will be conducted Friday at 4 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, with Pastor Vince Antonucci officiating. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
to follow at 4:30 p.m. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to the USO. |
AGEE, Kathy Bailey, 49, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard E. "Bo" Bailey. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Danny Agee; son, Joshua D. Agee; daughter, Emily N. Agee; mother, Gerald Blanchard Bailey of Windsor, Va.; brother, R. David Bailey and his wife, Asha, of Glen Allen, and their children, Michael P. and Nicole E.; and mother and father-in-law, James and Jean Agee of Chesterfield. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She was also owner of Agee Transcription. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, with a memorial service to follow at 4:30 p.m. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to the USO. |
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Robert Donald (Bob) Akers, 79, of Pulaski, Va., Shiloh Community, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va., Charities |
s will be held in Grand Rapids, Mich., at 2 p.m. Saturday in Pine Hill Cemetery. |
Oliver Askew Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Oliver "Lil Jr." Askew Jr., 58, of the 1800 block of Heathside Court, departed this life Monday, Dec. 1, 2008. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Avenue Chapel. |
Mr. James Vincent Atkins, age 41, of 554 Petty St., Petersburg, departed this life Saturday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA. Medical Center, Richmond. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas Atkins. James was the youngest of seven children and was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Meade Atkins. He was a graduate of Dinwiddie High School and served in the United States Army. He was an employee at Smurfit (Stone–Container) for several years until his declining health. He was a member of Galilee Baptist Church in Stony Creek. Mr. Atkins leaves to cherish his memories his devoted parents, Robert and Sarah G. Atkins; one son, Tyrese J. Atkins, all of Petersburg; five sisters, Charlotte (Jerry) Tazewell, Linda Atkins of Stony Creek, Sandra (Herbert) Wyatt, Phyllis (John) Harris of Dinwiddie and Jannice (Walter) Jones of Waverly; one brother, John T. Atkins of Petersburg; a mother-in-law, Embria Meade of Carson; two sisters-in-law, Cassandra Mottammed, Jessica R. Meade of Petersburg; two brothers-in-law, Giles (Tonya) Meade of Dinwiddie and Edward Meade of Carson; a grandmother, Bertha L. Boisseau of Stony Creek; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at Galilee Baptist Church, 12392 Lee Ave., Stony Creek, with the Rev. Linwood James officiating. Interment will follow in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Family and friends will assemble at 20203 Halligan Park Road, Carson, at 10 a.m. on the day of the service. The family may be contacted at (434) 246-5796. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, now serving from three locations; (804) 732-7841. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
BAILEY, Katherine Cottrell, 80, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2008. She was born in Hampton, Va., and grew up in Richmond, Va. She was a graduate of John Marshall High School. She had been a resident of the Peninsula for more than 40 years. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Albert Adgate "Bill" Bailey Jr. of Grafton; daughter, Melanie Bailey Costello and her husband, John; and granddaughter, Caitlin, all of Richmond; sister, Emma Claywell of Cumberland, Va.; and a large extended family. Friends are invited to visit from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, December 5, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, where a celebration of her life service will follow at 4 p.m. Interment will be Monday, December 8, 1 p.m., in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Piltos Lane, Richmond, Va. 23222. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Service arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, Virginia 23666. |
will be held 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 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 or to the Southwest Virginia Emmaus Community. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
will be held at the Manteo Masonic Lodge No. 521, 301 Virginia Dare Blvd. (Highway 64/264), Manteo, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at 10 a.m. with internment following at Ramp 27 on Hatteras Island, N.C. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group, 245 Woodland Drive, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 or the Kitty Hawk Fire Dept., P.O. Box 207, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit, to sign the online register., Charities |
Iris Bennett, 69, of Ferrum, Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
of his Lord, Jesus Christ. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Alice Carawan Berry; his two sons, Ronald Wayne Berry and Ricky Grey Berry; his two daughters-in-law, Deborah Susan Howard Berry and Ivy Catherine Howard Berry; his five grandchildren, David, Michael, Bethany, Ashley and Jessie; his three great- grandchildren, Tristan, Bradley and Makenzie; and his sister, Annette Berry Mercer. Services for Capt. Berry will be held in Holloman-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, Thursday at 11 a.m. and will be presided by Pastor Dan Davey. Pastor Bill Charnock will conduct the ceremony. There will be a private burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Capt. Berry's family will receive visitors at the funeral home today from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Charities |
BEVERLY, Cornelia Leona, 98, a retired Richmond Public School teacher, entered eternal rest on October 25, 2008. A memorial service will be held at Moore Street Baptist Church, 1408 W. Leigh Street, on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. |
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Harry F. Bloxom ONANCOCK - Harry Frank Bloxom, 80, died Dec. 1, 2008. A funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. in Williams-Parksley Funeral Home, Parksley. |
s will be Sunday, the day of his 72nd birthday, at 5 p.m. in Christ Episcopal Church, 5th Street, SW and West Pioneer, in Puyallup, Wash. Interment with full military honors will be at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 Southeast 240th St., Kent, Wash., Monday at 2:15 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blinded Veterans Association, 477 H St. Northwest, Washington, DC 20001-2694 or online at, . Please leave condolences online at, . Arrangements with Funeral Alternatives of Washington, (360)753-1065. |
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BOWLING, Jean W., 85, of Richmond, passed away November 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Hays Bowling. She is survived by four children, Dianne B. Cardwell and husband, Frank F. Cardwell Jr., of King George, Vicki B. Terry and husband, John Terry, of Richmond, Richard H. Bowling and wife, Ruth Bowling, of Chesterfield, and Roger L. Bowling and wife, Joan Bowling, of Richmond; two brothers, Don L. Wilson of Oak Hill, W. Va., and William L. Wilson of Fayetteville, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bowling served in the U. S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve during World War II, where she was stationed in Arlington, Va. She was a member of Ginter Park Baptist Church for over 50 years. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Woody Funeral Home - Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Rd., and where services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad. |
will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Crestview Memorial Cemetery, Roanoke Rapids. Massey Funeral Home, Roanoke Rapids, is in charge. |
will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Kings Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Wythe County. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Simpson Funeral Home. 366-0707., Charities |
s. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements., Charities |
will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel., Charities |
will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Rosewood Memorial Park. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Charities |
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Roy Smith Burton, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at his residence. He was the son of the late Blair and Juanita Rice Burton. Mr. Burton was a member of the Colonial Heights Baptist Church. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, retired manager of the Colonial Heights Safeway after 45 years, a member of the Colonial Heights Senior Golf Association, the Colonial Heights American Legion Post 284, and a past president of the Colonial Heights Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife, Drema L. Burton; three children and their spouses, Patty and Keith Gates of Prince George, Kenny and Cindy Grant of Colonial Heights, and Sharon and Alan Boyd of Chesterfield; three grandchildren, Ryan and Brittany Grant, and Grant Boyd; a longtime special friend, Sidney Watkins of Colonial Heights. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Randall Hahn officiating. Entombment Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice, 840 W. Roslyn Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
BURTON, Richard Jr., of Richmond, departed this life November 30, 2008. He is survived by his two children, Richard Burton III and Deborah Burton; sister, Flora Green (John W.); five aunts, four uncles, several nieces and nephews, a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where funeral services will be held Thursday, December 4, at 1:30 p.m. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
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Gerald Heywood Caffee CHESAPEAKE - Gerald "Jerry" Heywood Caffee, 71, died Dec. 1, 2008. He was a native of Norfolk, a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and the sub safe director for SUPSHIP, Newport News. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech and a member of ASME. Jerry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jo Ann Caffee; two sons, Scott Caffee and his wife Jennifer of Northville, Mich., and Mark Caffee and his wife Theresa of Chesapeake; five grandchildren, Christopher, Tyler, Peyton, Madison and Ashley; a sister, Jane Skelton and her husband Arden of Chesapeake; a brother, Fred W. Caffee and his wife Sharon of Chesapeake; sister-in-law, Sue Spring of Suffolk; nephew, Joshua; and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Rebecca and Leigh M. Caffee. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Aldersgate United Methodist Church by the Rev. David Drinkard with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will receive friends in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, today from 7 to 8 p.m. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home or memorial contributions may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Condolences can be made online at |
for procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at |
