ABRAMS, Deacon Spencer, of Richmond, Va., departed this life December 4, 2008. His remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy. Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
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s will be held in Grand Rapids, Mich., at 2 p.m. today in Pine Hill Cemetery. |
11 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2008, in Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke., Charities |
Willie Reed Alexander, 78, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Friday, December 5, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100., Charities |
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will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Charities |
will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Brandon Oaks. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel., Charities |
Carlton D. Atkinson SEVERN - Carlton D. Atkinson, 78, died Dec. 4, 2008. Visitation will be in Wright Funeral Home, Boykins, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in United Methodist Church, Severn. Interment in Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover, will be at 11 a.m. Monday. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008, in the Horne Funeral Chapel with Pastor Wayne Poston officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. The Bane family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. On line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hornefuneralsevice.com., Charities |
will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends in Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Sunday from 6 to 7 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, . A very special thanks is offered to Autumn Care Nursing Home and Odyssey Healthcare for their love and care directed to our Mom., Charities |
Mary E. Beckwith NORFOLK - Mary E. "May" Beckwith of the 600 block of Gladstone St., died Dec. 2, 2008 in Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center. She was born in Waynes County, North Carolina, and was a member of Faith Temple COGIC in Norfolk. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Humphrey and Christine Jones (Albert Sr.), both of Norfolk; one son, Reginald Humphrey of Norfolk; two sisters, Annie Humphrey of Kinston, N.C., and May Eggleston of Bethlehem, Pa.; one brother, James Earl of Baltimore; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Isaac Humphrey and Josephine Humphrey and her two brothers, Alton Humphrey and Floyd Humphrey. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Faith Temple COGIC, Norfolk, Elder James Williams presiding. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk, is in charge. |
will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Claude Carter will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends starting at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
Bernie W. Owens |
Dec 5, 2008 The funeral for Bernie Woodrow Owens, 64, of Ararat, who died Dec. 1, 2008, was held Wednesday at Unity Church with Pastors Buford Jessup and Wayne Moore officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Bubba Rorrer, Wayne Pruitt, Roscoe Hooker, Billy Hooker, Brad Collins, Roland Owens, Lonnie Stowe and Neil Smith. Moody Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
BOHANNON, Rachel W., of Mechanicsville, passed away on December 5, 2008 at the age of 78. Mrs. Bohannon was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, John M. Bohannon, in 1987. She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Susan, Marty Ray (Kim), Jeanne Pitt (Bubba), Scott (Lynn) and Michelle (Brian). All grew up in Mechanicsville and graduated from Lee-Davis High School. She also was "Granny" to her nine grandchildren, Cole, Tyler, Rebecca, Austin, Loren, Parker, Heath, Chase and Wyatt. She is also survived by dear friends, Emily and Buddy Graham, David and Sharon Edmondson; and many other special friends. She was employed by the Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond for 45 years and retired at the age of 75. The family will receive friends Saturday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad. |
Irene Bond-Holland, 71, of Bronx, N.Y., passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008,at Grandby's Funeral Services in Bronx, N.Y., Charities |
BRADLEY, Willie B., 84, of Barley, died Friday, December 5, 2008. Survivors include one son, Glenwood "Glen' Bradley and wife, Iva Jean Bradley, of Barley; one daughter, Margie Daniels of Garner, N.C.; two grandchildren, Glenda Jean Bradley and Paul Kittrell, both of Emporia; two great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Taylor Simmons and Willow Townsend; two sisters, Lottie Livingston of Emporia and Hattie B. Jackson and husband, Tommy, of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; two brothers, P. K. Bradley and wife, Mildred, of Emporia and Dalton Bradley and wife, Anne, of Petersburg. Mr. Bradley was the son of the late P. L. and Susan G. Bradley and was also preceded in death by a sister, Louise Cash; and two brothers, Marvin Bradley and Charles Bradley. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday (tomorrow) at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd., Jarratt, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2008. Interment will follow at Greensville Memorial Cemetery in Emporia. |
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BRANCH, Dorothy "Dot," 82, of Chesterfield, widow of Richard B. Branch Sr., passed away December 3, 2008. She is survived by her son, Richard B. Branch Jr.; sister, Grace Sanderson; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Dot traveled extensively as the wife of a career U.S. Navy veteran and was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association. She was also a longtime member of Hopewell United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's- Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, followed by interment at Dale Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226. |
BRANNON, Dollie Dinks, of St. Stephens Church, Va., departed this life December 4, 2008 in a Mechanicsville Heath Care Center. She is survived by one daughter, Angeline Brannon of St. Stephens Church; one granddaughter, Sara; two sisters, Lucy Johnson and Susie Hence; two brothers, Quinton and Ralph Johnson, all of St. Stephens Church. Funeral service will be held Monday, December 8, 2008 at 11 a.m. at First Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Newton, Va. Rev. Fred Holmes Jr. officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Online condolences are available at www.washingtonfh.com. Arrangements entrusted to Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock. |
will be held noon on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at VaughanGuynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities |
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s 2 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Charities |
s will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Edgewood Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Cooper officiating. Military honors will be observed. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Walker Funeral Home of Windsor. Flowers will be accepted and memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Drawer M, Windsor, NC 27983 or Bertie County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 74, Windsor, NC 27983. Online condolences may be sent to, Charities |
Elizabeth Chitwood, 93, of Rocky Mount, Va., died on Friday, December 5, 2008. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
John Alan Citro, 61, of Covington, died Friday, December 5, 2008. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home., Charities |
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, including four years at the White House, Washington, D.C. He was a member of the Cavite Association and St. Therese's Catholic Church. He was predeceased by a grandson, Jacob. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Marie Cortista; three daughters, Rosalinda D. Spence of Arizona, Catherine D. Mang and husband Chom of Kentucky, Sarah D. Cortista of Norfolk; four grandchildren; five sisters, including Cora Armbrust and husband Lonnie; five brothers, including Rudy Cortista and wife Eliza of Chesapeake; numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Therese's Catholic Church, 4137 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, by the Rev. Robert L. Cummins. Burial will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, with U.S. Navy honors. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the Mass and at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday., Charities |
Rose Wilkinson Costain, died Thursday, December 4, 2008. She was born on March 14, 1923, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of the late James Gordon Wilkinson and Rose Stam Wilkinson. She married John Kendall Costain, in Salt Lake City, November 22, 1956, Thanksgiving Day. She completed two years of college at the University of Utah and Virginia Tech. She worked as an administrative assistant in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah, and after moving to Virginia, in the Department of Statistics at Virginia Tech from 1975 through 1992, when she retired., "My husband, family and extended family have been my dearest blessings.", She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Alice Wilkinson Tustison and Hope Wilkinson; brother, J. Gordon Wilkinson; and niece, Susan Tustison Mudrock, all of Salt Lake City, Utah., She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Dr. John Kendall Costain, professor emeritus of geophysics at Virginia Tech; a daughter, Caroline Rose Costain Muller, of Pulaski; two sons and a daughter-in-law, John Gordon Costain and Barbara McGrath Costain, of Richmond, and James Earle Costain, of Blacksburg; three grandsons, Sgt. Christian John Muller of the United States Army, stationed in Germany and his wife, Val, James Erik Muller, of Radford, a student at Radford University, Nash Thomas Costain, of Richmond; and one granddaughter, Erin Rose Costain, of Richmond; her sister, Joan Wilkinson Ray and husband, Dr. Esten Ray, of Laramie, Wyoming; two nieces, Sharon Tustison Magana and her husband, Dave Magana, of Hurricane, Utah; Laura Ray Moncrief, and her husband, Kirk Moncrief, of Salt Lake City; a nephew, Nelson Patrick Tustison, of Salt Lake City; and a nephew-in-law, Gary Mudrock, of Salt Lake City; several grandnieces and nephews; several greatgrandnieces and nephews; one great-great-grandniece; and one great-greatgrandnephew. Also surviving are the Fall family of Cromwell, Conn.; special cousins, Wili Doyle Pierce and her husband, Don, of Los Angeles, Calif., Shirley Wilkinson and her late husband, Dale Wilkinson, of Salt Lake City; and also many dear and loyal friends who know who they are. Thank you all., Honorary pallbearers are Dave Magana, Jim Muller, Chris Muller, Kurt Moncrief, Evan Robinson, of Salem, Dean Trimble, of Blacksburg, and James Cummins, of Bozeman, Mont., in celebration of Rose's life on Monday, December 8, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. in the War Memorial Chapel on the Virginia Tech campus., In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress St., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Charities |
