James Jackson Anderson, 88, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 at his home in Chilhowie. He was a deacon for over 60 years, Sunday school teacher, choir director and a trustee at Macedonia Baptist Church. He was also a recipient of the Silver Star in World War II. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Fielden Anderson and Cora McVey Anderson, three children, twin daughter and Lisa Kay Anderson. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Beatrice Pennington Anderson; one son, Mike Anderson and wife, Ruth; four daughters, Judy Moore and husband, Weets, Peggy Burchett and husband, Neal, Susan Mason and husband, Bill, and Rita Caudill and husband, Joe; grandchildren, Angie Robinson and husband, Joe, Jamie McClure and husband, Kevin, Rusty Anderson and wife, Amber, Brandon Moore and fiancé, Erin Hamblin, Brad Caudill, Ethan Mason, Jordon Caudill, and Austin Mason; two step-grandsons, Jeff Moore and wife, Camille, and Jody Caudill and wife, Alisha; seven great-grandchildren, Megan Robinson, Xavier Caudill, Ryan Moore, Alex Robinson, Landon McClure, Hunter Robinson, Reece Caudill; one brother, Andrew Carson Anderson, and wife, Anna James; nephews, Jerry and Jimmy Anderson and families; nieces, Phyllis Blevins and Gaile Owens and families; and a host of church friends and neighbors. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Blevins and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military rites by Marion VFW Post 4667. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, at Macedonia Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Macedonia Cemetery Trust Fund, in care of Judy Heath, 206 Ramblewood Rd. Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. |
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Rebecca Saunders Anderson, of Bedford, died Sunday, December 14, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443., Charities |
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Dec 15, 2008 April Dawn Patterson, 48, of Collinsville, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Bassett Funeral Service will announce arrangements. |
Reber Joseph "Joe" Atkins Jr., 76, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Lynn Atkins. Survivors include his wife, Pat Atkins of Marion; two daughters, Reba Maria Atkins of Marion and Pamela Atkins Davis of Marion; one son, Reber Joseph Atkins III of Marion; one stepson, Richard Bowen of Marion; one stepdaughter, Wendy Dearmin of Pilot Mountain, N.C.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two cousins, Gale and Steve Atkins of Marion; and his two best friends, O. T. and Colleen Mullinax of Columbia, S.C. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat. The family received friends Sunday from 1 p.m. until time of service at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Services and Crematory was in charge of arrangements. |
Doris Evelyn Cannon Atwell, 68, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 at her home. She was born in Virginia to the late Clyde and Francis Cannon. She was also preceded in death by her three brothers, Marion Cannon, Eugene Cannon and Ed Cannon, and her two sisters, Thelma Griffits and Nancy Funk. She was retired from Southwestern Virginia State Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Walter William Atwell; one son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Brenda Atwell of Georgia; three grandchildren, Greg, Gary and Grant Atwell; one brother, Robert Cannon; one sister, Barbara Burton; several nieces and nephews; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Graveside services will be conducted Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose with the Rev J.R. Gilman and the Rev. H.L. Smith officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home in Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 West Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.bradleysfh.com Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, is in charge of arrangements. |
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BARGAMIN, Paul Nelson, died of cancer on December 10, 2008 at his home in Richmond. He was born in Winchester, Va., May 28, 1962, son of Joan Nelson Bargamin and Paul Bargamin III. He was educated in Richmond at Stony Point School and Trinity Episcopal High School. He then attended the University of Richmond and William & Mary, receiving a degree in International Politics. He is survived by his parents; and one brother, Stephen N. Bargamin of Tampa, Fla.; a niece, Alexis; a nephew, Matthew; an aunt, Caroline B. Clark of Lynchburg; and several cousins. Burial private at Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the MCV Massey Cancer Center would be appreciated. |
Samuel D. Barnes CHESAPEAKE - Samuel Davide Barnes, 78, of the 1400 block of Wingfield Ave., died Dec. 13, 2008, in his home. He was born in Littleton, N.C., and was the son of the late Arthur L. Barnes and Hattie Lloyd Barnes. Samuel a truck driver for Old Dominion Freight Line and had served in the National Guard. Samuel is survived by his wife, Virginia L. Barnes; four daughters, Sandra Goad, Zelda Scheffler and husband Bobby and Thelma Rake and husband Bill, all of Chesapeake, and Judy Tuchek and husband Dennis of Hay Springs, Neb.; a sister, Margurate Tingen of Burlington, N.C.; a brother, George Barnes of High Point, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Lorraine, Shawn, Johnny, Sammy, Bubba, Bobbie Ann and Aaron; two great-grandchildren, Ginny and Ian; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel. Burial will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at |
Harry F. Barrett, age 74, of Austin, Texas, passed away at his home on Fri., Nov. 14, 2008. He was born Aug. 1, 1934 in Pine Creek, Va., to Frank and Theodosia (Wells) Barrett. Harry attended Russell County public school and then graduated from Richlands High School in 1951. Shortly after graduation, he entered the United States Air Force. He married Pamela Pressman 51 years ago in Margate Kent, England, while serving at Manston AFB. Harry served in the Korean Conflict, the Cuban Missile Crisis and Viet Nam War. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant and helped to establish the Austin Retired Chiefs Society. He lived in Austin for 31 years. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked for several Austin firms. His final retirement was due to ill health 4 1/2 years ago. During the past four years, Harry was able to travel back to Virginia for family and class reunions. Harry loved his birthplace and his many friends and family here. He was also an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and attended all home games with his son Jon. Harry welcomed all children into his home. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors in his garden. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Pamela of Austin; daughter, Giselle Barrett Price and husband Leonard (Fritz) of Austin; daughter, Melissa Barrett Kreer of Austin; and son, Jon F. Barrett and wife Katie of Houston; and his two grandchildren, Jason S. Price and Paige P. Kreer; two sisters, Barbara Jean Stewart and husband James of Pensacola, Fla., and Sue Barrett Slack and husband Ted of Lebanon. A memorial service with full military honors celebrating Harry's life was held Sat., Nov. 22, 2008 at Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home, Austin. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family at 10512 Timbercrest Lane, Austin, TX 78750. Information submitted by Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands. |
will be held at 7p.m. Monday December 15, 2008, at Colonial Avenue Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Brent Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Cave Spring Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 20181, Roanoke Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakeys South Chapel., Charities |
George T. Bass NORFOLK - George Thomas Bass, 65, went to be with the Lord Dec. 11, 2008. He was born Oct. 27, 1943, in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., to the late Carroll E. and Adelaide A. Bass. George was a fun-loving man and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Donna Bass, Sarah Phillips (Mike) of Newport News and Tanya Hall (Lacy) of Norfolk; 11 grandchildren; four sisters, Carolyn Cornelius of Chesapeake, Mary Long (James) of Virginia Beach, Beaulah J. Riggs (Vance) of Norfolk and Barbara Insko (Rosco) of Boynton Beach, Fla.; one brother, Dale Bass of Norfolk; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home in Virginia Beach by the Rev. Bob Austin. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends in the funeral home today from 4 to 6 p.m. You may offer condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Charities |
Kevin Lee BeVille, 27, died after a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, November 29, 2008. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Warren BeVille and grandmothers, Arline BeVille McClellan and Mabelle Nunnally Jones. His love of the outdoors led to many wonderful adventures, snow skiing, jet skiing, and white water rafting. He also loved working outdoors, regardless of the weather. Survivors include his parents, Carol and Donald BeVille; his sister, Jaime Jones and husband, Matthew; and grandfather, Royce Jones of Virginia Beach; his uncle, Gary Jones and wife, Patricia; cousins, Sandra, Alan, and Maegan of Chesapeake; uncle, Bryan Jones and wife, Caroline; cousins, Zachary, Alexandra, and Rachael of Chesapeake; aunt, Caryn Fresco and husband, Scott; cousins, Matthew, Meghan, Ryan, and Kelly of Richmond; uncle, Royce Jones and wife, Donna; cousins, Heather and Hannah of Virginia Beach; uncle Charles BeVille and wife, Peggy; cousins, Donna and Eric of Clearwater, Fla.; great-aunt, Janelle Hamric of Sugar Grove; and great-uncle, Dean Keesling of Calif. Visitation was held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel on Tuesday, December 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service was conducted at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, at the Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church Sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Music Ministry of Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church, 707 East Washington Avenue, Vinton, 24179 or to the Southwest Virginia Emmaus Community, 912 Logan Street, Salem, VA 24179. Oakey's Vinton Chapel was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory. |