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s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, December 5, 2008, at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, S.W., Blacksburg, Va., Charities |
Ann K. Casey, 66, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Charities |
Irene Seaman Cash, of Vesuvius, Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Brandon Oaks Retirement Community. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, 1706 Grandin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24015. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
s will be conducted today at 2 p.m. in Westlawn Cemetery by the Rev. F. Joe Griffith. Military honors will be provided by William Clarence Jackson VFW Post 6060. To sign the online guest register, please visit, . Twiford's Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, is assisting the Chandler family., Charities |
Isaac Clark CHESAPEAKE - Isaac "Jabo" Clark, of the 400 block of Cobblewood Bend, died Nov. 24, 2008. A wake will be held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. in Fitchett Funeral Home Chapel. |
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Artiste Tyrone Clarke NORFOLK - Artiste Tyrone Clarke, 11 months, of the 1400 block of West Little Creek Road, went home to be with the Lord Nov. 24, 2008. He was born at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Cierra Ford and Marquis Clarke of Norfolk; brother, Denali Ford of Norfolk; grandparents, Debra Aikens (Albert) of Florida, Sherita Lewis of Virginia Beach and Wayne Clarke of Atlanta; great-grandparents, Ardie Ford of Florida and Dolores Wiggins of Chesapeake; a host of relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Cathedral of Faith Church of God In Christ. Interment will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is in charge of arrangements. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family guestbook at |
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.com. The Coffey family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., Charities |
11 a.m. December 6, 2008, St. James Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 366-0707., Charities |
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Sheldon M. Congleton CHESAPEAKE - Sheldon M. Congleton, 69, passed away Nov. 30, 2008. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. today in the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 1146 Rodgers St., Chesapeake. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Norfolk. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at |
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Mr. Alaska J. Cotman, of 7630 Church Lane, Charles City, died Dec. 1, 2008, at his residence. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com |
Beulah Harvey Couch, 81, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424., Charities |
Carl Courtright VIRGINIA BEACH - Retired U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps Capt. Carl Courtright, 79, passed away peacefully, attended to by his loving family Nov. 16, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Ann Williams Courtright; his parents, Harry and Ruby Courtright; brother, Richard and sisters, Ruth and Helen. Capt. Courtright was a graduate of Shelbyville High School, 1947, attended the United States Naval Academy graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Graduate education included Rensselaer Poly Institute, 1955, master's degree in civil engineering, and the University of Illinois, 1962, master's degree in structural and nuclear engineering. Capt. Courtright served in the United States Navy for 30 years, retiring in 1979, and received numerous awards including the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V, Silver Star, and Legion of Merit. After retirement from the military, he worked for the Hampton Roads Sanitation District retiring in 1990. Left to celebrate his life are his son, Dr. Michael Richard Courtright and wife Cynthia; his daughter, Julie Ann Carter and husband Gary; grandchildren, Kristin, Jennifer, Jason, Christopher and Michael Ryan; and great-granddaughter, Emma Jayne. Following cremation in Virginia Beach, Capt. Courtright will be taken back to his home town, Shelbyville, Ill., in the spring of 2009 for internment., Charities |
1 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008, Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Collins McKee Stone, Martinsville Chapel., Charities |
Bonnie Dale Craig, 57, of Bedford, Va., died on Sunday, November 30, 2008. Funeral 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Timber Ridge Baptist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., Charities |
s. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
In Loving Memory of Our Very Special Daughter and Sister Leslie Michelle CRAWFORD 12/3/1984 6/13/1998, "When someone you love, becomes a memory,, the memory becomes a treasure", Today is your 11th Heavenly Birthday, and your 24th Earthly Birthday, but to us you will always be remembered as our 13 year old sweet girl, who left us way too soon. We remember your love of Stars, Rainbows, and singing "Happy Birthday." Celebrate in Heaven with family members you have joined and friends Katie and Ryan. When we see rainbows, we feel your presence and know you are safe and watching over us nightly through the star light. Send more rainbows to remind all who knew you and miss you that you were a treasure., Happy Birthday, Miss Leslie, Love You and Miss You, Mommy, Daddy, Jeremy, Amy, Nicholas, Bradley and Barbara, Charities |
CURETON, George M., departed this life November 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Marion L. Cureton and sister, Dr. Grace Stanford. He is survived by his son, Timothy Cureton; daughters, Toren Cureton Austin (David); five grandchildren; mother, Margie T. Cureton; two sisters, Helen Cureton and Kathryn Johnston (Alva); a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral rights will be conducted on Thursday, 12 noon at Holy Rosery Catholic Church, 3300 R Street. Monsenior Walter Barrett Jr. officiating. Interment Washington Memorial Park (Sandston). Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. |
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Tanya Davenport NORFOLK - Tanya Davenport, of the 900 block of Trice Terrace, died Nov. 29, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Gethsemane Community Fellowship Church. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, in the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke, Va., Charities |
Dallas E. Dilday NORFOLK - Dallas Edward Dilday, 75, of the 900 block of Ocean View Ave., died Nov. 29, 2008, in Norfolk Health Care Center. Mr. Dilday was born in Norfolk, a son of the late Dallas Lee and Celestin Anna Brady Dilday. He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and the Norfolk Jaycees. He was a 1950 graduate of Norview High School and attended Old Dominion University. Dallas was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He retired as an accountant and from Nansemond on the Bay. Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Anita D. Bene of Norfolk, a niece, two nephews and four great-nieces. A graveside celebration of Mr. Dilday's life will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Cool Spring Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Robert May officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the , 930B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. Garrett Funeral Home, Ahoskie, N.C., is serving the Dilday family. |
Helen Campbell Divers, 84, of Montvale, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., Charities |
Robin Noelle Donnelly, 41, of Vesuvius, Va., died on Sunday, November 30, 2008. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery with Pastor James C. Ullian officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel., Charities |
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Melissa Ann Edwards, 42, of Chesterfield, Va., passed away on Dec. 1, 2008. She was a loving wife, mother and daughter, and had a deep love for animals. Mrs. Edwards was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness in Colonial Heights. She was also a dedicated school mom. Mrs. Edwards is survived by her loving husband of 11 years, Garland W. Edwards; children, Mikayla and Joshua Edwards, Trinity Perrine and husband, Terry, of Prince George, and Andrea Melton of Hopewell; stepchildren, Angela and Grant Edwards of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Karis and Kaden Perrine; mother, Colleen Moody of Hopewell; father; William Moody of Emporia; and sisters, Stephanie Smith of Cary, N.C., Leeanne Williams and Leslie Smith, both of Hopewell. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, in the funeral home chapel, with interment following in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions are made to Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness of Colonial Heights or to your local S.P.C.A. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
EDWARDS, Melissa Ann, 42, of Chesterfield, Va., passed away on December 1, 2008. She was a loving wife, mother and daughter and had a deep love for animals. Mrs. Edwards was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Colonial Heights. She was also a dedicated school mom. Mrs. Edwards is survived by her loving husband of 11 years, Garland W. Edwards; children, Mikayla and Joshua Edwards, Trinity Perrine and husband, Terry, of Prince George, and Andrea Melton of Hopewell; stepchildren, Angela and Grant Edwards of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Karis and Kaden Perrine; mother, Colleen Moody of Hopewell; father, William Moody of Emporia; and sisters, Stephanie Smith of Cary, N.C., Leeanne Williams and Leslie Smith, both of Hopewell. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with interment following in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Colonial Heights or to your local S.P.C.A. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
Altheia Edwards-Brooks NORFOLK - Altheia Edwards-Brooks, of the 3000 block of Tidewater Drive, died Nov. 29, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Bethany Baptist Church. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. |
will be held Friday at 3 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel. |
Ursula Therese Ely, 70, of Hopewell, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, in John Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. Ely was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Roswitha Ely. She is survived by her husband, Walter Edward Ely; daughter, Inge Mae Crause and husband, Justin; two grandchildren, Ross Edward Tennant and wife, Sara, and Randall Eli Tennant; a great-great-granddaughter, Arawyn Cassandra Tennant; brother, Horst Kaiser; sister, Roswitha Andersen; and nephew, Elbey Cole. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Ave., Hopewell, Va. Funeral services and interment will be private. Condolences may be registered at www.nelsencares.com. |
Eskew, Jewel William - Jewel William Eskew Jewel William Eskew, died on Sunday November 30, 2008 at Ruxton Health Center of Woodbridge. He is survived by his daughter, .... |
