ALLEN, Alice Turpin, 80, of Charles City, Va., died January 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Warren J. Allen. Surviving are five children, Joan (David) Burrell, Rebecca (Walter) Burrell, Edna Allen, Alice (Nick) Starke and Shawn Allen Sr.; seven grandchildren, two devoted, Charmaine Burrell and Tyrell Allen; six great-grandchildren; five sisters, Leonia (Elijah) Christian, Rebecca Dixon, Fannie (Roosevelt) Allen, Princetta Smith and Cressa (Norman) Randolph; two brothers, Vernell (Nellie) Turpin and Ernest (Joyce) Turpin; in-laws, Georgia Allen, Roger (Christine) Allen and Issac (Ernestine) Allen; host of nieces, nephews and cousins; other relatives and friends, three devoted, Jane Turnage, Jean Ida Burrell and Shirley Christian. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where the family will receive friends Saturday, January 24, from 5 to 6 p.m. After 2 p.m. Sunday, January 25, remains will rest in Union Baptist Church, 5801 Old Union Rd., Charles City, Va., where funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Rev. Tommy Drayton officiating. Rev. George Marrow, eulogist. Interment church cemetery. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
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Jan 23, 2009 Annie Louise Hensley Martin, 88, of Fieldale, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville. She was born in Henry County on Feb. 17, 1920, to William Thomas Hensley and Dollie Mae Merriman Hensley. She was a charter member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church and retired from Fieldcrest Mills with 29 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Martin; five brothers, J.E. Hensley, Bill Hensley, Woodrow Hensley, David Hensley and Carl Burton Hensley; and two sisters, Mary Sue Winn and Narva Lee Roberts. Surviving are a son, Tommy R. Martin of Pleasant Grove; a daughter, Patricia C. Meadows of Reidsville, N.C.; a sister, Ruth Shields of Martinsville; two brothers, Hubert Hensley and Billy Hensley, both of Ridgeway; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service with the Rev. Clyde Earles officiating. Burial will be in the Horsepasture Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and other times at the home of her son, Tommy R. Martin, 2499 Wingfield Orchard Road, Martinsville. Memorials may be made to: Horsepasture Christian Church Cemetery Fund, 1146 Horsepasture-Price Road, Ridgeway, Va. 24148. |
Hazel Tomlinson Arrington, 87, of Bedford, Va., died on Thursday, January 22, 2009. A celebration of Hazel's life will be conducted 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, in the Tharp Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 586-3443. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com., Charities |
BACKER, Marian D., of Richmond, passed away January 23, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Moe Backer; her children, Susan Mitchell (Jack), David Cohen (Geri) and Sanford Cohen (Jacalyn Ely); her stepchildren, Charles Backer (Anne), Richard Backer (Lois) and Joan Paxton (Walt); and many loving grandchildren and great- grandchildren; two sisters, Alexandra Kaufman and Barbara London (Seymour). Mrs. Backer was preceded in death by her first husband, Abraham Cohen. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. Interment Beth El Cemetery at Forest Lawn. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. |
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will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. |
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BIEROWSKI, Margaret, 91, peacefully passed away at Our Lady of Hope Health Center on January 22, 2009. Widow of Joseph Bierowski Sr., she is survived by four sons, John (Carolyn) of Chesterfield, Va., Jim (Betsy) of St. Croix, V.I., Joe Jr. (Aimee) of Orange, Conn., and Thomas (Linda) of Midlothian, Va.; three daughters, Ann (Mike) Draper of Glen Allen, Va., Jody (Gillie) Jenkins of Kents Store, Va. and Judy Dickerson of Scottsdale, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Margaret led a fulfilling life as wife, mother and community volunteer culminating in her reward as Outstanding Chesterfield County Senior Citizen. She was devoted to the Rosary, leading a prayer group even into her final years. As founding members of the Church of the Epiphany, Margaret and her husband ministered to countless senior citizens in the community and made a difference in the lives of many. The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., on Sunday, January 25, from 2 to 6 p.m. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Church of the Epiphany, 11000 Smoketree Dr., at 11 a.m. Monday, and also where the family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In continuing Margaret's legacy, donations may be made to Our Lady of Hope Health Care Center, Chapel Fund, 13700 N. Gayton Rd., Richmond, Va. 23233, or Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Pkwy., Richmond, Va. 23227. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with the Rev. Frankie Graham and the Rev. Eddie Dalton officiating. Interment will follow in the West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at the funeral home. The Bishop family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, Charities |
3 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Mountain View Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
BOGGS, Mr. Michael Humphries Sr., age 56, of Covington, died January 22, 2009. Mr. Boggs is survived by a brother, Thurston A. Boggs Jr. and wife, Cheryl, of Mechanicsville. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2009, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home. |
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In Loving Memory of Noah W. BRYANT Our family circle was broken, 7 years ago today, but our love, for you is the same., Missing you everyday., Love Madeline, Linda & Family, Charities |
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Elizabeth Jane Cannon ROBERSONVILLE - Elizabeth Jane Troth Cannon, 49, of the 100 block of West Third St., died Jan. 22, 2009. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Grace Family Fellowship. Evans Funeral Home, Williamston, is in charge. |
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7 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home., Charities |
Mr. Willie J. Coleman departed his life suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. He was born July 24, 1956 in Chesterfield, Va., to William J. and Lillie E. Coleman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Ann Coleman. He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted daughter, LaKeisha Coleman Askew (Derrick); three sons, Kenneth, Monte and William Parham; a granddaughter, Persia Coleman, all of Petersburg; parents, William J. and Lillie E. Coleman; two brothers, Charles Coleman (Ellen) and Larry Coleman (Arky), both of Chesterfield, Va.; four sisters, Florine Pencile (Nathaniel) of Chesterfield, Ellen Brown-Kleiber (Neil) and Delilah Taylor (Stanley), both of Ettrick, Va. and Vickie Mason of Colonial Heights, Va. His extended family includes: Herman and Ruth Coleman of Chesterfield; six sisters, Bernice Graves (Cornell), June Lee (Ernest) and Diana Jefferson (Bennie), all of Petersburg, Mildred Brown (Rudolph) of Richmond, Va. and Eliza Bailey (Milton) and Betty Jefferson (Ivan), both of Chesterfield; one brother, Kenneth Coleman of Chesterfield; four aunts, Inez Barnes and Joyce Surley (Bernard), both of Petersburg, Florence Williams (Richard) and Daisy Mosby (Dennis), both of Chesterfield. He also leaves in his memory a devoted friend, Ms. Veronica Grandison of Petersburg, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m, Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 at the chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, with The Rev. Herbert Holly II, pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Chesterfield, officiating. The interment will follow at Coleman's Cemetery, Chesterfield. The family will receive friends at the home of Delilah and Stanley Taylor, 20113 Loyal Ave., Ettrick, and may be contacted by calling (804) 704-2033 or (804) 605-1027. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Coleman 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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Conley, Richard Dow - Richard Dow Conley Richard Dow Conley, age 48 of Front Royal, Virginia died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at his residence. He was a U.S. .... |
