ADAMS, Clara Ellen, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. She is survived by her son, Manuel Adams Jr. of Richmond; sister, Margaret Lane of Quinton. She was predeceased by her parents, Roy and Elizabeth Saunders; and brother, Houston Saunders of Richmond. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10), with a graveside service to be held at 12 noon Monday at Maury Cemetery. |
ALEXANDER, Warren Anthony, 59, of Richmond, departed this life December 11, 2008. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later. |
ALSTON, Susie Blanche, of Richmond, formerly of 3110 Nine Mile Rd., entered eternal life December 10, 2008. Left cherishing her memory are two daughters, Mary Wilson and Mattie M. Alston Jones; four sons, Edward Roberson, William, Aaron Jr. and Willis Alston; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, two sons-in-law, one devoted daughter-in-law, other relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held Monday, 1 p.m., at the Brunson Funeral Chapel, 1st and Federal Streets. Pastor Bobby Holmes officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. |
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Donna L. Arnette PORTSMOUTH - Services for Donna Leigh Arnette will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Boulevard Chapel. |
ATKINS, Carl Bertrum Jr., 57, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Lyndell T. Atkins; sons, Carl B. Atkins III and wife, Felicia, of California, James V. Atkins of California and Thomas E. Atkins of Richmond; brother, David Leon Atkins and wife, Sandra, of Mechanicsville; grandchildren, Carl B. Atkins IV and Skylar Atkins, both of California. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Carl B. Atkins Sr. and Ruth L. Atkins, of Mechanicsville. Carl was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was employed by Henrico County as a school bus driver. Carl was an avid biker and a member of the Harley Owners Group (HOG). The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2008, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., where a celebration of Carl's life will begin at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bill Edwards Memorial Fund, c/o Robbie Robinson, 6030 Restingway Lane, Richmond, Va. 23234, or Ronald McDonald House, 2330 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23220. Condolences may be registered online at www.mem.com. |
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s 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, Northside Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Charities |
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will be held Friday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. in Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel, 601 N. Witchduck Road in Virginia Beach. You may offer condolences to the family at www.mem.com. |
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s 2 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2008, Weatherford Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home., Charities |
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Emily Lee Johnson Chappelle, 82, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008. Funeral Saturday at 11:30 a.m., Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford., Charities |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008, in Fairview Cemetery with Pastor Pete Watts officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Seventh Day Adventist Church, P.O. Box 4144, Roanoke, Va. 24015. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
Elliott Wendall Clark, 87, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 540-345-9100., Charities |
will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
s 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Springwood Baptist Church. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan Chapel., Charities |
COLLINS, Franklin D., departed this life December 11, 2008. Arrangements by |
11 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2008, at Sharon Baptist Church, Rice, Va. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
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Douglas Ray Crowder, 72, of Fincastle, Va., passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Celebration of Life 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2008, in the chapel of Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va., Charities |
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Julian N. Dashiell NORFOLK - Julian N. Dashiell, 88, died Dec. 11, 2008, at his home in Great Falls, Va. He was born March 15, 1920, in Norfolk, to the late Harry W. and Nannie Cullen Dashiell. Julian was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II. He also worked all over the world as a general manager for Caltex Corporation (Chevron) for 32 years before retiring in 1985. Julian was the beloved husband of Simone Dashiell, loving and devoted father of Alexander Dashiell of Washington, D.C., and Stephanie Morelli of Stanford, Conn. He was the proud grandfather of Jade and Stella. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 7 p.m. in Adams-Green Funeral Home, 721 Elden St., Herndon, Va. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, 1020 Springvale Road, Great Falls, Va. Interment in Arlington National Cemetery will be held at a later date. |
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s will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at, Charities |
James Henry Dean, 85, of Ocee, Fla., passed away Friday, December 12, 2008. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va., Charities |
DENTZ, Edwin J., passed away on December 5, 2008 in Woodbridge, Va. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Evelyn Rickey Dentz; and nieces, Barbara Riley (Tim), Susan Herron (Bill), and Carol Glennie (Mike). Eddie was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and received the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge for his service at the Battle of the Bulge. He was one of the founding members, and first Commander, of the Springfield American Legion Post 176. A service will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 12 p.m. with family and friends to gather one hour prior at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Rd., Springfield, Va. 22151, with burial to follow at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Virginia Boys State, c/o The American Legion, Springfield Post 176, P.O. Box 689, Springfield, Va. 22150. |
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DILLER, Colleen Patrice Kean, 50, of Midlothian, entered into rest Wednesday, December 10, 2008 after a long illness. Her sons, Benjamin Richard Diller, Shane Michael Diller; and their father, Michael Diller; daughter, Jyoti Grace Lyttle; and sister, Eileen Kean Volpe, survive her. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Chesterfield Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Pkwy., where her memorial service will begin at 3 p.m. |
Josaphine Dillon, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237, Charities |
DOWNS, Meredith Owen, 79, of Varina, died peacefully on December 11, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Downs; his parents, Horace and Louise Downs; and his sister, Marian Frame. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Barbara J. Downs; daughters, Veronica West (Jim), Kay Cannon (Cecil), Teresa Major, Janet Rodriguez (Gene), Cathy Downs and Annie Hudson (Jason); eight grandchildren, Cherith West, Jordan Bach (Matt), Brennen Cannon, Austin and Cory Rodriguez, Avery, Abbey and Audrey Hudson; great-grandson, Matthew Bach II; brothers, H. Dean Downs (Charlotte) and Wilmer Downs (Phyllis); brother-in-law, Melvin Frame (Bess). He was a member of Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church and the Eastern Henrico Ruritan Club. Mr. Downs retired from Philip Morris after 35½ years of service. His family will receive friends Sunday, December 14, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, and where funeral services will be held Monday, December 15, 2008 at 2 p.m., in the chapel. Interment to immediately follow services at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Mr. Downs's memory may be made to Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church. |