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will be held in Twiford's Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, Friday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of the U.S., 2100 L St., NW, Washington, DC 20037. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit, to sign the online register., Charities |
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s 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, Alleghany Church of Christ. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Charities |
will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made to the family at, Charities |
FIELDS, Lois Ruth Jinkins, age 93, passed away November 30, 2008 at Westminster Canterbury, Richmond. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Herman R. Fields and by her parents, William Y. and Mabel M. Jinkins. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara F. Lucord and son-in-law, L.R. Lucord Jr.; and by her son, Thomas R. Fields and daughter-in-law, Lila C. Fields. She is also survived by her five loving grandchildren, Diane Fields Capozzalo and her husband, Chris, Justin Fields, Bruce Lucord, Mark Lucord and Jennifer L. Boykin and her husband, Bruce. She is also survived and dearly loved by her six great-grandchildren, Sarah Lucord, Kara Lynne Lucord, Mitchell Lucord, with whom she shares a birthday, Jonathan Boykin, Ben Boykin and Charlie Boykin. She also leaves many nieces and nephews whom she adored. Lois grew up in Ashland, Va. and graduated from Farmville State Teachers' College, now Longwood University, where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority. She worked for many years as a librarian for the Virginia State Library in Richmond. Lois was also actively involved in the life of Battery Park Christian Church for 50 years. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 3 at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. A graveside service at 11 a.m., Thursday, in Hollywood Cemetery will be private. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel of Westminster Canterbury, 1600 Westbrook Ave. at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 4 with a reception for everyone on the Roof Terrace immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Fellowship Fund of Westminster Canterbury Foundation, 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227 or to the Battery Park Christian Church Memorial Fund, 4201 Brook Rd., Richmond, Va. 23227. |
FOGG, Elizabeth Spencer, 83, of Manquin, died peacefully November 30, 2008. Born in Buckingham County, Va., she was the daughter of Robert and Ruby Spencer. Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Whitt Fogg. Known as Elizabeth, Momma, Nanny and Aunt Bitty-Bet, her spirit lives on in her children and their spouses, Keith and Beth Fogg, Kathy and Bill Berry and Kim and Jimmy Bell; her grandchildren, Kristin, Kevin and Kent Fogg, Micah and Amber Berry and Bethany and Rachel Bell; her devoted sisters, Janath Smith and Lidie Spencer; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her older brother, Jack Spencer. A committed member of Monument Heights Baptist Church, Elizabeth humbly served others as she lived her Christian faith. For decades, she volunteered at Henrico Doctor's Hospital on Parham. Her love touched hundreds of children whom she taught in Sunday School over the years. Nurturing and caring for her family was her joy. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Monument Heights Baptist Church, 5716 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226 on Saturday, December 6 at 1 p.m. A private interment was held for family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Monument Heights Baptist Church. |
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s at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Mani's Memorial Fund c/o Kyle and Zachi at any Navy Federal Credit Union or by mail to NFCU, P.O. Box 3000, Merrifield, VA 22119 or by calling 888-842-NFCU. Condolences may be expressed to the family at, Charities |
Fulton, Ronald - Ronald Fulton Ronald Fulton passed away on November 30, 2008 in INOVA Fairfax Hospital. He was the beloved father of Deborah M. Dempsey, Vikki .... |
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FUNAI, Joseph Willard, 93, of Richmond, passed away November 30, 2008. Born in Lynchburg on August 20, 1915, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha Louise Marshall Funai; his parents, Anthony and Clara Funai; one brother and three sisters. He is survived by a devoted daughter, Joyce A. McDaniel of Mechanicsville; and a devoted son, Joseph W. Funai and his wife, Carolyn, of Chesterfield; eight devoted grandchildren, Brenda M. Butler, Patricia M. Moss, James and Ronald McDaniel, Kathy Funai Sword, Karen F. Leffler, Bruce Funai and Chris Bryan; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a devoted niece, Margaret Conner Allen. Mr. Funai was a lifelong member of Village Presbyterian Church and served as both deacon and elder. He retired from E.I. DuPont, Richmond, Va., after 42 years. He will be remembered always by his family and friends for his deep love of them, kindness, and generosity. He is affectionately known by children of all ages as the "Candy Man." After a long courageous fight with illness, he was ready for eternal rest. The family will receive friends at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008. Interment will follow in the Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Village Presbyterian Church. |
Furr Jr., Carroll Francis - Carroll Francis Furr, Jr. Carroll Francis Furr, Jr., age 72, of South Hill, Virginia, formerly of Nokesville, Virginia died Saturday, November 29, 2008 at .... |
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Wynelle B. Gardner VIRGINIA BEACH - Wynelle Bennett Gardner passed away peacefully Nov. 29, 2008, in her Virginia Beach home of two years, Brighton Gardens. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Wyn was born Sept. 12, 1918, to "Cab" and Annie Bennett in Granite, Okla. She grew up on a small farm in the rambunctious company of numerous kinfolk. After the family moved to Dallas, Wyn worked as a drugstore photographer and then joined Delta Airlines. When she met her husband, John, she was chief ticket agent at Love Field, Dallas. They raised a family of three children and one dachshund in Fanwood, N.J. Wyn became an author and speaker with Women's Aglow during the Charismatic Movement of the church during the 60s and 70s. Her books are "The Mouse That Glowed" and "Our Growing Family." She and John retired to Virginia Beach where they spearheaded missionary support at their church, Kempsville Presbyterian. Wyn will be sorely missed by her younger brother, Stanley Bennett of Dallas; her sons, Bill Gardner of Guelph, Ontario, and John Gardner of San Diego; and her daughter, Tammy Gardner Beiderman of Virginia Beach. She has five granddaughters, one grandson and one great-granddaughter. She is now reunited with her husband, retired Air Force Col. John S. Gardner, in the presence of the Lord. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be held at 3 p.m. Jan. 12, 2009, in Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be directed to KPC Missions,, . Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Charities |
GARNER, Raymond A. Sr., 82, of Richmond, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008. He is survived by four sons, Graham, David, Wayne and Raymond Garner; one daughter, Janice Adams; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Park. |
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Early L. Gilbert, 91, of Huddleston, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston, Va., Charities |
Joseph Asbury Gillespie BREVARD - Joseph Asbury Gillespie died Nov. 29, 2008. A funeral will be in Middle Fork Baptist Church today at 11 a.m. Moore Funeral Home in charge. |
will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Oakdale Cemetery. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is in charge. |
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will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield. |
Henry J. Gottschalk Jr., 60, of Disputanta, passed away suddenly on Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. He was a native of Louisiana, and the son of the late Henry Gottschalk Sr. and Dorothy Curtis Saraceno. Mr. Gottschalk retired as vice president of sales with Brenco Bearing after 38 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Gottschalk; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Cindy Gottschalk, and Hank and Chanin Gottschalk; a stepson and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Hope Dodd; a stepdaughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Marcus Hackett; a stepson, Jason Daniel; a sister, Susan Sink; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Vera Gottschalk; seven grandchildren, Brien, Garrett, Mason and Carter Gottschalk, Jordan, Daniel and Taylor Dodd, and Cody Hackett. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at the Petersburg Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home and Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road. |
On Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, our hearts were saddened by the passing of our loved one, Paul B. Gregory Sr., affectionately known as "Big Bro." Mr. Paul B. Gregory, of 122 Kentucky Ave., Petersburg, Va., entered eternal rest at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. He celebrated 55 years of marriage to the late Pinkie Harrison Gregory. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Rosa Gregory; four brothers, Joseph, Jacob, William and Peter Gregory; three sisters, Virgie Burrow, Annie Goodwyn and Rachel Neverson; one son, Roy P. Gregory; and daughter-in-law, Julia Gregory; one granddaughter, Fredericka Joy Prather. Paul accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Little Mount Baptist Church. Paul was a self-starter, who worked many careers during his lifetime. He retired from Greenbank Construction Co. as a pipefitter, carpenter and concrete finisher. He also worked for Petersburg Area Transit for a number of years after his retirement. In his spare time, he was a barber for many family and friends in the community. He also enjoyed fishing with his sons, grandsons and nephews. In 2005, Paul was honored by Virginia State University Alumni Association with the first annual Solomon's Wisdom Award. He leaves to cherish his memory six children, James Gregory (Edith), Minister Ann G. Neverson (Claude Sr.), Deloris G. Jordan (Starrier), Paul B. Gregory (Samantha), all of Petersburg, Ralph A. Gregory (Alonda) of Chester, Va., Randy J. Gregory (Ophelia) of Detroit; 19 grandchildren, Sherri Jordan, Karen Graves (Vernon), Claude Jr. (Allison), Pamela Jordan-Farr (Tariq), Michael Gregory (Stacey), Christian Graves, Katrina Gregory, Keith Gregory, Gregory Neverson, Kenya Jordan-Courtney (Nigel), Ryan Williams, Mark Hall, Cheryl Williams (Walter), Darlene Bates (Clinton), Shaunda Cobb, LaWanda Fuller (Bernard), Alphonso Mason, Alicia Gregory and Ralph Gregory Jr.; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; three sisters, Rebecca Harrison, Sarah Griffin (Ward Sr.) and Lejest Williamson; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert Harrison (Alvera), Frances Dillard, Bessie Burrow (Robert Sr.), Louise Burrow, Edith Gregory, Josephine Gregory and Florence Thomas; and many loving and devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. We would like to thank the staff of Adult Healthcare Solutions, specifically Administrator Florence Goodwyn and caretakers Mary Johnson and Calvin Young. Also, we appreciate the services rendered by doctors, nurses and staff on duty (2nd floor east and ICU) at Southside Regional Medical Center on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name (Paul B. Gregory Sr.) to VSU Endowed Scholarship Foundation, P.O. BOX 9292, Petersburg, VA 23806. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Va. Pastor Jeffrey Reaves will officiate and the Rev. Charles W. Davis Jr., pastor of Little Mount Baptist Church, will eulogize. Interment will be in Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery, Petersburg. Relatives and friends will assemble at 122 Kentucky Ave., Petersburg, at 11 a.m. Family may be contacted at 861-3002, 721-8968 or 721-7620. Services under the direction of Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