Catherine Biggs, 87, of Rich Creek, Va., passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008. Arrangements are incomplete at BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va., Charities |
BLANCHARD, Lynn Ellen, 48, wife of Kenneth D. Blanchard, and a resident of Melfa, Va., passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox, Va. Born on October 19, 1960 at the Hahn Air Force Base in Germany, and raised as an "Air Force Child" mostly overseas, she was the daughter of Muriel J. Bainbridge of Halifax, Va., and the late Richard L. Fleckenstine. Lynn was a bookkeeper for H.W. Drummond, Inc., in Belle Haven, Va., and was a former receptionist for the Accomack County Social Services. She greatly enjoyed raising her children, keeping in touch with her friends on the internet, and gardening. Lynn enjoyed dealing with the public and her work, having just worked the day before she passed away. Other than her husband and mother, survivors include two children, Ellen Marie Cook and Martin Kenneth Blanchard, both of the home; a sister, Sue Ann Bailey of Halifax; two nephews, Christopher Allen Bailey and Matthew Owen Bailey; her father-in-law, Joseph Blanchard of Melfa; a special friend, Betty Smith of Melfa; and an uncle, Lawrence C. Meyer of Kasilof, Alaska. A memorial service will be conducted at the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Shore Cancer Center, P.O. Box 17, Nassawadox, Va. 23413, or to the Hospice of the Eastern Shore, 165 Market St., Suite #3, Onancock, Va. 23417. Memory tributes may be sent to the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home. |
s 2 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2008, at Edgemont Christian Church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Charities |
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Marcus Boyd, 59, of Wirtz, died Sunday, December 14, 2008. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Charities |
BRIZENDINE, Carroll E. "Brizy" Sr., 78, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Gaynelle Brizendine; four daughters and their spouses, Diane Brizendine, Carol and Vince Hankley, Bobbi and Derek Chisholm, and Joan Wash; his son, Carroll E. "Bubba" Brizendine Jr. and his wife, Nancy; one sister, Beulah Graham; 12 grandchildren, Staci, Traci, Hunter, Christine, Heather, Holly, Brooke, Max, Alex, Jake, Gannon, and Patrick; and nine great-grandchildren. Brizy retired from Unisource as senior vice president after many years of service. After his retirement, he founded his family business Cebco Inc. in 1992. He loved his work, was an avid sports and St. Louis Cardinals fan, but mainly Brizy was the most wonderful, devoted husband and father a family could have. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where funeral services will be held 12 noon Tuesday. Interment will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, corner of Jefferson St. and Elm Ave. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 982-2100., Charities |
BRYCE, Helen Thacker, 94, of Richmond, passed away December 13, 2008. She is survived by her three grand-children, Christine Bryce Rosen and husband, Jeremy, William F. Bryce VI and wife, Laura, and Samuel G. Bryce and wife, Stacey; daughter-in-law, Virginia G. Bryce; six great-grandchildren, William F. Bryce VII, Lila H. Bryce, S. Griffin Bryce, Lydia B. Rosen, Suzanne C. Bryce and Evelyn E. Rosen; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Bryce IV; her children, William F. Bryce V and Suzanne Bryce Peterson; her parents and her 15 brothers and sisters. Helen was born in Reidsville, N.C., on June 23, 1914, the daughter of Dr. Joseph H. and Ida Lee Thacker. She was a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing. She married Dr. William F. Bryce IV, and devoted herself to her family, home, church, and anyone in need. She volunteered at the Richmond Eye & Ear Hospital, was a Boy Scout Den Mother, was a member of the James River Women's Club, and was an active member of Westover Hills United Methodist Church. She was a blessing in this life, and always tried to help anyone she could. Her suppers to those in need were legendary. A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, at Westover Hills United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Westover Hills United Methodist Church. |
s 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at Serenity Funeral Home., Charities |
Arthur L. Bush, III, 66, of Roanoke, died Sunday, December 14, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 982-2100., Charities |
Mildred Ann Arnold Campbell, 79, died Dec. 5, 2008, after a long and difficult battle. The Lord was kind and gracious to her and her family by granting her a peaceful and painless death assisted by his angels at Valley Health Care and the Washington County Hospice Program. She died surrounded by the children who loved her more than life itself. She was loved dearly by all who ever came in contact with her, and whose days were brightened by her kind words and compliments. She was truly an angel of God sent here to make all our lives brighter and easier in this world. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Campbell, parents, James (Foddershock) and Alice (Shug) Arnold, and brothers, Garland (Pig) and Ernest (Lefty) Arnold. Although her life was filled with many accomplishments, her greatest accomplishment according to her, were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include three children, Linda Cassell (Harold) of Salem and Jennifer Campbell Poore (Mark) and Jeffrey Lynn Campbell (Carie), both of Saltville; seven grandchildren, Tim and Ty Cassell (Kristy), Chelsea, Cassie, Jake and Chloe Campbell, and Trevor Poore; two great-grandchildren, Cayla and Madelyn Cassell; three sisters, Patsy Bise, Nancy Clark, and Judy Holmes; brother, Jimmy Arnold; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Dale Strange officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Elizabeth Cemetery. The family received friends Sunday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home D.R. Henderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
Filmore Hicks Cassell, 86, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 in Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville. He was born in Ceres to the late Davis Cassell and Pearl Cox Cassell and was a member of the Red Oak Union Church, the Ceres Ruritan Club and the Ceres Alumni Association. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having fought in the Battle of Normandy and was retired from the Brunswick Corp. with over 32 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Marie Kidd Cassell and his children and their spouses, Harold and Linda Cassell of Roanoke, Iris and Maynard Gardner of Wytheville, Eugene Cassell of Wytheville, Arleene and Reggie White of St. Augustine, Fla., Arnold and Donna Cassell of Ceres, Carlton and Betty Cassell of Ceres, and Valerie and Jerry Mutter of Ceres; grandchildren, Tim Cassell, Ty Cassell and wife, Christy, Eric Gardner and wife, Cheyenne, Heather Gardner and husband, Andy, Jason Gardner, Adam Gardner, Scott White, Ben White, Daniel White, Christopher Cassell, Shawn Cassell, Michael Cassell, Kimberly Cassell, and Jenna Mutter; and great-grandchildren, Cayla Cassell, Madelyn Cassell, Austin Gardner, Micah Gardner, Holly Gardner, and Highlynn Gardner. Funeral services were conducted at Red Oak Union Church on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Will Shelton and the Rev. Kathy Haga officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with full military honors. The family received friends Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home and Thursday from 10 - 11 at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Red Oak Union Church, 3606 Old Wilderness Rd., Ceres, VA 24318 or to the Red Oak Cemetery Fund, 7009 W. Blue Grass Trail, Ceres, VA 24318. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, was in charge of arrangements. |
s of Carilion Hospice of Franklin County and Roanoke Valley. Also the wonderful neighbors and church friends who surrounded him with prayer and faith. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity. His family will be receiving friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount., Charities |
s 11 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008, in Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
will be held noon on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at Williams Memorial Park. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 540-345-9100., Charities |
Cornwell, Robert Michael "Bob" - "Bob" Robert Michael Cornwell Robert "Bob" Michael Cornwell, 66 years old of Culpeper, Va., died Sat., Dec. 13, 2008 at Prince William Hospital, Manassas, .... |
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James B. Cox Jr., 56, of Boones Mill, died Sunday, December 14, 2008. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Charities |
Linda Ruth Craft, 61, of Vinton, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2008. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 17, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2221., Charities |
Donald Ray Crigger, age 61 of Princeton, W.Va., formerly of Tazewell, Va., died Thurs., Dec. 4, 2008 at his home. Born May 22, 1947 in McDowell County, W.Va., he was a son of Virginia Mae Owens Crigger of Tazewell, Va., and the late Clarence Leslie Crigger. He was employed by Massey Coal Company of Whitesville, W.Va., as an engineer. Prior to his employment with Massey Coal Company, he worked at Permac Corporation at Garden Creek, Va., and Consolation Coal Company at Horsepen, Va. Mr. Crigger was a former member of the Bluefield Elks Lodge and currently belonged to Princeton Moose Lodge. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Allan Crigger. Survivors include one son, Joseph Don Crigger of Princeton, W.Va.; two daughters, Tracy Dawn Elliott and husband, Matt, of Speedwell, Tenn., and Kaila Marie Crigger of Princeton, W.Va.; one sister, Sheila Dotson and husband, David, of Princeton, W.Va.; two brothers, Gary Dolan Crigger of Baptist Valley, Va., and Tobi Daren Crigger and wife, Janet S. Crigger, of Bland, Va.; two grandchildren, Whitney Elliott and Bailey Elliott. The family received friends from 6-9 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6, 2008, at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, Va. At Mr. Crigger's request, his body will be cremated and burial will be at a later date. |
time at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707., Charities |
