s noon Friday, December 12, 2008, at Greater Mt. Zion United Holiness Church in Christiansburg. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home., Charities |
ALVARADO-GINORIO, Aurea, 79, of Colonial Heights, Va., died Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Alejandrina Cornier Renta. She was a member of the Fort Lee Memorial Chapel for over 32 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who loved gardening flowers, and taking long walks and enjoyed family get-togethers. She is survived by three daughters, Iris Alvarado Chapman of Colonial Heights, Aurea Elena Alvarado of Petersburg and Louise Alvarado Pines and husband, Robert III, of Midlothian; two granddaughters, Aurea Amorita Finney and Kristen Lissette Chapman, both of Colonial Heights; four grandsons, Conner Wayne Chapman, Jose Rafael Concepcion III, both of Colonial Heights, Justin Luis Pines and Quenton Robert Pines, both of Midlothian. She is also survived by Tia Felton, with whom she shared a special relationship as if she were a daughter; three sisters, Ada Renta Vasques of Orlando, Fla., Georgina Renta of Ponce, Puerto Rico and Alejandrina Renta Pacheco and husband, Gelo, of Baymon, Puerto Rico; two brothers, Alfonso Renta and wife, Ester, and Juan Ramon Renta and wife, Luz, all of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Funeral services will be conducted 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the Fort Lee Main Chapel, Fort Lee, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Interment will be in Southlawn Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
Mr. Jay J. Anders, 86, of Lake City, Fla., passed away November 23, 2008, following an extended illness. Mr. Anders was born in Gary, W.Va., to Cleve and Ethel Anders. He was a Naval Veteran serving from 1942 to 1947. Mr. Anders worked for A-1 sandwiches for over 20 years. After retiring he worked at the Price Quick Stop in Lake City becoming friends with many of the patrons. Many friends remember him through the Columbia County Flea Market where he also enjoyed working for over 20 years. Mr. Anders is survived by a sister, Nell A. Boyer, of Galax, Va.; a brother, Rossie Anders, of Roanoke, Va.; and two special friends, Nell Feagle and Randall Saunders, both of Lake City. Several nieces and nephews and other family members also survive. A celebration of life in his memory will be held at the American Legion in Lake City, Fla., on Saturday, December 13, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. Per his request, Mr. Anders will be buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Grayson County, Va. A guestbook is available at www.vaughanguynn.com., Charities |
Robert L. Armstrong JARVISBURG - Robert Leroy Armstrong, 56, of the 7300 block of Caratoke Hwy., died Dec. 4, 2008. A funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Corinth Missionary Baptist Church. A.C. Robinson & Son Funeral Home is in charge. |
11 a.m. Friday, December 12, 2008, Fries Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., Charities |
Sandra F. Askew EDENTON - Sandra Freeman Askew, 73, of the 100 block of Hewes St., died Dec. 9, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Edenton Baptist Church. Friends may join the family Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton. |
s 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, Northside Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Charities |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Lotz Salem Chapel. Interment will follow in Hall's Church Cemetery, Ironto. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va., Charities |
will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. in Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. Massey Funeral Home of Aulander is in charge. |
BANKS, Mrs. Dorothy Cozart, mother of Medaris Roscoe Banks and devoted wife of Roscoe William Banks (deceased), died peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on December 1, 2008. She was born on October 9, 1928 in Charles City, Va. to the late Noah Cozart and Lula Cozart Mickins. Dorothy was raised in Richmond, Va. and attended Van De Vyver Catholic School before graduation from Armstrong High School. A love mother, grandmother and friend to all who were fortunate enough to meet her, she leaves to cherish her memory her only child and dedicated son, Medaris; her daughter-in-law, Bobette; and two granddaughters, Nia and India, of Silver Spring, Md.; one brother, Noah Cozart; and sister-in-law, Rosalie; and one sister, Ruby Cozart Horton; and brother-in-law, Harold, all of Richmond; and a host of nieces, nephews, and devoted friends. Services will be held on Thursday, December 11 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 909 Rennie Avenue. Viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., services will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Professional services are being provided by W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue. |
BANNISTER, Janice Jepsen, beloved mother, of Highland Springs went home to the Lord on Monday, December 8, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Cory Scott Bannister; parents, Charles E. Jepsen Sr. and Dorothy T. Talley. She is survived by her husband, Martin Bannister; daughter, Debbie Bannister; sons, Troy Bannister, Brett Bannister; and her brother, Charles E. Jepsen Jr. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Nelsen Funeral Home 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, where services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2008. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice 8580 Magellan Pkwy., Richmond, Va. 23227. |
. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation, 11905 Bowman Drive, Suite 510, Fredericksburg, VA 22408. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at |
BARR, Gary Robert "Midnight Rodger", age 49, of Farmville, died on Monday, December 8, 2008. Gary was the son of his loving devoted mother, Kathleen "Cotton" Barr of Farmville and the late Robert "Bob" M. Barr. He is also survived by his loving sister, Darleen Morgan and fiancee, Arthur McDaniel of Richmond; a son, Robert Scott Barr; grandson, Colby of Dillwyn; and nephews, Logan, Robbie and Ryan. Gary wa sa dedicated driver for Abilene Express of many years where he had many friends. He enjoyed antique trucks and tractor pulls and loved sharing time with his nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, December 10, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, where services will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 2 p.m. with interment following from Trinity Memorial Gardens. Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home of Farmville in charge of services. |
Pamela Wanda Berger, 42, of Rocky Mount, Va., died on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va., Charities |
will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at Serenity Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Serenity on Thursday, December 11, 2008, from 2 to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 540-345-9100., Charities |
Dorothy H. Boyd NORFOLK - Dorothy H. Boyd, 84, of the 1300 block of Kempsville Road, died Dec. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon Friday in Grace Episcopal Church. Hale Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
is planned at this time. Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach, is in charge. |
Bernice H. Briggs CHESAPEAKE - Services for Bernice Hollowell Briggs will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. |
. Friends may call on Wednesday afternoon, December 10, 2008, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Hamlar-Curtis.com., Charities |
was held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at Cranberry. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Charities |
