Mary E. Arnold CHESAPEAKE - Mary Elizabeth Arnold, 76, passed away Jan. 27, 2009, in a local hospital. Mrs. Arnold was born in Norfolk County Nov. 21, 1932. She worked at Chesapeake General Hospital for many years. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Lillian I. and Isiacar Stevens; two brothers, Willie C. Stevens formerly of Portsmouth and Joseph L. Stevens formerly of Chesapeake. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Willie Arnold Sr.; two sisters, Lillian V. Stevens and Janice S. Gibbs of Chesapeake; 16 children, William Arnold of Atlanta, Ernestine Daughtry, Mary Tucker, Lillian Lawrimore, Willie Arnold Jr., Leslie Arnold, Donald Alexander, Lamont Arnold, Antonio Arnold, Shekida Green, Leslie Arnold Jr., Star Arnold and Brittany Arnold of Chesapeake, Ronald Alexander of Suffolk, Kimberly Arnold of Virginia Beach and William Frost Jr. of Norfolk; 29 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She is truly loved and missed. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday in Emmanuel True Holiness Church, 2503 Deep Creek Blvd., Portsmouth. The family will assemble at 1607 Faulk St., Chesapeake, at 11 a.m. for the processional. The body will be in the church at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery. A viewing will be held today from 3:30 to 8 p.m. in Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel., Charities |
Thomas Edward Asbury Jr., 67, of Bland died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, at Bland County Nursing and Rehab Center in Bastian. At his request, he will be cremated. There will be no visitation or funeral service. He was born March 5, 1941, in Bluefield, W.Va., son of the Lydia Bell Hall and Thomas Edward Asbury Sr. He is survived by two daughters, Anita P. Loving of Bland and Sherri Asbury of Wytheville; a brother, George A. "Tuffy" Taylor North Carolina; two granddaughters, Leantha Michele Smith of Roanoke and Shanna Elysse Fulford of Bastian; and three great-granddaughters, Brittany Horsley and Brianna Horsley, both of Roanoke, and Valeska Fulford of Bastian. A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home in White Gate was in charge of the arrangements. |
ATHANS, Danny Lee, 56, of Richmond, passed away on January 23 in his home. Danny was the owner of St. John's Realty, Inc. in Church Hill and a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Richmond, where he served on the vestry and as a greeter. Danny was a graduate of Oscar Smith High School and attended the University of Mississippi. He later transferred to Virginia Commonwealth University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in business. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force. Danny is survived by his parents, Gardner L. and Elizabeth Perry; six siblings, Ricky, Dana, Roxann, Bobby, Cindy and Bud; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, January 31, at 11 a.m. in the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Rd., Virginia Beach, with Rev. J. Tracy Bradshaw officiating. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyer.com. |
Ruby Crabtree Atwell, 93, of Ceres died Monday, Jan. 19, 2009. Funeral service was held Thursday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. at Sharon Lutheran Church with Pastor Will Shelton and the Rev. Kathy Haga officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was born Oct. 13, 1915, daughter of the late Basil Marvin and Ethel Ward Crabtree. She was a retired teacher having taught in Bland and Smyth counties and touched the lives of many children over the years. She was a member of the Bland County Retired Teachers Association and the Smyth County Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the Red Oak Union Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Bryson Atwell; her only brother, Marvin Ward Crabtree; and a sister, Kathleen Crabtree. Survivors include two sisters, Eleanor Rose of Winterpock and Lillian Hall of Boones Mill; a son and daughter-in-law, Archie Bryson and Darleyne Atwell of Ceres; two daughters and sons-in-law, Anna Laura and Joseph Dunker of Richmond, Evangeline Casey and William C. Neel of Greenville, S.C.; four grandchildren, Charles Atwell and wife, Melissa, Jim Atwell, John Neel and wife, Catherine, and Laura Mills and husband, Dwayne; and six great-grandchildren, Nathan Atwell, Maika Atwell, Emily Mills, Grace Neel, Virginia Neel and Rosemary Neel. Memorial donations may be made to Sharon Lutheran Church Cemetery, c/o Evelyn H. Groseclose, 860 West Bluegrass Trail, Ceres, VA 24318. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Services Inc. in Marion was in charge of the arrangements. |
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A funeral service for Mrs. Gladys Marie Dobie Bailey, age 88, formerly of 2318 Maclin Circle, who departed this life Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, while a resident at Golden Living Center, Walnut Hill, Petersburg, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at First Baptist Church, City Point, Hopewell, with the Rev. Dr. Rudolph Dunbar officiating. The interment will be in Mount Sinai Community Cemetery, Prince George. The family will assemble at 1 p.m. at 2110 Granby St., Hopewell, on the day of service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director; (804) 458-5357. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
BAKER, Howard E., 64, died on January 27, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda M. Winston Baker; his sons, Timothy, Terence (Shawntel), Michael; his daughters, Vernetta (Euqene), and Lynette; 20 grandchildren; three brothers, Elder Raymond Baker Sr. (Evangelist Dollie), Lawrence Baker Sr. and Kenneth Baker; three sisters, Rev. Pearl Carey (Deacon John), Joyce Alexander (James), Diane Harris (Joseph); a sister-in-law, Joan Baker; and a host of nieces , nephews and other relatives. His remains rest at Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral services will be held Saturday January 31, 2009, 11 a.m. at the Chapel of H.W. Dabney Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment Mt. Vernon Memorial Park, 11220 Nuckols Rd., Glen Allen, Va. 23059. |
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Mary Jane Behnke VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Jane Behnke went to the Lord Jan. 26, 2009. Mrs. Behnke was a native of New London, Wis., and was a longtime resident of Virginia Beach, most recently in the Marion Manor assisted living facility. Mary Jane was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence "Art" Behnke; two sons, U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Patrick James Behnke and Peter Arthur Behnke. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Patrice Behnke of Corpus Christi, Texas; a granddaughter, Amanda Behnke of Arlington, Va.; a daughter-in-law, Theresa Ballard and husband John Ballard of Chula Vista, Calif.; as well as numerous cousins across the country. She was a member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Mary Jane worked for several years as a registered nurse in the recovery room of Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, and was well remembered for her cheerful and helpful personality. She was also very active in the various social activities that were held at Marion Manor. She had a zest for life. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9. A reception will follow at Marion Manor. Memorial donations may be made to Marion Manor, 5345 Marion Manor Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462., Charities |
BENNETT, Wilma L., 68, of 3227 Hanes Avenue, departed this life on January 28, 2009, after an extended illness at Memorial Regional Medical Center. Surviving are her husband, Alfred L. Bennett Sr.; two sons, Alfred L. Jr. (Sherry) of Waldorf, Md., and Anthony D. Bennett of Richmond; three grandchildren, Alfred L. III, Brandon A. and Justin A. Bennett; sister, Maggie M. Jones of Englewood, N.J.; aunt, Elizabeth Valentine; four sisters-in-law, Gertrude (James) McKeathern, Shirley B. Kirton, Margaret C. (George) Meade and Marie Bennett; four brothers-in-law, Joseph L. (Julia), Claude Sr. (Rose), Willie (Glorious) and Freddie (Colleen) Bennett; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She retired from Wachovia Bank in 1999. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday, January 31, at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 2900 Hanes Avenue. The Rev. Canon Dr. Alonzo C. Pruitt, Rector, officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation, 5004 Monument Avenue, Suite 102, Richmond, Va. 23230. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
BERNARD, Anne Faw, of Staunton, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at her residence. She was born April 29, 1929 in Richmond, the daughter of Dr. James Clarence and Adice Jones Faw. She received a bachelors degree from Mary Baldwin college and taught school in Fairfax County. For many years she served her church and community in numerous volunteer capacities. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, George Vincent Bernard; two daughters, Katherine Bernard Furr of Richmond and Susan Faw Bernard of Staunton; and a granddaughter, Diana Bernard Furr. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Staunton. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lung Cancer Alliance, 888 16th St. NW, Suite 150, Washington, D.C. 20006 or www.lungcanceralliance.org. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net. |
s will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, with interment at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery, Princeton, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Dublin Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, Va. 24084 or to the Carilion Clinic Hospice, 707 Randolph Street, Suite 251, Radford, Va. 24141. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Charities |
2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Victory Baptist Church, Fieldale. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Services, Stuart, Va., Charities |
BRANCH, Mrs. Dorothy M. "Dot-Sue", of Richmond, departed this life January 27, 2009. She is survived by one son, Rodney King of Miami, Fla.; two sisters, Ada Carroll and Edna Holmes; two brothers, William and Charles Carroll; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister-in-law, Thelma Carroll; and other relatives and friends including her day-care children, her church family; and a devoted Phyllis Cook. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be held Saturday 1 p.m. at First Union Baptist Church, 3510 Dill Road, where remains will lie in state one hour prior funeral time. Rev. John Boyd officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 12:45 p.m. Saturday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
Brown, Betty Jo Hartman - Betty Jo Hartman Brown Betty Jo Hartman Brown, age 70, of Kinsale, Va., loving mother and wife passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, .... |
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BROWN, Joe Lee, 68, of Charles City, departed this life January 26, 2009. He is survived by one daughter, one son, four stepchildren, one sister, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at J. Leroy Charity Funeral Home, Charles City. On Saturday at 10 a.m., Mr. Brown will rest at Elam Baptist Church, Ruthville, where services will be held at 12 noon. Eulogy, Rev. Horace Parham. Interment Union Cemetery off Highway 155. |
William D. Burns NORFOLK - William D. Burns of the 3400 block of Norway Place died Jan. 24, 2009, in a local hospital. 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, Romania Whitehurst and Linda Coleman, all of Chesapeake. A funeral will be conducted at noon Saturday in Metropolitan AME Zion Church, 1710 Springfield Ave., Norfolk. Graves Funeral Home is handling the arrangements., Charities |
