ADAMS, Franklin Sr., 74, of Mechanicsville went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2009. Franklin was a loving husband, father, grandfather and devoted friend. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 52 and a half years, Evelyn Mae Crisman Adams; two sons, Franklin Adams Jr. (Dorita) and Michael Paul Adams (Myra); four grandchildren, Chase Franklin, Stone Wallace, Brandon Michael and Cody Hunter; a special nephew, Elvin Paul Adams (Arlene); special niece, Ava Marie; nephews and nieces, Edward, Bryan, Sarah and Jamie; as well as many other loving family and friends. After 36 years of faithful devoted service as heavy equipment operator/foreman, Franklin retired from VDOT. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28 at the Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville Chapel, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 29. |
ANTHONY, Richard Bryant Sr., 79, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jane Edwards Anthony; three sons and their wives, Dick and Pam Anthony of Richmond, Fred and Beverly Anthony of Roanoke and David and Becky Anthony of Richmond; grandchildren, Sara and her husband, Jon Lowery, Heather and her husband, John Larsen, all of Richmond, Matthew and his fianc‚e, Katie Jansma, of Baxter, Minn., Erin, Kristin, Adam, Alyssa, Tyler and Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Jackson and Ellie; sister, Estelle Grant of Greensboro, N.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Anthony Sr.; brothers, J.O. Anthony Jr. and J. Charles Anthony; sisters, Helen Schultz and Hurley Brooks. Mr. Anthony served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a lifelong educator retiring in 1988 from Henrico County Schools, having served for 28 years at Douglas S. Freeman High School, where he was principal from 1973 to 1986. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. His funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 3601 Monument Ave., with burial to follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Richard B. Anthony Sr. Memorial Scholarship in care of Douglas S. Freeman High School, 8701 Three Chopt Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. |
11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at First United Methodist Church, Salem. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son., Charities |
ASKIA, Yasmin Mixon, 31, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009. She was born October 21, 1977. She is survived by her husband, two children, mother, father and other relatives. Please contact mother, G. Mixon at 804-447-2863. |
will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at St. Andrews Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 4 and 6 8 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2009, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Christine would have appreciated flowers or because she was a graduate, memorial contributions may be made to Roanoke Catholic School, 631 N. Jefferson St. Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Thalia United Methodist Men's Scholarship Fund, 4321 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities |
s. Private burial will occur later at the Babcock Family Cemetery in Appomattox. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. Contributions in Byron's memory may be made to the Norfolk Foundation for The Byron Babcock Fund, One Commercial Place, Suite 1410, Norfolk, VA 23510-2103 to which Byron is now a benefactor. Online condolences may be made at, Charities |
Mrs. Gladys Marie Bailey, 88, of 2318 Macklin Circle, Hopewell, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 at Golden Living Center, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, (804) 732-7841. Please send online condolences to: www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
for the procession to the church. Condolences may be offered at, Charities |
s will be held noon Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. George Stevenson, and the Rev. Ron Graham officiating. The interment will be private at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
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Jan 27, 2009 NORTH CAROLINA — Barbara Williams Gardner, 56, of Trinity, died Jan. 25, 2009, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Martinsville, Va., on July 22, 1952, to James and Dorothy Gauldin Williams. She previously was associated with Ed Price and Associates before becoming owner and operator of Archway Professional Realty in Archdale. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are her husband, James "Jim" Gardner of the home; two daughters, Lori Davis Cannon of Ridgeway, Va., and Jamie Bryant Payne of Thomasville; two sons, Jeremy Paul Gardner of the home and Gary "Tommy" Davis Jr. of Martinsville; 10 grandchildren; and a sister, Ann Bailey of Thomasville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Pilot View Baptist Church with Pastors Bob Summers and Tom Barron officiating. Burial will be in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sechrest Funeral Service in High Point. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, N.C. 27262. |
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in 1988. He was a personal accountant for a host of private businesses during his lifetime. He served as worship leader for the First Church of God in Oak Hill, Charleston and Christiansburg and Treasurer and Chairman of the Covenant Community Church of Salem. He was one of the last living Participates of the Church of God's National Basketball Championships held in the late 1930's in Anderson, Ind., while playing for the Charleston Main Street Church team. Howard is survived by his loving wife, Audra Marie Basham. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Joan Bratton and husband, Bob; his son, John, Jr. and wife, Connie all of Charleston, W.Va.; his step children, Patricia Nicewander and husband, Alan of Monterey, Calif., John C. Pfeil and wife, Susie, Timothy Pfeil and wife, Jessie all of Charleston, W.Va., Brenda David and Husband, Alan of Milwaukee, Wis. and Diane Lockard and Jim Howarth currently of Brunswick, Ga.; nine grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren to carry on his memory and his brother, Hank Basham of Panama City, Fla. Visitation to be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, Wednesday January 27, 2009 with Worship to honor his memory at 7 p.m., conducted by brothers Charles Briscoe and Bob West. Interment will be private at the Barker Family Cemetery in Ashford, W.Va. on Thursday. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237, Charities |
Worther Guy Becker Jr., 92, of Petersburg died on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Worther Guy Becker Sr. and Lillian Reynolds Becker, and a sister, Peggy Coleburn. Ace was a graduate of Virginia Tech and served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war he joined his father running the family business, Becker Lumber Company. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eleanor Becker; children, Cheri Becker, Leslie Suttle, Ellie McDaniel and husband, David, W. Guy Becker III and wife, Karen, and Reynolds Becker and wife, Beverly; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia Heffner of Clinton, S.C.; and a brother, Reynolds Becker of Richmond, Va. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 at Southlawn Memorial Park in the Mausoleum. The Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of W.G. Becker, Jr. to Virginia Tech Athletics Fund, P.O. Box 10307, Blacksburg, VA 24062. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at The Evangelical Lutheran of the Epiphany with the Rev. Merlin Batt officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Forsyth Humane Society, P.O. Box. 15605 Winston-Salem, N.C. 27113-0605 or Crisis Control Ministry 200 East Tenth Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworthmiller.com., Charities |
celebrating her life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel. |
will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, with the Rev. Ellen W. Comstock officiating. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
Mrs. Dorothy Rene Jones Bolling, 76, of 14517 Gatewood Rd. Dewitt, Va., entered into eternal rest peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Sussex County and the daughter of the late Walter and Pearl Parker Jones. She attended Sussex County Public Schools. At an early age she confessed and became a member of the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, Mckenney. She was widow of Clyde Bolling. Mrs. Bolling was a retired cook with many years of dedicated service at Kings Barbeque No. 1, Washington St., Petersburg. She also worked as a bus aide for Dinwiddie County School System until her health declined. She was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Domonique M. Batts. She leaves to cherish fond memories of her: two sons, Larry T. Bolling (Nadine) of Petersburg and James Barry Bolling of Dewitt; four sisters, Thelma Hill and Catherine Reed of Jarratt, Va., Stella Jones of Newport News, Va. and Barbara Jones of New York; 8 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 13 nieces; 11 nephews; and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins other relatives and friends, among them several devoted neighbors, Tyrone and Jerri Wyatt and James Wynn and family and her loving pet, Hooch. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 at the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, Mckenney, with The Rev. George R. Mays Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A repast will follow in the Church Fellowship Hall. A visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 at the funeral home. The family will receive relatives and friends at the residence and can be contacted at 469-3996. The body may be viewed at the church one hour prior to the service. Funeral services are entrusted to the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd, Mckenney, 478-4411. |