BUYALOS, James Francis Sr., 77, of Dinwiddie County, loving husband, devoted father and adored grandfather and great-grandfather, died Monday, December 8, 2008, after a prolonged illness. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Marion Buyalos of Hopewell; and a brother, Wayne Buyalos. Jim worked for Safeway Grocery Store as a manager for 28 years; owned and managed Chester Supermarket, in Chester, for nine years; and retired from Heritage Chevrolet after 20 years as a Salesperson and Truck Manager. Jim loved fishing in the surf and off the Avalon Pier in Nags Head, N.C. He instilled a strong work ethic and the importance of education in the family that he valued above all else. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Sandra S. Buyalos. Together they demonstrated to family and friends the essence of a loving and caring marriage. He is also survived by seven children, two especially devoted, a daughter, Ellen B. Daulton and husband, Bodie, of Sutherland and a son, Matthew D. Buyalos of Dinwiddie. Also, James F. (Skip) Buyalos Jr. and wife, Pam, of Chester, Timothy W. Buyalos and wife, Susan, of Carson, Bruce P. Buyalos and wife, Mary, of Dewitt, Brenda B. Thibault and husband, Neal, of Stephens City and Maryanne B. Skalak and husband, Steve, of Midlothian. Jim's living legacy are his 14 grandchildren, Shannon Buyalos, Kristen Buyalos, Kerri Buyalos, T.J. Buyalos, James Michael Buyalos, Philip Buyalos, Clint Buyalos, Chelsea Buyalos, Candice Buyalos, Sydni Daulton, Ryan Thibault, Megan Thibault, Kristina Skalak and Grant Skalak; two great-grandchildren, Elijah and Zackary Buyalos; two brothers, Edward Buyalos (Anne) and Michael Buyalos (Carolyn); three sisters, Catherine Oliver (Richard), Marian Walker (Aaron), Margaret Bates (Ron); a sister-in-law, Barbara Buyalos; numerous nieces and nephews; and Jim's beloved pets, Millie and Patches. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2008, at the Petersburg Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road. A private Funeral Mass will be held at St. John's Catholic Church, Dinwiddie. In lieu of food and flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216, or the American National Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, Md. 20852-9813. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Princess Anne Memorial Park with Father Leo Manalo officiating. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
s will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Mt. View Cemetery in Vinton with the Rev. Sam Harvey officiating. Viewing will be Tuesday and Wednesday, December 9 and 10, 2008 from 2 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
Dolores Ann Carter, 64, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, December 8, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Charities |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at the Red Oak Union Church with the Rev. Will Shelton and the Rev. Kathy Haga officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Full Military Honors being rendered. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Red Oak Union Church, 3606 Old Wilderness Road, Ceres, Va. 24318 or to the Red Oak Cemetery Fund, 7009 W. Blue Grass Trail, Ceres, Va. 24318. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bardleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, Va., is serving the Cassell family., Charities |
at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., Charities |
2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, Ferguson Family Cemetery, Roanoke. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel., Charities |
Kenneth W. Clem CHESAPEAKE - Kenneth W. Clem passed away in his home Dec. 8, 2008, after suffering from a long illness. He was born Oct. 4, 1930, to the late Willard and Margaret Clem of Portage, Ind. Kenneth retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after having served 28 years including two tours in Vietnam. He was predeceased by his parents, Willard and Margaret, as well as his brother, Jack Clem. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Janice; along with their two daughters, Sandra Jones and Suzanne Mills; his two brothers, Richard and David Clem; and Jonathan Mills, to whom he was both grandfather and a mentor. Per his wishes, no funeral will be held, but rather his family and friends will celebrate his life at a later date. Kenneth was a compassionate and loving man enriching the lives of everyone he touched, always putting his family first. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Strelitz Diabetes Institute, 855 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk VA 23510. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family. |
COLLINS, Marvin Dwayne, 34, of Richmond, formerly of Deltaville, a Capital One employee for 13 years, passed away Monday, December 8, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold F. Kennard Sr.; and two uncles, Rickey and Bubba Kennard. He is survived by his mother, Ann K. Estis and her husband, Marvin, of Deltaville; his father, Wayne Collins and his wife, Brenda, of New Kent; his sister, Annette C. Bryant and her husband, Billy, of Deltaville; two nieces, Jennifer and Allison Bryant; his maternal grandmother, Renell C. Kennard of Deltaville; and his paternal grandmother, Mattie Collins of Mathews; an aunt, Connie Kennard; one uncle, Wayne Kennard and his wife, Trish; two cousins, Sandy and Brandy Kennard, all of Deltaville; and a host of wonderful friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday in Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda. Interment will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to the Lower Middlesex Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 440, Deltaville, Va. 23043, or Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 98, Deltaville, Va. 23043, or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216. |
Videtta D. Conner VIRGINIA BEACH - Videtta D. Conner of the 3800 block of Sherman Oaks Ave. died Dec. 6, 2008, in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Born in Indianapolis, she was assistant manager at Taco Bell. She was a member of Zion Tabernacle Church. She is survived by two sons, Jaymes Conner and Jacques Conner; mother, Mary L. White; one grandchild, Aisha Glass; one goddaughter, Kristen Blunt, and a devoted friend, Sylvia Frazier. She was predeceased by her father, George X. White and granddaughter, LaQuisha Fletcher Glass. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, with the Rev. Greg Posley presiding. Burial will be in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. |
will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, December 11, 2008, at DeVilbiss Funeral Home Chapel with the Pastor Jerry Gibson Officiating. Arrangements are being conducted by DeVilbiss Funeral Home., Charities |
Flora Mae Crook VIRGINIA BEACH - Flora Mae Harper Crook, 87, went to be in God's loving care Dec. 8, 2008. She was born Aug. 9, 1921, in Montgomery, Ala., to the late Earl and May Harper. Flora was a true child of God; she had a smile that could light up the world. Her life was centered around her church and her family, but her greatest joy was being with her grand and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gordon E. Harper. Flora will be deeply missed by her adoring family and loving friends. Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 66 years, Martin Nelson Crook Sr.; daughter, Barbara "Gail" Neal and husband Terry of Virginia Beach; son, Martin Nelson Crook Jr. and wife Lynne of Collierville, Tenn.; six grandchildren, David (Cheri), Jonathan and Kevin Crook, Kim Mallory (John), Angie Walters (Josh), Greg (Catherine) Neal; seven great-grandchildren, Kelly and Kara Walters, Matthew and Ryan Mallory, Caleb Neal and Noah and Sydney Crook; and other loving relatives. A funeral will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home on Witchduck Road by the Rev. Prentis McGoldrich. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 until 9 p.m. in the funeral home. You may offer condolences to the family at www.mem.com. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities |
DAVIS, Waverly E. "Bubba," 76, of Richmond, passed away on December 7, 2008. He is survived by two daughters, Becky Burton and husband, James, and Sheryl Clark and husband, Jerry; three sisters, Mary Ragland, Lois Hamlet and Louise Mantlo; four grandchildren, April Burton, Candace, Chase and Chelsea Clark; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at Oakwood Cemetery. |
for procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at |
DIXON, Mrs. Mamie, of Richmond, departed this life December 9, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
s will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Elizabeth Mortlock will officiate. Interment will be in Daleville Cemetery, Daleville. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Maple Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Calloway officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at HamlarCurtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com., Charities |