noon on Friday, January 30, 2009,at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services., Charities |
Allen J. Butler FRANKLIN - Allen James Butler, 78, died Jan. 29, 2009. Formerly of Willow Grove, Pa., he was a son of the late Clarence and Alice Butler and was a retired quality control inspector. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 13 years, Susan Marie Butler; two daughters, Sandra Duby and Denise Benales; two sons, William and Scott Butler; one stepdaughter, Kathryn Monti; six grandchildren, Jennifer, Kristen, Kenneth, Ben, Ryan and Megan. He was predeceased by a son, David. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Emmanuel Episcopal Church with the Rev. Edmund Pickup Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Wright Funeral Home and suggests memorials be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 146, Franklin, VA 23851., Charities |
Byrd Jr., Robert LeRoy - Robert LeRoy Byrd, Jr Robert LeRoy Byrd, Jr., age 87, of 9940 Premiere View Circle, Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at .... |
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Madie L. Chappell HERTFORD - Madie Lane Chappell, 90, formerly of 362 Swing Gate Road, died Jan. 27, 2009, in South Haven Manor Nursing Home. Born in Perquimans County, she was the widow of Clarence Silas Chappell and the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Ethel Trueblood Lane. Mrs. Chappell was a homemaker and a devoted loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was also a member of Woodville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Lois Anne and Owen Peters of Guntersville, Ala., and Suzette and Horace Bell of Currituck; three sons and their wives, Clarence Benjamin "C.B." and Jean Chappell of Morehead City, William Lane "Bill" and Sharon Chappell and Douglas Oral and Rita Chappell, all of Hertford; three sisters, Henrietta Stallings of Hertford, Alice Bea Riddick of Belvidere and Barbara Bunch of Suffolk; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Bessie Ann Meads and Maggie Perry. The family will receive friends in Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services Sunday from 6 until 8 p.m. and other times at the home of Douglas Chappell, 520 White Hat Road, Hertford. A funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Swindell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Preston Pitchford officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Wood Cemetery., Charities |
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 dedicated son, Lonnie Chavis Jr.; devoted daughter, Sadie Chavis Bragg (Alvin Sr.); committed son-in-law, Thomas Jefferson Jr.; 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. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
CHENAULT, Mary Butler, 94, of Sparta, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at Essex House. She was born in Caroline County, and was the widow of Campbell C. Chenault. She was a lifelong member of Salem Baptist Church, where she had taught Sunday School for many years. She retired as a cafeteria worker in the Caroline County Schools. Survivors include a nephew, William D. Motley and his, wife, Glenna, of Warsaw; two nieces, Sue M. Andrews of Tappahannock and Ellen M. Stevens and her husband, Kenny, and a special friend, Barbara Seal of Sparta. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2009, at Salem Baptist Church, Sparta, Va. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salem Baptist Church, 24032 Sparta Road, Sparta, Va. 22552. Sign register book online www.storkefuneralhome.com. |
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 |
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. She enjoyed reading, singing, dancing, traveling, drinking wine and enjoying life with her family and friends. Eileen was truly an amazing woman and an inspiration to everyone. Her strength, determination, positive attitude, contagious smile and sense of humor will forever remain in our hearts. She will be immensely missed. A viewing will be held today from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and visitation with the family will be held from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, 3600 Virginia Beach Blvd. Eileen will be laid to rest in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Eileen's memory to at, Charities |
will be held at 11 a.m. Monday with military honors in Carolina Memorial Gardens, Charleston. Memorial donations may be made to your local chapter of Disabled American Veterans. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
. Burial arrangements will be private in New Haven, Conn. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Capital Campaign c/o St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, 3300A South Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33435-8661., Charities |
Stephen Mark Crist, 54, of Rural Retreat died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, at his home. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. at Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Atkins with Pastor Mike Sage officiating. Interment will be in Resurrection Gardens. He was born in Charleston, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his father, Daman McGraw; Leonard and Jewel Pence, who were like parents to him; two brothers, Joe Pence and Larry Pence; and his grandmother, Grace Garnett Crist. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Della Crist; a son, Stephen Lloyd Crist of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Carl Parks of the home; mother, Donna Walton of Marion; a grandson, Jacob Mark Parks; a brother, David Pence of West Virginia; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Wanda and Roger Vanhoy of Rural Retreat, Sheila and Jimmy Lamie of Atkins, Laurie and Jimmy Render of South Carolina, Lloyd and Kaatri Anderson of Abingdon, Danny and Vickie Anderson of Tazewell; very special friend, Nathan Quillen; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church Building Fund, 442 Freedom Tabernacle Lane, Atkins, VA 24311. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. |
Rachel Simms Crook, 78, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va., Charities |
Richard P. Croteau Sr., 67, of Deland, Fla., and formerly of Snowville, Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Arrangements will be private., Charities |
The Croy Family would like to express our deep appreciation for the flowers, cards, calls, food, many prayers and all acts of kindness during the illness and death of our beloved brother, Bennett James Croy., 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. |
s will be conducted 1 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, 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, pastor, 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. |
Robert Delk GREENBUSH - Pastor Robert Delk, 69, died Jan. 24, 2009. A funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in Miracle Temple of Faith, Mappsville. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in charge. |
Nancy Marilyn Coe Dietrich, 65, of Moneta, Va., died on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Charities |
Mr. Bobby Dean Dye, age 72, of Doran, Va., died Wed., Jan. 21, 2009, at a Richlands, Va., hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Swords Creek, Va., and was a son of the late Swifty John and Effie Robinette Dye, both Russell County natives. He made his home in the Swords Creek and Doran, Va., areas his entire life, was a disabled coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local Union No. 1256 of Duty, Va. He was a U. S. Army Korean Conflict Veteran and was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Shirley Alice Osborne Dye, and one grandson, Ronnie Lee Hurt, II. Survivors are: three daughters: Bobbie Jane "Trixie" Hurt of the home, Kimberly DeAnna Dye and husband, Keith, of Swords Creek, Va., Brandi Marie Helton and husband, David, of Statesville, N.C.; two sons: Larry Dean Dye and wife, Teresa, of Paintlick, Va., Timothy Dwayne Dye of Swords Creek, Va.; three sisters: Mrs. Betty Ruth Patrick and husband, George, of Richlands, Va., Mrs. Bonita Lawson and husband, Arthur, of Raven, Va., Mrs. Barbara Byas and husband, Fred, of Gray, Tenn.; two brothers: Mr. Gene T. Dye of Richlands, Va., Mr. Dexter T. Dye and wife, Corlie, of Limestone, Tenn.; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Dean Dye were conducted Sat., Jan. 24, at 2:30 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Monte Elswick and Rev. Grady McGlothlin officiating. Interment followed in the Dye Family Cemetery at Swords Creek, Va. Pallbearers were Rafty Dye, Jared Dye, John Dye, Shanning Elkins, Alan Viars, Brian Perkins, Vincent Whited, and J. R. Salyers. Honorary pallbearers Jeff Dye, Mike Patrick, and Joseph Wilson. Members of the Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 conducted military graveside rites. Friends called at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6:00 p.m. Fri., Jan. 23. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. |
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Roy Elswick, age 68 of Richlands, Va., passed away Tues., Jan. 20, 2009 at his home. He was born in Red Ash, Va., and was the son of the late Charlie William and Gracie Kennedy Elswick. Roy served his country in the U.S. Army and was of the Pentecostal Holiness belief and a lifelong resident of the area. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Those who survive him are: his loving wife, Verlie Osborne Elswick of Richlands, Va.; his daughters: Anna Marie Osborne of Richlands, Va., Brenda Lea Elswick of the home; his son, Roy Elswick, Jr. and wife, Angie, of Richlands, Va.; five sisters: Geraldine Butcher and husband, Roger, of Ohio, Gertrude Richardson and husband, Bobby, of Raven, Va., Faye Brown and husband, Jerry, of Lebanon, Va., Patricia Stilwell and husband, Leonard, of Doran, Va., Gail Martin of Lebanon, Va.; three brothers: Dexter Elswick of Salisbury, Md., Roger Elswick and wife, Elaine, of Wardell, Va., Michael Elswick and wife, Susan, of Roanoke, Va.; step brothers: Dennis Mullins, Terry Mullins, Doug Mullins, Phillip Fleming; step sisters, Linda Ball and Barbara Davis; special friends: Kathy Clifton, Community Home Care and Richlands Home Health; grandchildren, Blake Osborne, Todd Elswick, Zoie Elswick, Irene Osborne, Miranda Osborne, Brandon Osborne; and one great grandchild, Glacie Smith also survives him. Funeral services for Roy Elswick were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 22, 2009 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Mose Short officiating. Interment followed at the Hankins Cemetery in Richlands, Va. Pallbearers were grandsons and friends. A military graveside service was conducted by the Casey Shortt VFW Post 9640. Friends called Wed. evening, Jan. 21, at Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., from 6:00 ? 9:00 p.m. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. |
will be held at Mountain View Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009, with Dr. Jack Corvin officiating. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Rocky Mount Baptist Church, 85 West Church St., Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Charities |
Essex, Rosetta C. - Rosetta C. Essex Rosetta C. Essex, age 68, of Manassas passed away on Monday, January 26, 2009, in Huntingtown, Md. Rosetta was born in .... |
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s 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va., Charities |
.com. The Fridley family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., Charities |
