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Wednesday at 6 p.m. from the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home, Covington. |
will be held Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home, in Covington, with the Rev. Michael J. Fleenor officiating. Interment will be made in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Covington. The family will receive their friends this evening from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at Arritt Funeral Home, in Covington. The online guest book is available at arrittfuneralhome.com. The family suggests that donations in Mr. Arritt's name be made to the McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church in Covington or to the Green Ridge Presbyterian Church in Roanoke. |
Shawna Leigh Arrowood, 16, of Lexington, died Friday, November 28, 2008. Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at the Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. |
Richard E. Askew AHOSKIE - Richard Earl Askew died Nov. 28, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Calvary Baptist Church, Ahoskie. Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge. |
Laverne Ayers SUFFOLK - Services for Naomi Laverne Ayers will be held at 11 a.m. today in New Creation United Methodist Church. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. |
BELL, Louis Herbert Sr., 83, of Providence Forge, went to his Heavenly reward on Saturday morning, November 29, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hattie G. Bell. Mr. Bell is survived by his son, Louis Herbert Bell Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Chester; his daughter, Barbara Wilson of Chesterfield; his grandchildren, William Wilson Jr. and Mary Cox and her husband, Richard; and his great-grandson, Thomas Ray Cox II; his sister, Kathleen Dulin of Maryland; as well as many friends. Mr. Bell was a retired machine operator from American Tobacco Company, a member of the Providence Forge Volunteer Rescue Squad for 17 years as well as a Deacon and Lifelong member of Calvary United Methodist Church. He also was a WWII of the U. S. Army from 1944 to 1946. His family will receive friends Monday, December 1, 2008 and Tuesday, December 2, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 2 p.m., at Calvary United Methodist Church, 1637 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, Va. 23231, with entombment to follow with military honors at Washington Memorial Park. |
Isabelle Bembury NORFOLK - Isabelle Bembury , 85, of the 1400 block of Halstead Ave., died Nov. 25, 2008. A funeral will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witness. Graves Funeral Home is in charge. |
HILTON BLIZZARD SR. A funeral service will be held at noon Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. James P. Foust will officiate. Interment will be in the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. Relatives and friends attending the funeral may assemble at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, now serving from three locations. (804)732-7841. |
s will be conducted from St. James United Methodist Church 2 p.m. Monday with Rev. Mary S. White and Rev. Liz Lazenby officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. His family request that memorial contributions be made to St. James United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 38, Ferrum, Va. 24088. His family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount. |
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Dec 1, 2008 The funeral for Bonnie Spencer Covington Ashworth, 65, of Stuart, who died Nov. 29, 2008, at Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Community Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Doug Ramsey officiating. Burial will be in the Spencer family cemetery in Patrick Springs. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 today at the funeral home. She was born in Martinsville on Dec. 10, 1942, to Delavinia "Dee" Spencer Covington of Stuart and the late Clarence W. Covington. She retired from Stanley Furniture Co. with 30 years' service as a secretary. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are two sons, Kevin Ray Ashworth of Spencer and Kristopher Earl Ashworth of Bassett; a sister, Mary Sue McCormack of Daleville; and two grandchildren. |
BRADBY, Gregory "Greg" Wendell, 52, of Charles City, Va., departed this life on November 26, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Vernell Bradby. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted son, Delvon O. Adkins; daughter, Dana S. Cotman; one granddaughter, Alexis; three sisters, Casandra King (Tony), Bertha Greene (Wayne), and Kathy Jones (Vance); two brothers, Ernest Bradby and Stines Crawley (Marcia); grandmother, Mamie Bradby; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 2, from 12 noon to 8 p.m., and where family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 3 , 2008, in the March Funeral Home chapel, Rev. James Johnson officiating. Interment Little Elam Baptist Church Cemetery, Charles City, Va. |
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Bonnie G. Cales, 61, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Funeral 1 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008 at Huntington Court United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. |
Ruby C. Campbell, 76, of 1124 13th St. N.W., Roanoke, died Saturday, November 29, 2008. Funeral notice will appear later. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home. |
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CARROLL, Fred Herbert, 81, of Varina, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2008. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Helen. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Frances Corene Carroll; and his six children, Raymond (Terri), Frances, Lelia (Robert) Lampkin, Marvin, Winston, and James (Kelly); 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Fred was a carpenter most of his life. Fred attended Fort Lee Baptist Church and was a life member of the Richmond Motorcycle Club. Additionally, he was the last of 11 siblings. Fred was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps. His family will receive friends Sunday, November 30, 2008 and Monday, December 1, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 11 a.m. at Fort Lee Baptist Church, 2727 Charles City Road, Richmond, Va. 23231, with interment to follow with military honors at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. Contributions in Mr. Carroll's memory may be made to the Fort Lee Baptist Church Memorial Fund or the Alzheimer's Association of Richmond. |
CASPER, Bernard M., 83, of Richmond, departed this earthly harbor at 6:47 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008. He retired from VDOT in 1991, after 26 years of service, was a former C&O Railway employee and a World War II Navy veteran. He was a member of First Baptist Church for over 50 years. Bernard is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Hunt Casper; daughter, Corinne Casper; son, Jerry Casper; grandson, Peter Casper Aikin; nieces, nephews and extended family members. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. |
will be private. J. T. Fisher Funeral Services is in charge. |
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11 a.m. December 6, 2008, St. James Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 366-0707. |
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Sheldon M. Congleton CHESAPEAKE - Sheldon M. Congleton, 69, passed away Nov. 30, 2008, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Robert and Euleigh Congleton. Sheldon was an avid North Carolina college basketball fan. He retired after 30 years in the transportaton industry, both maritime and trucking. Before his illness, he enjoyed the Outer Bank of North Carolina. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Cheri M. Congleton of Chesapeake; a daughter, Katelynne; and beloved dogs, Sam and Maggie. He is also survied by his sister, Linda Hathaway and nephew, John Hathaway, both of Kelford, N.C., and niece, Staci Hathaway of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., as well as numerous aunts and cousins. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 1146 Rodgers St., Chesapeake. The Rev. Henry Boschen Jr. will officiate. The interment will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Norfolk. The viewing will begin Tuesday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Musselmani, Dr. Rakowski, Dr. Onufer, the staff of Cardiovascular Associates and the nursing staffs on the 2nd and 6th floor of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for the care and compassion shown to Mr. Congleton. Memorial contributions may be made to the or the . Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at |