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CUNDIFF, Louise C., 79, of Richmond, formerly of Martinsville, Va., went to be with the Lord December 3, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, Larry Alton Cundiff. Survivors include four children, Larry Dwayne Cundiff and wife, Billie, of Ashland, Va., Donald Wade Cundiff of Richmond, Va., Thomas Daniel Cundiff and wife, Susan, of Springfield, Va., Donna Cundiff Montgomery and husband, Ralph, of Fayetteville, N.C.; a brother, Howard Eames of Martinsville, Va.; a sister, Imogene Bowles of Martinsville, Va.; eight grandchildren, Michelle, Dustin, Christopher, Dale and Erin Cundiff, Katherine, Nathan and Nicholas Montgomery. Mom was always the glue that held the family together with love. The family will receive friends 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where a funeral service will be held 12 noon Monday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. |
CURTIS, Gregory S., 57, was suddenly called home to be with our Heavenly father on December 4, 2008. He was born June 3, 1951 in Hempstead, N.Y., to Robert and Rose Curtis. Greg served in the U.S. Air Force in the late 1970s and then worked in the insurance industry in Wilkesboro, N.C. and the Richmond area. Greg was very active in the Chesterfield Youth Softball Association (CYSA) as a manager and a coach for over 30 years and was the current President of the Association. He was a proud veteran, a true American patriot and a die-hard New York Yankees fan. Greg's huge heart and generosity were evident in everything he did. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Angela, of Chesterfield, Va.; daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Kevin Scholl of Mechanicsville; daughters, Tiffany and Kimberly Curtis and Samantha and Amanda Ray; and his loyal pets, Cuddles and Missy, all of Chesterfield. He is also survived by his mother, Rose Curtis of Midlothian; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert, Glen, Karla and Janice Curtis; 13 nieces and nephews; longtime friend, Caroline Curtis; as well as many other friends and colleagues. He was taken from us much too soon and will remain in our hearts and minds forever. A funeral service will be held Monday, December 8 at 11 a.m., at Woody Funeral Home, Huguenot Chapel, with interment following at Dale Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 7 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Woody Huguenot Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or to the Chesterfield Youth Softball Association (CYSA) at 7424 Barkbridge Road, Chesterfield, Va. 23832. |
time. The family would like to say thanks to all the employees at Virginia Veterans Care Center for their excellent care., Charities |
2 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008 at the Warm Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by McLaughlin Funeral Home., Charities |
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Vernon C. Deihl HAMPTON - Vernon C. Deihl, 69, died Dec. 3, 2008. Born in Northumberland County, Virginia, he had been a Hampton resident for many years. Vernon had served in the U.S. Army and had worked for E.V. Williams Contracting since 1966. Vernon is survived by the love of his life of 28 years, Kathy Abers; and her parents, Max and Anna Lupei; brother, John Edward Deihl and wife Gerri; nephews, William Edward Deihl and Robert Thomas Deihl and their wives; three great-nieces and one great-nephew. The family would like to thank his many friends, members of the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club and E.V. Williams for their care and support during Vernon's illness. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. in R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. A funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. The interment will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Roseland Cemetery, Reedville, Va., Charities |
DENNIS, Margaret Urban, 97, of Richmond, passed away December 4, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Dennis Sr.; and daughter, Margaret Anne Dennis Ford. She is survived by her daughters, Jeanette D. Jones and Peggy D. Harris and husband, Carol Lee; son, William C. Dennis Jr. and wife, Donna; sister, Frances Lawrence; brother, Forrest Urban; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 6, from 2 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., also where a funeral service will be conducted Monday, December 8, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in Westhampton Memorial Park. |
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s will be held 3:30 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Natural Bridge with Pastor Mark McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in the Diamond Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
s 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Walnut Grove Union Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., Charities |
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Leslie R. Ellis SUFFOLK - Leslie Ray Ellis, 73, passed away Dec. 5, 2008, at Nansemond Point. A native of Roduco, N.C., he was the son of the late Hulda Robertson and Joseph Elliott Ellis. He was predeceased by his wife, Selma Vann Stanley Ellis and 10 brothers and sisters. Ray retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard from shops 26 and 17 as a nuclear welder Oct. 31, 2008, having given 34 years 10 months and one day. Prior to working at the shipyard, he worked at Suffolk Iron Works for 17 years and seven years at Kincaid & Spivey Co. Ray was an Army veteran and served during the Korean conflict. Ray was a multi champion in Duck Pin Bowling, was an avid salt and fresh water fisherman. He loved a good Turkey Shoot and enjoyed western movies and books. Ray loved to work. Ray is survived by his daughters, Faye Harrell and husband Sherwood of Suffolk, Linda Writtenberry and husband Gerald of Suffolk, Lisa Helms and husband Tom "Marty" of Monroe, N.C.; grandchildren, Kristie W. Cunningham and husband Jeremy, Tara W. Moore and husband Art, Hollie W. Will and husband Andy, Tyler V. Helms, Collin Ray Helms and Autumn B. Helms; five great-grandchildren; three nieces; two nephews; and a very special friend, Carolyn Ricketts. A funeral will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory by the Rev. Doris V. Byrd-Madison with burial in Holland Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. and other times at his home. Condolences may be registered at, Charities |
s will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Temple of the Way Out Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Charities |
EPPES, Robert Bland Jr., 87, of Glen Allen departed this life the evening of December 2, 2008. Mr. Eppes was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Bland Eppes Sr. and Gertrude Koknat Eppes. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, the former Anna Mae Pate of Glen Allen; son, Robert Bland Eppes III of Glen Allen; three daughters, Elizabeth Eppes Merkle of Glen Allen, Suzanne Eppes Hoffacker of Southhampton, Pa. and Catherine Eppes Bernard of Waikoloa, Hawaii; two granddaughters, Melissa Anne Merkle and Sarah Elizabeth Merkle of Glen Allen; grandson, Theodore Charette and great-granddaughter, Ellen Charette, both of Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. Eppes was a retired engineer from the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and a great lover of baseball. He was a resident of Glen Allen for 54 years and a member of Glen Allen Baptist Church for over 40 years. The family will receive visitors at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Ln. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Glen Allen Baptist Church Building Fund or Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad. |
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Dec 5, 2008 Essie Jene Bridges Martin, 74, of the Figsboro community, Martinsville, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at her home. She was the wife of John Shockley Martin of the home. Bassett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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EWBANK, Philip Edward, age 47, died Saturday, November 29, 2008. He is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth Ewbank; parents, Edward R. and Joan M. Ewbank; four siblings, Walter M. Ewbank and wife, Kathy, Terri M. Sweeney and husband, William R. (Randy), Douglas J. Ewbank, Michelle L. Robinson; and five nephews, four nieces, and one great-niece. A memorial service will be announced at a later time. |
FLESHOOD, Alyne Newman, age 83, of Lawrenceville, Va. passed away December 5, 2008. She was the widow of Edward Lee Fleshood and Marvin Allen Newman and preceded in death by a daughter, Joan Newman Bowen. She is survived by her son, Steve Allen Newman; two stepsons, Paul Fleshood and wife, Pixie and David Fleshood and wife, Maria; her grandchildren, Eric Fleshood and wife, Colleen and their children, Shelby, Sydney, Dalton and Avery; Edie Fleshood Mann and husband, Patrick and their children Chloe and Tyson, Shannon Myers and her daughter, Halee; and Hunter Fleshood and wife, Erin and their children, Emmy and Libby. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday at Lawrenceville Baptist Church with interment in Crestview Memorial Park, La Crosse, Va. The family will receive friends at the home. Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville is in charge of arrangements. |