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, Quinton, Va., on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Providence United Methodist Church or your local church. |
Deacon Winston Bernard Gilliam, of Ettrick, Va., died Jan. 29, 2009. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later. |
GILLIAM, Deacon Winston Bernard, of Ettrick, Va., departed this life January 29, 2009. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later. |
GOODE, Mrs. Vanessa, departed this life January 29, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
GRAVES, Lucy Nichols, 92, of Clayville, Powhatan, Va., went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. She was a wonderful, loving and caring mother, grandmother and wife. She outlived her three husbands, Joseph Flowers, Francis Bradley and Eugene Graves. Lucy is survived by her daughter, Janet Flowers Edmonds and her husband, Roy, of Guyra N.S.W., Australia; her son, David R. Bradley Sr. and his wife, Brenda, of Powhatan; a brother, Max Nichols and his wife, Mabel, of Fairfax; four grandchildren, Christie Campbell, Joseph McMillian, Robbie and Timothy Bradley; seven great-grandchildren, Alexis and Madison Bradley, Bradley and Kaitlin Campbell, Marissa, Joseph Jr. and Savannah McMillian. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 30, at the Genito Presbyterian Church, 2910 Genito Road in Powhatan, Va. 23139, and also where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 31. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Genito Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or the National Kidney Foundation of Virginia, 2610 Willard Rd., Richmond, Va. 23294. Arrangements by Joseph McMillian Funeral Home near Blackstone. Registry and condolences at www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com. |
11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009, St. John's United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home., Charities |
Rosa Nicewander Hall, 81, of Pulaski died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at the Pulaski Health and Rehab Center in Pulaski. Funeral service was held Friday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harry Lee Gunter officiating. Burial was in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery in Bland County. She was born April 2, 1927, in Bland County, daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Nicewander Jr. and the late Lelia Blanche Thompson Nicewander. She was a member of the Dora Highway Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Radford Army Ammunition Plant. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Garland Hall; a brother, Andrew Jackson "Bubby" Nicewander Jr.; and a sister, Alene Stowers. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Bill Powers of Roanoke; three sisters, Hazel Beasley of Greensboro, N.C., Dolly Hart of Walnut, Calif., and Freeda Brookman of Bethlehem, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski was in charge of the arrangements. |
Florence Loretta Creamer Hanberg, age 63, of Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Tazewell, died Tues., Jan. 20, 2009 at Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell. She is survived by two daughters, Carla Hanberg and Leslie Kohlman and husband Ed, all of Canada, three sisters, Rachel Higgins of Ohio, Shirley Adams of Pennsylvania, and Geneva Jones of Selma, three brothers, Clarence H. Creamer and wife Charlene of Tennessee, Emmett W. Shaffer and wife Beckey of Pennsylvania, and Charles L. Shaffer and wife Kim Su of Oregon, three grandchildren, Emily, Shane, and Charlie, and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Fri., Jan. 23, at 2:00 p.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel of Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor with Reverend Charlie Johnson officiating. Interment followed in Alleghany Memorial Park. Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, was in charge of arrangements. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com |
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 Friday at noon at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford., Charities |
HILL, William F. "Bro," went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 25, 2009. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Alma Hill; sister, Lucinda Keaton of Petersburg; godchildren, Minnie Boyd, Della Reese and Jesse Rivers Jr.; cousins, Eva Rivers (Jeese) of Yale, Annie Reese (George), Florence Reese (Ernest) and Fannie Chambliss (James); three sisters-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Nimmo United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pete Bain and Dr. Charles Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National D-Day Memorial, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, Va. 24523. Friends may call anytime Friday after noon and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, January 30, 2009, at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, S.W., Blacksburg, Va., Charities |
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JACKSON, Mrs. Edna, of Richmond, departed this life January 24, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Jackson Sr. and one son Robert L. Jackson Jr. She is survived by one son, Edward Louis Benton; five sisters, Hattie Scoggins, Selena Ford, Faye Rawlings, Doretha Westray and Yvonne Parker; two brothers, Joseph Jr. and Johnnie Benton; two aunts, Classie Pope and Dora Williams; one uncle, Willie O. Boone; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; her mother-in-law, Mary E. Jackson; seven sisters-in-law, six brothers-in-law and relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be held Saturday 1 p.m. at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary Street, where remains will lie in state one hour prior funeral time. Dr. Earl Brown (pastor) officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 12:45 p.m. Saturday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
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. |
JOHNS, C. Mitchell "Skip," departed this life on January 26, 2009 from natural causes. Mr. Johns was a beloved teacher and coach who taught at Trinity Episcopal School and previously at Collegiate School. Talented in so many ways, he was an avid writer and student of English, Philosophy, and The History of American Film. He most recently was a documentary film maker concentrating on the nascent film industry of the 1920s through the 1940s. A service and reception for a celebration of his life will be held at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens on Saturday, January 31, at 1 p.m. As a strength and conditioning coach, he relied on his experience as a collegiate National Champion and a professional football player, and was quick to encourage his students to find their full potential. Donations can be made to the Trinity Episcopal School, 3850 Pittaway Drive, Richmond, Va. 23235, or to the pet adoption agency S.H.A.R.E., P.O. Box 140551, Nashville, Tenn. 37214. A statement of his life comes from a quote of one of his favorite authors, John Steinbeck, who said, "I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit." His remains will return to Tennessee-home at last. |
s will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Highland Memorial Park. Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, Edenton, is in charge. |
will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Green Hill Cemetery with Russ Barb officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Charities |
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Funeral services for Sherman Johnson, of 1501 Valor Drive, Petersburg, who died on Sunday morning at Southside Regional Medical Center, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday from the chapel of the Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg; Elder David J.D. Tolbert officiating. Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at the residence of Elder and Mrs. Lambert Tolbert, 1501 Valor Drive, Petersburg, at 2 p.m. Remains rest at the Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
James Thomas (Spike) Johnson Sr., of Bedford, Va., sadly passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. He was born on January 17, 1944, in Raleigh, N.C. James proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a car enthusiast and had been employed for years as a mechanic until becoming disabled. James was preceded in death by his parents, Carl V. Johnson Sr. and Ethel E. Johnson; and a brother, Carl V. Johnson Jr. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Frances L. Johnson, of Bedford; a sister, Lucinda Stepp, of Severn, Md., two sons, James T. Johnson Jr. and wife, Sandy, of Fredricksburg, Md., and Paul D. Johnson and wife, Sherry, of Bedford; a stepdaughter, Patsy M. Overstreet, of Bedford; two stepdaughters, Carol Sauder, of West Virginia, and Dana Kirby, of Maryland; five grandchildren, Laurie L. Coleman and husband, Bobby, of Bedford, Debra K. Mendoza and husband, Fredy ,of Lynchburg, Danney W. Karnes Jr., of Bedford, Katelyn M. Johnson and Dallas W. Ramsey, both of Bedford, and Tyler Johnson, of Fredricksburg, Md.; six great-grandchildren, Dakota A. Coleman, Chasity R. Coleman, and Autumn L. Coleman, all of Bedford, Selena G. Mendoza, Abigail M. Mendoza, and Ava G. Mendoza all of Lynchburg; four nieces; and two nephews. The family would like to thank the VA Medical Center for all their help and devotion in keeping James comfortable during this difficult time. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford. Inurnment will follow in Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Charities |
JONES, Evelyn Mae, age 78, of Farnham, died on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Mrs. Jones was a retired paper carrier of Richmond Times-Dispatch. She is survived by her husband, James L. Jones; a son, Albert R. Jones Sr.; three grandchildren, Albert R. Jones Jr., Christopher Jones and Teresa Heffren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Elsie Gaines. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by a son, John Mitchell Jones Sr.; and a grandson, John Mitchell Jones Jr. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel, with burial following in Farnham Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday (today) at the funeral home. |
Charles A. Kellam PAINTER - Charles A. Kellam, 70, died Jan. 23, 2009. A funeral will be Saturday at 3 p.m. in Holy Trinity Baptist Church, Pungoteague. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in charge. |
Warren Olden King, 88, of Wytheville, Va., died on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home in Covington, Va., Charities |
LaMASKIN, Jerald H., passed away January 29, 2009. Funeral arrangements to be announced. |
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s will be held noon on Monday, February 2, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Dr. Don Woodard officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
William R. Lattimore NORFOLK - William Rodney Lattimore, 59, of the 4300 block of Tumbling Lane, Ellenwood, Ga., passed away Jan. 23, 2009. He was born May 10, 1949, to the late Overa and Sherman Lattimore in Norfolk. William retired in 2007 from Lockheed Martin as a systems analyst and was most recently employed with IBM. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Diana Lattimore of Ellenwood; one daughter, Kimberly Moore of San Jose, Calif.; three stepdaughters all of San Jose; two sons, William Lattimore Jr. of Norfolk and Brandon Lattimore of San Jose; three stepsons of San Jose and Maryland; one sister, Sarah Ann Trice (Greg) of Lithonia, Ga.; four brothers, W.C. Lattimore-Manning (Jessie) of Gaffney, S.C., Sherman Lattimore Jr. (Jane), Charles Lewis (Carolyn) and Jerrold (Monica), all of Norfolk; 33 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 120 W. Berkley Ave. Evangelist Michele Donaldson will officiate. Condolences may be offered at, Charities |
