| ABRAMS, Mikki Charlene, 59, of Richmond, died on Saturday, November 8, 2008. She was the daughter of Charles and Lena Baker. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles; and her daughter, Melissa Young. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Traci and Warren Wakefield; her mother, Lena Baker; two beloved granddaughters, Melissa and Lindsey Wakefield; brother and sister-in-law, David and Cynthia Baker. She is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Mikki was a longtime… Nov 11, 2008 Albert Rush Fulcher, 91, of 30 Rockdale Road, Collinsville, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at the Golden Living Center of Martinsville. Community Funeral Home in Stuart will announce funeral arrangements. ALLEN, Jerry, of Richmond, departed this life November 5, 2008. He is survived by three children, Sade, Jerchelle, and Jerry Allen Jr.; his mother, Elizabeth Boone and stepfather, Walter Lee Boone; two sisters, Lachelle Jones and Sharon White; two brothers, Jermaine and Tarrelle Boone; three aunts, Gloria Fraierson, Betty Carter and Geraldine Green; two uncles, John Carter and Travis Green; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister-in-law, Specidy Boone; two brothers-in-law, Gregory Jones and Keith… ALLEN, Thomas. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2008 (today) at 1 p.m., at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Nov 11, 2008 Alvie Glenn Roy, 53, of 3392 Old Liberty Drive, Axton, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was the husband of Marietta Keams Roy of the home. Hines Funeral Services will announce funeral arrangements. will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, in the Twin County Funerals Sanctuary, Galax, Va. will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Woodlawn Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge. will be held Friday at 3 p.m. in Congregational Christian Assembly, 4509 Deep Creek Blvd., Portsmouth, with the Pastor Genesis Marcum officiating. A graveside committal will take place on Friday at 1 p.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Graham Funeral Home is caring for the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the or the . Please share a memory with the family at BALDRIDGE, Josephine Mullins, has left this earth to be with her Lord. After a lengthy and productive life of 102 years, her work here is finally done. She was born in the village of Stratton in Dickenson County, on June 6, 1906. The tenth of thirteen children, she has survived even three younger siblings. She is survived by her nephews, John Thomas Mullins of Gainesville, Fla., Dr. Fitzhugh Mullins of Louisville, Ky. and Carroll W. Mullins of Richmond. She amassed many accomplishments during her lifetime.… award; National Delta Delta Delta Sorority By-laws committee, Associate Director in 1966, and Chairman for Scholarships; the Pan-Hellenic Conference; the Hermitage Foundation; the Junior League and as their executive vice president; the Navy League; and the Chrysler Museum. She spent a great deal of her time and effort in community music programs including the Virginia Orchestra Group, Tidewater Youth Orchestra of the Norfolk Symphony Association, Virginia Symphony Youth Orchestra, Virginia Philharmonic… BANTON, George Leonard, 77, of Powhatan, went to be with his Lord on November 10, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Doris; daughter and her husband, Linda "Lin" Carter and Jimmy; brother, Percy L. Banton and wife, Faye; sister, Jean B. Tyree and husband, James, all of Dillwyn; and grandson, John Cory Redd. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Oncology Clinic at McGuire and the staff of Hospice of Virginia. The family will receive friends Tuesday (tonight) from 6 to 8 p.m. at… at 7:30 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. Nov 11, 2008 The funeral for Beulah Hazel Handy, 84, of Stuart, who died Nov. 7, 2008, was held Monday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastors Mark Collins and J.R. Vipperman officiating. Burial was in Patrick Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Sonny Fain, Kevin Handy, Tracy Handy, Dwayne Bowman, Richard Handy and Doug Joyce. Sherry L. Braden ELIZABETH CITY - Sherry Lin Braden, 61, of the 100 block of Tideland Drive, died Nov. 7, 2008. Services will be private. Twiford Funeral Homes, Elizabeth City, is in charge. Richard Arthur Brock Sr., 84, of Huddleston, Va., died on Sunday, November 9, 2008. Arrangements by BurchMessier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., 540-586-7360. Samuel Brown Sr. CHESAPEAKE - Samuel Brown Sr. of the 2900 block of Seven Eleven Road died Nov. 6, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Philadelphia Church of Christ Disciples II. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. BROWN, Lillian C., age 79, of Richmond, Va., died November 9, 2008 at her daughter's home in Mechanicsville, Va. Preceded in death by her parents, Willie Lee and Luetishia Charity; sisters, Geneva, Pauline, Virginia, Hattie; and brother, Willie Lee Jr. Survived by her sons, Donald "Ricky", Barry (Pat), Lester "Wayne" (Jackie); daughter, Verna (Oscar); grandchildren, Lauren, Christopher, Courtney, Corey, Tony, Barry Jr "BJ", Bryan, Lesley, Krissena, Lea-Andra, and Jeremy; 25… BURDA, Mary E., 86, of Richmond, widow of John L. Burda, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2008. She is survived by three grandchildren, John and William Burda and Vickie Gonzalez; five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also a sister, Norma Reemsten; and a brother, Harry Stahl Jr. Mrs. Burda volunteered at the McGuire Veterans Hospital and at the Virginia Food Bank. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Nelsen Funeral Home's Reid Chapel,… CAMPBELL, Jane Robertson, of Richmond, widow of Edward Dunscomb Christian Campbell, sister of the late Dorothy Courtney Robertson Parrish, and daughter of the late Dorothy Courtney Robertson and Charles Blackford Robertson Jr., died on Sunday, November 9, 2008. She was a graduate of St. Catherine's School and attended Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts. Mrs. Campbell and her husband, Ned, wed in 1942 and were together more than 56 years. Mrs. Campbell taught nursery school for several years and… CLARKE, Virginia Catherine, of Ashland, departed this life November 9, 2008. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B St. Ashland. Funeral notice later. fedabneyfuneralhome.com In Loving Memory of Eugene "Gene" COOPER 5/30/46 10/28/08, Happy Veterans Day, To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven., Ecclestiastes 3:1, Loving Family, Vietnam CORSO, Barbara Jane McCann, 68, of Ashland, went to be with her Lord November 9, 2008. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Billy Fleming. She is survived by her loving husband, Melvin L. Corso. She was the loving mother of two daughters, Kathryn Fleming of Ashland and Pamela Sprouse of Hanover; four stepchildren, Logan Dabs, Lena Herr, Lee Corso and Kara Corso; four grandchildren, Sara Stanley, Krissi Sprouse, Lisa Mustian and Wes Sprouse; two great-grandchildren, Violet Stanley and Myah Mustian;… COURTNEY, Geraldine C., 86, of Richmond, entered eternal life November 6, 2008. Professional services of comfort entusted to the Marvin Eugene Cronk, 70, of Roanoke County, Va., died Saturday, November 8, 2008. Celebration of Life 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. CROSS, George C., of Richmond Va., formerly of Silver Spring, Md., passed away on November 8, 2008, after an extended illness. George was born in Hyattsville, Md., on March 20, 1936, the son of Margaret B. and Roy S. Cross. He served three years in the United States Army and worked in the Lab at Fort Dietrich. He was a member of Hyattsville Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Bonnie O.; his sister, Martha F. Redmond (Ernest); his sister-in-law, Trudie… William Elmo Crudup Jr. PORTSMOUTH - William Elmo Crudup Jr., 65, of the 2600 block of Markham St., passed away Nov. 5, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. s will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909. will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Twiford Memorial Chapel. s 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008, Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory. DAVIS, Frances Sadler, 84, of Richmond, passed away November 9, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Parker Davis Jr.; a sister, Mary Sadler Holden; and brother, Harry Bedford Sadler. She is survived by her son, William P. Davis III; and her daughter, Bonnie D. Roop and her husband, David W. Roop; a sister, Ginger Shelton; two grandchildren, Krista and David Roop; also, numerous nieces and nephews. Frances retired from Miller & Rhoads Department Store and was a longtime member of… will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 22, in Mill Pond Point, Franktown, in the family cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Robert H. Patterson Jr. Scholarship Fund, VMI Foundation, Lexington, VA 24450; Woodberry Forest School Amici Fund, 402 Woodberry Station, Woodberry Forest, VA 22989 or Hospice of the Eastern Shore, P. O. Box 316, Parksley, VA 23421. Arrangements made by Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities DAVIS, Graham Powell "Skip," of Franktown, Va., died at his home November 8, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Fleet Gregory Davis; a daughter, Holland Davis Braden of Richmond, Va.; a son, Hugh Wheelwright Davis II of Raleigh, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Sarah Ambler Mangold of Kilauea, Hawaii; a stepson, John Jaquelin Ambler III of Virginia Beach; two grandsons, Peter Tucker Braden and Christian Wheelwright Braden; and three stepgrandchildren, Asher Mangold, Jesse Mangold and Seth Mangold. He was… Samuel P. Davis Sr., 86, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, November 10, 2008. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707. to follow starting at 7 p.m. You may offer condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Charities In Loving Memory of Roscoe H. DUNCAN September 1, 1922 August 4, 2008, A Paratrooper's Prayer, Valiant St. Michael, hear my call,, As through the sky I swiftly fall. You who buried Satan far below, Aid me to conquer every foe., My static line keep firm to endure,, My risers' even flow, make sure. My suspension lines untangled be,, My deployment bag hold steadily., As angel's wing my chute, smooth be,, From other Jumpers float me free. Help, St. Michael, this sky ranger, To make a landing safe… time on Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. Edwards, Anna Blanche Spurlock EDWARDS, Anna Blanche Spurlock, 98, of Richmond, Va., formerly of West Point, Va., departed this life on November 8, 2008. She rests at B.W. White Funeral Home, King William, Va. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, November 12 at Third Union Baptist Church, King William, Va. Open viewing will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 12 noon to 8 p.m. and one hour before services at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to be made to Third Union Baptist… EDWARDS, Katherine Heath, 91, widow of Charles G. Edwards Sr., passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at her home near Ashland. She was the daughter of the late George Edward Heath Jr. and Mary Christian Heath of Heath's Store, Ashland; and sister of the late G. Edward Heath III, Dennis A. Heath and Hilda H. Heath. She is survived by three children, Charles G. Edwards Jr. and Milton H. Edwards, both of Richmond, and Mary E. Curley of Ashland; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also… ELDRIDGE, Barbara "Ms B.," departed this life November 5, 2008, the widow of Thomas Eldridge. She is survived by one devoted daughter, LaFonda Christian; two sons, Thomas and Robert Bridges; one stepson, Travis Woodlock; 21 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Redeemed Assembly of Jesus Christ, 2200 Fairfax Ave. Bishop James Harris officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Remains… Nov 11, 2008 Elsie Marie Ross, 68, of 15 Laketree Drive, Martinsville, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Woodland Heights Baptist Church, Chesapeake, with Dr. Kenneth Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan's Purse/Operation Christmas Child, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. Please share a memory with the family at FIORINO, John Joseph, retired banquet manager of The Commonwealth Club, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2008, with my family by my side, from lung cancer. Born in the mid-1950's in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., I wasn't aging that well, anyway. I leave behind the most loving and supportive parents God ever granted, my father, John and my mother, Mary Fiorino; two amazingly caring sisters, Peggy Balak and Carol Fiorino; and my niece and nephew, Townsley and Joseph Balak, all whom I love dearly. I also… Alma Futrell PORTSMOUTH - Services for Alma E. Futrell will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at the Goad Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.maberryfuneralhome.com GOODING, Anne Shaw, 77, of Weddington, N.C., died on November 8, 2008. She was born on January 9, 1931, in Richmond, Va., to the late Kirkwood Watkins and Elizabeth Mathews Shaw. She was married 49 years to the late Randall R. Gooding, also originally from Richmond. Heritage Weddington/ Matthews Chapel, Matthews, N.C., is serving the family. Online condolences may be left at www.heritagefuneral.net. will be held Wednesday at noon in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The Rev. George Spicer will officiate. Family and friends will assemble Wednesday in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. GRANT, Annie Everett, 95, widow of James Peary Grant, passed away November 9, 2008. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Frank Williams; two grand-children, Lori Mund and Michael Williams; two great-grandchildren, Zachary and Nicole Mund; and one sister, Nettie E. King. Mrs. Grant worked at Miller & Rhoads and the State Police Headquarters. She resided in Midlothian for many years and was a member of Winfree Memorial Baptist Church and Midlothian Senior Center. The family will… will be held 2 p.m. with the Rev. Eddie Dalton officiating. Interment will follow in Sifford Cemetery. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home. time on Wednesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. 2 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008, in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va. Family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Edward Lee Hairfield, 57, of Boones Mill, Va., died on Monday, November 10, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. HAMILTON, Harry Luke, 85, of Richmond, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elleen; daughter, Susan; sons, Wade and Michael; brother, Donald; grandchildren, Samantha, Lacie Jo, Travis, Heather; great- grandchild, Rhiannon. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12 at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10). His funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Hamilton… Hanson, Margaret Viola Albright HANSON, Margaret Viola Albright, 84, of Highland Springs, passed away November 8, 2008, one day after her 84th birthday. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Theodore Hanson Jr.; parents, John Franklin Albright and Margaret Yates Albright. She is survived by her three children, Dana Brent Hanson, Diane Hanson- Johnson and husband, Gerald, Oscar Theodore Hanson III; one grandson, Hunter James Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hanson was a… will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Owen Funeral Home, Jarratt. HARRIS, Joe B. Jr., 63, of Emporia, son of the late Joe and Mary Harris, passed away early Sunday morning, November 9, 2008, after a long battle with lung disease. He was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and was retired from the Virginia Department of Corrections. During his retirement, he worked as a convenience store clerk in the Emporia area. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Survivors include special friend, Jean Weaver of Emporia; two brothers, Steve Harris and wife,… Mary W. Hendricks ELIZABETH CITY - Mary Elizabeth Winslow Hendricks, 91, of Winslow Memorial Home and formerly of Chesapeake, died Nov. 9, 2008. Mrs. Hendricks was born in Perquimans County and was the daughter of the late Thomas R. and Nora Layden Winslow. A homemaker, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Linwood "Jim" Hendricks; a sister, Norma W. Bunch; brothers, Gordon, George G., Oliver, Claude, Wilford "Bill"; and infant brothers, George W. and Milton Winslow.… . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Foundation of First United Methodist Church, of which Mr. Henkel was a founding member. Send donations to: First United Methodist Church Foundation, 10246 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements., Charities HENRY, Tama Banks, of Ashland, Va., departed this life November 8, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Henry; son, Harold (Bernadine) Henry; three grandsons, Harold Henry Jr., Ge-Rard (Margaret) Henry and Marcus Henry; brothers-in-law, James (Mary) Henry, Willie (Joyce Latney) and Lester Latney; sisters-in-law, Daisy (Pete) Peterson, Charlotte (Aubrey) Winston, Gladys (Conway) Cooper; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral… Kevin W. Higgins HARRELLSVILLE - Kevin W. Higgins, 21, of the 100 block of Pocahontas Lane, died Nov. 9, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Garrett Funeral Home, Ahoskie. Hikes, Zenobia (Featured Guest Book) Zenobia Hikes, Virginia Tech's vice president for student affairs, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. She was 53. HIMES, Stephen Douglas, 55, of Stafford, Va., died Sunday, November 10, 2008. Mr. Himes worked at the McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Va., as an electrical technical engineer. Survivors include his wife, Joy "Cookie" Himes; son, Joseph Himes and his wife, Kristy, and their daughter, Kortney, of King George County, Va.; daughter, Joy Leach of Stafford; brother, Cory Himes of Ashburn, Va.; sister, Cindy Meadows of Reva, Va.; and a grandson, Thomas Leach. A memorial service will be held at 11… s will be held 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Fair View Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. s will be conducted from Franklin Memorial Park 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008, with Mr. Rob Shorter officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Roanoke Chapter of the Sweet Adelines, St. Elias Catholic Church, 4730 Cove Rd. NW, Roanoke, Va. 24017-1137. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount. will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, Roanoke, Va., with the Rev. Paul White officiating. Interment in Salem Church Cemetery (Head of the River), Copper Hill, Va. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. Arrangements by Oakey's Funeral Home in Roanoke and Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, Va. JONES, Mrs. Mary Alice Perry, of Richmond, departed this November 7, 2008. She is survived by a loving and devoted daughter, Felicia Harris; two sons, one devoted, Ancell Perry and Jeffrey Perry; 12 grandchildren, three devoted, LaTara Scott, Tyrone Thomas Jr. and Barry Harris Jr.; eight great-grandchildren, one especially treasured, Maddison Aniyah Scott; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700, N. 25th Street. Remains will lie in state… will be Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Father Kent W. Tarpley. Peggy's ashes will be interred in the Earhart-Huddle family cemetery in the Huddle Community of Wythe County at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Saint John's Episcopal Church, 275 E. Main St. Wytheville, Va. 24382 or to Hospice of Southwest Virginia 600 West Ridge Road, Wytheville, Va. 24382. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. KADRLIK, Joseph H., 54, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sherri; son, Ben; daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Corey Laney; two grandchildren, Brooklynn (18 months) and David (6); eight brothers and sisters, John (Kathy), Jim (Barb), Ellen McKittrick (Harry), Elizabeth Hollon (Roger), Ted (Jeannie), Richard, Robert, Louise Smith (Rick); good friends, nieces, nephews, cousins and neighbors. He will always be remembered for his "big heart" and his… KELLY, Albert Claiborne, 54, of Richmond, departed this life on November 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorothy Kelly. He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving and devoted wife, Brenda S. Kelly; one daughter, Lovonia S. Kelly; one