Bryan M. Bradish Sr. NEWPORT NEWS - Bryan Merrill "Brad" Bradish Sr., 83, died Jan. 25, 2009. A funeral will be held at noon Friday in Peninsula Funeral Home. |
BRANDON, Larry Eugene, departed this life January 22, 2009. He is survived by his devoted wife, Florence; son, Noell; sister, Ollie Brandon; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; mother-in-law, Lucy Cox; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where a funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 28, at 1:30 p.m., Dr. C.L. Motley officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
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BRICCHI, Carmine, 80, of Jarratt, Va., died on Sunday, January 25, 2009. Mr. Bricchi was born on November 12, 1928 in New York City and lived in Babylon, Long Island, N.Y. He was a retired detective, 1st grade, from Suffolk County Police and was a Licensed Private Investigator, New York State. He then moved to Florida, and later, to Jarratt, Va. with his wife, Rosemarie, who passed away in 2001. He was a veteran with the U.S. Army having served in the Korean Conflict as Staff Sergeant and was awarded the Purple Heart, Combat Badge, Korean Ribbon with three battle stars Commendation Medal and 10 other ribbons. Mr. Bricchi is survived by a daughter, Maria Saunders, Captain, USAR, and husband, Clay, of Colonial Heights; and one brother, Henry Bricchi of New York. A Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2009, in The Church of Sacred Heart, 4415 County Drive, New Bohemia, with Father Jay Wagner, Celebrant. The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600, Rockville, Md. 20852. Services are being provided by the Colonial Heights chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Holy Spirit Catholic Church by Chaplain James Fedor. Burial will follow in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, is handling arrangements. Condolence may be offered to the family at, Charities |
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, he began his career at Bay Chevrolet where he worked in the parts department for more than 20 years. Harry was an active member of Haygood United Methodist Church since 1959 where he taught Sunday school for many years. He was a lay leader of the church, served on the Pastor Parish Committee, Church Council, Grounds Committee, and was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Men. When Mr. Bunch wasn't working, serving the church, he enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family and friends. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend. He will be deeply missed. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 52 years, Toni Pumo Bunch; daughter, Angela Duffer; mother, Notie Bunch; brother, James Bunch and wife Sue; two sisters, Nancy Gray and friend Tom Ward and Ginger Marshall and husband Gary; and two grandchildren, Colston and Garrett Duffer. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Haygood United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Charities |
s will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church with Pastor James H. Bangle and the Reverend William L. Davis officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.seaver brown.com. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory., Charities |
s will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home with the Reverend Jack Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. www.paitselfh.com, Charities |
Whetonia Boone Canipe, 67, of Salem, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2009. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441., Charities |
. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Dawn Leigh Chamblee of Virginia Beach; three sons, Gary Lawrence Chamblee of Virginia Beach, Dennis Dwight Chamblee of Garlard, Texas, and Larry Dean Chamblee of Virginia Beach. He was one of seven children and leaves behind two sisters, Burma McBay and Era Nell Bates; one brother, A.C. Chamblee, all of Fayetteville, Tenn.; four granddaughters, Aimee Thomas, Nicole Chamblee, Brittiani Chamblee and Lauren Floyd, all of Virginia Beach. Claudie was a very loving father and friend to all. He is missed already and will be fondly remembered always. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, with the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made in Claudie's name to the Down Syndrome Association of Hampton Roads, (DSAHR), 6300 East Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
Mrs. Magdora B. Chavis of 1601 W. Clara Drive, Petersburg, died Monday morning at Southside Regional Medical Center. Remains rest at Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
CHENAULT, Irene Woody, age 101, of Newtown, Va., formerly of Richmond, died January 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Cook Chenault and Lessie Lumpkin Chenault; three sisters and four brothers. She is survived by one sister, Rebecca Chenault Tyrrel of Newtown; four nephews, three nieces, and numerous great-nephews and great-nieces. Miss Chenault was retired from P. Lorilland Tobacco Company. She was a member of Immanual Baptist Church in Richmond and a longtime volunteer at the Braille Circulating Library. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, at B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett, Va., where services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, with interment to follow at Upper King and Queen Baptist Church Cemetery. |
CHEWNING, Mary Madison, 89, of Richmond, went home to be with her Lord on January 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ned Chewning. Mrs. Chewning is survived by her children, Ted Chewning and his wife, Shirley, Brenda Baynham and her husband, Tom, and Ed Kidder and his wife, Vicky; brother-in-law, Wythe Kelly III; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and her special caregivers, Martha and Townley. The family will receive friends on Tuesday (today) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Interment to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Patterson Avenue Baptist Church (general fund), 4301 Patterson Ave., Richmond, Va. 23221. |
COLE, Barbara Jean Clark, 44, of Ashland, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009 at her home. She is survived by her sister, Debbie Cox (David); two brothers, George Clark Jr. (Doris) and Ricky Clark; four nephews and two nieces. A graveside service will be held Thursday, 12 noon at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. |
COLES, Joseph T. Sr., of Beaverdam, Va., departed this life January 24, 2009 at his residence. His remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. |
COLLINS, Ethel Marie, 64, of Mechanicsville, passed on Friday, January 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Frederick Kuester; and aunts, Virginia and Jean Kuester. She volunteered as well as worked for many years for Beth Sholom Convalescent Community. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Charles "Linnie" Collins; sons, Shawn Collins and wife, Colleen, P. Kevin Collins and Brian Collins; daughter, Shannon Collins Lawson and husband, Jerry; grandchildren Nicole, Flannery, Kaitlyn, Aaron, Eamonn, Konner, Maeve, Maggie, Adam, and Emma; mother, Mona E. Kuester; brothers, Fred Kuester and wife, Alice, Ted Kuester and wife, Robin; as well as her four-legged friends, Lucy, Peggy Sue, and Fred; along with many other loving family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Washington Memorial Park with Father Jim Begley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. |
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Jeffrey L. Cooke MOYOCK - Jeffrey Lynn Cooke, 41, of Ratcliffe Road, died Jan. 4, 2009, in his home after an illness of one year. Mr. Cooke, a native of Portsmouth, was a welder with the Public Works Center at the Norfolk Naval Station. Prior to his disability retirement, he was an outdoorsman and a hunting and dirt bike enthusiast. Survivors include his wife, Marie C. Cooke; mother, Gail Basham Cooke of Portsmouth; three children, Walter Allen, Daniel Meyette and Corey Cooke, all of North Carolina; and a brother, Vernon Owen Cooke of Denver, Colo. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Foster Funeral Home by Chaplain Marie Pogorelec. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may join the family Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home., Charities |
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Myrtle Miles (Maw-Maw) Cupp, 95, of Roanoke, formerly of Blacksburg, Va. died Monday, January 26, 2009. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2009 in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home., Charities |
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DAVIS, Ronald, of Richmond, entered into eternal life January 19, 2009. Cherishing his memory are his four sons, Ronald Turpin Sr. (Nakeisha), Shermont Turpin Sr., Benjamin Davis Sr. and Tyrell Davis; nine grandchildren, four brothers, five sisters, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held Wednesday, 12 noon at the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 100 E. Federal St. Pastor Marvin Jefferson officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. |