Ronald Joseph Laurie, age 48, of Hillsville, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009. Arrangements by Twin County Funerals, Galax., Charities |
Mr. Kendrick Lee, of 1741 Stuart Ave., Petersburg, Va., died suddenly Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. 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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John Earl Lewis, age 89 of the Thompson Valley Community in Tazewell, Va., died Thurs., Jan. 22, 2009 at his home. He was born March 13, 1919 at Washington, DC, and grew up in Marshallberg, N.C. He lived in Beaufort, N.C. from 1948 until 1975 when he and his wife, Lyde Thompson Lewis, moved to Tazewell, Va., where they resided on her family farm in Thompson Valley, Va. Mr. Lewis was saved by grace as a teenager and joined the Ann St. Methodist Church in Beaufort, N.C., with his wife, Lyde, in 1950. In 1975, he became a member of the Main St. United Methodist Church in Tazewell, Va. He was active in his churches with Bible studies, serving as Sunday School teacher and choir member. Mr. Lewis was also a Shriner, 33rd degree Mason, a Paul Harris Fellow and member of the Tazewell Rotary Club, was past president of the Tazewell Chamber of Commerce where he was awarded Citizen of the Year. He was a charter member and past chairman of the Thompson Valley Community Emergency Services, Inc., which includes the Thompson Valley Fire Department, Rescue Squad, and the Thompson Valley Community Center. His career expanded many years and included various endeavors of which he worked very hard and enthusiastically to achieve success. He always carried a "can do" attitude and was an extraordinary fundraiser on many projects. He was a Corporal in the US Army serving in Europe during World War II. After the war, he began his career as a Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Dealer for Port City Motors in Morehead City, N.C., and then became Sales Manager for Dick Parker Ford in Havelock, N.C. During his years in North Carolina, he also served as President of East Carteret High School Booster Club and was instrumental in the construction of the athletic facilities. After moving to Tazewell, Va., he worked as Sales Manager of Ramey Chevrolet in Tazewell, Va. He also worked with the Tazewell County Industrial Development Corporation and actively participated in the development of the Cavitts Creek Dam. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hilda Brown Bertram, and his wife of 55 years, Lyde Thompson Lewis. Survivors include three sons, Robert Shavender Lewis and John Courtney Lewis, both of the Thompson Valley community in Tazewell, Va., and William Thompson Lewis and wife, Charlotte Stanford Lewis, of Carrollton, Ga.; three grandchildren, Dr. Zachary Thompson Lewis and wife, Ashley Peery Lewis, Lindsay Lewis Jennings and husband, William Newton Jennings, and Chesley Lauren Lewis; three great grandchildren, Taylor Grace Lewis, William Newton Jennings, and George Hutchinson Jennings; and his compassionate caregivers Pat Atkinson, Cheryl Horn, Anna Marie Miller, Tazewell Community Home Health and Legacy Hospice. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sat., Jan. 24, 2009 at Main St. United Methodist Church in Tazewell, Va., with the Rev. Kathie Wilson-Parker officiating. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, Va. Pallbearers were Charles S. Jones, William Neal Lewis, John Marion Hardesty, Darrell Horn, George Ward Bowen, and James Thomas Bowen. Honorary pallbearers were Martin Atkinson, William Gillespie, Eric Whitesell, Rees T. Bowen, VII, John Way, David T. Larimer, I and members of the Tazewell Rotary Club. The family received friends at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service, Sat., Jan. 24, 2009. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be directed to the Lyde Thompson Lewis and John Earl Lewis Memorial Fund at Main St. United Methodist Church, 315 E. Main St., Tazewell, VA or the Thompson Valley Community Center, C/O David T. Larimer, Treasurer, 111 Ben Bolt Ave. Tazewell, VA 24651. Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell, Va., served the Lewis family. |
LIGON, Emily Hodges, 99, of Richmond, passed away January 24, 2009 at Lakewood Manor in Richmond, Va. Born in Starr, S.C., May 8, 1909, she was the daughter of Roxanne Davis and Baxter Hardy Hodges. She was predeceased in 2002 by her husband of 67 years, Sebastian Cater Ligon. They lived most of their lives in Charlotte, N.C. She was a 1931 honor graduate of Winthrop College and a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, N.C., where she served as Sunday School teacher, committee chairman and president of the Women of the Church. Her chief interests were church, family, history and genealogy. She served as regent of the Liberty Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the James Lane Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and was a board member of the Hezekiah Alexander Museum Auxiliary. She is survived by a daughter, Katherine Ligon James and son-in-law, Charles M. James, of Manakin-Sabot, Va.; a sister, Caroline Clark of Augusta, Ga.; three grandsons, Charles Lee James and wife, Wendy, of Charlotte, N.C., Hardy Ligon James and wife, Courtney, of Richmond, Va., and Tayler Hodges James of Richmond, Va.; five great-grandchildren, Devon, Griffin and Katherine of Charlotte, N.C., Caroline Katherine and Margaret Emily of Richmond, Va. A private family graveside service will be conducted at Hebron Presbyterian Church in Manakin-Sabot, Va., on January 31, 2009. Arrangements by the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, N.C. |
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Jan 30, 2009 The funeral for Lorine Amos Robertson, 72, of 812 York St., Martinsville, who died Jan. 28, 2009, at her home, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Norris Funeral Services. The Rev. Dale Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Memorial Hospital of Martinsville, P.O. Box 1124, Martinsville, Va. 24114, or to Abundant Life Fellowship Church, 231 Ford St., Collinsville, Va. 24078. She was born in Martinsville on April 14, 1936, to Johnny D. Amos and Lola Mitchell Amos. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Robertson; and two sisters, Emory Williams and Edna Cannaday. She was a member of McCabe Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Bonnie Gardner of Bassett, Sheila Adkins of Collinsville and Susan Lawrence of Martinsville; a stepson, John "Sherwood" Robertson of Rocky Mount; three sisters, Dorothy Washburn of Snow Creek, Barbara Goins of Ridgeway and Gloria Custer of Martinsville; a brother, Johnny Amos of Collinsville; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. |
s 1 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009, at Oakland Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
Mary Lou Mabe, age 88 of Richlands, Va., went home to be with her heavenly father, Fri., Jan. 23, 2009 in a local Richlands, Va., hospital following a brief illness. When she reached the gates of heaven and presented her resume for the position of an angel, Saint Peter declared that she already had 88 years of experience. Mary was born in Hawkins County, Tenn., and she was the daughter of the late, Martin and Maggie Florence Pruitt Jeter, former Tazewell County natives. She had spent her life being a full time homemaker, dedicating herself to her family so she could lead and guide them as they grew. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend, she liked spending time sewing, crocheting, making crafts and when she could, visiting those who were sick and praying for them. She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith, a life time resident of Tazewell County and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She brought love into many lives and she will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence W. "Bill Buck" Mabe; sons, Clarence Andrew Mabe, Edward Martin Mabe; one brother; three half sisters; two half brothers; and four grandchildren, Elaina Lee Baldwin, Curtis Baldwin, Jr., Elaina Mabe and Anthony Aaron Baldwin. Those who remain to carry on her spirit are: her daughters: Evelyn Baldwin and husband, Curtis, of Richlands, Va., Brenda Culbertson of Richlands, Va., Elizabeth Gibson and husband, Teddy, of Richlands, Va., Alice Clifton and husband, Cloyd, of Richlands, Va.; her sons: Larry Mabe and wife, Glenna "Gay," of Thomasville, N.C., Gary D. Mabe of N.C. Also surviving her are 14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 22 great-great grandchildren along with a host of family and friends. Services were conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sun., Jan. 25, 2009 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Charles Hubbard and Rev. Darrell Sutherland officiating. Interment followed at the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va. Grandsons and friends served as pallbearers. Friends called Sat. evening, Jan. 24, from 6-9 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2009, at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home Chapel, Gretna, Va., Charities |
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. |
MARTIN, Herman, passed away January 27, 2009. He is survived a loving friend, Carrie Belle Hicks; eight daughters, Margie Martin, Mary Martin, Jerlene Heiskill (Andrew), Vanessa Johnson, Barbara Harris, Pamela Johnson, Renea Martin and Shena Martin; one sister, Cora Thomas of New Jersey; and a host of other relatives. A viewing will be held 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wilson and Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Rd. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Richmond Christian Center, 214 Cowardin Ave. www.wilsonafs.com |
Linda Anita Martin, 51, of Rural Retreat died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 at Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville. A celebration of life service will be held later. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Charles W. Martin III; her children Charles W. Martin IV and Casey Ann Martin; and extended family members and friends. Lindsey Funeral Home of Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. |
Robert J. Martin SUFFOLK - Services for Robert Joseph "Bob" Martin will be held at 11 a.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel., Charities |
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MCDONALD-REXROAD, Leslie Paige, 44, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Richmond, Va., the daughter of Irene and John McDonald. Leslie touched the lives of many people through her kindness and caring of others and her career as a massage therapist. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Surviving in addition to her parents, are her beloved son, Jason of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; brother, Edward of New York; sister, Traci of Melbourne, Fla.; aunt, Marcia and uncle, Earl, of Palm Harbor, Fla.; her special niece, Rachel; nephew, Justin; and Jason's father, Brian. Along with her family, friends and clients, Leslie will be remembered for her love of family, the beach, books, the environment, and in her generosity and giving of herself to others. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 at McMillian-Small Funeral Home, Myrtle Beach, S.C. The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home. |