will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery with the family. Altmeyer Funeral Home is in charge. |
Essie C. Foskey NORFOLK - Essie C. Foskey, 82, departed for her heavenly home Dec. 2, 2008. Essie was born Nov. 29, 1926, in Martin County, North Carolina. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, James L. Foskey and a son, Linwood E. Foskey. She was the daughter of the late Yancy and Addie Lou Council. She is survived by her son, Lonzie "LJ" Foskey of Jacksonville, N.C., (Annette); two daughters, Deloris A. Stern of France and Receater Foskey Harris of Virginia Beach (Patrick); three brothers, Pete and Walter Council of New Haven, Conn., and Clayton Council of Greenville, N.C.; and a sister, Louise Moore of New Haven. Nine other siblings predeceased her. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Gracie Crandle; and a host of other relatives and friends. Essie was a faithful member of First Calvary Baptist Church for 19 years where she was an active member of Usher Board No. 1. She was a great philanthropist, always giving of her time and resources, visiting the sick and shut-in and imparting hope into many lives. Her sense of humor brought joy and laughter to all. A visitation and viewing of the body will be held Sunday in Hale Funeral Home from noon to 8 p.m. The homegoing will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in First Calvary Baptist Church in Norfolk with the interment following in Roosevelt Memorial, Chesapeake., Charities |
FRIED, Jane Correll, of Glen Allen, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 after a lengthy illness. She was the widow of Herbert Fried who passed away in 1976 and is survived by her longtime companion, Robert C. "Bob" Wendt; her son, Herb Fried; daughter-in-law, Jan Fried; beloved granddaughter, Katie Fried; and many relatives in North Carolina. She was a member of Temple Beth Ahabah and the Beth Ahabah Sisterhood, past president of the National Counsel of Jewish Women, Richmond Section and gave many hours of volunteer service to various charities. She was a member of Alocoholics Anonymous for 27 years. The family will receive friends at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. A graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Hebrew Cemetery, 5th Street. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice or the Fried Family Foundation, P.O. Box 70307, Richmond, Va. 23255. |
. He loved to play darts and was an avid Braves fan, hardly ever missing a game, and was also a member of the FRA. Donald was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 35 years, Virginia B. Galloway. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Michael Galloway and wife Donna Marie of Georgia, Donna and husband James and Mary, both of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Christopher and wife Sarah, Amanda, Jason, Cassandra, Austin, Miranda, Michelle and Aaron; great-grandchildren, Kayliana, Paxton and David; brother, Noel Clay Galloway and wife Joyce of North Carolina; and sister, Rose Dale Lamkin, also of North Carolina; and numerous other loving relatives. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. in Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel. A funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with burial to follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park with full military honors. You may offer condolences to the family at www.mem.com. |
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Dr. Jeffrey George, a cardiovascular surgeon at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. |
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Hannah Elizabeth Roseberry George, 15, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Huntington, W.Va., was embraced in the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Born on October 9, 1993, Hannah is the daughter of the late Jeffrey Edward George and Teresa Kimbler George. Hannah was predeceased by her grandparents, the late Curtis and Goldie Kimbler and Frances and Edward George. Other survivors include two aunts, Bonnie and Randy Loftis, Luana and Bill Collier; and an uncle, Curtis Kimbler; as well as great-aunts, Kathleen Farmer, Rosalie George, Lillian Nieves, Helen Polston, Linda Sakakini, and Arleta Tuckwiller; special cousins include, Angela and Scott Hovermale, Brenden, Dylan and Peyton Hovermale, Melisa and David Pouleris and Ethan Pouleris. She cherished her special times with the extended George family, especially during the holidays. Hannah also leaves behind her adopted grandparents, Nelson and Margaret Worsham and Carolyn Williams and the late Bill Williams. Hannah's horses, Katje and Colin, and her beloved dogs will miss her terribly., An accomplished equestrienne, Hannah earned awards too numerous to mention in eventing, which included dressage, cross country, and stadium jumping. Her love of riding began in Harbor Springs, Mich., where she spent many wonderful family summers. She began riding lessons at Pratt Valley Equestrian Center in Chesapeake, Ohio, participating in multiple competitions. In the summer of 2007, Hannah enjoyed riding at Team CEO Eventing in Lexington, Ky. Most recently, she enjoyed riding at Sunrise Stables in Lexington, Va., Academically, Hannah excelled, earning Honor Roll recognition for repeated quarters. Her diligence in organization and class preparation is credited to the discipline taught her by many excellent teachers. She was also a member of the Faith Christian School Choir, Drama Team and Ministerium Service Club. Faculty reports consistently describe Hannah as a hard worker who was eager to please, with a pure, gentle spirit and perpetually sweet disposition. Her fellow classmates often remarked that her smile was at the ready to cheer up anyone having a bad day. In fact, her joyful smile brightened every classroom she entered, as she absolutely glowed with the love of Christ., Services will be held at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church 11 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008 with Dr. Allen Reasons officiating. Entombment will be held at Woodmere Abbey of Remembrance. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. Klingel-Carpenter is in charge of arrangements. The family guest book may be signed at www.klingelcarpenter.com. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Faith Christian School., Charities |
Jeffrey Edward George, M.D., 49, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, near Roanoke. He was born on December 20, 1958, son of the late Edward and Frances Shaw George. Dr. George is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Teresa Kimbler George. He was graduated from Duke University in 1980 and West Virginia University Medical School in 1984. He completed his general surgery residency at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in 1989 and his cardiothoracic surgery residency at the University of Louisville in 1991., His honors include valedictorian of Huntington High School and, later, recipient of the Lange Outstanding Senior Medical Student Award at WVU. He received the Baird Memorial Surgical Research award many times during his general surgery training. Furthermore, he was designated as one of the "Best Doctors in America" six separate times. He was also chairman of the Hospitality House, now the Jeffrey E. George Comfort House; director of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff at St. Mary's Medical Center; Chairman of St. Mary's Medical Center Foundation; and Professor and Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine., Survivors include two aunts, Linda Sakakini and Rosalie George; a cousin, Joy and Jim Booten; and many other special cousins. He also leaves behind two beloved dogs., Dr. George will forever be remembered as a man who respected all people and was generous beyond compare. Beyond all his medical expertise and attention to his patients, his family always knew they were his first love. Dr. George was also an avid tennis player. He loved his country and he loved his church, serving on various commissions at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. Beyond all accolades, Dr. George exemplified an incredibly rare character of love, dignity, and loyalty. Not only was he the greatest friend anyone could have, but he also lived his life in complete devotion to the people of Huntington and the tri-state area., Services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008, at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. Allen Reasons officiating. Entombment will be held at Woodmere Abbey of Remembrance. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. Klingel-Carpenter is in charge of arrangements. The family guest book may be signed at www.klingelcarpenter.com. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to either Jeffrey E. George Comfort House or Fifth Avenue Baptist Church., Charities |
Gertie R. Cates |
Dec 5, 2008 Gertie Rodgers Cates, 95, of Patrick Springs, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. She was born in Patrick County on May 17, 1913, to Jacob and Augusta Gray Rodgers. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Cates; seven brothers; and two sisters. She was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church. Surviving are her son, Charles Rodgers of Patrick Springs; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastors Mark Wright, Bernard Handy and Dwayne Pruitt officiating. Burial be in New Beginnings Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. today, and other times at the home of a granddaughter, Tammy Baliles, 3905 S. Mayo Drive, Stuart. |
Early Lyman Gilbert, 91, of Huddleston, Va., died on December 2, 2008. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2008, Patmos United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston., Charities |
Joseph Randall Gillispie, 23, of Ferrum, Va., passed away on Friday, December 5, 2008. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home., Charities |
Thelma Dix Godwin GARGATHA - Thelma Dix Godwin, 89, died Dec. 5, 2008. A funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Williams-Parksley Funeral Home, Parksley. |
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s will be held 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel, Marion, Va., Charities |