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COURTNEY, Anna J., 83, of 4512 Hillbrook Ave., died November 27, 2008. Surviving are her husband, Alex G. Courtney Sr.; son, Alex G. Courtney Jr. (Renita); daughter, Robin L. Courtney; two grand-daughters, Shayla and Sheree Courtney; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday (today), December 1 at Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Dawn, Va. Rev. Marvin Fields officiating. Interment First Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Dawn, Va. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
CURETON, George, of Richmond, departed this life November 30, 2008. Arrangements by |
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s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Winston Crichlow and the Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. The family request that memorial donations be made to Bethany United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3329 Henry Road, Ferrum, Va. 24088. Her family will be receiving friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount. |
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DesCHAMPS, Arietta Eleanor, 88, of Chesterfield County, widow of Amour DesChamps, passed away November 28, 2008. She is survived by one son, Donald L. Owen and his wife, Phyllis; two grand-daughters, Donna Owen Finnegan and husband, Michael, and Debra Owen Snead and husband, Jeff; one grandson, Teddy Craddock Jr. and wife, Tracy; two grandchildren, Alexandria Gavin and Gavan Snead. Mrs. DesChamps was involved with the Boy Scouts of America for more than 50 years. She was truly a gift from God. Her family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. Graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday at Dale Memorial Park. |
DUNNING, Dr. Samuel Jr. Graveside services for Samuel Dunning Jr. will be held 2 p.m. Monday (today) at Riverview Cemetery. Arrangements by Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home, 3021 N Street. www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
Betty Harmon Durst DURHAM - Betty Harmon Durst, 71, died Nov. 29, 2008, in Duke Medical Center after a lengthy battle with cancer. Betty was born in Norfolk, the daughter of A.J. Harmon Sr. and Iva Mae Harmon. She grew up in Raleigh, N.C., and later moved to Durham with her late husband B.E. "Buddy" Durst Jr. Betty was co-owner of Millenium Auto Group with her son David "Sport" Durst. Betty is survived by her son, David E. Durst and her daughter Elizabeth Durst McDonald; three grandchildren, William Hunter, David Cameron and Morgan Elizabeth Durst; two brothers, A.J. "Sonny" Harmon, Jr. and wife Bonnie, and Richard "Dicky" Gregory Harmon and wife Debbie; two nephews, Brad Harmon and wife Tyra, Christopher Harmon; and one niece, Julie Harmon Tallitsch and husband Bill. Betty will live on in our hearts forever. The funeral will be officiated by Dr. David J. Hailey and held in Hayes Barton Baptist Church, 1800 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, Tuesday at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 St. Mary's St., Raleigh, from 6 to 8 p.m. today. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities |
ESTES, John Mell, died on November 30, 2008 in Farmville. He was born June 26, 1921 in Rice, Va. He was a son of the late Essie and Laura Carr Estes. He is survived by wife, Catherine H. Estes; a daughter, Janet G. Estes, both of Farmville; two brothers, Ralph C. Estes and Gordon Estes, both of Rice. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 2, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home followed by graveside funeral services at Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery in Rice at 2 p.m. Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. |
Leon H. Ferrell SUFFOLK - Services for Leon Harry Ferrell will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. |
Dorothy Louise Fowler EDENTON - Dorothy Louise Fowler, 91, of Britthaven, died Nov. 30, 2008. A celebration of her life will be held at noon Wednesday in Evans Funerals and Cremations Chapel. |
Clynard Russell Frazier VIRGINIA BEACH - Clynard Russell Frazier passed away Nov. 27, 2008, in Sentara Leigh Hospital. He was born Aug. 26, 1915, in Guilford County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Thomas Russell Frazier and Cora Pickett Frazier. Mr. Frazier was a local contractor and was instrumental in the construction of Cavalier Manor, Laurel Manor, Hilltop Manor and several other local developments. He was a 32nd degree Freemason. Mr. Frazier was an avid gardener and known far and wide for his home-cured country hams and ham biscuits. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Juanita Gaines Frazier; four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Jean Frazier of the home; his daughters, Geneva Frazier of Virginia Beach, Dolores Frazier Stakes of Roanoke, Va.; his sons, Thomas Russell Frazier and wife Linda, Steve Clark Frazier and wife Royce; and his stepson, Sherman Leslie Reed, all of Virginia Beach. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends today between 6 and 7:30 p.m. at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Cremation Society of Virginia. Services will be private., Charities |
FURR, Mr. Carroll F. Jr., of South Hill, formerly of Nokesville, died Saturday, November 29, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Mary S. Furr; a brother, Robert E. Furr and sister-in-law, Juanita Furr of Bracey; and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sons, Carroll Eugene Furr and James Franklin Furr; and a daughter, Debra Ann Furr. Services will be conducted Friday, December 5, 2008 at 1 p.m. in Pierce Funeral Home Chapel, 9609 Center St., Manassas with interment in Midland Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pierce Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Broadcasting Network, P.O. Box A, Santa Ana, Calif. 92711. Online condolences may be sent through www.crowderhitecrews.com. |
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Paul Gregory Sr., of 122 Kentucky Ave., Petersburg, died Sunday afternoon at Southside Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. |
s working for the late Dr. James Wright. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ. She was predeceased by her husband, John Henry Griffin and mother, Mary Alice Spencer. She is survived by a daughter, Carrie Bell Brown (Mack Lee); one son, Willie Ray Griffin (Eva); three sisters, Flowrine Cox, Mary E. Phillips and Elaine Mcpherson; two brothers, Americus Mcpherson and Edward Mcpherson; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at noon Wednesday in Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, 2008 Gumbride Road, with Elder Daniel Boston Jr. officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends for remembrance and visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Beach Funeral Services Inc., 4456 Bonney Road. You may send condolences to the family online at, . Kevin A. Sanderlin, funeral director. |
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will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd. Lalla will be cremated and later interred in Arlington National Cemetery next to her husband. Memorial contributions may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, or to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at |
Norean B. Harrell WINTON - Norean Ballard Harrell died Nov. 27, 2008. A funeral was held Nov. 30 in Zion Grove Baptist Church, Aulander. Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge. |
, where he served as a past shop steward for the truck drivers union. He was known to most as Harry but to the guys at the dairy he was known as "The King." Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jane Harrell; a daughter, Sherry Lynn Harrell of Suffolk; a son, Harry Perry Harrell Jr. and wife Tonya of Portsmouth; three grandchildren, Luke, Meredith and "Alex" Harrell; and two sisters, Barbara Ann Clingman and Edna Mae Watkins. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Lee Brown. Entombment will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Charities |