Lynwood Floyd McGlothlin, age 77 of Richlands, Va., passed away Mon., Jan. 19, 2009, at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Tazewell County, Va., and was the son of the late Loranze and Laura Reedy McGlothlin. Lynwood was a graduate of the 1949 class of Richlands High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard and was stationed in Korea. He was a retired Tipple Mechanic for Island Creek VP#3 and a member of the United Mine Workers Association. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist church and a lifelong resident of the area. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Clara F. McGlothlin; a son, Tim McGlothlin; two brothers, Leonard and Harold McGlothlin; one sister, Inez Norman. Those who remain to carry on his spirit are: his daughters: Susan Lynn McGlothlin of Oakwood, Va., Beth Johnson and husband, Terry, of Richlands, Va.; his sons: Denny McGlothlin and wife, Janet, of Richlands, Va., Barry McGlothlin and wife, Rebecca, of Elizabethton, Tenn.; one sister, Ruth Shamblin of Abingdon, Va.; sister-in-law, Betty Robbins Hollingsworth of Clinton, Tenn.; mother-in-law, Carrie Denny of Clinton, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Stephanie McGlothlin, Amber Johnson, Cameron Johnson, Kaylee McGlothlin, Benjamin McGlothlin; and one great-grandchild, Logan McGlothlin. Funeral services for Lynwood Elswick were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 22, 2009, at the Gethsemane Baptist Church in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Jim Denton officiating. Interment followed at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, Va. Friends and family served as pallbearers. Military graveside rights were conducted by the Casey Shortt VFW Post # 9640. Friends called Wed. evening, Jan. 21, 2009, at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. |
In Loving Memory Beatrice A. McKnight January 16, 1915 - January 30, 2008 Forever in our hearts... Memories keep you near. God has filled the void... It seems like you're still here. Your Loving and Grateful Family, Charities |
MEKHIMAR, Mohamed "Mo," died suddenly January 19, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; stepdaughter, Rachel (George) of Richmond; his mother, Afat; and other family members of Asuit, Egypt, where burial will be held. A memorial service will be at B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett, Va., Sunday, February 1, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to EVB Bank for the Mohamed Mekhimar Fund. |
MELVIN, Rebecca J., 69, of Richmond, died January 29, 2009. Funeral services will be private. The family may be contacted at 643-7662. Arrangements by Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. |
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Jan 30, 2009 Midget Helen Harris Murphy, 87, of Martinsville, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at Stanleytown Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Johnson City, Tenn., on Dec. 8, 1921, to Ben Harris and Delena Belle Lucas Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie A. Murphy; and three sons, George B., Frank J. and Jimmy D. Murphy. She previously worked at Hardees, McDonald's and the Old Country Store. She had attended the True Church of Jesus Christ. Surviving are four daughters, Shirley Murphy, Nancy C. Holliday and Mary Ruth M. Cressell, all of Martinsville, and Eva Darlene Rios-Morales of Greensboro, N.C.; five sons, Leroy Murphy of Martinsville, Charles W. Murphy of Ridgeway, Chester J. Murphy of Stuart, David R. Murphy of Martinsville and Mark Shawn Murphy of Lynchburg; two sisters, Mattie McFalls of Asheville, N.C., and Merle Smith of Solomons, Md.; 22 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, with Minister David Cuthbertson and Pastors David Bishop and Bobby Harris officiating. Burial will be in Old Well Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and other times at the Murphy homeplace at 785 Applewood Road, Martinsville. |
Martavius L. Mizell PORTSMOUTH - Martavius Lamont Mizell departed this world Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, in Portsmouth. Although he was here only three short months, his life was a blessing to his loving parents and family. Martavius was born Oct. 8, 2008, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and weighed 8 pounds and 9 ounces. He loved to smile, loved to laugh and loved to play. He was given the nickname "Little Luke" by his grandmother, but was mainly called "Marty" by others. Even though Martavius' time on earth was short, we know his spirit is now free and that he is resting in the hands of God and smiling upon us. Martavius is survived by his loving mother, Veronica Bell, father, Octavius Mizell and an older brother, Octavion Mizell; grandmother, Christine Bell; great-grandmother, Alice Powell; and an uncle, Dominique Powell. He also leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins. A funeral will be held Saturday at noon in Corprew Funeral Home Chapel., Charities |
Hattie Mae Moore NORFOLK - Hattie Mae Moore, 84, of the 2700 block of Colchester Crescent, passed quietly and peacefully into eternal rest Jan. 28, 2009. She was a native of Norfolk and the daughter of the late Sidney and Annie Woodard Broadnax. She was the widow of George Moore. Mrs. Moore lived in New York most of her adult life and retired from a New York hospital. She returned to Norfolk in 2000. She is survived by two sisters, Lillie Mae Broadnax Lowery (Henry) and Dicie Arlene Broadnax; two brothers, Junior Sidney Broadnax and Ernest Floyd Broadnax; a niece, Annie Broadnax Morgan (Dennis); and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Monticello Baptist Church, 2722 Kimball Terrace. Burial will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Calvary Cemetery. Viewing will be Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. in the funeral home. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements., Charities |
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will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Fire Fighter Rites Conducted. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Chilhowie Fire and Rescue Department, P.O. Box 5012, Chilhowie, Va. 24319 or to the Trust Fund for Terri and Mallory, ICO, Bank of Chilhowie, P.O. Box 1560, Chilhowie, Va. 24319. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie, Va., Charities |
Robert E. Morris, 68, of Roanoke, died Thursday, January 29, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. 540-989-3131, Charities |
MORRIS, Viola Mae, 90, of Chesterfield, passed away January 28, 2009. She is survived by two sons, John S. Morris and his wife, Lottie, of Moseley, Va., and Herman E. Morris of Chesterfield; one daughter, Mary S. Morris of Morristown, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Daniel E. and John R. Morris; two great-grandchildren, Shawn and Nina Morris; and a devoted family friend, Will Edwards. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Hermon Baptist Church, 18100 Genito Rd., Moseley, Va. 23120. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church building fund. |
MOSBY, Eugene "Frog" Steven, age 53, of Richmond, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 27, 2009. He was preceded death by his mother, Beulah P. Mosby. Cherishing in his memory are parents, Albert and Addie Mosby Sr.; brothers, James Watkins Jr. (Wylene), Albert Mosby Jr. (Audrey) and Boyd Lee Mosby; sisters, Alfreda Squire (William), Francine Robertson, Marie Carter and Chandra Barnes (Garry); a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull Street. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 in the Carlton H. Brooks Memorial Chapel. Interment Maury Cemetery. Family and friends attending services will assemble at the funeral home Saturday, 12:30 p.m. |
will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, February 1, 2009, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett., Charities |
Sallie Marie Melvin Murray died Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, in Greer, S.C., after an extended illness. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. at the A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home in White Gate. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband in Mount Comfort Cemetery in Alexandria with committal services on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m. She was a homemaker and married to the late Martin Elmer Murray. They raised four children and lived in the Alexandria area for 40 years. They were both active in their church and community. She is survived by her four children, Geraldine Faye Moore of Greer, S.C., Glenda Carolyn Walker of Dale City, Brenda Jean Murray of Benton, Tenn., and Martin Elmer Murray Jr. of Scottsdale, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Andrew Moore, Paul Hunt, Roxann Walker, Daniel Murray, Martin Murray III and Andrew Murray; four great-grandchildren Austin, Chaz, Paulina and Dustin; six wonderful sisters, Sue Harner of Bland, Georgia Eaton of Winston-Salem, N.C., Nell Hale of Manassas, Ethel Jones of Bealeton, Jean Dontghy of Benton, Tenn., and Burnette Updyke of West Virginia. A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home in White Gate is in charge of the arrangements. |
.com. The family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., Charities |
s will be held Saturday, January 31, 2009, at 2 p.m., at Community Funeral Home in Stuart., Charities |
Elizabeth "Betty" Wilson Newberry of Wytheville died Friday, Jan. 23, 2009. A graveside service and interment will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m. at West End Cemetery with the Rev. Rusty Mullins officiating. She was a member of the Silver Spring Lions Club. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Newberry of the home; three children, Jo Ann Andre, Drew Newberry and Billy Newberry; three sisters-in-law, Catherine Trevillian, Pearl Newberry and Lovetta Newberry, all of Wytheville; four grandchildren, Kevin Andre, Kelli Richards. Tracey Newberry and Billy Newberry; three great-grandchildren, Kailyn Richards, Brady Andre and Jack Andre; a niece and nephew, Betsey Trevillian and Albert Newberry, both of Wytheville. Memorial contributions may be made to Lions of District 22-C Eye Bank, 9470 Annapolis Rd., Suite 415. Seabrook, MD 20706. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. |
Ms. Jessie Mae Tims Parham, 65, of 214 S. Sycamore St., No. 618, Petersburg, Va., went to be with our Lord on Monday, Jan. 26, 2009. Jessie Mae was born March 25, 1943, in Jarratt, Va. She received her education in the Sussex County Public School System. Prior to declining health, she lived and held various jobs in the Washington, D.C. area. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Tims, and grandson, Eric Parham. Jessie Mae leaves to cherish her memory: a loving mother, Edith B. Givens, and stepfather, Honie Givens, both of Hopewell, Va.; two sons, Frank Parham Jr. (Felice) of Rochester, N.Y., and Otis Parham (Trecia) of Hopewell, Va.; six daughters, Ella Parham Matthews of Alexandria, Va., Edith Parham of Hopewell, Va., Delores Walton (Ken) of Kansas City, Kan., Sylvia Jones (Barry) of Hopewell, Va., Shelia Goodson (Terry) of Petersburg, Va., and Eve Parham of Hopewell, Va.; three brothers, Clifton Givens (Regina) of Charlotte, N.C., Kirt Givens (Vivian) of Ettrick, Va., and Norman Givens of Hopewell, Va.; two sisters, Debra Givens and Rosa Jones (Wilbert), both of Hopewell, Va.; sister-in-law, Mildred Tims Grammer of Hopewell, Va.; one aunt, Nannie Harris of Petersburg, Va.; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. She also leaves a very devoted friend, Wilson Parham of Petersburg, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. saturday from the Chapel of the Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg; Elder Ron Jamison officiating. Interm,ent will be in Mt. Minnis Memorial Park, Chester. Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at the residence of the mother, Mrs. Edith Givens, 911 Davisville, Hopewell, at 3:30 p.m. Remains rest at the Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. |