GREENE, Mrs. Alice F., of Richmond, departed this life December 2, 2008. She is preceded in death by her brother, William "Sonny" Galbreath. She is survived by her husband, Wallace R. Greene; three sons, Reginald, Wallace (Sabrine) and LaMar (Dr. Monica) Greene; one brother, James Edward Galbreath; two sisters, Madrid Archie and Patricia Galbreath; six grandchildren, Brandon, Terence, Jaimie, Nahilah, Natalie and Morgan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral services will be held Saturday (today), December 6, at 12 noon at First Independent Methodist Church, 3050 Midlothian Trnpk. Rev. Harper Greenhowe, pastor, officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
HADEN, Sally Martin, 85, of Elkton, Va., died Thursday, December 4, 2008 in Standardsville. Mrs. Haden was born June 19, 1923, in Kents Store (Fluvanna County) and was the daughter of the late Nathaniel P. and Mae Price Martin. Sally was a graduate of Fluvanna High School and James Madison University (formerly Madison College). She was a member of the Elkton United Methodist Church and taught school for many years for Henry Clay High School in Ashland, and for Elkton High School in Elkton. From 1955 to 1980, she and her husband, Tim, owned and operated Haden's Furniture in Elkton. She enjoyed doing genealogy work and also real estate investments and improvements. On October 9, 1948, she married her husband of 60 years, Timothy Wash Haden, who preceded her in death on November 5, 2008. Survivors include four children, Tim Haden Jr. of Haymarket, Charles Haden of Hampton, David Haden of Virginia Beach, and Jeanne H. Ford of Elkton; and seven grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, December 7, 2008 at the Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Elkton, with Dr. Roger Mace officiating. Burial will follow in the Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. before the service on Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 152, Elkton, Va. 22827. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kygers.com. |
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On Wednesday, December 3, 2008, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend, Eva Mae Taylor (Sallie) Harris, of Buchanan, Va., left this earthly home to enter into her Heavenly Home to rejoin all the loving family and friends who have gone on before her. On May 20, 1932, Eva Mae "Sallie" Taylor, was born to the late Leo Taylor and Della Campbell Taylor in Buchanan, Va. She was the second born child, whose sister, Betty Taylor Welch; and two brothers, Wesley "Nubbin" Taylor, and Thomas "John Henry" Taylor (wife, Becky), survive her. Sallie was married on December 28, 1950, to Harry Bolen Harris Jr., who died on February 14, 1988. Daddy and Mama operated a local grocery store in Buchanan for over 20 years. Mama also worked at the Buchanan Elementary School for 20 + years., She and Daddy worked at the Buchanan Theatre most weekends for many years. Mama was a faithful member of the Buchanan Baptist Church for over 60 years. She especially served the children of the church as the Beginner Sunday School Class teacher for 50+ years, beginning with Mrs. Mabel Brubaker and continuing with the children's class until her death. Mama was a member of the Hazel Moon Circle, and the Mt. Joy Rebekah Lodge, serving in many officer positions throughout the years. She was also a member of the Buchanan Town Improvement Society and the Red Hat Society. Mama felt great joy in volunteering with the local Meals on Wheels program., Survivors include her children, Vicki and Jim Eubank, and Nicki and Cindy Harris; grandson and spouse, James Edward and Crystal Eubank; and the most special lights of her life her great-grandchildren, Caleb and Olivia. There are also many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law; and other family and friends. Also, preceding her in death this past year, was her dear friend, Glenna Berry., to others. Every child that was ever in her Sunday School Class, or came through her cafeteria line at school was a very special child in Mama's heart, and each was a blessing to her in every way. Mama, your love will always be felt in our hearts, and your presence will always be missed in our lives. Many special memories were made traveling around the country with "the Gang." To which, Mama's life was greatly enriched by their love and friendship., s will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, in Buchanan Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Woody officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. Memorial donations are appreciated to the following, Buchanan Baptist Church Building Fund, Buchanan Volunteer Rescue Squad, the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department, the , or to a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 5, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, 540-254-3000., Charities |
Mr. Ernest Lee Harris Sr., "Bubba Lee" or "Poppa Lee," age 81, of Beverly Living Center, formerly of 500 Farmer St., Petersburg, Va. (Gillhaven Manor), departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. He was born Nov. 25, 1927, to late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward and Martha Newsome Harris. Ernest was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Washington Harris; daughters, Ernestine L. Harris and Mildred E. Lewis; sons, George Washington and Gregory M. Harris; sister, Martha E. Kerns; brothers, Charles W. Harris and James B. Harris (Laura). He was a retired masonry worker. Mr. Harris leaves to cherish, his memory one son, Ernest Lee Harris Jr. of Houston, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Garrison (Deacon Edward); 14 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; five sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at noon, Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. Pastor Vincent Harris, (grandson), officiating, assisted by Minister William A. Harris, (great grandson). Interment to follow at the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. The family may be contacted by calling (804) 732-3755 or (804) 437-0356. 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 held 2 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008, at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va., Charities |
HAYES, Barrett "Barry" Joseph, 42, of Henrico, Virginia. The gates of heaven opened and Barry took the Lord's Hand on Thursday, December 4, 2008. He loved his family, his fiancee, and her daughter, as well as his many loyal friends. He also loved fishing, music, the Dallas Cowboys, and a good party. Barry was a 21-and-a-half-year heart transplant survivor and courageously fought the good fight. He was a kind and gentle man who never met a stranger. He could make anyone laugh during the worst of times, even in his own. He was a longtime employee of Lippy's Auto Service. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, James L. Hayes; brother, J. Lee Hayes Jr.; his maternal grandparents, Barrett Joseph Trainham and Cassie Trainham Hairfield; paternal grandparents, Albert Lee Hayes and Louise Hayes Cardwell. He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved fiancee, Sherri Lynne Hudkins and her daughter, Hannah Mae Hudkins; his mother, Josephine "Jo" Hayes; two sisters, Beth Hayes Traylor and husband, Randy, and Margaret Hayes-Shrewsbury and husband, Kenny; one nephew, R. Lee Traylor Jr.; two nieces, Iris Traylor and Rachel J. Shrewsbury. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 6, and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 7, at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, and where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. |
will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Transylvania County at 24 Varsity St. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested for Oxfam or your favorite charity. An online registry is available at, Charities |
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will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008, at Oakey's East Chapel with Mr. Nicholas Faletta speaking. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. at the Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg with Mr. Bradley Miller speaking. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 7, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909., Charities |
HOPP, David W., 68, went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Martha; three sons, Doug and his wife, Lisa, Craig and his wife, Lisa, and Eric and his wife, Wendy; one daughter, Leslie and her husband, Rich; one brother, Thomas and his wife, Marlies; and one sister, Mary Grandt and her husband, Alex. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren, Lauren, Blake, Emma, Leah, Ethan, Carter, Megan and Jacob, whom he deeply cherished. Mr. Hopp was an employee of Allied Chemical and RF&P Railroad during his career, and most recently was the owner of Check Mate. His remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at St. Giles Presbyterian Church on Grove Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Giles Presbyterian Church Choir. |
Huffman, Micheal Anthony - Micheal Anthony Huffman Micheal Anthony Huffman, age 59, of Woodbridge, Virginia died Monday, December 1, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Huffman was born March .... |
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s will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Riverview Baptist Church, in Ripplemead, with Pastor Shahn Wilburn and Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park, in Pearisburg, with Military Graveside Rites by the VFW and American Legion Posts of Giles County. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke, Va., Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com., Charities |
