ABBOTT, Mildred, 101, of Williamsburg, died Friday, January 30, 2009. She retired from C&P Telephone Company after almost 30 years of service and was a member of Williamsburg Baptist Church. Mrs. Abbott is survived by her daughters, Barbara Kent Hudgins and her husband, George M. Hudgins Jr., of Williamsburg, Norma Kent Parsons and her husband, Charles W. Parsons, of Richmond, Va., and Claudia Abbott Dunn and her husband, Steven Dunn, of Louisville, Ky.; her grandchildren, Susan Hood Franz of Williamsburg and George M. Hudgins III of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and her great-grandsons, Thomas Hudgins Hood and Ian Franz. The family gives their heartfelt appreciation to Hospice Community Care and Spring Arbor for their wonderful care of Mrs. Abbott. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2009, at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, with Dr. James B. Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Williamsburg Baptist Church Endowment Fund, 227 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Va. 23185. Nelsen Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsencares.com. |
for procession to the church. Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at, Charities |
at the church. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Charities |
In Loving Memory of our Mother Annie H. Alvin May 6, 1927 - January 31, 1996 We Love You. Children, Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren, Charities |
Happy 41st Birthday Anthony "Boo" Ancheta January 31, 1968 - September 15, 2006 (Mama's Boo Baby) We remember your birthday with sadness in our hearts. A sadness that brings us to our knees. We celebrate the memories of the wonderful times we had with you. You showed us how to live life to the fullest. Remembering you is so easy - we do it everyday. It's the heartache of losing you that will never go away. Your loving ways and free spirit will live on through your two precious sons. Your memory will never grow old!! You will live on in our hearts forever. Love from the bottom of our hearts, Mom, Dad, Nana, Austin, Ashtin, Heather, Robin, Lisa, Courtney, Tommy, Steven, Jeannette, Aiden, Jordan, Alexus, Maya and Sporty Girl., Charities |
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Nora E. Arrington PORTSMOUTH - Nora E. Arrington, 86, of Grove St., died Jan. 28, 2009. A funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
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Evelyn Marie Barnes, 89, of Lexington, Va., died on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Services will be private. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
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Mary Jane Behnke VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Jane Behnke went to the Lord Jan. 26, 2009. Mrs. Behnke was a native of New London, Wis., and was a longtime resident of Virginia Beach, most recently in the Marion Manor Assisted Living Facility. Mary Jane was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence "Art" Behnke; two sons, U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Patrick James Behnke and Peter Arthur Behnke. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Patrice Behnke of Corpus Christi, Texas; a granddaughter, Amanda Behnke of Arlington, Va.; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Theresa Ballard and husband John Ballard of Chula Vista, Calif.; as well as numerous cousins across. She was a member of Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Mary Jane worked for several years as a registered nurse in the recovery room of Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, and is well remembered for her cheerful and helpful personality. She was also very active in the various social activities that were held in Marion Manor. She had a zest for life. A Mass of Resurrection will be held in Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9. A reception will follow in Marion Manor. Memorial donations may be made to Marion Manor, 5345 Marion Manor Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462., Charities |
s 4 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2009, at the First Baptist Church of Gretna. Arrangements by ColbertMoran Funeral Home, Gretna., Charities |
will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Kathleen Monge officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Miles Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
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BLANKENSHIP, Bernard Milton "Steamboat", 83, of Greenville, S.C., formerly of Richmond and Largo, Florida, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Margaret Tucker Blankenship, and his second wife, Patricia Blankenship. He is survived by his daughters, Anne B. Eskew (Mark) and Earlyne B. Perkins (Dennis); his grandchildren, Sarah M. Ashworth (Kenneth), Andrew R. McComb (Brannon), Dennis A. Perkins, Jr. (Jade), and Joseph M. Perkins; great-grandchildren, Mary Catherine and Caroline Ashworth, and Cayleigh Perkins. He is also survived by his sisters, Hazel B. Cobb and Grace "Girlie" B. Zahn; and a brother, Grover Blankenship. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. The burial will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at 4 p.m. at Moss Feaster Cemetery, Largo, Florida. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorial contributions consider the McCall Hospice House, Simpsonville, South Carolina. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Greenville, S.C., is in charge of the arrangements. |
at Amvets, 911 Tazewell Ave., Roanoke, February 4, 2009, at 7 p.m. officiated by the Rev. David Burgess of Belmont Baptist Church. He will be sadly missed by his family., Charities |
In Loving Memory of Harley & Rachel BOWER Happy 69th Anniversary, We are so thankful God gave us parents like you!, Don, Larry and Judy, Charities |
BRADLEY, Michael, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on January 30, 2009. His remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland Va. Funeral notice later. |
John R. Brawley CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND - John R. Brawley, 81, of the 4300 block of Pension St., died Jan. 28, 2009. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Salyer Funeral Home. |
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s 11 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2009, at CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett., Charities |
BYRNE, Kenneth P., D.D.S., devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend and oral surgeon, born on June 10, 1951, died January 28, 2009, after valiantly fighting bile duct cancer since 2005. Dr. Byrne is survived by his wife, Judy Jacobs Byrne of Atlanta, Ga.; his daughter, Shea Elizabeth Byrne from Kunming, China; as well as his adult daughters, Ashley Lauren Byrne-McAleese of Stafford, Va., Rachel Anne Byrne-Domina and Jennifer Lynn Byrne. He is further survived by his mother, Mildred Paul Byrne of Richmond, Va.; his sister, Cynthia Byrne Lilley of Richmond, Va.; and his brother, John Franklin Byrne of Midlothian, Va. Dr. Byrne is also survived by eight grandchildren, Alexis, Trentin, Haylee, Chloe, Amaya, Riley, Callie, and Cori. He received his Certificate of Residency: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Naval Hospital in Oakland, Calif., in 1987. He achieved the 99th percentile ranking for both year group and overall, on the National Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Inservice Training Examination (OMSITE) for both the second and third years of residency training. Dr. Byrne, a native of Richmond, Va., had practiced dentistry for over 23 years, with 13 of those years in the United States Navy. Dr. Byrne had been in private practice in Woodbridge, Va. since 1991. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2009 at 11 a.m., at Pohick Church, 9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton, Va. 22079. In keeping with Dr. Byrne's wishes, he has been cremated. Immediately following the service, his ashes will be buried in the Pohick Church Cemetery. Also in keeping with his wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scholarship Fund of the Class of 1977, in memory of Kenneth Paul Byrne, D.D.S., VCU School of Dentistry, c/o Advancement Office, P.O. Box 980566, Richmond, Va. 23298. To offer condolences, please go to www.millerfuneralhome.net. |
