Abell, Stanley L. - Stanley L. Abell Stanley L. Abell, age 83 of Woodbridge, Va., went to be with our Lord on January 24, 2009, while in the .... |
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Harold R. Amdursky NORFOLK - Harold Robert Amdursky, 75, passed away Jan. 27, 2009. Harold will always be remembered with a smile which lit up a room, and a true love of life and family. He possessed a generosity of spirit that made him a stranger to no one. He was a longtime member of the Hampton Roads sales community and loved his work as well as those he met along the way. The family would like to thank the staff of Sentara Newtown Nursing Center for the good care they took of Harold for the last two years. He is survived by his two daughters, Meril Amdursky and her husband Joseph Hearst and Loren Amdursky and her husband Edward Nelson; four grandchildren, Jonah and Micah Nelson and Megan and Sydney Hearst; a sister, Gerry Epstein and her husband Jerry; a niece, Ronnie Epstein; and a nephew, Lance Epstein. A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Ohef Sholom Temple by Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg. Burial will follow in the King David Section of Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ohef Sholom Temple, 530 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is handling arrangements., Charities |
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of remembrance will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, with the Rev. J. Tracy Bradshaw officiating. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Charities |
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Emily Louise Gibbs Auen, 90, a former resident of Hopewell, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009. Mrs. Auen was born in Ettrick, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Emily Vest Gibbs; and her husband, William C. Auen. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, in Southlawn Memorial Park. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com. |
Irene R. Barnes MURFREESBORO - Irene Ridley Barnes, 86, died Jan. 24, 2009. A funeral was held Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 1 p.m. in Revelle Hill Baptist Church. Hunter's Funeral Home Inc., Ahoskie, is in charge. |
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Thomas G. Barnes Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Thomas Grady Barnes Jr., 62, of Gillis Road, went to be with the Lord Jan. 27, 2009. A native of Spring Lake, N.C., he was a member of South Norfolk Baptist Church and Moose Lodge Chapter No. 966. Surviving are his loving wife, Shelba Jean Barnes; his mother, Winniford Johnson Barnes; three sons, John Hamilton and wife Isay, Kelly Hamilton and Jose Rivera; five sisters, Kim Benson, Amy Dyer, Dollie Eskola, Eddie Stertz and Judy Gansman; one brother, David Barnes; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Grady Barnes Sr. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, with the Rev. David Slayton officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8 p.m. Please share a memory with the family at, Charities |
. Rev. Tom Lee and Rev. Brandon Thompson will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity., Charities |
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BELL, Joseph Nathan, 89, of Ashland, died January 28, 2009. He is survived by his son, Mark Bell; a sister, Ann Tynis and her family of Richmond. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Bell, a captain in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and an RN at Beth Sholom; and his sister, Mary Bell Richardson. Mr. Bell was born in Prince Edward County and raised on a family farm near Darlington Heights, Va. He worked for DuPont in Richmond before entering the U.S. Army to fight in WWII. He was a retired Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, a WWII B24 combat pilot in Europe, and a member of VFW Post 2583. In his retirement, he was a supervisor at American Filtrona Corp., a farmer, a member of the Ruritans and a past secretary of the Hanover County Electoral Board. A private service will be held in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers and memorial gifts, do something special with your family. |
BENNETT, Wilma L., of 3227 Hanes Ave., died January 28, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, Va., Charities |
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s will be held 11 a.m. on Friday January 30, 2009 from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel, Marion, Va., Charities |
will be held 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, Va., Charities |
BROOKS, Mattye Helen Johnson, 91, of Tappahannock, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 28, 2009. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Mattye Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Joseph Brooks. She is survived by her three children, Lloyd Brooks and Dorothy "Cookie" Elliott, both of Tappahannock, and William "Billy" Brooks of Richmond; six grandchildren, Michael Elliott, Danny Elliott, April Mundie, Chris Brooks, Heather Brooks and Karen Parker; eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2009, in the Marks-Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock. Interment will follow in Essex Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Academy, 3899 Richmond Highway, Tappahannock, Va. 22560, or the Essex Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1079, Tappahannock, Va. 22560. |
BURCH, Bertha "Bea" Burruss, 82, of Powhatan, passed away January 27, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Littleton Coleman Burruss and Bertha Catherine Meeks. She is survived by her husband, Robert Guy Burch Sr.; four sons, Robert Guy Burch Jr., Donald Thomas Burch, John Michael Burch and Patrick Littleton Burch; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Burch was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, George, Leo, Ray, Fred, John, Ashton, Archibald, Thomas and William Burruss; and Henetta Schlaster and Catherine Lacy. Bea loved gardening and was a member of the Powhatan Garden Club. She was a great cook and won numerous blue ribbons at the State Fair. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be to the Alzheimer's Association. |
William D. Burns NORFOLK - William D. Burns of the 3400 block of Norway Place died Jan. 24, 2009, in a local hospital. Mr. Burns was born in Portsmouth. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a senior chief after 26 years and was employed by General Electric. He was predeceased by his father, William Burns. Survivors include his wife, Melvina; his daughter, Branden Burns; two sons, William Burns of Chesapeake and Carey Lewis of Norfolk; his mother, Virginia Burns of Chesapeake; his sisters, Vera McDuffie, Derrell Johnson and Linda Coleman, all of Chesapeake. A funeral will be conducted at noon Saturday in Metropolitan AME Zion Church, 1710 Springfield Ave., Norfolk. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Friends may join the family at the residence. Graves Funeral Home is handling the arrangements., Charities |
will be held noon on Friday, January 30, 2009,at Pilgrim Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwight Steele officiating. Interment will follow. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.serenityfuneralhome.net, Charities |
Julia M. Calloway NORFOLK - Julia M. Calloway, 88, died Jan. 26, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home and Crematory. |
CAMERON, Claudelle Cooke "Cookie," fought a courageous battle against cancer, which ended at 12 midnight on Sunday, January 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Earnest Cameron Sr.; and granddaughter, Francis Elizabeth Milon. She leaves to cherish her memory, three loving children, David E. Cameron Jr. (Yvette), Karen Cameron Milon and Dana Evant Cameron; three devoted grandchildren, Kia Andrea Milon, Kortni Annette Milon and Kameron Isham Milon; one loyal companion and fearless protector, The Mighty Zeus; one son-in-law, Henry Isham Milon; three sisters, Rosalyn Frances Forbes, Rosemary C. Dawson (Donald) and Frieda C. Reese; two brothers, Aaron and Larry Stewart; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Homegoing services will be held at noon on Friday, January 30, 2009 at Antioch Baptist Church, 1384 New Market Road, with public viewing beginning at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Cancer Project, CFC 12133 (cancerproject.org) or the cancer research charity of your choice, or the Antioch Baptist Church Education Department. |
CAMPBELL, Willette C., departed this life January 18, 2009. Survivors include five children, Chaka, Dwight, LaTaurus, Deonte and Ashley; seven grandchildren; sister, Sharon Alderman; devoted friend, Tina Muwonga; other relatives. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. where viewing will be Friday, 9:30 a.m., followed by services at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Jean Page officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. |
CANNON, Roberta Winfrey, wife of Edmund W. Cannon, of Boca Raton, Fla., and formerly of Richmond, Va., died January 24, 2009. Born in Richmond, Va., she was a graduate of Westhampton College. She is also survived by her children, Henrietta C. Hodge; and son-in-law, E. Ray Hodge of Richmond, Va.; and Arthur M. Cannon; two children and one great-grandchild, all of Boca Raton. A memorial service will be held January 31 at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers, might contribute to Hospice By the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, Fla. 33486, or the Tri County Humane Society, 21287 Boca Rio Rd., Boca Raton, Fla. 33433. |
Mag Dora Battle Chavis passed away on Jan. 26, 2009, at the age of 86 years old. She was a proud servant of the Lord, a matriarch whose love nurtured and cared for each member of her family, and a friend whose heart and home were always open. Mrs. Chavis was born on Oct. 19, 1922, to the late Henry Battle and the late Sarah Pitt Battle in Enfield, N.C. She was the oldest of six children. Her only surviving sibling, Sadie B. Christian, was her closest friend and confidant. Her other siblings, who preceded her in death, were Tom Battle, Anna Graves, Mary Francis Battle and Beulah Diggs. On Nov. 27, 1938, she married Lonnie Chavis Sr., and they had four children: Lonnie Chavis Jr., the late Joe Henry Chavis (deceased shortly after birth), Sadie Chavis Bragg and the late Maxine Chavis Jefferson. Mr. and Mrs. Chavis moved to Petersburg, Va., in 1941, and Mrs. Chavis became an active member of the community. Most importantly, she was a loyal and dedicated member of the Metropolitan Baptist Church where she served as a deaconess, a member of the Missionary Ministry, the Senior Ladies' Usher Board, the Nurses' Unit and the Senior Ladies' Sunday School Class. In 2004, she was recognized by the church as a "Pillar of Metropolitan Baptist Church." In addition to her service to the church, Mrs. Chavis was a member of the Electa Chapter No. 7, Order of Eastern Star, PHA and an employee of Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corp. for 35 years. Mrs. Chavis enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning and playing bingo. Above all, she loved to care for her family and her friends. She welcomed all into her home and especially loved to prepare her signature dishes for her family and friends. She is survived by her committed son, Lonnie Chavis Jr.; devoted daughter, Sadie Chavis Bragg (Alvin Sr.); caring sister, Sadie B. Christian (Roland Sr.); four loving grandchildren, Lisa Chavis Gregory (Algie), Monica Chavis Goode, Gregory L. Jefferson Sr. (Jana) and Alvin L. Bragg Jr. (Jamila); five beloved great-grandchildren, Alisa Monique Gregory, Gregory L. Jefferson Jr., Noël Alexandra Jefferson, Evan Keane Jefferson and Maya Maxine Bragg; a daughter-in-law, Mamie Stith Hamilton; an aunt, Ethel Megginson; and an uncle, Aaron Battle; nieces and nephews, Mary Williams (Claude), Anna Colter, Deborah Winfield (Herbert), Roland Christian Jr., Rufus Graves Jr., Keith Barkley (Irma), Robert Diggs (Amanda) and Tony Diggs; three caretakers, Monica Goode, Shinika Shaw and Zina Woodson; and a host of family and friends too numerous to list individually, all of whom loved and cherished Mrs. Chavis. A home-going service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1021 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va. Arrangements are being provided by Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va. |
s will be held noon on Friday, January 30, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Rick Elmore officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 29, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. Please, no flowers. Daddy never liked them he said "flowers reminded him of a funeral." Instead you could make a donation to any SPCA. He was known for his wit and love for animals. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