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HARDING, Dorothy Harvey, of Richmond, widow of Leon H. Harding Jr., daughter of the late Henry W. Harvey and Bertha Gilbert Harvey Childress and preceded in death by her sister, Frances Timberlake, went to be with the Lord November 30, 2008. She is survived by her son, Leon H. Harding III and his wife, Mary Ellen of Roanoke; and daughter, B. J. Harding of Colonial Heights. Mrs. Harding was a member of Mizpah #32 OES, a member for over 40 years at First Baptist Church and a member of the Bonoth Sunday school class. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd., where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Gideons International Memorial Bibles. |
Wilton Harrington Sr. SUFFOLK - Wilton Delandery Harrington Sr., 78, passed away Dec. 2, 2008. A native of Hertford, N.C., he was the son of the late Wade Jack Harrington and Lillie Belle Williams. He retired as a machinist at the Newport News Shipyard and Dry Dock Co. He was a member of the Suffolk Church of God. Wilton served as a private in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Joyce West "Paige" Harrington of Suffolk; two daughters and a son-in-law, Catherine H. Bradshaw of Franklin and Donna Harrington Williams and Charles Williams of Sedley; two sons, Wilton D. Harrington Jr. and Marcie Harrington of Warsaw and Kenneth W. Harrington and Tammi Harrington of Connecticut; three stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Steve D. Barnes and Barbara Barnes of Windsor, Terry R. Barnes of Courtland and Richard D. Barnes and Wendy Page of Phoenix, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Jimmy R. Harrington Sr. of Suffolk. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Suffolk Church of God with the Rev. James Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Lawn Cemetery with military honors. Friends may join the family Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. for visitation at Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk. Memorial donations may be made to the Suffolk Church of God, 208 Kilby Ave., Suffolk, VA 23434 or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2727 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 104, Richmond, VA 23294. Condolences may be registered online at, Charities |
Richard J. Harris, 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., 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. |
Evelyn V. Harvey NORFOLK - Evelyn V. Harvey of the 100 block of Cromwell Parkway died Nov. 27, 2008. A funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Riddick Funeral Service. |
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s for Helen Leighton Heba will be held at 2 p.m. today in Hampton National Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. |
Valerie P. Hedrick, 35, of Narrows, Va., passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008. Services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va., Charities |
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will be held Thursday at noon in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the SPCA., Charities |
Lois M. Hines ELIZABETH CITY - Lois M. Hines, 78, of the 900 block of Parsonage St., died Dec. 1, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel. |
celebrating her life and ministry among us will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, at the Rescue Mission Chapel officiated by Dr. John A. Sylvester-Johnson. In lieu of flowers, Joan's family asks that contributions in her memory be made to the ministry of the Rescue Mission. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
Hoerter, Charles O. - Charles Otto Hoerter Charles O. Hoerter, Lt. Colonel, (Retired), passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Chuck was born June .... |
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HOLLAND, Dr. Elsie Goodwyn, 73, of 1609 Westwood Ave., Richmond, Va., peacefully transitioned from this earthly life early Sunday morning, November 30, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born July 18, 1935 to the late William H. Goodwyn Sr. and Etta R. Goodwyn. Her formative years were spent in the small town of McKenney, Va. (Dinwiddie, County) and, at an early age, Elsie confessed Christ and became a member of the Big Bethel Baptist Church. Even as a child, Elsie was very outspoken and exhibited leadership skills which laid a foundation for a fulfilling life, laden with numerous milestones and noteworthy events. She was a matriarch and self-proclaimed "trailblazer/trendsetter" in many arenas, and can be best summarized as a Passionate Educator, Politician/Civic Activist and Family Advocate. Elsie was a strong supporter and advocate of family values. She had strong ties to her family and was affectionately know as "Baby Sis", "Baby", and "Auntie." She leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband, Kenneth G. Holland; dedicated mother, Etta R. Goodwyn; four devoted siblings, William H. Goodwyn Jr. (Beatrice), Gloria G. Harvell (J. Larry), Larry M. Goodwyn (Alice) and Deborah G. Morgan (Preston); one surviving aunt, France R. Hicks (Wilbert); and one uncle, Fred F. Ragsdale; one godson, James Flannagan III. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Big Bethel Baptist Church, McKenney, with the pastor, Rev. A. L. Williams, officiating, and the Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Arlester Newsome Jr., eulogizing. Burial will commence at the Big Bethel Burial Park. Public viewing will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers and/or monetary donations can be given in memory of Dr. Elsie G. Holland to Virginia State University Alumni Association, P.O. Box 2488, Petersburg, Va. 23806 or University of Virginia Alumni Association Alumni Hall, P.O. Box 400314, Charlottesville, Va. 22904. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home. (804)478-4411. |
On Oct. 28, 2008, Louise Beckwith Holland passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Louise, a long time resident of Charlottesville, was born on July 17, 1913, in Petersburg, Va., to Dr. and Mrs. Julian Ruffin Beckwith. She survived a sister, Mary, and three brothers, Julian, Thomas and John. After she graduated from Petersburg High School, she attended one year at the state teachers' college in Harrisonburg, then she transferred to the University of Virginia School of Nursing, graduating in 1936. While she was in nursing training, she met her future husband, Dr. Charlton G. Holland Jr., who predeceased her in 2006 after 68 years of marriage. Louise was the last of her generation and was loved by her extended family. She was known for her sense of humor, her interest in books and the game of bridge, and her devotion to her husband and her children. She is survived by her children, Charlton "Pete" Holland (Katherine Church), Cary Beckwith Holland and Christopher Black Holland (Gail Hutson); and by her grandchildren, Elizabeth Holland (Brian Dunham) and Cameron Holland (Ryan McKinley). The family would like to state its gratitude to Louise's nieces, Polly Hawkes and Mary Coghill, for their loving assistance and attention to Louise over the last years of her life, and to the staff of Martha Jefferson Hospital (5th floor), of The Colonnades Nursing Care Center, and of Hospice of the Piedmont. No services are planned at present. |
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Alma Honaker, 87,of Pulaski, Va., and formerly of Lewisburg, W.Va., passed away on November 28, 2008, in Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pulaski after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Honaker; parents, Robert and Sarah Bennett; and her brothers and sisters. Mrs. Honaker is survived by her two sons, Richard Honaker, of Pulaski, Va., and Jack Honaker, of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; six grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. Services were held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Morgan Funeral Home in Lewisburg, W.Va. Burial followed in the Adwell Cemetery near Ronceverte. Visitation was held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday at Morgan Funeral Home in Lewisburg. Seagle Funeral Home of Pulaski and Morgan Funeral Home of Lewisburg were in charge of the arrangements., Charities |
Cecil E. Hoyt II, 60, of Eagle Rock, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Daleville, Va., Charities |
Stephen Elliott Hubbard, 53, of Henry County, Va., died on Monday, December 1, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
Rufus C. Hurt, Sr., 93, of Clayton, N.C., died on Tuesday, November 25, 2008. He was born on October 20, 1915, in Sanger, W.Va. Rufus was the former owner of Rufus Hurt Realty on Brambleton Ave. in Roanoke and a resident of Bent Mountain for many years. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Sarah Elizabeth (Sally) and Shirley Ann Hurt-Becker. Surviving members of his immediate family include his wife, Ruby Hurt; son, Rufus Hurt Jr.; and numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. Rufus was an avid pilot, contractor and builder. He served his country in the Merchant Marines during World War II and was a former fire chief in Oak Hill, W.Va., where he made an unsuccessful run for Congress in 1946. It was Mr. Hurt's wish to be cremated and his ashes interred next to his daughter, Sally, in the family cemetery in Oak Hill. Services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Wildwood Freewill Baptist Church in Garner, N.C. Flowers may be sent to the church at 5788 Cornwallis Road, Garner, N.C. 27529. Condolences may be sent to Mr. Hurt's son at bristoltraffic@bristolbroadcasting.com., Charities |