will be held at a later date. Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services., Charities |
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Jan 27, 2009 Douglas Edward Eanes Sr., 47, of Villa Heights, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at his home. He was born in Martinsville on July 21, 1961, to Billy Edward Eanes and Clara Bryant Eanes. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are one son, Douglas Eanes Jr. of Hollywood, Md.; one daughter, Crystal Eanes of Bassett; three grandchildren; and one aunt. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Landmark Baptist Church in Collinsville, weather permitting. The Rev. J.D. Harmon will officiate. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
s will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2009 at Ebenezer United Methodist Cemetery with the Rev. H. Ray Tucker officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
s 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at the Indian Valley Church of God. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd., Charities |
11 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Landmark Baptist Church, Collinsville. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service., Charities |
Fredrick W. Ellis NORFOLK - Fredrick W. Ellis passed away Jan. 24, 2009. Mr. Ellis retired after serving 20 years in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Elizabeth Ellis. He is survived by his loving son, Terry W. Ellis of Littleton, N.C.; his two sisters, Dorthie Pearline Ward of Clarenden, Ark., and Nancy Nellie Ward of Leslie, Ark. He is also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services in honor of Mr. Fredrick W. Ellis will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Charities |
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s will be officiated by her nephews, Norman L. Craft and Gerald Wayne Craft, at Harrison Chapel on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Oxford Presbyterian Cemetery, Lexington, Va. The family visitation will be on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Harrison. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
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. The family requests that those sending memorial contributions, please consider either First Baptist Church of Narrows or the Giles County Relay For Life to benefit the . Online condolence messages can be sent to the family at www.riffes.com., Charities |
s 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem., Charities |
FONTAINE, Bruce W., 55, of Bowling Green, died Sunday, January 25, 2008. He was a member of St. Asaphs Episcopal Church and a faithful friend and neighbor to many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hunter and Dessie Miller. Survivors include his sisters, Sharon Allen and her husband, Kenneth, of Ladysmith, Brenda Wright and her fiance, Glen Hazelwood of Lanexa, and Fern Wilcox and her husband, Ricky, of Bowling Green; his maternal grandmother, Margaret Anderson of Richmond; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend and neighbor, Daisy Braxton. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 28, at 2 p.m. in Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, with burial to follow in Lakewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, two hours prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Asaphs Episcopal Church. Sign register book online at www.storkefuneralhome.com. |
Garris A. Freeman Sr. SUFFOLK - Garris A. Freeman Sr., 67, of the 200 block of Forrest St., died Jan. 23, 2009. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Tabernacle Christian Churc h. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge. |
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will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Miles Memorial United Methodist Church, 9450 Granby St., Norfolk. A reception will follow the in the church social hall. Online condolences may be expressed at, Charities |
s will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with Pastor W. A. Mills officiating. Burial will follow in Fairfield Cemetery. The family will receive friends at any time at the residence, 938 Red Hill Road and from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Charities |
will be held 7 p.m., Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle., Charities |
GUYTON, Linwood T., a Vietnam veteran serving from June 1966 until December 17, 1967, receiving an Honorable discharge, Mr. Guyton went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2009 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Guyton, and mother, Alice Walden Guyton. He is survived by three daughters, Alice Guyton Harris and Kimberly Guyton, both of Richmond, and Pamela Guyton of Columbia, S.C.; stepson, Sgt. Major Edgar Epps of Atlanta, Ga.; two godchildren, Gracie Ellis and Dominique Johnson; his children's mother, Frances Booker; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets, where funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 28, 11 a.m. Bishop John L. Harris officiating. Interment in Virginia Veteran Cemetery. |
. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Virginia Jaycees. It is suggested those desiring make memorial contributions to the AMC Hospice of the Shenandoah, 64 Sports Medicine Drive, Fishersville, Va. 22939, the , 1920 Medical Ave Harrisonburg, Va. 22801 or Camp Virginia Jaycee, P.O. Box 648, Blue Ridge, Va. 24064. Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive Staunton, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffman funeralhome.net., Charities |
HALL, Doris B., 84, of Richmond, born on June 2, 1924, died Sunday, January 25, 2009. She was preceded by her mother and father; and husband, Harvey Sr.; and son, Harvey Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Katherine, Dorothy; sons, James, Scott and their wives, Sharon, Noelle; grandchildren, Ann and her fianc‚, Gary, Harvey, Dillon, Ashley, Bailey, Sierra; great-grandchildren, Austin, Genesis and Bishop. The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., Tuesday (today), from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and where services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment Riverview Cemetery. |
will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2009 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. The family will receive friends on Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, 402 2nd Street SW, Roanoke, Va., 24011., Charities |
will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Mill Neck Baptist Church. Hertford County Undertakers is in charge. |
HARRIS, Deaconess Mary Belle Scott, age 74, of Richmond, formerly of Clarksville, Va., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at The Laurels of University Park. Mary was employed as a LPN at the former St. Phillips Hospital, now MCV, for 40 years. Her parents, Julius Scott Sr. and Mary Smith Scott, preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Anthony L. Harris of Richmond, Va.; brother, Julius Scott Jr. (Elnora) of Rockaway, N.J.; sister, Amanda Marrow of Hyattsville, Md.; aunt, Lovella Smith; cousin, Mabel A. Diggs of Clarksville, Va.; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 28, 1 p.m. at the St. John Baptist Church, 4317 North Ave. with Reverend Dr. Michael L. Felton officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the St. John Baptist Church new building fund. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church. Entombment Forest Lawn Mausoleum. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
HAWKINS, Mrs. Rosa Jane, was born to the late Deacon King E. and Annie B. Brooks. She was born on July 2, 1916, in Hanover County. She departed this life on January 24, 2009. She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Phyllis Robinson (Nathaniel), Louis Hawkins (Linda) and Jeffrey Hawkins; two grandchildren, Tiffany Loving (Lewis) and Brandon Hawkins; one great-granddaughter, Kamille Loving; two sisters, Dorothy Brooks and Annie Mae Brooks; three nephews, Rev. Eugene Cosby, Willie Cosby Jr. and James Hamlett; two nieces, Audrey Dunk and Lucille Lee; several cousins, great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Remains will lie in state Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Fourth Baptist Church, 2800 P St., where funeral services will be held at 12 noon. Rev. Dr. Marion R. Tapscott officiating. Burial Roselawn Memory Gardens. |
will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. A celebration of his life will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at, Charities |
will be held Thursday, January 29, 2009, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul High Street Baptist Church, with the Rev. William A. Shackleford Sr. officiating. Interment in Hobson-Williams Family Cemetery, Whispering Pine Road, Axton, Va. Arrangements by Hairston Funeral Home, Martinsville., Charities |
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HORNE, Ernest L., 90, of Richmond, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Horne, and stepdaughter, Joyce Wills. He is survived by four stepgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews in North Carolina; two nephews in Kansas; and a host of friends. A special thanks to his caregivers, Rosie Palmer and Brenda Wills. Mr. Horne was a member of Elko Union Church, and served as a deacon for many years. He also served as a WWII U.S. Army veteran and was a retired painter. The family will receive friends 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. A service will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Elko Union Church, 6861 Elko Road at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Elko Union Church Building Fund. |