CLAY, Janie J., 92, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2009. Born in Arvonia, Va., Janie was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Edward L. Clay Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory, three sons, Edward L. Clay Jr. (CiJay), J. Daniel Clay (Janet) and John W. Clay (Diane); two daughters, Dorothy Lacy (Richard) and Elaine Lane (Bill); nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She worked as an RN and as a public health nurse for Henrico and Goochland Counties before retiring in 1978. An avid gardener, loving wife, mother and grand-mother, she was devoted to her family and her church, Parham Road Baptist, where she was a charter member. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. A service will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, January 30, at Parham Road Baptist Church. Interment to follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Parham Road Baptist Church, 2101 N. Parham Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229, or Bon Secours Hospice Foundation, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226. The family wishes to thank all her special caregivers. |
Katherine "Kitty" Graham Clements, 79, died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009. Kitty was born on Nov. 1, 1929, to the late John William and Mabel Comstock Graham of Hopewell, Va. She was married to the love of her life, Robert J. Clements, for 57 years. She was devoted to her two sons as shown through her love, affection, guidance and wisdom throughout their lives. She went to Meredith College and was a bookkeeper for family businesses for over 30 years. She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Clements; sons, Robert J. Clements Jr. and his wife, Rose, of Ocala, Fla., J. Graham Clements and his wife, Barbara, of Raleigh, N.C.; three grandchildren, Katherine, Graham and Bryant; brother, John W. Graham Jr. and his wife, Gail, of Hopewell, Va.; niece, Mary Graham; and her precious cat, Moses. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30 at Mitchell Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at the Chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, N.C. Burial will be at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be directed to Wake County SPCA, 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mitchellraleighmemorial.com. |
CLEMENTS, Katherine "Kitty" Graham, 79, died peacefully Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Kitty was born on November 1, 1929 to the late John William and Mabel Comstock Graham of Hopewell, Virginia. She was married to the love of her life, Robert J. Clements, for 57 years. She was devoted to her two sons as shown through her love, affection, guidance and wisdom throughout their lives. She went to Meredith College and was a bookkeeper for family businesses for over 30 years. She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Clements; sons, Robert J. Clements Jr. and his wife, Rose, of Ocala, Florida, J. Graham Clements and his wife, Barbara, of Raleigh; three grandchildren, Katherine, Graham and Bryant; brother, John W. Graham Jr. and his wife, Gail, of Hopewell, Va.; niece, Mary Graham; and her precious cat, Moses. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home. Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, North Carolina. Burial will be at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be directed to Wake County SPCA, 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, N.C. 27603. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mitchellraleighmemorial.com |
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Lorraine R. Companion PORTSMOUTH - Lorraine Rich Companion, 88, died Jan. 26, 2009. Mrs. Companion, a native of Deepdale, Manitoba, Canada, was a former resident of Marian Manor in Virginia Beach and was formerly active in St. Therese, Holy Spirit and Sacred Heart Catholic churches. She was the widow of Clinton W. Rich and retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Robert Companion. She was preceded in death by her son, Woody Rich; a sister, Muriel White; and a brother, Rod Sanders. Survivors include three daughters, Dyan R. Crone and husband Bill, Rowena R. Prentice and husband David, all of Portsmouth, Bernice R. Manning and husband Jim of Norfolk; 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Norfolk, by the Rev. Daniel Klem. Friends may join the family today from 6 to 8 p.m. in Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, Suffolk, and at the daughter's home, 504 Fairfax Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507, following the funeral Mass. Burial will be private in Portsmouth Catholic Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined and donations may be made to a charity of choice. The family wishes to thank her caregivers at Marian Manor Assisted Living and Maryview Nursing Care Center for their loving care of Lorraine., Charities |
will be held. The deceased requested to be cremated and a private family ceremony will be conducted in the summer. The family wishes to thank Lewis Gale Hospital, Raleigh Court Health and Rehabilitation Center, Dr. Karen Barnhart, Oakey's Funeral Service, and all of the friends and family who have called. She will live on inside our hearts. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel & Crematory, 540-989-3131., Charities |
CRAWFORD, Mrs. Madeline D., departed this life January 28, 2009. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society in her honor. |
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Richard P. Croteau Sr., 67, of Snowville, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Arrangements will be private., Charities |
CULLINGSWORTH, Danny L., 56, of Laneview, died Monday, January 26, 2009 at his residence. He was the widow of Linda R. Cullingsworth and a retired elevator mechanic. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Neil and Carrie Cullingsworth and their son, Gunnar, of Sandston; his father, Harvey Cullingsworth Sr. of Varina; three sisters, Linda Brown of Jacksonville, Fla., Alice Whitt of Edgewood, N.M., and Diane Klausen of King & Queen; two brothers, Harvey J. Cullingsworth Jr. of Varina and Bernard Cullingsworth of Laneview; two stepsons, Matthew Ramsey and Clayton Ramsey, both of Montpelier; and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 in Glebe Landing Baptist Church, Laneview. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tappahannock Lions Club, P.O. Box 270, Tappahannock, Va. 22560, or Glebe Landing Baptist Church, 1439 Glebe Landing Rd., Laneview, Va. 22504. |
CUNNINGHAM, Lucius B., departed this life January 25, 2009. He is survived by his niece and devoted caregiver, Eleanor Farrington and her husband, Norman E. Farrington; great-nephew, Forrest Farrington; niece, Sonciere Enneddame; nephew, Coy Raleigh; and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Avenue. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, 1 p.m., at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 1127 N. 28th Street. Pastor Sylvester Smith officiating. Interment Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Va. (Private). |
11 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, in Oakland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., Charities |
A funeral service for Mr. William H. Dance Sr. will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, Petersburg, officiating. The interment to follow at the Little Church Street Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at the funeral establishment. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 12:30 p.m. at the church the day of the services. The family will assemble at noon at the residence the day of the services. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Dance online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Joyce H. DeBerry CHESAPEAKE - Joyce Hardison DeBerry, 82, passed away Jan. 27, 2009, in her residence. She was a native of Washington, N.C., and was a daughter of the late Jordan and Henrietta Hardison. She was a member of Pinecrest Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Ortiz and husband James; a son, Jordan DeBerry; two grandchildren, Shannon Sears and Jason Brickhouse; and two great-grandchildren, Jasmine Sears and Tyler Sears. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Tom Potter. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ortiz family, 2036 Maywood St., Chesapeake, VA 23323., Charities |
will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. in Ocean View Baptist Church. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge. |
Augustine B. Dodd AHOSKIE - Augustine B. Dodd, 90, died Jan. 22, 2009. A funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Greater Harvest Fellowship Church of God in Christ, Aulander. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
Russell Lee Dolin CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Russell Lee Dolin, 70, of Charleston, passed away Jan. 25, 2009, at home. He was born May 21, 1938, in Charleston, son of the late Joseph "Jock" and Margaret Dolin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Dolin and brother, Ronald Dolin. His children, Rusty Shelton and Tink Heater, also preceded him in death. He is survived by sons, Ty Dolin and wife Rita, Tony Shelton and wife Pat, Skip Shelton and wife Jeanne; daughters, Rhonda Dolin, Vicki Tonkin and husband Mark, Diane Fisher and Daleann; sisters, Ann Clark, Gail Cross Carney, Bonnie Frazier and Carol Mazzella; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was retired from Ford Motor Co., Norfolk, Virginia Assembly Plant. He was a member of Moore Lodge No. 464, South Norfolk, and was a U.S. Army veteran. Visitation with the family was held from 7 to 9 p.m., Jan. 28, 2009, in the funeral home. The family will accept memorial e-mail condolences at: cpjfuneralhome@aol.com. Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Dolin Family., Charities |
DOWDY, Virginia Kelly "Gigi," passed away into her heavenly home January 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Minton E. Kelly; and her son, M. Wayne Kelly. She is survived by her present husband, Henry M. Dowdy Sr.; and four stepchildren. Also surviving are her grandsons, Randy (Rene‚), Michael (Angie), Jason and Craig (Jennifer) Kelly; seven great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Kelly; two sisters, Annie Von Gray and Esther (Clifton) Purks; and several nieces and nephews. Virginia was a kind, compassionate person and an inspiration to all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hardy Central Baptist Church Building Fund. The family will receive friends Friday, January 30, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Hardy Central Baptist Church. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va. 1 Corinthians, Chapter 13. |
s 2 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2009, Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, Va., Charities |
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EASTER, Ethel Marie, of Richmond, died January 27, 2009. Arrangements by Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
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William A. Embry KINSALE - William Arthur Embry, 65, died Jan. 26, 2009. Mr. Embry was a Vietnam War veteran. He was a graduate of George Mason University, the Atlanta Law School and was retired from GEICO in Virginia Beach. Surviving are his wife, Lynn Embry of Kinsale; daughters, Stephanie Embry and Megan Knoll; granddaughter, Emmalie Knoll, both of Virginia Beach; father, Billy Embry; sister, Linda McDougal, both of Moody, Texas; and father-in-law, James Heston of Kinsale. A funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Paul's Catholic Church with burial following in Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Catholic Church Building Fund, 811 Long Point Road, Hague, VA 22469. Welch Funeral Home is in charge., Charities |
EMBRY, William Arthur, age 65, of Kinsale, died on Monday, January 26, 2009. Mr. Embry was a Vietnam War veteran. He was a graduate of George Mason University, the Atlanta Law School, and was retired from GEICO in Virginia Beach. Surviving are his wife, Lynn Embry of Kinsale; daughters, Stephanie Embry and Megan Knoll of Virginia Beach; granddaughter, Emmalie Knoll of Virginia Beach; father, Billy Embry of Moody, Texas; sister, Linda McDougal of Moody, Texas; father-in-law, James Heston of Kinsale. A Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, with burial following in Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Catholic Church Building Fund, 811 Long Point Road, Hague, Va. 22469. |
Donald James Exum MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Donald James Exum, 59, died Jan. 26, 2009. He was born Nov. 4, 1949, in Portsmouth, a son of Joan Levine Exum of Pawleys Island, S.C., and the late Joseph Lafayette Exum Jr. Survivors including his mother are one son, Michael R. Exum; two daughters, Jacqueline Hobgood and Meredith P. Exum; three brothers, David Exum, Joseph Exum III and James Exum; and two grandchildren. McMillan-Small Funeral Home in Myrtle Beach is handling the arrangements. An online guestbook is available at, Charities |