Ronald Gene (Tre') Durham III, seven days old, of Vinton, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, a memorial be made to Heartland Hospice Fund, 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, No. 150, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-4370. Please visit Pat's memorial at www.mem.com. |
will be held 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church, Huddeston, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be forwarded to Compassionate Friends, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, Ky. 40423., Charities |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities |
In Loving Memory of Kassidy FOSTER 14th Birthday, 2nd year in Heaven, We Love and Miss You,, Mom, Dad & Courtney, www.kassidyspage.com, Charities |
to celebrate the life and ministry of Junie Foster will be held at Thalia Lynn Baptist Church Saturday, Dec. 27, at 11 a.m., Charities |
FULFORD, Frank H., of Richmond, departed this life December 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia K. Fulford. He is survived by two daughters, Joan F. Robinson (Raymond) and Carolyn F. Hatcher (Bernard); one grandson, Raymond G. Robinson III; nieces, nephews, great-niece and great-nephew; sister-in-law, Alma T. Fulford; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets. Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Wednesday, December 10, at Hood Temple AME Zion Church, 16 W. Clay St. Rev. Kevin McGill, pastor, officiating. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. |
Alma R. Gaynor WINDSOR - Alma R. Gaynor, 71, of the 300 block of Oak Grove Lane, died Dec. 5, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in Mount Ararat Baptist Church. Gilliam Funeral Home is in charge. |
GEE, Lewis Marvin, 85, of Richmond, passed away peacefully December 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Gee; and is survived by three loving children, his daughters, Karen Gee Clarke of Richmond, Julie Gee Franklin and her husband, Lynwood, of Richmond; and his son, Robert L. Gee and his wife, Michelle, of Burke, Va.; six grandchildren, Spencer and his wife, Korby, Beth and her husband, John, Sarah and her husband, Jon, Lucy, Shelby, and Dustin; and his three great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Ben, and Sam. Mr. Gee grew up in South Hill, Va., until he moved to the Richmond area and graduated from Varina High School. He was a WWII veteran of the 8th Air Force, and a master upholsterer at Biggs Antique Company. He will be remembered lovingly by all who knew him, including his extended family, friends, close neighbors, and his church family at Jahnke Road Baptist Church. His family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, December 11, at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 12, at Jahnke Road Baptist Church, 6023 Jahnke Rd., Richmond, Va. 23225. Interment will follow in Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Gee would have wanted all contributions to be forwarded to the church. |
Dr. Jeffrey George, a cardiovascular surgeon at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. |
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will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in First Church of the Nazarene. Twiford Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge. |
will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Scott Memorial United Methodist Church, 409 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 9 p.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, Baltic Ave. and 18th St., Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the family to help with medical bills. The family will miss David, his jokes and his kindness toward people needing help. He never refused anyone help and would give them the shirt off his back., Charities |
GUZA, Elinor Lillian "Aunty," 95, passed with great joy into Heaven on December 9, 2008. She was born January 23, 1913 to Ira Allen and Annie May Guza, who preceded her in death. She served her country in the U.S. Navy as a WAVE during WWII. She was a past member of Webber Memorial Baptist Church and a current member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She received training as a physical therapist at the Medical College of Virginia and worked at the Virginia Department of Health, retiring in March of 1975. Aunty was a fiercely independent woman who possessed many talents such as photography, gardening, woodworking and poetry, which she shared with her family and friends. She is survived by her sister, Ola "Bunny" Carter; nephew, Richard Allen Carter; and nieces, Dianne Carter Groff and Darlene Carter Woods; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Her family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Pine Grove Cemetery in Amelia. The family would like to thank the staff at the Laurels of Willow Creek and Hospice of Virginia for the loving care they provided during her final years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church or Hospice of Virginia. |
James Lee Harmon VIRGINIA BEACH - James Lee Harmon, 68, passed away Dec. 7, 2008, in his home. A native of Lea Hobbs, N.M., he was the son of the late Harold and Ruth Harmon. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a chief petty officer and was currently employed with Lockheed-Martin as a field engineer. He is survived by his wife, Cecile H. Harmon; a stepson, Arthur M. Gonzalez and his wife Wilma; and a granddaughter, Angelica G. Hilario of Bakersfield, Calif. A funeral will be conducted Friday at 7 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, with Mr. Brian Capuano officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Friday from 5 until 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
s will be held. Arrangements by Groves Funeral Home in Union, W.Va., Charities |
11 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008, Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Charities |
HICKS, Carolyn A., of Maidens, Va., passed away December 8, on her 70th birthday. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Jerry Hicks; her children, Anita (Johnny) Rankin, Sandra (Michael) Wray, Sonny (Lisa) Duke, Adam (April) Hicks; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a niece, Pat (Rick) Hawk; special friend, Sam Foster; in-laws, Butch (Susan) Hicks, Bonnie (Russell) Buie and their families; she was a foster mom to 57 children; also many cousins and friends. Her remains rest at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and where services will be held 12 noon Thursday. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. |
HICKS, Christine Bogdan, 66, of Richmond, went to her heavenly reward on Monday, December 8, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Joann Hicks McCormick (Tom); her grandchildren, TJ, Amanda Dawn and Amber, all of Bakersfield, Calif.; her mother, Annie E. Bogdan; and her brother, Joseph H. Bogdan (Bev), all of Richmond. Her family will receive friends Thursday, December 11, 2008, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. at Bermuda Memorial Gardens, 1901 Bermuda Hundred Road, Chester, Va. 23831. |
held in accordance with her religious belief, but a viewing will be today from 3 to 4 p.m. with burial Thursday at 11 a.m. in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Fitchett Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences can be offered to the family at, . Danielle M. Fitchett, funeral director. |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Calvary Reformed Presbyterian Church, 403 Whealton Road, Hampton, with Dr. Clay Quarterman and the Rev. Pete Hurst officiating. Interment will follow at 4 p.m. at Bermuda Memorial Park, 1901 Bermuda Hundred Road, Chester, Va. Her grandsons and grandsons-in-law will serve as pall-bearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to ERSU Seminary, Mission to the World, P.O. Box 116284, Atlanta, Ga. 30368-6284 or Calvary Classical School, 403 Whealton Road, Hampton, Va. 23666. Arrangements by W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, Newport News, Va., Charities |
Everett Hopkins, 64, of Martinsville, Va., died on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
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s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at the Presbyterian Church of Radford with the Rev. David Dickerson officiating. Interment will follow in the West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening, December 10, 2008, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Presbyterian Church of Radford, 201 Randolph St., Radford, Va. 24141 or the Alzheimer's Association at the Central and Western Va. Chapter, 674 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 1, Charlottesville, Va. 22901. The Ingles family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, Charities |