William Hyman CHESAPEAKE - William "Wild Bill" Hyman, 52, passed away Nov. 26, 2008, after suffering a massive heart attack Nov. 3. Bill was born in Norfolk to the late Chauncey and Doris Hyman. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Hyman. Bill was devoted to his two sons, William "Billy" Hyman and Justen Hyman. He also loved to fish, watch wrestling, NASCAR and his favorite football team, the Washington Redskins. Bill's humor and teasing nature made him many friends which was evident by the more than 700 visitors on the Web site that was created to keep his friends updated on his condition while he was in the hospital. Bill was a member of ILA No. 970 and worked as a longshoreman for more than 30 years. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Billy and Justen of Chesapeake; one brother, Michael Hyman of Virginia Beach; three sisters, Penelope Trevino of Virginia Beach, Jane Anderson of North Carolina and Patricia Murch of Florida; several nieces and nephews; plus his best friend, his brother-in-law, Garry Hilton. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home with burial to follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. Those who wish to send condolences to the family may do so by visiting, . and www.mem.com. to view his memorial., Charities |
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Mrs. Bettie Gilbert Jennings, 96, of Long Island, Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va., Charities |
JOHNSON, Mr. Eugene, departed this life November 27, 2008 at Retreat Hospital. He was born February 8, 1924 in Northampton, N.C. He was preceded in death by father, Tillmon Johnson; mother, Betty Macklin Johnson; son, Keith D. Johnson; brother, Logan Johnson; sisters, Lubell Johnson, Catherine Fox, Quinnie Fox, Pauline Jones, Decola Saucier, Marie Robinson, Estelle Johnson, Ella Gowens, Pinkey James and Mary Caudle. He leaves to moan a wife, Frieda Bleckman Johnson; sister, Mrs. Lula Mae Fields of Henrico, N.C.; sons, Keith Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Audwyn Johnson, Kevin R. Johnson and Eugene Johnson Jr.; daughter, Eugenia Johnson, all of North Carolina; stepsons, Rev. Reginald Antoine of Villa Rica, Ga., Cornelle Antoine and Wayne Antoine, of Staten Island, N.Y.; special friends, Mrs. Audry Williams of Raleigh, N.C.; many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial services will be Tuesday, December 4, 2008 at Cremation Society of Virginia, 1927 Westmoreland St., Richmond, Va. 23230. 804-355-3360. |
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. |
Edward Jones CHESAPEAKE - Edward Jones, 84, of School House Road, passed away Nov. 30, 2008, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born in Norfolk County, Virginia, he was the son of the late E.L. Jones and Bernice Sykes Jones. He was predeceased by son, Charles A. Jones; sister, Ruby Brown; and brother, Leon Jones. Eddie was a member of Centerville Baptist Church where he was the secretary of Sunday schools for 40 years. He was a planner/estimator for Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was a band leader for 40 years, playing the drums with the Eddie Jones and his Southern Rhythm Boys, the Four C's and the Nighthawks. Eddie loved fishing and camping at Hatteras Island, N.C., where all of his children and grandchildren joined him every year. He loved to talk about his family and was very proud of them. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Eunice Mae Jones of Chesapeake; three sons, Elmer L. Jones and wife Sharon, Benny G. Jones and wife Janet and Gary F. Jones and wife Tracey; six grandchildren, Tonya Jones and husband Bobby, Edward L. Jones and wife Jessica, Benny G. Jones Jr., Jamie Brown, Audra Brown and Ted Brown; six great-grandchildren, Trip Jones, Sarah Jones, Lauren Jones, Lily Jones, Ethan Lucas "Luke" Jones and Canna Meinertzhagen; a brother, Claude E. Jones. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Centerville Baptist Church, Chesapeake. Dr. Donald R. Rhoton will officiate. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The viewing will begin today with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. At other times, the family will be at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Centerville Baptist Church, 908 Centerville Turnpike S., Chesapeake, VA 23322. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at |
Donald Lee Jones LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Donald Lee Jones, 70, formerly of Chesapeake, entered eternal rest Nov. 30, 2008. He was a retired senior chief petty officer from the U.S. Navy, having served in the Vietnam War. He retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Va., and was a member of Victory Memorial Baptist Church. Don was a member of Moose Lodge No. 898, Portsmouth, American Legion Lodge No. 229 Iroquois, lifetime member VFW Post 6182, Louisville, and member of Male High Alumni Association, Class of 1956. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Paul and Elizabeth Shawley Jones. He is survived by his daughters, Robin Lee Jones of High Point, N.C., and Donna Leann Zullo (Ernest) of Charlotte, N.C.; his grandson, Joshua Paul Zullo; his sister, Shirley Topmiller; and his loving friend, Janice Oliver. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Pearson's Funeral Home, 149 Breckenridge Lane, with burial and military honors in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliffe. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today. Memorial contributions are suggested to Victory Memorial Baptist Church or to Christian Appalachian Project, P.O. Box 511, Lancaster, KY 40444., Charities |
. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Westside Baptist Church, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Please sign Kay's guestbook at, Charities |
will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Garden of Ten Commandments, Woodlawn. Woodlawn Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
Dorothy Steele Joyner WINDSOR - Dorothy Steele Joyner, formerly of Windsor, Va., died Nov. 29, 2008, in Emerson hospital in Concord, Mass., as a result of pancreatic cancer. Born in Suffolk, she was the daughter of F. Ivan Steele and Anna Belle MacDonald Steele. Dot and her husband Frank grew up together in Windsor. She graduated from Randolph Macon Woman's College with a B.A. in chemistry in 1956 and married Francis Marshall "Frank" Joyner Jr. soon after graduation. They first lived in Jacksonville, Fla., where Dot taught junior high science. They moved to Acton, Mass., in 1970. Soon after her youngest son entered school, she began volunteering in the library of the newly organized McCarthy-Towne school and served as the first paid head of the library from 1971 to 1983. She is remembered for her love for the McCarthy-Towne students and her reading to them during storytime. When a new library center wing was added to the school, she was honored to have it named for her, leading her family to kid her that she and Tip O'Neill were the only living people with a library named for them. She continued her love for library work by volunteering at the Acton Memorial Library. Dot is survived by her husband of 52 years, Frank. She is also survived by her first son, Frank and his wife Julie of Hudson, Mass., and their children, Ann, Tim and Sam; her second son, Don and wife Heather of Sudbury, Mass., and their children, Lauren and Garrett; and her brother, Frank Ivan Steele Jr. of High Point, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday in Acton Funeral Home, 470 Mass Ave., Acton, with memorial words at the conclusion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Cancer Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, Director of Development, Cancer Center Development Office, MGH, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114-2792,, or UMass Memorial Foundation/Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, 333 South St., Shrewsbury, MA 01545,, Charities |
Roscoe Justice Jr. JARVISBURG - Roscoe Justice Jr., 74, went to be with the Lord Dec. 2, 2008. He was a native of Kermit, W.Va., and a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church. Roscoe retired as the docking supervisor for NORSHIPCO and was the dockmaster for the Ferry Division of the State of North Carolina. Roscoe is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Justice; four children, Patricia Oglesby, Judy Bowman, Roscoe Robert Justice Sr. and wife Ginger and Jack Justice Sr. and wife Sharon; seven grandchildren, Robert and Amy Bowman, Amy and David Fowler, Karen Bowman, Stacy Pittman, Roscoe R. Justice Jr., April and Nathan Huskey and Jack Justice Jr.; five great-grandchildren, Jenna and Megan Bowman, Drew Fowler, Xander and Gabriel Pittman; five sisters; a brother and the Lovins family. He was predeceased by his parents, Gladys and Roscoe Justice Sr.; son-in-law, James Oglesby; and two grandchildren, Lisa Justice and Bert Bowman. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Grandy, N.C., with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will receive friends in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Condolences can be made online at, Charities |
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Crawford Keith, 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
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Kilby, Jane S. - Jane S. Kilby Jane S. Kilby, age 71, of Bristow, died November 30, 2008 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Born July 31, 1937 in Gaithersburg, .... |
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in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to The Virginia Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, 5511 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, Va. 23228. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909., Charities |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Cave Spring Baptist Church, 4873 Brambleton Avenue, S.W. by the Rev. Chip Roberson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707., Charities |
will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Macedonia Christian Church. Biggs Funeral Home is in charge. |
Jennie A. Knight SUFFOLK - Jennie Alice Knight of the 400 block of Dutch Road died Nov. 30, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon Thursday in Piney Grove Baptist Church. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge. |
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.com. The Landreth family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., Charities |
In Loving Memory of Demond Kenneth LARK February 3, 1978 December 3, 2007, It's hard to believe you've been gone a year. We miss you each and every day. We miss your smiles, and your hugs. You are always on our minds., Dad, Mom, Jerrell, Inaya, Melinda and All the Familes & Friends, Charities |
LEWIS, Margarette S., 67, of Richmond, died November 30, 2008. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home, 3021 N Street. Rev. Junius Wright officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
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Blanche S. Marion VIRGINIA BEACH - Blanche Stamper Marion, 86, died peacefully in her home in the care of her loving husband Dec. 1, 2008. Born to Shade and Eunice Stamper, she grew up surrounded by brothers, sisters and cousins in Grayson, Ky. She attended Morehead State, leaving there to work with the Army Ground Forces during World War II. Her posting to Washington, D.C., allowed her to meet and marry George L. Marion, U.S. Navy retired, her husband of 64 years. Her husband's 30-year career as a Naval officer, brought with it postings to remarkable places, allowing her and their two daughters to experience wonderful cultures in England, Europe and the Orient. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Order of the Eastern Star, Lynnhaven Chapter 184. She was proud to be a charter member of the Francis Asbury Methodist Church and considered those in the church and the choir to be her family. Treasuring her kind and generous spirit for all time are her husband, George; her two daughters and their families, Sharon and Pat Gruber of Flemington, W.Va., and Sara and Tim Boyd of Chapel Hill, N.C. Her extended family includes a grandson, Chris Gruber, his daughter, Emma Rose; and a granddaughter, Theresa, her husband Steve and their children Mitchel and Spencer. She is also survived by a considerable family throughout Kentucky. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, 1264 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach. The funeral will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in Francis Asbury United Methodist Church, 1871 N. Great Neck Road. Memorial contributions may be made to Francis Asbury United Methodist Church., Charities |
