ADAMS, Betty Lois, 77, of Petersburg, died on Thursday, February 19, 2009. She was a member of West End Baptist Church and a retired school teacher. She is survived by her husband, Rev. LeRoy Adams; children, Sheila A. Horton and husband, Lanny, of Culpeper, Va., and Michael L. Adams and wife, Terry, of Budapest, Hungary; grandchildren, Rebecca Clayson and husband, Nick, Robert Adams, and Alexander Adams; brother, Rev. Charles W. Arrowood and wife, Betty, of Charlotte, N.C.; and sister, Susia Weaver of Gastonia, N.C. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at West End Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Coan Baptist Church in Heathsville, Va., at a later date. The Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
ALLEN, Willie Roosevelt Sr., 78, of Charles City, Va., departed this life on Thursday, February 19, 2009. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later. |
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Randall Gene "Butch" Arnold, 63, of Mount Airy, and husband of Susan Thacker Arnold, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born in Smyth County, July 13, 1945, to the late Joseph Bruce and Virginia Taylor Arnold. He was a graduate of Marion High School and Marion Junior College. He received his undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University and his Masters of Education from North Carolina A&T University. He was an educator for 35 years in the Davidson County School System, where he was a teacher, assistant principal, and principal at Tyro Middle School. He then worked until retirement at the Davidson County School System Administrative Office where he was director of purchasing and business operations and later became executive director of fiscal affairs. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, where he was church treasurer, Men's Group treasurer and trustee. Surviving are his wife, Susan Thacker Arnold of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer (J.J.) and Jason Yarbrough of Lexington, N.C.; three grandchildren, Alex, Ethan, and Seth Yarbrough; mother-in-law, Nancy Jane Thacker of Mount Airy; children by marriage, Sarah Qualkenbush of Mocksville, N.C., and Elizabeth Norris and her spouse, Brian, of Lexington, N.C.; grandchildren by marriage, Madison and Jacob Qualkenbush and Lydia Norris; four sisters, Mickey Arnold of Advance, N.C.; Anne Arnold of Atkins, Judy Dishner of Marion, and Janice Martin and her spouse, Bob, of Atkins; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Donald Arnold, one sister-in-law, Betty Arnold, and one niece, Kelly Martin Calahan. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church with the service conducted by the Rev. Bud Cameron and the Rev. J. Dwight Cartner with burial to follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. The family received friends at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy on Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to the Salem United Methodist Church Building Fund; 124 Myers Drive, Mount Airy, N.C. 27030. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com. Moody Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
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BALDWIN, Asa W., 64 died February 18, 2009 in Richmond, Va. Funeral services are pending and will be handled by H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Norfolk Chapel. |
Ms. Cindy Marie Baldwin, age 39 of the Baptist Valley section of Cedar Bluff, Va., formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away Sat., Feb. 14, 2009 in a Bristol, Tenn. hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Richlands, Va., and was the daughter of Joe and Dorothy Colley Baldwin of the Baptist Valley section of Cedar Bluff, Va. She had made her home in the Cedar Bluff and Roanoke area most of her life and had worked for the Salem VA Credit Union in Salem, Va. She was a Richlands High School Class of 1987 graduate. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Floyd and Grace Colley; and paternal grandparents, Leck and Edna Baldwin. Survivors, in addition to her parents, are: one brother: Floyd "Bobby" Baldwin of Glen Burnie, Md.; beloved cat: Munchie; special care givers: Staff of the Total Home Care Hospice including Tammy, Missy, Rhonda, Christine, and Brenda; and several uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Funeral services for Cindy Marie Baldwin were conducted Tues., Feb. 17, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Max Linkous and Rev. Tommy Colley officiating. Interment followed at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers were: Rodney Lawson, Mike Rasnake, Chris Rasnake, Ellis Cole, Ken Crabtree and Randy Colley. Honorary pallbearers were: special uncles, Claude Colley, Junior Colley, Don Colley, Ray Colley, Raymond Colley, Tommy Colley, Cecil Stump, Virgil Baldwin, and Roy Baldwin. Friends called from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Tues. morning at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity or church of your choice. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. |
Percell Banks ELIZABETH CITY - Percell "Cool Breeze" Banks, 74, died Feb. 14, 2009. A funeral will be held today at 1 p.m. in St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge. |