2 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
JOHNSON, Timothy "Doc" Olando, 52, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on Sunday, December 7, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Delores "Dee" Johnson; one daughter, Talecia Johnson; one son, Irvin Mitchell (Shwanda); three grandchildren; his parents, D.P. "Doc" and Mary Johnson; one sister, Angelia Raines (Eddie); two brothers, Tyrone (Mary) and Anthony Johnson; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, December 12, 2008, at St. Peter Baptist Church, 2040 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen, Va. Rev. Barry Green officiating. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. |
s will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Corprew Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. Viewing at Corprew Funeral Home will begin at noon today. The family will assemble at 900 Liston Lane, Portsmouth, for the procession to the chapel. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
will be Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Graves Funeral Home, 1631 Church St., Norfolk, VA 23504. A funeral will be Friday at 1 p.m. in Queen St. Baptist Church, 413 E. Brambleton Ave., with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
KEETER, Harold T., 78, of Midlothian, formerly of Greenville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2008. He was a tobacco farmer until 1955 when he married and moved to Richmond. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Alice Keeter; daughter, Gail Mullins and her husband, Mike; son, David J. Keeter; grandchildren, Gregory and Zachary Mullins, and Kyle and Zoe; brother, David L. Keeter and wife, Jo; sisters, Jo Paramore of Richmond, Ann Coward and Jean Keeter of Greenville, N.C. Mr. Keeter retired from Overnite Transportation in 1992 and later worked at Ukrop's. He enjoyed spending his time at Lake Gaston with family and friends. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. The family would like to thank his caregivers and friends during his battle with cancer and his recent illnesses. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Second Branch Baptist Church Building Fund. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel., Charities |
KEYSER, William "Bill" Ross Jr., of Deltaville, and formerly of Charlottesville, died Saturday, December 6, 2008. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Rose Virginia Keyser. He is survived by his daughter, Julie, and her husband, John Peters; son, Pete Keyser and his wife, Sandy; and son, Rusty Keyser. Also surviving him are six grandchildren, Mark Peters, Matthew Peters, Megan Keyser Rumney and her husband, Marshall, Carrie Keyser Carter and her husband, Will, Dirk Keyser and Ben Keyser; his sister, Emily Keyser; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bill served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in WWII, as a navigator on a B-17. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Engineering. As an engineer with Sperry Corporation, he worked on the Apollo 13 Moon Mission. He was the co-founder of Associated Steel Products of Charlottesville. Bill was a longtime Kiwanian and past elder of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held at Hill and Wood Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Monticello Memory Gardens, with Rev. Dr. John Peters officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to VITAS Hospice, 1100 Boulders Pkwy., Suite 601, Richmond, Va. 23225, or to The Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com. |
Irene Lyons Koeniger, 69, of Ocala, Fla., and formerly of Pulaski, Va., died December 1, 2008. Private burial will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2008, in Newbern Cemetery. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va., Charities |
KRANITZKY, George J. Sr., 85, of Richmond, was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2008 after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jean; his parents, Alexander and Cecelia Kranitzky; his brothers, Joe, Charlie and Eck; his sisters, Marie, Katherine, Eleanor, Cecelia and Agnes; and his precious "baby girl," Bonnie Lynn. He is survived by his children, George, Debbie, Diane, Robin and Jeanie; his grandchildren, Nelia, Jason, Daniel, Alicia, Erin, Adam, Ian and Jack; his devoted sister, Marguerite Kranitzky Webb; and many other relatives and friends. Besides loving and caring for those closest to him, George was an avid tennis player and a lover of all sports. He enjoyed working in his shop and created many works of wonder. His generosity and kindness were well-known to all who knew him. The family will receive friends 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where a memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American SIDS Institute, 509 Augusta Dr., Marietta, Ga. 30067. His family would like to thank the staff at Westport Health Care Center and in particular, Tammy, for their loving care. George is reunited with his wife, Jean, and his late family in Heaven and is now with God. He went in peace and will be missed by all who knew him. We love you, Daddy. |
LEE, Ocie N., of Richmond, died December 9, 2008. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
in the church. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, handled the cremation for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Portsmouth Humane Society. |
. After retiring, he worked for Pinkelton Security Service for 15 years. He was a longtime member of St. James AME Church where he was a trustee and usher. He is survived by his wife, Deloris D. Lunford and daughter, Vanessa D. Lunford of Chesapeake; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Friday in St. James AME Church, Berkley. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be held from 2 until 7 p.m. in Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at |
Ronald G. Lyle, 71, of Hardy, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va., Charities |
John Morrison (Jack) Manner Jr., 83, of Clifton Forge, Va., died on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., Charities |
Evie P. Mardoc VIRGINIA BEACH - Evie P. Mardoc was born Sept. 19, 1934, in the Bronx, N.Y., daughter of the late Peter and Reba Pappas. She embarked on her life's last adventure Dec. 8, 2008, after a courageous battle against cancer. She was preceded in death by her brother, George Parker and sister, Helen Catanzaro. She is survived by her husband, Vincent R. Mardoc; daughter, Lynne Alison Mardoc; and two sons, Peter and Philip; sister, Lucy Yevlove; brother-in-law, Arthur Yevlove; four grandchildren, Esther, Gabriel, Nathaniel and Zachary Mardoc; and beloved family friend, Roberta Hampton. She grew up in the Bronx, but spent her married life of 55 years in Connecticut, Florida and Virginia Beach. She dearly loved her family and took every opportunity to help those in need. She would also help and visit dear elderly friends. She was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. She loved the Canadian Rockies and a three-week camping trip to Alaska. In her early years, she was a real estate agent and in Virginia Beach rented space to sell antiques. There will be a celebration of her life Saturday, Dec. 13, at 3600 Sea Pines Road, Apt. D4, from 1 to 5 p.m. Contributions to the in her name would be appreciated. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling the arrangements., Charities |
. He also sang with the adult choir as well as assisted his wife with the kids and teens choirs' ministry. Al was a Permanent Master Judge of National Chrysanthemum Society and President of the local Blue Ridge Chrysanthemum Society. He was Co-Director of the Colonial Theater Board of William Fleming High School. He has been a Co-President of five Roanoke City PTA's and currently serving on the Central Council PTA's Audit Committee., s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Valley View Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Arthur Good officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Valley View Wesleyan Music Ministry, 2302 Oakland Blvd., N.W., Roanoke, Va. 24012, will be greatly appreciated in memory of Alvin Martin., Charities |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, Va., Charities |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, in the Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke, Va., with burial in the Martin Cemetery., Charities |
