Anderson, Ryan Thomas - Ryan Thomas Anderson 1978-2008 Ryan Thomas Anderson, son of Mike and Teresa Anderson, brother of Christian and Taylor Anderson, all of Orlean Virginia, died .... |
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Harry Hunter Archer Jr. (Happy), 88, of Roanoke, formerly of Catawba, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. |
ARCHER, Lloyd Leon Jr., age 48, of Amelia, entered into eternal rest at VCU Medical Center on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. He is survived by three sons, Derwin, Marcus and Leon; grandson, Derwin Jr.; five sisters, Mary, Vivian, Martha, Tonia and Nell; two brothers, Christopher and Antoine; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Saturday, November 22, at Little Bethel Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Interment church cemetery. Viewing 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, November 21. V.Y. Scott Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. |
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. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 23, 2008, from 1 until 4 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., and other times at the home of her daughter, Sue Dick, 1659 Shady Knoll Ave., Bedford, Va. |
11:30 a.m. Friday, November 21, 2008, at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 540-345-9100. |
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BALLARD, Freddie Bell, of 25413 Zion Rd., Ruther Glen, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 14, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd Ballard Sr., and her son, Agusta L. Ballard. She leaves to cherish her memory five children, Etta Cole, Nettie Ballard, Lilly Beatrice Murray (Bobby), Rose Lee Ballard and Floyd Ballard Jr.; 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B St., Ashland, Va. Homegoing services will be Saturday, November 22, 1 p.m., at the Oxford Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Ruther Glen, Va. Rev. Dwayne Fields, pastor, officiating. Interment church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, November 21 (tonight), from 7 to 8 p.m. at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home chapel. Online condolences can be made at fedabneyfuneralhome.com |
Mr. Reeve T. Barker Sr., a retired local area farmer, died Nov 11, 2008, in Tucson, Ariz. He was born in Mendota on March 21, 1912. He was a member of Mendota Baptist Church, and the Mendota Masonic Lodge. He also served on the Washington County School Board for more than 20 years. His wife, Wave Vermillion Barker, and four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, Bob L. Barker of Tucson and Reeve T. Barker Jr. of Louisville, Tenn.; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The graveside service was conducted Nov. 15 in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with Pastor Stephen Playl officiating. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mendota Baptist Church, Mendota, VA 24270. Email condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, Bristol, Tenn., is serving the family of Mr. Barker. |
BATES, Claudia Shaw "Pinky", 57, of Charlotte Court House, daughter of the late Claude Raymond Shaw and the late Virginia Pugh Shaw, departed this life on November 19, 2008. She leaves behind a loving husband, W. Murrie Bates Jr.; along with her devoted sister, Deloca Payne Henshaw; a half- sister, Evelyn Pinkum,; two nieces, Mary Margaret Payne and Amber Rae Henshaw. Pinky was an elder and Sunday school teacher at the Village Presbyterian Church, with a deep love for her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was an educator in Charlotte County for 30 years, serving as a teacher, a middle school assistant principal and principal, as well as Director of Instruction. She had been president of the Charlotte County Branch of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and the Piedmont Chapter of Educational Society, Phi Delta Kappa. She served in leadership roles in several other civic organizations. Family night will be held at Browning Funeral Home in Keysville, Va. on Friday, November 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the Village Presbyterian Church, Charlotte Court House, Virginia. Interment will follow at Rough Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery near Phenix, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Village Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 300, Charlotte Court House, Va. 23923 or to The Charlotte County Retired Teachers' Association Scholarship Fund, c/o Mrs. Ruth Brogdon, 1991 Bacon School Rd., Saxe, Va. 23967. The Browning Funeral Home in Keysville, Va. is in charge of the arrangements. |
Robert Frank Beaver Sr., 54, of Ivanhoe died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Todd and Tammy Porter officiating. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. He was born Feb. 3, 1954, in Wythe County. He was employed by Iron Tiger Logistics. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Beaver; and a daughter, Bridget B. Weatherman. Survivors include his wife, Karen Smith Beaver of the home; a son, Robert Frank Beaver Jr. of the home; two grandsons, Tyler Weatherman and Cody Weatherman, both of Ivanhoe; mother and stepfather, Joyce Beaver Ruvolis and Charles A. Ruvolis of Salem; son-in-law, Roger Weatherman of Ivanhoe; a sister, Tena King of Roanoke; three brothers and a sister-in-law, James Douglas and Betty Beaver of Barren Springs, George Beaver of Hillsville and Rick Beaver of Marathon Beach, Fla.; special aunt and uncle, Annie Dean and Bryant Clark; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. (service time) at Barnett Funeral Home or any time at the residence. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
BEEKER, Frank "Beek" Gilbert, was born December 1, 1938 and left us suddenly on November 18, 2008. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He served from October 15, 1957 until he was discharged on October 14, 1963, as an E4 Airman 1st Class, Radio INTCP Operator, with the 6925 Radio Squadron Mobile Command, and he served in 57T061. He was a former employee of Lowe's, and being a retiree of the Wood Louver Company, it wasn't just work but works of art in the louvers he created. A wonderful husband and a loving and great father, he is survived by his true love, Amelia; his daughters, Shirley (Jim) Brockenbrough, Ramona (Kurt) Staudenmeyer, Sharon (Philip) Warren, Celia (Henry) Jones; grandchildren, Mila, Cabell, Bri (James), Allyson, Brandon, Issak, Haley, and Paul; great-grandchildren, Jason and Jadyn. He is also survived by brothers, Jan and Jerry; and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed greatly by not only family and friends, but also by those who shared treasured moments with him. He will be remembered for all the smiles and laughs one could take and for all his hugs and kind words he always had to give. He rests at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Rte. 301 and Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, where visitation will be held on Friday, November 21, 2008 from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment private. Family and friends will be received at the Brockenbrough residence after services are held. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Diabetes Association or St. Judes Childrens Hospital. |
BLACK, John Franklin, age 80, of Amelia, passed away on November 19, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elsie; daughter, Julie Strumb and husband, Brent; sisters, Edna Black Littlefield of N.H., and Sue Ham of Pa.; and one grandson, Camden Brent Strumb. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 21, at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St. in Amelia. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008, with burial to follow in Sunset View Cemetery in Burkeville. Contributions may be made to the Amelia Rescue Squad. |
BLACKBURN, Mrs. Dorothy Frances Eason, 75, widow of Thomas Franklin Blackburn Sr., died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at her residence after an illness. Mrs. Blackburn was born March 22, 1933 in Warsaw, N.C., a daughter of the late John Fred and Avie Taylor Eason. She was a graduate of Warsaw high school and retired after 27 years as the owner and operator of Jack and Jill Child Care in Kingstree. Mrs. Blackburn attended Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are her sons, Thomas F. Blackburn Jr. and his wife Carolyn, of Prince George, Va., John F. Blackburn and his wife, Robbie, of Mt. Olive, N.C., Jeffrey K. Blackburn and his wife, Shirley, of Kingstree S.C., and Timothy C. Blackburn and his wife, Kary, of Ladson S.C.; sister, Naomi E. Bell and her husband, J.J., of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandchildren, Tracy (Bill) Price, Nancy (Travis) McKnight, Jamie (Melissa) Blackburn, T.C. (Alisha) Blackburn, Kimberly Blackburn, Thomas Farrington Blackburn, Britney Blackburn, Pacer Blackburn, Nicole Blackburn, Jessica Blackburn , John Thomas Blackburn, and Jared Blackburn; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Ave., Kingstree, S.C. or Sandy Bay Pentecostal Holiness Church, 172 Delos Road, Kingstree, S.C. 29556. |
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s 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at the Falling Water Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion, Va. |
. She was the daughter of the late John and Emma Riebel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Boccella. Her life was highlighted by fishing with her loving companion, Frank Stefanski of 30 years, who preceded her in death. She was actively involved and very much loved and adored in the Kempsville Recreation Center Senior Citizens group. She was an active, good-hearted, kind, thoughtful and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed. Survivors include her three daughters, Grace Childers and her husband Terry of Virginia Beach, Diane Baker and her husband Robert of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Frances Tracey and her husband Robert of New Jersey; three brothers, John Riebel of Florida, William Riebel and Charles Riebel, both of New Jersey; four sisters, Margaret Coffee, Elizabeth Zdep, Christena Saler and Mildred Andrew, all of New Jersey; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. A funeral Mass will be held following the visitation in St. John the Apostle Catholic Church at 1 p.m. by Father J. Morton Biber. Online condolences may be made at, Charities |
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Edward Hurst Brewer Jr., 79, of Roanoke, died Thursday, November 20, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. |
BRINKLEY, Mr. Lonnie Linwood, age 79, of Richmond, departed this life November 16, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Mazie Brinkley; three sisters, Corie Brinkley, Veronica Pearson and Mazoil Brinkley. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Carrie; two daughters, Lyndale Craddock (Ernest) and Ninette Tompkins (Randy); two sons, Willie R. Sr. (Alice Mae) and McKelly Brinkley; five grandsons, Ernest III, Michael, Willie Jr., Aaron and Deven; two sisters, Realer Whitaker and Glossene Morman; and a host of other loving relatives and many friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Remains will lie in state Saturday, 11 a.m. at Cedar Street Baptist Church of God, 2301 Cedar St., where funeral services will be held at 12 noon. Rev. Dr. Anthony M. Chandler Sr., Pastor. Rev. Dr. Leo Whitaker, Eulogist. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. |
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will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Old Hollywood Cemetery. Twiford's Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge. |
Earl R. Brown NORFOLK - Earl R. Brown, 78, passed away Nov. 16, 2008, in Virginia Beach. A native of Durham, N.C., he was the son of the late Earl R. Brown Sr. and Lilly C. Brown. He retired after working 36 years at Norfolk & Western Railroad. He also retired from the National Guard. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and an avid sports fan. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 60 years, Francis Brown; five children, Sharon Bouley of Norfolk, Ronald Brown and wife Ella "Cookie" of Virginia Beach, Phillip Brown Sr. of Norfolk, Gary Brown and wife Stacey of Colorado and Valencia Kurek of Virginia; 14 grandchildren, Nathan Teague, Lydia Mattingly, Christopher Bouley, Jade Bouley, Jennifer Reeves, Brandyen Wheeler, Olivia Brown-Hazelette, Rustin Brown, Phillip Brown Jr., Joy Ashby, Zachary Brown, Joshua Brown, Caleb Brown and Ceilidh Brown; 17 great-grandchildren, Michael Edwards, Chrissy, Cammie, Alisia, Katherine, Tyler, Allison, Ashlynn, Maureece, Titus, Kaiden, Mary Elle, Rylan, Haley, Taylor, Jarred and Kaylinn. He is also survived by three sisters, Ruth Baker of Elwood City, Pa., Betty Garrison of Charlottesville, Va., Helen Joyner of Suffolk; and many cherished and loved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two children, Michael Layne Brown and Val Russell Brown; two brothers, Lewis Brown and Robert Brown; and a sister, Juanita Cross. The family will receive friends in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, today from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral will be held in the funeral home chapel Friday at 2 p.m. After the funeral, family and friends are welcome to gather for fellowship and refreshments at the home of Olivia Brown Hazelette - granddaughter, 8055 Moose Ave., Norfolk, VA 23518. (757) 718-0657. Memorial donations may be made to Heartland Hospice, 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, No. 150, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Condolences may be offered to the family at |
Eugene Earnest Brunk Sr., 58, of Bland died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church with the Revs. Scott Childress and Bobby Lorton officiating. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Thompson Family Cemetery in Ceres. He was born Nov. 5, 1950, in Bland. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvelle Steven Brunk. Survivors include his wife, Judy T. Brunk of Bland; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Eugene Earnest Jr. and Carol Brunk of Rocky Gap, James Franklin Brunk of Bland; his mother, Maria B. Harmon of Bland; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Bill Davis, Clara B. and Jim Dalton, Sandra B. and Sam Thompson, all of Bland; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Johnny and Betsy Brunk of Ceres, Mike Brunk of Wytheville, Matt and Drema Harman of Bland, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brunk of Pulaski; special brother-in-law, John Davis; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. The body will be taken to the church where the family will receive friends Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. (service time). Highland Bland Funeral Chapel in Bland is in charge of the arrangements. |
James Creston Buchanan, 80, of Winston-Salem, N.C., died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. Funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel. Interment was in Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery. He was born June 7, 1928, in Spruce Pine, N.C., son of the late Bryson and Edith Woody Buchanan. He was a member of Griffith Baptist Church and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Violet Buchanan and Lucy Silvers; and two brothers, Gentry Buchanan and J.B. Buchanan. Survivors include his wife, Edell Fortune Buchanan of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Randolph R. Buchanan of Winston-Salem, N.C., Tony and Tammy Buchanan of Mocksville, N.C.; five grandchildren and spouses, Sherry and Keith Underwood, Kristie and Andrew Blankenship, Jessica Buchanan, William Buchanan and Benjamin Buchanan; five great-grandchildren, Heather Blankenship, Scotty Blankenship, Brittney Blankenship, Brandy Underwood and Chad Underwood; three sisters, Marie Young of Spruce Pine, N.C., Margaret Davis of Marion, N.C., and Rometta Dean of Asheville, N.C.; a brother, Martin Buchanan of Delina, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