Hugh White Huff Jr., fondly referred to as H.W., 82, of Pulaski, died Thursday afternoon, December 4, 2008, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 5, 1926, in Bristol, and was grandson of the late George Cannady and Blanch Vinyard Huff, Walton Willis and Lena Davis Lockett; son of the late Hugh White Huff Sr. and Kathryn Lockett Huff. The life he lived was a reflection of his love and devotion to his family, community and country. H.W. served in the United States Army, 376th Airborne 82NO Division, and was a paratrooper in Europe during World War II. Many would say he was a philanthropist, sharing his blessings with many causes. He was Founder and General Partner of the Downtown East Development and Chairman of the Board of Bond Cote of Virginia. H.W. was President of Huff Coal and Oil Company and Chairman of the Board of Huff Petroleum, in Pulaski. He served on the Board of Pulaski, Bristol, and Roanoke Banks of Virginia. He served as the Chairman of Finance, Trustee, and Board of Stewards of the First United Methodist Church, Pulaski, and served as Chairman of the Pulaski Public Service Authority. In addition, H.W. served on the board of the New River Airport Commission. He was a Charter and Former Member of the Pulaski Jaycees, Coffee and Elks Club. H.W. was a Harris Fellow and continuous oldest Member of Pulaski Rotary Club and the Pulaski American Legion. He served on the Pulaski Merchants Council, and was a member of the Pulaski Science Club. In addition, he served on the Board of Trustees of the New River Community College Foundation and established the Ann F. Huff Book Fund which will provide books for students for generations to come. H.W. was awarded Business Executive of the Year by the Pulaski Chamber of Commerce (1983), and has received New River Community College's highest award, the Friendship Award., H.W. is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Ann Foster Huff, of 61 years; son, Hugh White Huff III and his wife, Sheryl Richardson Huff, of Salem; and daughter, Sarah Ann Huff, of Columbus, North Carolina; granddaughters, Lindsay Huff Fedok and her husband, Jason, of Alexandria, Lauren Huff Bullen and her husband, Charles, of Roanoke; and grandson, Hugh White Huff IV (Chip), of Roanoke; sister, Sara Huff Tuck and her husband, Dr. Kenneth Tuck, of Roanoke; brother, Walton Lockett Huff and wife, Mary Churchill Huff, of Houston, Texas; great-grandson, Ryan Edward Fedok, of Alexandria; and sister-in-law, Joy Foster, of Christiansburg. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends., His family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses of Pulaski Community Hospital and Roanoke Memorial Hospital, 10 Mountain ICU, who gave so much kindness in his care., s will take place Monday, December 8, 2008, at 12 p.m. at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave. SW, Roanoke, Virginia, with the Rev. Hugh Kilgore officiating and assistance from family friends, the Rev. Norman Wilhoit and the Rev. Leroy Henry. Friends are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the New River Community College Scholarship Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski., Charities |
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will be held 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at VaughanGuynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Charities |
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celebrating Linda's life will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008, at Christian Life International Church. Service will be conducted by the Rev. David Tuell and Pastor Debbie Hutton. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online condolences to the family may be made at johnmoakey.com. Funeral arrangements are being handled by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. Memorial donations can be made to the Christian Life International Building Fund, 518 E. Main Street, Salem, Va. 24153, 540-389-5848., Charities |
Mrs. Maxine Jackson, age 63, of 13429 Bradley Bridge Road, Chester, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at Chipppenham Medical Center, Richmond. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. (804)732-7841. www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
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will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008, at Fries Baptist Church. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Charities |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Summersett Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, Va., Charities |
JONES, Doris of Montpelier, Va., departed this life December 5, 2008. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
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Mary Margaret Kei, 90, of Prince George, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 4, 2008, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vendel (Ben) Kei, and sisters, Josephine Balazik, Katie Janosik and Anna Martin. She was born in Hopewell, Va., on March 27, 1918, to Andrew and Eva Kovalick. She was a lifelong member of St. James Catholic Church and was always ready for any occasion to volunteer her cooking skills. She retired, after 20 years of service, from Bridgestone/Firestone Polyester plant in Hopewell, Va. Left to cherish her memory is her sister Emma Minor, neighbors, Marion and Ralph Moore and their children, numerous nieces and nephews and their families. A Christian wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, with visitation to follow in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Resurrection will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church with Father Frank Wiggins officiating. Interment will be in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, Prince George, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church 102 N. Fifth Ave., Hopewell, VA. 23860. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com. |
KEI, Mary Margaret, 90, of Prince George, Va. went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2008 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vendel "Ben" Kei; and sisters, Josephine Balazik, Katie Janosik and Anna Martin. She was born in Hopewell, Va. on March 27, 1918 to Andrew and Eva Kovalick. She was a lifelong member of St. James Catholic Church and was always ready for any occasion to volunteer her cooking skills. She retired, after 20 years of service, from Bridgestone/Firestone Polyester plant in Hopewell, Virginia. Left to cherish her memory is her sister, Emma Minor; neighbors, Marion and Ralph Moore and their children; numerous nieces and nephews and their families. A Christian wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2008 with visitation to follow in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home . A Mass of Christian Resurrection will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church with Father Frank Wiggins officiating. Interment will be in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, Prince George, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 102 N. 5th Ave., Hopewell, Va. 23860. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com. |
s will be held noon on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Westside Church of Christ, 1705 Starview Drive, Salem with Minister Eddy Gilpin presiding. Interment will follow at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave., N.W. Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Westside Church of Christ in Crawford's memory., Charities |
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KENNEDY, Alexander Dasil, was born into the arms of the Lord December 2, 2008. His loving parents are Gregory and Melissa Kennedy; sister, Katie; and brother, Aidan; grandparents, Earl and Mary Ann Kennedy of Bella Vista, Ark., and Dasil "Cotton" and Nancy Sizemore of Mechanicsville; aunts and uncles, Jeff and Tina Kennedy of Bentonville, Ark., and David and Rhonda Thrift of Louisa, Va.; cousins, Joshua, Andrew, Derrick, Sarah and Austin. There will be a private interment with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Midwives for Haiti. |
KENNEY, Deborah "Debby" Kish, 48, beloved wife of William Kenney, passed away at their Spotsylvania farm on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Debby will be remembered for her compassion for animals (especially her three cats, two dogs, two donkeys, and two horses - Scooter and Texas) and for the laughter and love she brought to the lives of all those around her. An avid equestrian, Debby was known as a brilliant riding instructor and mentor to family and friends. She worked for Williams-Mullen in Richmond, Va. Debby is survived by her siblings, Mary, Marge, Jim, Fred, Fran, Mike, Rob, Kathy; and her Aunt Mary. A viewing and prayer service will be held on Monday, December 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Covenant Funeral Service in Fredericksburg, Va. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Culpeper National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to rerun.org. An online guestbook is available at covenantfuneralservice.com. |
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Irene Lyons Koeniger, 69, of Ocala, Fla., and formerly of Pulaski, Va., passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va., Charities |
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will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Felts Cemetery, Galax, Va. The Landreth family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., Charities |
Victor Traul Light, 84, of Rocky Mount, Va., died on Thursday, December 4, 2008. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
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Fiorendo Loiercio VIRGINIA BEACH - Fiorendo A. "Freddy" Loiercio, passed away Dec. 4, 2008. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Mary, Jan. 31, 2008. Fred was born in Teaneck, N.J., and lived in New Jersey and New York, but spent most of his adult life in Virginia Beach. He resided at Pacific South Condominiums in Virginia Beach. Fred and Mary owned and operated the Venice Italian Restaurant in Virginia Beach and Norfolk for 54 years. Freddy was a member and contributor to Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Virginia. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Hawkins and husband Tom of Virginia Beach and Catherine Loiercio and dearest friend Mary McLemore of Knots Island, N.C.; his sister, Angelina Loiercio and husband Tony of Norfolk; sisters-in-law, Josephine Loiercio of Norfolk and Jean Smith of Syracuse, N.Y. Fred was an exceptional husband, father and grandfather and received immense pleasure from his three grandchildren, Mary Rooney and husband Mike of Odenton, Md., Matthew Foreman and wife Rachel of Virginia Beach and Zachary Hawkins and wife Maris of Virginia Beach. He was the great-grandfather of Mark and William Foreman and Isabella Rooney. He had many beloved nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Donations may be made to Star of the Sea Social Outreach. Online condolences may be made at, Charities |
will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Olive Branch Cemetery. Dr. Walter Black will officiate. The family will receive friends in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, make contributions to the . |