, Zulekia Court No. 35 at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or the Masonic Home of Virginia, 4101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA 23223. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
HARRIS, Richard W., 82, of Midlothian, passed away November 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Harris; and his brother, O.B. Harris. He was an employee of E.I. DuPont for 49 years. He is survived by his sons, Richard W. Harris Jr. and his wife, Katherine, Ronald C. Harris and his wife, Martha, and Michael T. Harris and his wife, Gina, all of Richmond; his daughter, Carolyn H. Letellier and her husband, Ronald of Chicago, Illinois; his stepdaugther, Velma Morgan and her husband, Robert of Palos Vertes, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mr. Harris was an active member of Central Chesterfield Ruritan Club until his health failed. During the early 1950s, he was instrumental in establishing youth baseball in southside Richmond. His family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
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Dr. Elsie Goodwyn Holland 72, of 6419 Monument Ave., Richmond, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at the St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond. Funeral announcements will be announced by the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home 11107 Doyle Blvd Mckenney 478-4411. |
will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Gilfield Baptist Church, 9040 Doles Road. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge. |
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HOUCHENS, Amanda, of Montpelier, Va. departed this life November 30, 2008. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
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s will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. Minister Robert L. Hurt will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. |
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Dec 1, 2008 The Rev. Isaac Paul Ferguson, 89, of 428 Williamson Road, Danville, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in Roman Eagle Memorial Home. He was born June 14, 1919, in Pittsylvania County to Tiny Kate Yeatts Ferguson and William Thomas Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Evelyn G. Ferguson, Ruth F. Saunders, Odell F. Watlington and Garnette F. Hubbard; and a brother, Guy Ferguson. He was a graduate of Oxford University and Southwestern Bible College. He was a member of the I.P.H.C. Cornerstone Conference, where he served pastorates for Alta Vista Pentecostal Holiness, Collinsville Pentecostal Holiness, Freedom Worship Pentecostal Holiness, River Bend Pentecostal Holiness, Christian View Pentecostal Holiness, Cross Mill Pentecostal Holiness, Ingram Memorial Pentecostal Holiness and Lexington Pentecostal Holiness. Surviving are his wife, Martha Doris Powell Ferguson of the home; a daughter, Sarah F. Pressley of Danville; a son, Charles Thomas Ferguson of Halifax; a sister, Dorothy Green of Alexandria; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a step-grandchild; and two step-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Schoolfield Pentecostal Holiness Church in Danville with the Revs. Michael Pressley, Tommy Fuquay and Roger Collins and Bishop Thomas McGhee officiating. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Norris Funeral Services, 3995 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, and other times at the home at 428 Williamson Road. |
Mildred Luck Jackson CHESAPEAKE - Services for Mildred Luck Jackson will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Rick Geoghegan. |
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JOLY, Joan K., 74, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Pennsylvania, has gone to be with her beloved husband, Ben, in Heaven. She left us on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 to join her parents, Frances and Harry Miller; her brothers, Charles Miller and Harry Miller; her sister, Doris Johns, as well as her son-in-law, Dale Uber. She is survived by her five children, Fran Uber, Bernard J. Joly Jr. (Lynette), Teri Hendrick (Stuart), Charles J. Joly (Quita), and Robert K. Joly (Stacy); 14 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by family, friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 5, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va., where a celebration of her life will be held at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
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will be conducted 7 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Harold Burnette. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Tenn. on Tuesday. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707. |
to be celebrated at 1 p.m. in Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg, Father John Abe officiating. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mary Mother of God Mission Society, 1854 Jefferson Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105, (651) 776-6393. Online condolences may be registered at, Charities |
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William Edward Kessler Sr., 84, of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, after an extended illnes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar James Kessler Sr. and Nellie Strong Kessler; brother, Oscar "Buck" Kessler; and sister, Dorothy K. Johnson. William served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Randolph and later retired from Hercules after 32 years of dedicated employment. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doris Bryant Kessler; sons, Bill Kessler Jr. of Petersburg and Michael D. Kessler and wife, Karen of Colonial Heights; grandson, Michael Ryan Kessler and wife, Holly; great-grandson, Ryan William Kessler, all of Colonial Heights; sisters, Nell E. Kessler of Chester and Bettie Ann Nunnally and husband, James of Dinwiddie; and several nieces, nephews and cousins who include a devoted cousin, Helen Kessler Melton. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, from 6 to 8 pm. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at Blandford Cemetery with the Rev. Todd Smith officiating. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to Namozine Volunteer Fire Department, 3913 Pelham Ave., Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
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Andrew Charles Kocinski CHESAPEAKE - Andrew Charles Kocinski, 48, died Nov. 23, 2008. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today in Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg, Pa. Mason-Gelder Funeral Home Inc., Jeannette, Pa., is in charge. |
KRAAS, Grace W., of Charlottesville, Va., passed away on Monday, November 24, 2008, in a hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. Born on February 19, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Randolph Owen and Annie Weatherford Wright. Mrs. Kraas was a retired nurse and served in Europe with the Army during World War II. She is survived by her son, Robert A. Kraas and his wife, Irene; and by her granddaughter, Ashley Kraas. A graveside funeral service with be conducted on Friday, December 5, 2008 in the Ashcamp Memorial Cemetery, Keysville, Va., at 11 a.m. Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. |
KREHBIEL, Daniel N., went home to be with Jesus on November 28, 2008. He is the beloved 12-year-old son of David Bruce Krehbiel and Jane-Alexandra Krehbiel from Goochland. He is also the beloved brother of Stephanie, Adam and Matthew Krehbiel. He is survived by his family, friends and many special animal friends. Daniel passed unexpectedly and will be desperately missed by all. The family will receive friends at the Norman Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m. |