Necie Ellen Akers Burnett, 80, of Austinville died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. Funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m. at River Hill Christian Church in Galax with the Rev. Leo Phillips officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was born March 9, 1928. She was a devout Christian and an active member of River Hill Christian Church in Galax. She was owner and operator of Necie's Beauty Salon in Austinville for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther C. Burnett of Austinville; her parents, Raymond and Ada Akers of Woodlawn; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lester and Nancy Burnett of Galax; sister and brother-in-law, Agnes Eanes and Pete of Salem; and a brother-in-law, Whitfield Burnett of Galax. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Doris E. Sexton and William of Max Meadows; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Luther "Buddy" Burnett and Gequina of Austinville; two grandchildren and spouses, Tammy Snyder and Patrick of Marysville, Ohio, Robert Joseph "Joe" Burnett and Denita of Austinville; four stepgrandchildren and spouse, Angela S. Millan and Joshua of Austinville, Felicia Sexton and Marissa Sexton, both of Max Meadows, and Angela Brackens of Austinville; five great-grandchildren, Katie Burnett, Gaven Burnett, Emily Snyder, Nathan Snyder and Anna Snyder; sister and brother-in-law, Ila Mae Burcham and Clyde of Woodlawn; sister-in-law, Thelma Burnett of Galax; and numerous nieces and nephews. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville was in charge of the arrangements. |
In Loving Memory of Mabel L. CALDWELL 3/26/1917 11/21/2007, The many memories of our Mamma and Granny sustain us each day., Sadly missed by,, Emmette, Robert and Donna and their Families |
s will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Horace Light officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. |
s will be held noon on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Lotz Salem Chapel. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the or Good Samaritan Hospice. |
Thomas James Case PORTSMOUTH - Thomas James Case, 62, of the 100 block of Byers Ave., died Nov. 18, 2008, in a Portsmouth hospital. A native of Warren, Ohio, he was an electrician in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Shop 51 and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include a sister, Debby Jo Wallman of Richmond; a brother, Ernest F. VanHorn of Portsmouth; three nephews, Jeremiah Wallman, Brian Case and Ernest R. VanHorn; a niece, Laura Osborne; his former wife, Sue Law; a stepdaughter, Terri Law; and two stepgrandchildren, Ashley Bidnick and Eric Law. The family will be at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m., Charities |
James A. Chapman SUFFOLK - James Andrew "Jimmy" Chapman of the 5400 block of Godwin Blvd., died Nov. 17, 2008, in Sentara Obici Hospital. A native of Nansemond County, he was the son of the late Andrew and Lynwood Mann Chapman. He was predeceased by two sisters, Anna Chapman-Scott and Geraldine V. Chapman; three brothers-in-law, Willie L. Towns Sr., John W. Scott Sr. and Ryland M. Myrick Jr. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after three years. He was employed for 44 years at Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a machinist. He was a member of Abundant Harvest Outreach Ministries in Franklin. He leaves to cherish his memories one son, James H. Hill of Norfolk; a daughter, Sabrina Stewart of Norfolk; two special adopted sons, Irvin Hill Sr. (wife Alisha) and Hirschler Hill; five sisters, Rosa M. Harris (Elbert) of Portsmouth, Flora E. Chapman, Daisy V. Towns (caregiver), Gwen E. Strickland (Larry), all of Suffolk and Elder Joyce Chapman-Myrick of Franklin; a devoted aunt, Patience E. Porter of Suffolk; 16 nephews and eight nieces, nine adopted grandchildren; a special friend and caregiver, Carolyn Hill; special friends, James Powell, John Powell and Walter L. Jones; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. today in Little Bethel Baptist Church, 6533 Everetts Road, Suffolk, officiated by the Rev. Ronald Goodwin. Interment will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at 5409 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk. Condolences may be extended to the family at, Charities |
Tyrone Melvin Charlton, 69, of Roanoke, Va., fondly known as "Stretch," "Slim," "Mr. C," Mr. "T," "Dad," and "Pops," was born June 8, 1939, in Radford, Va., to the late Lawrence and Ollie Snell Charlton. He was the second of four children. Tyrone entered into matrimony with Margie Carson Charlton on January 7, 1967, a union that produced three beautiful and adoring children., at High Street Baptist Church for over 17 years. Tyrone was a surrogate father to many of his children's friends and a big brother to many others., Those left to mourn are his wife of 41 years, Margie M. Charlton; daughters, Karen (Eddie) Garrett, of Roanoke, Va., Mauricia (Fredrick) Murphy, of Fairburn, Ga., and Marie (Howard) Tucker, of Roanoke, Va.; son, Ricardo Hytower, of San Juan, Puerto Rico; brothers, Lawrence Charlton, of Palm Bay, Fla., Byron (Carolyn) Charlton, of Lorton, Va., and Charles (Janet) Charlton, of Johnson City, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Atia Howard, of Herndon, Va., Eleshia Garrett, Isiah Tucker, Kendrick Tucker, and Amanda Brown, of Roanoke, Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends., The family extends special thanks to the many healthcare professionals who provided for his needs during his long illness, especially the Oncology department at Roanoke Carilion Hospital and MCV Massey Cancer Center in Richmond, Va. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society of N.A., VA. Chapter, 2101 Executive Drive, Hampton, Va. 23666 in his name., will be conducted 1 p.m. on Saturday at Simpson Funeral Home by Byron Charlton, the Rev. Gary Brown, Minister Fredrick Murphy and the Rev. Charles Charlton. Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. |
to his country. He lived in Virginia Beach, attended Old Dominion University and graduated, worked for VEPCO, City of Richmond, then retired and moved to Florida. Survivors include his dear wife of 23 years, Shirley Frances Chase; sons, Bertram III, Richard and Robert Chase; stepson, Arthur Vollhardt (Patricia); grandchildren, Jason Wiedner, Bertram IV, Christopher, Heather, Samuel and Nickie; stepgrandchildren, Arthur Vollhardt III and Constance McDonald; and many great-grandchildren. He was brother to Nancy Reardon and David Chase. He was predeceased by his grandson, Heath. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in the Nativity of Lord Catholic Church with Monsignor Raymond Mullins as celebrant. Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lt. Cmdr. Chase is to be cremated and his cremains to be interred at a later date in Virginia Beach., Charities |
Thomas R. Childers CHESAPEAKE - Thomas Russell Childers, 80, of Horse Run Drive, passed away Nov. 17, 2008, in his home. Born in Gaffney, S.C., he was the son of the late Tom Russell Childers and Lucy Stepp Childers. Mr. Childers was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, where he received the Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon with a star and the Purple Heart while serving aboard the USS Wilhoite and USS Bull. He was a member of the Under-Aged Veterans Association, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post 280. Thomas touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Margaret Kelly Childers of Chesapeake; a son, Thomas Russell Childers Jr. of Washington state and a daughter, Deborah Childers Hennessy and husband Randy of Chesapeake; six grandchildren, Scott Thomas and wife Laura, Barbara, Caitlin, Kelly Ann, Logan and Megan; one great-granddaughter, Cadence; a brother, Raymond Childers of Calabash, N.C.; three uncles, J.W., Raymond and Lloyd Childers; and a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral with military honors will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Chesapeake. The interment will be at a later date. A Christian wake will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday with the family receiving friends until 9 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3160, 111 A View Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23503. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at |
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Nov 20, 2008 The funeral for Clarence Edward "Jack" Hylton Sr., 96, who died Nov. 16, 2008, was held Wednesday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Lewis officiated. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Buddy Hylton, James Hylton, Guy Hylton, Maynard Biggs, Mike Hylton, Ronnie Shupe, Ray Keys, Randy Keys, Alvin Horsley and Charlie Jamison. |
Wayne L. Clark NORFOLK - Wayne Lashawn Clark, 38, of the 2400 block of Cary Ave., died Nov. 15, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Graves Funeral Home. |
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COPELAND, Oliver Braxton Sr., 81, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on November 17, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Lillie Copeland. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Fannie Juanita Copeland; two daughters, Charmaine Brooks and Dale Maples (Andrew Sr.); three sons, Oliver Jr. (Altamease), Reuben and O'Neal (Jackie) Copeland; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lillie Mayo and Rose Pride (Billy); one brother, Paul Copeland; three sisters-in-law, Willa Oliver (Walter), Bessie Jones and Geraldine Thomas (Albert); a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Friday, November 21, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Mt. Olivet Church, 1223 N. 25th St. Bishop Darryl Husband officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
COSNER, Robert "Sonny" Edward Jr., age 64, of McGregor, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at his residence with his wife at his side. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008, at the Metea Baptist Church near Logansport, Ind., where a visitation will be held one hour prior to services. There will also be a visitation held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008, at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas. Sonny was born June 23, 1944 in Kents Store, Va., to Robert and May Cosner. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Sonny and Patricia Ann Pickens were married in 1967. He began his career at Overnite Transportation Company, where he worked for 33 years as director of maintenance at USF Dugan in Wichita, Kan., before becoming Vice President of Maintenance at Central Freight Lines. Sonny was a member of Harris Creek Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, brother, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Edward Cosner Sr.; and stepfather, Russell Lee Marks. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; mother, May Elizabeth Cosner Marks of Goochland, Va.; sons, Raymond Scott Cosner and wife, Christa, of Paducah, Ky. and Robert Sean Cosner and wife, Kimberly, of Richmond, Va.; grandchildren, Hardin, Davis, Christian, Mason, Dalton, Reagan and Emerson Cosner. Also surviving are his sisters, Goldie May Tabb and husband, Charles, of Richmond, Va., and Denise Lee Stark of Goochland, Va.; brother, Charles Russell Cosner and wife, Jaquelin, of Glen Allen, Va.; two nieces and one nephew. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. The guest book may be signed and messages left for the family at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com or www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com |
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Rice, Va. The Shorter Funeral Home, 1905 S. Main St., Farmville, is serving the Davis family. |
for a luncheon. Condolences may be mailed to "The Davis Family" at 705 Merle Court, Chesapeake, VA 23322. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his name may be directed to the . |
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 |
DAVIS, Allen Carlton, 84, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Mr. Davis was a retired lieutenant from the Chesterfield Police Department with 30 years of service. He was born in Scottsville, Va., on September 22, 1924. Prior to his police service, he worked as a clerk with the C&O Railroad for 14 years and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of the Henrico Union #130 Masonic Lodge since 1948, the Scottish Rite, Acca Shrine, Legion of Honor, Manchester Shrine Club and Manchester Moose #699. He also was a member of John Marshall F.O.P. Lodge #2, Retired Richmond Police Officers Association. He served as a past president of Virginia Crime Clinic Chapter #2 and was past president of Virginia Credit Card Investigators Association. Allen was a longtime member of Beulah United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria S. Davis. He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Davis Grady, and Jay Taylor; stepdaughters, Betty Glover and Rebecca B. Magee and her husband, Joe; stepson, Stephen E. Baril and his wife, Mary; sister, Bea Thacker; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Sydney and Dalton Baril. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday with a Masonic Service at 7:45 p.m., and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). His funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Acca Temple, P.O. Box 9217, Richmond, Va. 23227. |
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 predeceased by his parents, Hugh Wheelwright Davis and Florence Brookes Davis; a sister, Dana Davis Roeser; and two half-brothers, Walpole Davis and Horace Walpole Davis. Born August 23, 1927, Skip was graduated from Woodberry Forest School and Virginia Military Institute. He entered investment banking with Scott, Horner & Mason in Lynchburg and then moved to Willis, Kenny & Ayres, Inc. in Richmond. A native of Virginia Beach, he returned to the area in the mid- 1950s and went to work for Investment Corporation of Virginia. He soon became President and CEO of Investment Corp., where he remained until the firm was acquired by Scott & Stringfellow, Inc. Skip was a member of The Norfolk German Club, an Honorary Member of The Princess Anne Country Club and a former member of The Virginia Club, Norfolk. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 22, at 12 noon at Mill Pond Point, Franktown, Virginia, 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. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements made by Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore. |
s will be conducted by American Legion Posts 311, in Pembroke, 68, in Narrows, and VFW Post 6000, in Narrows. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to express thanks to Carilion Hospice Staff for all their care, the staff at Montgomery Regional Hospital, and his wonderful doctors, Dr. Michael Payne, Dr.Kevin Griffin, Dr. Harry McCoy, Dr. Goldsmidt, and Dr. Randall Hess., "Everette, I will miss you dearly. The battle you fought is over. Rest in peace. We will meet again in Heaven. I love you, Janet.", Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com. |
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s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with the Rev. Tim Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the staff on the 3rd wing at Valley Health Care Center for the care given to Ms. Dean. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial donations can be made to the Activity Fund at Valley Health Care Center, 940 East Lee Highway, Chilhowie, Va. 24319. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, Va., is serving the Dean family. |
Franklin Dennis DELTAVILLE - Franklin Dennis died Nov. 17, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home. |
Dent, Jessie Elmer "Jimmy" - Jimmy Dent Jessie "Jimmy" Elmer Dent, age 73, of Stafford, born and raised in Cherry Hill, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Mary Washington .... |