CAMPBELL, Tyler Wray, 54, of Henrico County, Va., died Wednesday, January 28, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Mary Harwood Campbell; two sons, Tyler W. Campbell Jr. and Thomas Christian Campbell and his fiancee, Angelle Townsend. He is also survived by his parents, Barbara and Donald Campbell; three brothers, Donald Campbell Jr., Clifford and Susan Campbell, Martin and Banjo Campbell; nephews, Jason Campbell and Tripp Reuger; and niece, Ashley Reuger. Other survivors include his mother-in-law, Mrs. Garland M. Harwood Jr.; brother-in-law, Garland M. Harwood III and his wife, Janice; sister-in-law, Martha Harwood; nephews and nieces-in-law, Anne and Brian Lansing, Garland M. Harwood IV and his wife, Karina, Sarah Carpi; great-nephew, Brock Lansing; and great-niece, Avery Lansing; and his beloved dog, Winston. Mr. Campbell was a graduate of Indiana State University where he was a champion wrestler, and owner of Service Master of Chester in Chester, Va. Visitation will be Sunday, February 1, 2009, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Woody Funeral Home - Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Rd. A graveside service will be held Monday, at 11 a.m. at Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Friends of Bandy Field, Inc., 4013 W. Grace St., Richmond, Va. 23230 or the Douglas Freeman High School Boosters Club, 8701 Three Chopt Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. |
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A funeral service for Mag Dora B. Chavis of 1601 W. Clara Dr., Petersburg, who died on Monday morning at Southside Regional Medical Center, will be conducted at 11 a.m. today from the Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1021 Halifax St., Petersburg, with The Rev. W. N. Bland Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Remains rest at the Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
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s 11 a.m. Sunday, February 1, 2009, Macedonia Baptist Church in Chilhowie. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Chapel, Chilhowie, Va., Charities |
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Concannon Sr., Kenneth Michael - Kenneth Michael Concannon, Sr. Kenneth Michael Concannon, Sr., age 71, of Bristow, Virginia died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Concannon was .... |
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will be held noon on Monday, February 2, 2009, in the Chapel of Light Mausoleum in Evergreen Memorial Park, Roanoke. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 1, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
will be held. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home in Salem, Va., Charities |
A funeral service for Mr. William H. Dance Sr. will be held at 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison Street, Petersburg, Va., with The Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, pastor, officiating. The interment will follow at the Little Church Street Cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 12:30 p.m. at the church the day of the services. The family will assemble noon at the residence the day of the services. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Dance 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, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Ida D. Daniels PORTSMOUTH - Ida Missouri Boyce Dillard Daniels, 106, died Sentara Nursing Home. She was the mother of the late Mattie Felton of Edenton, N.C. She is survived by two daughters and a son, Erma Brown of Charlotte, N.C., Nettie James of Jamaica, N.Y., and Richard Clair of Norfolk. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4050 Elliott Ave., Portsmouth. Peebles Funeral Home is in charge., Charities |
Edward L. Daughtry Sr. NORFOLK - Edward L. Daughtry Sr., 83, passed away Jan. 19, 2009. Services are private. Altmeyer Funeral Home is handling arrangements., Charities |
Joyce H. DeBerry CHESAPEAKE - Services for Joyce Hardison DeBerry will be held at 10 a.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Charities |
11 a.m. on Monday, February 2, 2009, at Midway Heights Community Church. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Charities |
at the church. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Charities |
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will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2009, at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
ELAM, Nellie Hasty, 92, of Bluefield, W. Va., died on January 28, 2009. Born Nellie Lee Beadles to the late William R. Beadles and Alpha Lee Rice Beadles on March 11, 1916, she was preceded in death by husband, William D. Hasty Sr. and her second husband, Robert Elam; sisters, Gertrude Clancy, Lynette Vick, Moselle Heath, Irene Cash, Agnes Hertless; and brothers, Clarence Elmo Beadles, James Lawrence Beadles and William Rylie Beadles Jr. She is survived by her son, William D. Hasty Jr. and his wife, Phyllis, of Bluefield, Va.; grandsons, W. David Hasty III and his wife, Kathy, of Roanoke, Va., and J. Christopher Hasty of Roanoke, Va.; three great-granddaughters, Celayne, Destiny and Anna; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Nellie Elam, who lived most of her life in Richmond and more recently in Highland Springs, was a past Worthy Matron of Ruth Chapter #8 of the Order of the Eastern Star, past president of the Old Dominion China Painting Club, a member of the Storytellers League, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bluefield, W. Va., and Presbyterian Women Circle #2. She was an owner of Hasty Specialty Company earlier in her working career, as well as a devoted mother. Visitation will be Saturday January 31, 2009, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mercer Funeral Home. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Bluefield. A graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at 2 p.m., officiated by Rev. Won Un, followed by a visitation at the Highland Springs United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to the Presbyterian Women's Scholarship Fund at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Tazewell Avenue, Bluefield, W. Va. 24701. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory of Bluefield is serving the family of Nellie Hasty Elam. |
Mrs. Carolyn Elder, of Glendale Avenue in Richmond, died Friday evening at her residence. Remains rest at Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
will be held on February 23, 2009, at Calverton National Cemetery, Long Island, N.Y. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, 631-669-2400., Charities |
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11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Mountain View Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Charities |