will be held in Clifton Forge, Va., at a later date. The family suggests tributes take the form of memorial donations to Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 900, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit, to sign the online register., Charities |
Wanda T. Felton VIRGINIA BEACH - Wanda Tovanna Felton, 46, of the 1800 block of Hickory Nut Loop, departed this life Jan. 24, 2009. Born in Norfolk, she was a pharmacy technician with TriCare for more than 5 years. She was predeceased by her mother, Willie Mae Felton. Survivors include her fiance, Joe L. Allen; four daughters, Passious and husband Mike, Patrece, Patrina and Padeja; four sons, Parren, P'andre, P'angelo and Michael, all of Virginia Beach; four sisters, Landa, Dionne, Danna and Veronica, all of Chesapeake; one brother, Anthony of Chesapeake; three grandchildren, Anjah, Amin and Jocelyne; grandfather, Jesse Smith of Chesapeake; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Bethany Baptist Church. Viewing will be held at 2 to 7 p.m. Friday in Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at, Charities |
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Fletcher, Mary Jaraldine - Mary Jaraldine Fletcher Mary Jaraldine Fletcher, age 81 of Manassas, Virginia died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Manassas Health and Rehab Center. Ms. Fletcher .... |
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Raleigh Flood LINDEN - Raleigh Flood, 76, died Jan. 20, 2009. A funeral will be today at 2 p.m. in Dafford Funeral Home Chapel. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
Grady L. Flowers MURFREESBORO - Grady L. Flowers, 92, died Jan. 28, 2009. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Murfreesboro United Methodist Church. Garrett Funeral Home is in charge. |
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Jan 29, 2009 Fornie Lee Milam, 69, of the Golden Living Center in Martinsville, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at the center. He was born in Maitland, W.Va., on April 11, 1939, to Dee Milam and Gracie Green Milam. He retired as a custodian with the city of Welch, W.Va., with more than 20 years of service. He was a member of Old Regular Baptist Church in Big 4, W.Va. Surviving are a sister, Louise M. Hacker of Ridgeway; and three brothers, Farley Milam and Kenneth Milam, both of Ridgeway, and Dee Junior Milam of Big 4. A memorial service will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the home of his brother, Farley Milam, 619 Hanover Place, Ridgeway; from noon till 2 p.m. Saturday at Little Vine Baptist Church in Big 4; and other times at the home of his sister, Louise M. Hacker at Jones Trailer Park, Ridgeway. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to the Diabetic Foundation. Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway is in charge of arrangements. |
time at the funeral home. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements., Charities |
Card of Thanks The family of Nellie R. Foy wishes to express sincere thanks to each of you for your acts of love and kindness shown to her and the family during her illness and passing. Special thanks is extended to her care-givers, Rita Richardson and Deborah Johnson. May God bless all of you. The Family, Charities |
John E. Francis SUFFOLK - John Edward Francis passed away Jan. 25, 2009. A funeral of triumph will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home, Suffolk. |
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Gayle B. Sharpe |
Jan 29, 2009 Gayle Bernard Sharpe, 58, of 127 Cherward St., Collinsville, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at Morehead Memorial Hospital, Eden, N.C. An organ donation was made to the North Carolina Eye Bank. He was born in Martinsville on Sept. 30, 1950, to Leonard Tilden Sharpe and Opal Price Sharpe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Ann Durant and Sandra Sharpe. He worked as a forklift mechanic at American of Martinsville for 28 years, and he attended Trinity Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Deborah Farmer Sharpe of the home; a daughter, Trinity Sharpe Hopkins of Mebane, N.C.; a son, Stewart Sharpe of Stoneville, N.C.; a sister, Ramona S. Thompson of Powhatan; and a brother, Larry Sharpe of Collinsville. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Baptist Church, 2370 Snow Creek Road, Martinsville. Pastor Benjamin P. Laird will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church for an hour before the service Saturday and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, N.C. 27317. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
GIBBS, Kenneth McRae, died of cancer on January 25, 2009 at his home in Shacklefords, Va. He was born in Richmond, Va., May 4, 1942, son of Kenneth Bethel Gibbs and Jessie Simmons Gibbs. He was educated in Richmond at Highland Springs High School. He continued his education in the U.S. Navy for the next six years and throughout the rest of his life at work related schools and seminars. He retired from the Department of Corrections Administrative Office as a computer analyst in 2007. He was a member of the choir at Providence United Methodist Church and very active in his community. He is survived by his wife, Dottie Gibbs; and three children, Christal Michelle Howerton of Chase City, Va., M.B. Helton of Richmond, Va., and Dan R. Butler of Tarboro, N.C.; three grandchildren, Daniel and Lauren Howerton of Chase City, Va., and Joshua Daniel Butler of Shacklefords, Va.; a number of cousins, two very cherished, Eddie Wood and Donna Holloway of Providence Forge, Va.; and a lifelong friend, Raymond Brooks of Mineral, Va. A memorial service will be held at Providence United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Providence United Methodist Church or your local church. |
Glen P. Witcher |
Jan 29, 2009 Glen "Smiley" Perry Witcher, 69, of 500 Martin Lane, Axton, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at Morehead Memorial Hospital, Eden, N.C. He was born in Axton on Aug. 31, 1939, to William Witcher and Zenobra Hairston Witcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William C. Witcher; and a sister, Julia M. Witcher. Surviving are a daughter, Kristina Witcher of Martinsville; a son, Glen P. Witcher Jr. of Roanoke; two sisters, Ethelena Hunt of Martinsville and Lelia Lieteau of Vinton; three brothers, Elder Thomas Witcher and Bobbie L. Witcher, both of Martinsville, and James Witcher of Roanoke; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Morning Star Holy Church with the Rev. T.C. Millner officiating. Burial will be in Morning Star Memorial Gardens in Axton. The family will receive friends at the church for a half-hour before the service Saturday and other times at the home of Catherleen Dillard, 1090 Birchwood Road, Axton. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
GOTHARD, Grady L., 74, of Richmond, retired from Reynolds Metals, went to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer at his home surrounded by his loving family January 26, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce Gothard; two daughters, Carol Gothard of Richmond and Janice Gibbs and her husband, Dennis, of Portland, Ore.; four grandchildren, Jennifer and Sara Greenberg and Jason and Morgan Gibbs; two sisters-in-law, Betty Olsen and Ann Burson; two brothers-in-law, Jimmy Binion and wife, Reba, and Jerry Binion and wife, Terri; six nieces, Ann and Barbara Perry, Joan Woods, Linda Allen, Margie Costello and Shanna Binion; eight nephews, Bill and Jim Perry, Mark and Craig Woodward, Marty and Sam Burson and Chris and Gabe Binion; and longtime friend, Ken Greenberg. Grady was a loving husband, devoted father, beloved grandfather, and will be missed by all of those whose lives he touched. Mr. Gothard was a graduate of Georgia Tech, a U.S. Naval Aviator, avid fisherman and an accomplished craftsman. The family will receive visitors Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Derbyshire Baptist Church. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and condolences may be made at mem.com. |
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James Earl Grant WOODLAND - James Earl Grant, 58, died Jan. 24, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Jerusalem Baptist Church. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc., Rich Square, is in charge. |
Louvenia Green NORFOLK - Louvenia Green passed away Jan. 24, 2009. Services will be private. Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Charities |
Grace V. Gregory VIRGINIA BEACH - Grace Vanchieri Gregory passed away Jan. 27, 2009. She was a native of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and lived most of her life in Falls Church, Va., and Richmond, Va. She recently moved to the Virginia Beach area to be with family. She was a career civil servant with the federal government. She is survived by her husband, R. Ernest Gregory of Virginia Beach; two sons, Mark Gregory of Warrenton, Va., and Paul Gregory and his wife Catherine of Virginia Beach; one sister, Mary Thompson of Frederick, Md.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. A funeral Mass will be held in St. James Catholic Church in Falls Church on Monday with burial in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be made at, Charities |
GREGORY, Grace Vanchieri, of Virginia Beach, passed away on January 27, 2009. She was a native of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and had lived most of her life in Falls Church, Va., and in Richmond, Va. She had most recently moved to the Virginia Beach area to be with family. She was a career civil servant with the Federal Government. She is survived by her husband, R. Ernest Gregory of Virginia Beach; two sons, Mark Gregory of Warrenton, Va., and Paul Gregory and his wife, Catherine, of Virginia Beach; one sister, Mary Thompson of Frederick, Md.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2008 in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. A funeral Mass will be held in St. James Catholic Church in Falls Church, Va., on Monday, with burial in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.hdoliver.com. |
GRESS, Margaret Kusterer, 79, of Richmond, Va., died Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Widow of Lawrence W. Gress Sr., she is survived by her daughter, Margaret G. "Peggy" Cocke and her husband, Dean, of Beaverdam, Va., a stepson, Larry Davis of Richmond; and three brothers, Robert W. Kusterer of Richmond, Paul L. Kusterer and his wife, Nonie, and Bernard L. Kusterer and his wife, Dot, all of Mechanicsville; and a close friend, Cheryl Stouffs of Richmond. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul's Debt Reduction Fund, 909 Rennie Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227 or the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct. Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Interment private. Funeral arrangements by Bliley's. |
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June E. Hamilton CHESAPEAKE - June E. Hamilton, 80, passed away in North Carolina Jan. 26, 2009. She was the daughter of the late James M. and Martha Shook Bentley and the wife of the late Leonard Hamilton Jr. She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert S. Hamilton and two grandchildren, Lisa Marie Hamilton and Robert Lee Hamilton. She is survived by five daughters, Cathy Hamilton, Diane Hamilton, Regina Holloman, Sandy Orvis and Brenda Sue Murch; a son, Leonard E. Hamilton; a brother, Martin Bentley; 12 grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, Chesapeake, with the Rev. Doyle Wells officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Memorial Park, Norfolk. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8 p.m. Please share a memory with the family at, Charities |
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will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2009, in Reins-Sturdivant Chapel, Independence, Va., Charities |
Harris, Floyd Allen "Oopie" - "Oopie" Floyd Allen Harris Floyd Allen Harris "Oopie", of Manassas Park, Virginia de-parted this life on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at his home. He .... |
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s are planned at this time. Twiford's Memorial Chapel is in charge. |
HARRIS, Franklin Lee "Uncle Boo," of Richmond, entered into eternal life January 25, 2009. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Toya Parham; son, Rubin Keith; grandson, Christopher; two sisters, Delores White and Elizabeth Glover (Harvey); two brothers, Derrell Harris (Bridgett) and Joe Harris (Vernice); devoted aunt, Rosalee Woolridge; devoted niece, Patricia Glover; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at the Trinity Baptist Church, 2811 Fendall Ave. Dr. A. Lincoln James Jr., pastor. Remains will lie in state one hour prior to service. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. The family may be contacted at 804-222-2017. |