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DIEHL, Roderick Lee, 74, of Hanover Va., born December 10, 1933, died at 11:55 p.m. on November 15, 2008 after an eight month battle with mesothelioma cancer, held my hand and climbed to the top of the mountain, and soared like an eagle into the hands of his parents, Welty S. and Sallie Lee Diehl; and his children, Steven F. and Wendy K. Diehl-Lindon, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Patricia A. Langlitz-Diehl; his daughters, Leann C. (Brandon) Harris, and Heidi S. (Alex) Burton. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Gary Diehl, Penny Lindon, Devin Erke, Tyler and Gwendolyn Diehl, Zander, Ava and Sage Burton; his beloved sister, Dorothy J. Diehl-Warfield of McGahyesville Va.; mother-in-law, Catherine Langlitz (deceased, Henry A.) of Glendale Wis., brother-in-law, Henry R. Langlitz (deceased, Joan) of Milwaukee Wis., sister-in-law, Carole (James) Kroeger of Wisconsin; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends. He was treasurer of VA Ultralite Club 250, a member of the EAA, and the Golddiggers Club in Arizona. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Rte. 301 and Shady Grove Rd. Private burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. |
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Edgar L. Young |
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will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008, at Valley Funeral Service, Roanoke, Va., 540-562-1182. |
will be held Friday in Naval Station Norfolk at 1 p.m. Burial will be private. Twiford Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is handling arrangements., Charities |
EPPS, Doris Parrish, moved to her heavenly home November 17, 2008 at the age of 98. She is survived by two daughters, Jean Young and Cheryl Epps; a sister, Margaret Godsey; four grandchildren, Steve Young, Rhonda Poburka, Chris Granger and Lisa Madeirus; six great-grandchildren; a much-loved family and church family. Memorial services will be held at Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church, 11 a.m. Saturday. Instead of flowers, please make contributions to Saint Andrew's, 9801 Fort King Rd.; Bon Secours Hospice; or Circle Center Adult Daycare. |
Charles R. Etheridge Jr. EASTVILLE - Mr. Charles Russell Etheridge Jr., better known as "Rusty," husband of the late Rosalie Tunstall Etheridge and a resident of Eastville, passed away May 17, 2008. He was born March 5, 1927. A native of Eastville, he was the son of the late Charles Russell Etheridge Sr. and the late Grace Alberta Bowden Etheridge. Interment will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk. |
EVANS, Allen E., died in his Richmond, Va., home November 18, 2008. He was the son of Tom and Mabel Evans of Dunnsville, Va. He was a 1955 graduate of Tappahannock High School. He is survived by a sister, Charlotte Ann Kelly; and brother, Warren Lee Evans. Services will be private. |
Mattie L. Felton TYNER - Mattie L. Welch Felton, 84, died Nov. 16, 2008. A funeral will be held Saturday at noon in Stallings Memorial Chapel, Hertford. |
FLOWERS, John A. , 71, of Matoaca, was born November 13, 1937 and died November 19, 2008, after extensive treatment for signet ring cell adeno-carcinoma. He was predeceased by his parents, Willie R. "Buddy " Flowers and Mary Duell Flowers; his stepfather, Grover T. "Jack" Flowers; and his sister, Jeanine F. Parr. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer F. Honn and husband, Steve; and his son, David S. Flowers and wife, Amy; their mother, Stuart K. Short; grandsons, Damon W. Honn and Andrew S. Honn; granddaughter, Brooke M. Flowers; his special friend, Rhonda R. Easter; and his best canine friend, Jake. He is also survived by his nephew, Steve Cochran; niece, Vickie Parr Pultz; special cousin, Valerie Duell Terry; and many other cousins in Virginia and North Carolina. As a young child, Mr. Flowers lived in the Blandford area of Petersburg and attended Blandford Methodist Church. The family moved to Colonial Heights where he attended elementary school. Mr. Flowers graduated from Petersburg High School as a member of the class of 1955. He was a member of the Virginia Air National Guard 149th Tactical Fighter Squadron stationed in Sandston. Mr. Flowers was an agent with Nationwide Insurance. He retired in 2003 after 38 years of service to his policy holders. Mr. Flowers was involved with numerous civic organizations, including the Colonial Heights Jaycees, Kiwanis Club, Petersburg Aerie 882, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and the Harrowgate Athletic Association, where he supported many of their activities. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2008 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Blandford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com |
. Memorial donations made in his name to the will be greatly appreciated. |
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Nov 20, 2008 The funeral for Geraldine Hundley Purdy, 78, of Bassett, who died Nov. 15, 2008, was held Wednesday at Blackberry Baptist Church with Dr. G.H. Vaughn officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Bernie Joyce, David Craig, Brad Craig, Carvel McMillian and Tim Craig. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett handled arrangements. |
Friday 11 a.m. at Trail Cemetery, Hiwassee. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. |
Martha Emily Metz Gile, of Hillsville, Va., took her last flight on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. She was born to Fred Christian Metz and Martha Julia Fritz Metz on March 4, 1925. She was an aviator and native of Miami, Fla. Emily served with the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II, class of 44-W-8., . The WASP were deactivated in December of 1944., Emily Metz Gile then married and served in the Air Force Reserves until she became pregnant with her son. She then attended Concordia River Forest College to become a teacher for elementary children in parochial schools. Then Gile received her Masters in reading education at Appalachian State University. Gile then moved Hillsville, Va., to be a reading specialist for Carroll County Schools., After her retirement form teaching she volunteered in so many ways. She was involved with many organizations including the American Association for Retired Persons serving as chairman for the retired teachers for years. Emily Gile was also a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, Carroll County Retired Teachers, American Legion and the serving as relay captain for many years. She also believed that the children of Carroll County needed the opportunity to experience flight so she began the Young Eagles' Program Local EAA chapter., Emily Gile leaves her two children, one son, Emory Bearden, of Hillsville, Va.; one daughter and son-in-law, Larry and Martha Musser; and her three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Caroline, and Sarah Musser, of Winston-Salem, N.C., s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Chapel with Marva Sandburg officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the Hillsville VFW Post #1115. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, November 21, 2008, from 6 until 8 p.m. Burial will be 2 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2008, in Quantico National Cemetery. Donations maybe made to W.A.S.P. Women Endowment Fund T.W.U., P.O. Box 425528, Denton, Texas 76204. A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family. |
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Nov 20, 2008 Gladys Mae Hylton Gravely, 89, formerly of Rockwood Park Road, Bassett, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at the Fork Mountain Rest Home. She was the wife of Clarence Milton Gravely, who died in 2005. Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Jose Gonzales MANGATAREM, Pangasinan, Philippines - Dr. Jose Gonzales, 65, a resident of Virginia Beach, just retired from a successful urology practice and vacationing in his hometown of Mangatarem, unexpectedly passed away Nov. 14, 2008. He was born at the same place Dec. 15, 1942. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Mima Manaois-Gonzales; his three children, Dr. Norman Gonzales and wife Dr. Desiree T. Gonzales, Stephanie Raaschou and husband Prebin Raaschou and Roy Gonzales and wife Deidra S. Gonzales; and his only granddaughter, Gabrielle, all residents of Virginia Beach. Joe earned his doctorate in medicine from the College of Medicine, University of Philippines (UP). He was the chief resident in the Department of Surgery at the UP - Philippine General Hospital and specialized in urology from the University of Illinois. He moved to the Tidewater area in 1977, joining the Public Health Service on Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk. He started private practice, joining a urology group in 1979. He retired from Urology of Virginia July 11, 2008. He was a previous president and an active member of the Philippine Medical Association of Southeastern Virginia Inc. He was a member of the medical staff at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Hospitals - Norfolk and Bayside and DePaul Hospital. A memorial Mass will be officiated by the Rev. Father James C. Griffin Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Mark's Catholic Church, Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, 479-1010. This will be preceded by the recitation of the holy Rosary and Novena Prayer for the Departed at 10:30 a.m. Dr. and Mrs. Rey M. Francisco will be receiving guests and friends of the family, in lieu of immediate family, who are all in the Philippines., Charities |
. Burial at Estates of Serenity. Survivors include her daughter, Jackie (JC) Kirk, of North Webster, Ind.; son, Fred and Peggy Leward, of Roanoke, Va.; stepson, Richard and Jeanie Angell, of Tipton, Ind.; grandchildren, Stacy and Mike Dickerson, of North Webster, Ind., David and Lisa Lewark, of Stafford, Va., and Kevin Kirk, of Marion, Ind.; and greatgrandchildren, Courtney and Justin Martin, Allison, Lindsey, Austin, Logan, Josh and Nicole. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Russell, Oral, Delmer, and Ernest Bragg; sisters, Luella Harvey and Iva Foulk; her husband, Allen E. Goodnight; and parents, Elven and Rosa Bragg. |
McCormick Ferguson Queenie Myrlene McCormick Ferguson Gover, 92, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, November 20, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008, in the chapel of Roselawn Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va. |
Green, Gladys Marie - Gladys Marie Green Gladys Marie Green, born September 11, 1930, going home November 19, 2008. Born in Southern Maryland and moved to the Washington .... |
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GREENE, William Thomas "Bill", 86, went to be with the Lord November 13, 2008. He departed from this life at his home in Chester. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mildred Marshall Greene; his daughter, Susan K. Greene and husband, Gary W. Hancock, of Staunton, Va.; his son, Thomas Richard Greene of Chester; two sisters, Joan G. McCarthy of Redlands, Calif and Ann G. Borseth and her husband, Edward, of Tucson, Ariz. Mr. Greene was born in Superior, Wisconsin, served in the Navy during WWII, and graduated from the University of Virginia in 1950. With a degree in mechanical engineering, he had a career spanning some 50 years. Services will be held Sunday November 23 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 17111 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834 at 2 p.m. Visitation at the church will be at 1 p.m. and a reception after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to St. Ann's Catholic Church, 17111 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834 or to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23226. |
Rhonda L. Griffin WILLIAMSBURG - Rhonda L. Griffin, 60, died Nov. 13, 2008. She is survived by son, Mark Robertson; granddaughter, Sydney Robertson; and grandson, Case Johnston. She will be missed dearly. Services will be private. Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Service is in charge., Charities |
Diane Bundick Grogan, 56, of Snellville, Ga., formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. |
HACKETT, Mildred B. "Brooks," departed this life November 19, 2008. Arrangements by |
Jack Henry Hale departed this world on November 20, 2008, leaving his beloved family, who will eternally miss him. He was born on May 4, 1924, and was the oldest of eight children. He was loved very much and respected by all of them. He worked in Pearl Harbor after the bombing and then served in the Army in World War II as a military police officer. One of the things he enjoyed was sharing great stories of his Army days. When returning from the war, he joined the Roanoke Police Department. He then was employed at Pet Milk Company, starting as a milkman and then advancing to manager. In the 1970's, he went into business for himself selling cars., Cars and racing has always been one of the greatest loves of his life. He started driving race cars in the late 1940's with one of his brothers. He was later known as the "Driving Milk Man". He has had the pleasure of racing with Curtis Turner and Wendel Scott. He truly loved telling these stories. He stopped racing in 1956, when his only child was born, but in 1992 he returned to his true love, behind the wheel of a race car, at the age of 68. He joined Virginia Old Timers. Then, he and a dear friend, Gerald Joyce, formed the Southern Vintage Modified Racing Association. At present, he belonged to Legendary Flat Head Ford Racing of North Carolina, where he had won four races this season. He enjoyed racing with these dear friends, Hurley and Linda Henshaw, Bill Blair, Munk and Betty Tate, Bob Shelton, David and Faye Prillaman., His second love and joy in his life was his bluegrass music. He was personal friends with many of the Grand Ole Opry members, spent many hours in the woods running coons with Jimmy Martin and spending time backstage of the Opry with Roy Acuff and Dolly Parton. He emceed many bluegrass festivals and was a disc jockey at two of the local stations, playing strictly bluegrass. He loved and lived it. He dearly loved all of his followers and fans. He was known on the air for the "Little Country Church" and as "the Big Man". At the time, he owned his own exterminating company. He has many dear friends in this area also. L. H. Tuck, Ivan and Ellen Overstreet always enjoying their music., His third love was hunting and fishing. Many, many hot afternoons were spent with one of his dearest friends, James Allen Brown, floating the river and sharing stories of "the one that got away". He holds the love of the Brown family dear to his heart. He was definitely a 16 year old in an 84 year old body. He was a member of the Brick Church of the Brethren. He also enjoyed bowling with his father and brothers on a league for several years., Jack was preceded in death by his loving mother, Ruth Johnson Hale; father, Jackson Coleman (J.C.) Hale; brothers, George Coleman Hale and Johnnie Lewis Hale; sisters, Myrtle Brubaker Cawley and Mary Elizabeth Angle. He is survived by his loving daughter, Diane Hale Taylor and her husband, Steven Taylor; his grandson, Adam Saul and his wife, Brooke, and their two children; Jack's great-grandchildren, Kaiden and Lucy Saul; his grandson, Aaron Saul and his wife, Anita; his brothers, Roy Hale and wife, Shirley, Boerne, Texas, Ralph Hale and wife, Dottie, Roanoke, Va., Harry Hale and wife, Gloria, Wirtz, Va.; nieces, Brenda Perdue and Jimmy, Anigo, Wis., Kathy Walker and Bim, Salem, Va., Debbie Conroy, Frederick, Md., Terri Hale, Sacramento, Calif., Kim Bonaparte and Tony, Texas, Jennifer Olney and Wes, San Antonio, Texas, Tina Gallegos and Mike, San Antonio, Texas, Melanie Hanks and Jonathan, Boones Mill, Va., Sherri Hale, Rocky Mount, Va.; nephews, Freddie Angle and Becky, Salem, Va., Gary Hale and Cheryl, Westminster, Md., Mike Hale, Sacramento, Calif., Dennie Hale and Kristie, Hampton, Va. He was also survived by many very special friends, including Elsie Criner, of Danville, Va. He had many special racing friends and fans. He ran a long race and left many fans to live on his legacy., The family will never be able to thank all the friends and family for all the help, rides, food, and cards given and sent during his car accident and illness. A very special thanks for all the prayers, visits, and cards from Sandy River Baptist. We could not have gotten through all of this without all of you. Remember God is in control and he loves us all., s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008, with the Rev. Chips Doyle and the Rev. Joe Dillon officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park with Military Honors. His family will receive friends Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount. |