will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Courthouse Community United Methodist Church, 2708 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, (757) 427-3272. In lieu of flowers and to honor Jonnie's deep love of animals and the Lord, please consider making a donation to either Friends of Penny Min Pin Rescue at, or to the Courthouse Community United Methodist Church's building fund. Jonnie commented many times that people would be surprised how far just one dollar can go in the right hands! The family thanks you in advance for any funds you donate in her honor., Charities |
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s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke, Va., Charities |
in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at, 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. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Charities |
and received many medals of honor. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Claudette B. Peacock; one daughter, Kimberly Tucker of Chesapeake; one son, Ricky Peacock (Robin); one stepson, Russell Hurdle Jr.; three stepdaughters, Sherri Bailey, Robin Hurdle and Gail Hurdle, all of Portsmouth; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the New First Baptist Church Taylorsville. Pastor James Wynn will be officiating. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Viewing will be today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 1 p.m. for the procession to the church., Charities |
s 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va., Charities |
s for Michael Lee Pendergraft will be held at 3 p.m. today in Albert G. Horton Veterans Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Charities |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home with Elder Junior Conner officiating. Interment to follow at Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009, at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. and at other times at the Perdue home, 1060 Byrds Mill Road, Glade Hill, Va. To send condolences online, please visit www.lynchfuneralhome.com., Charities |
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Mr. Melvin Junior Proffitt, age 79, of Shortts Gap, Va., passed away Fri., Jan. 23, 2009 at his home. Born at Buchanan County, Va., he was the son of the late Henry Melvin Proffitt and Ocie Belle Davis Proffitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Chester Proffitt and Brady Proffitt; one sister, Darlene Ball, and one granddaughter, Kimberly Diane Baldwin. Mr. Proffitt was a retired coal miner and he enjoyed working around the house and listening to blue grass music. Mr. Proffitt is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pauline Ratliff Proffitt; four sons, Jerry Proffitt and wife Teresa of Shortts Gap, Va., Danny Proffitt, Sr. and wife Bonnie of Red Root Ridge, Va., Timothy Proffitt and wife Cookie of Jacksonville, Fla., and Michael Proffitt and wife Kim of Red Ash, Va.; three daughters, Sue Lane and husband Jim of Cedar Bluff, Va., Teresa Baldwin and husband David of Raven, Va., and Jan Howell and husband Bobby of Red Ash, Va.; four sisters, Georgia Brown of Keen Mountain, Va., Beatrice Gilbert and husband Henry of Claypool Hill, Va., Jean Dye of Doran, Va., and Ruth James and husband Emory of Council, Va.; two brothers, Charlie Proffitt of Red Ash, Va. and Hubert Proffitt of Whitewood, Va.; nine grandchildren, Bobby Cruey, David Cruey, Billy Ball, Danny Proffitt, Jr., Matthew Proffitt, Matessa Keene, Curtis Short, Allena Proffitt and Tressa Proffitt; 12 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and his loving dog Dale also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Melvin Junior Proffitt were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Mon., Jan. 26, 2009 in the Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff, Va., with Rev. Jack Ward and Rev. James Salyers officiating. Burial followed in the Greenhills Memory Gardens Cemetery at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers were Bobby Johnson, Otis Johnson, Jessie Dye, Paul Smith, Wayne Ward, Charlie Ward and Bobby Howell. Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren. The family received friends at the Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff, Va., from 6-9 p.m. Sun., Jan. 25, with services at 7:00 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com Singleton Funeral Service served the Proffitt family. |
PURYEAR, Sarah C., departed this life January 25, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband, Junious S. Puryear; and son, Alonzo C. Puryear. She leaves to cherish her memory six loving children, Rev. Wilhemina Scott-Hunter, Nathaniel Puryear (Bridget), Michael Puryear (Connie), Marc Peace, Amanda Riley (Pastor Emmanuel), Sarah K. Sessions (James); 15 grandchildren, Rudy, (Jas), Jennifer, Michelle, Gracie, Sabrina, Nathaniel Jr., Brianna, Dejon, Kita, Na-Na Curtis Jr., Travis, Desmond, and Jul; five great-grandchildren, numerous self adopted grands and great-grandchildren; three loving sisters, Kate Roane, Irene Goodwyn and Virginia Miles; loving brother, Curtis Creighton (Mildred); son-in-law, David Hunter, one godson, three goddaughters, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be Saturday, 12 noon, at Fifth St. Baptist Church, 2800 Third Ave. Pastor F. Todd Gray officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Remains will rest in church after 9:30 a.m. |
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 today 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 |
will be conducted 12:30 p.m. Sunday in Squires Memorial Presbyterian Church in Norfolk by the Rev. Craig Wansink. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Squires Memorial Presbyterian Church 770 Ingleside Road, Norfolk, VA 23502., Charities |
Jack Dempsey Rector, 81, of Galax, Va., died on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Charities |
Phyllis Crawford Reed, 68, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, January 26, 2009. A Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, in the chapel of Rader's Funeral Home, 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 |
s will be held. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
Emmett Wesley Robertson Jr., 66, of Boyd Tavern died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at his home. A graveside service with full military honors was held Monday, Jan. 26, at Holly Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Buddy Woodson officiating. He was born Feb. 3, 1942, in Bland County. He was a graduate of Bland County High School Class of 1959. He then entered the U.S. Army in 1960 and served until he was honorably discharged in 1966. After discharge from the Army, he drove for Trailways for 25 years. He worked for Tiger Fuel Co. until he retired. He then started his own business, Robertson's Small Engine Repair, which he operated from his home. Over the years and many miles traveled, many friends were made and have been left behind to remember him. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elnora Miller Robertson; a son, Charles Wesley Robertson; a stepdaughter, Nancy Lee Johnson; and a brother-in-law, Clarence R. Thurman Jr. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Anna Lee Robertson; his father, Emmett Wesley Robertson Sr.; stepdaughter, Tammy Johnson of Scottsville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James "Jimmy" D. and Pearl Robertson, Robert E. and Sue Robertson, all of Bland; two sisters, Ruth Robertson of Bluefield and Becky Via of Bland; a stepgrandchild; three nieces, one nephew, two great-nieces and two great-nephews, all of Bland; special little neighbor, Ashley Brooke Carson of Troy; and will be sadly missed by his little four-legged friend, Brownie. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont of other charitable organizations. The guestbook may be signed at www.hillandwood.com. Hill and Wood Funeral Home in Charlottesville was in charge of the arrangements. |
ROBERTSON, Larry Jr. "Pacman," departed this life January 24, 2009. He is survived by his loving and devoted family. His remains may be viewed at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., at 11 a.m. on Saturday, followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. |
ROBINSON, Mother Otelia, of Richmond, entered into eternal life January 28, 2009. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the |
A funeral service for Mr. Theodore N. Robinson will be held at noon Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at Unity Baptist Church, 330 S. South St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Albert Toney, pastor, officiating. The interment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at the funeral establishment. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Robinson online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
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 today 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 |
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Mr. Ernest B. (Pedro) Sargent, age 89, of Catawba, Va., formerly of Cedar Bluff, Va., passed away Thurs., Jan. 22, 2009, in a Charlottesville, Va., hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Bandy, Va., and was the son of the late William Baylor and Grace Vernon Sargent. He had made his home in the Cedar Bluff, Va., area all of his life prior to moving to Catawba, Va., four years ago. He was a former self employed Produce Salesman and was a member of the Mt. Herman United Methodist Church in Bandy, Va. He was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran and was a member of the Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 of Richlands, Va. He was in the Fourth Armored Division and served in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Beulah Sparks, and three brothers, Myrl, Lloyd, and Norais Sargent. Survivors are: his wife: Lola Shinault Sargent; one daughter: Judy Gauldin and husband, Wayne, of Catawba, Va.; two sisters: Eloise Sargent of Bandy, Va., Essie Fay Vrooman of Marion, Ohio; two grandchildren: Ernest Wade Gauldin and wife, April, and Christina Gauldin; one great grandchild: Brennan Gauldin. Funeral services for Ernest B. (Pedro) Sargent were conducted Sun., Jan. 25, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Ray Justice officiating. Interment followed at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Relatives and friends served as pallbearers. Members of Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 conducted military graveside rites. Friends called after 6:00 p.m. Sat. evening, Jan. 24, at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. |
Charles Edward Scott, 80, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, January 26, 2009. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009, at the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Homes., Charities |
A funeral service for Mrs. Frances P. Scott 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. Honorary and active are asked to assemble at 11:30 a.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 11 a.m. at the residence of her nephew, Timothy Jefferson, 1771 Matoax Ave., Petersburg, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-8508. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Scott online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