LEADBETTER, Kathren East, age 83, of Hopewell, Va., died on Sunday, November 30, 2008. She was born in Altavista, Va., the daughter of the late Julian and Janie Lawson East. Mrs Leadbetter was the widow of the late Judge Paris I. Leadbetter. She was a retired school teacher with the Hopewell School System after approximately 25 years of service. Mrs. Leadbetter was also a member of the Hopewell Historical Society and a past member of the First United Methodist Church, Hopewell. She is survived by two sons, Peter Leadbetter and wife, Linda of Chesterfield, Va., and James Leadbetter of Richmond, Va.; a granddaughter, Megan Leadbetter of Fairfax; a grandson, Patrick Leadbetter and wife, Jill of Chesterfield; and special nieces, Barbara Taylor of Hopewell, and Linda Pomfree of Richmond. The family will receive friends at the Hopewell chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside funeral services will follow on Wednesday, December 3, at 1 p.m. in the Wakefield Cemetery, Wakefield, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions are made to the First United Methodist Church, Hopewell. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
Mr. Early Lee Jr., "Juke," 59, of 22112 Wingfield Road, Stony Creek, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Nov. 11, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1949, to the late Early Lee Sr. and the late Alpassie Jenkins Lee. He joined the St. Thomas AME Zion Church in DeWitt at an early age. He was a former employee of Coca Cola Bottling Company with 28 years of service. He was currently employed with CHR Catering Company Inc. in Richmond. Early leaves to treasure his memories, a devoted wife, Edna Keys Lee of Stony Creek, Va.; two sons, Michael Lee (Shaneka) of McKenney; Javon Lee (YoVanda) of Stony Creek; one step daughter, Sophia Keys Johnson of Petersburg; eight grandchildren, Kevin, George, Chanquis, Destiny, Brandon, Brittani, Javon and Javius; six sisters, Betha Mae Alston of Washington, D.C., Catherine Clanton (Isaac Sr.) of Dinwiddie, Glenis Draper and Barbara Lee, both of Baltimore, Md., Adlena Weaver (Waverly) and Maggie Weaver (Alfred), all of DeWitt; one brother, Alphonia Lee of Chester; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; three devoted friends, Harry Wyatt of DeWitt, Albert Moore of Stony Creek and Averette Rhodes of DeWitt. A funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at the Little Bethel Baptist Church, Stony Creek, with the associate minister, the Rev. Roletta G. Banks, officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence of his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Shaneka Lee, 15925 McKenney Highway, and may be contacted at 478-5852. The body may be viewed Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and at the church on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to the hour of service. Funeral services provided for the staff of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd. McKenney |
s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2008, with Pastor Samuel Rakes officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount. |
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Dec 1, 2008 Lester Webb, 50, of Martinsville, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Berry Hill Nursing Home in South Boston. Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home is handling arrangements. |
LEWIS, Margaret S., of Richmond, died November 30, 2008. Remains rest at Scott -Lightfoot Funeral Home, 3021 N St. Funeral notice later. |
will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Gogginsville Methodist Church with Pastor Brad Dulaney officiating. Interment will follow at the Gogginsville Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. |
12 noon Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. |
Anna Ruth Turner Long, 82, of Radford, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2008. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, in Radford. |
LOVING, Donnie Hegamyer, died November 29, 2008. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Candace Loving; three grandchildren, Justin, McKayla and Haley Loving, all of Ashland; a brother, Lang Hegamyer; and sister, Christine Horning; both of Montpelier. A service of remembrance will be held 12 noon Tuesday, December 2, at Outreach of Christ Ministries, Dukes Chapel Church, Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam, Va. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. in the Neidemeyer Family Cemetery 520 Bellmeade Road, Bumpass, Va. 23024. |
MAINTANIS, Kenneth Wayne, of Richmond, Va., went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2008. Ken was born in Chicago, Illinois and graduated from Lakeview High School. He was an avid football fan. He is survived by his wife, Ramona; and daughters, Christine Gountis and Ann-Margaret Maintanis; and three grandchildren, Matthew, Brianna, and Andrew. A memorial service will be held on December 6, 2008 at 10 a.m. at River Road Presbyterian Church, 8960 River Road, Richmond, Va. Tele. # (804) 740-7083. |
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s will be conducted from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Eddie Hawks and Pastor Chad Miller officiating. Interment to follow at Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday December 1, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in Mary's name to the , 4504 Starkey Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, Va. To send condolences online, please visit www.lynchfuneralhome.com. |
McEVOY, Richard C. Sr., 65, of Chattanooga, died on November 27, 2008. A native of Richmond, he graduated from Benedictine. He served in the Army Reserve and was a former employee of Pleasant's Hardware. Most recently, he worked at Builders Hardware, in Chattanooga, Tenn. As a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, he served as an usher and was on the school board at St. Jude and Notre Dame. In the Knights of Columbus, he served as past Grand Knight. He was preceded in death by parents, John and Mat McEvoy; and brother, Ed McEvoy. He is survived by wife, Marcia G. McEvoy; children, Ricky (Laura) McEvoy and Beth Foster; grandchildren, Clay McEvoy, Virginia Gray McEvoy and Ryan Foster; brothers, Michael (Anne) McEvoy and John (Dot) McEvoy; sister-in-law, Kate McEvoy. A Mass of Celebration will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Jude's. Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. Share your memories at www.mem.com. |
s 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Colbert-Moran Chapel, Gretna. |
celebrating Jennifer's life will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Lynn Haven Baptist Church with the Rev. Edward Creel and Dr. Bob Wayne officiating. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton, Chapel, is serving the family. |
Mrs. Alice Miller of 1633 S. Valor Drive, Petersburg, Va., died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at the Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
MITCHELL, Adrienne Danielle Booker, was born August 18, 1971 to her proud mother, Silestine Booker. She slipped into eternal life on November 25, 2008. In this world, Adrienne has left in our care two wonderfully gifted children, Jasmine and LoRenzo; her mother, Silestine; dedicated family and friends who have been authentically touched by her presence on Earth. Waiting to greet Adrienne on her eternal journey are her loving and committed grandparents, Silas Booker Sr. and Rosa Holloway Booker. Adrienne is resting at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Eulogistic services will be conducted on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Mr. Tabor Baptist Church, 2011 Fairmount Ave. Pastor Herbert L. Ponder officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. |
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Andrew McClung Myers, 81, of Lexington, died Saturday, November 29, 2008. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. |
NEWCOMB, Mrs. Hazel Hightower, 85, of Lawrenceville, Va., passed away peacefully November 29, 2008. She was the widow of Norman H. (Bonnie) Newcomb and is survived by four children, Linda N. Branson, Benny (Red) Newcomb, Edgar Newcomb and Norman Franklin Newcomb; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Brewer. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Shearin. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery, Lawrenceville. Memorials may be made to Brunswick Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 33, Lawrenceville, Virginia 23868. |
s will be held 10 a.m. on Monday December 1, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. |
s 1 p.m. Wednesday at Moody Funeral Services, Inc., Stuart, Va. |