Shortt Barnett Eva "Merl" Shortt Barnett, age 72 of Paducah, Ky., formerly of Tazewell, Va., passed away Sat., Feb. 14, 2009. Born Feb. 8, 1937 in Buchanan County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Luther Shortt and Margarett Shortt Lowe. She was a retired employee of Tazewell Community Hospital. She enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Billy Joe Barrett; her second husband, Tommy Barnett; one brother, Hobert Shortt; and one sister, Louise Carter. She is survived by two daughters, Daisy Kestner of Bluewell, W.Va., and Jenny Stephens and husband, Jeff, of Paducah, Ky.; two sons, Larry Barrett of Pocahontas and Billy Barrett and wife, Linda, of Princeton, W.Va.; ten grandchildren, Stevie Looney, Daniel Looney, Dean Stephens, Eva Barrett, Billy Barrett, Clifton Johnson, Becky Johnson, Joe Johnson, Geneva McCraw and Cindy Spears; special friend, Irene Glover of Tazewell; and special cat, Tiger. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wed., Feb. 18, 2009 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, Va., with Rev. Danny Puckett officiating. Burial will follow in the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery at Richlands, Va. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family received friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tues., Feb. 17, at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com. Singleton Funeral Service is serving the Barnett family. |
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Rebecca R. Basnight NORFOLK - Rebecca Princess Raines "Becky" Basnight sadly passed away Feb. 17, 2009. She was a native of Norfolk. Becky enjoyed gardening, decorating and spending time with family but her greatest pleasure comes from memories of the time spent with her daughter, Ashley. Her loving passionate life will always be remembered. Left to cherish her loving memory, her daughter, Ashley; mother, Delores; stepfather, CH Wallace; sister, Debbie McClain and husband Stewart; brother, Wes Raines and wife Patty; nephews, Kyle and Sam McClain; cousin, Mattie McClain; and many other cousins and family members in and out of state. We find comfort knowing that Becky is with the Lord. The family will receive friends in Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, for viewing Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. and the funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Charities |
Deaconess Corine Beasley of 23718 Old Vaughan Road, Dinwiddie, departed this life early Wednesday morning, Feb. 18, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Dinwiddie County and the daughter of the late Joseph and Susie Coleman. She joined the Gravel Run Baptist Church at an early age and served many years on the usher board. She continued to serve as an active member of the Deaconess and Missionary ministries. She also served on the Hospitality Committee. She was the mother of the church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Leroy Beasley; sons, Freddie Beasley, Charlie Beasley, David Beasley; and daughter, Sylvia Collier. She leaves to cherish her memory: six daughters, Ruth Thomas, Sarah Tucker (Thomas), Faye Pride (Winfred), Mary Wynn (Broadus), Eva Parham (Stanley) and Janette Jones (Overton); four sons, Joseph Beasley (Dorothy), Rossy Beasley (Willianna), William Beasley (Carlean), and James Beasley (Linda), all of Dinwiddie; two daughters-in-law, Shirley Beasley of Petersburg, Va., and Louise Owens of Dinwiddie; one brother, Earl Coleman of Syracuse, N.Y.; four sisters, Addie Simon of Los Angeles, Calif., Ann Hurst (Walter) of Philadelphia, Pa., Mabel Chapman of Syracuse, N.Y., and Mamie Wyatt of Charlottesville, Va.; one brother-in-law, Garland Myrick (Bernice) of Petersburg; and one sister-in-law, Sallie Myrick of Prince George, Va.; 41 granchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, including cherished Pastor and First Lady, The Revs. Larry and Cynthia Brown, and the entire Deaconess Ministry of Gravel Run Baptist Church, among them one special and devoted, Lillie Jones. A funeral service will be conducted at noon Monday from the Gravel Run Baptist Church, Dinwiddie County, with Dr. Larry D. Brown Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The remains will rest at the church at 10:45 a.m. Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at the above residence at 11 a.m. Remains rest at the Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
Mr. Boyd M. Beasley Sr., 69, died suddenly on Thursday, February 12, 2009. Services were held at Vaughn-GuynnMcGrady Funeral home in Hillsville, Va. Boyd was laid to rest in the Thomas A. Beasley Cemetery. Son of the late Darcy and Sylvia Beasley, Boyd was born in Welch, W.Va. but lived most of his life in Virginia. He was raised on the family farm in Hillsville, Va., and after graduation from high school, Boyd headed off to the Army and then to King College to pursue an undergraduate degree. In 1964, Boyd married Gail Young Funderburk. They had three wonderful children, two daughters, Lauren and Darcy, and one son, Boyd Jr. After starting his career in banking, Boyd earned a Master's degree in Banking from LSU. Working for nearly 40 years in the banking industry, Boyd and his family lived in Washington and Winston Salem, N.C. and Richlands and Waynesboro, Va. During his time in Waynesboro, Boyd was a charter member of the Fall Foliage Festival Board of Directors. After retiring from the banking world, Mr. Beasley and Gail moved, in 2006, from Waynesboro to Winterville, N.C. to be nearer to family. He was as comfortable working outdoors as he had been working in a boardroom. Whether it was antiquing, golfing or playing poker, Boyd was most at home spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed sharing stories of his adventures over a cup of coffee with an old friend or with a stranger he had just met. Most of all, Boyd enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and filling their heads with laughter and song. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Gail Funderburk Beasley, of Winterville, N.C.; daughter, Lauren B. Cooper and husband, Rodney, of St. Augustine, Fla.; son, Boyd M. Beasley Jr. and his fianc�e, Charlene Felstead, of San Francisco, Calif.; daughter, Darcy B. Adee and husband, Kevin, of Winterville, N.C.; grandchildren, Ariel and Hayley Cooper, Drake and Blaire Adee, stepgrandson, Jacob Adee; sisters, Thelma B. Pippin and husband, Kenneth, of Glen Burnie, Md., Joleen B. Kyle and husband, Joe, of Canton, Ga., Carol B. Martin and husband, Robert, of Dublin, Va.; sister-inlaw, Alva Beasley, wife of deceased brother, Odell, of Hillsville, Va.; many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial donations may be given in honor of Boyd Beasley Sr. to Thomas Beasley Cemetery, c/o Effie Thompson, Treas., 242 Killinger Creek Rd., Rural Retreat, Va. 24368., Charities |