will be held today at 11 a.m. in Cedar Wood Cemetery. Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge. |
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s will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008, at the graveside at Patmos United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. Friends may call on Sunday, December 14, 2008, after noon and the family will receive friends from 3 until 6 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston, Va., Charities |
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FITZGERALD, Margaret F., of Quinton, Va., passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Winfred H. Fitzgerald; daughters, Kathy Wiesner and her husband, Danny Wiesner, and Susan Jones; a sister, Shirley Stanley, all of Mechanicsville; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was retired from The Federal Reserve Bank. Memorial Service will be Tuesday, 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. |
FLANAGAN, Walter R., of Duxbury, Mass., passed away December 10, 2008 at the age of 88. Walter was the husband of the late Marguerite F. (Rochon) Flanagan. He is survived by two sons, Christopher M. Flanagan of Duxbury and Kevin T. Flanagan of Seattle, Wash.; his grandchildren, Courtney Brooke Elio and Dalton C. Flanagan, both of Arizona; three great-grandchildren, Max Elio, Theo Elio and Luca Elio; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Edmund Flanagan; and his sisters, Frances, Grace, Mildred and Irene. A memorial service will be held January 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the First Parish Church, Tremont Street in Duxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association of the Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130. Glen Allen, Va. 23060. For online condolences please go to www.shepherdfuneralhome.com. |
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FLETCHER, Alvin L. "Duke", of Glen Allen, died Thursday, December 11, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Charles Fletcher; daughter, Valerie Fletcher Jarvis and her husband, Ronnie Jarvis; son, Rodney A. Fletcher; daughter, Kimberly Kate and her husband, Leslie Davis; three sisters, Barbara Chandler, Vivian Whited and Patsy Anderson; three granddaughters, Beth Jarvis, Hope Myers and Tiffany Jewel; and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where services will be held 12 p.m. Monday, December 15. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of your choice. Online condolences can be made at www.blileys.com. |
Addie D. Foreman HERTFORD - Addie Dance Foreman, of the 200 block of Muddy Creek Road, died Dec. 11, 2008. A funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Galatia Missionary Baptist Church. Stallings Funeral Homes, Elizabeth City, is in charge. |
FOSTER, Ms. Margie B., of Richmond, departed this life December 12, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. |
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Dr. Jeffrey George, a cardiovascular surgeon at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. |
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GOGGIN, Fred E., 82, of Richmond, won his battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dean Goggin; daughter, Terri G. Karluk; grandchildren, Brent Karluk and wife, Carli, Rachel DelVecchio and husband, Rob, Susan Karluk and fianc‚, Cody White, Emily Goggin, James Albany, Kyle Goggin and Nadine Davis; great-grandchildren, Brooke and Blake Karluk, Blayze Albany and Kyle Davis; brother, Harry S. Goggin and wife, Phyllis; sisters-in-law, Esther Adcox and husband, Wallace, and Judy Harless. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, and many friends whom he loved dearly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David Goggin. Fred was a person with a contagious smile and a great sense of humor who never met a stranger. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Navy. Fred was a charter member of Derbyshire Baptist Church, president of Richmond Guano Co., former member of Downtown Richmond Rotary Club and a member of Hermitage Country Club. He served on the Board of Directors of North Carolina-Virginia Plant Food Institute of which he was president in 1969. When this organization disbanded Fred helped organize the Plant Food Association of North Carolina, and served on the Board of Directors from 1972-1974 and 1977-1979. He was appointed by Governor Baliles to serve as a member of Virginia Agricultural Credit Committee in 1986. He also served on numerous other agricultural committees and organizations. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2008 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. A celebration of Fred's life will be held 2 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2008 in the Chapel of Derbyshire Baptist Church, 8800 Derbyshire Rd., Richmond. Burial will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Derbyshire Baptist Church, 8800 Derbyshire Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. Condolences may be registered at www.mem.com. |
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and will be conducted by the United States Navy and the DAV honor guard. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 14, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Disabled American Veterans, 2383 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, Va. 24153. The Harris family is being served by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, 540-389-5441., Charities |
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Rose Marie Haynes SUFFOLK - Rose Marie Haynes, 67, our beloved wife and mother, went to be with our Lord Dec. 12, 2008, with her family and friends by her side. Born in Suffolk, Rose was the daughter of the late Herman and Carrie Wese. She was preceded in death by a brother, Herman Wese Jr.; a sister, Carolyn Warren; a son, Ronald G. Haynes Jr. (stillborn); and a beloved nephew, Anthony Haynes. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and the Red Hat Society. Rose leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Ronald G. Haynes; her daughter, Robin Knight and husband James of Elizabeth City, N.C.; two sons, Keith Duke and Greg Haynes and Kara of Suffolk; nine grandchildren, Heather Duke, Jonathan Brown, Taylor Brown, Jordan Knight, Madison Knight, Donnie Williams, Phillip Williams, Amanda Williams and Kelly Williams; two great-grandchildren, Matthew Pennington and Kiersten Brown; three brothers-in-law, Wayne Haynes and wife Brenda of Goose Creek, S.C., Jacob Mullens of Suffolk and Jeff Howell and wife Pat of Tennessee; special friends and extended family, Joan and Charles Grizzard and family, Chester and Angela Harrell and family, Kyle and Vicki Harrell and family, David Haynes and Debbie and Robert Wayne, Earl Robert and Amy Haynes and Michael; Red Hat friends, Michele Duncan, Robin Campbell, Gloria Byrum and Shirley Johnson. The family will receive friends in R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory Sunday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Her funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Southside Baptist Church with the Rev. Stewart R. McCarter officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at, . "I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter." - Winston Churchill. |