will be private. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield., Charities |
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HENSON, Charles E., 60, of Glen Allen, departed this life on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Frances M. Henson; his mother, Josephine Henson, brothers, Leon, Shawn and Kevin and his wife, Mary Henson; one sister, Pat Daniels; two stepdaughters, Crystal Oliver and Mariah Crump; one stepson, Chris Marston and his wife, Crystal; two grandchildren, Faith Oliver and Thomas Hardin; special close friends, Manuel Sanchez and Mary Hubal; and a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 30, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Highway, Ashland, where services will be held Saturday, January 31, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Gilboa Christian Church Cemetery, Louisa, Va. |
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will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2009, in Evergreen Burial Park. The Rev. Robert W. Lanier and the Rev. Sam Harvey will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
HOPKINS, Edna Mae Walden, 91, of Chesterfield, departed this life on Monday, January 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Reid Gillam Hopkins; a brother, William Taft Waldon; and two sisters, Birdie Walden Gilbert and Blanche Walden Chastain. Mrs. Hopkins is survived by four sons, Hugh Lynn Hopkins (Norma) of Chesterfield, James Robert Hopkins (Grace) of Chesapeake, William Eugene Hopkins (Maleen) of Chesterfield and Roger Lee Hopkins (Amelia) of Chesterfield; two brothers, Clyde James Waldon of Baltimore, Md., and Francis Lane Waldon (Nellie) of Marietta, Ga.; and a sister, Katherine Walden Hughes (Earl) of McCaysville, Ga. A loving and devoted wife, mother and homemaker to her family, she was especially blessed and proud to have had nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2009, at Sunset Memorial Park. The family requests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association - Greater Richmond Area, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
JACOBSON, Aurelia Marie, 82, of Henrico, went peacefully to be with the Lord and her beloved husband of 63 years, Clifford C. Jacobson on Monday, January 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Allen M. Harris; mother, Mary R. Harris; brother, Ray Harris; brother-in-law, Henry Reed; and daughter-in-law, Sandra B. Jacobson. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Jacobson Oakley and her husband, Steve, of Manakin-Sabot; two sons, Kenneth Allen Jacobson of Urbanna, Richard Keith Jacobson and his wife, Sandra, of Richmond; sisters, Agnes Reed of Beaverdam, Mildred Haley and her husband, Nelson, of Doswell; brothers, Ralph Harris and his wife, Helen, of Beaverdam, Douglas Harris and his wife, Eunice, of Beaverdam; sister-in-law, Catherine Harris of Beaverdam; seven grandchildren, Shawn J. Camden and her husband, Charlie, of Wake, Christopher A. Jacobson of Midlothian, Scott Oakley of Manakin-Sabot, Alexis Oakley and her fianc‚, Scott Rummel, Jordan, Tanner and Cutter Jacobson, all of Richmond; and many nieces and nephews. She was the Valedictorian of her senior class at Montpelier High School, a homemaker for many years and finished her career as a cafeteria manager in the Henrico school system. She served as a secretary of the Senior Bowling League and was a member of the Young at Heart Bowling Team. Family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. Her funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2009 in the Mausoleum Chapel at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 11220 Nuckols Rd., Glen Allen. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
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Jan 29, 2009 James Hylton Roop, 63, of 7360 Fairystone Park Highway, Bassett, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on March 12, 1945, to Howard Roop and Corrine Cummings Roop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Rutledge; and a brother, Steve Roop. He worked as a truck driver for several years with L.E. Hutchens Co. and Noland Co. Surviving are his wife, Patsy Wells Roop of Bassett; two daughters, Kelly Roop of Collinsville and Kim R. Walker of Bassett; a son, Stephen Roop of Martinsville; two brothers, Tommy Roop of Bassett and Archie Roop of Patrick Springs; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Freddie Bonds officiating. Burial will be in the Roop-Ferris family cemetery in Bassett. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today and other times at the home of his daughter, Kim Walker, 565 Longview Drive, Bassett. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
Jerry L. Hacker, Sr. |
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. Friends may call at Serenity on Friday, January 30, 2009, from noon to 8 p.m. for viewing. In lieu of flowers, make contributions to The First Baptist Church of Gainesboro, Building Fund, 310 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services., Charities |
James T. (Spike) Johnson Sr., 65, of Bedford, Va., died on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Charities |
manager. She was predeceased by her husband, Herman Jones. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Francis Cuffee and Anita Burt (Derick); three sons, Sherman Austin (Barbara), Dr. Melvin Austin (Claudine) and Elder Randolph Austin (Bernadette); two sisters, Evelyn Mackey (Rev. James Mackey) and Laura Smith (Bishop John Smith); one brother, James Austin (Mary); 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 120 W. Berkley Ave. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Family and friends will assemble at the chapel. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at, Charities |
JONES, Charles "Butch," of Deltaville, formerly of Powhatan, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sheila M. Jones; his father, Woodrow W. Jones; his uncle, James (Jim Boy) Jones); his sister, Betty A. Snoddy. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol A. Jones; his mother, Anna L. Estlinbaum of Powhatan; two brothers, Thomas W. Jones of Powhatan and John E. Richardson of Milford, Conn.; and longtime friends, George Saunders, Paul and Robin Hendel, and William C. Hendel; also many loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd., where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday. Interment Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. |
Elva Trollinger Keiser COLUMBIA - Elva Trollinger Keiser, 85, died Jan. 26, 2009. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Salem Missionary Baptist Church. Rowsom Funeral Home is in charge. |
In Loving Memory of Donald L. KEISTER December 10, 1946 January 29, 2006, You joined your brother, Jimmy, in heaven three years ago today. We miss you sadly but God decided you had suffered enough here on earth so he took you to keep Jimmy company until we can all join you., We love and miss you,, Wife, Mother and Family, Charities |
with Culpepper Radiator Co. He was a former member of Conicarnary Baptist Church, Aulander, N.C. He was sports enthusiast, a member of local bowling leagues and a youth coach of various sports for many years. Survivors include his spouse, Linda D. Holland Keys; one son, Anthony D. Keys of Accokeek, Md.; mother, Lucy Freeman Keys; five sisters-in-law, Erica Scruggs of New Jersey, Pamela Holland of Minnesota, Wanda Thornton and Arlene Thomas (Leander), both of Suffolk, and Marlene Holland of Portsmouth; four aunts, Ada Godwin of Portsmouth, Margaret Freeman of Washington, D.C., Thelma Keys of Lewiston-Woodville, and Doris Taylor of Philadelphia; other extended family which include his mother-in-law, Evangeline H. Mills of Portsmouth; numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, James C. Keys. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Celestial Baptist Church, Portsmouth. The Rev. Leon J. Boone will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Viewing will be begin Friday at noon. The family will receive friends at Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. The body will be in the church at 10 a.m. Saturday. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for the care given to their loved one., Charities |
Lena Montaquila Kuehn, 90, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Rosina Montaquila, and the widow of Gerhard Paul Kuehn. Mrs. Kuehn was preceded in death by her son, Paul Gerhard Kuehn Sr.; five sisters; and two brothers. She was a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where she served in many capacities throughout her lifetime. She was devoted to her family and friends, and her lovely spirit will be missed by all. Survivors include her daughter, Ann K. Gee of Orofino, Idaho; three grandsons, Anthony R. Gee of Fairfield, Conn., Robert Paul Gee of Boise, Idaho, and Paul G. Kuehn II of Chester; one granddaughter, Courtney Kuehn of Chester; one great-granddaughter, Lauren Gee of Fairfield, Conn.; a son-in-law, Robert R. Gee of Orofino, Idaho; a former daughter-in-law, Robin Hensley of Chester; three sisters; and two brothers. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 501 Compton Road, Colonial Heights. Interment Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
. She was a member of Garden of Prayer Worship Center, Norfolk, where she was head of the Tiny-tot Choir, president of the Ushers Board and church secretary. Helen Lamb was the first member of the Garden of Prayer Temple, former secretary of YPWW and was over the State Licensing Board of the Missionaries and Evangelists. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Horace Lamb; three daughters, Helene Robinson (Michael) of Virginia Beach, Hope Lamb of Chesapeake and Heather Lamb of Petersburg, Va.; one son, Horace Lamb Jr. of Chesapeake; two brothers, Herman Riddick (Nikki) and Irvin Riddick, both of Norfolk; five grandchildren, Michael Robinson Jr., Dannina Lamb, Helena Robinson, Lindsay Lamb and Robert Lamb; close extended family, Purnell Almond (Phyllis) of Hampton, Barbara Lee of Chesapeake; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Willie and Helen Riddick; a sister, Lillian D. Riddick; and two brothers, Willie N. Riddick Jr. and Mickel E. Riddick. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Garden of Prayer Worship Center, Norfolk. Elder Levi Willis II will be officiating. Burial site will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Viewing will be held today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 10:15 a.m. for the procession to the church., Charities |
LANE, Thelma Didlake Long, 96, of Richmond, passed away January 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her first husband, W. Carlyle Long; and her second husband, John W. Lane. She is survived by her son, Charles Dallas Long; her very dear friend, Linda M. Rhea; her granddaughter and husband, Jane and Will Cunningham; and her great-grandson, Parry T. Carter. She is also survived by a stepdaughter and her husband, Ruth and Claude Dawson; a grandson, Ronald L. Dawson; a granddaughter and her husband, Rebecca and Thomas Tweedy; a great-granddaughter, Corley Tweedy; also by a niece, Barbara Jensen and her children; and a cousin, Mozelle T. Kane. Mrs. Lane was a lifetime member of Leigh Street Baptist Church. A private burial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leigh Street Memorial Fund, 517 N. 25th St., Richmond, Va. 23223. Woody Funeral Home - Atlee Chapel is assisting the family. |
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Happy Birthday Sharon Langlois January 29, 1955 - October 8, 2007 We love you and miss you. Your Friends at Dr. John B. Lapetina's Dental Office, Charities |
Kathy Mae Lashier, 50, of Vinton, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Charities |
Magnolia "Maggie" Wyatt Lee, 91, formerly of 214 S. Sycamore St., was called to eternal rest Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, after a period of illness. Maggie was born to the late Johnni and Georgia Myler Wyatt on April 16, 1917, in Sussex County. She attended Sussex Public School. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and joined the First Baptist Church, Jarratt, Va. Maggie was married to the late Sylvester Lee for 39 years. She resided at Lafayette House of Petersburg for 15 years. During her tenure there, she sang praises to the Lord with the "Lafayette Larks." She attended First Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va. She leaves to cherish her memories three daughters: Jean L. Parham (Clarence) of Jarratt, Va., Isa S. Daniel (Willie) of Forestville, Md., Jackie Lee of Petersburg, Va. (one daughter, Ann Wyatt Mercer, preceded her in death); one son, Lawrence C. Footman (Shirley) of Browns Mill, N.J.; three sisters, Louise Odom, Virginia Greene of Richmond, Va., and Cassie Wyatt of Flushing, N.Y.; three brothers, Fred Wyatt (Martha), Charles (Gloria) of Jarratt, Va., John T. Wyatt of Stony Creek, Va.; one sister-in-law, Alice King of Jarratt, Va.: 15 grandchildren, including a devoted granddaughter, Raquelle Hill (Roy) of Stony Creek, Va.; 26 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31 2009, at First Baptist Church in Jarratt, Va. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. George Mayes, pastor, officiating. Family may be contacted at (434) 246-9331 or (434) 532-7980. The staff of R.E. Pearson and Son Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements, www.pearsonandsonfuneralhome.com. |