Eldridge J. Beckner, 82, of Salem, Va., passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
s 11 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Franklin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Charities |
Stella "Sue" Irene Blevins, 85, of Palatka, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at Palatka Health Care Center following an extended illness. Born May 14, 1923 in White Top, she had been a resident of Palatka since 1976 coming from Marion. She was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Palatka. She was one of the greatest prayer warriors who ever lived. It was as if she had a direct line to heaven. If you asked her to pray for you, you could consider it done. She was an avid gardener with a green thumb "clean up to her elbow." She was an amazing woman, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceding her in death are her husband, Jacob Astor Blevins, a son, Teddy Charles Blevins, her parents, Dewey and Mary Blevins, numerous brothers and sisters, and a grandson, Jacob G. Blevins. Survivors include her five sons, Jackie Blevins Sr. of Keystone Heights, Astor "Noonie" Blevins and wife, Freda, of Saltville, Steve Blevins and wife, Sue, of Abingdon, Scotty Blevins and wife, Kim, of Chilhowie, and Jackie Blevins Jr. of Palatka; two daughters, Linda Freese and husband, Philip, of East Palatka and Tina O'Neal and husband, Jerry, of Palatka; two sisters, Ann Edwards of White Top, and Margaret Burchem of Woodlawn; 17 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. A graveside service will be conducted at 12 p.m. on Monday at the Azen Cemetery in Konnarock. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. |
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Richard L. Bock, 64, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 at his home in Chilhowie. After an accident in 2004, he was left a quadriplegic; however, his spirit was never broken. He fought a courageous and optimistic fight to live that inspired and touched many lives. He will be forever missed. Survivors include many loved ones, including his wife of 40 years, Cheryl Bock; three children, Michael Bock and wife, Heather, and their son, Hootie, of Conifer, Col., Tim Bock and wife, Laura, and their son, Nathan, of Meadowview, and Katherine Hayton and husband, Stacy, of Jonesborough, Tenn.; his mother, Margaret Bock of Howland, Ohio; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bert and Margaret Jamison of Colorado Springs, Col.; sister, Marilyn Parise and husband, Donald, of Howland, Ohio; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Larry and Vickie Jamison of Colorado Springs, Col.; and nephews and nieces, David Parise, Donald Parise, Lisa Wells, Daniel Parise, and Melanie Darnell. In the family's desire to honor Richard's wishes, no funeral service will be held. The family requests that in lieu of flowers charitable contributions may be sent to Shepherd Center, A Catastrophic Care Hospital, 2020 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30309 Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main Street, Abingdon, was in charge of arrangements. |
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BRANN, Myrtis Puryear, 86, of Reedville, Va., passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2009. She was a member of Tibitha Church of God, Reedville, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Franklin Brann. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Brann Price and husband, Brent, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Sandra Brann Jett of Richmond, Va.; one son, William D. Brann of Richmond, Va.; three sisters; Catherine Kimbrough of Gordonsville, Va., Virginia Morris and husband, Elmo, of Virgalina, Va., and Clara Wimmer of Raleigh, N.C.; and six grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Faulkner Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Burgess, Va., on Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Tibitha Church of God, Reedville, Va., on Sunday, February 22, at 2 p.m. Burial to follow at Roseland Cemetery, Reedville, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Tibitha Church of God, P.O. Box 167, Reedville, Va. 22539. Online remembrances may be made at faulknerfamilyfuneralhome.com. |
BRIGGS, Elouise McPherson, 85, of Westminster Canterbury Retirement Community, Richmond, departed this life on February 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Adolphus Briggs Sr.; and stepson, Anthony Sanford Briggs. She is survived by her three children, Edwin Gerald Briggs, Lillian Rebecca Briggs and Marella Mac Briggs; two stepsons, William Adolphus Briggs Jr. and Henry Harrison Briggs; 19 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. A service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of the memory of Elouise M. Briggs to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 3602 Hawthorne Ave., Richmond, Va. 23222. Arrangements by Bliley's-Central. |