Walter C. Manley AULANDER - Walter Clarence Manley, 78, of the 1300 block of Highway 561 West, died Dec. 3, 2008. A funeral will be today at 11 a.m. in Wilder's Funeral Home Chapel, Rich Square. |
s will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at the Lotz Vinton Chapel., Charities |
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Arna Lee Mitchell MURFREESBORO - Arna Lee Mitchell, 77, of the 700 block of Mapleton Road, died Dec. 3, 2008. A funeral will be held today at 1 p.m. in Parker Grove Baptist Church. Hertford County Undertakers is in charge. |
MOORE, Dr. Robert Patrick, 87, of Richmond, died December 2, 2008 after a brief illness. He was a son of the late Dr. Ray Atkinson Moore and Pauline Smith Moore. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Reynolds Moore; his daughter, Ellen M. Walk and her husband, John; son, Robert P. Moore Jr. and his wife, Marilyn; grandchildren, Sarah P. Walk, John R. Walk Jr., Robert A. Moore, and Michael P. Moore; his brothers Dr. John A. Moore and William A. Moore; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Ray A. Moore Jr. Born in Charlotte County Va., he grew up in Hampden-Sydney Virginia, where his father served as college physician for Hampden-Sydney College and Longwood College, in addition to a general practice in Farmville. He graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in 1943, and the Medical College of Virginia in 1946, subsequently serving his internship at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans. He served active duty in the United States Navy from 1947 to 1950. After a one-year residency in Pathology at Charlotte Memorial Hospital in Charlotte N.C., he completed a two-year residency in Internal Medicine at the McGuire VA Hospital in Richmond, Va. After four years of private practice of Internal Medicine in Spartanburg S.C., he returned to Richmond to practice at Ennion G. Williams Hospital. Dedicated to his patients and students, he taught at MCV, and later practiced and taught at the McGuire VA Hospital. He retired in 1986. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Richmond, and previously a member of River Road Presbyterian Church, where he was a Ruling Elder. The family will receive friends at 10806 Whitaker Woods Rd. on Friday, December 5, from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, December 6, at 2:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church, with a reception to follow at the church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, 4602 Cary Street Road, Richmond, Va. 23226. |
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Lizzie M. Murphy NEWSOMS - Lizzie Mae Murphy, 75, of the 29000 block of Everett St., died Dec. 3, 2008. A funeral will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. in New Piney Grove Baptist Church. Engram Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge. |
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NOBLES, Virginia S., beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, aged 95, passed away on December 4, 2008, surrounded by family, after a long and loving life. Virginia was born in Kenosha, Wis. on December 1, 1913, the second daughter of Virginia Laura Schwartz (later Trollinger) and Jay Henry Schwartz. Her older sister, Hazel S. Ryland, preceded her in death. Virginia lived in both Ohio and Pennsylvania before moving, at an early age, to Colonial Heights, Va. At age 19, Virginia married her childhood sweetheart, Charles Yates Nobles, who predeceased her in July 2002. Virginia will be greatly missed by her sister, Peggy T. Adams and her life partner, Judy L. Simmons, of Chesterfield County; her three children, Donald Y. Nobles of Colonial Heights, M. Yates Nobles of Charlottesville, and Barbara N. Altizer and her husband, Charles B. Altizer, of Chesterfield County; her grandchildren, Janet N. Morehart of Herndon, Donald Y. Nobles II and his wife, Terry M. Nobles, of Chesterfield County, and Patty N. Woodward of Colonial Heights; Jason A. Ivey of Charlottesville, Nathaniel S. Ivey of New Orleans, La. and L. Wyndham I. Bailey and her husband, Jeremy D. Bailey, of Houston, Texas; C.H. Alexander Altizer and his wife, Laura Perry-Altizer, of Chesterfield County, Va., A. Isley and her husband, Bryan A. Isley, of Burlington, N.C. and Anna E. Altizer of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; her great-grandchildren, Sarah M. Ford and her husband, Michael J. Ford, of Aldie, Va. and Amanda H. Morehart of Laconia, N.H.; Joseph G. Nobles and Jacob Y. Nobles, of Chesterfield County; Wren Woodward and Anne-Caroline Woodward, of Colonial Heights; Wilson A. Bailey of Houston, Texas; V. Britton Isley and Bryan A. Isley II of Burlington, N.C.; and her great-great-grandchildren, Joshua I. Kelly, Maya H. Kelly and Chloe F. Kelly of Laconia, N.H. Virginia partnered with her husband Dick by directing the administrative side of their business, Town and Country Realty in Petersburg, Va., from 1949 to September of 2005. Virginia served the community for many years as a volunteer with the Twigs at the Southside Regional Medical Center, delivering flowers to patients. She was Treasurer of the Burlington Garden Club for many years and, as a member, notorious for winning "best specimen" with her flowers. Her ability as a gardener was well-known and she shared the secrets of gardening as well as her specimens with family and friends. She was a faithful friend to the birds who were attracted to her garden. Virginia was a devoted mother to her children and grandchildren and has been inspirational both in character and competence. Among the gifts Virginia leaves to family by way of example are her generosity, her kindness, her selflessness and her commitment to enrich the lives of others. She opened the door to the joys of travel to her children and grandchildren. Virginia was skilled at many crafts, including cooking, rug braiding, quilting, embroidery and knitting. Virginia and her family are forever appreciative to her dedicated caregivers over the past few years, Christine Younger and Patricia Smith. Family visitation will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, on Saturday, December 6, 2008. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2008, in Woodlawn Baptist Church, 3120 Woodlawn Avenue, Colonial Heights. Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Burlington Garden Club at 1305 Canterbury Lane, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834 or to the Federated Women's Club of Petersburg, c/o Mrs. Jack Chaney at 8700 Privet Dr., Chesterfield, Va. 23237. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
s will be held Monday, December 8, 2008, at First United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. with interment to follow in Sparta, N.C. at 3 p.m. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel., Charities |
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NORWOOD, Margueritte Wilson, 92, died on the first of December 2008 at The Hermitage in Richmond after several years of declining health. Miss Norwood was born in Oxford, N.C., and moved with her family to Virginia in 1917. She graduated from John Marshall High School and worked in the insurance industry throughout her professional career, retiring as an officer of the First Commonwealth Life Insurance Company of Richmond. She was an active member of Northminster Baptist Church for many years, serving as a teacher and director of the Youth Department, as a Deacon, and member of the finance committee. In her church work, she had a real ability to make a positive difference in the lives of young people. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Nathaniel and Hattie Lee Wilson Norwood; her sisters, Isabelle Norwood Adams, Josephine Norwood and Inez Norwood Fridley; and brothers, William, Henry, Robert, and James Norwood. She is survived by her nieces, Inez Fridley, Sandra Fridley, Joanne Fridley, Isabelle Thierfeldt and Jeanette Wise; and great-nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., on Sunday, December 7, from 2 to 6 p.m., and where funeral services will be held 12 noon on Monday, December 8. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the The Hermitage "Employee Holiday Fund," 1600 Westwood Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227, or Odyssey Hospice Care, 8000 Franklin Farms Dr., Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23229. The family gives thanks and love to all the special people who took great care of Miss Norwood. Online condolences at www.Blileys.com. |
Mary Lee Novak, 61, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Thursday, December 4, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424., Charities |
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OWEN, Annie T., 84, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2008. She was a native of Brunswick County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Dudley and Esther Hurst Thacker, and was a member of Dundas Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Harry J. Owen; a daughter, Peggy O. Meadows and husband, Robert, of Chester; two sons, H. Wayne Owen and wife, Judith, of Chester, Ricky Owen and wife, Debbie, of Chesterfield; four sisters, two brothers, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2008 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with Neil Wheeler officiating. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
Mr. Keith Lorenzo Owens, of 2154 N. Percy St., Philadelphia, formerly of Stony Creek, Va., died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at his residence. Funeral information will be announced later by the Jones & Peace Funeral Service, 13013 Park Ave., Stony Creek, Va. Family may be contacted by calling (434) 246-6731. |
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Lucia A. Pearson VIRGINIA BEACH - Lucia Assunta Pearson, 78, passed away Dec. 2, 2008. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Christian wake at 7 p.m. in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. A reception will follow at the Roma Lodge. Friends may send tributes to her permanent memorial at www.mem.com., Charities |
s for Craig Howell Pendleton Sr. will be held at 1 p.m. today in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. |