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Dec 1, 2008 The funeral for Pheobe S. Nowlin, 85, of Stuart, who died Nov. 29, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Revs. Franklin Reynolds and Richard Spencer officiating. Burial will be in the Ingram-Spencer family cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She was born Jan. 10, 1923, in Riner to Rice Hinley and Grace Jones Dobbins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel Richard Spencer Sr.; her second husband, James E. Nowlin; an infant son, James R. Spencer; a son, Bobby L. Spencer Sr.; a grandson, Daryl "Tim" Spencer; and three brothers, James Dobbins, Hampton Dobbins and Calvin Dobbins. She was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church for more than 60 years, where she was a former clerk, choir president and Missionary Circle president and treasurer. Surviving are three daughters, Verna S. Smith of Richmond, Melva S. Ellis of the home and Karen M. Spencer of Stuart; four sons, Joseph E. Spencer of Fort Washington, Md., Daniel R. Spencer Jr. and John W. Spencer, both of Ridgeway, and Ronald H. Spencer of Richmond; a sister, Irene Witten of West Virginia; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, c/o Johnnie Penn. |
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POOLE, Dennis "Sam" Ward, age 63, of Chesterfield, Va., died on Saturday, November 29, 2008. He was born in Flint, Mich., on May 11, 1945, the son of the late Nolan W. Poole and Helen Marie Yurk. Mr. Poole was retired from the U.S. Army as an SSGE6 after 20 years of service and from Brinks Inc. as an ATM supervisor after 11 years of service. He also drove a school bus for three plus years for Chesterfield County. Mr. Poole is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Vicki K. Poole; four children, Amanda L. Poole of Chesterfield, Dennis Poole, II of Davison, Mich., Kimberly K. Cox and husband, Todd of Kingsley, Mich., and Leonard E. H. Poole and wife, Stephanie of Grand Rapids, Mich.; seven grandchildren, Kevin, Katrina, Logan, and Lacie Poole, Billy and Jamie Cox, and Zach Poole; one grandchild expected soon, Ian Cox; two great-grandchildren; a twin sister, Susan M. Pellow and husband, Jim of Davison, MI; two half-brothers, Chris Poole and wife, Susan of El Paso, Texas, and Rusty Holdridge and wife, Laura of Brokenridge, Okla.; and nieces, Tami Alexander, and Cindy Allen, both of Grand Rapids, Mich. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will take place in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, December 4, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions are made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com |
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s will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Lithia Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Scott officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 1, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, 254-3000. |
RICHARDSON, Kenneth Wayne, 61, of Richmond, died November 24, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy A. Richardson. Surviving are his daughter, Kerry L. Richardson; mother, Helen L. Richardson; sister, Carolyn Richardson Goode (Rev. Bernard); brother, Kelvin Richardson (Barbara); uncle, Bernard Lundy (Frances); two aunts, Blanche Johnson and Hazel Lundy, Ph.D.; mother of his daughter and lifelong friend, Patricia L. Cook; two nieces; two nephews; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where the family will receive friends Monday, December 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 2 at First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Ave. Dr. Rodney Waller officiating. Entombment at Forest Lawn Mausoleum. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhme.com. |
will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Ricks Family Cemetery. Massey Funeral Home, Jackson, is in charge. |
James H. Riffle NEWPORT NEWS - James Howard Riffle, 65, died Nov. 29, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. |
RIGSBY, Anne Jones, of Mineral, Va., died Sunday, November 30, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Eugene "Genie" Rigsby; her son, Dwight Rigsby and his wife, Eleanor; her granddaughter, Dana Zeszotarski and her husband, Joe; her grandson, Mitchell Rigsby and his fianc‚e, Katy Morabito; her brother, Rosewell Jones; and several nieces and nephews. Her remains rest at the Lacy Funeral Home, Route 522, Mineral, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gum Spring United Methodist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gum Spring UMC Building Fund, 35 Church Lane, Gum Spring, Va., 23065. Online guestbook is available at www.lacyfh.com. |
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s at Saint Timothy Lutheran Church of Norfolk. Gene became a real inspiration to everyone who knew him. Family, friends, healthcare providers, co-workers and everyone else he came in contact with benefited from his love of life, eternal optimism and great sense of humor. The world was definitely a better place with Gene in it. Gene will be remembered by his family as a true gentleman. He was an inspiration to his children and grandchildren and a caring and loving husband. A funeral will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, with Pastor David Penman officiating. The burial will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made in Gene's honor to Alzheimer's Association, send to: 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17 Chicago, IL 60601-7633. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Earl B. Clemons. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707. |
ROBINSON, Marye Covington, of Hopewell, Virginia, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2008 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Marye was 84 years old. She was one of 12 children raised by her mother and father, Parthenia and Willie Covington. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Charles W. "Robbie" Robinson, who was her devoted care-giver for the past 10 years; her daughter, Gwendolyn Willard and husband, Marshall, of Richmond; her daughter-in-law, Julie Robinson of Chester; and sisters, Marjorie Covington of Ashland and June Hundley of Seabrook, Texas. She was preceded in death by her loving son, Charles Jerry Robinson. Marye will be dearly missed by friends and family and lovingly remembered as a deeply devoted wife and mother who always thought of others first and asked for very little for herself. Her talents were many and especially evident as a self-taught artist, accomplished seamstress, and outstanding cook. For many years Marye enjoyed a successful career as a Sales Manager with Miller and Rhoads, in Petersburg, where she was recognized for her excellence in sales and service. She was a dedicated member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Hopewell until Parkinson's complications kept her at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Bermuda Hundred Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wesley, Mayo Clinic in support of Parkinson's Research, Dept. of Development, P.O. Box 450, Albert Lea, Minn. 56007-9849 or your favorite charity. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
Edna L. Roff CONCORD WHARF - Edna Louise Roff, 94, died Nov. 30, 2008. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Red Bank Baptist Church. Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore, is in charge. |
s 11 a.m. Wednesday at Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va. |
will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
SADLER, Carroll W., 95, of Portsmouth, Va., died November 29, 2008, in his residence. He was born in Weems, Va. (Lancaster County), and was the son of the late George and Clara Sadler. Carroll was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Sadler. He retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard with 36 years of service, and was a member of Claybrook Baptist Church and an avid craftsman. Carroll is survived by a son, James Woodrow Sadler Sr. of Ruther Glen, Va.; a daughter, Nancy Sadler Miller of Hartfield, Va.; a sister, Alma Sadler Dunaway of Portsmouth, Va.; a grandson, James "Jay" W. Sadler Jr. of Columbia, S.C.; a granddaughter, Stephanie Sadler Walston of Farnham, Va.; and nine great- grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008, in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Tuesday from 11 to 12 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com. |
Monday, December 1, 2008, at 4 p.m. in the Luther Memorial Lutheran Church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. |