will follow at 1 p.m. in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery, Floyd, County. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to off set expenses. The family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg., Charities |
. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made in Lois' name to the Portsmouth Humane Society or to a charity of your choice., Charities |
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Sandra C. Jenkins, 62, of Rocky Mount, died Monday, January 26, 2009. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Charities |
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A funeral service for Sherman Leon Johnson of 1501 Valor Drive, Petersburg, who died on Sunday morning at Southside Regional Medical Center, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday 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. |
William H. Jones ELIZABETH CITY - William H. Jones, 86, of the 100 block of Brite Ave., died Jan. 25, 2009. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel. |
Betty C. "Stewart" Jones, 65, of Dinwiddie passed away on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Chapman and Betty Beamon Peaden, and her husband, Tommy Peterson Jones. Betty was a member of Livingstone Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Lonelle M. Guilliams and husband, Bobby, Dawn Elizabeth Southall, Michelle Louise Stewart and Debra L. Berry and husband, Kenny; grandchildren, Gene, Keri, Amanda, Ashley, Crystal, Christopher, Casey, Victoria, Kimberly, Travis, and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Briana, Landon, Hunter, Brody, Chloe, Saleena and "little bit" on the way; niece, Mandy Strathman; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mike and Linda Jones. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 at the funeral home with The Rev. Carl Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in Blandford Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
In Loving Memory Earnestine Jones August 27, 1943 - January 27, 2004 Looking back on the time spent with you, we realize we were truly blessed because the happy memories will live in our hearts forever and be shared among the rest. Love, Your Family, Charities |
Theophilus F. Jordan PORTSMOUTH - Theophilus F. "Taffie" Jordan, 88, formerly of the 1500 block of Stratford St., died Jan. 23, 2009, in Sentara Nursing Center. The widower of Ruth E. Jordan, he is survived by three daughters, Dorothy Crowell Johnson (Russell), Jeanette C. Perry and Claudette C. Davis and a son, Lynwood Crowell (Louise). A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Ebenezer Baptist Church, Portsmouth, with Pastor Leroy Hill officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is in charge. Viewing will begin Wednesday at noon. The family will be at 440 Ivey Crescent (Georgetown section), Chesapeake, and will assemble there for the procession to the church. The body will be in the church Thursday at 10 a.m., Charities |
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s will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday January 28, 2009 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Andy Cobb officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday January 27, 2009 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100., Charities |
KENNEDY, Max C., 79, passed away January 23, 2009. He was born August 24, 1929 in Charlottesville, Va. He attended local schools including the University of Virginia and the University of Virginia Law School. Mr. Kennedy spent two years in military service for his country during the Korean conflict. After his military service, he joined Sperry Marine Corporation in 1956, ultimately serving as General Counsel until his retirement in 1993. Mr. Kennedy also provided legal services to his friends. Mr. Kennedy was preceded in death by his parents, Rushie L. and George C. Kennedy; and his wife, Patricia Barber Kennedy. As a young man he was a member of the Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Mr. Kennedy was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, the Virginia State Bar, Charlottesville- Albemarle Bar Association, past chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals for Albemarle County, a lifetime member of the University of Virginia Alumni Association, a lifetime member of the Elks Club and a member of Farmington Country Club. He was an accomplished golfer and one of Max's favorite pastimes was playing golf with his friends. Left to cherish his memory are Nancy Dettor, Col. L. C. "Buddy" LaFon USA-Ret., and many longtime friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the University of Virginia Chapel, with the Rev. Kathleen Sturges officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Boy Scouts of America, Stonewall Council BSA, P.O. Box 814, Waynesboro, Va. 22980; The Charlottesville/ Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, Va. 22902; Charlottesville/ Albemarle SPCA, P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, Va. 22906; or your favorite charity. Friends may sign the online register at www.hillandwood.com. |
s are private with Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel. |
Magnolia Lee died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 at Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center in Emporia, Va. Funeral notice will come later. The staff of R.E. Pearson and Son Funeral Services, 556 Halifax St., Emporia, is in charge of the funeral arrangements, www.pearsonfuneralhome.com. |
LEE, Lynn Foster Sr., of Mechanicsville, Va., entered into eternal life January 25, 2009. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the: |
Gregory T. Mabb, 41, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009. Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 366-0707., Charities |
MABON, Ruthe Lovelace Bolling, 85 of Richmond, passed away January 25, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John M. Mabon; daughter, R. Carole Tarr and her husband, Michael W. Tarr of Chapel Hill, N.C.; son, David Mabon of Richmond; granddaughters, Tracey C. Rockett and Brooke Mabon of Richmond; great-grandchildren, Robert L. Rockett and his wife, Sabrea D. Rockett, and Rachel H. Rockett all of Chapel Hill, N.C.; best friends and sisters, Louise L. Farmer and Helen L. Knighton of Richmond; sister-in-laws, Lana Lovelace Brayley of Richmond and Mary Ann Mabon Jacobs of Colonial Heights; favorite nurse and special friend, Sarah T. Mabon; and many nieces and nephews. Ruthe retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 30 years and was a member of Bethany Christian Church and the Young At Heart Group. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., and where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday with Dr. Richard L. Harrison officiating. Interment to follow Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethany Christian Church or Bon Secours Hospice. |
MANN, Dorothy Jean McCants, 91, of Kilmarnock, died January 23, 2009. She was a well-known portrait artist. Surviving are a son, William Bradley Walker III of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a daughter, Jean Walker Blades of White Stone; two grandchildren, Christian Montague Horsley of White Stone and William Henry Matthews of Citrus Heights, Calif. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Goodman Walker. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 30, at the Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock. Memorials may be made to the Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck, c/o Judy Harvel, P. O. Box 975, White Stone, Va. 22578. |
Marvin Hobson |
Jan 27, 2009 Marvin Franklin Hobson, of 410 Fifth St., Martinsville, owner and operator of Hobson Electric Co. in Martinsville for 54 years, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was 89. Hobson was born in Martinsville on Aug. 4, 1919, to John Hobson and Gracie Davis Hobson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Hobson. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post 78 and Masonic Lodge 111. He was a member of St. Paul High Street Baptist Church, where he was chairman emeritus of the trustee board and on the usher board. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Stone Hobson of the home; a daughter, Marvina H. Edwards of Grand Prairie, Texas; a son, Johannes Hobson of Roanoke; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul High Street Baptist Church, with the Rev. William A. Shackleford Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the Hobson-Williams family cemetery on Whispering Pine Road, Axton. The family will receive friends at the church for a half-hour before the funeral Thursday and other times at the home. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Maxine W. Hicks |
Jan 27, 2009 Maxine Wiles Hicks, 68, of Martinsville, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Surviving are four daughters, Wanda Towler of Martinsville, Margaret Sweeney and Linda Hicks, both of Greensboro, N.C., and Betty Foster of McLeansville, N.C.; two sons, Terry Williamson of Troy, N.C., and Bobby Williamson of Greensboro; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several brothers, sisters and other family members. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at George Brothers Funeral Service, 803 Greenhaven Drive, Greensboro. Pastors Wayne Hall and Lee Carter will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home after the service. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