son, Jovon A. Kelly; six sisters, Claudette, Sheila and Rose Kelly, Doris Jones (Robert), Vernice Anderson and Barbara Clarke (James); one brother, Stanley Reeves; mother-in-law, Helen S. Wilkerson; brother-in-law, Nathan A. Wilkerson Jr. (Dorothy); a… Kennedy, Rev. Virginia Asbury Harmon (Sissy) 3/8 It's your 1st Birthday in Heaven Earl Nelson KIDD, 11-11-1970 09-29-2008, Mom, Carolyn Kidd, Maw Maw, Mary Clark and Best Buddy, Judy sure do miss you, but we know you're resting in God's loving arms now. Mary R. Kraemer VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Eunice "Sookie" Roseberry Kraemer entered into eternal rest Nov. 9, 2008. She was born May 25, 1923, in Norfolk. She grew up in Glenrock and attended Kempsville High School. She was a devout Catholic and loved her family dearly. She was the best mother in the world. She was married for 57 years to Walter C. Kraemer. She was predeceased by her husband; her parents, Mary and Ernest Roseberry; and a daughter, Dorothy Louise. She leaves behind to cherish her… KRAMER, Diane B., 64, of Chesterfield, departed this life Sunday, November 9, 2008. Mrs. Kramer was preceded in death by her husband, Master Sgt. Robert Russell Kramer Sr.; and is survived by two sons, two daughters-in-law, five grandchildren, her mother and two sisters. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Pkwy., from 10 to 11 a.m. before her service at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. in Virginia Veterans Cemetery. Eileen Krupski of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Sunday, November 9, 2008. Eileen is survived by her husband of 39 years, Peter Krupski; her daughter, Tracey Krupski; and son-in-law, Jeff Thompson; grandchildren, Riordan and Adelaide Thompson; brother, Jerry Grigonis and wife, Deborah; sister, Elizabeth Grigonis-Deane and husband, Frank Deane; and several nieces and nephews. Eileen's courageous battle against cancer never stopped her from putting family and friends… Elizabeth M. Lindsey CHESAPEAKE - Elizabeth Murphy Lindsey-Hauser, 86, died Nov. 7, 2008. She was the daughter of Watts Leroy Murphy and Margaret Mae Horne. She was the widow of her first husband, Daniel W. Lindsey Jr. and her second husband, Thomas W. Hauser. Elizabeth was born in Norton, Va., on Oct. 7, 1922. Her lifelong love of music began as a very young child as it always played an important role in the Murphy household. Some of her earliest and warmest recollections were hearing folk songs and hymns… LOGAN, Beryl Audrey, 79, of Woodford, died Saturday, November 8, 2008 in Mary Washington Hospital. She was the widow of John C. Logan and was a member of Wright's Chapel United Methodist Church in Ladysmith. Survivors include her sons, John Logan and his wife, Anne, and James Logan of Woodford; a sister, Harriette Apel of Pennsylvania; a brother, David Illar of Florida; and a granddaughter, Julia Ann Logan. A funeral service will be held Thursday, November 13, at 12 noon in Wright's Chapel, with… s will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Belview United Methodist Church, 3619 Onyx Drive, Radford, with the Rev. Everett Shepherd officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Visiting was held Monday evening from the church where the family received friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. 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 11, 2008 A funeral Mass for Marie R. Gebhart, 84, of Ridgeway, who died Nov. 6, 2008, was held Monday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Nixon Negparanon officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Gene Ayers, Sims Carter, John Conde, Matthew Conde, Joel McGraff, Leo Hoffman, Timothy Downey, Eoghan Harmon, Bob Humkey and Mike Spece. Arrangements were by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel. s will be private. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Service, Roanoke, Va., 540-562-1182. 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 11, 2008 The funeral for Mary Eleanor Beasley Brammer, 85, of Bassett, who died Nov. 6, 2008, was held Monday at Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Hewitt officiating. Entombment was in Roselawn Abbey. Pallbearers were Aaron N. Brammer, Nolen D.B. Jones, Roger D. Holt, Douglas F. Brammer, Charles G. Anthony and Thomas R. Holt. Arrangements were by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett. MASON, Adelaide Hardy, 44, of Roanoke and formerly of Warrenton, died on Sunday afternoon, November 9, 2008. She was a retired librarian from the Fauquier County School system with over 25 years of service. Mrs. Mason was a former member of Saint James Episcopal Church in Warrenton, and was a current member of Saint Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Roanoke. Surviving are two sons, Thomas F. Mason and wife, Dorothy, of Newark, Ohio, L. Hardy Mason and wife, Elizabeth Kyle, of Shenandoah Junction, W.Va.; a… s will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lotz Vinton Chapel with Pastor Paul Greer officiating. Interment will follow in Diamond Hill Church Cemetery, Goodview. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2008, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Pulaski. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski, Va. s will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg beginning at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. Gwen Moomaw passed away at Raleigh Court Healthcare Center on Monday, November 10, 2008. The former Miss Vernon Clarke was born in Mobile, Ala., on March 15, 1913; graduated from Wrights' Girls Preparatory School and the University of Alabama; took postgraduate work in retailing and personnel, and special training in management and efficiency. Prior to her marriage in 1944, she was State Supervisor of Distributive Education and Teacher Trainer for the State of Alabama. During World War II, she served in… Dorothy Mozingo VIRGINIA BEACH - Dorothy Mozingo passed away Nov. 10, 2008, in her home. Born in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Beula Dowdy. She was a member of the Virginia Beach Free Will Baptist Church. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Guy Mozingo; three children, Charles R. Brock of Norfolk, Billy Brock and his wife Theresa of Virginia Beach and Betty Gail Brock of Virginia Beach; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, Oshay Dowdy of Virginia… Nov 11, 2008 The funeral for Nannie Sue Martin Wright of New York, who died Nov. 2, 2008, was held Monday at Hines Funeral Services with Elder Russell Redd officiating. Burial was in the Martin family cemetery in Fieldale. Pallbearers were Louis Hairston, Kenneth Rucker, Orlando Martin, Nickie Hairston and Clinton DeShazo. NIETSCH, William W. Jr., 86, of Chester, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008. He served in the United States Army as a T-Sgt in the 3160th Sig. Serv. BN., and was predeceased by his parents, William W. and Lillian J. Nietsch; brother, Richard W. Nietsch; and a grandson, William W. Nietsch IV. He is survived by his wife, Doris G. White Nietsch; son, William W. Nietsch III; daughters, Linda Susan Handford and Jean Nietsch; stepson, Walter E. Schwarz III; stepdaughter, Jean Ann Pierro; four grandchildren,… Parsons, Gertie Virginia Shepard PAYNE, Thomas Wray, age 85, of Kents Store, Va., was called home by the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2008. He was born October 26, 1923 in Goochland County, son of the late Lynwood Thomas Payne and Annie Melton Payne of Kents Store. He was preceded in death by his son, Garland Wray Payne; and his brother, Russell James Payne. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife and best friend of 43 years, Marian Rosson Payne; two very special grandchildren, whom he greatly loved, Matthew Garland Payne and his wife,… PETRI, Ruth Kreider, 53, of Richmond, formerly of Blackstone, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Donald Petri Jr.; her mother, Frances Kreider of Blackstone; daughter, Donna Wade and her husband, Chris; son, Tommy Petri; two grandchildren, Abby and Joey Wade, all of Richmond; Ruth is also survived by her parents-in-law, Dorothy and Donald Petri Sr. of Richmond; a brother, Charles Kreider of Blackstone; two sisters, Betty Jean Keller of Midlothian and… PHILLIPS, Jane Ann, age 77, of Chester, Va., died on Monday, November 10, 2008. She was born in Detroit, Mich., the daughter of the late Edwin and Mary McTaggert Steele. Ms. Phillips was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Phillips. Ms. Phillips is survived by her loving daughters, Marybeth Phillips of Powhatan, Va. and Cindi Bullard and husband, Bud, of Mechanicsville, Va.; a granddaughter, Lauri Talley and husband, Otis, of Mechanicsville; and two great-grandchildren, Sierra and Nikolas Talley.… RAFTERY, Gloria Ellin, 47, of Chesterfield, died Sunday November 9, 2008 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, John; her parents, Frances and William Fass; and her brother, Robert and his wife, Lisa. In spite of her illness, Gloria and her service dog, Slurpie, touched the lives of all who knew her with her courage and positive outlook on life, no matter the obstacles the cup is always half full and never half empty. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Dale Memorial Park,… will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. s will be held noon on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, Va. ROBERTSON, Gilda Rice, 80, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 9, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Hettie Byers Phelps and Charles Rice. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William G. Robertson (retired after 25 years as supervisor at the Richmond Times-Dispatch); two sons, William G. "Billy" Robertson Jr. and his wife, Susan Garriques, of Covington, La., and Bryan Dale Robertson of Richmond; three grandchildren, William G. "Robby" Robertson III and… ROBINSON, Linwood, 74, of King and Queen, died Friday, November 7, 2008. The memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Mount Zion Baptist Church, King and Queen Courthouse. Service of comfort entrusted to J.K. Redmond Funeral Home. ROBINSON, Zarren Jonmere, born 4/28/92, son of Mary McGowan Robinson and Jonathan Robinson, transitioned from this life Saturday evening, November 8, 2008. Family will receive family and friends Tuesday evening, November 11, 2008 at Childrens Hospital Cafeteria, 2924 Brook Rd., Richmond Va. 23220, from 4 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers send contributions in memory of Zarren to Childrens Hospital Foundation, TCU Recreation Therapy, 2924 Brook Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220. Cards may be addressed to Family of Zarren… James Warren Sawyer PLYMOUTH - James Warren Sawyer, 77, of the 300 block of Winsette Circle, died Nov. 9, 2008. A funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Hope Free Will Baptist Church. Walker Funeral Home is in charge. will be held at a later date. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge. . In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, P.O. Box 11537, Alexandria, Va. 22312. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. Hattie A. Sessoms AHOSKIE - Hattie Anita Sessoms died Nov. 8, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in New Harrellsville Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Reynolds Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors being accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the and/or the Disabled American Veterans. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities SIMMS-JASPER, Mary. On Sunday, November 9, 2008 the loving hand of God compassionately called Mary Simms-Jasper "Daughter" to be with Him. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral notice to come. Kathleen Ann Sizemore, 62, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, November 10, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. Melron D. Smith PORTSMOUTH - Melron D. "Ron" Smith, 20, of the 2300 block of Parker Ave., died Nov. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at noon in Grove Baptist Church. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is in charge. will be held in the family cemetery in Marlinton, W.Va. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling the arrangements., Charities Spangler, Joann Stinnett (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of JoAnn Stinnett SPANGLER 9/18/1934 11/11/2004, The suddenness of your death, still hurts even after four years., Your memories continue to live, forever in our hearts., Loved and missed by,, Milton and Family Arthur N. Stanback SUFFOLK - Arthur N. "Butchie" Stanback, 58, of the 100 block of Greenfield Cres., died Nov. 7, 2008. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Love Christian Center, Suffolk. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. Arthur N. Stanback SUFFOLK - Arthur N. "Butchie" Stanback, 58, of the 100 block of Greenfield Cres., died Nov. 7, 2008. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Love Christian Center, Suffolk. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge., Charities Irma S. Stevens CHARLOTTESVILLE - Irma Ruth Sprouse Stevens, 89, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at Martha Jefferson Hospital. Born Jan. 7, 1919, in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the late James Howell "Happy" Sprouse and Rebecca Ellen "Beck" Childress Sprouse. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Rosabelle Florence "Belle" Sprouse Brown and Helen Louise Sprouse Pond; a brother, James Howell "Toby" Sprouse, Jr.; a sister-in-law,… will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. Burial will be private. Online condolences may be made at, Charities James Curtis (Doodle) Testerman, 67, of Marion, Va., passed away on Monday, November 10, 2008. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion, Va. TOMPKINS, Melissa Brown, of McLean, Va. passed away on November 1, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Ben Tompkins; mother of Schuyler and Ben Jr.; and devoted daughter of Sidney and Pamela Brown of Meredithville, Va. She is also survived by her brothers, Sidney R. Brown and Boyd H. Brown (Ann); and sister, Lindora B. Moran (Tom). Funeral services were held at St. John's Episcopal Church, McLean ,on Friday, November 7. Memorial contributions can be made to the University of Virginia Fund, P.O. Box… Herman Stephen Turk Sr., 83, of Roanoke, Va., passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord on Monday, November 10, 2008. During World War II, he served in the United States Navy. He came to the Roanoke Valley in 1950 to work with Kenrose, later was employed at Oak Hall Cap and Gown and served as plant manager for Halmode Apparel until his retirement in 1989., Mr. Turk was a longtime member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. He was an avid bowler at All Star Lanes., He was predeceased by his parents,… TYSON, Edith Pugh. Following a lengthy illness, Edith Pugh Tyson has taken her place among the angels in Heaven. During her earthly journey, Edith was a good daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Edith was also a shining reflection of God's purpose, His promise and His love for us. She showed everyone how to live life to the fullest, how to give to God all that we are or ever hope to be, and how to treat others with love and respect. Edith was born on October 20, 1930 in Roxboro,… Velma Griffen Fitzgerald STUARTS DRAFT Velma Griffen Fitzgerald, 74, of Stuarts Draft, died Monday, November 10, 2008, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabili- tation Center. Arrangements will be announced by