The Rev. Marjorie Ann Scott, 61, of Boston, Mass., and formerly of Bedford, Va., died on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Charities |
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Flo Clyde Sharitz, 91, of Milton, Fla., died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. in the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Rufus Spence officiating. Interment will be in West End Cemetery. She was the eldest daughter of the late Churchwell and Katie Webb of Wytheville. She was born July 11, 1917, in Sylvatus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forel Kenneth Sharitz; a brother, James Allan Webb; a sister, Alma June Hedrick; and grandson, French Kenneth Sharitz. She was a resident of Coalwood, W.Va., for many years and was active in the community, church, PTA, Women's Club and all worthy causes. She also operated Sharitz's Grocery on West Lee Highway in Wytheville for several years and was an active member of the Petunia Christian Church and choir. She was a phenomenal lady. Diagnosed with diabetes at age 26, she never allowed it to limit her many activities in her community and church or the extraordinary support and nourishment of her family and friends. Survivors include her only child, Kenneth Neale Sharitz, and his wife, Donise, and their daughters, Sheila Ann Johnson and Amanda Clyde Bentley and their families ; three sisters, Bonnie Fay Flinchium of Wytheville, Virginia Dare Callahan of Dublin, and Willie Lou Martin of Lynchburg; seven great-grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Barnett Funeral Home of Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. |
Anne Carmel Showalter, 101, of Radford, Va., passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford., Charities |
Annie Smith PUNGOTEAGUE - Annie Smith, 82, died Jan. 22, 2009. A funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Painter. Cooper & Humbes Funeral Co., Accomac, is in charge. |
Smith, Emma Ona - Emma Ona Smith Emma Ona Smith of Manassas, Va., passed Wednesday January 28, 2009 after a long struggle with multiple medical problems. Born May .... |
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Bernard Smith, 85, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Inc., Christiansburg, Va., Charities |
Jerry Lee Smith, age 69 of Spencer, passed away Thurs., Jan. 22, 2009, at his home. He was born on March 16, 1939 in Richlands, Va. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Corrine Smith, and his father, Clarence "Bill" Smith. He was retired from Duke Power. Mr. Smith is survived by two sons, Dennis Jackson of Claudville and Mike Jackson of Richlands; two daughters, Myrtle Monk of Richlands and Dottie Owens of Ridgeway; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and his mother, Lola Compton Smith of Ridgeway. Funeral services for Mr. Smith were held Sat. evening, Jan. 24, at 7:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Rev. Ed Hartman officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to PAWS (Patrick Animal Welfare Society), P.O. Box 743, Stuart, VA 24171. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com. |
SMITH, Sylvia R., of Richmond, entered into eternal rest January 28, 2009. She is survived by her beloved husband of 38 years, Thomas H. Smith; her daughter, Linda Beasley; her son, Pete Godfrey; four stepchildren, Sam and Gary Smith, Bonnie Holt and Stacey Martin; her sister, Gloria Martin; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, William C. Fones. Mrs. Smith retired from C&P Telephone Company after 30 years of service. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (today) at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Riverview Cemetery. |
Kathryn Smock VIRGINIA BEACH - Kathryn "Leola" Smock, 78, was called to her rest by her Lord Jan. 28, 2009. Leola was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada and was serving in the Royal Canadian Navy when she met her husband Edwin K. Smock of the U.S. Navy. They were married March 2, 1957, in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. Leola and Ed have six children, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Leola is survived by her husband, Ed "Smokie"; two sons, Edwin K. Smock Jr. and wife Shannon of Manassas, Va., and Robert "Mark" Smock and wife Kim of Smithfield; four daughters, Juliann Davis and husband Mike of Chesapeake, Diana Smock of Greenville, N.C., Lori Fadeley of Leesburg, Va., Patricia Key and husband Jimmy of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Marie Walker and Norma MacDonald, both of Windsor, Ontario, Canada; grandchildren, E.K., Brandon, Bobby and wife Andrea, Lindsay, Melissa and husband Kyle, Danny, Megan, Sarah, Krystal, Stephanie and Taylor and great-grandchildren, Alexis, Rachel, Mark and Kaitlyn. She was predeceased by her brother, Daniel MacDonald (1965) and mother, Elizabeth "Betty" MacDonald (1994), both formerly of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Leola's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her life and her reward. She never asked for more. She was known for always enjoying a "good cup of tea." "Gram" will be dearly missed. Leola was an active member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Virginia Beach. For the past 33-plus years she worked as a volunteer for St. Matthew's Catholic Church, the American Red Cross, the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Hampton Roads and the Animal Assistance League. She was awarded the American Red Cross Tidewater Chapter Volunteer of the Year April 28, 2002, in gratitude for financial development. The family will receive friends in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, today from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Sandra Lane, Virginia Beach, with a reception to follow at the church. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, please make donations to her church. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
SNEAD, Betsy Haynie, surrendered her four-year battle with breast cancer on Monday evening while staying with her daughter in Charleston, S.C. She leaves behind her husband of 33 years, James Daniel Snead; daughter, Marie Lockett Snead and future son-in-law, Christopher John Hoyle. Betsy has been a longtime resident of Urbanna, Virginia. She gave her service as a radiology technician to Richmond Memorial Hospital, Lee Davis Medical Center, Urbanna Family Practice and Henrico Doctors' Hospital. Her dedication to service was profound, volunteering even during her treatment. She was an active member of Urbanna Baptist Church, where a memorial will be held Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (today) at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda. She is survived by brothers, Don Haynie and Tom Hamlin; and sister, Peggy Wilson. She was a loving and caring aunt to nieces, Michelle Giese, Kim Robinson and Bonnie Woods. She was also admired by nephews, Richard Haynie, Todd Wilson and Lawrence Snead. She will be remembered as a woman of strong faith, positive spirit and driving will to help others. Her spirit will carry on through all those that know and loved her. In lieu of gifts, donations can be made to the Christopher Desch foundation. P.O. Box 8467, Richmond, Virginia 23226. |
Mary S. Sodergren SUFFOLK - Services for Mary Stuart Sodergren will be held at 11 a.m. today in Churchland Baptist Church. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Charities |
will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Great Bridge Presbyterian Church, 333 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at, Charities |
will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
SPRINGER, Troy, of Crockett, Va., formerly of Chester, Va., passed away on January 29, 2009, after a bout with cancer. Mr. Springer was a World War II veteran and a retired mason. He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy. Mr. Springer is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Shirley; two sons, Skip Springer and his wife, Betty, of Claremont, Va., and Charles Springer and his wife, Cory, of Williamsburg; daughter-in-law, Caroline Smith of Chester; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Interment will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 at West End Cemetery in Wytheville, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 West Ridge Rd., Wytheville, Virginia 24382. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Grubb Funeral Home Chapel., Charities |
will be held noon on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909., Charities |
will be held at Sun City Christian Center, Wimauma, Fla., Saturday. She will be laid to rest Monday, Feb. 9, at noon in Riverside Cemetery, Norfolk. She was a wonderful person and truly loved her family., Charities |
STEVENS, Mrs. Ethel L., of Glen Allen, departed this life January 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Stevens Jr. She is survived by one son, Carlton C. Stevens Sr. (Joyce); one daughter, Audrey S. Rhone (Henry Sr.); six grandchildren, Carla Scott (Albert), Carlton Stevens Jr. (Kimberly), Gena Archer (Omar), Henry Jr., Malinda and Melissa Rhone; six great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, and nephews, among them one devoted niece, Margie S. Adams; one sister-in-law, Rosa Stevens; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Remains will lie in state Saturday, 12:30 p.m., at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1920 Fairmount Ave., and where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Victor L. Davis officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. |
Phyllis Ann Stockton KERNERSVILLE - Phyllis Ann Stockton, 73, died Jan. 28, 2009. A native of Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late Mary Lou Peak and Milford West. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the wife of the late Donald E. Stockton. Survivors include her daughter, Donna Burley of Kernersville; sons, Phillip, Mark and Clark Stockton; and sister, Mary Sue Weaver of Maryland. A funeral will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in Kernersville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities |
Mrs. Patsy Kelly Strader, age 90, of Daleville, Va., formerly of Richlands, Va., died Tues., Jan. 20th, 2009 in Daleville, Va. She was born in Richlands, Va., and was a daughter of the late Alonzo Hyatt and Amanda Torbert Kelly. Mrs. Strader made her home in the Richlands area most of her life, was a graduate of Richlands High School, and was a former employee of the Mattie Williams Hospital Business Office and General Shale Accounting Office. She was a beloved member of the Richlands First United Methodist Church, was very active in the Sunday School Department, and a member of the Wesleyan Service Guild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William Robinson Strader, and one sister, Peggy Kelly. Survivors are: one daughter, Elizabeth Bonsack Strader-Sweeny and husband, Dr. Dennis G. Sweeny, of Blacksburg, Va.; one son, Mr. William R. Strader, Jr. and wife, Ann, of Richmond, Va.; one sister, Ann Kelly Moore of Richmond, Va.; two brothers: Alonzo Hyatt Kelly, Jr. and wife, Marilee, of Ann Arbor, Mich., John Torbert Kelly and wife, Katherine, of Bristol, Va.; three grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy Kelly Strader were conducted Sat., Jan. 24th, 2009 at 12:00 noon at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Dr. Dennis G. Sweeny officiating. Interment followed in the Hankins Cemetery in Richlands. Family and friends served as pallbearers. Friends called at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands Sat., Jan. 24, at 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richlands First United Methodist Church, 402 Suffolk Ave., Richlands, Va. 24641 or the Glebe Benevolent Fund, 200 The Glebe Blvd., Daleville, VA 24083. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. |