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. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, c/o Mike Sneed, P.O. Box 922, Independence, Va. 24348. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., is serving the Cox family., Charities |
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DANDRIDGE, Rev. Milton, 89, of King, N.C., formerly of Goochland, Va., departed this life Friday, January 23, 2009. Upon his arrival, his remains will rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
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Donato R. DelVacchio KILL DEVIL HILLS - Donato Raymond "Dan" DelVacchio, 87, died Jan. 5, 2009. A Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge. |
Norman Willis Dowdy, 74, of Dublin, Va., died Friday, January 23, 2009. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski., Charities |
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ECHARD, Dale Edward, 43, of Midlothian, passed away January 21, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Pamela K. Echard; and their two children, Jacob and Kayla; his parents, James and Janice Echard; a brother, Mark A. Echard and wife, Becky; also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He graduated from Spotswood High School and James Madison University. He was a 15-year employee with Circuit City as a Systems Analyst. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 24, at 1 p.m. with a visitation one hour prior at the Woody Funeral Home, Huguenot Chapel, 1020 Huguenot Rd., Midlothian, Va. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
Amos Eley MURFREESBORO - Amos Eley, 79, of the 700 block of Mapleton Road, died Jan. 19, 2009. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Parkers Grove Baptist Church. Herford County Undertakers is in charge. |
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Jan 23, 2009 Eva Harrett Wilson, 82, of 1449 S. 53rd St., Philadelphia, Pa., died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Philadelphia. She was born on Aug. 21, 1926, in Pittsylvania County, to Joseph Millner and Effie Gravely Millner. They preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Connie Coston of Philadelphia; two sisters, Effie O'Neal West of Media, Pa., and Hazel Evans of Danville; and three brothers, Lonnie Millner of Chatham, and Marvin Millner and Larry Millner, both of Martinsville. A funeral will be at noon Saturday at Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home in Danville with the Rev. Donald Coltrane officiating. Burial will be in St. Matthews Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the service. |
William F. Ferrell CHESAPEAKE - William F. "Bill" Ferrell, 67, of Whittamore Road, passed away at home surrounded by family, Jan. 23, 2009. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the late C.H. "Jack" and Hazel Ferrell. Bill loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a 1959 graduate of Oscar Smith High School. He was a member of Good Hope United Methodist Church, a past Master of Great Bridge Masonic Lodge No. 257, a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Royal Arch. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Arline O. Ferrell; two children, Arlene Maney and Ted Ferrell and wife Connie; four grandchildren, Melissa Hendrix, Amanda Maney, Taylor Ferrell and Brooke Ferrell; two great-grandchildren, Emily Hendrix and Ashlynn Castle; two sisters, Eloise England and Kathleen Bennett. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Good Hope United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mark Christian will officiate. The interment with Masonic rites will follow in Good Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery. The viewing will begin Sunday with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at, Charities |
A funeral service for Mrs. Christine H. Fisher will be held at noon Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 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 11:30 a.m. at the funeral establishment. The family will assemble at 11 a.m. at 2311 Buckner St. the day of the services and may be contact at (804) 732-3267. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Fisher online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. |
to follow at Thornrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your local youth sports league., Charities |
Felecia Flowers PORTSMOUTH - Felecia Flowers, 47, of the 500 block of Beechdale Road, died Jan. 16, 2009. A funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in New Hope Baptist Church, Chesapeake. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Susan M. Reaves officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests memorials be made to a favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome., Charities |
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s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Rocky Mount Christian Church by the Reverend Jody Johnson. Burial will follow at Franklin Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome but memorials may also be made to , or Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Friends may call at Flora Funeral Service on Friday night, January 23, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m., Charities |
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Jan 23, 2009 The funeral for George Willie Penn Jr., 60, of 615 Stockton Road, Martinsville, who died Jan 21, 2009, at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, N.C., will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hines Funeral Service. Elder Alan Preston will officiate. The family will receive friends for a half-hour before the service at the funeral home. |
Inez Blair Gilhooly, a longtime Annapolis, Md., resident and public school teacher in Anne Arundel County who was born and raised in Roanoke, Va., died on Friday, January 23, 2009, at Skyway Manor, Cape St. Claire, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. She was 79. Mrs. Gilhooly was born on October 10, 1929, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Bryant and Myrtle Johnson. She attended Concord College in Athens, W.Va., and moved to Maryland in 1952. She taught at Linthicum, Belvedere and Folger McKinsey elementary schools for many years, and retired from Central Special Education Center in Edgewater, Md. She enjoyed tennis, golf at the United States Naval Academy, photography, travel and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a partner with her husband in Schoolyard Stables, which has operated in Maryland race tracks since 1982. She is survived by her husband, Eugene E. Gilhooly, of Baltimore; her daughters, Brenda Gilhooly, of Middletown, N.Y., and Nancy Purdy, of Forest Hill, Md.; four grandchildren, Juliana and Timothy Bayne and Christopher and Cara Purdy; her sister, Rosemary Habel, of Roanoke, Va.; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Dr. Wayne Johnson. Online tributes can be shared by visiting www.johnmtaylorfuneralhome. com. Arrangements are being made by the John M. Taylor Funeral Home in Annapolis. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, Md. 21093., Charities |