Dellar C. Harmon CONWAY - Dellar C. Harmon, 81, died Nov. 18, 2008. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Menola Baptist Church, Woodland. Hertford County Undertakers is in charge. |
Elaine Smith Harris, 57, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn., following a brief illness. She was an LPN in the ER at Smyth County Community Hospital for many years. Her love of nursing and empathy for her patients stayed with her even after her career was cut short by a stroke in 1996. She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Mabel Louise Kestner Smith and Charles William Smith Sr. Survivors include husband of 38 years, Robert Harris; three daughters, Christy Harris Henderson and husband, David "Bo" Henderson Jr., Donna Joy Harris and Jamie Leigh Harris; four wonderful grandchildren, Rebecca and Elizabeth Henderson, Logan Harris, and Maddie Pickle; sister, Margaret Ann Smith; brother, Charles "Brother" Smith Jr. and two nieces, Tara Shupe and Amanda Whitehead; also many special friends, and former patients whose lives and hearts she touched in ways they will never forget. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Henderson Funeral Home with Pastor Benny Frye officiating. The family received friends Saturday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home prior to services. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. |
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Jimmy L. Harvey OXFORD - Jimmy L. Harvey, 59, a resident of the 3500 block of Tar River Road, died Saturday in his residence. He was a native of Gates, N.C., the son of Daniel R. Harvey Sr. and the late Susie Riddick Harvey. He was a retired certified welder with the federal government and an Army veteran. He is survived by a wife, Gloria Stroud Harvey; two daughters, Tomeki Skorurski of Mitchelville, Ariz., and Trina Allen of Sunbury, N.C.; one son, Justin Harvey of Oxford; one stepdaughter, Dana Stroud of Washington, D.C.; two stepsons, Damon Hancock and Byron Hancock, both of Oxford; a father, Daniel R. Harvey Sr. of Gatesville; three brothers, Stephen Harvey of Hempstead, N.Y., Charlie Harvey of Albany, N.Y., and Daniel Harvey of Kearneysville, W.Va.; and one grandchild. Viewing will be today from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. in Wright Funeral Home, Oxford and Friday beginning at 11 a.m. in New Hope Baptist Church, Gates. There will be no viewing after 2 p.m. The Rev. Sandra Hutchinson will conduct the funeral Friday at 2 p.m. in the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are by Wright Funeral Home in Oxford and Stallings Funeral Home Chapel in Gatesville., Charities |
HARWELL, Bill G., of Glen Allen, died Monday November 17, 2008. Bill was born August 6, 1936, in Trumbell, Texas and is the son of Luby R. Harwell and the late Rawlin Harwell. He is survived by his spouse of 48 years, Carole E. Harwell; two daughters, Elizabeth H. Baisden and her husband, Dan, of Kankakee, Ill., and Lesley H. Bracken and her husband, David, of Burke, Va.; and granddaughter, Laura Bracken. Bill was well known in the industry of Photo Finishing and was a Certified Photographic Engineer. There will be a visitation from 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, and a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. officiated by Pastor Eric Moehring in Christ Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Memorial Fund. |
William H. Hayden Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Billy passed away Nov. 17, 2008. Services were handled by Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. Pastor Carlton Smith officiated. Survivors include wife, Sarah Margaret; daughters, Starr, Sherry and Jeannie; grandkids, Jonathan, Erica, Buddy, Travis, Brooke and Blake; and great-grandkid, Emma. Daddy, you are our "Hero." We love you so much., Charities |
Helen Hollandsworth Haynes, 74, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. |
HENRY, Barbara Tucker, age 83, of Mechanicsville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. She was the daughter of Oscar Earl and Annie Mae Tucker. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Walter L. Henry Jr.; one daughter, Lynn Henry Myers and her husband, David, and his son, Matt; one grandson,Troy L. Barnette and his wife, Kristie; great- grandchildren, Tyler, Carter, and Kylie; one sister, Carolyn T. Nuckols and her husband, Norman; nieces, Robin Lipps, Paige DeCatur; and nephew, Todd Nuckols; and their families. She served as librarian of the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired for over 10 years. She was a lifelong member of Fairmount Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2008, at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Rte. 301 and Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the funeral home. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Fairmount Christian Church Building Fund. |
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HIGGINS, Jack Dempsey, age 89, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Manakin Sabot, Va. He was born in Wetzel County, W.Va., on September 21, 1919 to the late James O. and Columbia Rush Higgins. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Agnes Louise Higgins. He graduated from Fairmount State College with a Bachelor of Science in 1950. He retired from Hercules, Inc. after 33 years of service. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Nancy H. and Hank Nolde of Manakin Sabot, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with Mr. Porter Riner officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg. |
Zenobia Hikes, Virginia Tech's vice president for student affairs, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. She was 53. |
. Survivors include his loving wife, Eleanor P. Hill; a daughter, Rosalind Hyche-Glover and James Glover; and a son, Roger Hill Jr. and his wife Tanya, all of Virginia Beach; 12 grandchildren, Danielle Proctor, Alexandria Hyche, Mareda Hafidh, Antionette Hyche, `Dmitri Hill, `Dmarco Hill, Michael Hill Jr., Deryk Jackson, Helen Hill, Emma Hill, Ariel Hill and Kevin Hall; and five great-grandchildren, Patricia, Ziekia and Jeffrey Proctor and Gabriel Hill and Raven Williams; a brother, Robert Woods and his wife Brenda and their children, Steven and Matthew of Mitchellville, Md.; and a sister-in-law, Kelly Hill. A celebration of Mr. Hill's life will be celebrated Saturday at noon in St. Francis Episcopal Church. Memorial donations may be made to Eleanor Hill. Friends may send tributes to www.mem.com. Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home is in charge., Charities |
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Kristi Anne Garrison Hoover, 53, of Bartow, Fla., died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at her home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, at 1 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Aubrey Whitlow officiating. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Ivanhoe. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Garrison; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Kent Sutphin; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elsie Sam Garrison; daughter, Ashley; and son, Matthew. Survivors include a son, Jason Rister of Connecticut; two daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda and Carlo Silva of Tampa, Fla., Melody and Joe Anderson of Wytheville; four grandchildren, Taylor Silva and Katelyn Silva, both of Tampa, Fla., Jayden Anderson and Peyton Anderson, both of Wytheville; parents, Sam and Dody Garrison of Marble Falls, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Mark Anderson of Wytheville; brother, Jesse Garrison of Tucson, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews; two great-nephews; special aunt and uncle, Norma and Bill Garrison of Steubenville, Ohio; and several cousins. The family will receive friends Saturday, Nov. 22, from noon until 1 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
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William Boyd Hubbard, 89, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Funeral Saturday, 2 p.m., Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford. Visitation today from 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. |
Willie Sue Hudgins HOBBSVILLE - Willie Sue Toms Hudgins, 93, of the 1600 block of NC Hwy. 37 South, died Nov. 18, 2008, in her home. Mrs. Hudgins was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, and was the daughter of the late William Taylor and Nancy Caroline Smith Toms. A 1932 graduate of Cool Springs High School in Forest City, N.C., she then graduated from Asheville Teacher's College, now Warren Wilson College, and taught in the Gates County school system for 40 years. A faithful member of Zion United Methodist Church, she had served as a Sunday school teacher, was active in its United Methodist Women, the Adult Choir, and had been a counselor for the Senior United Methodist Youth Fellowship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Wright Hudgins Jr.; sisters, Bessie Hoyle, Ruby Livingston, Genevieve Toms; brothers, Glenn, J.O. and Reid Toms; and four other siblings who died as infants. Surviving are a daughter, Suellyn H. Riddick; her husband, Dennis and their son Brannon of Hobbsville; a brother, Paul Smith Toms and wife Evelyn of Forest City; several nieces and nephews; and extended family members. A funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Zion United Methodist Church by the Rev. Tracy Clayton. Burial will follow in the family cemetery at the home with Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main St., Gatesville, handling arrangements. Friends may join the family at the residence. Floral tributes are welcomed or contributions in her memory may be made to the Dorothy Wallace Scholarship at Chowan University, One University Place, Murfreesboro, NC 27855 or to University Hospice, P.O. Box 272, Ahoskie, NC 27910 or to Zion United Methodist Church, in care of Jane Spivey, P.O. Box 143, Sunbury, NC 27979., Charities |
HUDSON, Myrtle Blick, 91, of Chesterfield, died peacefully and entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. She was born and raised on a farm in Disputanta, Va. along with 14 brothers and sisters, all of whom she loved dearly. Myrtle married and moved to Richmond in the 1930's and later was employed by Philip Morris and the State of Virginia, from which she retired in 1979. She was a dedicated member of Central Baptist Church for many decades until her death. Mrs. Hudson is survived by her two devoted sons, Earl and Wallace Jennings; their wives, Linda and Patsy; three grandsons, Jeff, Mark and Andy and their families including granddaughters-in-law, Holly and Windy and three great-grandchildren, Lulu, T.J. and Edie. She is also survived by her sister, Lily Wyatt of Matoaca; her brothers, Marvin Blick of Prince George and Morris Blick of Mojave, Calif. Nanny Myrtle, Nanny MooMoo or Myrtle the Turtle, as she was affectionately known by her grandsons and many who knew her, always provided a good laugh and a ray of sunshine to everyone whenever there was an opportunity. She will always be remembered as a caring mother, a loving sister, a generous grandmother and a friend to all. Because of her, the world is a better place. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 21 at at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull St. Rd. A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 22, 11 a.m. at Central Baptist Church, 1510 Courthouse Rd. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. |
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Jacob Randy Hutchinson, 22, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. |
Joseph S. Iannucilli VIRGINIA BEACH - Joseph S. Iannucilli, 87, passed away Nov. 18, 2008. Mr. Iannucilli is survived by four daughters, Mary, Christy, Jackie and Donna, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach, is in charge. Condolences may be shared with the family at |
Mrs. Linda Darnell Jackson, age 59, of Richlands, Va., passed away Sun., Nov. 16, 2008 at her home following a brief illness. She was born in Richlands, Va., and was the daughter of the late Herman and Lena Houchins Shelton. She had made her home in the Richlands, Va., area all of her life and was of the Holiness faith. Survivors are: husband: Gary Jackson; two daughters: Penny Renee Shelton of the home, Ciji Jackson of Richlands, Va.; one son: Scotty Joyce of the home; two sisters: Emilee Madison of Baltimore, Md., Shirley Shelton of the home; one brother: Herman Edward Shelton of Raven, Va.; two grandchildren: Tyler Joyce and Britney Puckett; two nephews: Darrell Messer and wife, Phyllis, of Swords Creek, Va., and Marvin Messer and wife, Linda, of Pounding Mill, Va.; and one niece: Sandy Hodock of Raven, Va.; and her beloved puppy: Maggie also survive. Funeral services for Linda Darnell Jackson will be conducted Wed., Nov. 19, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Phillip Horton officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be: Bill Lester, Tyler Joyce, Marvin Messer, Billy Lester, Roy Griffith, Jack Jackson, and Dave Cordle. Friends may call after 6:00 p.m. Tues. evening, Nov. 18, at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. |
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Edith Jenkins AULANDER - Edith Jenkins died Nov. 15, 2008. A funeral will be held Saturday at noon in Reynolds Funeral Home Chapel, Ahoskie. |
Julie C. "Kat" Jennings, 76, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008. Funeral service was held Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harvey Atkinson officiating. Interment was in St. Peter's Cemetery on St. Peter's Road in Cripple Creek. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie Jonas Jennings and Marvin "Shug" Jennings; and two brothers, Earshell Jennings and Whid Jennings. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Luther Hube and June R. Jennings of Richmond; two sisters, Nadine J. Banton of Mechanicsville and Linda J. Parrish of Chester; two sisters-in-law, Jeanette Jennings of Rockville, Md., and Merle Jennings of Chester; and several nieces and nephews. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
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Nov 20, 2008 BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Jerry Lane "Poppy" Taylor, 60, of Rt. 2, Montcalm, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at a Princeton hospital. He was born in Goodwill on Oct. 6, 1948, to James E. Taylor and Mildred Hill Taylor Fitzko. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny F. Taylor. He was a coal miner for 33 years and retired from Consol at the Buchannan No. 1 mine. He was a member of Pine Grove Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Curry Taylor of the home; two daughters, Monica Williams of Montcalm and Candice Taylor of Bluefield, Va.; two grandchildren; two brothers, Lonnie Taylor of Princeton and James E. Taylor of Montcalm; and two sisters, Linda Lilly of Rock and Ruth Ann Greet of Bassett, Va. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Minister Gary Lamie officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Friends may call the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today. |
JETER, Edward Felix, 87, of Mechanicsville, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Eades Jeter. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Massey Milliser-Jeter; one stepson, Charles E. Milliser; one stepdaughter, Myrna F. Milliser; and a brother, Jerry Jeter of Mechanicsville. Mr. Jeter was Past Master of Northside Masonic Lodge No. 292, AF & AM, who will hold a Masonic Memorial Service at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Jeter was a long and faithful member of the lodge; and this past year, he became a 50-year member. The family will receive friends 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 21, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. |