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LIPINSKI, Constance Wyatt, passed away on January 26, 2009 in Baltimore, Md. Beloved wife of the late F. Paul Lipinski, she was the dear mother of Vivian Howard, Stephanie Schulte, Karen Bodani, Frank P. Lipinski Jr. and Katherine Davis. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the chapel of Oak Crest Village on Thursday, 2 to 2:30 p.m., at which time a Funeral Mass will be offered. Interment on Friday, 11 a.m., at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Richmond, Va. Arrangements by the family-owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc. 6500 York Road, Baltimore, Md. 21212. |
In Loving Memory of George Hunter LISKEY 6/14/1961 1/29/2008, We miss you George, you are in our hearts and memories forever., In loving memory from, Your Family and Friends, Charities |
LOFTIN, Therese Finnegan, of Richmond, passed away January 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dorothy "Pete" Finnegan. She is survived by her devoted husband of 28 years, Floyd Loftin; two children, Jessica L. Coskrey and Michael Loftin; a brother, Billy Finnegan; five sisters, Pat Jennings, Margaret Montgomery, Kathy Crist, Joan Finnegan and Linda Morrissett; two grandchildren, Emily and Jacob Coskrey; one nephew, Andy Jennings; four nieces, Theresa Whitley, Penny Hildreth, Wendy Smith and April Morrissett. Therese was a selfless, devoted and optimistic wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to all. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 29, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday, January 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Rd. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, 1600 Willow Lawn Dr., Richmond, Va. 23230, or Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220. |
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Centenary United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ellen W. Comstock officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009, at Oakland Baptist Church with Dr. Scotty Carpenter and the Rev. Kelly Dampeer officiating. The interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Life Center, c/o Oakland Baptist Church, 3623 Roundhill Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24012. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
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MANUEL, William "Bill," born August 1945, passed January 11, 2009. He served his country in Vietnam and will be missed by friends and many acquaintances. He will be cremated and interred in Arlington Cemetery. |
Malvin Raynard (Mark) Markham, 75, of Roanoke, Va., died on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
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s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2009, in the Vinton Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses., Charities |
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Edward Millan Sr. NORFOLK - Dr. Edward Millan Sr., 89, passed away peacefully Jan. 26, 2009. A native and lifelong Norfolk resident, he was born Feb. 4, 1919, and was the son of the late Charles and Sadie Millan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Arriett Barnard. A 1937 Maury High School graduate, Dr. Millan continued his education graduating from the Southern College of Optometry. He followed his father in the optometric practice and was one of the longest practicing optometrists in the state of Virginia. The family optometric practice has been in continuous existence for more than 100 years. Dr. Millan was past president of the Tidewater Optometric Society, the Virginia Optometric Association as well as the Virginia Academy of Optometry. Dr. Millan was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, serving on the Administrative Committee and Parish Council. He was active in the Knights of Columbus and served as a State Deputy and a Past Grand Knight. He was on the Board of Directors of the Sons and Daughters of Lebanon and helped raise funds for St. Jude Children's Hospital. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Georgette; his loving children, Charlotte M. Cohea and husband Thomas of Norfolk, Marie M. Egert of Chesapeake and Edward Millan Jr. of Norfolk; sister, Gloria M. Saliba of Norfolk; grandchildren, Danielle J. Cohea of Cleveland, Ohio, and Alexandra M. Egert of Chesapeake; and a nephew, Leslie Barnard and wife Jan of Chesapeake. A Christian wake will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church followed by a visitation until 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church by Father Daniel Klem followed by burial in Saint Mary's Cemetery after which a reception will be held at Sacred Heart. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to, Charities |
MILLS, Mrs. Anita T., of Richmond, departed this life January 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Mills Jr.; and one son, Craig Mills Sr. She is survived by one son, David Mills III; one grandson, Craig Mills Jr. (Yolanda); two great-grandchildren, Craig III and Cathryn; one sister, Julia T. Brown; three nieces, Maxine T. Jenkins, Martha E. Turner and Judith P. Connelly; three nephews, Wesley Turner Jr., Rudolph Pitchford and Alvin C. Turner; a cousin, Ruth Taylor; sister-in-law, Beatrice Turner; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Third Street Bethel AME Church, 614 N. Third Street, and where remains will lie in state one hour prior funeral time. Rev. Daryl K. Kearney, pastor, Dr. Arthur S. Jones, officiating. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Family, friends and organizations, please assemble at the church at 10:45 a.m. Friday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
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Pauline Morgan PORTSMOUTH - Pauline Morgan, 84, passed away Jan. 27, 2009, in a local hospital. She was a native of Newport, N.C., and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Lila Slaughter. She was a member of Grace Bible Church and was predeceased by her first husband, Max W. Loulies Jr. She is survived by her husband, Edward Morgan; two sons, Andrew Max Loulies and Jim Loulies and wife Linda; a stepson, Eddie Lee Morgan; two sisters, Inez Roper and Claudette Jenkins; four grandchildren, Eric W. Loulies, Corrinne Yahn, Shawn Loulies and Mark Loulies; two stepgrandchildren, Edward L. Morgan and Mario Morgan; and two great-grandchildren, Alex Yahn and Ronin Loulies. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by Mr. Keith Lewis and pastor, Dr. Bryan J. Ray. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gideon's International., Charities |
MORGAN, Valla Miriam "Mimi," 72, formerly of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2009. Survivors include three children, Chris Morgan and his wife, Jennifer, of Powhatan, Pamela Marrs and her husband, Bill, of Crozet, Va., and Valerie Sthreshley and her husband, John, of Bradenton, Fla.; nine grandchildren; one brother, Don M. Breeden and his wife, Tara, of Stuart, Fla.; and three nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley W. Morgan Jr.; and a son, Wiley W. Morgan III. Mimi devoted her life to care for her husband, children, and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. Her remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, and where a celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Washington Memorial Park. |
Barbara A. Morris, 59, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100., Charities |
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will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel, Christiansburg, Va., Charities |
Clyde B. Nelson, 79, of Stuart, Va., died on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Arrangements by Community Funeral Home in Stuart, Va., Charities |
s will be held on Friday, January 30, 2009, in Birmingham, Ala., Charities |
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James A. Newby Jr. BELVIDERE - James Arthur Newby Jr., 61, died Jan. 24, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Bay Branch AME Zion Church. Stallings Memorial Chapel, Hertford, is in charge. |
. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk, is handling arrangements., Charities |
Pauline P. Norman ROPER - Pauline Virginia P. Norman, 76, died Jan. 26, 2009. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Shiloh Church of Christ. Rowsom Funeral Home is in charge. |
7 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Fort Lewis Baptist Church. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, 540-389-5441., Charities |
. Family and friends are to assemble at 8 Kingslee Lane, Hampton, VA 23669 by 8:15 a.m. Friday. Condolences may be sent to, Charities |
Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie Parham, of 214 S. Sycamore St. (The Lafayette House), Petersburg, who died on Monday at her residence, will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Saturday from the Chapel of the Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg; Minister Ron Jamison officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Minnis Memorial Park, Chester. Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at 7-A S. 6th Ave., Hopewell, at 3:30 p.m. Remains rest at the Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called home my beloved husband, and our father, Mr. Wilbert Casey Parham, 63, of 17319 Boydton Plank Road, DeWitt, Va., on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at the Battlefield Park Nursing Home, Petersburg, Va. He was a native of DeWitt, and the son of the late Will and the late Susie Wyatt Parham. He was born July 19, 1945. He was a member of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, DeWitt. In his younger years he was a great baseball player. He was also a retired employee of the Britt Trucking Inc. with 30 years of service. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish a legacy of precious memories, his loving and devoted wife, Willie Anna Parham of DeWitt; three sons, Irving Parham (Caroline) of Mt. Rainier, Md., Wilbert Parham Jr. of DeWitt, Telley Parham (Arlisa) of McKenney; one precious granddaughter, whom he loved dearly, Telnisha LeShay Parham of McKenney; two stepgrandchildren, Alexandria Parham and David Irving of Mt. Rainier, Md.; one foster sister, Catherine Moore "Kitty" of McKenney; two aunts, Zelma Wyatt and Virginia Wyatt, both of Petersburg; nine sisters-in-law, Vernice Ellis, Emma Ellis (Melvin), Gertrude Bonner, all of Dinwiddie, Roxie B. Jones of DeWitt, Dorothy Bonner, Lelia Pegram (Mike), Floreen Danquach, Cynthina Haskins, all of Petersburg, Gail Ridley of Chester; two brothers-in-law, Walter M. Bonner of Dinwiddie and Arnold Bonner of Chester; a large number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, to include devoted friends, John Jordan (Mary), John Gilliam and Robert Davis. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, DeWitt, with the Rev. Joan B. Freeman, associate minister of the Saint John Baptist Church, Stony Creek, officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Viewing was held on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney; (804) 478-4411. |
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2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory., Charities |
in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The viewing will begin today with the family receiving family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home and Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at, Charities |
s will be held Thursday January 29, 2009 at Evergreen Burial Park located at Summit Avenue and Brighton Road S.W., Roanoke, Va., 24015 at 3 p.m. The Reverend Frank Feather will officiate. There are no visitation times scheduled at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out to and sent to the funeral home, benefiting the wishes of the family. Arrangements were made by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 318 W. Church Street SW, Roanoke, Va., 24016 (540) 982-2100., Charities |
s will be conducted 1 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Carter Sloan officiating. Interment will follow in Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday night, January 29, 2009,from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Charities |
. Memorial donations may be made to the Norfolk SPCA. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown., Charities |