Mary "Tootie" Crouse, 44, of Abingdon passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, and was a daughter of Gay B. Moser of Damascus, and the late Everett Barr. Mrs. Crouse worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Renaissance House in Abingdon. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Becky Barr and one brother, Stanley Barr. In addition to her mother, she is also survived by her husband, Avery Patterson Crouse; two daughters, Elaina Crouse and Katie Crouse, both of Meadowview; one son, Jacob Crouse of Bristol, Va.; her stepfather, Marshall Moser of Mountain City, Tenn.; four sisters, Marilyn Riffey and Sandra Barr, both of Abingdon, Patricia Barr of Glade Spring and Melissa Jennings of Damascus; one brother, Terry Moser of Chilhowie; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted Dec. 5 in Garrett Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Robert Griffin Jr. officiating. The committal service and interment was Dec. 6 at Whitetop Baptist Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent and a video may be viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Crouse and her family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, Damascus. |
s 7 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2008, at Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke., Charities |
DANIEL, Mildred Martin, age 80, of Victoria, Va., widow of Edgar B. Daniel, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008. She is survived by one daughter, Joyce D. Frazier of Kenbridge; two grandsons and their wives, Chris and Kathy Frazier of Chesterfield, Eddie and Diane Frazier of Brodnax; two great-grandchildren, Abby and Hayley Frazier of Chesterfield; two brothers, Edward C. Martin and his wife, Ruby, and Randolph Martin, both of Blackstone; two sisters, Myrtle Waugh of Blackstone and Betty Quinn of Kenbridge; and a loving, devoted friend, Jimmie Ingram of Victoria. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Richard T. Frazier of Kenbridge, and one brother, Eugene Martin of Providence Forge. Mrs. Daniel was a faithful member of Northside Gospel Chapel in Victoria, and was a seamstress/clerk for Dupriest and Williams in Victoria for 40 years until retirement. The family will receive friends Monday, December 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Staples Funeral Home in Victoria. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 11 a.m. at Northside Gospel Chapel, Victoria, Va., with interment in Crestview Memorial Park, South Hill, Va. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Victoria Fire and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box T, Victoria, Va. 23974, or Northside Gospel Chapel, P.O. Box 380, Victoria, Va. 23974. |
Ronald Franklin (Frank) David, age 63 of Richlands, Va., passed away Tues., Dec. 2, 2008, at his home following a brief illness. Born June 13, 1945 in Richmond, Va., he was the son of Ola Clark David of Bristol, Va., and the late Glen Shaffer David. He was a 1963 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, Va., and attended Virginia Commonwealth University. Frank was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a charter member of the Richlands Jaycees. Frank enjoyed working with youth and was involved in the Richlands Little League. He was an avid Blue Tornado fan and loved all sports. Frank was owner of All Star Sports. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 35 years, Stephanie Smith David; two sons, Joshua Sutton David of Richlands and Christopher Franklin David and wife, Tawnee, of Greenville, N.C.; one daughter, Alison Leigh David of Abingdon; grandson, Matt David of Greenville, N.C.: sister-in-law, Sharon Smith Hembree and husband, Tom, of Abingdon; brother-in-law, Steve Smith and wife, Debbie, of Abingdon; three nieces, Melanie Hembree, Katie Smith and Chloe Smith all of Abingdon; and nephew, Drew Hembree and wife, Ashley, of Abingdon. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Fri., Dec. 5, 2008 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, Va., with Rev. Bill Neeley and Rev. Mike Rife officiating. Entombment followed in the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers were Steve Smith, Drew Hembree, Tom Hembree, Joe McCall, Eric Peters and Robert Neeley. The family received friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 4, at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Frank David Memorial Scholarship Fund, for a deserving Richlands High School athlete, and may be mailed to Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation, 1838 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 136, Nashville, TN 37210. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com. Singleton Funeral Service is serving the David family. |
Kenneth Percy Devault Jr., 70, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 at his home. He was born in Wisconsin to the late Kenneth P. Devault Sr. and Katherine Marie Devault and was preceded in death by a brother, Wolford Devault, and a sister, Diane Elkins. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Vinton. Survivors include his wife, Mary Firestone Devault; one son, Daniel Devault; stepchildren, Mary Stevens, Elijah Payne Sr., Judy Underwood, John Payne Sr., Jack Payne Jr., Elizabeth Payne, Paul Wells Jr., and Clyde Bishop Belton Jr.; nephew, Wayne Elkins; niece, Elizabeth Crosby; nine step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with the Rev. Jack Payne and the Rev. Ralph Parker officiating. Interment followed in Attoway Cemetery with full military honors rendered by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The family received friends Wednesday from 5 until 9 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, was in charge of arrangements. |
s will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday December 16, 2008, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in America with the Pastor John Furman officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237., Charities |
on Tuesday. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Charities |
DIXON, Larry "Tinker", of Richmond, departed this life December 11, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Dixon; one daughter, Bridgette Dixon; his mother, Helen Dixon; three sisters, Deborah M. Redmon, Bessie Banks, and Beverly Bacote; four brothers, Anthony J., Marvin L., Pernell C., and Myron A. Dixon; three aunts; four stepchildren, Vernon Pope, Quiera Moore, Denique Joyner, and Bethenia Harvey; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; eight stepgrandchildren; six sisters-in-law, Queen and Robin Dixon, Deborah King, Norene Holliday, Angela Nixon, and Kimerly Tawfik; six brothers-in-law, George Redmon Sr., Tyrone Banks, Dexter Bacote, Nathaniel, Lawrence D., and Kiron Holliday; and other relatives and friends, among them James Braxton Jr. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. Elder Ernest Wilford officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
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s 11 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2008, Patmos United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston, Va., Charities |
Gary Walton Ferguson, 69, died Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Survivors include two daughters, Lynn Hayes and husband, Mark, of Chilhowie and Kim Kirschenman and husband, Darwin, of Abingdon; and five grandchildren, Rachel, Jacob, Rebekah, Eryn, and Victoria. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, December 5, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ridgedale Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday evening prior to the service at the funeral home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. |
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John Thomas Gee, 68, of 15500 Providence Road, Petersburg (Prince George County), died Sunday morning at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. Remains rest at the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St. Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
s will be held in California at a later date., Charities |
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Dec 15, 2008 The funeral for Gloria Anne Dillard, 55, of 30 Greenway Road, Martinsville, who died Dec. 12, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Michael Penn officiating. Burial will be in the Morrison family cemetery in Martinsville. The family will receive friends at the church for a half hour before the service Tuesday and other times at the home of her sister, Vanessa Hodge, at 78 Jupiter Court, Martinsville. Dillard was born in Henry County on April 26, 1953, to Nelda Hodge Dillard and Harvey Dillard. Her father preceded her in death. She was the former co-owner of Breakin' Bread Restaurant and had worked at Unifi until becoming disabled. She was a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the Senior Choir and participated in the Cooking Ministry. In addition to her mother of Martinsville and her sister, surviving is a daughter, SaTarra Williams of Martinsville. Hines Funeral Services is handling arrangements. |
s 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville., Charities |
Sharon Ann Godley VIRGINIA BEACH - Sharon Ann Godley, 62, went to be with the Lord Dec. 14, 2008. She was a native of Norfolk, born Nov. 29, 1946, to the late John and Catherine Timberlake. Sharon was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She enjoyed cross-stitching and playing Bunco with her friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 39 years, Jodie Godley; two daughters, Jamie Sturges and her husband Donnie of Hampton and Carrie Bedell and her husband Jason of Virginia Beach; and one granddaughter, Chloe Bedell. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Vince Antonucci. Burial will be private in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the . To celebrate the life of Sharon, please visit her Everlasting Memorial at www.mem.com. |
Shirley Sheffield Goodman, 72, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 at Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin. She was the daughter of the late Percy Herman and Lila Mitchell Sheffield, and the widow of William Goodman. She is survived by three sisters, Joyce Leimberger of Colonial Heights, Bernice Martin and husband, Richard, of Matoaca, and Brenda Brown of Cicero, Ind.; two brothers, Percy E. Sheffield and wife, Maryann, of Dinwiddie, and Larry E. Sheffield and wife, Karen, of Colonial Heights; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. J.R. DeHart officiating. Interment Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