will be held at Atlantic Shores Thursday at 10 a.m. In lieu of sending flowers, you may make a donation to the in Betty's name. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Charities |
will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities |
s 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
A funeral service for Alice E. Miller will be conducted at noon Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at the Chapel of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc.; the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White Sr., pastor of the Zion Baptist Church, officiating. Interment to follow in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral establishment. The family will assemble at 11 a.m. at their residence the day of the services and they may be also contacted by calling 733-1606 or 490-5284. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Miller 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 Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
s will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Pastor Joe Greene. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Charities |
MOODY, Deaconess Christine, went to her heavenly home in the arms of the angels November 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Roy B. Moody Sr.; and two sons, Roy Jr. and Alvin Moody; a granddaughter, Rochelle Moody. She leaves behind two children, Saundra M. Harris (James) and Ronald Moody; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; three sisters, Rebecca S. Daniels, Beatrice S. Johnson and Beulah S. White; a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and an abundance of devoted friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Great Hope Baptist Church, 2101 Venable St. Dr. E. Leslie Bledsoe officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. |
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s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Brown Family Cemetery in Bedford County. Friends may call the funeral home after noon on Friday, December 5, 2008. Arrangements are being handled by Bedford Funeral Home. Condolences can be emailed to the family at bedfordfuneral@verizon.net., Charities |
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NEWCOMB, William H. Jr., 57, of Dinwiddie, died December 1, 2008 at his residence. He was the son of the late William H. Newcomb Sr. and Gertie Cober Newcomb. William retired after 37 years of service from Philip Morris Tobacco Company. He is survived by two brothers, Herman R. Newcomb and Terry L. Newcomb; five sisters, Dorothy J. Vest, Ruby V. Schwnek, Oleta V. Burton, Janet Fay Daniels and Barbara Pedro; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, December 5, 2008 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Funeral services will be private. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Ocean View Presbyterian Church, 9200 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, where June was an active member for nearly 70 years. Memorial donations may be made to the church., Charities |
Mary Elizabeth O'Melia CHESAPEAKE - Mary Elizabeth O'Melia, 69, of Waters Road, passed away Dec. 1, 2008, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born in Old Norfolk County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Herndon. She was predeceased by a sister, Joyce Spires and aunt, Eunice Mayton. Mary retired from Dominion Virginia Power Co. She was a member of Great Bridge United Methodist Church. Mary was the sweetest, most loving wife, mother, nanny, sister, aunt and friend. Mary's life was filled with her family and friends. Her granddaughters were the apples of her eye. She was strength to her daughter and son, and a best friend to her husband. She will be dearly missed. May God rest her soul. Survivors include her husband, Augustus O'Melia Jr.; a daughter, T. Darlene Sawyer; a son, M. Scott Sawyer; granddaughters, Jennifer Sawyer and Lindsey Sawyer; a great-granddaughter, Kirsten Sawyer; brothers, Benjamin Herndon and Dr. James Herndon; five nieces, three nephews, five great-nieces and four great-nephews. She is also survived by her special sisters of Beta Sigma Phi who brought her joy for many years and to whom Mary whole heartily returned the same joy. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Danny Kesner will officiate. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Viewing will begin Thursday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sidney M. Oman Cancer Treatment Center, c/o Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, 736 N. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23320. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at |
OLIVER, Richard Dorsworth Jr., of Richmond, departed this life November 28, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Dionne Oliver; daughter, Nia J. Oliver; stepson, Rahshon K. Wilson; mother, Patricia L. Upshaw (Luell); father, Richard D. Oliver Sr.; sister, Araminta R. Oliver Coleman (Barry); grandparents, Glynestine R. Lee and Edna P. Oliver; aunt, Helen Oliver; uncle, Jesse J. Oliver; one niece, one nephew, one great-niece, two great-nephews; mother and father-in-law, Jereline and Bernard Wilson; six brothers-in-law, a host of cousins, many loving and devoted relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where the family will receive friends Wednesday (today), 5 to 7 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Thursday, December 4 at 11 a.m. Rev. Lawrence Neal Cooper officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
s 2 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008, Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford, Va., Charities |
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OVERBY, Lisa Dawn, 10/8/1961 to 12/1/2008, went to be with the Lord. She is survived by her children, Jessica Cosby and Robert Brooks; two grand-children, Alexis and Jaden; her sister, Gina Harris; her aunt, Sue Shaban; and cousin, Julie Satterwhite. Services will be held at Oak Forest Baptist Church, 5101 Courthouse Rd., Chesterfield, Virginia 23832 on Friday morning, December 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. Please send flowers and donations to the church. |
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PAIGE, Samuel A. Jr., passed away November 27, 2008. Arrangements entrusted to Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Rd. www.wilsonafs.com |
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. Blake grew up in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area and lived here all his life. He was a graduate of Maury High School, Class of 1946. Blake was a member of Norview Masonic Lodge No. 113, Norfolk Scottish Rite Bodies and the Khedive Shrine Temple. Blake served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 99th Field Artillery Battalion in support of the famous 7th Cavalry Regiment in occupied Japan. Left to cherish his memory are a nephew, Brian C. Hodges and his wife Sharen of Virginia Beach; a special grand-niece, Kaysie Hodges; cousins, Ruth Mathews of Rocky Mount, N.C., Thomas Parker of Ahoskie, N.C., and Thomas Fred McDaniel and his wife Fran and their son Scott of Virginia Beach; and all his breakfast and lunch friends at the Waffle House on Shore Drive. A graveside funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Forest Lawn Cemetery by the Rev. Abby Thornton. The family will receive friends in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, today from 3 to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to your local SPCA. Online condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
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Beverly Joan Patrinely PORTSMOUTH - Beverly Joan Hodges Patrinely, 73, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Nov. 26, 2008. She was a native of Portsmouth, a member of Park View Christian Church and retired from the CSX Railroad. Beverly was predeceased by her husband, George Partinely and her parents, Edith and Ernest Hodges. She is survived by her daughter, Christa P. Webster; son, Hugh G. Elliott III; grandson, Bryce McGibeny; two sisters, Frances H. Bratton and her husband Charles and Andrea H. Baines; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, by Steve Detwiler Sr. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences can be made online at, Charities |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Jones and Sgt. Richard Shedd officiating. Interment to follow at the Patterson Family Cemetery with Full Military Honors. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 4, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake, with the Rev. Sarah Eason Williams, pastor of the Church of the Living God, officiating. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is in charge of arrangements. We invite you to send a condolence message to the family's guestbook at, Charities |
Mr. Charles Poole, 78, of 20219 Sheffield Place, Petersburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, now serving from three locations; (804) 732-7841. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
Iona Morris Potter, 85, of Lexington, Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
POTTER, Robert W., 81, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008 at Chippenham Medical Center. He was the son of the late Harry P. and Clara Stull Potter. Mr. Potter retired as a Master Sergeant with the United States Army and also the Virginia Linen Service. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie B. Potter; a daughter, Debra S. Walwer and husband, David, of Colonial Heights; two sons, Robert W. Potter and wife, Michelle, of Portland, Ore., William C. Potter and wife, Sharon, of Chester; two brothers, Don Potter of Indiana and James Potter of Pennsylvania; four sisters, June Dellinger of Falls Church, Va., Sallie Trafalgar of Leechburg, Pa., Patricia and Nancy of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Alex and Eric McVay, Sam Spaulding and Lauren Walwer. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2008, in Grace Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Richard J. Finck officiating. Interment Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 13028 Harrowgate Road, Chester, Va. 23831. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
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will be held in Pompton Lakes Reformed Church Cemetery in Pompton Lakes, N.J., Monday at 11 a.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