, Don was at heart an engineer who could and did build or fix anything. His happiest times were in his beloved shop amongst his extensive collection of tools. Friends are cordially invited to pay their respects to the family at Atlantic Shores Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Cremation Society of Virginia Beach asks that condolences can also be offered to Ellen at 761 Alliance Drive, No. 134, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. Memorial donations may be made to the Atlantic Shores Employees Fund. |
William Seymour (Buddy) McCoy, of McCoy, died Sunday, December 7, 2008. Funeral Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 2 p.m., in the Community Christian Church, McCoy. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Charities |
. Memorial donations may be made to the -Tidewater or the Sentara Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities |
will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at the BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va., Charities |
Sallie P. Melton VIRGINIA BEACH - Sallie Patricia Melton, 69, passed away Dec. 7, 2008. Mrs. Melton was the wife of the late Ronald S. Melton Sr. She was a member of Thalia Lynn Baptist Church and was a retired patient administrator for the dental office of Shiflet, Cox and Morgan. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her two sons, Ronald S. Melton Jr. and his wife Luann and Gary W. Melton and Louise Ratt�; three grandchildren, Jacob, Zachary and Cameron Melton, all of Virginia Beach; as well as two brothers, one sister, extended family and good friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. A funeral will be held Thursday in Thalia Lynn Baptist Church, 4392 Virginia Beach Blvd., at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at |
Mason Miller Jr., 91, of Roanoke, Va., died on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
in Rosewood Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the , in honor of his wife, Doris and great-grandson, Nicholas. To celebrate the life of William, please visit his Everlasting Memorial at www.mem.com., Charities |
MOORE, Albert D., of Glen Allen, Va., widow of Patsy A. Moore, departed this life December 5, 2008. He is survived by his son, Demetris Moore; one sister, Delores Walker (Richard); three brothers, William, Thomas (Joyce) and Howard Moore; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va., and where services will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12 noon. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. |
will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge. |
NOLAN, James M., 51, passed away at his home in Richmond, Va., on December 7, 2008, after a lengthy illness. Born in Bethlehem, Pa., Mr. Nolan was the son of the late James J. and Margaret MacNeill Nolan. He is survived by his wife, Mary Beth Phillips Nolan; his daughter, Bridget; and his sisters, Meme Nolan Wiber and Margie Nolan Lloyd and their families. Mr. Nolan was a 1975 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School. He received his B.A. from Georgetown University, magna cum laude, in 1979, a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Sigma Alpha. He received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law School in 1982, and was a member of the Editorial Board of the American Criminal Law Review. He began his career at the law firm of Milbank Tweed in New York, and joined the firm of Mays & Valentine, now Troutman Sanders LLP, in Richmond in 1989. He became a partner of the firm in 1990. Mr. Nolan was a member of the bars of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of New York. He was admitted to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the Bankruptcy and District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia, and the Bankruptcy and District Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia, as well as various other volunteer bar associations in both New York and Virginia. The author of numerous legal publications and a frequent lecturer on issues of bankruptcy and creditors' rights, Mr. Nolan achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards, and was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtors Rights for many years. A longtime volunteer and supporter of ChildSavers (formerly Memorial Child Guidance Clinic), Mr. Nolan also served as a member of the board and was recently named Emeritus Director in recognition of his extraordinary service. The family will receive guests from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 10, at Bliley's- Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond, with a Christian Vigil Service to be held at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon on Thursday, December 11, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 800 S. Cathedral Pl., Richmond, with interment following at Hollywood Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to ChildSavers, 200 N. 22nd St., Richmond, Va. 23223, or www.childsavers.org. |
.com. The Novak family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg., Charities |
William K. O'Brien SUFFOLK - William Kevin O'Brien, 49, passed away Dec. 9, 2008, in Portsmouth Naval Hospital after a long, courageous battle with melanoma cancer. He was born in Queens, N.Y., and raised on Long Island. He was a retired chief in the U.S. Navy after 23 years, serving in Desert Storm and Desert Shield. He later worked for the Military Sealift Command in Virginia Beach. He was a member of VFW Post No. 9382. Survivors include his wife, Patricia A. O'Brien and son, Kevin Joseph O'Brien, along with a large loving family. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, Route 17, Suffolk. The burial with full military honors will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions may be made to VFW Post No. 9382, 4301 Pughsville Road, Suffolk, VA 23435. |
will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in Mount Zion AME Church, 2268 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Community Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, is handling the arrangements. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
s 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Salem Baptist Church. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441., Charities |
will be held Saturday at noon in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
.com., Charities |
Shyia W. Pope NORFOLK - Baby girl Shyia Wright Pope of the 1700 block of Kingsway Road died Dec. 5, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Calvary Cemetery. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge. |
Shyia W. Pope NORFOLK - Baby girl Shyia Wright Pope of the 1700 block of Kingsway Road died Dec. 5, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Calvary Cemetery. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge. |
POTELL, Mrs. Betty Jo "B.J." Barns, of Chesterfield, wife of Albert "Al" J. Potell, died on December 7, 2008 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. B.J. was born August 21, 1933 in Welch, West Virginia, to the late Robert Joseph and Maggie Nichols Barns. She is survived by her husband, Albert "Al" J. Potell; two children, Debbie Beirne and David Gearhart; three grandchildren, Lucas Beirne, Dallas Gearhart and Kelsey Gearhart; and one great-grandchild, Skylar Ramsey. Memorial services are private. Memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Humane Association, P.O. Box 73622, Richmond, Va. 23235. |
s will be conducted 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Dr. J. Michael Palmer, the Rev. Greg Moser, and Gary Powell. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Charities |
s will be conducted 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, in the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke, Va., Charities |
PRICE, Joyce Marie, 66, of Blackstone, Va., passed away Monday, December 8, 2008. She was born in Appomattox, Va. and was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Edward Price. Joyce is survived by her son, Edward R. Price of Victoria; daughter, Darlene Price Wells and husband, Kevin of Midlothian; longtime companion of 17 years, Aubrey Jones of Blackstone; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home chapel with burial to follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Blackstone. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, 1826 Cox Rd., Bus. Hwy. 460, near Blackstone. Memorial donations may be made to the Nottoway County Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 453, Crewe, Va. 23930. Online registery and condolences may be made at www.McMillianFuneralHome.com. |