s will be conducted from the Arthur Family Cemetery 2 p.m. Wednesday. The family request that flowers be omitted and donations be made to Kathy Grant, 8190 Olsen Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019 for family expenses. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Charities |
Sharon Marie Testerman Gravely, 53, died Thursday, December 4, 2008 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. She was born in Smyth County on July 5, 1955 to Lois Bane Testerman and the late Muncy Cleve Testerman. She was a loving homemaker and had worked as an L.P.N. at Smyth County Community Hospital for several years. She attended Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church & Lowman Valley Church. Survivors include her loving husband, William Phillip Gravely; two loving children, Jessica Gravely Roberts and husband, David, of Chilhowie and Muncy Cleve "Bucky" Gravely and fiancée, Geraldine Wills, of Chilhowie; her mother, Lois Bane Testerman; two loving sisters, Linda Horne and husband, Jim, and Barbara Dempsey and husband, Andrew; three special grandchildren, Lauren Wills, Charis Wills and Jordan Wills; two special nephews, Shayne Horne and Adam Pennington; special friends, Jamie Tolliver and Michael Mills; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 6, from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Neville Mozingo and Pastor Steve Hutton officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion is in charge of arrangements. |
. Our precious "GiGi" will be missed by all who knew and loved her so much. We treasure all of our wonderful memories of her and thank God for her life with us. We take comfort in knowing that she is at peace in the arms of the Lord. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hickory United Methodist Church/Elevator Fund. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at |
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Mrs. Rosetta Hall, of 30 E. Fillmore St., Petersburg, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at her residence. Funeral arrangement entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
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HARDIN, Ethel, 92, of Blackstone, died Saturday, December 13, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daily M. Hardin; and her son, James Hardin. She is survived by her two children, Vaniene Botens of Midlothian and Jerry Hardin of Kennesaw, Ga.; eight grandchildren, James, Clarisse, Joyce, Chris, Leah, Richard, Whitney, Tyler, and Kristen; three sisters, Jean Bartinikas and Grace Turnage, both of Richmond, and Betty Morano of Phoenix, Ariz.; and one brother, Fred Carner of Tazewell, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Hardin founded Hardin Funeral Home in Blackstone, Va. She was a member of the Pythians, the Order of the Eastern Star and Crenshaw Methodist Church in Blackstone. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad St., where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 17 with a committal service to be held at 2 p.m., in Lakeview Cemetery in Blackstone, Va. |
HARRIS, Dorothy Gardner, of Charlottesville, departed this life on December 12, 2008, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She was born in Charlottesville April 2, 1922, to the late William Jennings Gardner and Rosebud Johnson Gardner. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Alvin William Gardner and William Jennings Gardner Jr., both of Charlottesville. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Carroll E. "Mike" Harris; daughter, Carolyn Harris Herndon and her husband, Kenneth, of Richmond; granddaughter, Kandyce Herndon Klugh and her husband, Dr. Timothy Richard Klugh, of Greenville, N.C.; grandson, Kevin Neal Herndon of Alexandria; two great- granddaughters, Jordan Nicole ( three years old) and Taylor Rayne Klugh (7 months); her sister, Lottie Gardner Huckstep and her husband, Robert; nephew, Robert Keith and his wife, Beth, of Scottsville; niece, Dr. Susan Lynn Huckstep of Danville. Two nephews, Oakley Gardner and Bryant Gardner, both of Tennessee; and two nieces, Jill Houchens of Crozet and Janet Johnson of Charlottesville also survive Mrs. Harris. She and her family became Charter Members of Cherry Avenue Christian Church in January, 1955. Dorothy spent 26 years teaching Bible school. She loved her church and was an active member until her illness began. She was a graduate of Lane High School and worked at the Pencil Factory during the war. The last seven years of her life she resided at Heritage Hall Nursing Home where she received much love and care from the wonderful staff. The family expresses to each a deep appreciation for their kindness. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 15 at Cherry Avenue Christian Church. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, in Cherry Avenue Christian Church, with Mr. Scott Carter and Mr. Stan Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Monticello Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy's Memory to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, 22911 or the Alzheimer's Association, 1807 Seminole Trail Charlottesville, 22901. Friends may sign the register book at www.hillandwood.com. |
Lester Davis Harrison, age 79, of Hopewell, Va., died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008. He was born in Hopewell, Va., the son of the late Oliver J. and Mildred Davis Harrison. Mr. Harrison was also preceded in death by his daughter, Penny Luann Harrison; brother, Oliver Jesse Harrison Jr.; and son-in-law, Gary Renkenberger. He was a graduate of Hopewell High School class of 1947, and a member of the 1946 and 1947 football team. Mr. Harrison was a retired maintenance supervisor from Honeywell after 38 dedicated years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty S. Harrison; daughters, Patsy H. Waller of Richmond, Va., Pam H. Elder and husband, Gibby, of Prince George, Va., and Paula H. McDaniel of Chesterfield, Va.; grandchildren, Jesse Waller, Kasey Bernstein and husband, Jon, Jacob Waller, Adam Elder and wife, Jenny, Amy E. Smith and husband, Barry, Melissa A. McDaniel and fiancé, Pete Price, and Kevin N. McDaniel USAF; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Vivian H. Fike of Newark, Del.; a brother, Calvin P. Harrison and wife, Darles, of Prince George; and numerous other family and friends. The family will receive friends at the Hopewell chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17. A private procession and interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the Hopewell Humane Society in memory of Mr. Harrison. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
HARRISON, Lester Davis, age 79, of Hopewell, Va., died on Saturday, December 13, 2008. He was born in Hopewell, Va., the son of the late Oliver J. and Mildred Davis Harrison. Mr. Harrison was also preceded in death by his daughter, Penny Luann Harrison; brother, Oliver Jesse Harrison Jr.; and son-in-law, Gary Renkenberger. He was a graduate of Hopewell High School, class of 1947, and a member of the 1946 and 1947 football team. Mr. Harrison retired as a maintenance supervisor from Honeywell after 38 dedicated years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty S. Harrison; daughters, Patsy H. Waller of Richmond, Va., Pam H. Elder and husband, Gibby, of Prince George, Va., and Paula H. McDaniel of Chesterfield, Va.; grandchildren, Jesse Waller, Kasey Bernstein and husband, Jon, Jacob Waller, Adam Elder and wife, Jenny, Amy E. Smith and husband, Barry, Melissa A. McDaniel and fiance, Pete Price, and Kevin N. McDaniel USAF; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Vivian H. Fike of Newark, Del.; a brother, Calvin P. Harrison and wife, Darles, of Prince George; and numerous other family and friends. The family will receive friends at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, December 17, at 11 a.m. A private procession and interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the Hopewell Humane Society in memory of Mr. Harrison. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com |
11 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2008, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, 540-389-5441., Charities |
Betty Stevens Hay, 77, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Marietta, Ga. Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion is assisting with arrangements. |
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will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Wayne to the Garden of the Pines Pet Cemetery, 2685 Salem Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Charities |
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. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Blue Springs United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Va., Charities |
will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday December 17, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, the Rev. Ronnie K. Morris will officiate, interment will follow at the Lithia Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please choose a favorite charity in her memory. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 982-2100., Charities |
Robert L. Horton SUFFOLK - Services for Robert Lawrence "Robbie" Horton will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. |
Mary Pearl Hudson, 80, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Pearl Tappley Barnette. Mary was a devoted, loving wife and mother. Raising her children and three of her grandchildren was her life's work. Mary was also her children's best friend and confidant. She was loved by all of her family and will be greatly missed. She and her husband were constant companions, and even after 64 years of marriage remained deeply in love with each other. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Hudson Sr.; two sons, Robert E. Hudson Jr. and wife, Sue, of DeWitt, and Roland E. Hudson and wife, Yvette, of Dinwiddie; a daughter, Emily Hudson Spence of Colonial Heights; nine grandchildren, Kevin L. Alford, Robert E. Alford, Roland E. Hudson Jr., Keith R. Hudson, Justin A. Hudson, Kimberly F. McCartney, Amanda M. Wood, Holly N. Hudson and Meghan E. Hudson; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Effie Arrell; a special niece, Margo Wood; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