JOHNSON, Oscar Singleton, died November 19, 2008. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 56 years, Marie Spain. He is survived by his wife, Lovita Tanner; four daughters, Faye Brooks, Paula Shendow, Marsha Johnson and 'Vita Tanner; and a son, Gary Johnson; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Johnson was a charter member of Bon Air Baptist and Huguenot Baptist Churches. He was a Marine Corps veteran of WWII and was the former owner of Manchester and Johnson Dry Cleaners. His family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Friday at Buford Road Baptist Church, followed by interment at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Buford Road Baptist Church Building Fund, 819 Buford Rd., Richmond, Va. 23235. |
William Kenneth Johnson, 81, died Nov., 13, 2008 at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn. He was born in Seven Mile Ford to the late Lona and Charles W. Johnson and was preceded in death by a son, Charles S. Johnson, two brothers, Randolph (Randy) Johnson and Harry Alfred Johnson, and a brother-in-law, James W. Buchanan. He was a retired truck driver with Roy Stone and R.P. Thomas Trucking Co. in Martinsville. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy Simons Johnson; two sons, William Kenneth Johnson Jr. and wife, Susan, of Bristol, and Dennis R. Johnson and wife, Lyndia, of Marion; five brothers, Paul Johnson and wife, Martha, of Lake Mary, Fla., Herbert (Turk) Johnson and wife, Lorraine (Penny) of Groseclose, Joe Johnson and wife, Rose, of Marion, and Ervin Johnson and wife, Darlene, of Marion; two sisters, Betty Buchanan of Goldsboro, N.C., and Jeanette Smith and husband, Joe, of Marion; two-sisters-in-law, Dorothy H. Johnson and Bess Johnson; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with the Rev. Ray Haskin and the Rev. Jason McNeese officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Middle Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Wellmont Hospice House, 1 Medical Park Blvd., Bristol, TN 37620 or to Middle Fork Cemetery, P.O. Box 613, Chilhowie, VA 23419 The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, is in charge of arrangements. |
Claud Jones COLUMBIA - Claud Jones, 81, died Nov. 18, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Malachi Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Bryan Funeral Service, Columbia Community Chapel, is in charge. |
. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Elk Creek Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 130, Elk Creek, Va. 24326 or Twin County Humane Society, P.O. Box 125, Hillsville, Va. 24343 or the , c/o Iva Easter, 1235 Beaver Dam Road, Hillsville, Va. 24343. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., is serving the Keitel family. |
Opal Owens Keith, 83, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 at Francis Marion Manor in Marion. She was born in Smyth County to the late James Luther and Beulah Norman Owens, and was also preceded in death by her husband, William F. Keith, and her brother, Ralph Owens. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Lutheran Church for over 50 years. Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy Owens and wife, Ella, of Groseclose; Elmer Owens and wife, Virginia, of Groseclose; sister-in-law, Irene Owens of Groseclose; and many special nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Monday afternoon, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m., at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with the Rev. Jonathan Hamman, the Rev. Ed Shaack and Brian Chaffee officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery. The family received friends on Sunday evening from 5:30 until 7:30 at the funeral home. Flowers were appreciated or donations can be made to the Pleasant Hill Lutheran Church, c/o Brenda Atwell, P.O. Box 535, Rural Retreat, VA 24368. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, was in charge of arrangements. |
Ralph Lee Keith, 61, of Max Meadows died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kent Lewis officiating. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery with American Legion Post 9 conducting military rites. He was born Dec. 7, 1946, in Wythe County, son of the late James Gilmer and Ola Cline Keith. He was U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James "Jimmy" and Lisa Keith of Max Meadows; stepgranddaughter, Jessica Amos of Lindside, W.Va.; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Tyler Amos and Kaylee Amos; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Jerry Stuart, Carolyn and Mike Hale, all of Speedwell; one niece; three nephews; one aunt; and one uncle. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
Clark Francis Kennedy, Sr., 70 years of age of Paynesville, W.Va., passed away Tues., Nov. 11, 2008 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va., following a brief illness. Born Feb. 13, 1938, in McDowell County, he was the son of the late James Francis Kennedy, who was the founder of Plateau Orchard, and his mother Gladys Cole Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy served our country in the United States Army (1959-1960) where he served in Germany and was of the Methodist Faith. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and was the proud co-owner of Plateau Orchard for over 50-years. Clark will be greatly missed and will remain in our hearts always. Mr. Kennedy is survived by his former wife: Joyce Ann Kennedy, Bristol, TN; one daughter: Sabrina and husband Franklin "Dee Dee" Brown II, Bristol, TN; two sons: Clark Francis Kennedy II, Paynesville, WV, Mark Cole and wife Melissa Puckett Kennedy, Abingdon, VA; two sisters: Norine Harman, Bristol, VA, Anise Jean and husband Bobby Jones, Galax, VA; one brother: Paul James and wife Ruby Kennedy, Paynesville, WV; also, survived by three grandchildren: Austin Cole Kennedy, Franklin "Corey" Brown III, Francis "B.J." Brown; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother: James Marion Kennedy. Funeral services for Clark Francis Kennedy, Sr., were conducted Sat., Nov. 15, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Evg. Mark Gaminde and Evg. Hobert Kennedy officiating with burial following in the Lester's Cemetery on State Line Ridge #1, Paynesville, WV. Friends called at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Fri. evening, Nov. 14, from 6-9 p.m. Active pallbearers were family and friends. Full military rites were conducted at the cemetery by members of John Ratliff Post No. 164 of the American Legion. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Dr. & Mrs. Ellison Conrad for their kindness throughout Clark's illness. Also, to the wonderful people at the Cancer Center in Abingdon, VA, especially Dr. Sue Prill. And a special thanks to the caring staff at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com Grundy Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. |
Bertha Lee Pittman King NORFOLK - Bertha Lee Pittman King, 90, of the 6900 block of Partridge St., was called home to be with the Lord Nov. 18, 2008. Born in North Carolina, she was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a pastor's aid and missionary, and an honorary member of Rock Church. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Hermon E. King Sr.; daughter, Florence Bass; daughter-in-law, Gladys H. Clark; and granddaughter, Shelia Artis. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Cora L. McRaft (James) of Virginia Beach; four son, James O. Clark of Newport News, Hermon E. King Jr. of Norfolk, George L. King (Marilyn) of Chesapeake and Arthur J. King (Sheri) of Norfolk; 12 grandchildren, William Clark, Michael Masden, David Masden, Lewis Masden, Bertha Masden, Tonya Pruitt, Woodrina Layton, Trenton Bly, Nichole Bly, Antoine King, Lewis King and Lisa Evans; 32 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Rock Church. Interment will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Viewing will begin at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. We invite you to send a condolence message to the family's guestbook at |
Ida "Granny" Harden King, 95, of Bland died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008. A graveside service was held Saturday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. at the Bland Cemetery with the Rev. Bobby Lorton officiating. She was born Oct. 4, 1913, in Ceres, daughter of the late David Morgan and Mary Neal Harden. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry S. King; two sons, Elwood King and Serber King; grandson, Ronald King; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Karl and Mary King of Bland; a sister, Anna Belle Dillow of Bland; three grandsons, Matt King and Mark King, both of Bland, and Jerry King of Stafford; special niece, Eileen Belcher of Bland; special friends, Jeff Dunn, Kathryn Dunn and Kristen Dunn; and several other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial donations may be made to the Bland Cemetery Fund; Bland County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 585, Bland, VA 24315; or the Bland County Fire Department, P.O. Box 25, Bland, VA 24315. Highland Bland Funeral Home in Bland was in charge of the arrangements. |
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will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Frank Thigpen officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. You may sign the online register at, . Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church St., Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements., Charities |
Hal Knife NEWPORT NEWS - Retired Army staff sergeant Hal Knife passed away Nov. 18, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at noon in Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel. |
in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the . You may offer condolences at www.mem.com. |
LACY, Willis James Jr., of 3309 Detroit Ave., Richmond, Va., departed this life Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B St., Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later. fedabneyfuneralhome.com |
LANIER, James Lee "Jimmy," 80, of Ashland, passed away November 20, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Annie Cavenaugh Lanier; his children, Larry Lee Lanier and Sheila Lanier Platteel and husband, Larry; grandchildren, Kristen Lanier and Matthew Platteel; two sisters, Evelyn Blankenship of Powhatan, and Faye Thigpen and husband, C.G.; four brothers, Samuel and wife, Julie, Russell and wife, Carol, Elwood Ray and wife, Betty, and Rashie and wife, Hazel, of North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 22, at 2 p.m. at Community Funeral Home, West Main Street, Beulaville, N.C. 28518. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Burial will be at Cavenaugh Cemetery, S.N.C. 41, Wallace, N.C. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Odyssey Health Care, 8000 Franklin Farms Dr., Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23229. |
LATOURELLE, Jennifer Charlotte, 27, of Richmond, a loving and energetic soul, passed away. She was the beloved daughter of Ken and Susan Latourelle. She was a 1999 graduate of The Steward School and a graduate of North Carolina Wesleyan College. She will be greatly missed by her parents; her brother, Eric and his wife, Theresa; aunts, uncles, cousins and loving friends. Her kind heart, trusting nature and great capacity for love will live on in the hearts of all those who knew her and the many lives she touched. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street, also where a funeral service will be conducted Monday, November 24, at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richmond SPCA. |
LEWIS, Sarah McCasskill, 98, of Richmond, Va. and Bennettsville, S.C., passed away November 20, 2008. She was the widow of Charles R. Lewis Sr.; and was predeceased by her son, Wallace R. Lewis Sr.; and a grandson, Wallace R. Lewis Jr. She is survived by her son, Charles R. Lewis Jr. (Helena) of Richmond; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral will be on Sunday at 3 p.m. in Bennettsville, S.C. Arrangements are being handled by Whitner-Evans Funeral Home, 507 E. Main Street, Bennettsville, S.C. 29512. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Nazarene Church, Bennettsville, S.C. 29512. |
Friday at 5 p.m. in the Norfolk Chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Online condolences may be sent to, Charities |
Nancy Lieu Pierce Mabe, 80, died, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 at her home in Chilhowie. Survivors include one daughter, Lieu Via Mabe Gary and husband, David, of Newton, N.C.; one son, Samuel Wesley Mabe and wife, Martha, of Chilhowie; five grandchildren, David Michael Gary, Nathan Eric Gary, Seth Aaron Mabe, Paul Wesley Mabe, and Kyle Wayne Mabe; six great-grandchildren, Taylor Hughes Gary, Matthew Alexander Gary, Ryan Andrew Gary, Dylan Layne Gary, Makenzie Leigh Gary, and Maria Maquelina Gary. Graveside services were private. A memorial service was conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, at Mt. View United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Graham officiating. The family received friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Thursday prior to the memorial service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made to Mountain View United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1722, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie, was in charge of arrangements. |
In Loving Memory of James C. MARTIN 12/26/1923 11/21/1988, A man of great character whose judgment, humor, and friendly spirit brought out the finest in those around him. The influence of his life upon others is a flame that will burn brightly forever. He left so much good with every soul he touched on this earth., Loved and sadly missed by,, Daughter ~ Annette Yeatts, Granddaughter ~ Kristi Brown |
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Nov 20, 2008 Mary A. Clark, 74, of Bassett, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett is in charge of arrangements. |
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Tyrone G. McDonald NORFOLK - A funeral will be held for Tyrone Gregory McDonald, 58, of the 4100 block of Granby St., at 9 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Graves Funeral Home. |
McGEE, Joyce Meadows, 69, of Richmond, passed away November 18, 2008 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Art McGee; two loving daughters, Lisa Grim and husband, Garret, of Richmond and Laurie Joyce and her husband, Jamie, of Middletown, Md.; four adored grandchildren, Anna and Adam Grim and Sean and Shannon Joyce; and numerous other supportive relatives. She was born in 1939, raised in Waynesboro, Va. and attended Madison College (JMU) where she received her Bachelor of Science in Education. Following one year of teaching in Waynesboro, she taught in Henrico County Schools for 30 years (27 of which were in fourth grade at Jackson Davis Elementary School). In the 1970s and early 1980s she, along with her husband, were active in the Henrico County Girls Softball Program, their teams winning several national championships. After her retirement, she continued her love of education as a volunteer in Henrico County Schools. Joyce was a member of Commonwealth Chapter of the NSDAR and an active member of Three Chopt Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed traveling and other activities with her many friends, and her grandchildren were her greatest pride and joy. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Joyce will be missed by many. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, November 22, at 11 a.m. at Augusta Memorial Park in Waynesboro, Va. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. in Three Chopt Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Va. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060 or Three Chopt Presbyterian Church, 9315 Three Chopt Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. |