will be at 3 p.m. Friday in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, today from 7 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to DAV Chapter 22, 4648 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23701., Charities |
Lynda Rogers Piver, 67, of Narrows, Va., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at her home after a graceful and dignified battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Lynda was born in Augusta, Ga., on October 4, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Dewitt Clifton and Ruth McMekin Rogers., She graduated from Dublin High School in Dublin, Ga., and attended Flora MacDonald College in Red Springs, N.C. A lifetime Presbyterian, Lynda served as an elder in First Presbyterian Church of Narrows. Lynda was always active in volunteer work, serving as Chaplain and Chairman of the Youth Committee of the Junior Service League of Orangeburg, S.C. She was an emergency medical technician with the Edisto Beach, S.C., Volunteer Rescue Squad, and a member and officer in the Edisto Island Flotilla, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary., Lynda was long active in Scottish heritage organizations, among them, Scottish Foundation of the Virginia Highlands, Clan Donald U.S.A., Clan Graham Society, Coastal Scottish Heritage Society and Savannah Scottish Games Committee, Savannah, Ga., often serving an officer in these organizations. She was also a member of George Pearis Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, serving as Chaplain and before her illness, one year as Regent., She is survived by her husband, Forrest Lee Piver, of Narrows; five daughters and one stepdaughter and their families, Teresa Graham Stark and son-in-law, James Keith Stark, grandchildren, Sarah Morgan Stark and James Keith (Chip) Stark Jr., of Wilmington, N.C.; Lisa Graham Pinckney and son-in-law, Charles Andrew Pinckney, grandchildren, Thomas Wayne Byrd and Andrew Dewitt Pinckney, of Rock Hill, S.C.; Virginia Graham Wilkins and son-in-law Adam Wilkins, grandchildren, Olivia Marie Wilkins and Robert Harrison Wilkins, of Savannah, Ga.; Christine Graham Kzzinsky, of Savannah, Ga., Laurian Graham Zimmerman, grandson, Edward Alexander Zimmerman, of Tega Cay, S.C., stepdaughter, Harper Piver Lurie and stepson-in-law, Robert Lurie, of Tempe, Ariz. She will also be missed by her beloved West Highland Terrier, Thistle; and a "grand dog," Bonnie., . Interment will be at Wesleyan Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, at Scotts Hill in Wilmington, N.C., at a later date. At Lynda's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Narrows, Va., the Clan Donald Foundation, or for breast cancer research. Riffe's Funeral Service is assisting the Piver family. Online condolence messages to the family can be sent to www.riffes.com., Charities |
PRATER, James R. "Bob," 70, of Glen Allen, left this life on Monday, January 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his son, James Wesley "J.W." Prater; and a daughter, Kelly Lynn Prater. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joyce M. Prater; five daughters, Sharon Underwood, Donna Barden, Marylyn Zwilsky, Anna Heath and Dawn Prater; one sister, Gladys Taylor; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob retired from the Department of Corrections as an electrician. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 29, 2009 from 6 to 7 p.m., with a memorial service to follow in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland. |
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, there will be a reception in celebration of his life at Hope Community Church on Harpersville Road across from the funeral home. Towne Bank, Shannon's employer, has set up a memorial fund. The family asks that friends consider donations to this fund in lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy. Donations can be sent to the Keith Pride Memorial Fund c/o Aubrey Barnard, Towne Bank, 2101 Parks Ave., Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Questions about the fund can be directed to the family or Ms. Barnard, (757) 417-6202. Condolences and anecdotes to share can be left at, . Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements., Charities |
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A funeral service for Mrs. Ada Savage Pulley will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, 613 E. Wythe St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Herbert Anderson, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, Petersburg, officiating. The interment to 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. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 12:30 p.m. at the church. The family will assemble at noon at the residence the day of the services. 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 entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
In Loving Memory [br]Margaret H. Pulliam[br]Jan 29, 1931- Dec 15, 2007[br]Love you always, Glenn and Sheila[br], Charities |
Carl Richard Puuri, 76, of Smith Mountain Lake, Va., died January 23, 2009. Celebration of Life 2 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2009, Bedford Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mtn. Lake, 540-721-9375., Charities |
Jeanne M. Rabinowitz VIRGINIA BEACH - Jeanne M. Rabinowitz died Jan. 28, 2009. She was 67 years old. As a member of the "Lost Class of 1959" at Maury High School, Jeanne Davis joined a number of the Ghent neighborhood students who took a ferry to Portsmouth for schooling. Jeanne began her career in travel as a stewardess for National Airlines. As trip coordinator of the Mogul Ski Club and founding organizer of the annual JCC holiday ski trip for more than two decades, she introduced numerous Tidewater families to skiing. She continued to plan trips for CI Travel and was an active member of the Norfolk Chapter of ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation and Training). Family and friends enjoyed Jeanne's high-flying enthusiasm. Last to leave the dance floor and first to lob from the baseline, Jeanne's spirit and style remain an inspiration. She is survived by her husband, attorney, Ralph Rabinowitz; son, Ned Asher Rabinowitz; daughter, Cay Sophie Rabinowitz and her husband Christian Rattemeyer; son, Erik Rabinowitz, his wife Kourtney and daughters, Hannah Renee and Rosalyn Jeanne; sister, Frances Levy Birshstein; and niece, Debbie Eken. The family especially thanks Jeanne's caregivers: Dr. William Cooper, Dr. Richard Wright, Eve Patterson, Gail Sampson, Verna Logan, Josephine Manipon, Sandra Madison, Sandra Knight and LaVonia Foreman. We treasure Jeanne's memory and remain awed by her courageous battle with ALS. Donations may be made to Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. The funeral will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Congregation Beth El, 422 Shirley Ave., Norfolk, by Rabbi Authur Ruberg and Cantor Gordon Piltck. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at, Charities |
celebrating Phyllis' life will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, in Rader's Chapel. Interment will be held at Mt. Union Cemetery. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va., Charities |
s will be held noon on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Debra Lucas officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 30, 2009, from 2 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to Three Oaks Fellowship United Methodist Church, 1026 Gravel Hill Road, Hardy, Va. 24101-0202. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
RICE, Sr., John "Dooley" Downing, of White Stone, passed away on January 28, 2009. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Corintha "Bessie" Rice; son, John D. Rice Jr. of White Stone; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy L. and Dr. Thomas L. Walker of Lynchburg and Rita A. and Larry D. Walters of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Stephanie R. Domanowski, John D. Rice III (Mary), Stacy V. Crawford (Clay), Amanda and Jordan Walters; great-grandson, Ethan Rice; brother, Bobbie G. Rice of Farnham. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at the Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock. Interment White Marsh Cemetery, Lancaster. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 30, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. |
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Raymond C. Robinson VIRGINIA BEACH - Raymond Carl Robinson, 57, passed away Jan. 28, 2009, in Sentara Bayside Hospital. Mr. Robinson was born Jan. 29, 1951, in Kentucky. He served our country proudly in the U.S. Army for more than 16 years. Raymond was a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed horse racing and spending time with family and friends. He will always be remembered as a loving brother, stepfather and friend. He will be deeply missed. Left to cherish his memory are five brothers, Gene Robinson and wife Kathy, Woodrow Menefee and wife Billie Jean, Paul, Tom and Rudy Menefee; a sister, Sarah May and husband Ron; and a stepson, Jamie. National Cremation Society is assisting the family. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Charities |
Mr. Theodore Robinson, formerly of 829 Marseilles St., Petersburg, Va., died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
ROLLINS, Junius, 70, of Gum Spring, Va. departed this life Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
ROWE, Anne Martin Wilson, 74, died peacefully Saturday, January 24, 2009, at her home in Fredericksburg. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Josiah P. Rowe III, publisher of The Free Lance-Star newspaper. A native and lifelong resident of Fredericksburg, Mrs. Rowe lived a full life centered on family and community. She played leadership roles in an array of community and state organizations whose activities included historic preservation, conservation, the arts, medical care and education. She served on the board of the Garden Club of Virginia, chaired the board of the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, and served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church. She attended Sweet Briar College, on whose board she later served, and graduated from Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children and their spouses, Jeanette and Nicholas Cadwallender of Fredericksburg, Florence and Richard Barnick of Fredericksburg, Sallie and Raymond Roberts of Westfield, N.J., and Josiah and Erin Rowe of Cheshire, Conn. She also is survived by eight grandchildren, Jess, Julia, and Mary Cadwallender, Andrew, Scott, and George Barnick, and Harrison and Katherine Roberts; and a brother, F. Lewis Wilson Jr. and his wife, Bettie, of Stafford County. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at The Presbyterian Church in Fredericksburg with burial afterward in City Cemetery. The Rev. Allen Fisher will officiate. The family will receive friends in the Church House parlor on George Street Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to The Presbyterian Church, 810 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, Va. 22401. |
Mary Lou Rowen SUFFOLK - Mary Lou Rowen, 77, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at her home in Suffolk Jan. 27, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born in Emporia, Kan., in 1931, the first of 11 brothers and sisters. Mary spent her early years growing up in Topeka, Kan., until she met and married her beloved husband, Harold Rowen, in 1953. Harold spent nearly 50 years with the Woolworth/Kinney Shoe Corp. and had varied management responsibilities which moved them to California, Illinois and New Jersey. Mary loved the outdoors and travel, and was able to visit the world with her husband. Mary is survived by her husband, Harold, their six children and nine grandchildren: Michael James Rowen of Virginia Beach; Margaret Ann Hyatt, mother of Amanda and Garrett Hyatt of Virginia Beach; Joan Marie Rowen, mother of Philip and Miriam Knepp of Hillsborough, N.J.; Ronald Mark Rowen of Cane Ridge, Tenn.; Roger John Rowen, father of Rachael Rowen of Union, N.J.; and Janet Kay Glendinning, mother of Danny, David, Dustin, and Sara Glendinning of Conway, S.C. A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1404 Pacific Ave., Virginia Beach. The burial will follow in Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at, Charities |