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, achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. He served during World War II in the European Theatre. His duty stations included Panama, Germany, England, Iceland, Illinois, and North Carolina., Upon retiring from the Air Force, Mr. Henry was employed as a Senior Technical Assistant by the E.I. DuPont Company in Martinsville, Va. Mr. Henry served on the Martinsville Electoral Board, was past president of the Lions Club, and was honored as a Melvin Jones Fellow by the Lions Club. He was a former member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where he served as council president and treasurer. Mr. Henry was honored by being named "Humanitarian of the Year" by the City of Martinsville., After his retirement from DuPont Company, Mr. and Mrs. Henry moved to Winchester, Va., in 2001. Mr. Henry was very active member in his church, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stephens City. He was also a member of Izaac Walton League, Air Force Retired Officer Association, and the American Legion., Mr. Henry married Dollie Valentine Cox, in July of 1943, in San Antonio, Texas., Surviving with his wife of 65 years are his daughter, Fran Jeffries, of Winchester, Va.; two sons, Richard A. Henry, of Klamath Falls, Ore., and Ronald A. Henry, of Huntersville, N.C.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren., Four sisters, Mary Roberts, Mae Miller, Ethel Blantz, and Evelyn Deaven; and two brothers, Clarence Henry and John Henry; preceded him in death., will be conducted 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stephens City, with the Reverend Elizabeth Yates officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pa., , from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church., In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions be made to Chapel Pledge Campaign at WestminsterCanterbury, 300 Westminster Canterbury Drive, Winchester, Va. 22603 or Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1087, Stephens City, Va. 22655., Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, Winchester, Va. Obituary and online guestbook at www.ompsfuneralhome.com, Charities |
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Vada Hylton, 97, of Floyd, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Skyline Manor. She was an active member of Falling Branch United Methodist Church, a former member of the Home Demonstration Club and a 4-H Club Leader. She leaves behind many wonderful friends and neighbors whom she loved. She was a former employee of Donnkenny Mfg. of Floyd, leaving to care for her mother. She had a great sense of humor, loved to tell stories of the "Good Ole Days" and wrote poetry. She was an excellent seamstress and loved to make quilts for her family. She was predeceased by her parents, Solomon and Dora Vaughn; brother, Garver Vaughn; sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Bryan Childress; also by her devoted husband, Unice C. Hylton; and a loving daughter, Hazel Hylton Blackwell. Surviving are her sister, Irene Harris; sisters-in-law, Minnie Vaughn, Norene Horton, June Ferguson, Etholene Wills, Pauline Hylton; and special nephews and nieces who were so kind to visit. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Louise and Curtis Nester, Donna and Jack Simmons and son-in-law, Kenneth Blackwell; granddaughter, Deborrah (Jim) Skarbek; grandsons, Charles (Janice) Blackwell, Matthew (Kelly) Blackwell; greatgrandchildren, David North (Mary) Jackson, Dustin, C.J. Flinchum, Sage Marie Blackwell, Mackinzie and Krey Blackwell; great-greatgrandchildren, Anthony, Sarah Louise and Ethan Jackson. Our family wishes to express a special thanks to the kind and generous staff of Skyline Manor for their loving care and friendship to dad, Unice Hylton, mom, Vada Hylton and to all of our family. We also express our gratitude to Hospice Care for their kind support and care. Thank you Anna Hale for your weekly visit and Bible reading and for the visits and kindness of many neighbors and friends. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on December 14, 2008, at Maberry Funeral Home with the Rev. Josh Kilbourne and the Rev. Curtis Nester officiating. Music by Dana Howell and Falling Branch Choir. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Falling Branch Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Hugh Nester, 109 Falling Branch Road NW, Floyd, Va. 24091. Online condolences may be sent to the family at maberryfuneralhome.com., Charities |
INGRAM, Carl, of Richmond departed this life December 12, 2008 at McGuire VA Medical Center. Arrangements entrusted to J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia. (804)732-8911. www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Robert Coleman Irby, 44, of Hurt, Va., died on Thursday, December 11, 2008. Services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2008, at the Colbert-Moran Funeral Home Chapel, Gretna, Va., Charities |
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JACKSON, Bernice M., 101, departed this life December 12, 2008. Arrangements by |
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JOHNSON, Elfreda B., of Ebony, Va., died Friday, December 12 , 2008. She was a former teacher at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh, N.C. for 20 years, a charter member of Highland United Methodist Church in Raleigh, the pianist and choir director, a lifetime member of the Raleigh Piano Teacher's Association and the United Methodist Women, the pianist and choir director at Prospect United Methodist Church in Ebony for almost 20 years and the widow of Hubert Edward Johnson. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ann Johnson of Ebony and Barbara J. Barnes and husband, Robert I. Barnes Jr., of Salisbury, N.C.; six grandchildren, Leigh Clarke of Ebony, Laura Petersen and husband, Shannon Petersen, USN, of Clayton, N.C., Kindra Farmer and husband, Philip, of Raleigh, NC., Amy Hossfeld and husband, David, of Suffolk, Robert I. Barnes III and wife, Emily, of Charleston, S.C., and Edwin Douglas Barnes and wife, Melissa, of Byron, Minn.; a cousin, James Nimmo of Norfolk; and 10 great-grandchildren. A funeral service Sunday at 2 p.m. in Prospect United Methodist Church, Ebony, with interment in Canaan Cemetery, Brodnax. Visitation Saturday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorial contributions to the Prospect UMC, 1974 Ebony Road, Ebony, Va. 23845. Online condolences to www.crowderhitecrews.com. |
JOHNSON, Michael Steven, 28, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Sandston, passed away suddenly Saturday, December 6, 2008. He is survived by his mother and father, Julie and Steve "Slick" Johnson; fianc‚e, Ashley Bouldin; son, Christian Riley Johnson (3 months old); two brothers, Timothy Johnson and wife, Elizabeth, Steven Johnson and fianc‚e, Casey Allmond; paternal grandparents, C.L. and Rita Johnson; maternal grandmother, Violet Hrabovsky; two nieces, EmmaLee and Chloe; two nephews, Tanner and Cameron; and numerous other family members and friends. Michael was preceded in death by his two brothers, Christopher and Charles Johnson; and his cousin, Dustin Lee Johnson. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2008. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Trust Fund of Christian Riley Johnson at Citizen and Farmers Bank, 100 E. Williamsburg Road, Sandston, Va. 23150. |
Ollie Bell Johnson, 84, of Vinton, passed away Friday, December 12, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Charities |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, Va., Charities |
In Loving Memory of Louise JONES 7/08/25 12/13/06, Your 2nd Anniversary in Heaven, I miss you more everyday Mom., Love, Your Son Jimmy, Charities |
In Loving Memory of Stuart Brandon JONES 6-17-1982 12-13-2003, Five long years have come and gone,, Each and every day we fight the emptiness, That exists without you here., Love you with all our hearts,, Mom and Patrick, Charities |