Dolphis "Catfish" Wongee McGlothlin, age 73, of Raven, Va., passed away Thurs., Nov. 13, 2008 in a Richlands, Va., hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Tazewell County and was the son of the late James Frederick and Dolly Lucinda Wade McGlothlin. He had made his home in the Raven, Va., area all of his life and was a retired miner from Island Creek Coal Corporation. He was a member of UMWA Local in Oakwood, Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Virginia Powers McGlothlin. Survivors are: four daughters: Effie Absher and husband, Coy, of Raven, Va., Donna Gayle Gilbert of Wise, Va., Diana Lynn Boyd and husband, Jim, of Sevierville, Tenn., Debbie Stentiford and husband, Robert, of Ocala, Fla.; two sisters: Myrtle Ball of Raven, Va., Shirley Mallory and husband, Bill, of Carrollton, Ga.; one brother: Clarence McGlothlin and wife, Geraldine, of Raven, Va.; special care takers: Gladys Shelton and Peck Reynolds; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Dolphis Wongee McGlothlin were conducted Sun., Nov. 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Buddy Herald and Rev. Dannie Short officiating. Interment followed at the Ball Family Cemetery on Road Ridge near Raven, Va. Grandchildren served as pallbearers. Friends called after 6:00 p.m. Sat. evening, Nov. 15, at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com |
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MEADOR, Jean Ann, 77, of Henrico, passed away in the presence of her loving family on November 20, 2008. Mrs. Meador was a lifelong resident of the Richmond area, and a retiree of the Life Insurance Company of Virginia. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, James Alfred; five children, Judith Ann Davis and husband, Terry, of Chesterfield, Jacqueline Ann Walton of Henrico, Jennifer Anne Johnson of Nashville, Tenn., James A. Jr. and wife, Jill, of Hanover, Jeffrey A. and wife, Karen, of Chesterfield; sister, Virginia Smith of Elkhorn, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Anthony. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 21, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel. Funeral services will be held 9 a.m. the following day at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Washington Memorial Park. |
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Nicholas L. Meekins II MANTEO - Nicholas Longworth Meekins II died Nov. 17, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday in Haven Creek Baptist Church. Gallop Funeral Service Inc. is in charge. |
In Loving Memory of Dennis MERRICKS 11-21-56 03-28-08, As you blow out your candles your first birthday in Heaven, remember you're always in our hearts., We love you Dad, Jessica & Brad |
MILLER, Katherine L., 84, of Richmond, died November 18, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell L. Miller. She is survived by five children, Vicki Coulombe, Karen L. Burnham, Timothy L. Miller, Erin Slayton and Robin Parrish; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, November 22, at Westover Baptist Church. |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008, from Flora Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount, Va. |
Irene Morgan ST. ALBANS - Irene Morgan, 95, died Nov. 13, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Hertford County Undertakers. |
Terry Lynn Morris NORFOLK - Terry Lynn Morris, 50, died Nov. 19, 2008, in her residence. Services will be private. Altmeyer Funeral Home is in charge., Charities |
Johnny Miles Mulkey Sr., 66, of Speedwell died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. A memorial service will be held Friday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Newberry officiating. Interment will be the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edd and Maude Martin Mulkey. Survivors include his companion, Melissa Pauley of Cripple Creek; five sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny Mulkey Jr. of Speedwell, Michael and Heather Mulkey of Speedwell, Stracey and Laura Mulkey of Radford, Keith and Stephanie Mulkey of Wytheville and Howard Rakes of Wytheville; three sisters, Margaret Morris of Bland, Halley Mulkey of Bland and Shirley Delp of Speedwell; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Mulkey of Speedwell and Roxie Mulkey of Meadview; and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at White Memorial United Methodist Church, 4073 Old Town Road, Shawsville, Va. |
Floyd Mundy Jr., 70, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. |
Norman Murphy NEWSOMS - Norman Murphy of Everett Street died Nov. 16, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in New Piney Grove Church. Elvin Vaughan Funeral Home is in charge. |
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Carrie Belle O'Quinn, 88, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 at her home. She was one of the last few surviving founding members of the Little Flock Holiness Church in Glade Spring. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlan O'Quinn, and son, Sherman Goldie O'Quinn. Survivors include one son, Doug O'Quinn and wife, Melinda, of Chilhowie; daughter-in-law, Helen O'Quinn of Dayton, Ohio; grandchildren, Scott O'Quinn of Abingdon, Dustin and Kaitlin O'Quinn of Chilhowie, David O'Quinn of Dayton, Ohio, and Sherry Kendall of New Carlisle, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Austin O'Quinn and Kayla Kendall of New Carlisle, Ohio; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and their families; and special friends, Carol Asher and Mary White. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Little Flock Holiness Church with the Rev. Don Stanley, the Rev. J.L. DeBord, and the Rev. Tracy Puckett officiating. Burial followed in the Baptist Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 until 9 p.m. Saturday evening at the church. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. |
will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel. |
In Loving Memory of Emily S. OGLE 2/10/1923 11/21/2006, Second Year in Heaven, The day that you left us, you did not go alone. A part of us went with you, the day God called you Home. We miss you so much. Things will never be the same., Love Always & Forever,, Carolyn, Larry, Sharon, Bonnie Gary & Barry |
James Ajuoga Okeyo, 55, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, November 17, 2008. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Friday, November 21, 2008, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. |
OVERSTREET, Aisha Monique, departed this life November 17, 2008. She is survived by her loving and devoted family. Her remains may be viewed at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Avenue, on Saturday, 12 noon, followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. |
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PARRISH, Miss Rebecca Kathleen, 85, of Dundas, Va., died November 20, 2008. "Becky" retired from Velvet Textile in Blackstone, and was a lifelong member of Perseverance Christian Church in Dundas. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Theresa C. Parrish of Dundas; her brother-in-law, Arthur Hopkins of Norfolk; her nephew, Chuck Parrish; her nieces, Betty Jean Sykes, Linda Hopkins, Catherine Leitz, Anne Fleck, Doris Lee, Marie Hawks and Nancy Lafoon; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, November 22, in the Clarke Funeral Home, Kenbridge, with burial in the Perseverance Christian Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Lunenburg Health Services in Victoria, Va., or to the Perseverance Christian Church. |
Josie Plaster, age 87 of Swords Creek, Va. passed away Mon., Nov. 10, 2008 at her home. Born Aug. 16, 1921 in Honaker, Va., she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Cora Musick Cox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Plaster; one son, John McGraw; four sisters, Fonnie Noel, Myrtle Tuggle, Edna Dye and Ellen Elswick; three brothers, Nathan Cox, Sterling Cox and Toll Cox. She is survived by three daughters, Oma Shaw of Ontario, Calif., Linda Jessee and husband, Barry, of Swords Creek and Shirley Curry and husband, David, of Richlands; two sons, Bobby McGraw and wife, Barbara, and Jackie Mabe, all of Richlands; one sister, Judy Lambert of Cedar Bluff; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; special friends, Andy and Cathy Clifton; and caregiver, Donna Sparks. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sat., Nov. 15, 2008 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, Va., with Rev. R.B. Lambert officiating. Burial followed in the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery at Richlands, Va. Family and friends served as pallbearers. The family received friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Fri., Nov. 14, at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com. Singleton Funeral Service served the Plaster family. |
Ned Edward Plaster, age 69 of Midland, Va., died Sat., Nov. 15, 2008 at Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton, Va. Mr. Plaster was born Aug. 25, 1939 in Swords Creek, Va. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Nokesville, Va. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Plaster, along with his twin brother, Ted, were the owners of J.N. & T. Plaster Masonry Construction Company, Inc. He was preceded in death by his father, George Gaines Plaster, and one sister, Sylvia Ball. Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Judy Plaster; one son, Eric Plaster and wife Lisa of Salem, Va.; one daughter, Jennifer Van Dyke and husband Mark of Halifax, Va.; his mother, Mattie Plaster of Gainesville, Va.; two brothers, Ted Plaster of Manassas, Va., and Jack Plaster of Amissville, Va.; two sisters, Phyllis Erlwein of Goldvein, Va., and Evelyn Ray of Whiteford, Md.; and two grandchildren, Megan Van Dyke and Savannah Van Dyke, both of Halifax, Va. The family received friends from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Tues., Nov. 18, 2008 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wed., Nov. 19, 2008 at Victory Baptist Church, 12650 Aden Road, Nokesville, Va., with Pastor Clinton E. Owens officiating. A second visitation will be held 6:00-9:00 p.m. Fri., Nov. 21, 2008 at Honaker Funeral Home, 4686 Redbud Highway, Honaker, Va., with funeral services at 7:30 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sat., Nov. 22, 2008 at Plaster Family Cemetery, Swords Creek, Va. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com. |
. He is survived by his wife, Vina H. Poff; two daughters, Lynn Woods and husband Robert and Sandra Hale and husband Chris, and a son, Steve Poff, all of Virginia Beach. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Daniel, Rachael, Lindsay, Megan and Lauren; and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 5 to 7 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel. A funeral will be conducted in the funeral home chapel Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Keith Willyard officiating. The burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Christiansburg, Va., Monday at 11 a.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
POLLARD, Virginia Cumbea, 86, of Richmond, passed away November 18, 2008. Waiting for Ginny are her husband of 54 years, Robert Pollard; son, Bob Pollard; parents, Bernard and Garnett Cumbea; sister-in-law, Ruth Cumbea; and many Pollard in-laws. She will be seeing her friends, Thelma, Irving and Billie. Left with wonderful memories are her daughter, Peggy Nieder and her husband, Richard; daughter-in-law, Linda Pollard; brother, Bud Cumbea; grandchildren, Laurie Slaton and her husband, Mike, Mark Pollard and his wife, Staci, and Bryan and Jennifer Nieder; and six great-grandchildren, Robert, Hunter, Michael, Mason, Nicole and Jacob. She was Nana to the Ostheimer, Meadows, Cumbea and neighborhood children. She enjoyed a career in bookkeeping, loved movies, theatre and music, especially the "big band era". In later years, she enjoyed the friendship of staff and residents at Beth Sholom Home. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 21, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad Street. Graveside service will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to BSH Employee Holiday Fund, Beth Sholom, 1600 John Rolfe Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23238. |
Floyd Burks (Buck) Porter, 77, of Bedford, Va., died on Monday, November 17, 2008. A celebration of life will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008, in the Tharp Funeral Chapel, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443. |
Ralph Wallace Porter, 79, of Bedford, Va., died on Thursday, November 20, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443. |
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Nov 20, 2008 The funeral for Posey William Mize, 84, of Pineville, N.C., and formerly of Horsepasture/Spencer, who died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at his home, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Mayo Christian Church in Spencer. Dick Hensley will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Norris Funeral Services. Mize was born in Patrick County on Jan. 19, 1924, to Anna Dillon Mize and Noel Mize. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nelda Watkins Mize; two sisters, Lessie Flannagan and Vergie Dillon; and four brothers, Ernest Mize, Fred Mize, Jesse Mize and Ramey Mize. He served in the Army during World War II and was owner/operator of Mize Motor Co. in Martinsville. He was a member of Old Well Christian Church in Spencer and the Spencer Ruritan Club. Surviving are three daughters, Elizabeth Mize of Charlottesville, Patricia Holcomb of Raleigh, N.C., and Penny Keene of New Bern, N.C.; two sons, Peter Mize of Fort Mill, S.C., and George Mize of Ridgeway; a sister, Nealie Ramsey of Martinsville; and six grandchildren. |
Woodie Malone Powers, 62, died at his home Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008 following a heroic battle with cancer. He was born March 17, 1946 in Washington County to Zelma Mae Powers and the late Jacob Elwood Powers. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Trula Mae Powers, and his mother-in-law, Irene Owens. He graduated from Liberty Hall High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was stationed on the Aircraft Carrier Oriskany and the USS Ticonderoga. He left the Navy in 1969. He worked at Westinghouse for 25 years. He later worked for Highlands Industrial Millwright with many of his longtime friends. He worked there until the beginning of his illness in 2007 but maintained close ties to his coworkers. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Woodie's generosity and kind heart were an inspiration to his family. He lived his life with integrity and honesty. Survivors include his wife, Jeannie, two sons, Russell and Dustin and daughter-in-law, Rhiannon; two brothers, Joe and Leon; one sister, Eula Copenhaver; his mother, Zelma Mae Powers, father-in- law, Howard Owens; very special cousin, Ernest Heath; and several loving nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Chilhowie with the Rev. Tim Blevins officiating. Interment will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Rush Creek Cemetery with full military honors being rendered by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The family received friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Woodie can be made to Cancer Outreach Foundation. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Chapel, Chilhowie, is in charge of arrangements. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008, in the Hill and Wood Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice. Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com. |
Clinton L. Pultz, 83, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. |
Angelia C. Rainey NORFOLK - Angelia C. "Kelly" Rainey, 63, of the 800 block of Walker Ave., died Nov. 14, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. |
REYNOLDS, Jean Wallin, born August 5, 1918, passed away on November 16, 2008 in Modesto, Calif. Survivors are her husband, Leo Becker Reynolds; sons, Thomas L. Reynolds and Dr. John W. Reynolds of Richmond, Va.; daughter, Mary Reynolds Jose; and other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held Friday, November 21, 11 a.m., at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 324 College Ave., Modesto, Calif. 95350. Lakewood Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 209-883-0411. |
s will be conducted at Oakey's South Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008. The Rev. C. Lawrence Dodson will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Flowers are appreciated, or donations may be made in her name to the . Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 1-540-989-3131. |