Fred J. Farrell NORFOLK - Fred J. Farrell, 60, passed away Jan. 28, 2009. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. in American Legion Post 327 in Norfolk., Charities |
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Randall Scott Ferguson, 44, of Fieldale, Va., died on Friday, January 30, 2009. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett, Va., Charities |
Thomas C. Finley CORAPEAKE - Thomas Charles Finley, 85, passed away Jan. 24, 2009. Services will be private. Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, Suffolk, is in charge. |
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FORESTIERE-CHENAULT, Diana Lynn, 43, of Bruington, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. She was married to William E. Chenault, deceased January 2, 2009. She was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and served her country in the United States Army. She is survived by her cherished son, Jesse Shelton, age 18; mother, Shirley Clausen; brother and sister-in-law, Brad and Gloria Clausen; lifetime friends/sisters, Craig and Noel Dell, Nancy and Rick Parker; grandson, Carter; nephews, Austin, Josh, Ricky and Doug; nieces, Brittany, Amanda, Aubie, Maddy, Belle, Leilana, Tiffany, Carolyn, and baby girl-Ashley; two very dear friends, Bill and Pat Luebbert; and a host of other relatives and special friends too numerous to name. The family will receive friends Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., in Mechanicsville. Service will be held Monday at 12 p.m. in the Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, and interment in Washington Memorial Park. Repast will follow the interment at 4157 Old Williamsburg Rd., Sandston, Va. 23150. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made for Jesse Shelton at the Virginia Credit Union. |
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Anne A. Friedman NORFOLK - Anne Altenhaus Friedman, 79, passed away Jan. 30, after a short illness. Anne was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Thomas and her parents, Isaac and Pepi Altenhaus of Antwerp, Belgium. Anne is survived by her four sons, Barry and his wife Linda Peck, Brian and his wife Ingeresa, Bruce and Emily and Bobby; and her six grandchildren, Neal, Cole, Sarah, Rachel, Elli and Ethan. She also leaves behind her dear younger sister, Mina and her husband Norman; as well as many relatives and friends who will always miss her infectious humor, personality and smile. Anne retired after more than 20 years with Virginia Beach Social Services, but her favorite job was raising and treasuring her children and grandchildren. Anne was a survivor of the Holocaust who lost her parents at an early age. Despite this tragedy, she had a positive outlook on life and was always grateful for the gift of life and family. She gave freely of her time educating others about the tragedies she and her sister experienced by speaking to countless schoolchildren over the last 30 years. Anne recorded her story in her memoir, "My Name is Anne Too." Arriving with her sister in 1946 as an orphan, who spoke not a word of English, Anne quickly adapted to her new country and forged a remarkable life that speaks for itself. Anne may have given birth to four boys, but through her loving and kind spirit she was a mom to many. Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Ohef Sholom Temple, 530 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk. The burial will follow at Bnai Israel Cemetery on Cromwell Road. The family will sit Shiva at the home of Barry and Linda, 5612 Shenandoah Ave., Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Anne's honor may be directed to the Holocaust Commission, 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-4370 or to the charity of your choice. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel., Charities |
11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009, St. John's United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home., Charities |
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Kurt Allen Hall CHESAPEAKE - Kurt Allen Hall, 49, of Chesapeake, passed away Jan. 29, 2009, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. A native of Scottsdale, Ariz., he was an airplane mechanic with Northrop-Grumman Corporation. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a soccer coach for the Indian River Recreational League for more than 15 years. He was an avid supporter and photographer for Indian River Middle and High School wrestling teams. He also enjoyed supporting Indian River High School Baseball. He had a strong passion for loving his family, helping others and enjoying life. He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Mary E. Hall; two sons, Damien M. Hall and Kyle J. Hall, both of Chesapeake; and his mother, Myrna R. Hall of Glendale, Ariz. Services for Mr. Hall will be private. The family will receive friends in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. The family requests flowers be omitted and memorials be made to the Indian River Recreation Center, Old Greenbrier Road, Chesapeake, VA 23325. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
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Sallie P. Hall, 74, of Dinwiddie passed away on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at her son's residence. She was the daughter of the late William A. and Gertrude Rowe Privette and the widow of Charles Edward Hall. She was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Michael Hall and Mark Steven Hall; a sister, Lynn Hall; and five brothers. Mrs. Hall was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Carson. She is survived by two sons, Randall B. Hall and wife, Bobbie A. Hall, of Carson, and John E. Hall and friend, Terri Bennett, of Dinwiddie; three grandchildren, Misty Wright, Michele Hall Collier and Jonathan Hall; four great-grandchildren, Hunter Ray Wright, Michael Read, Sean Read, and Kaitlyn Collier; a sister, Daphine Pridgen of Rocky Mount, N.C.; and a brother-in-law, Alton Hall of Rocky Mount, N.C. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at the Petersburg Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road, with Nelton Thomasson, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
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for procession to the chapel. Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday with the family receiving friends from 3 to 4 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at, Charities |
s and interment were Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 in Mount Zion Baptist Church, Powhatan. Information submitted by Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth., Charities |
HARRIS, Eleanor Cox, 85, of Richmond, Va., passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Eugene Harris. She is survived by a son, Calvin Edward Harris Sr. and wife, Christine Harris; three grandchildren, Calvin E. Harris Jr., Cameron E. Harris, and Zacarias A. Harris; devoted nephew, Kenneth "Buck" Jordan and wife, Phyllis. Mrs. Harris was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, a longtime curator of the Telephone Museum, and a devoted member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 1, at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, February 2, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Ave. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. |
William G. Heckert, 80, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, January 30, 2009. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Charities |