RILEY, Mary L., 100, of Richmond, formerly of Silver Springs, Maryland, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008. All services are private. The family is being assisted by Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel. |
s will be held noon on Friday, December 5, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. G. Tolley Hurst officiating. The interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
Margaret G. Ross NORFOLK - Margaret G. Ross of the 5400 block of Tidewater Drive died Nov. 27, 2008. A funeral will be Friday at noon in Bethlehem Baptist Church. Riddick Funeral Service in charge. |
ROYAL, Rev. Ralph C., of Richmond, and formerly of Jetersville, departed this life Saturday, November 29, 2008 at his residence. He was the pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Dillwyn, Va., and a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, Richmond. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jerelene B. Royal; daughters, Shauntrese (Lamar), Cheryl and Terri; six grandchildren; three brothers, Thomas, John and Nelson (Irma) Royal; four sisters, Viola Reed, Marcia Anderson, Gladys Robinson (George) and Minister Myrtle Royal-Dodson (Tracy); father-in-law, mother-in-law, four aunts, one uncle, five brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends and co-workers. Remains rest at Michael W. Hawkes Funeral Home, 15001 Patrick Henry Hwy., Amelia. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 5, at 11 a.m. from Hope Chapel, 9661 Wayside Ave., Amelia. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia. |
RUBLE, Lena "Mom" from the Virginian Motel, 61, of Chesterfield, Va., died November 28, 2008. She is survived by her four children, six grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, Sunset Memorial Park. |
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SARGENT, Earle Carle Bridgforth, with a twinkle in her eye, danced to her heavenly home on December 1, 2008, in Richmond, Va. She woke up happy every day and never said an unkind word about anybody or anything. She is survived by her sons, William M. Bridgforth of Urbanna and Richard L. Bridgforth of Richmond; and her beloved puppy, Pinkie Poo; and grand dog, Giselle. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Mac Bridgforth; and her second husband, Charles R. Sargent. A celebration of her life will be held on December 8 at Unity Christ Church of Bon Air, 923 Buford Road, at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gardens at Maymont, 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, Va. 23220. |
will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road, Roanoke, Va. 24017., Charities |
will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family would like to extend their grateful appreciation to the staff of Sentara Village Assisted Living, Chesapeake, and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for their loving care and support. In support of Ruby's love for children, donations may be made to the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, P.O. Box 2156, Norfolk, VA 23501-9873 or to a charity of your choice., Charities |
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Church of Ascension, 405 Talbot Hall Road, Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation for the kid's college education or a charity of your choice. The Cremation Society of Virginia is in charge., Charities |
SCHOOLS, William Mallory, of Richmond, Va., died Tuesday December 2. He was 81 years old. He is survived by his wife, Patricia W. Schools; his son, David A. Schools; his sister, Evelyn S. Peple; and his stepchildren, Patricia G. McGinnis, Thomas M. Gwaltney and Sandra G. Hunter. He served the U.S. Navy during WWII. He graduated with a BA from the University of Richmond, where he was president of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He was an avid enthusiast of sailing and enjoyed playing bridge and billiards. Visitation will held Thursday, December 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. River Road Church, Baptist, 8000 River Road, and memorial services will be held Friday, December 5 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel at River Road Church, Baptist. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to River Road Church, Baptist or Bon Secours Hospice. |
SCOTT, Jewel Z., 86, of Glen Allen, passed away November 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Scott Jr.; and her daughter, Carol Ann Gentry. She is survived by two daughters, Gail Fox and Evelyn O'Berry; four sons, Charles Scott III, William L. Scott, Michael C. Scott and Malcolm L. Scott; 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. A graveside service will be held 12 noon Thursday at Signal Hill Memorial Park. Bliley's-Staples Mill assisting family with the arrangements. |
will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Gary Vaughan officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Condolences may be registered online at, Charities |
Mitchell Simmons, 17, of Chamblissburg, Va., died on Monday, December 1, 2008. Arrangements are by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
SIMMONS, Ronald Jonathan, Richmond has lost a model citizen, who left us on Thanksgiving Day after several months of battling renal cancer. Ronald grew up in Oyster Bay, Long Island, where he attended Oyster Bay High School and established himself as a talented student-athlete. He earned a scholarship to attend Hamilton College in upstate N.Y., where he graduated with a degree in public policy, played basketball and established school records in track and field, some of which still stand today. Upon graduation Ronald joined Merrill Lynch as a stockbroker until beginning a string of entrepreneurial exploits. After working with his family business, selling real estate and renovating real estate, Ronald decided to come to Richmond Virginia to establish and run a collection of companies including Cadworks Engineering Incorporated, Cadworks Industrial and Cadworks Management, a multi-faceted engineering support group that provided on-site Staffing/Human Resources and in-house engineering services for the management, design and construction of architectural, mechanical, electrical and civil projects. Cadworks serviced the Richmond, Virginia engineering community as well as national companies for 14 years. Cadworks received several small business accolades including Business of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year. While continuing his post-graduate studies in several business development courses, Ron also assisted in the development of several Richmond businesses by mentoring and consulting. He joined the Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council, where he was an active board member of the VMSDC. Ron's entrepreneurial spirit led him to purchase and operate Barracuda Waterworks, a speedboat and water-ski Rental Company in Florida. He later went on to work with Cello Development Corporation as Vice President of the Richmond Digital Scanning Division. This, while Ron stayed involved with coaching girls' basketball, coaching track and taking up woodworking, golf and cooking. His business acumen allowed him to move freely within the Richmond Virginia Business community. He was an active member of Leadership Metro Richmond. His many friends prove that he valued friendship just as important as business relationships. Ron leaves behind a large family. Most notably his mother and father, Hilda and Jonathan Simmons; his three children, Rebecca, Nicholas and Sabrina, his two brothers, Karl and Abraham Simmons; several aunts, uncles and cousins and his wife, Marjan. |
Mr. Joseph Simmons Sr., of Spring Valley, N.Y., died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffolk County, N.Y. 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. |
A funeral service for Mrs. Ethel C. Simpson will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at Zion Baptist Church, 225 Byrne St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White Sr., pastor, officiating. Interment to follow in the Bermuda Memorial Park. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Simpson 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 Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Monta Vista Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Charities |
will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at St. John's Episcopal Church with a reception following. Those wishing to make contributions in Camm's memory may consider a gift to the St. John's Organ Fund or the Rescue Mission's Ministry for Women. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100., Charities |
Dr. James G. Snead passed away at his home on Saturday, November 29, 2008. Dr. Snead was born in Newport, Va., on January 4, 1915, and grew up in Buchanan and Covington, Va. After working his way through medical school at the University of Virginia, where he graduated in 1944, he served in the Medical Corps, United States Navy during World War II. At the onset of the Korean Conflict, Dr. Snead served as Lt. J.G. in the U.S. Naval Department of Radiology, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Md. He completed his internship and residency in radiology at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Mich. Dr. Snead practiced radiology in Danville, Va., prior to moving to Roanoke. In 1953 he joined Radiology Associates. He became Chairman of the Department of Radiology at Community Hospital in Roanoke and was active on the medical staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He also served as President of the medical staff at Community Hospital. Dr. Snead was a devoted, longtime member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church where he was active in the music program, Fine Arts Program and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ferrum College., Honors received include the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award and the Trustees Award from Ferrum College. The James G. Snead Community Health Award, established in his name was presented by the Roanoke City Health Department for his commitment to volunteering. Professional affiliations included Roanoke Academy of Medicine; Fellow, American College of Radiology; and Counselor, Radiologic Society of North America., Dr. Snead was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Snead; and brother, Robert Snead. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn M. Snead; two sons and daughters-in-law, James G. Snead Jr. and Sandra Snead, of Atlanta, Ga., and Robert N. and Elizabeth Snead, of Roanoke; daughter, Susan Snead Jamme, of Charlottesville, Va.; five granddaughters, Martha Maxwell Snead, Elizabeth Bird Snead, Virginia Neal Snead, Susan Dare Snead and Sarah James Snead; and one brother, William Snead., Dr. Snead was a devoted father and husband. He loved life, lived it to the fullest and never met a stranger. His great loves were the University of Virginia, the practice of radiology, and Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, however, none surpassed his greatest love and proudest accomplishment his family., will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Greene Memorial United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. Memorials may be made to either the Greene Memorial United Methodist Church Fine Arts Series or Greene Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1305, Roanoke, Va. 24007., The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, 7246 Granby St., Norfolk, 23505. |