In Loving Memory of Edwin David SAUNDERS 12-1-62 6-29-07, Today is your birthday, darling,, But one without candles and cake;, The second you are, spending in Heaven,, And with grief our hearts almost break., We miss you more each day., Love always, Dad, Mom, Janet, Glenn, Josh, Taylor,, Whitney & Gracelyn |
s 2 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008, at Summersett Baptist Church. Arrangements by ColbertMoran Funeral Home, Gretna. |
Louise Adcock Jamison Shaw, 94, of Salem, Va., passed away Friday, November 28, 2008. She was born January 18, 1914 in Buckingham County, Va., a daughter of the late William H. and Birdie Lou Ragland Adcock. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, David Homer Jamison and George W. Shaw, thirteen brothers and sisters, and a son-in-law, Tom Farley. She is survived by three daughters, Norma Jamison Francisco and husband, Jimmy, of Salem, Judith (Judy) Jamison Voigt and husband, Allan, of Mentor, Ohio and Mary Lou Jamison Farley, of Roanoke; five grandchildren and spouses, Ann and Louis Ashamallah, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Valerie Voigt, of Bay Village, Ohio, Kari and Darin Elam, of Eastlake, Ohio, Erik Voigt and fianc�e, Alexandra White, of Chicago, Ill and David and Jodie Farley, of Roanoke; great-grandchildren, Kyle and Logan Ashamallah and Reagan Farley; sisters-in-law, Muriel Craig and Vivian Adcock; extended family, Margie Shaw Gish and husband, Mike, of Norfolk, Nancy Shaw Zeigler and husband, Wayne, of Big Island and all of their families; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Tressie Lyle., s will be conducted 3 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008 at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, with the Rev. Janet Denton officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem., The family of Mrs. Shaw would like to thank Dr. Ross Murchison and Dr. Daniel Tu for their care and concern. Also the family would like to thank the staff of the Mt. Pavilion S.P.C.U., for the care of our mother and their many kindnesses. At the request of Mrs. Shaw, the family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in her name to the Catawba-Mason Cove Rescue Squad or to a charity of your choice. |
s 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 1, 2008, at the Blacksburg United Methodist Church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. |
Mrs. Ethel C. Simpson formerly of 112 Clearfield Circle, Colonial Heights, Va., died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at Golden Living Center, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Elizabeth Redd Singleton, 82, of Winston-Salem, N.C. passed away Saturday November 29, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. |
James F. (Jim "Dead Eye") Slaughter, 68, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at his residence. He was the son of the late John Lee and Mary Fitts Slaughter. Jim was an avid hunter and belonged to the Sapony Creek Hunt Club. He is survived by his wife, Grace B. Slaughter; a son, John Slaughter and wife, Edwina; two grandchildren, Daniel and Amber Slaughter; three brothers, William, John and Charlie Slaughter; two sisters, Helen Martin and Jean Henson. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at Asbury United Methodist Cemetery, McKenney with the Rev. Donald Joyner officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
SLAUGHTER, Virginia Rodgers, of Glen Allen, Va., went to meet her sweet Jesus on November 29, 2008. She is survived by her four children, Robert Joseph Oxendine, Ronald Lee Oxendine, Lester Ray Slaughter and Jeanette Sue Dudley, all of Richmond, Va.; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren from Richmond; one brother, Jesse E. Shifflett of Hampton, Va.; three sisters, Ethel M. Shifflett of Dyke, Va., Mary S. Page of Richmond and Fannie S. Morris of Hampton. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 2, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where a funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
SLUSHER, Miss Edith P., 90, formerly of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2008 in Richmond. She was born January 25, 1918 in Floyd County, to Roger Oliver Slusher and Pearl Sutphin Slusher. During World War II, she worked for the War Department in Washington and later retired from the Defense Department at Bellwood. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Chapter R, P.E.O. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Robert N. Shelor (Mary Lou); and brother, R.O. Slusher Jr. Survivors include sisters, Mrs. Hugh Simmons (Neva) of Willis, Miss Ruth Ann Slusher of Floyd and Mrs. Robert L. McDanel (Judy) of Richmond; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Maberry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Avenue, Richmond, Va. or Willis United Methodist Church, 5671 Floyd Highway S., Willis, Va., 24380. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be sent to www.maberryfuneralhome.com. |
for Erwin Lee Smith will be held at 3 p.m. today in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. |
Sorocinsky, Florence - Florence Sorocinsky Florence Sorocinsky, age 92, passed away on Thursday November 27, 2008 at Northern Virginia Hospice in Arlington, Virginia. Survivors include a daughter, .... |
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William Sparks Jr., 80, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Aliza Sparks; and brothers, Joseph Sparks and John Edward Enoch. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Angeline Sparks; daughter, Mellie Huffman and her husband Mike; sons, Larry D. Sparks and his wife Christine and William Joshua Sparks III; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a close friend, Joseph Robinson. He was retired from Fruit Growers Express railroad. He was also a truck driver and a vinyl siding mechanic, and an active member of the Abundant Life Pentecostal Church in Prince George for numerous years. The family will receive friends at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. Sixth Ave., Hopewell, Va., on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at 1 p.m.Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Abundant Life Pentecostal Church 6500 Middle Road Prince George, VA 23875. Interment to follow at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be registered at www.nelsencares.com. |
s will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 12 noon at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Les Trail officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. |
at the church. The family requests memorial donations in Dot's name be made to either the Red Valley United Methodist Church, 20 Red Valley Road, Boones Mill, Va. 24065 or to the Good Samaritan hospice, 382 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. To send condolences online, please visit www.lynchfuneralhome.com. |
Ronda Gelb Stein NORFOLK - Ronda Gelb Stein passed away Nov. 30, 2008. She is at peace. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Evelyn Gelb (New York City); sister, Renee Roth (Bayshore, N.Y.); daughter, Andra Stein (Norfolk); son and daughter-in-law, Stuart and Joy Stein; two adorable grandchildren, Jennifer and Stacey Stein (Potomac, Md.); as well as a loving and extended family, including brothers-in-law, Jerry Stein (Norfolk) and Nathan Zipperman (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.); sister-in-law, Katherine Kapler (Palm Desert, Calif.); and nieces and nephews around the country. Ronnie moved to Norfolk from Brooklyn, N.Y., to marry the love of her life, Herbert Stein, in 1956. She fell in love with the community, and the community fell in love with her. Ronnie raised a loving family, and supported Herbert in building the Stein family business. Ronnie will always be remembered as a kind and caring person. She never had a bad thing to say about anyone and was always supportive and caring for others. Ronnie always put others first. Of course, none of that was true at the Mah Jong table, where she ruled for years. Her smile would light up the sky on even the darkest days. It is said some things are too good to be true, but she really was. The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., 1501 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, and led by Rabbi Arthur Ruberg and Cantor Gordon Piltch. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Congregation Beth El, 422 Shirley Ave., Norfolk, VA 23517., Charities |