Mrs. Rosa Henderson, 76, of 20504 Hickory Court, Ettrick, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at her residence. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, (804) 732-7841, now serving from three locations, Petersburg, Hopewell and Waverly. |
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HOLLAND, Stephen C., of Richmond, died January 29, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
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s will be conducted 1 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2009, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with Charlie Gwaltney officiating. Interment will be at St. Andrews Cemetery. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Jarrett's name to the or to the American Lung Association of Virginia. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. johnmoakey.com, 540-389-5441., Charities |
at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2009, at Twin County Funerals Sanctuary., Charities |
Hassie S. Johnson AHOSKIE - Hassie Smith Johnson died Jan. 29, 2009. A funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Sandy Branch Baptist Church, Roxobel. Reynolds Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
, 3 p.m., Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Green Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista., Charities |
Mrs. Novella Mcham Johnson, of Roanoke, passed away January 24, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009, at First Baptist Church Gainesboro. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service., Charities |
A funeral service for Sherman Johnson of 1501 Valor Drive, Petersburg, who died on Sunday morning at Southside Regional Medical Center, will be conducted at 3 p.m. today from the chapel of Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, with Elder David J.D. Tolbert officiating. Remains rest at Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2009, in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel in Covington with the Rev. Carl Bowles officiating. The interment will follow in Lone Star Cemetery. The family will receive their friends on Saturday evening, January 31, 2009, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Arritt Funeral Home. The online guest book is available at arrittfuneralhome.com., Charities |
LaMASKIN, Jerald Howard, 73, of Richmond, Va., passed away on January 29, 2009. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marcia LaMaskin; two sons, Mark LaMaskin and his wife, Wendy, and Todd LaMaskin and his wife, Laurie Janus; two grandchildren, Aaron and Noa LaMaskin; sister, Arleen Richman; and his brother-in-law, Barry Spero and his wife, Merle. Jerry grew up in Chicago and graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from Purdue University, where he was a member of Sammy Fraternity. After working for Clark Equipment Dealerships in Cleveland, New York, and Baltimore, he acquired his own dealerships in Richmond as well as Salisbury and Baltimore, Md. He was a well- respected business owner who cared deeply about his many employees. He was also very active in the national Clark owners association, and a past board member of Temple Beth Ahabah. After his retirement, Jerry spent his time acting as the accountant for his son, Mark's business, Performance Autosport, checking the stock market constantly, and corresponding with his beloved grandchildren. He loved to travel, especially going on cruises. His most recent trip was a laughter-filled week in Disney World with his entire family. Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LINC, P.O. Box 73281, Richmond, Va. 23235. |
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s will be held noon on Monday, February 2, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
2 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at Closer Home Church in Fancy Gap. Arrangements by Twin County Funerals, Galax, Va., Charities |
Evelyn W. Lawrence CHESAPEAKE - Evelyn W. Lawrence, 94, of the 3900 block of Starboard Road, died Jan. 29, 2009. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Zion Bethel United Church of Christ. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
Genevieve M. Leonard VIRGINIA BEACH - Genevieve M. Leonard, known as "Peggy," passed away Jan. 28, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 83. Genevieve was a loving and caring mother who gave her life to raising her seven children while supporting her husband during his 30-year Naval career and beyond. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Virginia Beach for the past 48 years. She will always be remembered by her children for all of the years of selflessness and dedication to her family. Genevieve was an avid gardener and had a remarkable talent to make every holiday special with her beautiful holiday displays. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William Leonard Sr.; her seven children, Kathleen Bull, Maureen Tate, Eileen Ghittino, William Leonard Jr., Joseph Leonard, Michael Leonard and Colleen Torbush; her sister, Margery Jackson; brother, Paul Lafferty; three sons-in-law, Ralph Tate, Hank Ghittino and Billy Torbush; and five grandchildren, Terri Johnson, Shannon Leonard, Matthew Hudson, Jennifer Leonard and Stefanie Blanton. There will be an informal catered gathering for immediate friends and family at the Leonard's house Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001 or go to, Charities |
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LIGON, Emily Hodges, 99, of Richmond, passed away January 24, 2009 at Lakewood Manor in Richmond, Va. Born in Starr, S.C., May 8, 1909, she was the daughter of Roxanne Davis and Baxter Hardy Hodges. She was predeceased in 2002 by her husband of 67 years, Sebastian Cater Ligon. They lived most of their lives in Charlotte, N.C. She was a 1931 honor graduate of Winthrop College and a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, N.C., where she served as Sunday School teacher, committee chairman and president of the Women of the Church. Her chief interests were church, family, history and genealogy. She served as regent of the Liberty Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the James Lane Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and was a board member of the Hezekiah Alexander Museum Auxiliary. She is survived by a daughter, Katherine Ligon James and son-in-law, Charles M. James, of Manakin-Sabot, Va.; a sister, Caroline Clark of Augusta, Ga.; three grandsons, Charles Lee James and wife, Wendy, of Charlotte, N.C., Hardy Ligon James and wife, Courtney, of Richmond, Va., and Tayler Hodges James of Richmond, Va.; five great-grandchildren, Devon, Griffin and Katherine of Charlotte, N.C., Caroline Katherine and Margaret Emily of Richmond, Va. A private family graveside service will be conducted at Hebron Presbyterian Church in Manakin-Sabot, Va., on January 31, 2009. Arrangements by the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N.C. |
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Jan 30, 2009 The funeral for Lorine Amos Robertson, 72, of 812 York St., Martinsville, who died Jan. 28, 2009, at her home, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Norris Funeral Services. The Rev. Dale Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Memorial Hospital of Martinsville, P.O. Box 1124, Martinsville, Va. 24114, or to Abundant Life Fellowship Church, 231 Ford St., Collinsville, Va. 24078. She was born in Martinsville on April 14, 1936, to Johnny D. Amos and Lola Mitchell Amos. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Robertson; and two sisters, Emory Williams and Edna Cannaday. She was a member of McCabe Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Bonnie Gardner of Bassett, Sheila Adkins of Collinsville and Susan Lawrence of Martinsville; a stepson, John "Sherwood" Robertson of Rocky Mount; three sisters, Dorothy Washburn of Snow Creek, Barbara Goins of Ridgeway and Gloria Custer of Martinsville; a brother, Johnny Amos of Collinsville; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. |