Alexander O. Runaldue Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Alexander Okerson Runaldue Jr., 83, of the 2300 block of Brigadoon Court, passed away Jan. 27, 2009, with his six daughters by his side. He was born in Norfolk and was the son of the late Alexander O. Runaldue Sr. and Lillian Detmer Runaldue. He was predeceased by his sister, Louise Hibbert Sarlo. A Roman Catholic, Mr. Runaldue attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, Maury High School, the Norfolk Division of William and Mary and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He was a veteran of the World War II Army Air Corps 91st Bomb Group and member of the Local Musician's Union No. 125, American Federation of Musicians, Solo Club of Tidewater and the Shag Club of Virginia Beach. A jazz musician for 70 years, his first job was delivering singing telegrams by bicycle for the Western Union however, he was most proud of his first paid gig of $3 at the age of 13. The Al Runaldue Orchestra was the one of the first bands to play on local weekly television. Al performed for three presidents: Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, as well as many Virginia governors. In addition to his many solo performances, he accompanied Tommy Newsom, Glen Miller, Gene Krupa, Doc Severson, Elliot Lawrence, the Pat Curtis Big Band, Warren Covington, Tommy Gwaltney, Danny Thomas, Pat Sajak and Vanna White, Engelbert Humperdink and The Three Stooges. Al taught private piano and keyboard lessons, as well as jazz piano at The School for the Gifted and Talented. He worked 25 years in the automobile business with Green Gifford in sales and management where he was known as "Blue." He was an usher at Little Creek Amphibious Base Chapel. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Anne Copeland and husband Andy of Richmond, Susan R. Brown and husband Bob, Cindy D. Runaldue, L. Tracy R. Miller and husband Timmy, Ali L. Runaldue and Nikki R. Webb and husband Stephen, all of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Alex, Annie, Nia, Nickolas and Abbie; special cousin, Delma Lee Wright; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his dearest friend, Jackie Ficarra Fedryk of Virginia Beach. "Dad," our Jazz Musician, "the music that you played will always make our hearts say, thank you in every way." The family will receive friends at St. Pius X Catholic Church Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. followed by the Mass of Christian burial at 6 p.m. Sister Brenda Query, IHM will officiate at a private burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the , Relay for Life, c/o Annie Miller, P.O. Box 55256, Virginia Beach, VA 23471. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities |
SANDY, Joseph Mack, 59, of Mechanicsville, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Marie Sandy; and sister, Carol Crumpler. He was active as a volunteer with the Mechanicsville Little League and worked for many years for BC Wood Products. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Gayle Gray Sandy; children, JoAnna Sandy (Michael), Chris Sandy (Kelly), Ryan Sandy (Nicole) and David Sandy (Rachael); grandchildren, Jayden, Kasen and Tanner; brother, Rev. Franklin Lee Sandy (Katherine); sister-in-law, Carol Gray; brother-in-law, Dennis Crumpler; special friends, Susan Robertson, Heather Chandler, Tom Hinson (Virginia) and Bobby Breeden (Linda); the five special sisters, as well as many other loving family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., Mechanicsville, Va., where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. James the Less Free Clinic, 125 Beverly Rd., Ashland, Va. 23005. |
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s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
William Sawyer CHESAPEAKE - William "Duke" Sawyer, 74, of the 1900 block of Beechwood Road, passed away Jan. 23, 2009, in Chesapeake General Hospital. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Macedonia Baptist Church, Chesapeake. Dr. George Davis will be officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Viewing will be held Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 10:15 a.m. for the procession to the church., Charities |
. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. Online condolence may be made to www.lotzfuneralhome.com., Charities |
Mrs. Frances P. Scott, 74, formerly of 2350 Sandy Lane, Petersburg, Va., entered into eternal rest Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, Va. A native of Chester, Va., she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Elizabeth Gates. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Scott Sr.; three sisters, Alice Jefferson, Grace Jefferson and Shirley Dameron. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va., where she served on the Hospitality Committee, the Multi-Media Ministry, the Mass Choir, and she was a member of the Sunday school and Bible Study Ministries. She was also a member of the Mahalia Tent #29. She is survived by five children, Diane E. Kelley (Bennie), James E. Scott Jr. (Deborah) and Judith A. Scott, all of Petersburg, Va., Joanne S. Shelton (devoted son-in-law, Timothy) of Chesterfield, Va., and Randolph Scott (Jane) of Columbus, Ga.; 11 grandchildren, Stephen Kelley, David Scott, Ashley, Marcus and Tawon Parker, Timothy and Evan Shelton, Jory, Tristan, Jessica and Taylor Scott; six great-grandchildren, Stephen Jr. and James Kelley, Tamarion, Taewon and Tye'Kwon Parker, Cedric Montgomery II and Dallas Scott; five sisters-in-law, Murdie Boone of Petersburg, Va., Helen Peters of Richmond, Va., Sally Brown, Dolly Gunther and Shirley Parker, all of Yonkers, N.Y.; two brothers-in-law, Freeman Scott of Petersburg, Va.,and Robert Scott of Yonkers, N.Y.; devoted nieces, Dorothy Chambers and Elizabeth Parham (Ronald); devoted nephews, Timothy Jefferson (Karin) and Michael Jefferson (Daisy); one aunt, Mrs. Julia Richardson of Petersburg, Va.; devoted friends, Mrs. Shirley Byrd, Ms. Gerlene Campbell, Mrs. Maxine Harrison, Mrs. Lillian Dixon and Mrs. Julia Massey; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, officiating. The interment to follow at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at the funeral establishment. The family will also receive friends at the residence of her nephew, Timothy Jefferson, 1771 Matoax Ave., Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-8508. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Scott online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements 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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SHARP, Helen Dawson, died December 20, 2008 in Aurora, Colo. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Whitt of Colorado; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Sharp was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Sharp; and her son, Raymond Sharp. |
2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Trinity Baptist Church. Martinsville. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Service, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
SHERRON, Walter F. Jr., 53, of Richmond, passed away on January 25, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Trish Mertens Sherron; his stepson, Will; his daughter, Katy; parents, Alease and Fred Sherron Sr.; his brother, Ben and wife, Beth, and daughter, Amanda; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Walter attended the University of Virginia. He performed German folk dancing at Busch Gardens when it opened in 1974. He was a founding member of the S.G.T.E.V. Hirschjager Bavarian Folk Dance Group in Richmond in 1975 where he danced for almost 30 years. Walter loved volleyball. He started with travel leagues and then joined the Richmond Volleyball Club where he played for over 20 years. He was still spiking the ball in Spring 2008. Walter worked for the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission since July 1988. He was a member of Monument Heights Baptist Church for most of his life. He joined Derbyshire Baptist Church in 2003 with his wife and children. He was a member of the Beacon Sunday school class and helped with the children's ministry. Walter's warm smile, sense of humor, patience, and integrity will be his legacy to his children, family, and friends. A memorial service celebrating Walter's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Monument Heights Baptist Church at Libbie and Monument Avenue. Friends will be received in the fellowship hall after the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Walter's memory to Derbyshire Baptist Church, 8800 Derbyshire Road, Richmond, Va. 23229; Monument Heights Baptist Church, 5716 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23226; or Camp Comfort Zone, a camp for grieving children, at 4906 Cutshaw Avenue, 2nd Floor, Richmond, Va. 23230. |
SIMMONS, William A. Sr., departed this life January 23, 2009. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 40 years, Lottie L. Simmons; four daughters, Linda S. Scott (Earl) of Hawaii, Phaedra Simmons Jones of Philadelphia, Billie L. Simmons-Harris (Dana) and Rebecca Bookman of Philadelphia; son, William A. Simmons Jr. (Marian); 14 grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Remains may be viewed on Friday, 11 a.m., at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Interment Quantico National Cemetery (Triangle, Va.) private. |
Tammey T. Simpson SUFFOLK - Tammey Tarrell Norman Simpson died Jan. 23, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Crocker Funeral Home Chapel. |
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Joyce A. Smith NORFOLK - Joyce A. Smith, 53, of the 1500 block of W. 39th St., went to be with her heavenly Father Jan. 25, 2009. She was born Jan. 19, 1956, to the late Gladys Smith Pinkins and William E. Cotten. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Anastasia "Stacey" Pinkins, Tameka Smith and Twana Davis (Brian); one brother, Vincent Smith (Mary); two sisters, Vera Smith and Gladys Smith; four grandchildren, Keon, Kiara, Timara and Jaylen; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held in the Chapel of Graves Funeral Home Saturday at 10 a.m. Family will receive visitors at her residence. Graves Funeral Home is handling the arrangements., Charities |
SNEAD, Betsy Haynie, of Urbanna, died Monday, January 26, 2009 in Charleston, S.C. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 in Urbanna Baptist Church, Urbanna. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 30, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Christopher Desch Foundation at www.thechrisdeschfoundation.org. |
Georgia Anna Spencer SUFFOLK - Georgia Anna Spencer, 91, died Jan. 23, 2009, in Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation Health Center. She was a native of Norfolk and the daughter of the late Samuel and Annie L. Morris. She was also predeceased by her husband, Willie Spencer. She retired from the City of Norfolk as a dietary aide. She attended the Historic Queen Street Baptist Church in Norfolk. She was affiliated with the Suffolk Senior Services Center. She is survived by her daughter, Gayle Spencer-Ridley of Suffolk; one son, William Lawrence Spencer (Zelma) of Norfolk; three grandchildren, Ambritt Spencer, Angela Spencer Carter and Justin Ridley; one great-grandchild, Markeshia Spencer; and other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday in the Historic Queen Street Baptist Church, 413 East Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, with Dr. Glen E. Porter Sr. officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the Nansemond-Suffolk Cemetery. The family will be at 125 Kings Point Drive, Suffolk. Crocker Funeral Home Inc. is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at, Charities |
Elva H. Spiaggi PORTSMOUTH - Elva H. Spiaggi, 89, of the Cradock section of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord Jan. 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Spiaggi; daughter, Phyllis S. Kirkpatrick and son, Phillip. Surviving are her daughters, Edith M. Rider and her husband David; Frances L. Spiaggi; sons, Joseph C. Spiaggi and his wife Joyce, John E. Spiaggi and his fianc� Tassie Turner, Laurence F. "Larry" Spiaggi and his wife Sue E. Danielson; brother, James H. Hatchell; grandchildren, Gerald A. and Teri Prince, Jennifer P. and Gordon Dodson, Ken B. Spiaggi, Charlene R. and Tony Tysver, Diana F. Rider, Ryan P. Spiaggi, Jonathan S. Spiaggi, Amanda K. Parrish; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Savannah, Bethany, Justin, Vinny, Landon, Phillip, Leanne and Lillie. Elva was well known in Cradock as a great volunteer. She founded P.E.P, a social group for young adults with special needs. She was active in both the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, was awarded lifetime membership in the Virginia PTA and was Volunteer of the Year for Portsmouth in the early 1980s. Her family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Friday in Holy Angels Catholic Church in Cradock with a funeral Mass being celebrated at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Because of Elva's love and support of the sewing circle, the family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Sewing and Craft Group c/o Holy Angels Catholic Church, 34 Afton Parkway, Portsmouth, VA 23702. Condolences at, Charities |