s will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 11 a.m. from Floral Hills United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Joey Faucette officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. and at other times will be the residence, 247 Mountain Hill Road. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Mays family. www.townesfuneral home.com, Charities |
Lillian H. McCants VIRGINIA BEACH - Lillian H. McCants, 104, went to be with the Lord Jan. 25, 2009. She was born Jan. 24, 1905, in Gates County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Robert J. and Estelle B. Hare. She was a member of Baylake United Methodist Church. Lillian was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Rudolph C. McCants Sr. and son, Rudolph C. McCants Jr. Lillian was a beautiful and gracious lady. She loved her family deeply and will be missed by all. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Carlyn McCants Stevenson and husband Kendall of Virginia Beach; son, Donald Glenn McCants and wife Jacki of Glen Allen, Va.; granddaughters, Glenna M. Spradlin and husband David of Atlanta and Victoria M. Keranen of Indiana; grandsons, David K. Stevenson and wife Jean of Virginia Beach, Ronald K. McCants and wife Laura of Portsmouth, Donald G. McCants Jr. and wife Kelly of Richmond and Matthew R. McCants and wife Rachel of Richmond; 10 great-grandchildren and other loving family members. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Rosewood - Kellum Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, with a private burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Portsmouth. The family will receive friends in the funeral home today from 7 to 8 p.m. The family would like to offer a special thanks to all of the employees of Sentara Village for their exceptional and compassionate care and also their gratitude to the Sentara Hospice Program for their loving care. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice or the Sentara Hospice Program in Lillian's name. You may offer condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Charities |
McCULLOUGH, John L. "Jack", 88, died January 24, 2009, at The Hermitage, in Richmond, after a long and courageous struggle with Alzheimer's disease. A native of Chattanooga, Tenn., he was a graduate of the Baylor School and Vanderbilt University. Immediately after college, he entered naval officers' training at Columbia University. He served as skipper of P.T. boats in the Atlantic and Pacific and as assistant navigator on a main sweeper after the Japanese surrender. In 1955, he entered the ministry graduating from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary during its first phase. A strong advocate of civil rights, after serving churches in North Carolina and Virginia, he spent 20 years with the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services. Survivors are his wife, Louise; son, Lawrence III and his wife, Pam; daughter and son-in-law, the Reverends Mary Louise McCullough and Michael Wilson; two grandsons, Marcus McCullough and Evan Coakley; and brother, Lt. Col. (ret.) Donald T. McCullough and his wife, Mitzie. Jack was a member of Ginter Park Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held at The Hermitage on Wednesday, February 4, at 10:30 a.m. Remembrances may be made to Ginter Park Baptist Church at 1200 Wilmington Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227 or the Alzheimer's Association at 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
McMICHAEL, Gloria Trainum, 72, of Highland Springs, widow of William Thomas McMichael Jr., passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Granville Carlton Trainum and Catherine Barlow Heffler; and stepfather, Roland Heffler. She is survived by her brother, Granville Carlton "Buddy" Trainum Jr.; two daughters, G. Lynne McMichael and Catherine McMichael Elrod and husband, Michael; two sons, Carlton "Bubba" McMichael and wife, Crystal, and William "Tommy" McMichael and wife, Kim; three grandchildren, Ashley McMichael, Alexander McMichael and Camden Elrod; and a host of friends. She was a lifelong member of New Bridge Baptist Church, and active in their music program and WMU, and a beloved Sunday school teacher. She was a retiree of SunTrust Bank, and taught piano for many years. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2009, and Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave, Richmond, Va. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at New Bridge Baptist Church, 5701 Elko Rd., Sandston, Va. 23150. Interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the New Bridge Baptist Church Music Program or to the ALS Foundation, 2807 North Parham Rd., Suite 101, Richmond, Va. 23294. |
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Jan 27, 2009 Melvin E. Branch, 37, of Ararat, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of arrangements. |
will be held at noon Thursday in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hampton. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. |
. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alexander L. Meszaros Leadership Award Endowment at Virginia Tech or the Humane Society of Montgomery County. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Charities |
Kathleen Mitchell, 96, of Fredricksburg formally of Bedford, died Monday, January 26, 2009. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home., Charities |
Lewis David Moore, 85, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, January 25, 2009. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424., Charities |
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Katherine G. Murphy VIRGINIA BEACH - Katherine Griffith Murphy, 85, passed away Jan. 25, 2009. Mrs. Murphy was a native of Baltimore. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Martin Murphy Sr. She was a member of Saint Gregory The Great Catholic Church where she was employed for many years and was a member of the Aragona Garden Club. Survivors include three sons, John Martin "Marty" Murphy Jr. and wife Sarah, William T. "Billy" Murphy, all of Virginia Beach, and Charles Lambert "Charlie" Murphy of Ann Arbor, Mich.; three daughters, Patricia Murphy and husband John Urness of Tucson, Ariz., Kathleen Murphy Beck and husband Nelson of Cabot, Ariz., Diane Murphy Deubel and husband Chris of Virginia Beach; a sister, Regina Dempsey of New Jersey; a brother, Thomas Griffith and wife Lois of Florida; one grandchild and five great- grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Saint Gregory The Great Catholic Church by Father Christiano Brito. A reception will follow at the the home of Tammy and Tom Olenski, 1212 Course View Circle, Virginia Beach. Interment will be private at Rosewood Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Holy Family Retreat, 1414 N. Mallory St., Hampton, VA 23663-1344. Friends may send tributes to her permanent memorial at www.mem.com., Charities |
2 p.m. Wednesday at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate., Charities |
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will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Fort Lewis Baptist Church. Memorial donations may be made to Fort Lewis Baptist Church, 4215 W. Main Street, Salem, VA 24153. The Okins family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, 540-389-5441., Charities |
will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in New Harrellsville Chapel Baptist Church. Reynolds Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
Mrs. Jessie M. Parham of 214 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, Va., died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 at her residence. 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. |
A funeral for Mr. Wilbert "Casey" Parham will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, DeWitt, with The Rev. Joan B. Freeman, associate minister of St. John Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Viewing will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the directio of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, (804)-478-4411. |
, passed away Jan. 24, 2009. He was predeceased by his wife, Rhonda Parker. Mr. Parker is survived by two children, Jesse James Parker Jr. and Janice L. Candee; three grandchildren, Dr. Janice I. Annis of Shawsville, Va., Elizabeth M. Parker and Jesse J. Parker III; three great-grandchildren, Aaron Michael Parker, Joshua Jacobson and Aniyah Jacobson; niece, April Elaine Jacobson; and a loving friend and caregiver, Roberta VanCaneghem. A visitation will be held at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, today from 5 to 7 p.m. The funeral will be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Many heartfelt thanks to the attending staff at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and ever so appreciated is the brotherly love and affection bestowed upon our family by the Great Bridge Masonic Lodge and affiliated lodges. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Charities |
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s Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540 982-2100., Charities |
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s 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at Fort Lewis Baptist Church. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, 540-389-5441., Charities |
PITTS, Gerald W. "Jerry," 63, of Moseley, passed away January 24, 2009. He was preceded in death by his son, Chip. He is survived by his daughter, Cristi Pitts, and his dear friend, Judy Pitts. Jerry retired from DuPont Inc. after 30 years of service. He was an avid race fan and had a passion for classic cars. A private graveside will be held at Dale Memorial Park. Bliley's - Chippenham in charge of arrangements. |