KAPLAN, Shirley Tenenberg, 88, of Richmond, formerly of Boca Raton, Fla., passed away Friday, December 12, 2008. She was the widow of Herman H. Kaplan. She is survived by her son, Irwin D. Kaplan and his wife, Pat, and their children, Tama, Keith, Wendy, Devon and Christopher; son, Jay R. Kaplan and his wife, Kathy, and their children, Jordan, Susan and Jessie; her daughter, Laurie K. Biskin and her husband, Ron, and their sons, Justin and Trace; and 10 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kaplan was an avid golfer and tennis player and had two hole in ones in her life. She was the former proud Secretary-General of the Boca Lago Country Club. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Sunday in the chapel in Beth El Cemetery at Forest Lawn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. |
Mrs. Catherine Kelly, aka "Babysis," 67, of 2203 Waverly St., Hopewell departed this life Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2008 at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. She was a native of Hopewell and the daughter of Irene Kelly and the late Wilbur S. Kelly. At an early age she confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was member of Friendship Baptist Church where she served on the usher board. Mrs. Kelly was retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company in Petersburg. She leaves to cherish her memories: one son, Antonio (Tony) Jones; one sister, Jessie Lee Peterson (Leroy) of Hopewell; two grandsons, Dwayne Jones and John Jones; five great-grandchildren, Jada Jones, Dwayne Jones Jr., Ja Shawn Jones, Aaliyah and Alaijha; one brother, Bishop Jerry M. Kelly (Pastor Brenda Kelly) of Chester; three sisters-in-law, Rosetta Jones (Randy) of Prince George, Martha Kelly and Mardie Kelly of Hopewell; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends among them devoted Aleemah Spence, Fatima Cochran, Marlene Labord, Lee (Roy) Peterson, Fatima Little and Oliver and Naomi James. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, at Friendship Baptist Church, Hopewell. The Rev. Dr. Carl M. Johnson, pastor, will officiate. Bishop Jerry Kelly, pastor of Antioch Christian Center in Richmond, will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow at Mt. Sinai Community Cemetery, Prince George. Family and friends will assemble at the residence 1 p.m. on the day of service. You may visit or contact Mrs. Irene Kelley at 1600 Bluewater Terrace, Chester, VA, 23836 or 530-0115. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director, now serving from three locations: Petersburg, Waverly and Hopewell. Send online condolences at www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
Edna C. Keys, 96, of Salem, passed away Friday, December 12, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son., Charities |
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will be conducted 11 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Todd Triplett. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Charities |
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A funeral service for Mrs. Adelean W. Lanier will be held at noon, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 at the chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., pastor of Trinity Missionary Church of God In Christ, Petersburg, Va., officiating. The interment will follow at the Little Mount Baptist Church Cemetery, Disputanta, Va. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral establishment. The family will assemble at 11 a.m. at the residence, 2238 N. Whitehill Drive, Petersburg, the day of the services. The family may be contacted by calling Gloria Taylor at (804) 733-6530, (804) 861-1381 or (804) 892-6791. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Lanier online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
LAUZON, Kenneth Vincent Sr., 77, of White Stone, loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2008, surrounded by his wife and dear friends. Vincent died following a brief but courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. His family was blessed to have him in their lives and to know that he is now in Heaven. Born March 11, 1931 to Hilliard and Winifred Lauzon, Vincent spent his early years in Teaneck, New Jersey, graduating from Teaneck High School and Perkiomen Prep. He graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Business Management in 1955. He was co-owner of H. Lauzon Furniture Company, Teaneck, New Jersey. Vincent served as President of the Chamber of Commerce in Teaneck. Vincent remained active in the community through his membership in The Elks, The Teaneck Rotary Club, The Kilmarnock-Irvington-White Stone (KIWS) Rotary Club and Habitat for Humanity of Kilmarnock. He had a lifelong passion for building projects in his home and community. He is survived by his loving wife of 23, Norma Hansen Moore Lauzon; sons, Kenneth Vincent Lauzon Jr. and Timothy Lauzon; and daughters, Claire Lauzon-Vallone and Michelle Lauzon; and former wife, Barbara Colahan Lauzon.; stepsons, Clifford Moore (pre-deceased), Scott Moore, Bradford Moore; and stepdaughter, Dawn Moore Cook; grandchildren, Mark Vallone, Brian Vallone, May Lauzon, William Lauzon and Emma Lauzon; stepgrandchildren, Kirsten Moore, Cameron Moore, Martina Cook and Clayton Cook. He is also survived by his brother, Frank Lauzon of Dunnnt, New Jersey. A memorial service will be held at Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock, Va. at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that contributions, in his memory be made to the KIWS Rotary Club, P.0. Box 1573, Kilmarnock, Virginia 22482 or Habitat for Humanity, South Main Street, Kilmamock, Va. 22482 (804-435-3461). A second memorial service will be held at a date to be determined in January 2009 for friends and family living in the New Jersey area. He will be sorely missed. |
Sue Thomas Layman, 97, of Catawba, Va., died on Friday, December 12, 2008. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home in Covington, Va., Charities |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008, at Blue Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Alexander officiating. The interment will be in the Saunders Family Cemetery, Blue Ridge. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2008, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com., Charities |
LEE, Maud Baker, widow, age 85, of Richmond, Va., passed away, Tuesday, December 9, 2008. She is survived by her sister, Ruby B. Moss; daughter, Marsha A. Lee; and son, Allen T. Lee Jr. Family and friends may contact 804-266-8160. No service per her request. |
LEWIS, Frances Carletta Oliver, 82, of Richmond, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin W. Lewis; two sisters, Ella K. Walton and Erlene O. Hess; and two brothers, Phillip Oliver and Lee Oliver. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Darrel Hess; sister-in-law, Nettie Lee Oliver; nieces and nephews, Lori Hess Coyne, Cynthia Hess, James Haywood Walton, Betty Brown, Gwen Walton, Nancy Walton, Brenda Pilley, Pat Enright, Hal Oliver, Ira Oliver, Bob Oliver and Bill Oliver. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ashcake Rescue Squad, 8375 New Ashcake Rd., Ashland, Va. 23116. |
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will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va., Charities |
Wylma Jane Harper Marshall, 72, of Bedford, died Friday, December 12, 2008. Arrangements by BurchMessier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford, 540-586-7360., Charities |