employee. He was a dedicated member of Sawyers Creek Baptist Church where he was a former deacon. He was an avid gardener and always enjoyed sharing his bounty with others. Mr. Brinkley was known for his delicious homemade pickles he made every summer. He loved people, never met a stranger and kept a smile on his face up until the bitter end of his battle with cancer. His family and friends were his true joy and happiness. Our sincere thanks to Dr. Paul Conkling of Virginia Oncology and the oncology nurses and staff that rendered excellent care and compassion during the past several months. Also thanks to the great Hospice staff that brought comfort to him during his last days. A funeral will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Sawyers Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Stevens and the Rev. Phil Grasty officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence, 336 North 34 Highway, Camden, NC 27921. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Sawyers Creek Baptist Church New Building Fund, 214 Sawyers Creek Road, Camden, NC 27921. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, is assisting the Brinkley family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at, Charities |
2 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
s 2 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009, Toler Family Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Va. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
BUTLER, Howard Washington Jr., passed away February 20, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife, Agnes Butler; daughter, Robin Butler; granddaughter, Ashley Boice; brother, Ed Butler; sister, Betty Butler; and many nieces and nephews. Howard served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1943 to 1946, where he taught nighttime navigation by the stars while he was stationed in White Sands, New Mexico. He was a graduate of the University of Richmond School of Business. His career started at the Southern States Cooperative in the mail room, where he met the love of his life. With his hard work and dedication, he eventually became the vice president of human resources and retired in 1986. Howard's hobby was handmaking grandfather clocks, eventually making 28 of them. The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., on Sunday, February 22, from 4 to 7 p.m., and where a funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, with entombment to follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. |
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Norman Sam Carter, 82, of Danville, Va., passed away on Friday, February 20, 2009. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va., Charities |
A funeral service for Mrs. Vashti J. Cassell will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at St. Paul's Baptist Church, 4247 Creighton Road, Richmond, Va, with The Rev. Dr. Lance Watson, pastor. Pastor Russell and The Rev. Sylvia Medley of Scott's Run Community Church of West Virginia, will be officiating and The Rev. Gail Jones of St. Paul's Baptist Church, Richmond, assisting. The interment will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum. Cards and letters of condolence may be sent to the funeral establishment c/o Dr. Macgorine Cassell. Dr. Cassell may be contacted at (304) 685-7013 or Vashti Cassell Anthony at (804) 275-7072. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Cassell online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
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CAVE, Mr. Paul Winfrey, 75, died Thursday, February 19, 2009 in Farmville, Va. He was born November 2, 1933 to Charles Wesley and Bessie Hurt Cave in New Canton, Va. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Peggy Shupe Cave; his three children, Cynthia Louise Cave of Suffolk, Va., Charles Mark Cave and wife, Patricia Gail Yeatts Cave of Farmville and Kimberly Virginia Cave of Richmond; his grandchildren, Michelle Nicole Cave of Williamsburg, Sarah Elizabeth Cave and Charlotte Marian Dalton Cave of Farmville. Mr. Cave attended University of Richmond. He was signed to play professional baseball by the Boston Braves and played in their minor league clubs for 10 years. Since coming to Farmville in 1959, he has been an active member of Farmville Baptist Church. He enjoyed his activities with the Prince Edward County Ruritan Club. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. He was employed with Johns Equipment Co. later known as Mid-Atlantic Irrigation Company. A funeral service will be held Sunday, February 22, 2009, 4 p.m. at Farmville Baptist Church with interment in Westview Cemetery. Family will receive friends Saturday evening from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Puckett Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Farmville Baptist Church, Fuqua School, Prince Edward County Rescue Squad or to Patrick Henry Boys Home. Puckett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
CHATHAM, RONALD DUANE, 57, of Williamsburg, Va., formerly of Richmond, Va., passed away February 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Iona M. Chatham. He is survived by his father, Herbert L. Chatham; brother, Gary L. Chatham and his wife, Joyce; nephew and niece, Matthew and Michelle Chatham; sister, Linda Chatham, all of Richmond, Va.; and his chocolate lab, Buddy. Ron served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. He was retired from Anheuser Busch in Williamsburg after 24 years of service. He was a member of the IBT Union, Local 95. Ron was a mason at St. John Masonic Lodge No. 36, a member of Richmond Magic Club and the International Chess Federation. Blues music and art were his passions. A celebration of his life will be held in Williamsburg on Thursday, February 26, at the Teamsters Union Local 95 Hall, 7294 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, Va., from 3 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice House of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, Virginia 23188. |