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. |
will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Bethany United Methodist Church, Burkeville, Va. |
s will be conducted Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Bethel Chapel, in Clendennin, with burial following in Birchlawn Burial Park, in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St., in Pembroke, Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com. |
TAYLOR, Mrs. Della Mary Parker, of Richmond, departed this life November 27, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother, Corrine W. Taylor; son, Raymond M. Taylor; and daughter, Sorita Taylor Quarles. She is survived by daughter, Barbara D. Hill; a host of grandchildren and great- grandchildren; two aunts, Merenda E. Morgan of Baltimore, Md. and Lena A. Williams of East Orange N.J.; son-in-law, Edward Lee Quarles; a devoted friend, Alfred G. Miller; and her extended family, Dr. and Mrs Earl M. Brown, Dr. Johnnye Massenburg, Vonzel Coppage and Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary Street, where remains will lie in state 1 hour prior funeral time. Dr. Earl M. Brown, pastor, officiating. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. Family and friends assemble at the church at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fifth Baptist Church Building Fund. Online Condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
Eula Cox Thomas, 62, of Salem, Va., passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, 540-389-5441. |
THOMAS, James R. "Jimmy" of Richmond departed this life November 25, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Lillie Thomas; and one grandson, Derrick Conner. He is survived by his wife, Clementine Thomas; three daughters, Valerie Conner, Vanessa Pollard (Barry) and Felicia Anthony (Willie); one son, James L. Thomas Sr. (Aura); two brothers, Bernard Thomas (Jean) and Willie Thomas Jr. (Beverly); 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, three stepdaughters, one stepson; a devoted friend, Sylvester (Bubba) Dabney, a host other family and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 2, at 1 p.m. Bishop John L.Harris Sr. officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
Willie R. Thomas Sr. of Ettrick, departed this life Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at McGuire Veterans Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1933, to the late Willie Thomas and the late Lucretia Wilson Thomas in Littig, Texas. Mr. Thomas graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Elgin, Texas, in 1952. He attended Prairie View A&M College and graduated from Chapman College with a B.A. in Business Administration/Economics. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in November 1954, and married the former Pearlie Mae Brown on Jan.15, 1955. During his long and successful military career, Mr. Thomas rose to the rank of chief warrant officer, senior grade, CW-3 and traveled extensively throughout the United States, Germany, France and Vietnam, where he served two combat tours. He earned many commendations, awards and decorations during his distinguished service in the Army, including the Meritorious Service Medal, three Army Commendation Medals and three Bronze Star Medals. After retiring from military service in 1975, he worked as a civilian for the Headquarters Defense Commissary Agency, U.S. Department of Defense at Fort Lee where he received additional commendations and awards. He retired from the Agency in Sept. 1995. Following retirement from civil service, he devoted several years to making prize-winning Texas barbecue as the owner of Thomas' Bar-B-Q in Ettrick. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and was raised as a Master Mason in Mt. Nebo #43 in Petersburg. He was also a member of the Benedict Civic Club Inc., and past member of the Chesterfield County Camp Baker Board of Directors. An avid athlete since childhood, sports was an integral part of Mr. Thomas' life. He served as a football, basketball and baseball coach for the Ettrick Youth Sports Association (EYSA) and also served as the association's third and seventh president. Working with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation, he expanded and improved the amenities at Ettrick Park and also established an annual festival for the community at the park. He was preceded in death by his brothers, L.D Thomas and Roy Dale Thomas. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Mrs. Pearlie M. Thomas of Ettrick; one son, Will R. Thomas II and daughter-in-law, Erica Nash-Thomas of Springdale, Md.; one sister, Louise Thomas Green of Los Angeles; a sister- and brother-in-law, Geneva and Haywood McNeil of Austin, Texas; brother-in-law Clifford Brown of Houston; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m.Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax St., Petersburg, with the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr., pastor, officiating. Interment with full Military Honors in the Arlington National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:30- 7:30 p.m. at the Chapel of the JM Wilkerson Funeral Establishment where the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity will also conduct their Omega Service. The family will also receive friends at the residence and may also be contacted by calling (804) 526-4028. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Thomas online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Costoline Ayers Turner, 84, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. |
2 p.m. Wednesday at Blackberry Baptist Church. Arrangements by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett. |
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VASS, Harry, of Richmond, departed this life November 29, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
Esther E. Walker MAPLE - Esther Evans Walker, 87, of the 3400 block of Caratoke Hwy., died Nov. 29, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel. |
s will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 2714 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth. Bishop Curtis E. Edmonds Sr. will officiate. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at |
Mr. Wesley Wesson Jr., of 1032 Sixth St., Petersburg, Va., died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at his residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the White Family Cemetery, Tyner, N.C. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., is in charge. |
. Friends may call on Monday afternoon for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com. |
will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008, at St. Philip Lutheran Church, with the Rev. David Derrick and the Rev. Kelly Derrick officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Following the committal, the family will receive friends at a reception at the church. Margaret and the family wish to express their appreciation to Dr. Robert Amick , the staff of Loyalton for their loving care, and Good Samaritan Hospice caregivers Ginny, Michelle, Jean, and Marvin. In lieu of flowers it was Margaret's wish for memorials to be made to St. Philip Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or to Good Samaritan Hospice. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. |
Odie Carson Wilkins, Jr., age 80, of Darvills, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. He was born Nov. 3, 1928, to Odie C. Wilkins Sr. and Jennie Cliborne Wilkins. Odie was retired from Civil Service at Fort Lee and was a retired command sergeant major of U. S. Army Reserves with over 25 years having served his country in World War II and Korean War. He was a charter member of the Darvills Ruritan Club and past finance officer of Dinwiddie Post # 149 of the American Legion. He was predeceased in death by his sisters, Mildred Wilkins and Louise W. Ozmore, and a grandson, Christopher Wayne Wilkins. Odie is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Traylor Wilkins; two sons and their wives, Donald Wayne Wilkins and Carolyn Bishop Wilkins of Sutherland; David Lee Wilkins and Shirley Moncure Wilkins of Blackstone; three grandchildren, Brian Dean Wilkins and his wife Maria, David Irby Wilkins and Anne Blair Wilkins; two great-grandsons, Christopher and Luca Wilkins; two step-grandchildren, James and Andrew King; nephew, Ralph Laverne Ozmore and his wife Mary; two nieces, Patricia Ozmore Thackston and husband, Alton; Lydia Ozmore Henry and husband Jim; many cousins and friends. The family will receive friends Monday, Dec. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, 1826 Cox Road, Business U.S. Route 460 near Blackstone. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at the Sharon Baptist Church in Darvills, where he was a lifelong member and deacon for over 50 years. Interment will follow with full military honors in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sharon Baptist Church, 4111 Darvills Road, Blackstone, VA 23824 or Kenston Forest School, 75 Ridge Road, Blackstone, VA 23824. Online registry and condolences may be made at www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com. |