Marian Matthews NORFOLK - Marian Matthews, 67, of the 700 block of W. 31st St., died Dec. 8, 2008. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with and in 1999 retired from the City of Norfolk Department of Social Services. She was a member of Queen Street Baptist Church of Norfolk and was a member of the choir, a Sunday school teacher and superintendent of Sunday school. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1958 and received a B.A. degree in sociology from the Norfolk Division of Virginia State College in 1964. She is survived by her brother, George Matthews Jr. A funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Queen Street Baptist Church, 413 E. Brambleton Ave. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Graves Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. |
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. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD 57326 or visit, . Memory tributes may be sent to the family at, . Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home. |
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Virginia Boone (Ginny) Metzler, 93, of Salem, Va., died on Thursday, December 11, 2008. She was born on August 29, 1915, on Goose Creek in Floyd County, Va., the 10th of 12 children of Charles and Mary Odessa Boone. Ginny often spoke about the good times she had growing up on the family farm with her siblings. She graduated from Check High School where she played on the track, baseball and basketball teams and studied her favorite subjects, English and biology. In her early twenties she moved to Harrisburg, Pa., where she met and married Henry O. (Doc) Metzler. After World War II, Doc and Ginny and the first of their three children moved to Salem, Va. Ginny said of herself, "There isn't much that can be said about me except I loved people and talked too much." She was happiest when she could do things to help others, had a genuine love for people and felt blessed to have so many wonderful friends. Her family would like to thank all the people who were so kind and helpful to her in her later years when she could no longer drive., Ginny was a member of Salem Presbyterian Church; President of the PTA of Academy Street and Broad Street Schools; President of the Salem Woman's Club; charter member of the Salem Junior Woman's Club; one of two surviving charter members of the Salem Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star; member of the American Legion Auxiliary; and member of the Salem Historical Society. She loved being a member of the Salem Seniors and the Garden Club, was very active in the Cub and Boy Scouts and in many capacities in local politics., Ginny loved gardening and had a garden up until the time she moved from her home in Salem to assisted living. She prided herself on having the first ripe tomato of the season. She loved to cook and was happiest when her friends and family were well fed. She kept her mind alert by solving word puzzles and enjoyed writing her children and grandchildren letters, always including clippings of funny cartoons from the local paper., Ginny was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Doc; and 10 of her 11 siblings, Andy, Alpha Link, Ella Poff, Vivian Board, Garnette Reed, Cliff, Jake, Hazel Connor, Frances Lucas and Bud., Ginny is survived by her sister, Amelia (Peg) Ragland, of Newport News; three sons, William Metzler, of Salem; David Metzler, of Salem; and Charles Metzler and his wife, Nancy, of Charlotte, N.C.; nine grandchildren, Jeff, Shawn, Amber, Drew and Hampton Metzler, Amanda Metzler, and Elizabeth, Andrew and John Metzler; and six greatgrandchildren., She had many friends and a large family. She loved and was loved by them all, and they will miss her., which will be followed by a reception at the church., In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad, 201 South Broad Street, Salem, Va. 24153 or Salem Presbyterian Church, 41 East Main Street, Salem, Va. 24153., Charities |
2;30 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2008, at Vaughn Chapel at Ferrum College. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Services, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
Maggie W. Moore SUFFOLK - On Dec. 9, 2008, Maggie W. Moore died. A funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Greater First Baptist Church, Orlando. T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
celebrating Shirley's life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield, with Bishop Pat Fly officiating. Burial will follow in Central Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Family and friends will gather from 6 until 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Lung Association, 5349 Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA 23502 or to the Isle of Wight Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 97, Smithfield, VA 23431. |
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
Rodger Wayne Nicely, 46, of Buena Vista, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2008, at Victory Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service., Charities |
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Dec 12, 2008 Nora Byrd Brodie, 98, formerly of 203 Grayson St., Martinsville, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at Country Living in Figsboro. She was born in the Snow Creek community of Franklin County on Aug. 3, 1910, to Samuel William Byrd and Mary Bowles Byrd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Morris Brodie in 1998; and two brothers, Leonard Byrd and Gordon Byrd. She had been a member of McCabe Memorial Baptist Church for more than 40 years. She graduated from Sontag High School in Franklin County. Surviving are two daughters, Brenda Brodie French of Roanoke and Elaine Brodie Plaster of Martinsville; a son, William M. "Bill" Brodie of Figsboro; a sister, Clyde Potter of Martinsville; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Norris Funeral Services with the Revs. Lewis Harris and J. Billy Graham officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Norris Funeral Services and other times at the home of her son, William "Bill" M. Brodie, 144 Hidden Valley Drive, Martinsville. Memorials may be made to McCabe Memorial Baptist Church, 107 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Va. 24112. |
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s will be at the North Roanoke Baptist Church, 1 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2008, with Pastor John Williams, the Rev. Darryl G. Crim and the Rev. Horace Wellons officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
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Hilda Jeanette Patterson, 65, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Charities |
. Friends may call on Sunday afternoon, December 14, 2008, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Hamlar-Curtis.com., Charities |
s 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren., Charities |
s celebrating Pauline's life will be conducted 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home with Pastor William Pagen officiating. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008, at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, Va. To send condolences online, please visit www.lynchfuneralhome.com., Charities |
Elinor Clines Phelps, 83, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Clinton, Md., died on Thursday morning, December 11, 2008, peacefully at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis A. Phelps; and is survived by her brother and his wife, Thomas and Heidi Clines, of Bedford, Va.; a son, Louis Phelps, of Brunswick, Ga.; brother-in-law, Harry Waddle, of Huddleston, Va.; numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friends. A Funeral Mass in her honor will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008, at St. Andrews Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Thomas G. Miller officiating. Interment will be private at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, Md., at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 in Elinor's memory. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