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Katy Robinson Whitt Hutton, 83, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. She was born in Rich Valley to the late James Robinson and Dora Richardson Robinson and was preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, James Alvin Whitt and her second husband, Burl Hutton, one son, James Alvin Whitt Jr., one grandson, David Timothy (Tim) Wagoner, and brothers and sisters. She was retired from Harwood and was a very active member of the Wassum Valley Baptist Church. She was a beloved mother who loved her children, her church, gardening and was known to all as "Granny." Survivors include Dorothy Wagoner and husband, David, Les Whitt and Tammy, Bobby Whitt and Patty, Kathy Farris and husband, Stephen, all of Marion; brother, Benny Robinson of Marion; grandchildren, Tommy Wagoner, Tony Wagoner, Keith Whitt, Stacy Whitt, Lori Taylor, Mike Whitt, Matthew Whitt, Josh Whitt, Angie Blevins, Bobby Jo, Becky, Mickey Whitt, Bradley Farris, Brian Farris, and Uriah Farris; 32 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; special people in her life, Charlie Havens, Dee Havens, Billy Whitt; several nieces and nephews; special nieces, Wanda and Joyce of Pennsylvania, and Jenny of Chilhowie. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Wassum Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Blevins officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with the Rev. Guy Testerman officiating. The family received friends Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m. at Bradley's Funeral Home or any time at the residence of Bobby Whitt, 587 Shale Bank Road, Marion. Flowers were appreciated or memorial contributions can be made to the Wassum Valley Baptist Church, 349 Church Hill Road, Marion. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, was in charge of arrangements. |
Services of love and remembrance for Mr. Carl Ingram ,of 5411 Bellmeadow Road, Richmond, Va., who departed this life Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at McGuire Veterans Medical Center, Richmond, Va., will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at the Chapel of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc.; the Rev. Johnnie Fleming, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, Chester, officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
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Dec 15, 2008 Irene Conway Tuggle, 88, of 626 Susan Drive, Collinsville, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at her home. She was born on Nov. 18, 1920, in Patrick County to Cain Edward Conway and Lucy Gilbert Conway. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Gideon G. Huddle; three sisters, Amanda Sue Meece, Alverta "Vert" Haley and Evelyn "Eb" Long; and five brothers, Willie Conway, Bill Conway, Sank Conway, Jack Conway and Richard Conway. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Collinsville for more than 60 years. She had been employed by Globman's Department Store and Bassett-Walker Knitting Co., and she and retired from the Henry County Treasurer's Office with 14 years of service. Surviving are her husband, Elmer G. Tuggle Sr. of the home; two sons, Elmer Glenn Tuggle Jr. of Martinsville and Gideon C. Tuggle of Union Hall; a sister, Mary C. Thomas of Martinsville; four grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Collinsville with the Rev. Larry Cheek officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 3339 Virginia Ave., Collinsville, Va. 24078, the Fieldale-Collinsville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 760, Collinsville, Va. 24078; or to Hospice of Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 4788, Martinsville, Va. 24115-4788. Norris Funeral Services is handling arrangements. |
Marie Jackson NORFOLK - Marie "Nanie Thigpen" Jackson, 84, of the 6900 block of Doummar Court, died Dec. 12, 2008. Survivors include her daughter, Christine Bullock; two sons, Richard Jackson and Curtis Wright; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; friend and cousin for life, Mildred Jackson. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Olive Grove Baptist Church, 1034 Albert Ave., Norfolk, VA 23513, with the Rev. Joyce Martin officiating. Special thanks to hospice, Personal To Touch; her nurse, Mary Johnson; and caretaker, Christine Johnson. She will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Chatman/E.A. Hughes Funeral Home is in charge. Express online sentiments at |
Arthur McKinley (A.M.) Jackson, age 87 of Belfast, Va., passed away Wed., Dec. 3, 2008 at his home after a brief illness surrounded by his family and friends. Born at Daw Road in Tazewell County, Va., he was the son of the late Paris and Frances Whited Jackson. He was a retired home builder having built numerous homes in the Tazewell and Russell County areas. After his retirement, Arthur became a passionate farmer. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He attended Lebanon Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Jackson; one daughter, Jean Fields; one grandson, Michael Franklin Steffey; twin great grandsons, William Gregory Taylor and Jonathan Scott Taylor; two brothers, Rufus Jackson and Joe Jackson; and four sisters, Mary Ann Sargent, Hattie Shelton, Ethel Gillespie and Lucy Jackson. He is survived by two daughters, Barbara Taylor and husband, Harvey, and Linda Patrick and husband, Tom, all of Belfast; one brother, Earnest Jackson and wife, Christine, of Belfast; two sisters, Martha Jackson and Pearl Steele, both of Cedar Bluff; five grandchildren, Scott Taylor and wife, Angela, Angie McNulty and husband, Bruce, Shawn Steffey and wife, Kelly, Kevin Steffey and Kristin Steffey; one step granddaughter, Jessica Duty; nine great-grandchildren, Michael Taylor, Lauren Taylor, Caroline Taylor, Alex Taylor, Lindsey McNulty, Rachel McNulty, Brady McNulty, Meghan Steffey and Luke Steffey; one step great-granddaughter, Julieanna Duty. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6, at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, Va., with Rev. Paul Hite and Rev. Larry Robinson officiating. Burial followed in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers were Kevin Steffey, Henry McFarlane, Joey Jackson, Andy Engerman, Kenneth Mutter, James Perkins, Bill Vencill and Gailen Cox. Honorary pallbearers were R.J. Lester, Harold West and Dr. E.E. Moore. The family received friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Fri., Dec. 5, at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff, Va. Contributions may be made to Belfast Fire Department, c/o Patsy Vencill, 21218 U.S. Highway 19, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609. The family may be contacted and visited at Mr. Jackson's home. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com. Singleton Funeral Service is serving the Jackson family. |
JACKSON, Bernice M., 101, departed this life December 12, 2008. She is survived by two grandsons, Robert Jr. and Theron Jackson; two grand-daughters, Lindell Jackson and devoted Lynette Lewis; great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, other relatives. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where viewing will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, followed by funeral services, 2 p.m. Rev. Barbara J. Morton officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Ms. Jackson was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. |
Alfred Trenton "Trent" Johnson, 81, of Ivanhoe died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with Jack King officiating. Interment was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. He was born March 11, 1927, in Wythe County, son of the late Franklin M. and Eliza Early Johnson. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was retired from Pulaski Furniture Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie King Johnson; two sons, Victor Lane Johnson and Terry Lee Johnson; daughter, Vicki Lynn Arnold; son-in-law, J.R. Tate; grandson, Shannon Johnson; two brothers, Tom Johnson and Bob Johnson; and a sister, Alma Sowers. Survivors include a daughter, Kay Tate of Max Meadows; son and daughter-in-law, Reid and Becky Johnson of Roanoke; seven grandchildren, John and Debbie Tate, Samantha and Mickey Peak, Chris and Heather Samuels, Alta and Brad Alford, Joshua Arnold, Jarrod and Diane Tate, Victoria Tate and companion Tommy Mulhall; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville was in charge of the arrangements. |
Eva Marie Johnson, 67, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2008. Arrangements by HamlarCurtis Funeral Home., Charities |
s will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at 2 p.m. in the HamlarCurtis Chapel with the Rev. H. A. Lindsey officiating. Family visitation will be at 1 p.m. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. Friends may call for viewing on Tuesday afternoon, December 16, 2008. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com., Charities |
JONES, Annie Jane Miller, of Richmond, departed this life December 4, 2008. She is survived by three daughters, two sons, and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, where a funeral will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. Interment Riverview Cemetery. |
s 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at River Hill Christian Church. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home., Charities |
JONES, Clyde A. Jr., went to be with the Lord December 9, 2008. He is survived by his son, Jeremy A.; mother, Louise S.; and sister, Cheryl Y. Jones. Remains may be viewed at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., 11 a.m. Tuesday, followed by funeral services at 12 noon. Rev. Tyrone E. Nelson officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
A funeral service for Mrs. Catherine Kelly will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2008, at Friendship Baptist Church, Hopewell. The Rev. Dr. Carl M. Johnson, pastor, will officiate. Bishop Jerry Kelly, pastor of Antioch Christian Center in Richmond, will deliver the eulogy. The interment will follow at Mt. Sinai Community Cemetery, Prince George. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 1 p.m. on the day of service. You may visit or contact Mrs. Irene Kelly at 1600 Bluewater Terrace, Chester, VA 23836, or 530-0115. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. You are invited to pay final tribute online at www.blandenterprises.com. |
Russell Turner Kendrick, 81, of Altavista passed away Friday, December 12, 2008. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston. Visitation today from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home., Charities |