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In Loving Memory Rick Pouns August 12, 1954 - January 27, 2007 I love you and miss you, forever and always. Your Loving Wife and "Baby", Charities |
will be held in the Norfolk chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Thursday at 7 p.m. followed by a visitation with family until 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. Patrick Catholic School Endowment Fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities |
Mrs. Ada Savage Pulley of 486 Byrne St., Petersburg, Va., departed her life on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Carrie Epps and the widow of the late Zachary "Zack" Savage Jr. She was born April 14, 1924 and graduated from Dinwiddie Training School. She was the proprietor of Ada's Grill, 116 South Ave., Petersburg, from 1943 to 1956. Ada also owned Ada's Variety Shop on Wythe Street for a number of years. She retired from Central State Hospital as a PCA in 1986 after 30 years of service and she also was a member of the Retired Club of Central State Hospital. She was a member of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member of the Bethany Missionary Baptist Mass Choir and Nursing Guild Unit. Ada regularly attended Rocky Mount Baptist Church, McKenney, with her husband, who is a member. Ada's loving and precious memories will always remain with her husband, John A. Pulley; a very devoted and loving son, Zachary "Brother" or "Zack" Savage Jr.; devoted and caring daughters, Patricia Edwards of New London, Ct. and Gertrude Gilmore of Petersburg; seven grandchildren, two devoted which she raised, Patricia Gilmore and Gary Gilmore (Felecia), Andrea Jackson, Charles Gilmore, Shan Gilmore, Lisa Linder of Hollis, N.H. and Walter Edwards Jr. of New London, Ct.; 13 great-grandchildren, one devoted, Brandon "B.B." Gilmore; devoted godchild, Charonta Pegram of Jarrett, Va.; three sisters, Emma Riddick and Louise Whitby, both of Yorktown, Va. and Maggie Lee Nicholas of Dinwiddie, Va.; one brother, Richard Epps, Jr. (Barbara) of New York; seven sisters-in-law, eight brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, among them several devoted friends, Bernice Claiborne, Dorothy Leech, Clara Bozeman and Mr. Stewart (devoted mail carrier). A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, 613 E. Wythe St., Petersburg, with The Rev. Herbert Anderson, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, Petersburg, officiating. The interment will follow at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 at the funeral establishment. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Savage Pulley 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. |
Carl Richard Puuri, 76, of Smith Mountain Lake, died Friday, January 23, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mtn Lake, 540 721-9375., Charities |
Loree Reeves NORFOLK - Loree Reeves of the 7400 block of Evelyn T. Butts Ave., died Jan. 22, 2009. A funeral be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Gospel Light Christ Holiness Church. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. |
Wanda L. Reis CHESAPEAKE - Wanda L. "Granny" Reis, 77, went to be with the Lord Jan. 25, 2009. Born in Akron, Ohio, to the late Hazel Ruby Neidleheizer and Ray Ruby. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Reis Jr., who was the "love of her life" and her eldest son, Johnny Reis. She is survived by her three children, Vickie Gorde of Newport News, Cathy Cowell of Chesapeake and Mike Reis of Virginia Beach and their spouses. She is also survived by one brother, John Ray Ruby and preceded by brother, Charles Ruby, both residents of Ohio. A grandmother of six and a great- grandmother of three, she had a host of extended family and friends she dearly loved and who called her their "mom," "aunt" and "granny." She was a prior member of Ocean View Christian Reformed Church where she attended for more than 20 years. Wanda most recently attended First Baptist Church of Norfolk where she was a proud member of the "Wow Girls" bible study. Wanda was a loving mother, "granny" and aunt who will be dearly missed. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, 6568 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Charities |
s, 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna., Charities |
will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Bandon Chapel, 200 Bandon Road, Edenton, NC 27932. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bandon Chapel, Edenton Food Pantry, 1370 N. Broad St., Edenton, NC 27932 or The Salvation Army, 602 N. Hughes Blvd., Elizabeth City, NC 27909. "She was as good as she was fair; None, none on earth above her! As pure in thoughts as angels are - To know her was to love her." - Samuel Rogers Evans Funerals and Cremations of Edenton is serving the Robbins' family., Charities |
Mr. Arthur Alexander Robinson III, 56, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 surrounded by family. Mr. Robinson was born on Aug. 11, 1952 in New Orleans, La. to his loving parents, Marion Robinson Batts and Arthur Alexander Robinson Jr. He was a charismatic man with a gorgeous smile. He could make you laugh with his stories and dance moves. He was a poet, artist, and avid reader, but above all, he was a servant of the Lord. As a young man, he served in the U.S. Air Force. Later, he received an Associates Degree in Nursing from John Tyler Community College. He worked as a dedicated nurse and nurse supervisor for over 30 years for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Along with his parents, he is survived by his loving, devoted, wife of 29 years, Pierre Bonner Robinson. He is also survived by two sons, Kenni Robinson of Chester, Va. and Bryan Robinson (Krista) of Phoenix, Ariz.; four daughters, Nicole Stewart of Colonial Heights, Va., Tamara Robinson and Apryll Robinson, both of Chesterfield, Va. and Brandis Robinson Gordon (Lutrell) of Petersburg, Va.; five grandchildren, Robert Robinson, Gregory Peterson Jr., Tityana Robinson, Christian Robinson and Taylor Gordon; nine siblings, Adrienne Batts of Ettrick, Va., Angelique Walton (Mical) of Rocky Mount, N.C., Anthony Robinson (Juanita) of Jacksonville, N.C., Marian Batts-Turner of Baltimore, Md., Angela Robinson Miller (Kenneth) of Little Rock, Ark., Andre Robinson of Little Rock, Alicia Robinson Morgan (Toney), of Washington, D.C., Alaric Robinson of Maple Hill, N.C., Angel Robinson of Las Vegas, Nev. and Allison Robinson Stephens of Las Vegas; three step-brothers, Walter Batts (Vonda) of Mitchellville, Md., Douglas Batts of Petersburg, and Rogers Batts of Petersburg. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, many relatives and friends, including devoted friends, William B. King Jr. of King William, Va., Nnaemeka Chima of Baltimore, Md. and Dr. Zelda West Johnson of Petersburg. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 at the Richmond Christian Center Evangelistic Ministry, 214 Cowardin Ave., Richmond, Va., with Pastor Steve Parson officiating. Entombment will follow at the Southlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum. The family will receive family and friends at the residence of his mother, 920 Prince Ave., Petersburg, (804) 732-0193 or at the residence of his daughter, 3301 Denise Road, Petersburg, (804) 732-3409. At the family's request, there will be no public viewing. Mr. Robinson requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to The Richmond Christian Center Evangelistic Ministry at Emmanuel Worship Center, 236 Grove Ave., Petersburg, VA 23803. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Robinson 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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Jan 27, 2009 Roger Lewis Penn, 57, of 110 S. Beaver St., Martinsville, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Hines Funeral Services. |
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Barbara H. Sanford PORTSMOUTH - Barbara Helwig Sanford, 73, of Oregon Ave., died peacefully Jan. 25, 2009, in her home, leaving behind many friends and family. Mrs. Sanford, a native of Portsmouth, was the daughter of the late Chester and Agnes Manning Helwig. She was a pharmacy technician at Portsmouth General Hospital for many years. She was a member of Saint Paul's Catholic Church. Barbara was predeceased by a son, William Paul Sanford and sisters, Betty Gordon and Donna Hedge. Survivors include her loving husband of 54 years, Charles Francis "Buddy" Sanford Jr.; a son, Charles "Tab" F. Sanford III and wife Carolyn of Chesapeake; a daughter, Peggy Sue Simmons of Eatonville, Wash.; a brother, William Helwig of Portsmouth; sisters, Patricia Russell of Chesapeake and Margaret Williams of Snellville, Ga.; grandchildren, Cris Noone, Randi Simmons and Megan Sanford. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth Chapel, by the Rev. Michael G. Boehling. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Oasis of Portsmouth or Union Mission., Charities |
SCHNEIDER, Albert Lee, 73, of Chesterfield, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday January 25, 2009. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Schneider; daughters, Susan S. Gray-Hurst, Kristie L. Murray and her husband, Henry; sisters, Phyllis S. Tyler, Velver S. and her husband, Richard T. Bishop Sr.; grandchildren, Matthew, Amanda, Emily, and Sarah. Mr. Schneider was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a Reynolds Metals retiree. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). A graveside funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. in Maury Cemetery. In lieu flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church 7151 W. Belmont Rd., Chesterfield, Va. 23832. |