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Eloise Mann NORFOLK - Eloise Mann, 52, of the 1000 block of Meads Road, died Jan. 26, 2009. A funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Noble Street Baptist Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
s will be conducted 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
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MATTHEWS, Gladys Henderson, 92, of Homosassa, Florida, formerly of Varina, died January 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur H. Matthews. She is survived by her sons, Wilbur Howard Matthews Jr. and his wife, Sandra Harris Matthews, James Lawrence Matthews and his wife, Mildred Townsend Matthews; her grandchildren, Andrea Matthews Belcher and her husband, Scott, Wilbur Howard Matthews III and his wife, Samantha, and Shelley Matthews; three great-grandsons, Jacob Harris Belcher, Zachary Howard and Elijah Samuel Matthews. She is also survived by two sisters, Emma Henderson Hubbard and Pearl Henderson Duke. Mrs. Matthews was a member of Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church. Her remains rest at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday, and where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church. |
MAYNARD, Billy T., 69, of Sandston, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009. He was born November 13, 1939, in Elmira, New York, the son of Helen and Earl Maynard, who predeceased him. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Earl and Kenneth Maynard. Billy is survived by his wife, Genevieve; and buddy, Jipper, his dog. He is also survived by his children, Billy (Barbara) Maynard, Laurie VanZile, Penny (Jeffrey) Pelton, Robin, David, Brian and Tami Maynard; stepchildren, Ann (Dan) Rasnick, Leonard (Sandra) Fagin, David (Julia) and James Kidd; two sisters, Dorothy (Arthur) Goodnough and Betty (Gary) VanCleaf; two brothers, Jack (Tina), and James (Gayle) Maynard; seven grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Billy was employed by Nabisco Corporation for 20 years, retiring in 2002. He served in the United States Army. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2009, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. A service of remembrance will begin at 2 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2009, at Corinth United Methodist Church, Sandston. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas 75231, or animal rescue. |
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Jan 30, 2009 Midget Helen Harris Murphy, 87, of Martinsville, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at Stanleytown Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Johnson City, Tenn., on Dec. 8, 1921, to Ben Harris and Delena Belle Lucas Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie A. Murphy; and three sons, George B., Frank J. and Jimmy D. Murphy. She previously worked at Hardees, McDonald's and the Old Country Store. She had attended the True Church of Jesus Christ. Surviving are four daughters, Shirley Murphy, Nancy C. Holliday and Mary Ruth M. Cressell, all of Martinsville, and Eva Darlene Rios-Morales of Greensboro, N.C.; five sons, Leroy Murphy of Martinsville, Charles W. Murphy of Ridgeway, Chester J. Murphy of Stuart, David R. Murphy of Martinsville and Mark Shawn Murphy of Lynchburg; two sisters, Mattie McFalls of Asheville, N.C., and Merle Smith of Solomons, Md.; 22 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, with Minister David Cuthbertson and Pastors David Bishop and Bobby Harris officiating. Burial will be in Old Well Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and other times at the Murphy homeplace at 785 Applewood Road, Martinsville. |
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s will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2009, at Harrison Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2009, at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
MITCHELL, Marie, passed away January 29, 2009. Arrangements entrusted to Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Rd. www.wilsonafs.com |
Kenneth E. Moats Jr. HAMPTON - Kenneth Eugene Moats Jr., 52, died Jan. 28, 2009. Born in Hagerstown, Md., he served 24 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring as chief in 2003 and then beginning work at Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding. Ken was a member of Christ Gospel Church Virginia Beach, Post 31 American Legion and was a leader of Cub Scout Pack 184, Hampton. Ken is survived by his wife, Dana Moats; sons, Kenny Moats and Jonathan Moats; mother, Rachel Kershner; father, Kenneth E. Moats Sr. and wife Laura; stepsisters, Jeanne Jarvis and Susan Sheeks; brothers, David Moats and John Moats and stepbrother, Ronald Kershner. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. today in R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home by the Rev. Ted Richardson. The family received friends at the funeral home Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. The family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Medical College of Virginia Hospitality House in Richmond or Christ Gospel Church, Virginia Beach., Charities |
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Brian J. Monett NORFOLK - Brian J. Monett, 42, passed away Jan. 25, 2009. Mr. Monett was born Sept. 11, 1966, in Oakland, Calif. His family and friends will always remember him as a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. He will be deeply missed. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 15 years, Rhonda Monett; daughter, Stephanie Monett; son, Austin Monett; father, Lawrence Monett Jr.; brother, Craig Monett; and two sisters, Michelle Maki and husband Shane and Elizabeth Coutu and husband Daniel. He is preceded in death by his mother, Gail Monett. A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. today in Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Charities |
William Luther Moore, 93, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Charities |
Pauline Morgan PORTSMOUTH - Services for Pauline Morgan will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Charities |
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Robert Edward Morris, 68, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009, after a long battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances Mroz and Edward Joseph Morris, of Fall River, Mass. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, Bob worked for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute for several years before becoming an Oceanographer for the United States Navy Department based in Washington, D.C. He operated Roy L. Webber Florist for the last 35 years. During that time, he served as Chairman and District Representative for the Virginia State FTD Unit, President of the Williamson Road Area Business Association, board member of the Better Business Bureau and was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gladys Webber Morris; daughters, Wendy Morris Harless, of Kernersville, N.C., Michelle Kathryn Morris, of Weehawken, N.J., and Deborah Morris Jones, of Arlington, Va.; grandson, Spenser Harless; and sonsin-law, Steve Harless and Brian Jones. Bob will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and ardent Redskins fan. He will be sadly missed by his black labs, Thor and Freyja, and kitties, Sequin, Pumpkin and Napoleon. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel at noon Monday, February 2, 2009. The Rev. Thomas Lee will officiate. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke. Visitation will be at Oakey's South Chapel 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