s 2 p.m. Monday at Central United Methodist Church in Salem. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home., Charities |
Barbara Adkins Kincer, 71, of Wytheville died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. at East End Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Collins officiating. She was born Jan. 16, 1937, in Wythe County, daughter of the late Robert B. and Alma Matney Adkins. She was a former employee of Jafree Shirt Factory. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Darrell Pickett of Oak Ridge, N.C.; five sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Terri Kincer, David Kincer, all of Wytheville, James and Anita Kincer of Crockett, Daniel Kincer and Steve Kincer, both of Wytheville; two grandchildren, Scott Evan Pickett and Tiffany Lynn Kincer; two great-grandchildren, Ayden Pickett and Elijah Pickett; and two sisters, Peggy Copenhaver of Wytheville and Virginia Lee Martin of Richmond. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
William C. King, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 982-2100., Charities |
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Wilmer O. (Willie) Kiser, 70, of Blue Ridge, passed away Sunday December 14, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, 977-3909., Charities |
Freddie Monroe Lacks, 75, of Covington, died Sunday, December 14, 2008. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home., Charities |
Jerry Lee Landreth, 58, of Christiansburg, died on Dec. 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother, Iva Vaughan Landreth of Marion, as well as his grandparents and two uncles. Survivors include his wife and best friend of 37 years, Louann; his beloved father, Samuel F. Landreth of Marion; beloved brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth Landreth and Marianne Kovatch of Morgantown, W.Va.; and beloved brother and sister-in-law, David and Seattina Landreth of Newport, Tenn.; nephews, Matthew and Benjamin Landreth; his mother-in-law, Betty Schulz of Princeton, W.Va.; brother-in-law and his wife, Paul and Marylou Schulz of Saginaw, Texas; his cousins and their families, Bonnie Whitley, Mary Ruth Young, Robert, Allan and Dahlgren Vaughan, all originally from Salem. He was a devoted husband, loving brother and son, gifted musician, fisherman and lover of life and the wonderful people who surrounded him. He will live forever in the memories of his many friends and coworkers all of whom were touched by his gentle soul, his love of the beauty of the world and his strong belief in the goodness and brotherhood of man. The family received friends on Friday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Home Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Services will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Home Funeral Home with a graveside remembrance at approximately 1 p.m. in Felts Cemetery, Galax. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Jerry's name to Montgomery County Humane Society. Donations can be made either online at www.hsmcshelter.com or by mailing a check to Montgomery County Humane Society, P.O. Box 287, Blacksburg, VA 24063. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com Horne Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008, at Blue Ridge Baptist Church. Arrangements by HamlarCurtis Funeral Home., Charities |
Our hearts were saddened on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, when God called our love one, Abraham A. Lee home to rest. Abraham Lee, of 457 Roundtop Ave., Petersburg Va., departed this life at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Abraham was retired from Roper Co., Petersburg, Va. after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents, Douglas and Ruby Lee; three brothers, Chester, Willard and Daniel. He leaves to cherish his memories a wife of 42 years, Yvonne C. Lee; two very devoted daughters, Lisa Lyon and Kimberly Lee of Petersburg, Va.; one son, Andre Lee of Petersburg, Va.; four granddaughters, Shanel Lanaye, Demetria, Jazmaine and Kendall; five sisters, Mary Thomas (Nathan) of Portsmouth, Va., Shelia and Sandra of Richmond, Va., Deloris Lane of Petersburg, Va., and Estelle Mallory (Robert) of Philadelphia; two brothers, Samuel Lee of Greensville, Va., and Leon Lee of Macon, Ga.; mother-in-law, Alice Chambliss of Petersburg, Va.; five sisters-in-law, Angela LeGrande of Chester, Va., Carolyn Wells (Wayne) of Chester, Va., Colbert of Chester, Va., Margaret Evans of Richmond, Va., and Winnie Anderson of Petersburg, Va.; two brothers-in-law, James Chambliss of Carson, Va., and Anthony Chambliss of Richmond, Va.; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends, among them very special friends of Roper Lumber family, Margo Hill, Linda, Carolyn, Mitchell, James Urquhart and his devoted friends of Rome Street. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Chapel of Tucker Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph A. Simmons Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The immediate family will assemble at the residence, 457 Roundtop Ave., Petersburg, at noon. Pallbearers and friends will assemble at Tucker Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m. The family request that food be omitted. A memory video may be viewed at the funeral home. Services under the direction of Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Shrines Crippled Childrens Hospital c/o Kazim Temple 628 Campbell Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, Va., 24016. Thank you to the staff of Berkshire Nursing Home in Vinton and to the doctors and staff at Roanoke Memorial Eight West., Charities |
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Lewis C. Fain |
Dec 15, 2008 Lewis Camden "Cam" Fain, 88, of Stuart, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Claudville on July 25, 1920, to John A. Fain and Daisy Hylton Fain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Hall Fain; a sister, Ethel Fain; and five brothers, Layman, Lowell, Leonard, Lyle and Lawrence Fain. He was retired after 35 years as a self-employed saw mill worker. He earned a Purple Heart while serving in the Army during World War II. Surviving are two daughters, Lavergne Morse of Sanford, Fla., and Debbie Wood of Laurel, Miss.; and a sister, Edna F. Hill of Claudville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Bobby Rorrer officiating. Burial with full military honors provided by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard will be in the Mayo Mountain Cemetery on Dobyns Road in Stuart. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and other times at the home of his sister, Edna F. Hill, at 488 Dry Pond Highway, Claudville. |
Linda J. Brown |
Dec 15, 2008 Linda Jean Brown, 60, of Martinsville, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at her home. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
Michael Kevin Lively, 47, of 4512 Greenbriar Drive, Chester, died suddenly. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. The Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director; (804) 732-7841. You are invited to send online condolences at www.blandenterprises.com. |
Lola L. Hall |
Dec 15, 2008 The funeral for Lola Lawson Hall, 95, of Stuart, who died Dec. 8, 2008, was held Thursday at Community Funeral Home of Stuart with Rev. Ken Hopkins officiating. Burial was in the Aarons Corner Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Odell Morris, Tommy Inman, Max Lawson, Cecil Light, Bobby Dalton and Roger Oakley. |
MANN, Lucille Grubbs, 90, of Richmond, passed away December 13, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Theodore Raymond Mann Jr. She is survived by her children, Bruce D. Mann of New York, N.Y., Patricia M. Johnson of Richmond, and Linda M. Blake of Glen Allen; seven grandchildren, Raymond and his wife, Robyn, Angela and her husband, Blaise, Mary Rose, Matthew and his wife, Kristy, Joseph, Ashley and her husband, Mark, and Danielle; also five great-grandchildren, Melanie, Joshua, Ben, Drew and Allie; also many nieces and nephews. Nanny will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends and all of those whose lives she touched. She was a faithful member for 55 years of Colonial Place Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd., where services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Colonial Place Christian Church. |
Mary H. Fain |
Dec 15, 2008 The funeral for Mary Lorene Howell Fain, 85, of Ridgeway, who died Dec. 9, 2008, was held Friday at Community Funeral Home in Stuart with the Revs. Terry Knighten and Sammy Caldwell officiating. Burial was in the Conner family cemetery in Meadows of Dan. Pallbearers where Eric Lee Fain, Elliott Painter, Erven Painter, Chad Nichols, Dusty Taylor, Randy Ashby, Kevin Barbour and Junior Cassady. |
William (Bill) Bernard Mason Jr. passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008, in Plano. He was born February 16, 1936, in Meadow View, Va. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Houser Mason; and parents, William Bernard Mason Sr. and Irene Browning Mason. Bill graduated from Eagle Rock High School and attended Virginia Tech. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from Lockheed Martin. Bill resided in Sanger until having complications from Alzheimer's. He enjoyed flying. With a special thanks to Cindy Cole and staff at Silverado Plano, Leroy Howe and Company and Missy Rainey with County Probate Court. Services will be held at a later date in Virginia. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Audrey and Kevin Connolly; two grandsons, Shea Troxell and Ciaran Connolly. Also surviving are two brothers, Douglas B. Mason and wife, Sylvia, and James P. Mason and a number of nieces and nephews., Charities |
Frances Marcella McGrady, 82, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was born in Elkhorne, W.Va., to the late John Dolinger and Callie Powers Dolinger. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Wade, Jerry, Howard, Robert and Basil Dolinger, and her sisters, Hazel Debord and Minnie Blevins. She was a member of Grosses Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Raymond McGrady; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald Anderson and wife, Rebecca, of Johnson City, Tenn.; one daughter, Sandra Anderson of Marion; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ike Dolinger and wife, Freda, of Chilhowie, William "Bill" Dolinger and wife, Pat, of Sumter, S.C.; one sister, Ann Collins and husband, Hansford, of Marion; two grandchildren, Chris Anderson and wife, Meredyth, Sharon Anderson and husband, William; seven great-grandchildren; three stepdaughters, Pat, Kathy and Debbie; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. from Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Grosses Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m. prior to the service. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, is in charge of arrangements. |