GILLARD, Elliot John, 78, of Midlothian, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Alfreda (Barrett) Gillard of Boston, Mass.; and wife, Elizabeth (MacLeod) Gillard; brothers, Captain A. William Gillard and Henry Gillard; and grandson, Christopher Kent. He is survived by his wife, Dianna M. (Hannaford) Gillard; children, Jean Kent of Deltona, Fla., Scott Gillard of Hanover, Mass. and Rosemarie Gillard of Weymouth, Mass.; stepson, Joseph Brousaides of Powhatan, Va.; grandchildren, Yvonne Moriaray of Deltona, Fla., Michele and Sara Gillard, both of Hanover, Mass., Michael Landry of Weymouth, Mass., Danielle, Joshua and Logan Brousaides, all of Powhatan, Va.; daughters-in-law, Victoria Gillard of Hanover, Mass. and Linda Brousaides of Powhatan, Va.; sister, Gladys LaPierre of Rayham, Mass.; brother, Joseph Gillard of Tewksbury, Mass. Mr. Gillard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and retired from TRW, Cambridge, Mass. after 42 years of service. He was Past Master of Cosmopolitan Lodge A.F. & A.M., Stoughton, Mass. and Macedonian Lodge, A.F. & A.M. in Quincy, Mass., as well as Black Heath Lodge, A.F. & A.M. in Midlothian, Va., and a past District Deputy Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. He was a member of Bethesda Lodge No. 30, Order of the Odd Fellows, Braintree, Mass., a Past Patron of Keystone Chapter No. 18, Canton Chapter No. 321, and Contentment Chapter No. 184, Order of the Eastern Star, a Past Grand Representative to Ontario in Massachusetts, and a member of the Kilwinning Club of Boston, Mass. Elliot loved people and was always there to give a helping hand. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2009, at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd., and where a prayer service will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a Masonic service at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2009 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2480 Batterson Rd., Powhatan, Va. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia, Va. at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Elliot J. Gillard to a charity of the donor's choice. |
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Jan 23, 2009 Gladys Rulette Litten, 90, of Mount Jackson, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at her home. She was born May 14, 1918, in Mount Jackson, to Abner Norman Green Sr. and Mary Ellen Williams Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mervin "Stoney" Eugene Litten on May 15, 1999; two sons, Donald R. Litten and Carroll E. Litten; and three brothers and two sisters. She was a lifelong member of Valley Central Church in New Market where she formerly taught Sunday school, was church pianist and was a member of several church circles. She was employed at Byrd/Frederickson Orchards for 25 years. Surviving are a daughter, Judy Ann Hopson of Knoxville, Tenn.; five sons, James E. "Jim" Litten and Harry Lee Litten, both of Stuart, Phillip W. Litten of Woodstock, and Gary R. Litten and Gregory Litten, both of Edinburg; three sisters, Nina Will and Ruby Green, both of Skyline Terrace Nursing Home in Woodstock, and Patsy Weaver of Tenth Legion; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dellinger Funeral Home in Mount Jackson with the Rev. James Burke officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery in New Market. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to Valley Central Church, c/o Joann Painter, 75 West Lee Highway, New Market, Va. 22844, or to Mount Jackson Rescue and Fire Company Inc., P.O. Box 251, Mount Jackson, Va. 22842. |
David Samuel Goodman Sr., 73, of Goode, Va., died on January 23, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, Pisgah Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., Charities |
GRAY, Anna Margaret Riepma, known to all as Ann Gray. Born in Olathe, Kansas, April 20, 1918, died New York, the city she loved, of old age, on January 16, 2009. Newspaper-woman, (Kansas City Star), editor, (Glamour Magazine, Virginia Medical), historian, (the Tuckahoe Apartments, which she dearly loved), mother of Adrienne, Andrea, Christopher and Erin; grandmother of Leland, Olivia, Adrienne, Peter, Christopher, Carlton. She was a prizewinning seamstress and #1 Streetscapes column reader. She always wanted to be somebody, and she was. Do a crossword, bake bread or have a chocolate milkshake, and think of her. |
Mr. Harold Green of 8430 Barnetts Road, Charles City, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 at Sentera Williamsburg Hospital. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, The Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director, (804) 458-5357. Please send online condolences to: www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
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will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday at 7 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive. Condolences may be sent to the family at, . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family at 4709 Shafer St., Norfolk, 23513 c/o Carol Griffin., Charities |
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Relvie R. Gross HAMPTON - Relvie R. Gross, 103, died Jan. 21, 2009. A funeral will be Tuesday in the United House of Prayer. Poole's Funeral Home is in charge. |
William Eugene (Shorty) Grubb, 60, of Salem, Va., passed away on Friday, January 23, 2009. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Service, Roanoke, Va., 540-562-1182., Charities |
GRUBBS, Carolyn, 64, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 23, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer, spending her last days at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 39 years, Clarence Grubbs; sons, Chris and his wife, Amber, and David Grubbs; one daughter, Becky Wyatt; six grandchildren, Isaac, Samuel, Rosie, and Clara Grubbs, David Seth Grubbs, and Danny Ray Wyatt Jr.; and a host of loving family members and friends. Carolyn was born June 8, 1944 in Richmond, Virginia, daughter of the late Richard and Gladys Campbell. She retired from the International Mission Board and also served as church secretary of Oak Hall Baptist Church for several years. Carolyn was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and she will be greatly missed. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for all the calls, cards, dinners, visits and prayers over the recent months. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2009, at Bennett Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Susan G. Kormen, Breast Cancer Foundation. |
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s at the church. Memorials may be made to Glade Hill Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