PULLY, William R., 86, of Richmond, died on Friday, December 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane Beck; sister, Joyce; brother, Robert; parents, Frank and Louise. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Elizabeth Pully and her husband, Barry Weiss, Frances Pully, Randolph and Cathy Pully, Thomas and Jodie Pully; grandchildren, Amy and Laura Weiss, Jack Pully, James and Maria Pully; great-grandsons, James Pully Jr. and Kevin. Mr. Pully was a WWII U.S. Army Air Corps veteran and a graduate of both the University of Richmond and University of Virginia. He was a Fellow in the American Society of Civil Engineers. A longtime member of the former Bainbridge Street Baptist Church, he later joined Bethany Christian Church. Mr. Pully, a tree farmer and avid outdoorsman, requested that in lieu of flowers, trees be planted in his memory. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia, Va. Family will receive friends 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Bill's home. |
RANSON, Lucile Gentry, of Richmond, passed away December 8, 2008. She was the widow of Everett W. Ranson, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. She is survived by her daughter, Kay Ranson Wilkerson and son-in-law, Ben H. Wilkerson; her granddaughter, Emily W. Mears and her husband, Ken Mears; two great-grandchildren, Ranson W. Mears and Benjamin T. Mears; her sister, Anne Anthony; as well as nieces and nephews. She retired from the International Mission Board (formerly Foreign Mission Board). She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Wednesday 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 Thursday, 11 a.m. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Building Fund, 11220 Nuckols Rd., Glen Allen, Va. 23059. Condolences may be made to www.mem.com. |
will be held Friday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Reginald Burgess, Ph.D. officiating at Princess Anne Memorial Park. A gathering to honor "Wild" Bill's life will immediately follow at his home., Charities |
s 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke. Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at Riggs Cemetery., Charities |
RILEY, James M., 64, of Richmond, formerly of Durham, N.C., passed away December 9, 2008. He is survived by two children, J. Keith Riley of Durham and Kellie Riley Dunlap of Durham; grandson, Hunter Ladd Dunlap; a brother and sister. He was also blessed to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart, Gwyn Clyde, who has been his caretaker throughout his courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Mr. Riley was a retired Richmond City firefighter. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. and where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday. Interment private. |
will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. in Great Bridge United Methodist Church, 201 Stadium Drive, Chesapeake, 23322, with the Rev. Danny J. Kesner and the Rev. Laura Anderson officiating. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the , 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, 23452 or to the Great Bridge Food Closet, c/o Great Bridge United Methodist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel. Please share a memory with the family at |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with Bishop Leon Wilhelm officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Charities |
ROSE, Charles W., 90, of Columbia Cottage, Palmyra, Pa., died Monday, December 8, 2008, in the home. Born January 6, 1918 in Franklin, Mo., he was the son of the late Arthur C. and Eunice I. (Watkins) Rose. He retired a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Air Force and later retired as vice president of printing operations at William Byrd Press in Richmond, Va. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II, was a member of Shells Evangelical Lutheran Church, Grantville, Pa., and the Air Force Association. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Mary R. (Rutherford) Rose of Columbia Cottage, Pa.; children, Patricia K., wife of Peter Keyes of Knoxville, Tenn., Martha S., wife of David Sanderson of Dansville, N.Y., Steven A., husband of Linda Rose of Hummelstown, Pa., and Nancy J. Rose, wife of Bruce Batchelder of Richmond, Va.; and grandchildren, Mary and Joel Souther, Andrew, Michael and Molly Sanderson, and Emily and Kevin Rose. Memorial services will be held 12 noon Friday, December 12, 2008 at Shells Evangelical Lutheran Church, 287 Shells Church Road, Grantville, Pa., preceded by a visitation at 11 a.m. Burial, with military honors, will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to his church, 287 Shells Church Road, Grantville, Pa. 17028. Condolences may be shared at BuseFuneralHome.com. |
Patricia L. Sanderlin NORFOLK - Patricia L. Sanderlin, 37, of the 200 block of Poplar Ave., died Dec. 4, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. |
SATTERFIELD, Charles, of Richmond, departed this life December 8, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
SCOTT, Mr. Lanell, 43, of Cartersville, Va., departed this life on Saturday, December 6, 2008, in South Hill, Va. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie H. Scott; eight children, Quentin, Kevin, Lanell, India, Tiffany, Briana, Devona, Shaquana and Nelmesha; nine grandchildren, eight brothers, four sisters; father and mother-in-law, Alex and Ruth Hampton; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. His remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home of Cumberland. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at New Hope Baptist Church, Cartersville. Rev. Leroy McLaughlin, pastor, officiating, with interment in the church cemetery. |
Mozelle A. Scott, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Charities |
Andrea M. Sessoms VIRGINIA BEACH - Andrea Mary Sessoms, 61, passed away Dec. 6, 2008. She was born to Andrew and Mary Dubivsky of Bayonne, N.J. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Andrew Dubivsky. She is survived by her three children, Lisa Bingen and husband David of Richmond, Va., Kimberly Tome� and husband John of Dunwoody, Ga., and Kenneth Sessoms and wife Jennifer of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, Callie, Gray and Andrew. The visitation will be held at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, with Father James E. Parke officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ms. Sessoms' name for breast cancer research care of the Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Charities |
SESSOMS, Andrea Mary, 61, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away on December 6, 2008. She was born to Andrew and Mary Dubivsky of Bayonne, New Jersey. She was predeceased by her parents; and a brother, Andrew Dubivsky. She is survived by her three children, Lisa Bingen and husband, David, of Richmond, Virginia, Kimberly Tom‚ and husband, John, of Dunwoody, Georgia, and Kenneth Sessoms and wife, Jennifer, of Virginia Beach, Virginia; three grandchildren, Callie, Gray and Andrew. The visitation will be held at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, on Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, December 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, with Father James E. Parke officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ms. Sessoms' name for breast cancer research, care of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 L.B.J. Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas 75244. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyer.com. |
will be held at a later date. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is handling arrangements. |
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will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, is in charge. |
s for Floyd Leroy Simmons will be held at 3 p.m. today in Olive Branch Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. |
. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the family to assist with expenses, Callaway Fire and Rescue or Carilion Hospice Services of Rocky Mount. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Morgan, Karen, Kitty, Francis, Sandy and Fran of Carilion Hospice Services for their excellent care of Brenda during her illness., Charities |
will be held noon on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