PERKINS, Joseph W., 64, of Richmond, died December 3, 2008 after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his sons, Timothy and Jeffrey Perkins; his longtime partner, Sandy Marks Bricker; brother and sister, John and Sandy; longtime friend, Bud Farag; and many other friends in the office furniture industry. He was a partner in Contract Associates for over 20 years. The family will receive friends 12 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
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Dec 5, 2008 A funeral for Pheobe Spencer Nowlin, 85, of Stuart, who died Nov. 29, 2008, was held Wednesday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Revs. Franklin Reynolds and Richard Spencer officiating. Burial was in the Spencer family cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Nowlin, Charlie Thomas, Johnnie Penn, Calvin Dobbins Jr., Doug Light, Roy Rucker, Rayvone Cassady, Raymond Crite, James Carter, Travis Nowlin, Benny Blackard, Albert Thomas, Bennett Rucker, Kent Amos and James Hines. |
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PITTS, Joseph E., 75, of Mascot, Va., died Monday, December 1, 2008. He was a retired correctional officer. He is survived by a daughter, Linda Reichert; a son, Jason Pitts, both of Mascot, Va.; and three grandchildren.The memorial service will be private. Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, West Point, Va., is handling arrangements. |
Mr. Charles "Barney" McKinley Poole of Ettrick went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. He was born Sept. 20, 1930, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia to the late Charlie Poole and Eugenia Fountain Poole. He accepted Christ at an early age at First Union Baptist Church, Richmond under the guidance of his grandfather, the Rev. John E. Fountain. Upon moving to Petersburg he joined Zion Baptist Church, under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White Sr. He was educated in Richmond Public Schools and graduated from Armstrong High School in 1948. Charles received a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1967 and a Master of education in Administration and Supervision in 1976 from Virginia State University. He was an excellent athlete and an accomplished football and basketball player. Barney served valiantly in the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of 1st lieutenant. After faithful service he retired from the Petersburg City School System. Barney was also a member of various civic, community and Church organizations, among them Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, Kiwanis Club, and the Zion Baptist Church where he served on the Finance Committee and volunteered to feed the hungry. Barney was also a civil rights activist. He was a devoted husband, father, son and brother and was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Elizabeth Francis Stills Poole, and son, Brian Jeffrey Poole. He leaves to cherish his memory: one son, Barry V. Poole of Ettrick; one sister, Catherine Poole James of Richmond; a host of cousins and devoted friends. A funeral service will be held 110 a.m. Monday Dec. 8, 2008, at Zion Baptist, Petersburg, with the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White Sr. officiating. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will hold its Memorial Service at 7 p.m. Sunday evening at William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. The interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will assemble at the residence one hour prior on the day of service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, now serving from three locations. (804) 732-7841 Please send online condolences to: www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
Janet E. Porter FRANKLIN - Janet E. Porter, 87, of the 31000 block of Carter Street, died Dec. 2, 2008. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in St. Paul United Church of Christ, Newsoms. Engram Funeral Home is in charge. |
will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in John W. Taylor Cemetery, Temperanceville. Fox Funeral Home, Temperanceville, is in charge. |
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Emma Lee Rhodes PORTSMOUTH - Emma Lee Rhodes, 85, was called home to rest Dec. 2, 2008. She was born in Norfolk to the late Anderson and Eunice Jones. Mrs. Rhodes was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and retired from Sears Roebuck and Co. She was a caring and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend who will greatly be missed. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Milford Rhodes Sr. Mrs. Rhodes is survived by her loving son, the Rev. Milford G. Rhodes Jr.; a sister, Fannie Askew of Philadelphia; three grandchildren, Morgan Rhodes (Ronald Scott), Melani Rhodes and the Rev. Aimee Rhodes, all of Newport News; nine great-grandchildren; a niece, Dr. Jacqueline Peace; a nephew, Lee E. Peace Jr.; lifelong friend, Catherine Mingo; and a host of loving cousins. The family will receive friends at 500 Henderson St., Portsmouth. Public viewing will be held at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty St., Chesapeake, Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. A funeral will be held in First Baptist Church, Berkley, at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment to follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. We invite you to send a condolence message to the family's guestbook at, Charities |
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ROBINSON, Elnora Dixon, went home to live eternally with the Lord on December 2, 2008. She was born on September 30, 1915, the daughter of the late Isabel and Thomas Dixon in Mulberry Island, now known as Ft. Eustis, Va. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Robinson; and her brothers, Earl, Richard, Williams, Jimmie and Miles Dixon. Her devotion and love will be forever cherished by her children, Rev. Benjamin Robinson, Ruby J. McAlpine and Doris A. Brown; her grandchildren, Jefferson R. McAlpine Jr. and Walter R. Brown (Tisha); her great-grandson, Phoenix R. Brown; her son-in-law, Willie W. Brown; her nieces, nephews, a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends. A funeral service, celebrating her new beginning, will be held 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2008, in Union Baptist Church, Highland Park, with the Rev. Clarence Bolton and Dr. Solomon M. Wesley officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the church by 2:10 p.m. on Sunday. Mrs. Robinson may be viewed only in the church on Sunday, immediately following the Sunday morning worship service, until the hour of her service. Interment will take place 1 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008, in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at the gravesite by 12:45 p.m. on Monday. Professional services entrusted to the Staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Va. 757-229-3011. |
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for others. Using her nursing degree, she volunteered more than 1500 hours to the American Red Cross, and proudly established a "Well Baby" clinic at the U.S. Naval Hospital, MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., leading to her nomination for Military Wife of the Year. She supported her husband's military career, serving as president of the Navy Dental Wives organization in Pensacola, Honolulu, Washington, D.C., and Norfolk. She actively supported other's recovery as the recovery advocate of the Episcopal Church, Diocese of Southern Virginia, co-authoring the Recovery Manual for the region. The Episcopal church was the center of Arlene's volunteerism throughout her life. The past 25 years, Arlene was an active member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, serving on the Altar Guild, Martha's Ministry, Cursillo, the Vestry and as a pastoral caregiver. In addition, she delivered Meals on Wheels and sponsored families in need. In death, she continues to give to others by donating her body to the Eastern Virginia Medical School for research and teaching. A memorial will be held in Emmanuel Episcopal Church Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at 1p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. |
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Dec 5, 2008 A graveside service for Ruby Compton Cox, 88, of Martinsville, who died Dec. 2, 2008, was held Thursday at Roselawn Burial Park with the Revs. Harold Draper and Andrew Shanks officiating. Pallbearers were Mark Cox, Tim Cox, Jeff Cox, Greg Cox, Jay Cox and Bucky Taylor. Arrangements were by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville chapel. |
. Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD, 20855 or to Bethlehem Christian Church. Condolences may be registered at |
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. |
Virginia M. Savage PARKSLEY - Virginia Middleton Savage, 95, passed away Dec. 4, 2008. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Williams-Parksley Funeral Home. |
Xzybrel Savage SUFFOLK - Xzybrel Savage, 25, of the 1400 block of Forest Oak Lane, died Dec. 1, 2008. A celebration of life will be held at noon Monday in Oak Grove Baptist Church. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge. |
will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
will be held 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Temple Emanuel Cemetery with the Rabbi Kathy Cohen officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
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Jesse J. Sharp VIRGINIA BEACH - Jesse James Sharp, 63, of the 5400 block of Wesleyan Drive, died Dec. 3, 2008. A funeral will be at noon Monday in Piney Grove Baptist Church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. |
SHEPPERSON, Charles H. Jr., departed this life December 3, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Steet. Funeral notice later. |
Mitchell Loyd (Big Country) Simmons, 17, of Chamblissburg, passed away Monday, December 1, 2008. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Shenandoah Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel., Charities |
s 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, in the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel., Charities |
will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery. Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge. |