Earl Holland Harrell PORTSMOUTH - Earl Holland Harrell, 86, passed away Jan. 23, 2009. Mr. Harrell was predeceased by his parents, Clem and Eva Carr Harrell and seven of his nine brothers and sisters. Mr. Harrell was a native of Suffolk, a member of Westhaven Baptist Church and a member of more than 60 years of the Suffolk Masonic Lodge No. 30. Mr. Harrell is also a veteran, serving his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Harrell is survived by his wife, Florence Hobbs Harrell; a sister, Goldie Mae Wright; and a brother, Clinton Harrell, of Suffolk. Also surviving Mr. Harrell are many nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. with Dr. Bruce Powers officiating at Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel. Burial will follow in Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk. Visitation will be held Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at, Charities |
HARRIS, Mary S., of Richmond, died January 22, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
Rosa L. Harrison PORTSMOUTH - Rosa L. Harrison, 71, of Dewey Street, died Jan. 22, 2009. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
Mary Catherine Harrison, 90 of Colonial Heights, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. She was the widow of Howard Edward Harrison Sr. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. |
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2 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at Woodland Union Church in Millboro. Arrangements by McLaughlin Funeral Home, Hot Springs, Va., Charities |
HICKS, Maria Ann, in the early hours of the morning Friday the 23rd of January, 2009, Maria "Sissy", peacefully departed this life to join her mother, Ellen Montecalvo; father, Mike Montecalvo; and brother, Ralph in the kingdom of heaven. Maria will be forever in the hearts of her children, Mary Ellen McCauley and David Hicks. Maria leaves behind three beautiful grandchildren, Taylor McCauley, Preston Pernell, and Logan Hicks. Preceded in passing by her brother, Ralph Montecalvo. Maria will be survived by several loving and loyal siblings, David Montecalvo, Theresa Sturgis, Regina Thompson and Michelle Harmon. Maria's loving personality will be missed by her six nephews, four nieces, many extended family and friends. Maria Hicks will lay to rest at Signal Hill Cemetery with her parents and brother. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday with interment to follow at Signal Hill Memorial Park. |
Robert L. Hinton Jr. ELIZABETH CITY - Robert Lucien Hinton Jr., 86, of the 1300 block of Northside Road, died Jan. 22, 2009. A celebration of his life will be Sunday at 3 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel. |
will be held at noon Monday in Piney Grove Baptist Church. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge. |
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s will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Cedar Wood Cemetery. Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services of Hertford is in charge. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at the Bolling, Grose, and Lotts Funeral Chapel, Buena Vista, Va. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Charities |
In Loving Memory Margaret N. Hunter January 24, 1938 - February 2, 2001 One precious to my heart is gone; the voice I love is stilled. Love, Your Husband, Aaron and Family, Charities |
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Jan 23, 2009 James David Roberts, 60, of Vista View Lane, Ridgeway, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was the husband of Ginger Joyce Roberts. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
Jerry L. Smith |
Jan 23, 2009 Jerry Lee Smith, 69, of Spencer, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at his home. He was born on March 16, 1939, in Richlands to Lola Compton Smith of Ridgeway and Clarence "Bill" Smith. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Corrine Smith. Smith was retired from Duke Power Co. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are two sons, Dennis Jackson of Claudville and Mike Jackson of Richlands; two daughters, Myrtle Monk of Richlands and Dottie Owens of Ridgeway; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Ed Hartman officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the service. Memorials may be made to PAWS (Patrick Animal Welfare Society), P.O. Box 743, Stuart, Va. 24171. |
John B. Harris, Jr. |
Jan 23, 2009 The funeral for John B. Harris Jr., 76, who died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, was held Wednesday at Oak Hill Cathedral of Glory in Bassett. Ministers Todd Foster officiated. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Charles Ross, Rogers Wade, Bill Price, Barry Wimbush, Brock Stanley, Billy Via, Jackie Holland, Gary Redd and Garland Redd. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett handled arrangements. |
s 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at StanfieldMiller Funeral Home., Charities |
JOHNSON, Edward Carey, 88, of Sandston, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ellen Christine Gallmeyer; and his second wife, Nell F. Maxim. He is survived by his nephews, James G. Johnson of Richmond, William G. and Ronald C. Smith of Havertown, Pa.; brother-in-law, William F. Gallmeyer and his wife, Marilyn, of Sandston, and their sons, Louis A. and Steven W. Gallmeyer. Also surviving are stepchildren, Debra L. Martin, Donald C. and David L. Maxim. Ed was the former co-owner and operator of Johnson's Auto Service & Parts, Inc. in Fulton. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, a 61-year member of First English Evangelical Lutheran Church, a member of the Thomas N. Davis Lodge No. 351 AF&AM, Babcock Lodge No. 322 AF&AM, the Richmond Scottish Rite bodies, a Past Patron of Naomi Chapter #4 O.E.S, and a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First English Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2011 Building Fund, 1603 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23220. |
James Melvin "Mel" Jones, 78, of Colonial Heights, died on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Elizabeth Jones. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home & Crematory. |
Our hearts were saddened by the passing of our oh so precious bundle of joy, Dondre Montez Jones Jr., aka "Phat Man," 5 months old, at 1413 Eddystone Drive, Virginia Beach, Va. He entered into eternal rest and peace at an early age on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 at his residence. He was born Sept. 29, 2008 to Shandreeka Blount and Dondre Jones. Left to cherish his short, sweet memories are his devoted mother, Shandreeka Blount of Virginia Beach; father, Dondre Jones (Angela) of Petersburg, Va.; two brothers, Deshaun Sutton and Jarelle Sutton of Virginia Beach; three sisters, Sharniece Sutton, Tanyee Blunt of Virginia Beach, and Najah Jones of Petersburg; two grandmothers, Lisette Sutton (Angelo) of Petersburg and Polly Jones of Dinwiddie, Va.; grandfather, James Winfield of Dinwiddie (Melissa); two devoted aunts, Jennifer Bowers of Virginia Beach and Joyceiln Fitzgerald of Dinwiddie; five uncles, Demario Sutton (Michelle), Michael Sutton (Gloria) of Petersburg, Joseph Winfield (Faye), Patrick Jones, Warren Jones of Dinwiddie; and a host of other relatives and friends, among them a very devoted and special friend, Dominic Saunders of Virginia Beach. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, Va. with The Rev. Kevin Northam officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church on Monday from 11 a.m. until the hour of service. Relatives and friend will assemble at 1105 Melville St., Petersburg at 11 a.m. The family may be contacted by calling 804-957-5792 and the father at 804-590—1440. Services are under the direction of Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. |