Springer, Cynthia Viola Bosworth - Cynthia V. Springer Cynthia Viola Bosworth Springer, age 79, of Woodbridge died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Springer was born in .... |
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Raymond Rudolph Stanley, 89, of Thaxton, Va., died on Monday, December 1, 2008, at the home of his daughter, Carolyn. Born on November 16, 1919, in Long Island, N.Y., a son of the late Henry Morton Stanley and Anna Bierwirth Stanley. Raymond was known as a quiet man with a good sense of humor. He worked hard and was always tinkering with things. He was a dreamer and traveled around the country wherever there was construction work to be done. He settled in Huddleston and retired from Golden West Foods in Bedford. In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Helen Julia Thompson Stanley; a son, Glenn Spencer Stanley; and a brother, Richie Stanley. He is survived by five children, Carolyn Knowles and her husband, Ed, of Huddleston, Lori Murray and her husband, Mark, of Vinton, Paul Stanley and his wife, Susan, of Rome, Ga., Rhonda Conner and her husband, Larry, of Roanoke, and Ann Marie Doyon and her husband, Bill, of Little Rock, Ark.; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Stanley, of Washington State; and one sister, Virginia Kraus, of Long Island, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to Shady Grove Fire & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 541, Vinton, Va. 24179. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Charities |
STEWART, Garland R. "Buzz," of Mechanicsville, died December 2, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Ruth D. "Betty" Stewart. Mr. Stewart was retired from E.R. Carpenter Company. Funeral notice later. |
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. |
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Katrina Swan NORFOLK - Katrina Swan, 32, of the 9600 block of 12th Bay St., died Nov. 26, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Graves Funeral Home. Graves Funeral Home, 1631 Church St., Norfolk, is handling the arrangements. |
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In Loving Memory of Paris W. TAYLOR A tender sigh was his last goodbye, No parting words were spoken., But as his soul went winging past, We felt the silence broken., By a thread of music low, and sweet, To fragile for the ear, As the angels welcomed, him home, With a song that only hearts could hear., ~ Children ~, Charities |
will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va., Charities |
s 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, in Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, ay Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Charities |
TOMPKINS, Ed, of Richmond, departed this life December 1, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
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s will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Pecks Baptist Church with the Rev. Bryan D. Sheehan officiating. Interment will follow in Pecks Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., Charities |
Nellie May Tyndall OAK HALL - Nellie May Tyndall, 98, of the 7000 block of Lankford Highway, died Nov. 30, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Downings United Methodist Church. Salyer Funeral Home Inc., Chincoteague Island, is in charge. |
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will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, today from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to your local Humane Society. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
George L. Walker PORTSMOUTH - George L. Walker, 88, of the 500 block of Einsenhower Circle, died Dec. 1, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Fisher Funeral Home Chapel, 1520 Effingham St. |
In Loving Memory of my husband on his first birthday in heaven Wayne WEEKS 12-3-1940 9-6-2008, Happy Birthday, We will always love you, Sadly missed by wife Bonnie, children Teresa Weeks, & David Weeks, Charities |
s will be held noon on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Frank Feather will officiate. The gathering of friends will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory, 540-362-1237., Charities |
West, Richard Francis "Dick" - Richard "Dick" Francis West Richard "Dick" Francis West, age 82, of Nokesville, Virginia died Monday, 24 November 2008 at Capital Hospice, Arlington, Virginia after .... |
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s will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Harvey Anders officiating. The interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
WHITLEY, Mary "Joy" Tippett, entered into eternal life on Friday, November 28, 2008, at her home, peacefully. She was not alone. Her number one supporter and source of positivity, Frances E. Carey, was there to the end. Joy was a Newport News native. She graduated from Menchville High School. She loyally began in the banking industry thirty-five years ago and continued until her cancer diagnosis. She leaves behind to treasure her memories her sister, Frances E. Carey; her son, John D. Whitley; and her daughter, Shannon N. Whitley. Joy also leaves behind the light of her life, Samantha "Joy" Pipkin, her granddaughter of two and one half years old and a very special family friend, Jason Pipkin. She is also survived by her brother, Jay Tippett and his wife, Mary; and their three sons, Jay, Travis, Mark and their wives. She will be truly missed by all. A special thanks goes to Odyssey Hospice, Dr. Kelly Hagan and Dr. Alice Pyles and The Virginia Cancer Institute. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Her family is being assisted by Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. |
WHITLOCK, John Stansfield, 91, of Richmond, passed away December 1, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Louise; sister, Marian W. Mullins; nephew, John P. Mullins; sister-in-law, Helen Kindervater; and cousin, Margaret J. Vincent. Mr. Whitlock was retired from the Richmond Public School System, a member of the Elks and a 60-year Mason. He served during World War II and the Korean War in the U.S. Army. A service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Woodland Heights Baptist Church, where he was a member, with family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Interment Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Woodland Heights Baptist Church, 611 W. 31st St. |
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Nancy Viars Willard, 53, of Axton, Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with burial following in the Williams Cemetery on Sinking Creek near Pembroke. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, December 3, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com., Charities |
Josephine Wilson CHESAPEAKE - Josephine Wilson, 55, of the 2500 block of Rock Creek Drive, departed this life Nov. 28, 2008. She was employed as a teacher's assistant for more than 20 years with the Stop Organization. She was a member Union Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, where she served on the Young Adult Usher Board. She was predeceased by her husband, Elton J. Wilson and her father, Joseph Jones Sr. Survivors include her daughter, Tia Wilson of Virginia Beach; her mother, Beatrice Jones of Chesapeake; six sisters; six brothers; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Union Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be held 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at |
2 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2008, in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home in Covington, Va., Charities |
William Alva Wood, 65, of Hardy, Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mtn. Lake, 540-721-9375., Charities |
celebrating Tom's life will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, at Oakey's East Chapel. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 4, 2008, from 6 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909., Charities |
YANCEY, Deacon James J., 76, of Goochland, Va., departed this life Monday, December 1, 2008. Remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
YOUNG, Frances Louise Koss, 88, of Richmond, died on Monday, December 1, 2008. She is survived by her son, Gordon Wesley Young Jr. and wife, Susan; daughter, Nancy Young Morath; four grandchildren, Gordon W. Young III, Wesley Luke Obadiah Young, David L. Cruise and wife, Stacy, and William R. Cruise and wife, Pamela; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Young was the daughter of the late Albert and Georgie Koss. She was retired from All Saints Episcopal Church, where she was secretary for 22 years, and was a dedicated member of Huguenot Road Baptist Church. Mrs. Young loved working in her yard and being with people. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 4:30 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 5, with interment to follow in Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond, Va. 23235. |
. After the war, Raymond received a law degree from T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. He was the Director of Real Estate for the Atlantic Division Naval Facilities Engineering Command for 32 years. For the next 22 years, Raymond practiced real estate and family law, which gave him true enjoyment by helping others using his professional knowledge and personal wisdom. Raymond leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 62 years, Nora Beatrice Cassell; their daughter, Sharon Young Cruthers and husband Barry; two sons, Alvin Raymond Young Jr. and his wife Nina and Douglas Willis Young and his wife Cathy; five grandchildren, Robin Altice McCullough (husband Michael), Jason Altice (wife Lisa), Cara Young Pratt (husband John), Kathryn Young Kressel (husband Michael) and T.J. Young (wife Lindsay); two great-grandchildren, Aidan Ross McCullough and Mason Douglas Young; his two sisters, Betty Wills and Jane Curfman; and two brothers, Albert Young and Vernon Young, survive him. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Howard Young and Ross Young. Raymond had an integral presence in a very large, close-knit family and friends. He was well-known for his generosity, sharing his vast knowledge of history, the sciences and upholding personal integrity as a true gentleman. Raymond held his family as being his greatest pride and accomplishment. He will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be sorely missed. Family and friends will gather from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, Witchduck Road. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept. Inc., P.O. Box 5674, Virginia Beach, VA 23471., Charities |
will be held at a later date in Sedley Baptist Church with burial of her cremains in Greenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Vt. Memorials may be made to the , Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979. Wright Funeral Home is assisting the family., Charities |
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