CHILDRESS, Bessie S., 85, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord February 19, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband, Wallace G. Childress. Survivors include two sons, David W. Bradley and James R. Bradley; three stepdaughters, Dorothy Hall, Kathleen Beck and Margaret Rivenbark; two sisters, Virginia Heath and Elizabeth Carter; and two granddaughters, Jessica Bradley and Christina Bradley. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's- Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. |
will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2009, at Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church, 8402 Brock Bridge Road in Laurel, Md., with Father John Wielebski officiating. Memorials may be made to Mary Clark, 236 Elkton South, Laurel, Md. 20724., Charities |
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Feb 20, 2009 Claude Elliott Doyle, 71, of 16765 A.L. Philpott Highway, Martinsville, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at Fork Mountain Adult Rest Home, Rocky Mount. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Orena H. Hairston Orena H. Hairston, 84, of 164 Price-Hairston Lane, Martinsville, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. |
Ronald Eugene Coleman Sr., 68, of Lynchburg, Va., died Thursday, February 19, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424., Charities |
Colene Blevins Combs, 81, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was born in Washington County on Nov. 9, 1927 to the late Victor L. and Sarah Widner Blevins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lewis Combs, two brothers, Earl Blevins and Marvin Blevins, and a sister, Mae Blevins. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was a lifetime member of Grosses Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Bobby Combs and wife, Donna, of Chilhowie; two daughters, Linda Larmer and husband, Bill, of Chilhowie, and Brenda Rice, of Chilhowie; one brother, Gilbert Blevins, of Marion; one sister, Marie Billings and husband, Walter, of Abingdon; her grandchildren, April Lyles, Joy Hall, Kyle Heffinger, Maria Caudill, Sarah Hanrahan, Angela Miller, Jon Combs, Bill Larmer, Amy Larmer, Heather Holmes; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Darrell Lambert officiating. The family received friends Thursday from 5 until 8 p.m. at the church. A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Grosses Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers were appreciated or memorial contributions can be made to the Grosses Creek Baptist Church, 250 Flatwood Acres Rd., Chilhowie, VA 24319 or to the Saltville Rescue Squad Inc., P.O. Box D, Saltville, VA 24370. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. |
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CORNELL, Louis F., 70, of Chesterfield, died Friday, February 20, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Sonja T. Cornell; a son, Destiny Cornell; two brothers, Carlton C. and Douglas R. Cornell; two grand-children, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Cornell was an avid bowler with the Swingin' Seniors, a U.S. Navy veteran and a singing member of the Manchester Moose Lodge #699. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. on Monday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mooseheart, c/o of Moose Charities, 155 South International Drive, Mooseheart, Illinois 60539. |
Mary Frances Couch died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morris & Son Funeral Home. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Park. She was employed for 30-plus years at Allied Chemical, Fibers Division. She loved to have breakfast at McDonald's in Chester and Chesterfield Meadows. She loved to listen to music and boogie. She never met a stranger and provided a halfway house for folks coming to the Richmond area from Ivanhoe during the early 1950s that were looking for employment. She was preceded in death by her parents, James J. Monahan and Ruth Monahan Adkins; husband, Ralph B. Couch; two brothers, Coy Monahan and Jimmy Monahan; and two sisters, Kathryn Alley and Doris Stoneman. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ed and Brenda Goodson Galax, Thomas "Steve" and Susan Couch of Midlothian; grandchildren, Kirk Goodson and wife, Lea Ann, of King, N.C., Kris Ann Cannaday and husband, Todd, of Galax, Tara Couch Crites and husband, Alan, of Grandy, N.C., Ryan Couch and wife, Nicole, of Midlothian, Virginia Couch and Tiffany Couch, both of Richmond; great-grandchildren, Reid, Ty, Gavin, Leah, Taylor, Kayleigh, Jacob, Aiden, Chloe, Jillian and Brenna; two sisters, Beatrice Underwood of Ivanhoe, Connie Wardlaw and husband, Paul, of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; aunt, Hazel Combs of Maryland; special and devoted niece, Barbara Rost; and many other devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Kingsland Baptist Church in Richmond or Fairview United Methodist Church in Ivanhoe, both of which she was a member. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.jtmorris.com. J.T. Morris & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Chesterfield Chapel in Chester, was in charge of the arrangements. |
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Kimberly Goforth Dantzler, 49, of Draper, Va., passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2009. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski, Va., Charities |