James King Jr. SMITHFIELD - James King Jr., 74, died Jan. 21, 2009. A funeral will be at noon Monday in First Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Poole's Funeral Home is in charge. |
KNIGHT, Louise R., age 85, of Crewe, widow of Hubert W. "Jimmy" Knight, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009. She is survived by three children, Tommy Knight and his wife, Carolyn, of Crewe, Don Knight and his wife, Gene, of Blackstone, Lynn Shekleton and her husband, Noel, of Blackstone; four grandchildren, Tom Knight, Brett Knight, Clay and Matt Shekleton; two great-grandchildren, Jack Knight and Avery Shekleton; one sister, Leigh Thompson of Palm Coast, Fla. Louise is also survived by her family at Clifton Home in Amelia; Randy and Zandti Easter and all of the wonderful caregivers who so lovingly provided for her. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Crewe Cemetery with the Reverend John Brenneke officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nottoway County Emergency Squad. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2009, at the Teague Chapel. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank the ICU and 5 South staff at MJH for the wonderful care that was provided to David. A special thank you goes to Dr. Hammond, Dr. Willims, and the many other doctors and respiratory therapists that provide excellent care, as well as the friends that have been so loving and caring. Family and friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com., Charities |
Marvin L. LaPradd, 65, of Rocky Mount, Va., died on Friday, January 23, 2009. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
A service of love and remembrance for Mrs. Lucille Lanham-Ridley will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, 613 E. Wythe St., Petersburg, Va., with The Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White Sr., pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Petersburg, officiating. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Augusta, Ga., 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009. The immediate family will assemble at noon at the residence and other family members and friends will assemble at 12:30 p.m. at the church the day of the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sisters Network Richmond, P.O. Box 15251, Richmond, VA 23227. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Lanham-Ridley 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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11 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at the Farmer Cemetery in Woodlawn, Va. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
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MAGRI, Sarah Riss, 97, of Richmond, slipped away on Friday, January 23, 2009 at Manor Care Imperial. Sarah was born on May 2, 1911 in Norfolk, Va., the daughter of Elizabeth and Harry Riss. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence L. Magri; and her sisters, Florence R. Richardson and Helen R. McDowell. Mrs. Magri was a charter member and past-president of the Women's Traffic Club of Richmond. She was secretary-treasurer of the H.C. Cockrell Bonded Warehouse Corp. and the Virginia Bonded Warehouse Corp., retiring in 1983. She is survived by her niece, Pattie Magri Bevan and her husband, Duncan, of Richmond; and her nephew, Walter Richardson and his wife, Mary Sue, of Silver Spring, Md.; and five great-nephews. Aunt Sarah will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, her love of family and her generosity to all. She will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where services will be held 12 noon Monday, January 26. In lieu of flowers, please consider gifts to Hospice of Central Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23226. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. |
In Loving Memory Christopher McGlone June 16, 1934 - January 23, 2008 Love you always, The McGlone, The Banks, and Walden Families, Charities |
McNALL, John Raymond. January 14, 1961 to January 22, 2009 (48 years). Father of Kurtis McNall Wakefield (21). Loving son of Velma Belanger and John McNall. Big brother to Carole McNall, Jackie Jansen (Rallo), Cutis Zehner, Cindy Rauf (Zehner), Wendy Gardini (Rallo), Christy Yeadon (Zehner), Doug Rallo and Christopher McNall. Loving uncle to Kili, Jonathan, Brandi, Jesse, Amanda, Stephanie, Megan, Brittany, Emma, Brooke, Clare, Marc, Jack, Clare, Sydney, Patrick and Sophia; and great-uncle to Jaden and Terry. Was employed at KBS Construction. John loved his family, his work, racing, and was a very accomplished musician whose tremendous life force, sense of humor and great nature will be sorely missed by so many. Memorial service Sunday, January 25, 2009, at 1 p.m. Bottom's Up at 1700 Dock St., Richmond, Va. |
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MERRICK, Keegan Francis, born July 12, 1977, passed away on January 22, 2009. He was a loving husband and father and a loyal friend with a unique sense of humor. His love for animals was surpassed only by his love for his friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Halliday; his daughter, Owyn Rosi; his mother, Bree; his father, Ted; his brother, Quinn; his sister, Bianca; his niece, Isabelle; and his grandmother, Frances Fife. He served with distinction as an Animal Control Officer for the City of Richmond, and in 2006 was named Officer of the Year by the Virginia Animal Control Association. He also helped to organize and spearhead the Virginia Animal Fighting Task Force. Keegan recently received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating cum laude. Although his life was far too short, his impact was deep and he will be deeply missed. Keegan's life will be honored with a family ceremony. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Owyn R. Merrick Trust, c/o Halliday M. Merrick, and sent to John Moncure, 297 Oakledge Rd., Harpswell, Maine 04076. |
MILLER, Ruthe S., 86, of Richmond, formerly of Norcross, Ga., and originally of New York, passed away January 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Miller. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Judith Marco and husband, Steve; son, Dr. Mark Miller and wife, Bonnie; two sisters, Estelle Miller and husband, George, and Jennie Senzel, both of Maryland; numerous nieces and nephews, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one great-grandchild on the way. Mrs. Miller was very active in the Roswell Ramblers (a senior group) and did a lot of volunteer work. She won numerous gold medals in the Senior Olympics. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Hebron Cemetery in New York. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. |
Mr. Raymond C. Miller, Sr. of Dunn, N.C., formerly of Petersburg, Va., died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. 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. |
at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