Carla J. Pine NORFOLK - Carla Jeanne Pine, 63, passed away Nov. 30, 2008. Mrs. Pine was born in London, England, Nov. 29, 1945. Survivors include her loving mother, Jean Margery Willcocks; sister, Lysa J. Fernandez of Chester, Va.; and niece, Samantha J. Hamilton of Sacramento, Calif. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Samuel J. Baker Jr. Services will be private. Friends may sign the guest register book at www.mem.com. |
Edna Lucy Poff, 90, of Roanoke, Va., died on Friday, December 12, 2008. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Service, 540-562-1182., Charities |
Alice K. Powers, 84, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
On Dec. 8, 2008 our hearts were saddened from the passing of our family member Mr. William Woodrow Pritchett Sr. Mr. Pritchett was born to the late Willie and Margaret (Maggie) Pritchett on Jan. 2, 1910. Mr. Pritchett was a lifelong and devoted member of First Baptist Church, Petersburg. He worked at National Division which was later called Allied Chemical and now Honeywell (Plant A), Hopewell, and after 25 years of employment he retired. The love he had for all of his family and friends was unconditional. Nine children were born to him and the late Mary Ruth Pritchett. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie Pritchett; one sister and four brothers; his daughter, Shirley Kates; two granddaughters, Cheryl Harrison Ferguson and Angelor Gee Salih; and a grandson, Aaron Goode. Left to cherish his memories of five generations are eight children: Irving Pritchett (Penney) of South Carolina, Dorothy Gee, Marion Harrison (Jerome), Viola Edith Higgins, Valerie Pritchett, Jacquelyn White, all of Petersburg, William Pritchett Jr. (Ann) of New York, and Patricia Cooke (William) of Richmond; a stepdaughter, Margeret Henry of Petersburg; a son-in-law, James Kates of Petersburg; 27 grandchildren, four among them caregivers, Natalie Mosley Chambliss (George) Jr., Patsy McLaughlin, Alice Williams (Howard), and Vanessa Kates Olajuwon; 62 great grand children; 13 great-great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Maude Brown of Colonial Heights and Helena Thomas of Petersburg; extended family members, Helen Hines of Petersburg and Alice Burney of Tennessee; and a host of nieces including Margaret Nicholson (Harvey) of North Carolina; nephews, step nieces, step nephews, cousins other family and friends. Special thanks to Odyssey Health Care Center. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 at First Baptist Church, Petersburg, with the Dr, Jeremiah Tillman, pastor of First Baptist Church, Harrison Street, officiating. The interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The family will also receive friends at the residence of his daughter, Viola Edith Higgins, 2966 Homestead Drive, Petersburg. 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. |
PROVO, Kenneth Elton, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, leaving behind a loving family, daughter, Asia Marie; wife, Meredith; parents, Lonnie and Deborah Provo; two brothers, Keith and Kyle; parents-in-law, Robert and Beverly Wright; and grandmothers, Covie Franklin and Jean Perkins. A short 29 years for his family to share his love. The family will receive friends 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a savings account for Kenneth's daughter; donations may be made at any Wachovia Bank in the name of Asia Marie Provo. |
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will be conducted on Sunday, December 14, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son with the Reverend Ron Soliday officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem., Charities |
3 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2008, Johnson Creek Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home, Covington, Va., Charities |
RASMUSSEN, Florence Buchwald, 93, recently of Salisbury, N.C., longtime resident of the Danish community in Elko, Va., passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Born in Kenosha, Wisc., she was preceded in death by her husband, F. Wilbert Rasmussen; parents, Peter Bredahl and Magdalene Rohr Buchwald; and grandson, Jeffrey T. Sale. She is survived by a daughter, Anne R. Lyles; two grandsons, Preston K. Sale, and Karl K. Sale; special family friend, Ken Weaver, all of Salisbury; and several other family members in the Richmond area. Florence worked for many years with Guardian Life Insurance Co. in Richmond. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, the Windsor Club of Elko, the Eastern Star, and the Danish Club of Virginia. The family will receive friends 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, December 14, 2008, at the Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, where funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Monday. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Antioch Baptist Church, P.O. Box 14, Sandston, Va. 23150. |
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Jack Donald Riffe, 73, of Petersburg died peacefully at his home on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2008 with his family by his side. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, from Flora Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities |
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On Thursday, December 11, 2008, Louise Hartness Russell, of Blacksburg, Va., left the weeds and thorns of this life to join the Heavenly Father where the blossoms will never fade. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Edgar V. "Buck" Russell Jr., who went ahead in 1988 to plant the dahlias, and prune the roses and irises in the Heavenly gardens. Now, together, they shall enjoy the blooms of eternity with the Master Gardener. Her family rejoices in the knowledge that this year, for the first time, she and Buck will together share Christmas with the One whom Christmas is all about!, Louise was also preceded in death by, her father and mother, the Rev. Robert Nelson Hartness and Sarah Mitchell Hartness; her brother, Maj. Gee. Harlan Hartness; her granddaughter, Carolyn Yvonne Russell; and her great-grandson, Matthew Grant Russell., Left to cherish the memories of her love and care are her daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Dick Quible, of Blacksburg; her son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Connie Russell, of Dublin; her granddaughter and her husband, Jennie and Ted Farmer, of Dublin; her grandson and his wife, Dean and Gina Russell, of Dublin; and her great-grandchildren, Rachael and Hannah Farmer, and Luke and Erin Russell, all of Dublin., She was born March 16, 1912, at Lancaster Courthouse, Va., attended public school in Eastern Virginia, and State Teachers College at Farmville, now Longwood College. Louise taught school in Chesterfield County for four years before marrying a young chemistry instructor at VPI in 1938. For three years she was actively engaged in the Senior Woman's Club, in which she was president, until her husband was called to active military duty in 1941. After the family's return to Blacksburg in 1945, she became an active member of Southside Garden Club, which was an outgrowth of the Garden Committee in the Senior Woman's Club of Blacksburg. In addition to being president of the Southside Garden Club, she was president of the Blacksburg Council of Garden Clubs, which consisted of the nationally accredited garden clubs in Blacksburg. Louise was honored with a State Life Membership and also a National Council Life Membership., For many years she held the chairmanship of several committees on the district level, and almost as long on the state level. After completing several required courses of the Accredited Flower Show Schools, growing and exhibiting horticulture, making and exhibiting floral designs, and helping judge flower shows throughout Virginia, she felt proud to have had the opportunity to participate in the judging of the International Flower Show held in Miami Beach, Fla., and also in