Genevieve Elizabeth Snaman, 86, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Va., Charities |
SNELSON, Charles Wayne Sr., age 65, passed away December 8, 2008. He is survived by his son, Charles Jr.; daughter, Annette; sister, Anne Lynn; and brother, Wesley; and a grandson, Brandon. Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 12, at the Episcopal Church of the Creator, 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike at 11 a.m. |
In Loving Memory of Nicolas SOTTILE One year ago today you left us. We love you and hold you in our hearts and thoughts., Missing you,, Your Children, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren, Charities |
Dewey Lawson (Red) St.Clair, 81, of Tampa, Fla., died on Sunday, December 7, 2008. Born in Roanoke, Va., he moved to Tampa in 1966. Survivors include Madeline St.Clair, his best friend and wife of 63 years; daughter, Vickie St.Clair Bills; sons, Jim St.Clair and Rick St.Clair (Mary); grandchildren, Jamie Fehrenbach (Todd), James St.Clair II, Bradley St.Clair, Katie Hughes (Greg), Megan Brunner (Colin); Jeremy Bills, and Kevin Esposito (Emily); and greatgrandchildren, Tyler, Ashten, Madison, Madeline, and Hannah. In Roanoke, he has a sister, Delia Overstreet; and many cousins from the Scaggs family. Red graduated from Viaud School, then worked his way from the mailroom of Pure Oil Company to an executive office for Unocal, where he worked for 36 years, winning many accolades along the way. He was active in the Florida Petroleum Marketers' Association and Tampa Chamber of Commerce, and served as President of the Lions Club in Florence, S.C. He was one of the youngest deacons at Waverly Place Baptist Church and went on to be a faithful member of Lake Carroll Baptist Church in Tampa, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, department leader, deacon, and usher. He was an active member of the Tampa Baptist Association and was on the board of directors of the Tampa Bay Baptist Foundation. An avid sports fan, he was a Bucs season ticket holder from day one and hardly missed a game. He was a member of the 100 mph Club at Daytona Raceway, even bringing home the pace car in 1973. He enjoyed golf, tennis, bowling, baseball games, ice cream, and spoiling the grandkids. After retiring, he delivered Meals on Wheels and visited nursing homes. Services and interment will occur in Tampa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of your choice. An online guestbook is available at blountcurrycarrollwood.com., Charities |
STEPHENS, Anne Perry, entered eternal rest on December 9, 2008. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son is serving her family. |
Georgia B. Stephenson BOYKINS - Georgia R. Blunt Stephenson, 81, of the 18100 block of S. Railroad Ave., died Dec. 4, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon Wednesday in Shiloh Baptist Church. Engram Funeral Home is in charge. |
Kevin Anthony Stevens, 38, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Monday, December 8, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Charities |
s Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 11 a.m., New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Charities |
will be held noon on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
SWISHER, Patricia B., 75, of Ashland, widow of Thomas E. Swisher Sr., passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008. She is survived by a son, Thomas E. "Tommy" Swisher Jr.; and a sister, Betty West; also a special friend and caregiver, Pauline Hart. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 11, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Nelsen Funeral Homes' Reid Chapel, 412 South Washington Hwy., Ashland. A graveside service will be held Friday, December 12, at 2 p.m. at Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover, Va. |
TAYLOR, Mrs. Berneice, of Richmond, departed this life December 8, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later. |
s will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 11, 2008, at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, with the Rev. Loraine Taylor and the Rev. Guy Ritter officiating. Interment will be at Hall Cemetery, Catawba. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son. The family would like to thank Dr. Karri and Dr. Camden and the staff of Gentle Shepherd Hospice for all of their loving care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Taylor's name to: Grace Assembly of God, 5530 Catawba Valley Dr., Catawba, Va. 24070. Online condolences may be made to the family at: www.johnmoakey.com., Charities |
THOMPSON, Corine N., departed this life on December 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen "Buss" Thompson. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters, Lena Robinson and Irene Houston. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving son, Allen E. Thompson and wife, Catherine; two grandchildren, Terrell and Tyreque Thompson; one brother, Clarence W. Nelson Jr.; five nieces, one devoted, Virginia Cosby; four nephews; and host of loving cousins, other relatives and devoted friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2008, at North Gayton Baptist Church, 3244 Pump Rd. Interment church cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. |
THOMPSON, James "Garfield," of Richmond, Virginia, departed this life on Saturday, December 6, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Thelma Winston Thompson; two sons, Garfield Alonzo (Angela) of Lawton, Oklahoma and Darryl of Fort Worth, Texas; four daughters, Terri Thompson of Amherst, New York, Amanda Tuppince and Jean Tuppince of Richmond, Virginia, Pamela Jones (David) of East Point, Georgia; two stepchildren, Rodney Winston (Wanda) of Richmond, Virginia, and Wendy Johnson (Darryl) of Lillington, North Carolina; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren; one brother, Walter Herman Thompson Jr. of Beaverdam, Virginia; and one sister, Mary Thompson of Beaverdam; one aunt, Mary Pryor of Maryland; three sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12 noon at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 14476 Scotchtown Rd. Rev. John Kinney, pastor, officiating. Interment church cemetery. At the family's request, there will be no repast. |
THORNHILL, Michael A. Sr., 42, of Lawrenceville, formerly of 1600 Greenville Ave., entered eternal life December 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maggie L. Thornhill. He is survived by his wife, Shonda Thornhill; six children, Michael Jr., Shana and Moriah Rawlings, Leondias and Nehemiah Thornhill and Wayne Williams III; one granddaughter, Londyn Feagen; father, Robert L. Thornhill Sr.; three brothers, Robert Jr., Pastor Ronald (Patrice) and Dr. Wayne (Michelle) Thornhill; three sisters, Robinette Martin, Valarie Mack (Eric) and Rosalind Jones; grandmother, Pastor Margaret Cooper; four aunts, one uncle, father and mother-in-law, Jimmy and Paulette Elder; two brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law, other relatives and many friends. The viewing will be held Wednesday, 12 to 8 p.m., at the Glorious Church of God in Christ, 1525 Jacquelin St., where a homegoing celebration will be conducted Thursday, 1 p.m. Dr. Wayne Thornhill officiating. Pastor Ronald Thornhill, eulogist. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the: |
will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Nimmo United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Hubert Wilson. The family will receive friends in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be made to the family at, Charities |
will be held at 6 p.m. Friday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at |
WALD, Debrah, died in her home, with the company of her two daughters, on Friday, December 5, 2008. After a long fight with terminal cancer, doctors released her to hospice in August, and estimated she wouldn't make it to the end of September. Nurses said Debrah fought to the very end, which was very much like her. Debrah worked at Prometric Testing Center as a TCA, a job she loved very much. Debrah always liked being the laughter of the party and loved to travel. Her close friends knew her to be a very generous woman who loved to give back to the community. Debrah Wald is survived by her husband, James Wald; her two daughters, Corrine Wald and Erin Wald; parents, Alice Myers and stepfather, Bill Myers; and many family and friends who loved her. A memorial service will be held at Overbrook Church located at 2605 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, Va. 23228 on Friday, December 12, at 6:30 p.m. The family has requested that donations be made for a memorial bench at Maymont Park in honor of Debrah Wald. Donations can be sent to Neil Thacker at 11547 Nuckols Rd., Suite B, Glen Allen, Va. 23059. |