MINES, Mildred Ann Fells, of Caroline County, Va. passed away January 21, 2009. Those that she loved and preceded her in death were her husbands, Robert Fells and Albert L. Mines; daughter Elizabeth Paige; and son James Fells. She is survived by three daughters, Delores (Wyatt) Stevens, Mildred (Freddie) Dyer, and Vermont Zina Mines; one son, Robert Lewis Fells; 36 grandchildren, four devoted Delvin Mines, Glendora Stevens, Lisa Dabney and Edith Armstead; 78 great- grandchildren; 26 great-great grandchildren; several nieces, and nephews, four devoted, Harriett Harris, Latricia Lockley, Rosa James, and Richard L. Radford; many other relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral service will be held Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church,31220 Old Dawn Rd. Hanover, Va. 23069. Interment church cemetery. |
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Eleanor G. Mosher VIRGINIA BEACH - Eleanor G. Mosher, 89, passed away Jan. 22, 2009, in Colonial Beach, Va. Mrs. Mosher was born in Culpepper City, Va., and resided in Virginia Beach for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wesley Mosher. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Holmes of Jacksonville, Fla., and Lucy Hall of Chantilly, Va.; a son, Charles Clatterbuck of Montross, Va.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. in Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, by the Rev. Ernest Trueblood. Interment will be private in Princess Anne Memorial Park., Charities |
Patricia C. Mottley PORTSMOUTH - Patricia Collier Mottley, 73, of the 100 block of Oxford Drive, died Jan. 22, 2009, in Portsmouth. A native of Wagner, S.C., she was a retired receptionist for Service Insulation Inc. and a member of Pinecrest Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her first husband, Hugh E. Collier. Survivors include her husband, Louis M. Mottley Sr.; a daughter, Kay Collier Dobson of Portsmouth; three sons, Fred H. Collier of Chesapeake and Ronald K. Collier and Kenneth A. Collier, both of Portsmouth; a stepdaughter, Michelle Drake of Virginia Beach; two stepsons, Louis Mottley Jr. of Norfolk and William Mottley of Cherry Point, N.C.; one sister, Evelyn Collier of Richmond; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Pinecrest Baptist Church by the Rev. Tom Potter. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association., Charities |
. On Dec. 20, 1947, she married the man of her life, Walter E. Murray and from that happy union she became the proud mother of Andrea Benne Murray-Overton. She was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Portsmouth. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Murray; one sister and four brothers. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Walter E. Murray; a loving and devoted daughter and son-in-law, A. Benee Murray Overton (James) of Portsmouth; a granddaughter, Jamie Overton-Garrett (Coleman) of Memphis, Tenn.; a godson, Dominic Davis of Lynchburg; four brothers; two brothers-in-law; two loving and devoted nephews, retired Lt. Cmdr. Gerald Sharpless of Durham, N.C., and Michael "Redd" Davis of Portsmouth. She will be sadly missed by a host of caring nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. in Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Portsmouth. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge., Charities |
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O'BRIEN, Carol S., 80, of Colonial Heights, peacefully passed from this life on Friday, January 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. O'Brien. She is survived by her daughter, Ann (Kent) Bradshaw; grandson, Ryan O'Hallahan; a sister and three brothers from Maine, and a brother from Florida. Carol retired from Virginia Linen Service after 38 years. Her gentle nature and quick smile will be missed by all who knew her. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Sunday, January 25, 2009 from 5 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2009 at Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Massey Cancer Center or Bon Secours Hospice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
Major W. O'Neal ROPER - Major W. O'Neal, 83, died Jan. 22, 2009. A funeral will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Roper Pentecostal Holiness Church. Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth, is in charge. |
December A. Oxenberg HERTFORD COUNTY - December A. Oxenberg, died Jan. 17, 2009. A funeral will be held today at noon in New Harrellsville Chapel Baptist Church, Harrellsville. Reynolds Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge. |
s 8 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2009, from the Bradley's Funeral Chapel, Chilhowie., Charities |
celebrating Peggy's life will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home with Father Ralph Frye officiating. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.lynchfuneralhome.com., Charities |
Sophia F. Paskal VIRGINIA BEACH - Sophia Fotini Paskal, 85, passed away Jan. 21, 2009, in her residence. Born in Greece, she was a survivor of the Greek Occupation of World War II. She was among the first women to graduate from Greek university. Sophia was smart, independent and tough as nails, doing things her way to the end. She will be missed tremendously. Sophia is survived by her two children, Steven Paskal and wife Katy of Severna Park, Md., and Stella Paskal of Virginia Beach; her brother, Stellios Anifantakis of Athens, Greece; and three grandchildren. Services and burial will be private with Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
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will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities |
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at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va., Charities |
will be held 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at the East Gate Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Shannon Harris and Pastor George Stevenson officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
Barbara Faye Powers, 80, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, Va., Charities |
Mrs. Ada Savage Pulley of 486 Byrne St., Petersburg, Va., died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 at her residence. 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. |
Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Norfolk Botanical Garden, Rose Garden Hall. Attire is jeans and t-shirts. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family for a tribute donation to a micro-lending fund. The Cremation Society of Virginia is in charge of arrangements., Charities |
Quigley, Joseph M. "Joe" - "Joe" Joseph M. Quigley Joseph M. Quigley "Joe", age 24 of Dale City died on Tuesday January 20, 2009. Joe is survived by his .... |
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William Ray Jr. PORTSMOUTH - William "Junnie" Ray Jr. was born Sept. 27, 1942, in Portsmouth to Mr. and Mrs. William H. Ray Sr. William graduated from I.C. Norcom High School, Class of 1964. He later joined the Navy soon after graduation. After his honorable discharge, he became employed with Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Shop 56, as a pipefitter. He was predeceased by his mother, Mary Lillie Ray and his sister, Rosa Mare Ray. He is survived by his father, William H. Ray Sr.; wife, Thelma Ray and from this union they had three children, Lisa V. McDonald, Rachelle E. Wattie, both of Portsmouth; one son, William H. Ray III of Portsmouth; nine grandchildren, Keena McDonald, Shawntia Wattie, Bianca Wattie, Sidney McDonald, Keyandra Wattie, Raeshaun Wattie, Jordan Ray, Shaqira Ray and Jalyn Ray; seven sisters, Geraldine Chappelle of St. Mary's, Ga., Mary Hampton of Portsmouth, Joyce Harris of Chesapeake, Beverly Vaughan (Aubrey) of Portsmouth, Nettie Bailey of Chesapeake, Deborah Mason-Williams (Willie) of Portsmouth, Arlethia Gallop (Lewis) of Portsmouth; one brother, Lawrence Ray (Helen) of Coppers Cove, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews and many other devoted relatives and caring friends who loved him deeply. A funeral will be held Monday at noon in Fairwood AGAPE Church. A burial will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge., Charities |