to celebrate his life will be held Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at 3 p.m. in the Bay Front Club of East Beach, 4550 East Beach Drive, Norfolk. Memorial donations may be made to the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
Joseph Holland Munford SMITHFIELD - Joseph Holland Munford, 57, passed away Jan. 30, 2009. Services are pending at this time. Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, Suffolk, is serving the family., Charities |
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will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Ocracoke United Methodist Church. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge. |
A funeral service for Mrs. Jessie Parham of 214 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, who died on Monday at her residence, will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. today from the chapel of Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, with Minister Ron Jamison officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Minnis Memorial Park, Chester. Remains rest at Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
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s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke, Va., Charities |
PEARSON, Samuel Raymond, 64, of South Hill, died Thursday, January 29, 2009. He was the son of the late John Raymond Pearson; and is survived by his mother, Margaret Ferguson Pearson of South Hill; three aunts and several cousins. A funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. William H. Ferguson on Sunday, February 1, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Herbert L. Farrar Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to the South Hill Presbyterian Group Home, 205 Smith St., South Hill, Va. 23970. Condolences may be emailed to farrar@msinets.com. Farrar Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. |
Wilbur Pegram of 25208 Rainey Creek Road, McKenney, died Jan. 30, 2009. Funeral arrangements will be announced by W.L. Fields Funeral Home, McKenney, |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
PHILLIPS, Lucille Strum, age 90, of Crewe, Va., went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2009. She was the widow of Roy F. Phillips. Lucille is survived by four nieces, Jean Staylor of Crewe, Linda Slayton of Midlothian, Susan Carter of Mechanicsville, and Cathy Canfield of Glen Allen; one nephew, Bobbie Strum of Midlothian; special great- nieces, Deborah Carson of Appomattox and Marie Andrews of Keysville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lucille was the Nottoway County High School cafeteria manager for 41 years and a member of Pryor Memorial Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Pryor Memorial Presbyterian Church, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2009. Burial will follow in Wards Chapel Cemetery. Special thank you to her caregivers, Kathy Bowden and Josephine Campbell. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pryor Memorial Presbyterian Church, 115 East Tennessee Ave., Crewe, Va. 23930. Arrangements by Joseph McMillian Funeral Home near Blackstone. Registry and condolences at www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com. |
Donald Olin Plyler, 49, of Newton, N.C., died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 at Palliative Care Center and Hospice of Catawba Valley, N.C. Visit www.burkemortuary.com to view the full obituary and to register condolences. |
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Vivian Lewis Porter, 85, of Pulaski, Va., died on Friday, January 30, 2009. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Charities |
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Jack Dempsey Rector, 81, of Galax, Va., died on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Charities |
Marianne F. Rejewski VIRGINIA BEACH - Marianne Fischer Rejewski, 44, passed away Jan. 29, 2009. She was a registered nurse and member of the Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society. She was also a member of Saint Gregory The Great Catholic Church. Marianne is survived by her husband of 20 years, Joseph R. Rejewski; her parents, Herman and Loretta Fischer; mother-in-law, Alice Rejewski; one sister, Helen Carbonneau; and three brothers, Paul, Larry and John Fischer. A Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Saint Gregory The Great Catholic Church, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marianne's name can be sent to the Virginia Beach SPCA, 3040 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. Condolences may be shared with the family at, . Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, is in charge of the arrangements., Charities |
s will be held noon on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Debra Lucas officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 30, 2009, from 2 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to Three Oaks Fellowship United Methodist Church, 1026 Gravel Hill Road, Hardy, Va. 24101-0202. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
RICHARDSON, Mrs. Annie Mae, of Richmond, departed this life January 30, 2009. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 North 25th Street, funeral notice later. |
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ROBINSON, Jeanne Ash, died peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2009. She was predeceased by her husbands, J. William Ash, and E. F."Robbie" Robinson. She is survived by her three devoted children, William E. Ash and his wife, Debbie, Steven E. Ash and his wife, Renn, and Suzanne C. Ash; her brother, John B. Eurell Jr.; four grandchildren, Steven E. Ash Jr., Ryan H. Ash, William E. Ash Jr., and Megan B. Ash. She was born in Baltimore and raised in Philadelphia, graduated from Goucher College, and became a southerner in 1950 when she moved to Charlottesville and then to Richmond in 1952. She was a beloved mother, a true example of strength and devotion, who raised her three children after the sudden death of her first husband in 1972. She was very active at Collegiate School, a devoted fan at all of her children's games, and all of her children's friends were always welcome in her home. She married Robbie in 1989 and he shared her love of travel and they enjoyed many trips together. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren at family gatherings and at the river, as well as lunch with her special friends. She was a special person who had a great sense of humor, loved to laugh and she will be truly missed by all who knew her. A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Bliley's - Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Avenue. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Virginia Home for Boys and Girls, 8716 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23294. |