Virginia Boone (Ginny) Metzler, 93, of Salem, Va., died on Thursday, December 11, 2008. Celebration of Life 1 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008, at Salem Presbyterian Church. Arrangement by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va., Charities |
METZLER, Virginia Boone "Ginny", 93, of Salem, Va., died on Thursday, December 11, 2008. She is survived by three sons, William Metzler, formerly of Richmond, David Metzler, of Salem, and Charles Metzler and his wife, Nancy, of Charlotte, N.C.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. |
Maggie W. Moore SUFFOLK - Maggie W. Moore died Dec. 9, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. today in Greater First Baptist Church, Orlando. T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
MORRIS, Carrie Ratliff, 84, of Mechanicsville, passed away from this life on Friday, December 12, 2008. She is survived by her son, Lee and his wife, Denise, of Providence Forge; two grandsons, Stephen and his wife, Stephanie, of Centerville, Va. and Barry and his wife, Junko, of Seaside, Calif.; and four and grandchildren, Ryan, Daniel, Sophie, and Erika. Her family will receive friends Monday, December 15, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, and where funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 10 a.m. in the chapel. Interment to immediately follow at Washington Memorial Park. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Morris' memory may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Pwky., Richmond, Va. 23227. |
Martin (Pop) Norcross Sr., 89, of Farifield, died Sunday, December 14, 2008. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory., Charities |
Lillian ( Sissy) A. Looney Nunley, 68, of Salem, Va., died December 12, 2008. She was born January 21, 1940, daughter of Leonard and Martha Looney. She was a loving mother and childcare provider to numerous children her whole life. She is preceded in death by her father and mother; sisters, Nancy E. Looney and Barbara L. Wellons; brothers, Leonard Looney Jr. and Jerry L. Looney. She is survived by her husband, A. Elwood Nunley; sister, Rachel (Carolyn) and Ed Porter; son, David E. Nunley; daughters, Sharon K. Nunley, Ann and Roger Banks, Lori and Steve Ransome; grandchildren, Dolly Boitnott, Carrie Caldwell, Martha (Leighann) Banks, Rebecca Banks, Jacob Ransome, Sara Ransome, Joshua Ransome, Leslie and Chris Grime; two greatgrandchildren, Draegon and Titus Grime; brother and sisters-in-laws, Joann LaPrad, Norm and Gertie Graves, Peggy Barker, G.K. and Sally Nunley, George Nunley; and lots of devoted nieces and nephews; and her very best friend and companion, Poo. Family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2008. Services will be held at 2 p.m. December 16, 2008, at Lotz Salem Chapel. Interment at Franklin Memorial Park., Charities |
Johnny Wayne Olinger, 53, died on Dec. 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, David William Olinger Sr. and Ellen Rickman Olinger, and a sister, Mattie Jane Olinger. Survivors include one brother, David William Olinger Jr. of Fries; four sisters, Martha and David Delp of Marion, Mary Olinger of St. David, Ariz., Dixie and James Anderson of Glen Allen, Wilma and Ricky Murr of Madisonville, Tenn.; half sister, Peggy and Bill Frank Pratt of Atkins; former spouse, Patsy Olinger of Rich Valley; daughter, Kayla Roe and husband, Chris, of Seven Mile Ford; two step-grandsons, Micheal and Marcus; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. David Olinger officiating. The family received friend's from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the service. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. |
OLIVER, Carolyn Y., 58, of Richmond, died December 11, 2008. Surviving are her daughter, Marcia A. Lee; two grand-children, Tambria Hicks and Seanpaul Lee; father, Horace Drake Jr.; three sisters, Sheila Parham (Richard), Patricia Brown and Kimberly Drake; three brothers, Horace III (Donna), Michael Sr. (Felecia) and Billy Drake; one uncle, one aunt, a great-aunt, nieces and nephews; devoted friend, Mark Twine; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 16, at 11 a.m. at Refuge Temple, 1st and Clay Streets. Bishop Milton Hunt officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
Pauline Cregger Owens, 89, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. She was born in Smyth County to the late William Sexton Cregger and Carrie Leonard Cregger and was preceded in death by her husband, George Milburn Owens, three sisters, Pearl Stover, Virginia Payne, Tressa McGhee, two brothers, Rudolph Cregger and Emmett Cregger, grandson, Jamie Owens, great-grandson, Jamison McAdams, and a very special daughter-in-law, Debbie Owens. She was a member of Furnace Hill Lutheran Church and Atonement Lutheran Church and was retired from the Atkins Elementary School with over 20 years of service. Survivors include three daughters, Janice Taylor and husband, Bill, of Marion, Jean Dishner and husband, Bill, of Graham, N.C., Linda Blevins and husband, Clifton, of Marion; four sons, Tom Owens and wife, Judy, of Chambersburg, Pa., Jim Owens and wife, Donna, of Palm Bay, Fla., Jesse Owens and wife, Lisa, of Abingdon, Lester Owens and special friend, Pam, of Marion; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Brian Chaffee officiating. Interment followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. The family received friends Thursday from 12?2 p.m. at Freedom Tabernacle Church. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, was in charge of arrangements. |
s 1 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2008, at the North Roanoke Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
April Dawn Patterson, 48, of Collinsville, died Sunday, December 14, 2008. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service., Charities |
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PEACE, Reginald Sr., age 68, of Richmond, passed away at McGuire Veterans Hospital on December 9, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Wilson Peace Sr.; and brother, Thomas Wilson Peace Jr. He was a retiree of the City of Richmond and a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his son, Reginald Peace Jr. of Richmond; daughter, Robin Natalie Hall and her husband, Kevin Hall, of Fort Mill, S.C.; grandchildren, Donovan Hall, Termaine Battle and Lacrenza Parker; mother, Eardie Peace of Richmond; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, and where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 17. Dr. O.T. Perry officiating. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia Co. |
will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Puckett Funeral Home in Farmville with interment in Smyrna United Methodist Church Cemetery in Buckingham. The Rev. Gregory D. Reynolds and Dr. Harold R. Gunsalus will be officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Puckett Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Welcome Wesleyan Church Building Fund in Arvonia or to Meals on Wheels. Arrangements by Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville., Charities |
Elinor Clines Phelps, 83, of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday, December 11, 2008. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008, at St. Andrews Catholic Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
Charles D. Pope PORTSMOUTH - Charles D. Pope, 84, of Dale Drive, passed Dec. 12, 2008, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in True Vine Holiness Church. Monroe Funeral Home is in charge. |
s will be at noon Tuesday December 16, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday December 15, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237., Charities |
POWERS, Louise Fowler, 93, on December 12, 2008, went to be with her Savior, with her family at her bedside. Born June 15, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Charles G. and Annie O. Fowler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward M. Powers; her sisters, Frances F. Cullather and Sister Mary Alice Fowler (Order of St. Vincent DePaul); and her brother, Charles G. Fowler Jr. She is survived by her three children, Kerry E. Powers and his wife, Eileen, Anne P. Walton and her husband, Mike, and Monica Gragnani; six grandchildren, David and Maureen Powers, Shannon Wiltshire, Kristin and Allison Walton, and Kyle Gragnani; two great-grandchildren, Burke and Everly Powers; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, December 15, followed by a Rosary Service at Blileys-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Benedicts Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor or to the Cullather Brain Tumor Quality of Life Center, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 108, Richmond, Va. 23226. |
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RADDIN, Richard "Dick", 69, of 214 Janeway, Greenwood, S.C., husband of Charlene Thomas Raddin, died Saturday, December 13, 2008. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, Greenwood, S.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Self Regional Foundations Grace Fund, 1325 Spring St., Greenwood, S.C. 29646, or to First Presbyterian Church Missions Fund, 108 E. Cambridge Ave., Greenwood, S.C. 29646. Harley Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.harleyfuneralhome.com. |
Tony Rader, 59, of Moneta, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Charities |
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s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, from Flora Funeral Chapel with Minister Ted Clifton and Dr. Jackie Spence officiating. Interment will follow with Military Honors in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 15, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
Mrs. Dorothy Roberts, of 837 Marseilles St., Petersburg, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center, Colonial Heights. Funeral arrangement entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Rollins, Mary Cecelia - Mary Cecelia Rollins Mary Cecelia Rollins, age 94, of Bristow, died Friday, December 12, 2008 at her residence. Ms. Rollins was born January 7, .... |