George Elwood Davidson Sr., 68, of Austinville died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009. Abiding by his wishes, his body was cremated and a service of remembrance will be private. He was born April 24, 1940, in Carroll County, son of the late William Pierce and Carrie Jones Davidson. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Shirley Phipps Davidson of Austinville; two sisters-in-law, Connie Phipps of Austinville and Freda Barnes of Nemours, W.Va.; two nieces, Toni Barnes of Nemours, W.Va., and Terry Durham of Newport News; and special friend, Doug Agee of Nemours, W.Va. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville was in charge of the arrangements. |
s 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at Horsepasture Christian Church, Ridgeway. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services., Charities |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Nineveh Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Roy Heinlen officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Charities |
DUNCAN, Margie Loveline, daughter of the late Robert and Bessie King of Austinsville, Va., went to meet the Lord on February 19, 2009. She is survived by her husband, James E. Duncan, owner of Christian Sound in Richmond; son, Jamie and wife, Loria; grandson, Zackary, all of Chester. Mrs. Duncan is also survived by two brothers, Joe and Bobby King of Austinsville, Va.; two sisters, Alma Lois Snyder and Alice Faye Jones and husband, Frank, all of Richmond. Her devoted niece from Fries, Va., Lowana Burcham, who was like a sister to her, and husband, Rex. Margie, also known as "Love" by her family and close friends, was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. Always encouraging, Margie was the drive and influence that helped her husband, Jim, become a successful businessman, and was a great motivation to her son. Our loss is truly Heaven's gain. The family asks that in lieu of cards and flowers, to please make charitable donations to either the Chesterfield Animal Shelter or Hospice of Virginia. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
Eaton, Nadine C. - Nadine C. Eaton Nadine C. Eaton, age 84, of Fredericksburg, died Wed., February 18, 2009 at Mary Washington Hospital. Mrs. Eaton was the widow .... |
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Feb 20, 2009 Elaine Gayle Lippencott, 60, of Fieldale, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, N.C. She was born in Roanoke on Nov. 23, 1948, to Harold Mottesheard of Hopewell and Christine Parker Mottesheard. She was preceded in death by her mother. She was a laboratory technician at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden. Surviving, in addition to her father, are her husband, Donald E. Lippencott of the home; two sons, B.J. Lippencott of Ridgeway and Christopher Lippencott of Roanoke; a daughter, Tish Lippencott of Goldsboro, N.C.; two sisters, Diana Wray of Chester and Carrie Branch of Hopewell; and a grandaughter. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett with the Rev. Larry House officiating. Burial will be in Henry Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 3907, Martinsville, Va. 24115. |
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s will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2009, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Woody officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Fairview Cemetery Association or the Buchanan Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 21, 2009, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000., Charities |
FALCONER, Thomas Martin, age 85, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009. He was preceded in death by a daughter and four brothers. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Doris Devore Falconer; a daughter, Susan Lesley Falconer of Richmond; and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth H. Falconer of Chester. He is also survived by five nephews and three nieces. A World War II veteran, Mr. Falconer retired from Markel Insurance Company after 37 years and operated his own insurance business for several years. He was a charter and active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a member of Richmond on the James Sertoma Club, and was a former District Governor of that organization. Mr. Falconer also served as a state and national officer of the Travelers Protective Association. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 21, at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 2315 Parham Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229; Tuckahoe Rescue Squad, 1101 Horsepen Rd., Richmond, Va. 23226; or Medi Hospice, 8100 Three Chopt Rd., Suite 226, Richmond, Va. 23229-4833. |
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FLORES, Patricia Faye, 37, died February 17, 2009. Survived by children, Andrew Flores, Joseph Hernandez and Jorge Gomez; father and stepmother, Donald and Mabel Toney; and three sisters, Sandra Akers, Judy Dalton and Katie Humphries. Services private. |
Ms. Rachel LeAnna Fortner, age 27, of Cedar Bluff, Va., passed away Wed., Feb. 11, 2009 in an Atlanta, Ga., hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Richlands, Va., and was the daughter of Ray and Sue Radcliffe Fortner of Cedar Bluff, Va. She had made her home in the Cedar Bluff area most of her life and was currently employed by the Russell County Public School System as a math teacher for 3rd through 6th grade at Elk Garden. She was a graduate of Lebanon High School Class of 2000 and had received her Bachelor's Degree in 2007 from Virginia Intermont College. She was a member of Community Heights Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to her parents, are: two sisters: Katrina Danielle Smith and husband, Matthew, of Radford, Va., Tara Faline Fortner of Cedar Bluff, Va.; nephew: Arkhum Smith; niece: Neissis Smith; loving companion: Brandon Vance; paternal grandfather: Charles Fortner of Claypool Hill, Va. Funeral services for Rachel LeAnna Fortner were conducted Sat., Feb. 14, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at the Community Heights Baptist Church in Wardell, Va., with the Rev. Vonley Pruitt officiating. Interment followed at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers were: Justin Wade, W.J. Cole, Greg Copen, Rick Colley, Chris Dye, and Brian Hale. Friends called after 6:00 p.m. Fri., Feb. 13, at the Community Heights Baptist Church in Wardell, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rachel Fortner Memorial Fund, c/o Carter Bank & Trust in Cedar Bluff, Va. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com . |