WILKINS, Odie Carson Jr., age 80, of Darvills, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 29, 2008. He was born November 3, 1928 to Odie C. Wilkins Sr. and Jennie Cliborne Wilkins. Odie was retired from Civil Service at Ft. Lee and was a retired Command Sergeant Major of U. S. Army Reserves with over 25 years, having served his country in World War II and the Korean War. He was a charter member of the Darvills Ruritan Club and past Finance Officer of Dinwiddie Post # 149 of the American Legion. He was predeceased in death by his sisters, Mildred Wilkins and Louise W. Ozmore; and a grandson, Christopher Wayne Wilkins. Odie is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Traylor Wilkins; two sons and their wives, Donald Wayne Wilkins and Carolyn Bishop Wilkins of Sutherland, David Lee Wilkins and Shirley Moncure Wilkins of Blackstone; three grandchildren, Brian Dean Wilkins and his wife, Maria, David Irby Wilkins and Anne Blair Wilkins; two great-grandsons, Christopher and Luca Wilkins; two stepgrandchildren, James and Andrew King; nephew, Ralph Laverne Ozmore and his wife, Mary; two nieces, Patricia Ozmore Thackston and husband, Alton; Lydia Ozmore Henry and husband, Jim; many cousins and friends. The family will receive friends, Monday, December 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, 1826 Cox Rd., Bus. Hwy. 460 near Blackstone. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at the Sharon Baptist Church, in Darvills, where he was a lifelong member and deacon for over 50 years. Interment will follow with full military honors in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sharon Baptist Church, 4111 Darvills Road, Blackstone, Va. 23824 or Kenston Forest School, 75 Ridge Rd., Blackstone, Va. 23824. Online registry and condolences may be made at www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com. |
WILLIAMS, Kristy Kirby, 35, of Mechanicsville, departed this life Friday November 28, 2008. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold and Audrey Meador and Pierman L. Sr. and Lou Ellen Kirby. She is survived by her husband, Chris Williams; four children, Kenneth M. DuVall, Kristen E. DuVall, William J. "Trey" DuVall, and Eric A. DuVall; her mother, Kathryn Lavoie and husband, Allen Lavoie; father, Kenneth Ray Kirby and wife, Christine A. Kirby; two sisters, Kathryn Ellen Bullock and husband, Bryan, and Karisa Kirby. Also six nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. A special thank you to her aunt, Molly Pinner, for all of her love and care. Kristy was a Hanover County School bus driver. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, and where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, Mechanicsville, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the DuVall Children's Fund, c/o E.V.B. Bank, Old Church Office, 4241 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. |
WILLIAMS, Clarence F. Sr. "Mickey," departed this life November 25, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Lula B. Williams; seven children, Clarence F. Jr., Maurice C. (Laura), Anne M., Jennifer (Moe), Jessica, Miracle, Raekwon Williams; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one sister, Christine Williams of New York; sister-in-law, Shirley Williams of North Carolina; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where the family will receive friends Monday (tonight) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 14 W. Duval St. Rev. Tyrone Nelson officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. The remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. |
s 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Chapel. |
s will be conducted from Snow Creek Christian Church 1 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Jim Compton and the Rev. Berlin Hanks officiating. Interment will follow in Snow Creek Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Snow Creek Christian Church, 4970 Snow Creek Road, Martinsville, Va. 24112. Her family will be receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church and other times at the home of Mrs. Wingfield. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount. |
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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s will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, with the Rev. Tom Thomas and the Rev. Steve Parker officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. Friends may call Monday after 12 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. |
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WOODSON, Pauline, of Glen Allen, Va. departed this life November 26, 2008. She is survived by her husband, George Woodson; and two foster sons, Thomas Woodson and Douglas Smith. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va., where the family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, from 6 to 7 p.m. and where funeral services will be held Wednesday, 12 noon. Interment, Roselawn Memory Gardens, Glen Allen, Va. |
John Thomas Wren, 39, of Vinton, passed away Saturday November 29, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel. |
WRIGHT, Custis Carter, 95, of Lakewood Retirement Community, died Sunday, November 30, 2008. She was a native of Amherst County, Va. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Tyree Lawson "Bud" Wright of Richmond; her two daughters, Betsy Shires of Richmond and Susan W. Faulconer and husband, Mark of Madison Heights; and three grandchildren, Emily Lawson and husband, James Williams of Atlanta, Charles and William Cash of Madison Heights. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Custis Wright was a graduate of Randolph Macon Women's College with a B.S. in Chemistry. She taught in the Amherst County schools and was a chemist for American Cyanamid Co. in Piney River, Va. Memorial service will be held at Ascension Episcopal Church, 253 S. Main St., Amherst, Va. 24521-0810 at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ascension Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 810, Amherst, Va. 24521-0810 or a charity of your choice. |
will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1500 Sewells Point Road, Norfolk, with the Rev. Fred Braswell officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Charities |
Ida Irene Young VIRGINIA BEACH - Ida Irene Young, 103, went to be with her Lord Nov. 30, 2008. She was born in Beckley, W.Va., on Jan. 15, 1905, to the late Alice Ashworth and Dan Griffith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Draper Young and by her two sons, Howard Daniel and Billy Ross Young. She leaves to mourn her passing, celebrate her life and carry on her legacy three sons, Henry Albert Young and his wife Wheat, Alvin Raymond Young and his wife Beatrice and Robert Vernon Young; two daughters, Betty Wills and her husband John Calvin and Ida Jane Curfman and her husband Robert; 21 grandchildren, 51 great- grandchildren and 31 great- great-grandchildren. She was a gifted seamstress and retired as manager of the Tailor Shop at the Naval Air Station. Ida deeply loved her family, her extended family and her church. She was a founding member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church in Norfolk and Bayside Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. She was loved by everyone who knew her. Ida was a rare treasure and she will be missed. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Bayside Baptist Church. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. You may offer condolences at www.mem.com., Charities |
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