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SCALES, Rev. Donald Francis Joseph, 80, of the Order of Saint Benedict (OSB), departed this life on December 12, 2008, at Mary, Mother of the Church Abbey in Richmond. He entered Belmont Abbey in North Carolina as a novice in 1948, and attended Belmont Abbey Seminary, being ordained a priest at Belmont Abbey on June 17, 1955. Fr. Donald then was sent to Benedictine High School in Richmond, where he worked for two years and again from 1960-61, before being sent back to Belmont Abbey. After many different assignments and obtaining a Masters' Degree in Guidance and Counseling, Fr. Donald returned to Richmond for the final time in 1980. He had since remained as a monk, serving at Benedictine as a religion teacher until his retirement and as a board member until his death. He served first as associate pastor and then as pastor of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Richmond until 1999. For many years and until his last days, he also served as the beloved Prior of his monastery. Never without a cigar or a smile, Fr. Donald baptized, served first communions, heard confessions, officiated weddings, offered last rites, and given the eulogies of countless numbers of Christians. Through his loving and comforting care, Fr. Donald provided years of spiritual guidance and friendship to anyone he met. Fr. Donald is survived by his monastic brothers; two sisters-in-law, Carol Scales and Martha Scales; his nieces and nephews, Sandra Scales-Siwek, Cecile Matty, Eric Scales, Maryanne "Sissy" Thomas, Hank Thomas, Randy Thomas, and Paul Thomas; and one cousin, William Colliton. His body will be received in St. Benedict Catholic Church, 300 N. Sheppard St., at 5 p.m. Tuesday, with visitation following until 7 p.m., when a Vigil Mass will be celebrated by The Most Rev. Francis X. DiLorenzo, Bishop of The Catholic Diocese of Richmond. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mary, Mother of the Church Abbey, with burial to follow in the Monastery Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fr. Donald Memorial Fund at Mary, Mother of the Church Abbey, 12829 River Rd., Richmond, Va. 23238-7206. |
Seevers, Elinor Brawner - Receptionist for 34 years Elinor B. Seevers Elinor Brawner Seevers, age 91, a retired Red Cross Recept-ionist, died Dec. 11 at her residence. Elinor .... |
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will be private at a later date. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
will be held Tuesday at noon in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, with the Rev. Joseph M. Cherry Sr. officiating. Beach Funeral Services Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, . Kevin A. Sanderlin, funeral director. |
SMITH, Leander September Jr., 65, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on December 12, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Smith Turpin, and father, Leander S. Smith Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Louise B. Vaughan and Deborah T. Jefferson; one brother, Howie P. Smith; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where the viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 16, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 1200 N. 28th St. Rev. Sylvester Smith officiating. Interment Saint James Cemetery, Varina, Va. |
In Loving Memory of Lois "Beulah" Fedney SPRADLIN July 19, 1949 ~ December 15, 2007, We love & miss you more every day, Tammy & J.J., Charities |
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A funeral service for Mr. Alexander Stringfield will be held at noon Tuesday, Dec. 16, at The Wakefield Christian Outreach Center with the Rev. Charles Cypress officiating. Interment will be in Booker T. Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church the day of the service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, in the chapel of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, 237 Railroad Ave, Waverly. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, Waverly, (804 )834-2219. James I. Gay, funeral director. You are invited to pay final tribute online at www.blandenterprises.com. |
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SWITZER, Boyd Valentine, of Richmond, died Saturday, December 13, 2008. Born in Staunton, Virginia September 3, 1941, Mr. Switzer was preceded in death by his father, Boyd Griffith Switzer; and his mother, Mary Weade Switzer. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Carolyn Hummel Switzer. Following Mr. Switzer's graduation from Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, Va. in 1959, he graduated from Hampden-Sydney College and Washington & Lee University School of Law. Throughout his life, Mr. Switzer possessed a passion for music and electronics. His wife will receive family and friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Riverview Cemetery in Waynesboro, Va., with a reception immediately following in the Christian Fellowship Room at the Main Street United Methodist Church, 601 W. Main St., Waynesboro. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220. |
Mr. Charles Chester Sykes, of Stony Creek, Va., died suddenly Sunday morning, Dec. 14, 2008, at his residence as a result of a house fire. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson and Son Funeral Home, (804) 478-4411. |
s will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Bob Ward officiating. The family will receive friends Monday at the Lotz Salem Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Salem Chapel., Charities |
A funeral service for Mr. Cleophas O'Hara Thurman will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Galilee Baptist Church, 12392 Lee Ave., Stony Creek, with the Rev. Linwood James officiating. The interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15. Family may be contacted at (434) 246-4603. The Thurman family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and condolences. May God continue to bless you and yours. You are invited to pay final tribute online at www.blandenterprises.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home. |
Erma Woolard Tice WILLIAMSTON - Erma Woolard Tice, 93, died Dec. 13, 2008. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Piney Grove Baptist Church. Biggs Funeral Home is in charge. |
TOST, Robert Walter "Bob," died Thursday, August 14, 2008 in Richmond. He was born September 11, 1947, in Miami, Fla., to William H. Tost and the late Betty Uher Tost. He was a retired house painter and an Army veteran. Besides his father of Belleview, Fla., Bob is survived by two brothers, Bill Tost and his wife, Linda, of Everglades City, Fla. and Tom Tost and his wife, Ann, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two sisters, Dixie Tost of Belleview, Fla. and Samantha Heidt and her husband, Charles, of Billings, Mont.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Bob is also survived by his best friend, Christopher Poe of Midlothian and his three children; by his friend and roommate of 21 years, Steve Turner of Bon Air; and by his labs, Charlie and Shadow. Cremation was handled by the Cremation Society of Virginia. Memorial donations may be made to the Massey Cancer Center, Thomas Palliative Care Fund, P.O. Box 980214, Richmond, Va. 23298. |
will be conducted in Cedar Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Brinkley Craft Goranson Wednesday at 2 p.m. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Edmarc Hospice For Children, 516 London St., Portsmouth, VA 23704, The Dawson House, Suffolk - Nansemond Historical Society, P.O. Box 1255, Suffolk, VA 23439 or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be registered at |
Ida Ruthie Welch Tuck, 47, of Goode, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford., Charities |
s 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at First Baptist Church, Collinsville. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services and Crematory., Charities |
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will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va., at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at |
Kenneth Lee Watson, 60, of Vinton, died Saturday, December 13, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Charities |
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s and burial. Services will be held at Faith, Hope, and Charity Catholic Church Tuesday afternoon and she will be laid to rest at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Ill. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
s 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2008, in Arritt Funeral Home Chapel., Charities |
at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Bridge Baptist Church, 640 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23322. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at |
will be held in Pittsburgh, Pa., at a later date. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
s 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at VaughanGuynn Chapel., Charities |
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Tuesday 2 p.m. , December 16, 2008 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Dr. John W. Lowe Jr. officiating with interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd., Charities |
s will be noon Monday December 15, 2008 at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev Elmo McLaurin officiating. Interment will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday December 14, 2008 at Oakey's North Chapel. 540-362-1237, Charities |
. He is survived by his wife, Marion E. Wright; three sons, Carlyle Wright and wife Ann, Larry D. Wright and John T. Wright and wife Loretta; two sisters, Shirley Mitchell and Hazel Temple; a brother, Richard Allen Wright; and nine grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Norman March. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends in their home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 511 Shenandoah St., Portsmouth, VA 23707. |
Mrs. Martha Wyatt, of 621 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights, Va., died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at the Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangement entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at noon at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N. Glebe Road Arlington, Va., 22207. Interment to follow at National Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice., Charities |