s will be conducted from Franklin Memorial Park 3 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2009, with Chaplin Joe Collins officiating. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Charities |
Mr. Herman Gabbard, age 85, of Richlands, Va., passed away Wed., Feb. 11, 2009, at Tazewell, Va., following an extended illness. Born at Logan, W.Va., he was the son of the late Tilford and Lavina Caudill Gabbard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant sister, June Gabbard, and four brothers, Max, Monroe, Clifford and Gene Gabbard. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family in his generation. He was a retired coal miner and member of the U.M.W.A. Mr. Gabbard enjoyed working on old cars especially A Models. Mr. Gabbard is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mrs. Irene Gabbard; one daughter, Linda K. Browning and husband, Donald, of Gaffney, S.C.; two grandsons, Donald (Butch) Browning, Jr. and wife, Shirley, of Richlands, Va., and Willie (Chip) Browning and wife, Wendy, of Gaffney, S.C.; three great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Herman Gabbard were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Sat., Feb. 14, 2009, at the Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff, Va., with Rev. Sam Altizer and Rev. Marvin Nipper officiating. Burial followed in the Greenhills Memory Gardens Cemetery at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers were family and friends. The family received friends at the Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff, Va., from 6-9 p.m. Fri., Feb. 13. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com Singleton Funeral Service served the Gabbard Family. |
Gladys M. Gallop BURLINGTON - Gladys Marie Outlaw Gallop, 54, died in her residence. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church, Burlington. Wilder's Funeral Home, Aulander, is in charge. |
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Feb 20, 2009 Garfield Handy, 83, of Ridgeway, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at the Golden Living Center in Martinsville. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
Willie Howard Gerald NORFOLK - Willie Howard Gerald passed away Feb. 9, 2009 after a short illness. Born in Norfolk, he was a former member of Bethlehem Church of Christ Disciples. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and attended Norfolk State University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a state employee. "Howard," as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was predeceased by his father, Stellie Gerald and grandparents, William and Sarah Boone. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Elsie Gerald; his son, Beron; daughter-in-law, Sherrie; grandsons, Breon Jr. and Jaden Gerald; former wife, Diane B. Gerald; cousins, devoted friends and classmates. The family appreciates all acts of kindness during the illness and passing of our loved one. A private entombment is planned. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge., Charities |
Cecilio R. Gonzales NORFOLK - Cecilio Roman Gonzales, 70, of Meadow Creek Road, passed away Feb. 15, 2009, in his home. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a retired merchant seaman. He attended St. Pius X Catholic Church. He is survived by four daughters, Denise Roman, Debraah Roman, Diane Roman and Darlene Roman; a son, Daniel Roman; 31 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived two sisters, Gloria Roman and Carmen Roman and a brother, Manuel Roman. The family will receive friends in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral will held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CHKD., Charities |
Cleo Walton Gordon, 86, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, February 20, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
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Feb 20, 2009 The funeral for Grace Rakes Dalton, 89, of Stuart, who died Feb. 17, 2009, was held Thursday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Revs. Wayne Moore and Jim Churchwell officiating. Burial was in Patrick Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Steven Gunter, Roger Gunter, Ted Dalton, Matt Dalton, Lester Craig Jr., Mike Craig, Wayne Craig and Ryan Gunter. |
Sandra Frances Atwood Gravley, 57, of Pulaski died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at her residence. Funeral service was held Friday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Mike Bond, Tommy Ramsey and Richard Holmes officiating. Interment was in Highland Memory Gardens at Dublin. She was born Sept. 4, 1951, in Giles County. She was a member of the New Life Tabernacle in Pulaski for 30 years. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry D. Spicer; father, Edd C. Atwood; and a brother, Perry Atwood. Survivors include her husband, Laythan R. Gravley of the home; a son, Nathanael Lee Gravley and Jessica of Pulaski; a daughter, Melissa Saunders of Pulaski; mother, Frances V. Atwood of Narrows; a brother, James C. Atwood of Christiansburg; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Georgia and Jack Jones of Narrows, Linda and Willis Farmer of Hiwassee, Debbie Atwood and Shirley Atwood, both of Narrows; a granddaughter, Arianna Gravley of Pulaski; a stepdaughter, Sandra Lovern of Pulaski; and several nieces and nephews. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
