include four children, John B. Workman Jr. and wife Phyllis of Virginia Beach, Jeannie W. Pressley of Portsmouth, Shirley W. Foster and husband Bart of Portsmouth, Earl E. Workman of Virginia Beach; two brothers, Frank Mistrot of Garland, Texas and James Mistrot of Pearland, Texas. She was also the… of death and resurrection with be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Epworth United Methodist Church by her son-in-law and the Rev. Myron Simmons. Burial will be in Colonial Grove Memorial Park at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends and family on Monday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Home on the corner of Colonial and Shirley avenues. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Epworth United Methodist Church, Norfolk. Online condolences may be made at, Charities Tilton F. Young, 90, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 366.0707. will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Wilkerson officiating. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main St., Bedford, 540-586-7360. |
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