for the procession to the church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at, Charities |
Malik K. Selby NORFOLK - Malik LaJohn Selby of the 2500 block of Jamaica Ave., died Jan. 19, 2009. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Calvary Revival Church, Norfolk. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. |
Sidney Semel SAN DIEGO - Sidney Semel, 86, formerly of Norfolk, died Jan. 24, 2009. Born in New York City and raised in Syracuse, Mr. Semel, son of the late Bernard Schneider and Sarah Coplon Schneider Semel, served in the Army during World War II, studying at Ohio State University in a secret program at its behest. After the war, he moved to Norfolk and much later to San Diego. He was an independent businessman and salesman par excellence, although his passion was for handball and, in later life, racquetball. Mr. Semel was also a lifelong supporter of the Red Cross, serving as an "on call" platelet donor for decades and earned a multi-gallon pin. Mr. Semel is survived by his three children, Judy (Reuven) Rohn of Virginia Beach, Bernie Semel (Tricia Pummill) of San Diego and Debbie (Mark) Evans of Norfolk; two grandchildren, Karen (Avi) Alpert and David Johnson; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Harriet Orleans and Rita (Ramon) Cohen of Norfolk; and one brother, Robert (Jackie) Semel of Virginia Beach. Funeral and burial was held in San Diego Jan. 26, 2009. The family will be sitting Shiva in Norfolk. Please call Temple Israel (757-489-4550) for Shiva arrangements. Donations may be made to a charity of choice., Charities |
s will be held Thursday, January 29, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Rufus Spence officiating and members of the Petunia Christian Church serving as pallbearers. Interment will follow in West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of arrangements., Charities |
s are 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, Ill. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Moline. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children's Therapy Center of The Quad Cities, 1504 13th Ave., Moline, Ill. 61265 or to the Support Organization For Trisomy 18, 2982 South Union St., Rochester, N.Y. 14624. Rowan was born on June 29, 2000 in Rock Island. She attended Black Hawk Area Education Center, East Moline. Survivors include her parents, Bryan and Colleen; sister, Laurel Eliza Sibthorp, at home; grandparents, Rebecca and Greg Nieman, Springfield, Ill., Craig and Anne Marie Sibthorp, Salem, Va., and Kenneth and Lucy Donovan, Andrew, Iowa; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The family wishes to thank all who contributed to Rowan's high quality of life, including, Fran DeBord, all her doctors, nurses, therapists and educators. Online condolences may be left at www.wheelan pressly.com., Charities |
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Virginia V. Stokes VIRGINIA BEACH - Virginia Vigilante Stokes, 86, passed to eternal life Jan. 25, 2009, in her home. She was born in Fargo, Va., and was the widow of Ralph C. Vigilante Sr. and Alton L. Stokes. She was retired from Atlantic Permanent as a loan officer. She is survived by three daughters, Judith V. Loper and husband Jack, Rita V. Sioros of Virginia Beach, Terri V. Post and husband Gene of Glenville, N.Y.; son, Ralph C. Vigilante Jr. of Virginia Beach; seven grandchildren, Janet Robold, Elaine Sioros, Paul Sioros Jr., Jonathan Post, Aaron Post, Adam Vigilante and Kate Veverka; five great-grandchildren; cousin, Jeanne Risque; and her dear friend, Claira. She was predeceased by her sister, Helen Bowden and brother, James Lilley. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she sang in the choir for many years and also enjoyed sewing, upholstering, bowling and traveling. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. The family will be at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the or her church. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
Martha Holland (Holly) Hicks Stover, of Roanoke, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2009. Holly was born on September 19, 1950. She was predeceased by her parents, Byron and Agnes Hicks. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Richard Stover; her sister, Celia Hicks Gehring and husband, Don, of Richmond; as well as her niece, Kathleen; nephew, Matthew and his wife, Anne Wesley and their sons, Thompson and Wright Gehring, all of Richmond. Additionally she is survived by Richard's siblings, Cookie, Suzanne and Bill; her aunts, Eleanor Whorley, of Lowry, Janet Carter, of Milford, Kay Hicks, of Lynchburg, her aunt Meda and uncle Thomas Hicks of Bedford; 18 cousins; her dear friends, who were like family to her, Erik, Violeta, Benjamin and Brendan Page, Alan and Rita Bennett, also survive her. Holly graduated from Patrick Henry High School, Southern Seminary and Virginia Western Community College. She was a devoted member of St. John's Episcopal Church, where she and Richard thoroughly enjoyed working on various volunteer committees. We will dearly miss her ready smile, sense of humor and her sweet and kind nature. A celebration of her life will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 11 a.m., on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, with the Rev. Barkley Thompson officiating. Interment is private. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 318 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 1 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke, Va. 24016., Charities |
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Gloria Jean Byer Topping, 58, of Clifton Forge, Virginia, died Sunday, January 25, 2009. Memorial 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge., Charities |
TRICE, William "Billy" Haney, 87 years, 11 months, of Chesterfield, formerly of Doswell, died Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond. Billy was preceded in death by his wife and best friend, Ethyl Rogers Trice. Billy and Ethel were married September 9, 1950, and lived together for 53 years. Billy retired from Richmond AT&T after more than 40 years of service as a long distance transmission engineer. After four years with AT&T, Billy joined the U.S. Army in November 1943, and served in the European Theater of Operations with the Corps of Combat Engineers, where he received numerous promotions. He received his discharge in May 1946 as a Sergeant Major, Batallion Headquarters, U.S. Army of Occupation, Germany. Upon his return to U.S., Billy returned to AT&T to continue his career until his retirement in 1980. Billy is survived by a niece, Mrs. Jane (Swaim) Thompson of California; and two nephews, David Swaim of Arizona and John Alphin of Florida. He also leaves to mourn his passing a whole host of close friends, who will miss him greatly. Billy Trice was a true gentleman and truly a gentle man. His remains rest at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and where funeral services will be held 12 noon Thursday. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans, Al Bartraw Jr. Chapter 50, 6221 Newbys Bridge Rd. Chesterfield, Va. 23832. |
The Lord called home to rest our beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Ms. Tammy C. Tucker, 45, of 3537 George St., Petersburg, Va., after a period of declining health early Saturday morning, Jan. 24, 2009, for God makes no mistakes. At an early age, she confessed Christ and joined Little Zion Baptist Church, Carson, Va. She was educated in the Dinwiddie County Public School system. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Joe) A. Tucker Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory: two sons, Deonta Tucker (Antoinette) and Demario Tucker, both of Petersburg; two sisters, Cassanora Smithson (Carl) of Petersburg, and Maria Jones (Steve) of Prince George, Va.; three brothers, Joseph "Pete" A. Tucker Jr. (Tammy) and Dunnie Tucker (JoAnn), both of Petersburg, and Lloyd Tucker (Sandra) of Ettrick, Va.; two aunts, Gladys Parham of Petersburg, and Diane Irby (Charles) of Forestville, Md.; two uncles, Deacon John Tucker of Prince George, Va. and Robert Wilson (Lucille) of Petersburg; eight nieces, among them three that were very devoted: Crissandra Mabry (Clint), Clasha Bailey (Ryan) and Kelisa Vaughan (Cajuin), all of Petersburg; three nephews, five great nieces, two great nephews, cousins, four devoted cousins, Gloria "GloPop" Wilson, LaRose Tennessee and Barbara Malette, all of Peterburg, and Dina Briggs of Carson, Va. and a host of loving friends. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 at Little Zion Baptist Church, 24603 Little Zion Road, Carson, with The Rev. D. Tyrone Brandon, pastor, officiating. The interment will follow at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 2012 Colston St., Petersburg, Va. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Tucker 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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WALLACE, Catheryn Denise, 42, died at home on January 22, 2009, following a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her sons, Christopher Lee and Steven Jr; her loving parents, John W. and Rebecca Wallace; her siblings, Theresa Crawley (Kirkland), James Wallace (Betty), John R. Wallace, Rebecca King, and Patricia Wallace. She is further survived by five nieces, one nephew, seven aunts, four uncles, and other relatives and many friends; one devoted, Frank Cooper. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 11:30 a.m. at the St. Peter Baptist Church, 2040 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens, Glen Allen, Va. |