ROLLINS, Junius Sr., 70, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 28, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Irene Rollins Shelton. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 50 years, Dorothy A. Rollins; one daughter, Patricia A. Rollins (Ellis C. Howard Jr.) of Hadensville, Va.; three sons, Junius Rollins Jr. and Mitchell W. Rollins of Gum Spring, Va. and Neal O. Rollins (Sara) of Glen Allen, Va.; four beloved grandchildren, Ellis C. Howard III, Bria, Zoe and Amy Rollins; one sister, Dorothy L. Minor; one brother, Richard Rollins; stepfather, Waverly Shelton of Goochland, Va.; two uncles, Herman Watson (Claddy) of Gum Spring, Haywood Watson (Virginia) of Montpelier, Va.; four sisters-in-law, five brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, 2530 Dogtown Rd., Goochland, Va., where family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2009, at Shady Grove Baptist Church, 3384 Oakland Church Rd., Gum Spring, Va. 23065. Pastor Reginald T. Cleveland officiating. Interment church cemetery. |
ROZYCKI, Ksenia "Anne" died on January 22, 2009 at Beth Sholom Gardens, Richmond, Va. She was born April 15, 1920 in Lvov, Poland, to Joseph and Mina Litwak (nee Schaerf). By courage, and luck, she survived Nazi occupation and in 1948 emigrated to England. There, she married a young engineer, Kazimierz, and they soon joined her brother- and sister-in-law, Joe and Hulda Ronar, in Montreal, Canada. While there she gave birth to a son. In 1970, the family moved to Boston, and she went to work for Prudential Insurance, retiring 19 years after moving to the New Jersey office in 1975. She and her husband came to the Summerhill retirement community, Bon Air in 1998 to be close to their grandchildren. In Richmond, she loved working with children at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and on the pediatric ward at St. Mary's Hospital. Predeceased by her parents, two brothers and two sisters and, in 2004, her husband, she is survived by her son, Henry; grandchildren, Mike, Sarah and Jo; niece, Sophie Zaretsky; and great-nephews, Daniel and Jeffrey Zaretsky. Those wishing to may contribute to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or the United States Holocaust Museum. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to practice tolerance, understanding and peace. |
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A funeral service for Mrs. Frances P. Scott will be held at noon today at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, Va., with The Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, officiating. The interment will follow at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 11:30 a.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 11 a.m. at the residence of her nephew, Timothy Jefferson, 1771 Matoax Ave., Petersburg, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-8508. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Scott 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, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
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SHEPHERD, Mae Reynolds, 90 formerly of Richmond passed away January 30, 2009 in Roanoke, Va., where she was a resident of Our Lady of the Valley. She was born June 19, 1918 in Buckingham County. She was the daughter of the late Lelia Morris Reynolds and William H. Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her four sisters and two brothers, Vernell R. Brown, Dorothy D. Reynolds, Rebecca R. Shepard, Lelia R. Barnes, William W. Reynolds and Woodrow H. Reynolds; as well as her grandson, Derek M. Edwards. Mrs. Shepherd graduated from the Lynchburg Training School for Nurses in 1938 at age 20 and had a long career as a registered nurse at Grace, Retreat and Stuart Circle Hospitals. She ultimately retired from Phillip Morris, Inc., where she was an industrial nurse. She is survived by one son, John R. Edwards, M.D. and his wife, Mary Ann; and granddaughter, Teresa Ann Edwards, all of Roanoke. Mrs. Shepherd leaves behind many nieces and nephews including, Wesley Raper of Richmond, who made his home with her from the age four. A funeral service will be held Monday, February 2, 2009, 12 noon at the chapel of Puckett Funeral Home in Farmville, Va. with interment to follow in Westview Cemetery. Family will receive friends Monday 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. |
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. The Showalter family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford, Va. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, Charities |
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will be held noon on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909., Charities |
STOKES, Mr. Antonio A., 39, of Mechanicsville, Va., departed this life suddenly on January 28, 2009. He was the son of Vernon Waters (stepmother, Geraldine) of Suffolk, Va., and the late Vanessa Stokes. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bessie and Robert Waters; and maternal grandfather, Fred Stokes. A native of Suffolk, Va., Antonio resided in Mechanicville, Va., with his wife and family, where he attended Faith Landmark Ministries, in Richmond, Va., and accepted Christ into his life. He was employed at Tyson's Food in Richmond, Va. Antonio was a loving father, husband and friend. He enjoyed life, and love to cook and bake for his family and friends. He was a thoughtful, caring person, who loved people and loved life. He enjoyed waking up each morning and cooking breakfast for his wife. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Stacey R. Stokes; two children, Mya Jacobs and Makeen Ricks, both of Suffolk, VA.; three stepsons, Lamar Hoggard, Gary Eley, both of Mechanicsville, Va., and Dontral Eley of Suffolk, Va.; two sisters, Anita Waters of Suffolk, Va., and Christina Waters of Atlanta, Ga.; three brothers, Adrin Stokes of Richmond, Va., Cordrell and Dermaine Waters, both of Suffolk, Va.; maternal grandmother, Lillian Stokes; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Mr. Stokes will be on view from 12 noon to 5 p.m., and there will be a Wake Service from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2009 at T.E. Cooke- Overton Funeral Home, 405 Johnson Ave., Suffolk, Va. 23434, (757) 539-4861. A Service of Remembrance will take place 1 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2009 at New Calvary Baptist Church. Robert Wilkins Jr., pastor, officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services entrusted to T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences in memory of Antonio A. Stokes may be sent to tecofh@aol.com. |
STONE, Willis Lee, 71, widower of Eleanor Allen Stone, died Friday, January 30, 2009. Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey Lee Stone and wife, Terrah, of Arizona and Timothy Scott Stone of Emporia; daughter, Dawn Stone Chenault and husband, Stan, of Mechanicsville; three granddaughters, Megan Michelle and Micah McKenzie Stone and Eleanor Dawn Chenault; three grandsons, Samuel Emerson Stone, Garland Stanley Chenault IV and Stone Ashby Chenault; one brother, Richard Winfree Stone of Chase City; and a number of nieces and nephews. Son of the late Maxey Elmore and Elizabeth Leidig Stone, Mr. Stone was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Hamilton Stone. Known as "The Voice of Emporia", Mr. Stone spent his 49-year career at WEVA Radio in Emporia, becoming President and General Manager upon his father's death in 1959. He was a former president of the Emporia Jaycees, former Central Region Director of the Virginia Association of Broadcasters and former president and active member of the Emporia Rotary Club, receiving a Lifetime Media Achievement Award in 2007. Mr. Stone was a former president of both the Emporia-Greensville Chamber of Commerce and Emporia-Greensville Industrial Development Corporation. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2009, at Calvary Baptist Church in Emporia, where Mr. Stone was a member. Interment will follow at Emporia Cemetery. The family will receive friends 3 to 5 p.m Sunday (tomorrow) at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd. in Jarratt. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church. |