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s will be held at 8 p.m., Friday January 30, 2009, at the Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie., 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. |
THOMAS, Rev. Wilbur E., 81, of Quinton, went to be with the Lord January 28, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Bernice Thomas of Richmond. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Fern Thomas; daughter, Patricia Koury and husband, Dr. John Koury; son, James Thomas and wife, Rebecca; granddaughter, Alexandra Koury; grandsons, John Thomas Koury, Jeremy Thomas, and Joshua Thomas and wife, Deana; and great-grandsons, Weston and Harrison Thomas. A World War II U.S. Army veteran, Rev. Thomas served as a Methodist minister throughout the Virginia Conference for 33 years. He lived a life of faith and love sprinkled with a good sense of humor. He was a true gentleman, living as a shining example to his family, friends and congregations. He last attended Corinth United Methodist Church, where he volunteered to assist with services until his health declined. The family will receive friends Friday, January 30, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, where services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Westhampton Memorial Park. |
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will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, from the Dublin Cemetery, Dublin, Va. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va., Charities |
TRIBBLE, Robert R.C. "Curty," 78, passed peacefully at home on January 28, 2009. Mr. Tribble was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him, and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Bunnie G. Tribble; and daughter, Wanda T. Hagy. He is survived by his sons, Robert R. Tribble (Dorothy) and Thomas N. Tribble; his daughter, Cynthia T. Jones (Bill); six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; he is also survived by a sister, Norma T. Almond; and a number of beloved nieces and nephews. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at his home on Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to either the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the American Diabetes Association. |
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Virginia Beatrice Vandyke, age 68 of Richlands, Va., passed away Sat., Jan. 24, 2009 in a Bristol, Tenn., hospital. She was born in Tazewell County, Va., and was the daughter of the late Graham and Beatrice Looney Brown. She had made her home in the Richlands area all of her life and had worked for Fleetwood Mobile Home, Dairy Queen, Acme Supermarket, and Wardell Quick Stop. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Dale Vandyke, and one brother, Harold Brown. Those who survive her are: her husband, James Pete Vandyke of Richlands, Va.; daughters: Sharon Shinall and husband, Chuck, of Richlands, Va., Celena Vandyke of Richlands, Va.; son: James Earl Vandyke, Jr. and wife, Gloria, of Tazewell, Va.; sisters: Nancy Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio, Claudine Roberts of Cleveland, Ohio; two grandsons: Justin and Jonathon Keen. Funeral services for Virginia Beatrice Vandyke were conducted Mon., Jan. 26, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Barry Absher officiating. Interment followed Tues., Jan. 27, at 11:00 a.m. at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, Va. Friends called after 6:00 p.m. Mon. evening, Jan. 26, at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. |
1 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Clearview Wesleyan Church, Martinsville. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
Charles Richard "Dickie" Vaught, 66, of Rural Retreat died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, in Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Funeral service was held Monday, Jan. 26, at 8 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tim Worgan officiating. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 1 p.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery with Masonic Rites conducted by Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge 226. He was born July 31, 1942, in Wythe County, son of the late Charles Walker "Jenkie" and Rosa Heldreth Vaught. He was a member of the Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge 226 A.F. & A.M. of Rural Retreat and was preceded in death by a son, Derick Shayne Vaught. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Brian Walker "Cheeseburger" Vaught of Rural Retreat and Richie Vaught and his wife, Chelle, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a daughter, Denisa Lynn Vaught of North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; three grandchildren, Brianna Butler, Marissa Butler and Blaine Walker Vaught; two sisters, Doris Buchanan of Winston-Salem and Linda Porter and her husband Jerry of Cripple Creek; one brother, Ronnie Vaught and his wife, Vickie, of Blythewood, S.C.; and special friends, June Smith of Rural Retreat and Niki Jones of Wytheville. The family suggests that those who prefer may make a memorial donation to the Wythe County Sheriff's Office D.A.R.E. Program, 245 South 4th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Lindsey Funeral Home of Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. |
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Jan 30, 2009 The memorial service for Vivian Keith Bowman, 71, of Martinsville, who died Jan. 28, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Victory Baptist Church in Fieldale with Pastors Dan Schelling and David Naff officiating. Burial will be at a later date. She was born in Patrick County on Jan. 11, 1938, to Esley Howard Keith and Gracie Keith Cockram. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Keith Bowman and Stephen Anthony Bowman. She worked at Collinsville Printing and at Tultex for several years. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Charlie M. Bowman of the home; three sisters, Sandra Haden, Carlene Shelor and Betty Lewis, all of Meadows of Dan; five brothers, Gene Keith of Richmond, Bill Keith of Meadows of Dan, Garland Keith of Martinsville, J.L. Cockram of Meadows of Dan and Danny Cockram of Danville; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church, 1300 Dillons Fork Road, Fieldale, Va. 24089. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of arrangements. |
WALLER, Miss Deborah Darlene, of Richmond, departed this life January 25, 2009. She is survived by three sisters, Lucille Price, Lois Small (Robert) and Annie Davis; two brothers, Woodrow Waller and James Mercer (Beth); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, among them a devoted friend, Anita Wood. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where funeral service will be held Saturday, January 31 at 1 p.m. Rev. Linda Jarfari officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
June Marie Russell Waller, 72, of Max Meadows died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at her residence. Funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Cope officiating. She was born May 2, 1936, in Ivanhoe, daughter of the late Conley and Agnes Weatherman Russell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Waller; and a sister, Elizabeth Sparks. Survivors include two daughters, Vickie Barker Chandler of McHenry, Ill., and Diane Aldred of Galax; one sister, Janet Akers of Max Meadows; two brothers and sisters-on-law, Jack and Marlene Russell of Rural Hall, N.C., Harry "Buncey" and Edna Russell of Bristol; four grandchildren and spouses, Mindy and Kenny Chaffin, Shelly and Christian Smith, Sarah and Robert Behne and Ashley Aldred; four great-grandchildren, Micah, Kylei, Marlee and Tandom; special friends, Carol Coleman and Kay Anderson; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to be made to Twin County Hospice, P.O. Box 106, Galax, Va. 24333. Reese Funeral Home of Austinville is in charge of arrangements. |
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. |
will be held Tuesday at 12 p.m. in Salisbury National Cemetery. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City is in charge. |
George A. Welt Sr. PORTSMOUTH - Services for George A. Welt Sr. will be held at 1 p.m. today in Central Baptist Church. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Charities |
s will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association of DC/MD/VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855., Charities |
Willard E. Van Sickle |
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Joan Rae Williams PORTSMOUTH - Joan Rae Garthright Williams, devoted wife, mother and "Mimi," died Jan. 27, 2009. Joan Rae, a native of Portsmouth, was the daughter of the late Gordon Burney Garthright and the late Olive Vera Newton and stepfather Loyd Newton. She was a member of the Class of 1955 of Woodrow Wilson High School, a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority of which she was a recipient of the Outstanding Girl of the Year Award and a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and its Prayer Chain. Joan Rae was predeceased by her beloved Nanaw and special aunts, Ginny Harman and Mattie Lou Smusz. Joan Rae enjoyed organizing her Christmas "Shop Til You Drop" bus trips to Reading, Pa. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Jimmy Williams; her children, Lt. Col. Jay Williams and wife Paige of Lexington, Va., Janet Williams Slough of Rocky Mount, Va.; five grandchildren, Merryn Bishop Williams, Trey Williams, Olivia Adair Williams, Lindsey Rae Slough and Lauren Renee Slough; eight cousins, Cynthia H. Skinner, Judy W. Lewis, Mary Gay W. Batton, Gerry W. Melton, Betty W. Gard, Tina Smusz, Teddy Smusz and Patricia G. Wood; uncles, Calvin Harman and Ted Smusz; brother-in-law, G. Eugene Williams; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Centenary United Methodist Church by the Rev. Ellen W. Comstock and Dr. L. Wilbur Kersey. Entombment to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Chesapeake. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk. Memorial donations may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church, Caring Committee, 3312 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23703. Special thanks extended to all of her friends and family for their love and care given. God Bless., Charities |
In Loving Memory of Cecilia G. WILLIS Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, She has been with the Lord and her dear mother for two years but is still in the hearts and minds of all of us who treasured having the opportunity to have her in our lives., We Miss Her Dearly,, Bo, Gordon and Peige, Charities |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-254-3000., Charities |
Dr. Henry Patterson Worrell of Marion, S.C., died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2009. Funeral service was held Monday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Marion, S.C. A graveside service was held at 4 p.m. at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church in Murrell's Inlet, S.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Henry and Helen West Worrell. Survivors include his wife, Hallett Jones Worrell; two children, Laura Worrell Hutto and husband, Scott Webster Hutto, and Thomas Reed Worrell; two grandchildren, Sarah Webster Hutto and Matthew Reeves Hutto; and siblings, Nan Worrell Mellette, Linda Worrell Godbold and Joseph Miles Worrell. Richardson Funeral Home in Marion, S.C., was in charge of the arrangements. |
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