SPIAGGI, Elva Hatchell, 89, of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Spiaggi; daughter, Phyllis S. Kirkpatrick; and son, Phillip. Surviving are her daughters, Edith M. Rider and her husband, David, and Frances L. Spiaggi; sons, Joseph C. Spiaggi and his wife, Joyce, John E. Spiaggi and his fianc‚e, Tassie Turner, Laurence F. "Larry" Spiaggi and his wife, Sue E. Danielson; brother, James H. Hatchell; grandchildren, Gerald A. and Teri Prince and their children, Bethany and Justin; nine additional grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. Friday, January 30, at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Interment will be at Meadowbrook Memorial Garden. Because of Elva's love and support of the sewing circle, the family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Sewing and Craft Group c/o Holy Angels Catholic Church, 34 Afton Parkway, Portsmouth, Va. 23702. |
will be held noon on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel with Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. Interment will follow in the St.Clair Family Cemetery in Botetourt County. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 30, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 310, Blue Ridge, Va. 24064. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909., Charities |
STANLEY, Sallie Grymes, 89, of Beaverdam, Va., passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at home, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linwood Lacy Stanley; two sons, Linwood Norman and Charlie Stanley; and two grandsons, Linwood and Darrell Edwards. Sallie is survived by her four children, Sadie Wells and her husband, Jim, Anne Edwards and her husband, Raymond, Loren Stanley and his wife, Betty, and Sharon Gammon and her husband, Lee; 12 grandchildren including Sallie's special caretakers, Eddie Stanley and his wife, Mary; 24 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Beaverdam Funeral Home, 19370 Beaverdam Rd., Beaverdam, Va., on Friday, January 30, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 31, at 1 p.m. at Rouzie's Chapel United Methodist Church, 21089 Green Bay Rd., Beaverdam, Va. Interment will follow at Rouzie's Chapel Cemetery. |
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STOCKNER, John W. Sr., 81, of Richmond, passed away January 28, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Dee, Daniel and Gina; brother, Roger; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many other loving family and friends, including his dog, Mitzie. His family will receive friends 12 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church. |
Virginia V. Stokes VIRGINIA BEACH - Virginia Vigilante Stokes, 86, passed to eternal life Jan. 25, 2009, in her home. She was born in Disputanta, 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 today at 2 p.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, is in charge. Memorial donations may be made to the or her church. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
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Robert Clayton (Bud) Sturgill, 71, of Seven Mile Ford, Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Chapel, Chilhowie, Va., Charities |
SULLIVAN, Mrs. Ruby Whitman, went to be with the Lord she loved and joyfully served on Monday, January 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse William Whitman and Mittie Winders Whitman; her husband, John Linwood Sullivan; her daughter, Rose Marie Barwick; and her four sisters and six brothers. She is survived by her two daughters, Gayle Sullivan Wooldridge and Helen Sullivan Haskell, both of Richmond; four grandchildren, John Grayson Wooldridge (Melanie) of Ocean Pines, Md., Elizabeth Garrett Wooldridge of Charleston, S.C., Amy Carneal Lovelace (Hector Lopez) of San Francisco, Calif., and Robert Sullivan Lovelace of Alexandria, Va.; and one great-grandchild, Henry Wooldridge Hudson. Ruby was a former member of Webber Memorial Baptist Church and a longtime, faithful member of Bon Air Baptist Church. She taught Sunday school for over 35 years, sharing her love of the Lord and pouring her life into others. She will be cherished in memory as a vibrant, Christian lady and loving mother and grandmother. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 29, at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. Interment will be private. A memorial service to celebrate Ruby's life and Homegoing will be held 1 p.m. Monday, February 2, at Bon Air Baptist Church. The family will greet friends and family in the church commons after the service. In lieu of flowers, Ruby requested that sympathy be expressed in support of Bon Air Baptist Church Endowment Fund, 2531 Buford Rd., Richmond, Va. 23235. |
. Memorial gifts may be made to the Bo Thompson Memorial Scholarship, c/o Pitt County Education Foundation, 1717 W. 5th St., Greenville, NC 27834, Pisgah Cemetery Fund, c/o of Pisgah Baptist Church, 3689 NC Highway 210, Smithfield, NC 27577., Charities |
. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of her daughter, Kathleen L. Schott. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
Letcher L. Travis VIRGINIA BEACH - Letcher Lee Travis, 62, of the 6300 block of Colby Way, passed away peacefully Jan. 27, 2009 "Lee," as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was born Oct. 25, 1946, to the late Letcher and Evelyn Travis in Nassawadox, Va. He was a longtime resident of Colby Way and attended an adult daycare program at Eggleston. His family and friends will always remember him as a loving brother, uncle and friend. He will be deeply missed. Left to cherish his memory are his loving sister, Carolyn Elliott and husband George; two nieces, Karen Rothrock and Brenda Claffy and husband Bobby; two great-nieces, Erinn and Morgan Claffy; and one great-nephew, Gordon Manning Rothrock. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Eggleston Services or to the City of Virginia Beach Disabled Services andPrograms. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Charities |
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Jan 29, 2009 Vivian Keith Bowman, 71, of Martinsville, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was the wife of Charlie M. Bowman. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of arrangements. |
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Christine S. Waters PORTSMOUTH - Christine Shearn Waters, 77, of the 400 block of Tazewell St., went home to be with the Lord Jan. 26, 2009. She was born in Murfreesboro, N.C. She was known as "Big Mom." She was a faithful member of New Bethel Baptist Church even through her long-term illness. She leaves to cherish her memory: a devoted and loving husband that was always at her side, Ernest L. Waters Jr., known as "Waterboy"; two daughters, Joycetine Burton (Imn) of Portsmouth and Monica Thomas (Calvin) of Chesapeake; four sons, Ernest L. Waters III, known as "BoBo," (Linda) of West Virginia, Leonard E. Waters of Chesapeake, Keith J. Waters and Lorenzo Waters, known as "Yak," of Portsmouth; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in New Bethel Baptist Church, 4212 Greenwood Drive, Portsmouth. Bishop James M. Whitaker Sr., pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Family and friends will assemble at 407 Tazewell Street. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge., Charities |
WATKINS, Mr. Willie Saunders III, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 23, 2009. A third generation owner of W.S. Watkins and Son Funeral Home, Mr. Watkins was a native of Richmond, Virginia. He was born March 24, 1941 to the late Thelma Anderson Watkins and Willie S. Watkins Jr. He graduated from Maggie L. Walker High School as valedictorian in the class of 1958. Some of the professional organizations to which he belonged include the National Business League, Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Richmond Funeral Directors Association, Virginia Morticians Association, National Funeral Directors Association, and Pi Sigma Eta Mortuary Fraternity. These activities have not precluded his involvement in community and civic activities with either memberships or board affiliations with the Better Business Bureau, Richmond Teachers Federal Credit Union, Richmond Community Senior Center and Adult Day Care Center. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #65, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the Astoria Beneficial Club. Mr. Watkins, known in some circles as "Billy," enjoyed people, loved spectator sports, had a great sense of humor, and was a skilled ballroom dancer. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 39 years, E. Dianne Nelson Watkins; and their three children, Willie S. Watkins IV (and his son Connor R. Watkins), Karen Watkins-Westebee (Bruce) and Lauren D. Watkins; and his sister, Valorie Patrice Watkins, Esq.; his great-aunt, Mrs. Nancy A. Bromley; and cousins, Joyce Clay Dennis, Margaret Clay Crews, Linda Anderson Taylor (Geroy), Robena Anderson Pope (Stuart), Sandra Anderson Fox (Charles) and Robert Anderson (Cheryl); and a host of other relatives and many dear friends. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. The family will receive friends at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 W. Leigh Street, on Friday, January 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. An Omega Memorial Service will commence at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at Ebenezer Baptist at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Rev. Dr. Levy M. Arwmood Jr. officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. |
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 |
George A. Welt Sr. PORTSMOUTH - George A. Welt Sr., 80, went into our heavenly Father's waiting arms Jan. 27, 2009. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather; he was born Feb. 6, 1928, in Deckerville, Mich., to the late Clifford E. and Marjorie Pattullo Welt, and was the oldest of four children. He graduated from Lapeer High School in 1948 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps. George used his GI apprenticeship to become a linoleum, carpet and soft tile mechanic for 42 years. He retired from Chesapeake Public Schools Maintenance Dept. after 16 1/2 years. He was an assistant for Boy Scout Troop 214, a volunteer for Chesapeake Fire Dept. and Bennetts Creek Rescue Squad, a two gallon blood donor, a duck and tenpin bowler, a hunter and an all-around fisherman. George is survived by his wife of 57 years, Annis Williams Welt; a daughter, Nancy W. Schwarz (Timothy) of Chesapeake; three sons, George A. Welt Jr. (Connie), Stephen W. Welt (Tara) and Bruce A. Welt, all of Portsmouth; two sisters, Ruth Peckenpaugh and Mary Krieger (Charles); a brother, Dale E. Welt (Doreen); seven grandchildren, Bethany Schwarz (fianc� Louis Mitchell), Crystal Johnson (Billy), Melissa Watson (Chris Jr.), Michael Welt, Lynne Skeeter (Brian), Faye Lindsay (Stuart) and Norman Taitz Jr.; and 10 great-grandchildren. George loved his brothers and sisters in Christ at Central Baptist Church, where he was a member of the church and the Senior Sunday School Class and the family wishes to thank them for all the prayers, visits, cards and support they received during his illness; also to Heartland Hospice and their staff for their care. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Central Baptist Church, 1200 Hodges Ferry Road, Portsmouth, by the Revs. Tim Robertson and Dave Simpson. The family will receive friends in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, today from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Charities |
will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in Thalia Lynn Baptist Church, 4392 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach., Charities |
Joan Rae Williams PORTSMOUTH - Joan Rae "Mimi" Garthright Williams, died Jan. 27, 2009. Funeral arrangements are pending at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Suffolk. |
will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Wakefield. Memorial donations may be made to Virginia Collie Rescue, P.O. Box 221982, Chantilly, VA 20153., Charities |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Marina Gopadze officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. Those wishing, please consider a donation to the , 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106-A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 29, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000., Charities |
and suggests memorials be made to CHKD, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507., Charities |
In Loving Memory Esther M. Woodhouse July, 1919 - January, 2007 Love Never Goes Away Love Lasts Forever. We miss you a lot! Daughter Minnie, Niece Easter, Grand Nieces, Latrice, Lakisha, and Extended Family, Charities |
will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009, at Fair View Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
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Nancy C. Yunker ATLANTIC - Nancy Ann Cherrix Yunker, 48, died Jan. 27, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Union Baptist Church, Chincoteague. Salyer Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
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