SULLIVAN, Mrs. Ruby Whitman, went to be with the Lord she loved and joyfully served on Monday, January 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse William Whitman and Mittie Winders Whitman; her husband, John Linwood Sullivan; her daughter, Rose Marie Barwick; and her four sisters and six brothers. She is survived by her two daughters, Gayle Sullivan Wooldridge and Helen Sullivan Haskell, both of Richmond; four grandchildren, John Grayson Wooldridge (Melanie) of Ocean Pines, Md., Elizabeth Garrett Wooldridge of Charleston, S.C., Amy Carneal Lovelace (Hector Lopez) of San Francisco, Calif., and Robert Sullivan Lovelace of Alexandria, Va.; and one great-grandchild, Henry Wooldridge Hudson. Ruby was a former member of Webber Memorial Baptist Church and a longtime, faithful member of Bon Air Baptist Church. She taught Sunday school for over 35 years, sharing her love of the Lord and pouring her life into others. She will be cherished in memory as a vibrant, Christian lady and loving mother and grandmother. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 29, at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. Interment will be private. A memorial service to celebrate Ruby's life and Homegoing will be held 1 p.m. Monday, February 2, at Bon Air Baptist Church. The family will greet friends and family in the church commons after the service. In lieu of flowers, Ruby requested that sympathy be expressed in support of Bon Air Baptist Church Endowment Fund, 2531 Buford Rd., Richmond, Va. 23235. |
2 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
Lorraine D. Thomas CHESAPEAKE - Lorraine D. Thomas, wife and mother, was born in Norfolk July 6, 1969, to Walter A. White (deceased) and Brenda Jackson. She was called home Jan. 25, 2009. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Shawn Thomas; her two sons, Shawn Jr. and Isaiah Thomas; stepdaughters, Brittany Blakely and Davita Douglas; her mother, Brenda Jackson; sister, Sharonda A. Lewis; brother, Wesley White; stepbrothers, Shawn White and Tion White of Norfolk; stepsisters, Glenae Jones (Namon) and Tiona White. A funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Riddick Funeral Service, 1225 Norview Ave. The viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the family to receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park., Charities |
Carmen Ruiz Toro VIRGINIA BEACH - Carmen Ruiz Toro, 67, of the 1300 block of Petrell Drive, died Jan. 29, 2009. A funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday in Saint Luke's Catholic Church. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck chapel, is in charge. |
Sidney A. Tudor Jr. of Matoaca, Va., died suddenly at his residence on Jan. 29, 2009. Sid was born in Petersburg, Va., on March 4, 1924. He graduated from Petersburg High School in 1942. Sid served in the U.S. Air Force with the 9th Air Force Division and was a veteran of World War II. He was a faithful member of Matoaca United Methodist Church. Sid is survived by his wife, Doris Bennett Tudor, of 47 years; three sons, David, Tommy and Paul Tudor; two stepsons, John W. Tucker Jr. and Barry L. Tucker; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one brother, Linwood Tudor and wife, Roslyn, of Georgia. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Tudor. Sid requested that his body be donated to the State Anatomical Program of Virginia. There will be a memorial service at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at Matoaca Methodist Church, officiated by the Rev. Jo Ellen Hetherington and The Rev. Guy Murdock. Donations may be made to Matoaca United Methodist Church or Matoaca Rescue Squad. |
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Jan 30, 2009 The memorial service for Vivian Keith Bowman, 71, of Martinsville, who died Jan. 28, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Victory Baptist Church in Fieldale with Pastors Dan Schelling and David Naff officiating. Burial will be at a later date. She was born in Patrick County on Jan. 11, 1938, to Esley Howard Keith and Gracie Keith Cockram. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Keith Bowman and Stephen Anthony Bowman. She worked at Collinsville Printing and at Tultex for several years. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Charlie M. Bowman of the home; three sisters, Sandra Haden, Carlene Shelor and Betty Lewis, all of Meadows of Dan; five brothers, Gene Keith of Richmond, Bill Keith of Meadows of Dan, Garland Keith of Martinsville, J.L. Cockram of Meadows of Dan and Danny Cockram of Danville; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church, 1300 Dillons Fork Road, Fieldale, Va. 24089. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of arrangements. |
Delmus Thomas Waldron Sr., 74, of Salem, Va., passed away Friday, January 30, 2009. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem., Charities |
In Loving Memory of Cameron WALKER 6/8/1988 ~ 1/31/2007, Cameron, two years have passed since we have heard your voice or seen that smile that would light up a room. You are missed everyday by family and friends. Until we are reunited again know that you are forever in our memories., Love,, Dad, Mom, Family & Friends, Charities |
will follow. In lieu of flowers, Christine requested that donations be made to Virginia Beach SPCA, 3040 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23453 or to OBG Cocker Spaniel Rescue, The Christine Walters Fund for Cancer in Dogs,, . Any floral donations should be delivered to 401 Albemarle Drive one hour prior to the visitation. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at, Charities |
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Mrs. Mamie Webster of 3808 Dupuy Road, Ettrick, Va., died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at her residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Monday, February 2, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. George Edwards. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 31 and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 1 at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Charities |
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s will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Grove Baptist Church, 5910 West Norfolk Road, Portsmouth, where Dr. Melvin O. Marriner is senior pastor. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Special thanks to Dr. Kevin Wilson and staff, caregivers, Bell's RAC and Bon Secours Hospice. Condolences can be offered to the family at, Charities |
Willard E. Van Sickle |
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will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities |
Marion Elizabeth Wilson, 75, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on January 20, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
Wood, Mary Phillips - Mary Phillips Wood Mary Phillips Wood, age 77, of Manassas, Virginia died Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Prince William Hospital after a sudden illness. .... |
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WOODS-GORDON, Iretha, passed away January 27, 2009. Arrangements entrusted to Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Rd. www.wilsonafs.com |