. Friends may call at Serenity Wednesday, 12 to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home., Charities |
will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, at 1 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the charity of your choice., Charities |
WATTS, Virginia "Ginnie" Foster, of Richmond, died Saturday, December 6, 2008. She was born in Portsmouth, Va., the daughter of the late Agnes Stainback and John Wiatt Foster Sr. Her husband, John A. Watts, preceded her in death. Ginnie worked for the Seaboard Airline Railroad for 45 years, before retiring in 1979. She is survived by her sister, Dora Foster Gibbs of Holly Springs, N.C. (formerly of Chesapeake); as well as many nieces and nephews, who always thought of her as their second grandmother. The family would like to thank a very special niece, Sally Foster Loth of Richmond, Va., for her care and devotion to Ginnie. A memorial service will be held at Bon Air United Methodist Church, 1645 Buford Rd., Richmond, Va., at 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 11. The family will receive friends at the church following the ceremony. A graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, Va., at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 12. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the charity of your choice. |
Wayne Edward Webb, 81, of Roanoke, Va., died on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
Kathleen M. Whalen VIRGINIA BEACH - Kathleen M. Whalen, 54, passed away Dec. 8, 2008. Services are private. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is in charge. |
Florence R. White VIRGINIA BEACH - Mrs. Florence Richter White died peacefully Dec. 5, 2008, in her home surrounded by family. She was born June 26, 1941, in Norfolk, the third child of Lorenzo B. and Florence R. Woodhouse. Her twin brothers, Lorenzo Woodhouse and Dr. Bernard L. Woodhouse, preceded her in death. Flo-Flo and Little Florence, as she was affectionately known by family and close friends, was educated in the Norfolk public school system and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1958. She earned her bachelor's degree in education at Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) in 1962. Florence taught 7th and 8th grade math for more than 25 years in the Norfolk Public School system, spending most of those years at Ruffner Middle School. Florence White was a lifetime member of St. John's AME Church. She was a member of the Douglas-Studivant-Woodhouse Sunday school class, served on the Stewardess Board No. 1, member of the Angelic Gospel and Mass Choirs, members of the Daughters of Lydia, secretary of the Lay Organization, NEST program volunteer, Flossie McIntyre Scholarship Committee, and the Transportation Ministry. Florence White was a member of the Woman's Club of Norfolk and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. She leaves to mourn her death her daughter, Lydia E. Ballard; two sons, Arthur C. White Jr. and Lorenzo A. White Sr.; a son-in-law, Allen D. Ballard; a daughter-in-law, Shamica Fisher-White; a sister-in-law, Marsha Woodhouse, a cousin who was like a sister, Arline Spencer; six grandchildren, Lorenzo A. White Jr., Jaeden D. White, Israel C. White, Tyler J. Wigglesworth, Andrew R. Wigglesworth and Alana L. Ballard. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in St. John AME Church. Interment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. Hale Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. |
will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. in Moyock Baptist Church, 123 Oak St., with the Rev. Vic Ramsey officiating. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Moyock Baptist Church. Twiford Funeral Home is assisting the Whittington family. To sign the online guest register, please visit, Charities |
Dorothy J. Wiley FRANKLIN - Dorothy Josephine Wiley, a former resident of Vienna and Culpeper, died Dec. 8, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Rainey and Josephine Lee Keys Poole and the widow of Harlan Granville Wiley. Mrs. Wiley was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. She was the founder of the Christian Woman's Club of Culpeper and was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Judith D. Horton and husband the Rev. Henry Horton of Waco, Texas; a son, the Rev. Ronald L. Wiley and wife Elaine of Franklin; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, Joseph and Harlan Granville Wiley II. A graveside funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Va., with Army Chaplain Major Will Horton officiating, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Roger Crump. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Wright Funeral Home and suggests memorials be made to Sycamore Baptist Church, 31120 Sycamore Church Road, Franklin, VA 23851. |
John H. Wilkins NORFOLK - John H. "Butch" Wilkins of the 600 block of W. 36th St. died Dec. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Olive Grove Baptist Church. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. |
Tammy Annette Eubank Williams passed away at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, W.Va., on Sunday morning, December 7, 2008. She was born on November 25, 1969. Tammy is survived by her husband Richard A. Williams; son, Anthony G. Eubank and his girlfriend, Sarah Morrison; five brothers, Denny, Steve, Gary, Jeffery, and Ronnie, all of Huddleston, W.Va.; two sisters-in-laws, Jennifer Williams and Tammy Williams; brother-in-law, Bobby Williams; mother-in-law, Linda K. Chadwell; and two nephews, Chris Williams and Travis Williams. Services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at Fidler and Frame Funeral Home, Belle, W.Va., with the Rev. Paul Rice officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, W.Va. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at the funeral home. She was loved by everyone that knew her and she will be strongly missed., Charities |
James Clinard Willie, 86, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Monday, December 8, 2008. Services will be private. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel & Crematory, 540-982-2221., Charities |
WILSON, Miss Lily Norwood, died December 5, 2008 at The Hermitage in Richmond. She was the only daughter of Henry Harrison Wilson and his wife, Lily Tyler Wilson. She was particularly proud of her maternal grandfather, James Hoge Tyler, Governor of Virginia. Born in Richmond on February 6, 1919, she was raised in Harrisburg, Pa., Radford, Va. and Richmond. She attended the Seiler School in Harrisburg and graduated from St. Catherine's School in Richmond. Her older brother, James Hoge Tyler Wilson of Warrenton, Va. died in 1994. She is survived by her younger brother, Henry H. Wilson Jr., M.D. and his wife, Therese de Labrusse Wilson. She is also survived by several nephews and nieces, James Tyler Wilson of Crozier, Va., Eileen Allen Wilson of Warrenton, Va., Allen Morgan Wilson of Rixeyville, Va., Anne de Labrusse Wilson Fafara of Alexandria, Va., Caroline Wilson McLean of Charlottesville, Va., Harrison Maireaux Wilson of Locust Valley, N.Y. and Henry Tyler Wilson of New York City. She is also survived by 12 great-nephews and great-nieces, and their parents, Dr. Richard John Fafara, Stephen Thomas McLean, Catherine Bostwick Wilson and Alison Griscom Wilson. Lily was an extremely devout Christian, spending a major portion of her existence in volunteer church work. Near the middle of her life, she found time to complete her collegiate studies earning her baccalaureate degree from Radford College (University). She admitted having read the Holy Bible four times from cover to cover. Not infrequently, she followed the biblical practice of fasting. A considerable portion of her life was spent in and near the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, where she hoped to influence young theological students. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008 at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1627 Monument Ave., Richmond. A private graveside service will be held in Hollywood Cemetery. Anyone who desires to make a memorial gift is requested to consider Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church or a charity. |
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