WALLER, Miss Deborah D., of Richmond, departed this life January 25, 2009. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. |
WATSON, Mrs. Jearlene Gladys, took hold of God's Hand when she heard His call on Friday, January 23, 2009. Jearlene was the daughter of the late Andrew and Fannie Pearl Johnson. She was born on April 28, 1943 and raised in Richmond, Va. She attended Richmond Public Schools. Jearlene was a member of the 31st Street Baptist Church. She resided at 2411 2nd Ave., Richmond, Va. Jearlene met Charles and they dated, fell in love and later they were married on August 23, 1960. Charles and Jearlene had been married for 48 years. Within this union were born eight children. She was a devoted wife, and a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Jearlene leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband, Charles Watson Sr.; six sons, Charles Watson Jr., Johnathan Watson, Keith and Kelvin Watson, Timothy Watson, and Raymond Watson; two daughters, Mrs. Cheryl Gladys Watson Taylor and Sylvia Watson; one son-in-law, Mr. Joseph Taylor Jr.; one devoted friend, Charlene Gay; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Marilyn Pettaway; four brothers, Mr. Melvin Johnson Sr., Mr. Alvin Johnson Sr., Mr. Andrew Johnson, and Mr. Floyd Johnson; one brother-in-law, Mr. Jesse Pettaway; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Nicole Johnson and Mrs. Doris Johnson; and a large host of nieces and nephews, other loving family and friends. Jearlene loved all of them. A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2009 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Rd. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2009 at 31st Street Baptist Church, 823 N. 31st Street. Dr. Morris Henderson officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. www.wilsonafs.com |
WEBBER, Bernard B. "Barney," of Richmond, passed away January 25, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Arlyn Webber; his only daughter, Adrienne "A.J." Fisher; son-in-law, Joe Fisher; and two devoted grandchildren, Stefany and Michael Fisher. He was a WWII veteran and a proud member of Patton's 3rd Army. Barney enjoyed many years of tennis at Raintree Swim and Racquet Club, was an avid trader in the stock market and had a love for traveling. He also had a passion for family and thought of his friends as extended family. Barney never met a stranger and marched to the beat of his own drum. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., with interment at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. |
Samuel Lewis Welch, 89, of McKenney, Va., died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. He was born in Mason County, W.V., the son of the late Arleigh J. and Elizabeth Meadows Welch. Mr. Welch was retired from the U.S. Army as a sergeant first class, and was a veteran of WWII and the post-Korean War. Since his retirement, Mr. Welch resided in the McKenney and DeWitt, Va. area. He also lived in the Mason County, W.V. area several years prior to his mother passing in 1990. He then returned to McKenney to live, where he enjoyed going to auction and estate sales and having his own yard sales. He was a life member of American Legion Post No. 0023 of Point Pleasant, W.V. Mr. Welch was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma H. Welch; sister, Marie W. Lewis and her husband, Simpson; and brother in law, Lawrence Wright. He is survived by his sons, Gary C. Welch and wife, Sue, and Samuel J. Welch; daughters, Dolores Ray, Sarah Kunerth and husband, Duke, Marie Welch, Betty Shultz and husband, Matt, and Bert Porter and husband, George; brother, Arleigh J. Welch and wife, Faye; sister, Julia W. Wright; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; godson, Kevin Keen; special sister and caretaker, Patricia Lewis; numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins, as well as sisters and brothers-in-law from his late wife's family who have always been so committed in attending the many family celebrations over the years. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow at Rocky Run United Methodist Church Cemetery, DeWitt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rocky Run United Methodist Church, DeWitt, VA 23840 or American Legion Post No. 0023, P.O. Box 209, Pt. Pleasant, WV 25550. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
WELCH, Tommie Duvall, of Williamsburg, died Saturday, January 24, 2009. She was the beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Although she struggled with much illness, she was always surrounded by love, and will be greatly missed. She loved to cook for her family and enjoyed her time with her family. Al will always remember the great times he and his kitten had at Holden Beach excitedly waiting for the dolphins to come say hi to her. Mrs. Welch is survived by her husband, Albert Welch; her sons, Larry Duvall Jr. and wife, Arleen, Gary Duvall and wife, Cindy; her daughters, Ginger and husband, Daniel Meyer, Debra and husband, Douglas Lay, Diana and husband, Gary Parrish, Constance and husband, Robert Biener, and Sandra and husband, Tracy Poston; her stepchildren, Kevin M. Welch, Shawn Welch, Kelly Welch, Kim Welch and Debbie Welch; 21 grandchildren, 15 stepgrandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2009 at Faith Baptist Church, 4107 Rochambeau Dr., Williamsburg, Va. Nelsen Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsencares.com. |
WELSH, Marcella Farmer, 89, of Richmond, widow of Edward Lee Welsh, passed away January 25, 2009. She is survived by her son, Michael Welsh; grandson, Jim Welsh and his wife, Susan; granddaughter, Lauren Mahaffey and her husband, Joe; great-granddaughter, Alex Welsh; brothers, Walker "Hut" Farmer and Byrd Farmer and his wife, Becky; and sister, Marguerite Carlson. The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Avenue, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Benedict's Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Benedictine High School. |
. Memorial contributions may be made to the RMH Hospice, 235 Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Online condolences may be sent to the West family by visiting, . Arrangements are entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg., Charities |
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WILKERSON, Mrs. Virginia, of Richmond, departed this life January 26, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
for procession to the church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at, Charities |
WILLIS, Mary Phoebe Enders, 102, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009. She was born in Catonsville, Md., April 4, 1906, the daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther Enders and Grace Hubner Enders. She completed and was certified by the Sargent School of Physical Education in Boston, Mass. In 1926, Miss Enders left Baltimore, stating her intention "to teach her way around the world." Her first stop was Fredericksburg, where she accepted a position teaching physical education at Mary Washington College. She completed and received her B.S. degree in physical education from MWC and continued to teach there until 1933. On June 20, 1931, Miss Enders married Jere M.H. Willis, then mayor of Fredericksburg. She remained a resident of Fredericksburg until her death. Raised a Lutheran, upon her marriage Mrs. Willis became and was for many years a member of the Fredericksburg Baptist Church. She later became an active member of St. George's Episcopal Church and served on its vestry. Mrs. Willis served from 1944 to 1952 as a member of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia. She was an active member of the Mary Washington College Alumnae Association, serving as its president and receiving its Distinguished Alumna Award. Mrs. Willis was an active member and served as treasurer of the Fredericksburg Branch of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. She was a member and served as treasurer of the board of trustees of the James Monroe Museum. She was a longtime member of the Fredericksburg Literary Club. Mrs. Willis was predeceased by her husband of 53 years. She is survived by her five sons, Judge Jere M.H. Willis Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Fredericksburg, Dr. John C. Willis and his wife, Frances, of Niceville, Fla., Dr. William W. Willis and his wife, Louise, of Saddlebrook, Ariz., Mark C. Willis and his wife, Jo Love, of Fredericksburg, and Joseph G. Willis and his wife, Suzanne Hall, of Richmond; 15 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted in Confederate Cemetery at 12 noon Thursday, January 29, with the Rev. James C. Dannals officiating. The family requests that expressions of sympathy be contributions to St. George's Church Restoration Fund, 905 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, Va. 22401. |
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WILSON, Tanner Lee, 21, of Chesterfield, departed this life on Saturday, January 24, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Sherry Lee Wilson; sister, April Snow; nanny, Shirley Snow; stepfather, Jeff Roberson; and grandparents, Pat and Fran Wilson; along with many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Wilson; and his Paw-Paw, Bill Snow. Tanner was born March 25, 1987 and he will always be in our hearts. The family will receive friends Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Trinity Assembly Church, 233 N. Courthouse Rd., Chesterfield. |
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