REIDY, Laura Taylor, 49, of Richmond, passed away January 21, 2009. She is survived by her sister, Eleanor L. Reidy of Annapolis, Md.; brothers, John T. Reidy and his wife, Marianne, of Charlotte, N.C., and twin brother, Henry W. Reidy of Richmond; and three nephews, John T. Reidy IV of Charlotte, N.C., Henry W. Reidy Jr. and Robert C. Reidy, both of Richmond. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Avenue, where a memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to your favorite charity. |
REYNOLDS, Lynn, my friend and husband, passed away January 16, 2009. A memorial service will be held in the Brandermill Church garden on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. Memorial gifts may be sent to Brandermill Church, 4500 Millridge Parkway, Midlothian, Va. 23112. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, from Red Hill Church of the Brethren with Pastor Tony Emmons officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
s 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009, from Woodlawn Baptist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
s 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Arrangements by Collins McKee Stone, Martinsville Chapel., Charities |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2009, at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford. Interment, with Military Honors by American Legion Post #16, will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday, January 25, 2009, after noon and the family will receive friends from 4 until 7 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., Charities |
Jack Rodenbush, 84, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home in Salem, Va., Charities |
SANDERS, Lucy Elsie, 78, of Warsaw, Va., passed away on Friday, January 23, 2009. She was a bus driver for Richmond County Public Schools for 38 years and a member of Menokin Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Sanders Jr. She is survived by a daughter, Ann Sanders and husband, Tim Laynor, of Toano, Va.; a son, Lee Sanders and wife, Kelly, of Warsaw, Va.; a grandson, Garnet Sanders; one sister, Girlene B. Hamlet and husband, Arnold; and her dearest friend, Jean Bareford, of Kilmarnock, Va. The family will receive friends at Jones Ash Funeral Home, Rainswood, Va., on Saturday, January 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Menokin Baptist Church, Warsaw, Va., on Sunday, January 25, at 3 p.m. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northern Neck Farm Museum, P.O. Box 365, Heathsville, Va. 22473, Richmond County Volunteer Fire Department, Company # 3, c/o Glenn Morse, 1033 Jones Creek Rd., Warsaw, Va. 22572, or Hopewell Humane Society, Inc., P.O. Box 562, Hopewell, Va. 23860. |
Marie A. Schwartz CHESAPEAKE - Marie Anna Schwartz, 74, of Redmere Court, went to be with the Lord, Jan. 22, 2009. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Gramer. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Stephanie Smith. Marie was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She supported her husband for many years while he served in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, retired U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Louie A. Schwartz Sr.; three daughters, Marie A. Sawyer and husband Kenneth, Carolyn M. Smith and husband Atlee, Carrie L. Brown; two sons, Louie A. Schwartz Jr. and John A. Schwartz and wife Amy; seven grandchildren, Ken Jr., Lisa, Atlee Jr., Joseph, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Johnathan Schwartz, Joshua and Rachel; two great-grandchildren, Daniel and Brandon; and a brother, Connie M. Gramer. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Bethel Baptist Church, Chesapeake. Kenneth Sawyer Jr. will officiate. The interment will follow in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. A reception will follow the interment in the church fellowship hall. The viewing will begin Sunday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The family would like to thank the physicians and staff at Autumn Care, Great Bridge, for the love and care given to Mrs. Schwartz during her illness. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at, Charities |
Shawn A. Sexton RICH SQUARE - Shawn Antonio Sexton, 26, of Alexandria, Va., and formerly of Rich Square, died Jan. 21, 2009. A funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Branches Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Rich Square. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
Milton W. (Mickey) Simmons, 74, of Salem, Va., passed away on Friday, January 23, 2009. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Va., Charities |
for Curtis will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, in the chapel at McCoy Funeral Home, Inc. Arrangements by McCoy's Funeral Home, Inc., Blacksburg, Va., 540-552-3211., Charities |
A funeral service for Mrs. Emma Smith of Colonial Heights will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday from the Bethesda Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, with The Rev. Juanita Harrison officiating. Interment will be in Mount Morris Memorial Park, Chester. Remains rest at Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
s 2 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2009, Culpepper National Cemetery. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Charities |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2009, at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Bob Lanier officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, Va. 24523. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
of remembrance will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Melvin R. Boone Chapel. T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
A funeral service for Moses J. Stewart of Ettrick, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday from the Union Branch Baptist Church, Chesterfield County, with The Rev. Gregory Howard, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Branches Family Cemetery, Chesterfield County. Remains rest at Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
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will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909., Charities |
THORNTON, Carolyn Alderman, of Richmond, Va., passed away on January 20, 2009. She is survived by her husband, John E. Thornton Jr. "Jack"; children, Ellyn Wilmoth and husband, Eddie, all of Richmond, Katherine Dannemiller and husband, Larry of Houston, and John E. Thornton III and wife, Gina of Charlottesville; a sister, Kay Alderman King of Atlanta; and five grandchildren, Steve and Kristin Wilmoth, Curtis and Madelyn Thornton and Lauren Dannemiller. She was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Class of 1948, Converse College, R.P.I. and Columbia University. She was a noted piano teacher and musician at Collegiate School, and privately for over 40 years. She was an active member and leader at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 3602 Hawthorne Ave., Richmond, Va. 23222. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the St. Thomas Endowment Fund. |