flower shows presented by the National Council Clubs in the Washington, D.C., area. Louise and her husband were avid dahlia enthusiasts, and grew many gorgeous varieties, which earned many blue ribbons in area shows. She felt quite honored that she had assisted in decorating the Virginia Tech President's home and the University Club on several occasions for annual events., Louise was proud to have been a member of Blacksburg United Methodist Church since coming to Blacksburg in 1938, and had been presented a Life Membership pin in the United Methodist Women Society., The family would like to offer a special thanks to the Kroontje Health Care Center, the Cove, Southern Care Hospice, and McCoy Funeral Home for the compassionate care and consideration they have given to us and to Mother. To all who knew her, her love for people, and her love of flowers, she would want to say thanks for sharing her life., s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2008, at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Herbert Hobbs officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg., In lieu of flowers, Louise has requested that contributions may be made to Blacksburg United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 931, Blacksburg, Va. 24063 or your favorite charity. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, S.W., Blacksburg, Va., Charities |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008, in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with the Rev. Ralph Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the Shrader Cemetery at Niday, in the Wolf Creek Community in Bland County. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service on Sunday, December 14, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests that those sending memorial contributions, please consider Round Bottom United Methodist Church. Online condolence messages can be sent to the family at www.riffes.com., Charities |
s noon on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at First Baptist Church, Gainsboro. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Charities |
s 11 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008, Auburn Baptist Church. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford, Va., Charities |
Faye Shepherd, 52, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, December 12, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
SHEPHERD, Robert Edward Jr., born in Richmond September 22, 1937, passed away December 11, 2008 in Richmond. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Edward Shepherd; and his previous wife, Julia Shepherd. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Shepherd; his children, Robert Shepherd III and his wife, Karen, Sharon Shepherd and her husband, David Searcy, Stephanie Shepherd, Kara Bleecher and her husband, Erik, Courtney Barrett and her husband, Mike; his grandchildren, Robert Shepherd IV, Logan Shepherd, Brian Searcy, William Searcy and Jack Bleecher; his mother, Mildred Shepherd; one sister, Susan Eacho and her husband, Charles; and one brother, Walter Shepherd and his wife, Georgette. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at River Road Church, Baptist. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Robert E. Shepherd Jr. Endowed Fellowship Fund at The University of Richmond School of Law, Office of Development, 28 Westhampton Way, Richmond, Va. 23173. |
Robert S. Skinner ELIZABETH CITY - Robert Smith Skinner, 85, of the 100 block of Blue Bonnett St., died Dec. 10, 2008. A funeral will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church. Stallings Funeral Homes, Elizabeth City, is in charge. |
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Ola Mae Smith AULANDER - Ola Mae Spruill Smith, 88, died Dec. 11, 2008. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Mill Branch Baptist Church. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
SMITH, Langley Hugh, 79, of Richmond, formerly of Warsaw, Va., went to be with the Lord December 11, 2008. He is survived by his brothers, Willard Smith of Warsaw, Ralph Smith and his wife, Louise of Richmond; sisters, Eleanor Walls, Doris Macklin, Ruth Mazmanian, Evangeline Irvin and her husband, Joe, all of Richmond; a sister-in-law, Mahalie Smith, of Warsaw; along with a host of nieces, nephews and many treasured friends. Langley served his country in the United States Air Force. He later retired from Overnight Transportation in 1993. Langley was a dedicated servant of Christ as a Deacon of Grove Avenue Baptist Church and Battery Park Church of Christ. The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m., Monday at Menokin Baptist Church, 2249 Menokin Rd., Warsaw, Va. with interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grove Avenue Baptist Church or the Menokin Cemetery Fund in Warsaw. |
SMITH, Peggy G., 69, of Charles City, entered eternal rest surrounded by family on December 10, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald R. Smith; and son, Ronald Gene Smith. She is survived by sons, G. Michael Smith and his wife, Nichole, and Perry Roberson; a daughter, Kimberly Smith; four grandchildren, Jennifer Smith and her partner, Antonio Carter, Pamela Roberson, Stevi Jackson and Michael Gene Smith; three great-grandchildren, Evonna Smith, Jazmyne Taylor and Nathanyal Carter; one brother, Ronald Gaines and wife, Carla; one devoted cousin, Betty Reid; a lifelong friend, Martha Munn; and Shannon Nixon, who to her was like a son. She was an exceptional mother to all of her children and touched everyone's heart who ever knew her. The family received friends Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside services will be Saturday (today) 2 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
SMITH, Leander September Jr., 65, of Richmond, departed this life on December 12, 2008. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later. |
STEELE, Marvin Andrew, 80, of Richmond, Virginia, died December 11, 2008. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Parker Steele; his parents, Lee Benjamin and Anna Steele; and his sister, Nancy Lee Holland. He is survived by his sisters, Grace Ballestriere of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Christine Seton of Orlando, Florida; his son, Benjamin Lee Steele; his daughter, Nancy Steele Carlson; his stepchildren, Frances Rowe Olsen and John Arthur Rowe; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Marvin was a graduate of Drexel Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. He was a Plant Superintendent with The General Crushed Stone Company, where he retired after 30 years of service. Marvin was active in the Boy Scouts for many years and served as a Scout Master in Ashland, Va. His interests included gardening and model trains. He was a member of the Rappahannock Model Railroad Club of Fredericksburg and the Kiwanis Club of Ashland. Marvin served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, both in the United States and Japan. The family will receive friends at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street, on Sunday, December 14, 2008 from 2 to 5 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted Monday, December 15, at 11 a.m. at Three Chopt Road Church of Christ, 9500 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, Va. 23229. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 3702 Loren Drive, Fredericksburg, Va. 22408 at 2:30 p.m. |