Kathleen Williams Richardson, 90, of Cloverdale, Va., went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents, Archer and Lucy Williams; brothers, Clinton Ray Williams and Alfred Anderson Williams; sister, Louise Elizabeth Williams; and grandson, Joseph B. (Joey) Keesee Jr., A graduate of William Byrd High School, she attended National Business College. Her long work history included positions at Appalachian Power Company, the Cloverdale Post Office and Heironimus. An active member of Cloverdale Church of the Brethren, she served as church secretary, Sunday School teacher, on the Administrative Board and various committees, was a Deaconess, later named a Deaconess Emeritus and most active in the Lay Witness Missions. Kathleen was a charter member and past president of the Women's Gideons International, Botetourt Camp. She was a volunteer and past president of the PTA at Cloverdale Elementary. An avid cook and seamstress, she literally sewed seeds of love for her family and friends., Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Joseph R. (Ran) Richardson; three daughters, Phyllis R. Keesee and husband, Joe, Nancy R. Smith and husband, Kenneth, all of Culpepper, and Jean R. Dowdy and husband, Hugh, of Cary, N.C.; four grandchildren, (who knew her as "Grandma Kat") Debra K. Wayland and husband, David, Pamela D. Miller, Eric Dowdy and wife, Missie, and Scott Smith and wife, Samantha; seven greatgrandchildren, Alan and Amy Wayland, Jacob and Paul Miller and Andrew, Stone and Cassie Smith; and a niece, Donna Weeks., Memorials may be made to Cloverdale Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 85, Cloverdale, Va. 24077, Gideons International, Botetourt Camp, P.O. Box 135, Daleville, Va. 24083 or the Reed Mountain Rescue Squad, 43 Eastpark Dr., Roanoke, Va. 24019., s will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008, at Cloverdale Church of the Brethren. Pastor Glenn A. McCrickard will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. |
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Evelyn H. Robertson NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Evelyn H. Robertson, 67, died Nov. 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Hunter and her father, Wilbur Hunter. She is survived by a daughter, Michelle Harrell of Nashville; sons, Lee (Lynette) Harrell of Muskogee, Okla., and Scott (Susan) Harrell of Chesapeake; grandchildren, Anthony, Kyle, Ashleigh, Kaitlyn, Hollee, Emma and Leah; sister, Ann (Wayne) Stepp. Services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Saturn Drive Baptist Church, 1212 Saturn Drive, by the Rev. Joe Coleman. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alive Hospice or the . Woodbine Funeral Home, 615-832-1948, is in charge. |
James A. "Jim" Robinette, 73, of Vinton, and formerly of Roanoke, passed away on Tues., Nov. 11, 2008. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and a Veteran of the U. S. Army. Jim enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Vergie Robinette; his sister, Hazel Honaker; and niece, Regina Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Shirley Robinette; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Ronny Hicks; grandchildren, Tyler and Jennifer Hicks; mother-in-law, Vickie Vance; brother, Harvey Robinette; sisters Lillian Bennett, Beulah Mutter, Billie (Raymond) Meadows, Pat (Bobby) Price; sisters-in-law, Marie (Lynn) Barre, Anna (Lou) Gilbert, Delores Lester; and several nieces, nephews and special friends. The family would like to express a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice, Dr. William Fintel, Dr. Jonathan Bern and staff for the care given to Jim. A funeral service was held at 12:00 noon Fri., Nov. 14, 2008 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Mike Ward and Pastor Mark Manning officiating. Interment followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family received friends Thurs., Nov. 13, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution, please consider Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Rd., Suite A, Roanoke, VA 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. |
ROBINSON, Mrs. Bernice White, age 85, formerly of Charlotte Court House, Virginia died November 17, 2008 in Richmond, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Constance White and grand-daughter of the late Reverend Landon S. and Annie White. She was a retiree from the Virginia Department of Corrections. She is survived by three children, Deloris R. Dennis, Charlotte Court House, Va., Flora E. Robinson, Richmond, Va., Larry S. Robinson (Jo-Ann), Suffolk, Va. and Leroy Spencer, who was like a son, New York, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; her pastor, Apostle Michael Bennett, Richmond, Va.; a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Morrison Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte Court House with interment in the Union Cemetery in Charlotte Court House. Condolences may be emailed to jeffressfh@aol.com. Jeffress Funeral Home, Inc. of Charlotte Court House is in charge of arrangements. |
s at Forest Grove Baptist Church in Eagle Rock, Va. A meal will be provided to family and friends at approximately 4:30 p.m. at Midland Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make all donations to Midland Baptist Church, 460 Dale Avenue, Vinton, Va. 24179. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 627 Hardy Road, Vinton, Va., 540-982-2221. |
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Nov 20, 2008 The funeral for Ronald Charles Smith, 58, of Bassett, who died Nov. 17, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Fort Trial Christian Church. Minister Lee Ashley will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Smith was born in Henry County on May 26, 1950, to Emily Martin Smith of the home and Clyde Franklin Smith. He was preceded in death by his father. He graduated from Bassett High School and served in the Army during the Vietnam conflict. He retired from the Henry County Public Service Authority and worked at Blue Ridge Regional Library in Martinsville. A longtime member of Fort Trial Christian Church, he had served as church treasurer for 27 years. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his brother, Joseph Smith of Collinsville; and a nephew. Memorials may be made to Fort Trial Christian Church, 6368 Virginia Ave., Bassett, Va. 24055. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett is in charge of arrangements. |
ROWSEY, Joyce Watts, 85, of Richmond, formerly of Buena Vista, peacefully left us and joined God on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Preceded in death by her husband, C. Mayo Rowsey, she left behind a daughter and son-in-law, Lucy and Michael Dalton. They would like to thank everyone at St. Francis Hospital for their kindness and support. |
Rosa Lean Ruffin CHESAPEAKE - Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God, chose one of His precious and beautiful roses from His living garden to be with Him forevermore Nov. 17, 2008, where Sunday morning worship will have no end. Rosa Lean Ruffin, born to the late Deacon Peter Freeman and Deaconess Cecelia Freeman, spent most of her life in Portsmouth. She was the widow of the late Deacon Lonnie Ruffin Jr. Rosa was a member of Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church where she was active in the Usher's Ministry until her health failed. Wonderful memories of our loved one will be treasured by her children, Jean Logan (George) of Clinton, Md., Lonnie Ruffin of Portsmouth, Shirley Rivers (James) of Richmond, Simone Thomas (the Rev. Bernard) of Portsmouth, Angela Griffin (Theoplis) of Chesapeake; one brother, Deacon Huron Freeman of Windsor, Va.; one aunt, Lendora Whitaker of Norfolk; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; seven sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A homegoing celebration will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 2714 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth, where Bishop Curtis E. Edmonds is pastor. The Rev. Bernard Thomas will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing at Corprew Funeral Home will begin at noon Friday. The body will be taken to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday. The family will receive friends at 2721 Twin Cedar Trail, Chesapeake, and will assemble at 1124 Alcindor Road, Portsmouth, for the procession to the church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
will be held at the American Legion Post 327 Sunday, Nov. 30., at 1:30 p.m. |
SAUNDERS, Jerry Wayne, 57, of Petersburg, lost his battle to cancer on November 15, 2008. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Linda Moss; and her three daughters, Tracey, Belinda, and Amy. He is also survived by his three children, Michael and wife, Lorie, Michelle and her husband, Eric, and Melissa; grandchildren, Bradley, Cassie, and Samuel; three sisters, Pansy, Martha Ann, and Joan; two brothers, Lewis "Bud", Roy "Son"; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville. |
Barbara Ann Schell CHESAPEAKE - Barbara Ann Schell, 73, passed away Nov. 15, 2008. Her funeral will be conducted Friday at 10 a.m. in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel. Burial will follow in the Olive Branch Cemetery. |
SCHREIBER, Ronald "Ronnie," 74, of Chesterfield, passed away November 19, 2008. He is survived by his nephew, Mark Russo and wife, Patricia, and their children, Anthony and Tiffany; and a niece, Diane Rousseau. Mr. Schreiber was an Army veteran, a member of MENSA, and was retired from the State of New Jersey and the Federal Government. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull St. Rd. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Hackensack Cemetery in Hackensack, N.J. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to World Vision International. |
11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008, at Coopers Cove Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. |
Geraldine Margaret Sewell, 80, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008, from Flora Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount, Va. |
Arthur R. Spruill Jr. PLYMOUTH - Arthur R. Spruill Jr., 83, of the 100 block of White Oak Road, died Nov. 18, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Walker Funeral Home, Horner Chapel.S |
will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at Loving Funeral Home. Memorial tributes take the form of contributions to First Presbyterian Church, 185 N. Maple Avenue, Covington, Va. 24426 or Covington Rescue Squad, 435 W. Hawthorne Street, Covington, Va. 24426. |
STEWART, Virginia Wright Lankford, 89, a retired Richmond Public Schools teacher, died Thursday, November 13, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, James LaFayette Stewart. She is survived by her children, Victoria S. Bethel and husband, David, and Bob Stewart and wife, Pattie; four grandchildren, Jacqueline Bethel, Bobby and Michael Carey Stewart and Bridget Crusan; one niece, two nephews, five great-nieces, two great-nephews, one great-great-nephew and one great-great-niece. Mrs. Stewart was the daughter of George Albert Lankford Sr. and Alice Carey Lankford of Capron, Va. She received her B.S. degree from Madison College (now James Madison University) in 1940. She taught school in Kempsville, Holland and Suffolk, Va. before coming to Richmond in 1952, where she taught until she retired in 1979. Prior to June 2000, Mrs. Stewart was a dedicated member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon and an elder for two terms. She was an active worker with the Presbyterian Women, where she served as Circle Leader for many years. Since June 2000, she has been a member of Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church and active with the Presbyterian Women there. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m Saturday, December 6, at Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church. Burial services will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Presbyterian Women Memorial Fund at Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church, 7000 Park Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226 or to Presbyterian Women Memorial Fund at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1627 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23220. The Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Fred E. Street NORFOLK - Fred E. Street, 67, died at Sentara Leigh Hospital Nov. 18, 2008, from complications following a stroke. He was born June 1941, in Bristol, Va., to the late William F. Street of Chesapeake, and the late Thelma Blanche Worley Street, of Bristol. Son of a Navy chief, Fred grew up in Virginia, Florida and Africa and graduated "most likely to succeed" from Norview High School in 1959. He graduated from Old Dominion College with a BS degree in secondary education in 1964 and received a master's degree in education from the University of Virginia in 1967, and studied for his doctorate at Virginia Tech. Fred's 35-year-career with the Norfolk public school system began in 1966 at Norview Junior High School. After teaching at Norview High School, he moved to Maury High School as assistant principal. He ended his career in the transportation division and retired in 2001. Once retired, Fred enjoyed travelling, golf and bowling with friends. Fred was a lifetime member of the National Education Association, a member of Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity, Phi Delta Kappa fraternity, Kiwanis Club, Norfolk Sports Club, ODU's Big Blue Club and the Norview Alumni Association. Fred is survived by his sisters, Valarie Snyder and Nora Street of Norfolk, Ruth Street Slavens and her husband Alexander; and niece, Stella Street. He is further survived by his other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, William David Street and Donald Rhea Street. Fred always supported high school and college athletics. He donated time and helped to raise funds to support scholarship programs for deserving athletes. In lieu of flowers, memorials are desired in Fred's name to the Jerry Sazio Scholarship Foundation, c/o Roger Carr, 1801 Thomas Bishop Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 A memorial visitation will be held from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., 1501 Colonial Ave., Norfolk. Condolences may be offered to his family through, Charities |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 20, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the . |
s will be at 11 a.m. today in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Freedom Funeral Services Inc. is in charge. |
s will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2008, at First Baptist Church in Radford, Va. |