the Stuarts Draft Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes. Published in the Waynesboro News Virginian on 11/11/2008 Create a Memorial Website Griffin, Garnet Kestner View/Sign Guest Book Garnet Kestner Griffin Garnet Kestner Griffin, 79, former resident of Waynes- boro, died Sunday, November 9, 2008, at… Stephen J. Walentiny VIRGINIA BEACH - Stephen John Walentiny, 60, was called to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Nov. 9, 2008, after a valiant four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who is now at rest in the arms of God Almighty. Throughout his life, Steve was respected for his positive and upbeat spirit, kindness and love for his family. He never met a stranger and was a man who loved the Lord with all his heart and soul. Born in Tacoma, Wash., Steve… of remembrance will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Kill Devil Hills Ocean Bay Beach Access, Milepost 8.5. Gallop Funeral Services Inc. is in charge. will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sunset Cemetery with Pastor John Collins officiating. Online condolences may be sent via hornefuneralserivce.com. The White family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, 540-382-2612. Alice Whitley SMITHFIELD - Alice Whitley died Nov. 10, 2008. Arrangements are under the care of Colonial Funeral Home. WICKHAM, Henry Taylor, 88, of Richmond, died November 10, 2008. Mr. Wickham is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Margaret Gearing Wickham; three daughters and their husbands, Wallis and Dan Raemer of Brookline, Mass., Lisa and Richard Haskell of Richmond and Mason Wickham and Edwin Zawadski of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one son and his wife, George and Mary Wickham of Richmond; seven grandchildren, Taylor and Whit Farnum, Maggie Raemer, Clayton and William Wickham, Ela and Claire Zawadski; and five… Dr. Robert Lyndon Wilcox, born August 23, 1918, in Nutley, N.J., to LeRoy Lyndon Wilcox and Edythe Adel Hallenbeck Wilcox, died on Monday, November 10, 2008, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Dr. Wilcox was a retired minister of the Holston Annual Conference, The United Methodist Church. Dr. Wilcox's elementary education was in several small towns in northern New Jersey. He graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in Caldwell, N.J., in 1937 and matriculated at Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn., that… Vivian P. Williams NORFOLK - On Nov. 8, 2008, our beloved Vivian Percell Williams went home to be with Jesus. A native of Williamsburg, she was the daughter of the late Bridie and Percell Wallace. Vivian retired from Lake Taylor Hospital as a dietician and was a graduate of Norfolk State College. She leaves to mourn her memory a loving husband, Jerry L. Williams; sons, Lorenzo Hogan and Richard Hogan; daughters, Vivian Mills and Brenda E. Hogan; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of… Oscar B. Willis, 80, of Roanoke, passed peacefully at his home to return to his Heavenly home on Saturday, November 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Willis; parents, Magruder and Nellie Willis; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Walter and Roma Stanley; brothers and sisters, Noah, Robert, Frank, Lena and Ruby. He was employed at Graves Humphries Hardware for 33 years and at CMT Sporting Goods for 10 years. Oscar was a devoted family man and also enjoyed his many friends. He loved… WILSON, Michael Anthony, of Richmond, entered eternal life November 6, 2008. Left to cherish his memories are his devoted mother, Bernice Wilson; four daughters, Michelle, Ebony, Shebony and Michela; sisters, Linda (Roger), Cynthia (Rock), Doristine (James), Diane (Kenneth) and Joyce (Freddie); brothers, Utley (Frelisia), Terrence (Eugena), Artravious (Theresa) and Marquis Wilson; nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 1st and… WINN, Winnie B., 90, of Wilsons, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2008, in the home of her daughter, Betty, in Church Road. She was the daughter of the late James Anthony and Ethel Carmack Bradford; and was preceded in death by her husband, Hildrey Prosise Winn. She is survived by her children, Mae May and husband, Gene, of Sutherland, Hildrey Lee Winn of McKenney and Betty Sculthorpe and husband, William, of Church Road; grandchildren, Michael Gene May and wife, Lisa, Kelly Marie Houp and husband, Jim,… Margaret Byrne (Maggie) Withrow, 90, of Low Moor, Va., died November 9, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2008, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Clifton Forge. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home. will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909. Mary M. Workman VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary M. Workman, 89, died Nov. 7, 2008. A graveside funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. Friends may join the family today from 7 to 8 p.m. in Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth., Charities . Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707. Irene Lucille Yunker, 88, of Hardy, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2008. 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