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Mr. Calvin Leroy Smith slipped away so suddenly to eternal rest on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at his residence. Calvin was born May 23, 1959, in Emporia to the late Spencer and Dora Smith. He was a graduate of Sussex Central High, class of 1978 and served in the U.S. Army. He leaves to cherish his memory one brother, Larry Smith of Waverly; two uncles, Elmore Burgess Jr. (Judy) and Randolph Burgess (Brenda) of Waverly; three aunts, Shirley Walker (Raymond) of Emporia, Vandra Walker (William) of Waverly and Catherine Moore (Louis) of Washington D.C., a host of cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at Peace-Bland Funeral Home, Waverly with the Rev. Tracey Walker officiating. The family will assemble at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, Waverly. (804) 834-2219 Please send online condolences to: www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
Curtis L. Synder PLYMOUTH - Curtis L. Synder, 57, of the 100 block of Park Ave., died Dec. 4, 2008. A funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, Edenton. Friends may join the family in the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and all other times at the "home place," 934 US 17 North, Windsor. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities |
Sylvia Dare Gregory Sydnor, 70, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424., Charities |
Kasey Ann St.Clair, 22, of Roanoke County, died Friday, December 5, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Charities |
STEADMAN, Dorothy D., 86, died peacefully December 2, 2008 in Richmond, Va., after a short illness. Born in Aurora, N.C., she moved to Norfolk, Va. when she was four years old and lived most of her life there except for two years in Hawaii, two years in Washington, D.C. and, most recently, in Richmond for the past 10 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Brooks Steadman. She is survived by her loving son, Dr. Robert Brooks Steadman and his wife, Susan; and their children, Charles Brooks Steadman, Robert Grant Steadman and Caroline Frances Steadman, all of Richmond. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 6, 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 12991 River Road, Richmond, Va., 23238. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church. |
Steele, Dorothy Marie Pippin - Dorothy Marie Pippin Steele Dorothy Marie Pippin Steele, age 91, of Culpeper died Thursday, December 4, 2008 at the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community. She .... |
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at a later date. Arrangements by Twin County Funerals., Charities |
Frances E. Sumner UNION - Frances Ellen Horton Sumner, 70, died Dec. 4, 2008. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Ashley Chapel of Garrett Funeral Home, Ahoskie. |
s entrusted to T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home Inc., 405 Johnson Ave., Suffolk, VA 23434, (757) 539-4861. Please submit condolences to tecofh@aol.com., Charities |
s will be conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Don Harris of Burrows Memorial Baptist Church today. Immediate family and invited friends only are to attend. The family respectfully requests no children attend please. Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, is handling arrangements. To share condolences with the family please visit, Charities |
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Rose Marie Temple NORFOLK - Rose Marie Temple passed away Dec. 2, 2008, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, she was the daughter of Leonard Borho and the late Betty Haller Borho of St. Meinrad, Ind. She was Roman Catholic and a graduate of Kempsville High School. Rose will be remembered as a caring, loving person who was a skilled seamstress and a creative arts and craft designer. She is survived by her husband, F. Scott Temple of Norfolk; and three sisters, Theresa Borho of Indiana, Frances Borho of New Jersey and Michelle Brattarai of Nebraska. Services and interment will be in St. Meinrad, Ind., at a later date. The family is so thankful for the loving care Rose received from the staff of 6R Pod 1 NICU at Norfolk General., Charities |
THALHIMER, Nancy P., 75, of Richmond, Va., passed away peacefully at home December 4, 2008, surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Alice Passloff; and her brother, Richard Passloff of Richmond. Nancy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Morton G. Thalhimer Jr.; a son, Morton G. Thalhimer III and his wife, Patti, of Richmond; a daughter, Leigh T. Linnell and her husband, Bob, of Portland, Ore.; and a son, Richard L. Thalhimer and his wife, Amy, of Richmond. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Barbara Passloff of White Plains, N.Y.; and a niece, Lynn Drucker of Laurel, Md. Additional survivors include six grandchildren, Sarah and David Thalhimer of Richmond, Evan and Alexandra Thalhimer of Richmond, Austin and Daniel Linnell of Portland, Ore.; and a cousin, Lee Wolff and his wife, Pamela, of Cleveland, Ohio. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Nancy was an avid outdoor person, enjoying tennis and golf over the greater portion of her life. She further enjoyed skiing for 50 years with her three children, their spouses and grandchildren. Nancy was involved with many organizations and cared greatly about the well being of our community, particularly for our health care institutions. She served tirelessly for 20 years on two separate boards of Sheltering Arms Hospital. She worked diligently and participated in the change from a conventional hospital to a top-rated rehabilitation facility. Nancy was loved and admired not only by her family, but also by a large circle of Richmond friends. She had numerous friendships throughout the country acquired through her 17 years at the Harbour Ridge Club in Stuart, Fla. She will be missed, but her spirit and joyful outlook lives on through her children, grandchildren and an abundance of friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 6, 2008, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond. Interment will be private. A memorial service will be held at Congregation Beth Ahabah, 1111 W. Franklin St., on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cullather Brain Tumor Quality of Life Center, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 108, Richmond, Va. 23226, or Sheltering Arms Hospital, 206 Twinridge Ln., Richmond, Va. 23235, or a charity of your choice. |
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s will be held noon on Monday, December 8, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Naff officiating. Interment will be in the Horne Family Cemetery at Coopers Cove. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
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Denise Ella Vest, 51, of Radford, died Wednesday, December 3, 2008. A celebration of Denise's life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Mullins Funeral Home, in Radford., Charities |
Phelps Walker Jr., 58, of Sarasota, Fla., passed away on Monday, November 17, 2008. Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Manakin Episcopal Church, 985 Huguenot Trail, Powhatan, Va., Charities |
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A funeral discourse for Mr. Wallace J. Wesson Jr. will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at the chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va. Brother Eric Harris of Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness. Interment to follow via horse drawn carriage to the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 12:30 p.m. at the funeral establishment. The family will assemble noon at 1032 Sixth Street, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 862-2779. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Wesson online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Diana J. Whittaker, 53, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, December 5, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
WILKINS, James Thomas Sr., of Richmond, Va., departed this life on Friday, December 5, 2008. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later. |
WILLIAMS, Joseph M., age 80, entered into eternal rest December 4, 2008, at Amelia Nursing Center, Amelia, Va. He is survived by three sisters, Ethel Curtis, Mabel Cox, Clara Booker-McCrawley; two brothers, Macon Williams and Ralph Williams (Arlene); nieces, nephews, one devoted, Larry Williams (Ann), cousins, other relatives and friends. Viewing is 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, December 7. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday, December 8, at V. Y. Scott Funeral Memorial Chapel, Amelia. Rev. Paul Wilson, eulogist. V.Y. Scott is in charge of arrangements. |
Calvin W. Wills NORFOLK - Calvin Walker Wills, 84, passed away Dec. 5, 2008. Mr. Wills was born in Helen, W.Va. He attended West Virginia State School for the Deaf and worked as a coal miner briefly, then for 13 years as a printer in Welch, W.Va., and retired from The Virginian-Pilot after 32 years as a printer. He was a charter member of the Deaf Missionary Church. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, NASCAR and watching the Green Bay Packers. Survivors include his loving wife, Selma P. Wills; four children, Chris Wills and his wife Sarah of Smithfield, Donald Ray Wills of Portsmouth and their mother, Hazel Wills, and Ronald Jessup and Jill Marbaugh of Norfolk; seven grandchildren, Tabitha Jefferies and her husband Devin, Holly Rae Wills, Leslie Wills, Johnny Babb, Courtney Babb, Willie Evans and Ronald K. Jessup Jr.; and six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruby Branch of West Virginia. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. in Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norview Chapel, where a funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Pam Culler. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends may send tributes to www.mem.com. |
s are private. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling the arrangements. |
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celebrating Mildred's life will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2008, in Rader's Chapel with the Rev. Carol Johnston officiating. Interment will be held at Daleville Cemetery. The pallbearers will be Mike Wright, Brad Jennings, Jeff Jennings, Scott Downey, Mark Bushnell, and Joey Bushnell. The honorary pallbearers will be David Lawson Jr. and Johnny Quesenberry Jr. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va., Charities |
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