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TYLER, Joyce Wright, died on January 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse B. Wright and Sallie L. Wright; and by her beloved husband, John B. Tyler Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Linda P. Tyler; and three sons, John B. Tyler Jr. (Bonnie), Bruce B. Tyler (Tina) and Robert W. Tyler (Darlene); and grandchildren, Jessica, Eric, Alan and Tracy. Joyce leaves behind not only her immediate family, but many special and loving friends, Brenda, Jean, Hal, Charlotte, Alice, her many bingo buddies and church family. Memorial services will be held on January 31 at 11 a.m. at Discovery United Methodist Church, 13000 Gayton Road, Richmond, Va. A private burial will be held at a later date. |
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WEATHERFORD, Audrey B., of Richmond, Va., went to be with her Lord on January 22, 2009, at the age of 81. Audrey was born on December 13, 1927. On October 19, 1938, she contracted polio and remained in Crippled Children's Hospital until the spring of 1940. She was told that she would never walk again. Due to her determination, she has walked ever since, until Post-Polio Syndrome took away that ability. She was a member of Providence United Methodist Church for 42 years and sang in the choir for 40 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Women at Providence, and she was a member of the Ivy Girls (ladies who worked at Thalhimer's downtown). She was a member of Manchester Chapter #53 Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John B. Weatherford; her parents, Willie Alvin Bell Sr. and Lola Orange Bell; one brother, Alvin Bell; one half-brother, George W. Davis; one stepbrother, Donald R. Ezzell; and a baby daughter, Carolyn Grace Weatherford. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Andra W. Warner and her husband, Scott; one dear grandson, Michael Scott "Pooter" Warner; a sister-in-law, Alice Bell; her lovely stepmother, Mildred E. Bell; and her wonderful caregiver and friend, Susan Leann Tuck and her family. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Chippenham Chapel on Saturday from 12 noon to 8 p.m., with an Eastern Star Memorial at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Providence United Methodist Church on Sunday at 3 p.m., with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, it is Audrey's wish that contributions be made to Providence United Methodist Church and/or the Easter Seals for polio. |
WEAVER, Elizabeth R., died January 23, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia W. Goode of Alexandria; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted Monday, January 26, at 3 p.m. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be sent through www.crowderhitecrews.com. |
s. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Jean's name to the , 30 East 33rd Street, New York, N.Y. 10016. The Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is serving the White family. Online condolences may be sent to kendallfuneralhome.com., "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." II Corinthians 4:18, Charities |
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for the procession to the chapel. Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at, Charities |
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A funeral service for Mrs. Luvenia H. Winfield will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Faith and Hope Church, East Washington Street, Petersburg, with the Elder Herman Crockett Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Hunt Family Cemetery, Dinwiddie County. Remains rest at Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
WINSTON, Wallace Jr., passed away December 23, 2008. Arrangements entrusted to Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Rd. www.wilsonafs.com |
James L. (Dea) Wood, 74, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009. Service at noon on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
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Elmer Eugene (Gene) Wright, 71, of Hardy, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at his home while doing one of his favorite pastimes, cutting wood. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Melva and Brown Ingram; and by a son, Thomas D. Wright., Left behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 51 years, Peggy A. Wright; daughter, Terri Frantz and husband, David, of Botetourt; daughter, Leslie A. Wright, of Hardy; and the sunshine of his life, granddaughters, Rebecca, Rachel and Allison Frantz. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters and their spouses, Carol and John Moore, Wayne and Marian Ingram, Betty and Earl Young, Joyce and Curtis Hodges, Barbara and Ronnie Hodges, Edward and Joyce Ingram, Gordon and Tina Ingram, Derryel and Maxie Ingram, Rhonda and Steve Young, Donna and Don Perdue, Rebecca and Daniel Boone, and H.B. and Sherry Ingram; stepbrother, Dick and Becky Ingram; stepsisters, Vivian McGhee and Helen Smith; brother-in-law, and sister-inlaw, Jack and Sue Atkins; aunt, Marge Byrd; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Leon Miller and Don Horne; and his beloved cat, Sunbeam., and retired in 1996., Those who knew him best knew him as an avid Bluegrass fan. He spent Wednesday nights listening and marveling at the talents of young Jonathan Dillon at T's Market. He was a storyteller of the best sort and he loved to fish and the two sometimes went hand-in-hand. He made quite a few memorable fishing expeditions with his buddy, Mike Atkins. He was a diehard sports fan, cheering for UVA, the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Redskins win or lose. He tinkered in woodworking making various furniture items for family and friends that will long be treasured. He loved cars and loved tinkering with them, with the exception of Peggy's infamous Volvo., He will be missed by his coffee drinking buddies from Coopers Cove, both at the local convenience store and Horne's Salvage where he would go to tell a good story and hear some local community gossip. Gene will be missed by many, for he never met a stranger and was always lending a helping hand. He volunteered his time and talents to many projects at the Coopers Cove Community Center. His passing has created a large void in many hearts that will never be filled., s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Darrell E. Naff officiating. Burial will be in Coopers Cove Cemetery, within sight of his home and his daughter's home where he can continue to watch over them., Memorial donations can be made to Coopers Cove Baptist Church Building Fund, 3052 Coopers Cove Road, Hardy, Va. 24101 and/or Mount Pleasant Fire and Rescue., The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
Eva Marie Wrighton ROPER - Eva Marie Wrighton, 83, of the 1600 block of U.S. Highway 64 E., died Jan. 18, 2009. A funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. in Shiloh Disciples of Christ Church. Rowsom Funeral Home is in charge. |
s 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at Jacksonville Cemetery. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., Charities |
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