Mr. Alexander Stringfield, 66, departed this life Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 at the Waverly Healthcare Center. He was born Dec. 15, 1941 to the late Joseph Stringfield Sr. and Ellen Brown Stringfield. Alexander was educated in the Surry County Public School System. He was employed at the College of William & Mary and the Wakefield Peanut Company before retiring early due to failing health. He joined Oak Grove Baptist Church at an early age and later became a member of the Wakefield Christian Outreach Center. Alexander was preceded in death by four brothers, Stanley, Joseph Jr., Robert Lee, and George W.; and one sister, Essie Mae. He leaves to cherish his memory, one sister, Catherine Stringfield Taylor of Chesterfield; one sister-in-law, Gladys Stringfield of Wakefield; a devoted friend, Laverne Perry of Waverly; one daughter, Cassandra Gray of New York; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Alexander will be sorely missed. A funeral service will be at noon, Tuesday, Dec. 16, at The Wakefield Christian Outreach Center, with the Rev. Charles Cypress, officiating. Interment will be in Booker T. Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church the day of the service. The family will receive friends Monday, Dec. 15, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the chapel of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, 237 Railroad Ave., Waverly. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, Waverly, James I. Gay, funeral director, www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
Margarette Altice (Babbee) Tate, 92, of Fincastle, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, December 11, 2008. She will be reunited in heaven with her husband, Martin Luther Tate; and children, Barbara Tate Sprinkle, and Martin Luther Tate Jr. Mrs. Tate was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church. Surviving are her children, Martha Tate Bensinger and husband, Ronald, David W. Tate, Donnie R. Tate and wife, Patricia, all of Roanoke, Randy E. Tate and wife, Laura Jean, of Hardy, Carolyn Sue Monroe, of Roanoke, Mark E. Tate and wife, Marie, of Fincastle; grandchildren, Glenn Sprinkle, Laura Smith, Martin Bensinger, Cindy Crawford, Beverly Carr, Melody Roupe, Angela Tate, Shannon Tate, Tonya Duff, Christopher Monroe and Brandon Tate; numerous greatgrandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the Carilion Hospice team for their tender and loving care during these difficult times. A celebration of "Babbee's" life will be conducted 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. Charles Hoffler and the Rev. Albin Crutchfield. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle., Charities |
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Marilyn M. Thornton PORTSMOUTH - Services for Marilyn M. Thornton will be held today at 1 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Boulevard Chapel, followed by entombment in Greenlawn Memorial Mausoleum. |
s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2008, with the Rev. Brad Dulaney and the Rev. Stephen Creech officiating. Interment will follow in Gogginsville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Flowers are welcome, but the family asks that you consider donating Gideon Bibles in her memory as well. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount., Charities |
Ella Dorothy Turner, 86, of Prince George, Va., passed away Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 at the Hopewell Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward M. Turner Sr. Mrs. Turner was born in 1922 in Hertford, N.C. She had four children, one deceased son, Edward Turner Jr., and three living children, Dorothy T. Borkey of Colorado, David L. Turner of Charlotte, N.C. and Michael I. Turner of Prince George, Va. Also surviving is a sister, Jessie Mae Hollowell of Manteo, N.C. Mrs. Turner has eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. immediately following the visit with friends. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Unity Baptist Church, 4951 Mount Sinai Road, Prince George, VA, 23875. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com |
TURNES, Allie Ingram, 90, of Richmond, formerly of Lunenburg County, passed away December 10, 2008. She is survived by two sons, Bob and David Currin; daughter, Susan Turnes; sister, Frances Spargo; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Mrs. Turnes was retired from the Virginia Dept. of Corrections. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Lucy Corr Village and Care Advantage for their devotion. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Ramsey Memorial United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. at Ash Camp Memorial Cemetery in Keysville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ramsey Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, 5900 Hull Street Rd., Richmond, Va. 23224. |
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Wayne Edward Webb, 81, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the American Stroke Association, strokeassociation.org. To view a tribute of Barbara's life, please visit MeM.com or mullinsthompson.com., Charities |
WHITE, Paul Sr., of Richmond, departed this life December 11, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. |
10 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2008, at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
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.com. The Williams family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., Charities |
William Swinney Williams, 84, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Thursday, December 11, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424., Charities |
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Dec 12, 2008 Winford "Tom" Payne, 58, of Martinsville, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2008, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home in Martinsville will announce arrangements. |
Ralph B. Wohlford, 77, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
is planned at this time. Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach, is in charge. |
Hazel R. Worton SUFFOLK - Hazel Ruth Worton, 74, passed away Dec. 12, 2008. A native of Columbia, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Edward and Inez Wharton and was also predeceased by her sister, Jeanette Yosai. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Leonard Worton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Kenneth Kestas of Naperville, Ill., and Julie and Randy Fiel of Suffolk; one son, Michael L. and Donna Worton of Albuquerque, N.M.; seven grandchildren, Tony Lee, Michael and Julie Kestas and Rachael, Hazel, Randi Lynn and Laura Fiel; and one brother, Joe Wharton of Las Vegas, Nev. A funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk. Burial will follow in Holly Lawn Cemetery. Friends may join the family for visitation. Condolences may be registered online at |
YANDLE, Almeta Langford, age 65, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, December 11, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband, Pars "Doug" Yandle; four children, Chris Yandle and Virginia Brewer, Jimmy Yandle and wife, Jessica, Gene Yandle and wife, Stephanie, Penny Church and husband, Bruce; five loving grandchildren, Michael, Jason and Emily Brewer, Cheyanne and T.J. Yandle; two brothers, Ricky and Kevin Langford; and three sisters, Sandra Knabe, Pam Boyer and Robin Elmore; two sisters-in-law, Ann Vickers and Ruth Martin; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Almeta was a veteran bus driver for Chesterfield County for 30 years. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. |
A funeral service for Mr. Samuel J. Young Sr. will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 at the chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. The interment will follow at the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral establishment. The family will assemble at 1 p.m. at the residence the day of the services and may be contacted by calling Iris Williams at (804) 732-9132 or (804) 647-9192 or Melvin Harper at (804) 590-1032 or (804) 586-9046. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Young online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
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