John Corbett Talton, 87, of Radford, Va., died from complications of prostate cancer on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at his son's home in Richmond, Va., He was born in Selma, N.C., April 15, 1921, to Thomas and Swannanoa Talton and was one of a family of six brothers and one sister., He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Glenn, Thomas and James; and brother-in-law, Dr. William Jarvis., He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jo'Nell Lytton Talton, who was at his side; his son, Dr. John Corbett Talton II and his wife, Dr. Alexandra Sprigg Talton; and their four children, daughters, Harrison, Sydney, and Callie, and son, John Corbett Talton III, all of Richmond; and his daughter, Dr. Sarah Talton Campbell and her husband, Mac Campbell, of Clifton Forge, Va.; and their three children, daughter, Emily and her husband, Ryan Muterspaugh, of Clifton Forge, Va., daughter, Catherine and her husband, Ben Williamson, of Norfolk, Va., and son, John Campbell and his wife, Rachel, of Covington, Va. In addition, John is survived by two great-grandchildren, Kylie Grace Muterspaugh and Caleb Ryan Muterspaugh, both of Clifton Forge, Va. Other survivors include his brother, Douglas and his wife, Marie; and Doug's daughters, Jenny, Robin and Ellen; their mother, Jean, and their families; his brother, Bobby and wife, Betty; their sons, Dennis and Michael, and their families; his sister, Thelma Jarvis; and her sons, Thomas, David and James and their families; his sister-in-law, Geraldine Talton; his sister-in-law, Lucille Talton; her sons, Tim and Randy, and their families; his nephew, Jon Wyatt and his wife, Mary; their children and families; his nephew, Phillip Hughes; and his niece, Anne Booth and her husband, Al; and their children and families., Mr. Talton was a D-Day veteran and member of the Navy Special Forces. His unit, the Underwater Demolition Team, forerunner of the Navy Seals, was tasked with blowing-up the obstacles on the infamous Easy Red Sector of Omaha Beach, just minutes ahead of the Allied Landing., Mr. Talton was honored by the United States Navy and the French Government for his heroic actions that day., In 1993, he was one of Peter Jennings' featured interviews for the televised 50th Commeration D-Day Special., He was also featured on the History Channel's "Suicide Mission" series as well as being recognized in numerous publications and the Library of Congress' "In Their Own Words" audio archive., He retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in 1981 where he worked as an engineer for 25 years., He enjoyed woodworking, collecting antique tools and golf with his buddies., He was a 45 year member of the First Baptist Church in Radford., He was a 52 year Mason and members of Virginia May Lodge #38 A.F. & A.M. and Westhampton Lodge #302 A.F. & A.M. and the Kiwanis Club for over 50 years., He was also a member of VFW Post #776 and The Meadows Country Club., Most of all he loved his family. He was a devoted husband, dad, granddaddy and greatgranddaddy and although we miss him, his wisdom, kindness, courage and good humor are our eternal treasures., A Memorial Service will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2008, at the First Baptist Church, 3rd and Downey Streets, in Radford, Va. Family Reception to follow at the church., Donations can be made to The First Baptist Church in Radford, Va., or the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va. |
TAYLOR, Mrs. Isadora Rebecca Waddey, age 87, departed this life November 19, 2008. Arrangements by |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008, in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. |
s 2 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008, at First Southern Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna. |
TRIMMER, William Clay, age 85, of King William. Please join us in celebrating his life at the B. W. White Funeral Home, 20408 King William Rd. on Sunday, November 23 at 2:30 p.m. |
s will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, with Minister Ernie Depew officiating. Interment will follow at Newbern Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Visit bowerfuneralhome.com to send online condolence messages to the family. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, is handling arrangements for the family. |
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will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Oakey's East Chapel. Pastor Jim Reeves will officiate. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008, at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-989-3909. |
WALKER, Phelps Jr., 58, is being remembered today as a loving husband, brother and friend. Mr. Walker, who has been living in Sarasota, Florida, passed away November 17, 2008 after a brief illness. Son of the late Phelps and Josephine Walker, he is survived by his wife, Joanie; one brother, Michael Walker and wife, Holly, of Chesterfield, Virginia; and two sisters, Paxton W. Allgyer and husband, Chris, of Big Stone Gap, Virginia; and Kelly W. Sorensen and husband, Howard, of Norfolk, Virginia. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Manakin Episcopal Church, 985 Huguenot Trail, Powhatan. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a donation to your favorite charity in his name. |
WARD, David A., 72, of Glen Allen, president of International Roll-Call Corporation, president of Ward and Stancil Construction Company and former owner of Stillmeadows Farm, passed away November 18, 2008. He was the son of the late Howard A. and Nellie Armstrong Ward. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Ward; his children, Karen Scapellato and her husband, Dan, Pamela Renfrow and her husband, James, David A. Ward Jr. and his wife, Sharon, their mom, Sybil Ward, Amanda Stanchek and her husband, Matthew, and Samuel Wood; two sisters, Grace O'Neil Hillsman and her husband, Marvin Jr., and Linda Carol; three grandchildren, Dylan and Emily Renfrow and Gina Scapellato; many other loving family members and friends. He will be missed by all of those whose lives he touched. He was a U.S. Army veteran with the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles; a member of the Richmond Area Municipal Contractors Association; and served as treasurer, secretary and chair and received the Contractor of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award. He was on the Advisory Committee for the State Corporation Commission. He was appointed by Governor Gilmore to the State Board of Contractors, member of the Board of Directors of Virginia Utility Protection Service since its inception and served as chair. He was a member of the National Board of Directors of the National Utility Contractors Association and the member of the Ut Prosim Society of Virginia Tech. He was the chief financial officer of the non-profit organization, TLC Global, which benefits children; past president of the Capital Horse Show Association; and a partner in the Brandermill Country Club. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Central Virginia Food Bank. |
WARD, Steven Ronald, of Roanoke, Va., departed this life on November 7, 2008. A native of Richmond, Va., Steve was born on April 11, 1948 and was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Francis Ward. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Gail Hasselmann Ward; in-laws, John and Verna Hasselmann of Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Jerry Eyster of Southport, Conn.; brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Judy Ward of Chandler, Ariz.; and half-brother, William L. Ward of Augusta, Ga. In addition, Steve leaves behind many other sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. After serving six years in the Air Force Reserve, Steve worked most of his life in the automotive industry. He loved NASCAR, boating on Smith Mountain Lake and throwing darts at Perkys. His greatest gifts were his quick wit, keen sense of humor and his lifelong love of animals, especially cats. Gail and the family would like to offer special appreciation to those who cared for Steve during the final stages of his illness, especially the staff of 12 West-Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Raleigh Court Healthcare, and his sitter, Melinda Henegar. Thank you for giving him the dignity the disease sought to destroy. To celebrate Steve's life, a memorial service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in the Chapel of Light on November 28 at 11 a.m., with visitation at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association or an animal welfare organization of your choice. Arrangements by Oakey's of Roanoke. |
Vivian Green Warren, 91, of Riner, Va., passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. |
In Loving Memory of Mary J. WEEKS 11/21/1944 10/25/2006, On your 3rd Birthday in Heaven, The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. The children and I thank the Lord for the 46 years he gave us with you. He looked down from Heaven and saw how sick you were and He had mercy on you and took you to be with Him in Heaven. We still love and appreciate you so much,, for your loyalty to us, during that time., Your loving husband, Don, Your children, Brian, Pam, Kevin and Sonya and, their wives and husbands, and grandchildren., The home you made for us is now only a house again. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. J. Randolph Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider the Mill Creek Baptist Church, Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank, or your favorite charity. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 21, 2008, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-254-3000. |
WEST, Roberta Kyle, 86, a longtime resident of Richmond, Va., and earlier of Philadelphia, Pa., and Cape May Point, New Jersey, peacefully departed this life to join her loving parents, Charles Melcher Butterworth, Esq. and Catharine Sellers Pleasants Butterworth; her brother, Charles Melcher Butterworth Jr. Esq.; her husband, Joseph Frame West; first-born son, Joseph F. West Jr.; and her granddaughter, Eliza Pleasants West, on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. She is survived by four children, Frederic Kemp West and his wife, Hillary Talbot West, John Garland West, Robert Kyle West, and daughter, Jane Randolph Bench and her husband, Bruce Nelson Bench. "Grandma Bertie" is survived by five grandchildren, Kyle Sellers West, Emily Talbot West and her husband, Steven Allen Stenberg, Robert Nelson Bench, Jordan Randolph Bench, Christopher Kyle Bench; and two great-grandchildren, Dale Talbot Stenberg and Cary Allen Stenberg. Roberta was greatly loved by her family as well as numerous dear friends. Roberta graduated from Drexel University with a BA degree, completing her education started at St. Margaret's School, Tappahannock, Va., and Penn State University. She worked at insurance companies in Philadelphia and Richmond, earning an advanced Chartered Life Underwriter certification. After retirement, she was a longtime volunteer at the Shepherd Center, a member of Westminster Canterbury's community relations board and a member of the Richmond Women's Club, the American Association of University Women, the Virginia Museum and the Virginia Historical Society. She was a long-standing and faithful parishioner with St. James's Episcopal Church. Roberta was an excellent contract Bridge player, a talented and fanciful knitter of sweaters for family and friends; she loved fishing trips to Nag's Head and the Chesapeake Bay. To many in the Richmond community and elsewhere, Roberta was a loving and caring friend. Please join her family at St. James's Episcopal Church, 1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, Va. 23221, on Saturday, November 22, at 11 a.m. to celebrate the life of Roberta West. There will be a memorial service on Monday, November 24, at 2 p.m., at Westminster Canterbury, 1600 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23227, and a private burial for the family at Hollywood Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to St. James's Episcopal Church or the Shepherd Center, 4900 Augusta Avenue, #104, Richmond, Va. 23230. |
Dorothy B. White PORTSMOUTH - Dorothy Blount "Mom White" White, 91, of the 700 block of Jefferson St., died Nov. 18, 2008, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. A native of Portsmouth, she worked at DePaul Hospital as a nurses aide. The widow of Raymond Lee Augustus White, she was a member of Providence Baptist Church, Newport News, and was an avid Bible reader and confidant. She loved spending time with her family and church. She is survived by her three daughters, Eloise Bowser (the Rev. Walter) of Newport News, Zana Epps (Anthony) and Sandra Smith; five sons, John White of Powell, Tenn., Joe White, Roland White (Ruby), Jesse White and Carl White (Delphine) of Portsmouth; a sister, Florence Newton of Portsmouth; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by two brothers, Anthony Tony White and Raymond White Jr. A celebration of life will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Providence Baptist Church, 1331 30th St., Newport News, by the Rev. Corey L. Brown. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is in charge. Viewing will begin today at the funeral home, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. |
Joe Louis White ELIZABETH CITY - Joe Louis White, 66, of the 1300 block of Millpond Road, died Nov. 17, 2008. A funeral will be held Satuday at 11 a.m. in Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge. |
WHITT, Ernest Williams, 84, of Chase City, died Wednesday, in Reidsville, N.C. He was a son of the late Emmett and Pearl Whitt; and husband of the late Martha R. Whitt. He was an Army veteran of World War II, worked for The Soil Conversation Service and raised tobacco and beef cattle. He is survived by his son-in-law and daughter, Rev. Bland and Mary Katherine Leebrick, of Reidsville, N.C.; grandson, Brandon W. Leebrick and wife, Amy, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and granddaughter, Elizabeth A. Leebrick, also of Reidsville, N.C. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Newcomb-Allgood Funeral Home, followed at 2:30 p.m. by a graveside service in Woodland Cemetery conducted by Rev. Bland Leebrick. Newcomb-Allgood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
is being planned for a later date. If desired, memorials may be sent to Heritage United Methodist Church. Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Tributes may be sent to www.mem.com. |
Tyrone Eugene Wilson NORFOLK - Tyrone E. Wilson, 50, known as "T," of the 3300 block of Loam St., passed away Nov. 14, 2008 in Sentara Leigh Hospital. He was a brick mason with Robra Construction Co. and a self-employed artist. Tyrone was a member of New Hope COGIC, Norfolk, Pastor Frank Smith, where he was a part of the Evangelist Tent Ministry. Tyrone leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Patricia M. Wilson; two daughters, LaTasha Ellis, Dawn Young; four sons, Tyrone Ellis, Patrick Ellis, Peter Ellis and Harold Young III; his mother, Gladys M. Wilson; his father, George I. Wilson Sr.; seven sisters, eight brothers, five grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The funeral will be held at noon Saturday in St. Stephens COGIC, 189 S. Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, Elder Elvis Smith will officiate. Interment will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. The family will receive relatives and friends for remembrance and visitation Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Beach Funeral Services Inc., 4456 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. You may offer condolences to the family online at, . Kevin A. Sanderlin, funeral director. |
WINSTON, John W., 83, of Ashland, Va., departed this life Sunday morning, November 16, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nola M. Winston. He is survived by three sisters, Augusta Stringfellow of Mt. Rainier, Md., Geraldine Eskridge of Richmond, Va. and Arlene Hunter of Washington, D.C.; four sisters-in-law; a special devoted friend, Mrs. Helen Holmes; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. His remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va., and will be available for viewing Friday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and one hour prior to homegoing services. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Beaverdam, Va. Pastor Dr. John W. Kinney officiating. Interment in Roselawn Memory Gardens, Glen Allen, Va. Family and friends please assemble at the church at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday. |
Winton, Betty B. - Betty B. Winton Betty B. Winton, age 83, of Dale City, Va. passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008. Betty received excellent care at Dewitt .... |
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Simonne Blanchard Zayat, 95, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. She was born in Quebec Canada, and lived in Rhode Island for the greater part of her life. She was the widow of Oliva Blanchard; and Louis Zayat; and was also preceded in death by two grandsons. She is survived by five children, son, Roger Blanchard and wife, Kathy, of Maryland; daughters, Helene Blanchard Castellane, of Daleville, Sylvia Blanchard Duncan, of New Jersey, Yvonne Blanchard Manuel and husband, Charles, of South Carolina, and Beatrice Blanchard Smith and husband, Terry, of Bedford County; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; and also special friend, Mary Bryant. Simonne was the last of the 10 children in the Coutu family. Funeral Mass will be celebrated noon on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church with Msgr. Thomas Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 21, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. |
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