GREEN, Annie, 91, Aylett, Va., died February 18, 2009. Beloved mother of Stanley Green. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Providence Baptist Church, Aylett, Va. Remains can be viewed one hour prior to service at church. Interment church cemetery. Arrangements by Cedell Brooks Funeral Home, Port Royal, Va. Guest book available at brooksfuneralhome.com. |
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Elbert P. "Griff" Griffith, 72, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born May 8, 1936 in Grayson County. He was the son of the late Robert Winfield Griffith and Pansy Ozella Hurt Griffith Phipps. He was retired from the U.S. Army with service in the 82nd Airborne Division and the 5th Special Forces Group Airborne and served five tours in the Vietnam conflict. After retirement from the Army, he worked as a deputy sheriff with the Smyth County Sheriff's Department and as a corrections officer with Marion Correctional Treatment Center in Marion. He was a member of the Chilhowie Masonic Lodge No. 250, Kazim Shriners, and a 32 Degree Scottish Rite, SJ. He was also a member of the DAV, VFW, and a steadfast Democrat. He was a member of the Brookside Baptist Church, Sugar Grove. He enjoyed gardening and sharing the fruits of his harvest with others. He is preceded in death by five brothers, Robert Winfield Griffith Jr., Samuel Terry Griffith, Garnett Howard Griffith, Theodore Eugene Hurt, and Bobby Lawrence Griffith. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Phyllis Neitch Griffith of Marion; one son, Jeffrey Eugene Griffith and wife, Dawn, of Chilhowie; two daughters, Judy Lynn Griffith Golden and husband, Roger, of Lexington, Ky., and Sabrina Jayne Griffith Rose of Marion; six grandchildren, Heather Renee Puckett Covington and husband, Thomas, Candace Lacey Odell Long, Lauren Paige Golden, Sydney Lynn Golden, Richard Victor Griffith, and Tyler Ryan Rose; two great-grandchildren, Alexis Kate Covington and Ian Christopher Long; and four sisters, Emma Clay Griffith King of Princeton, N.J., Winnie Loretta Griffith Stacey and husband, Ken, of Atlanta, Ga., Mary Ruth Griffith Bonham and husband, Paul, of Winston Salem, N.C., and Martha Jane Griffith Carson and husband, Bill, of Northfield, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Don Medley and the Rev. Wade Jackson officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted by Chilhowie Masonic Lodge #250 A.F. & A.M. Graveside services will be conducted Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. at South Fork Cemetery in Marion, where military rites will be conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 p.m. until time of the service. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Southfork Cemetery Fund, c/o Paul Sturgill, 406 Mosswood Lane, Marion, VA 24354. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
Elizabeth M. Grimstead VIRGINIA BEACH - Elizabeth Madge Grimstead, 91, of Dunkirk, Md., died Feb. 19, 2009. Burial will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Princess Anne Memorial Park. Rausch Funeral Home, Owings, Md., is in charge. |
William Baise Haga, 87, of Abbotts Creek Care and Rehabilitation, formerly of Marion, died Sunday, Feb. 15, at Abbotts Creek, N.C. He was born in Smyth County, Feb. 28, 1921, to Aquilla Jackson Haga and Cora Jane Hash Haga. He was retired from McLean Trucking. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Pansy Haga, who passed away in 1992. Surviving are: one son, William L. Haga Sr. and wife, Phyllis, of Siler City, N.C.; one daughter, Carol Bates and husband, James Sanfred Bates Jr. of Winston-Salem, N.C.; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bud Lowe officiating. Burial will be in Slemp Cemetery, Sugar Grove, at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, conducted by the Rev. Andrew Hill. The family will receive friends at Davidson Funeral Home immediately following the service. Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net. Davidson Funeral Home of Lexington, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. |
HAMEL, Douglas J., departed this life February 8, 2009. He is survived by a devoted friend, Claudette Miles; two brothers, Edward of Texas and Harold Hamel of Pennsylvania; one sister, Claudia Williams of New Hampshire. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where viewing will be held (today) at 2 p.m., followed by funeral rites at 3 p.m. Interment Quantico National Cemetery. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities |
will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Olive Branch Cemetery by the Rev. Ernest Trueblood. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements., Charities |
HARRIOTT, Nicola M., of Richmond died February 19, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
Frances H. Hatfield SUFFOLK - Frances Hart Hatfield, 84, died Feb. 20, 2009. A funeral will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory. |
Virginia Lee Manley Hearn, 83, of Wytheville died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009. Funeral service was held Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kevin Fiorini officiating. Interment was private. She was born March 7, 1925, in Wythe County, daughter of the late Robert G. and Margaret Ward Manley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Daniel Hearn; and four brothers and sisters-in-law. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sue H. and Franklin Hurst of Wytheville; a sister, Jean Arnold of the Piney community of Wythe County; a brother and sister-in-law, Mac and Betty Manley of Silver Springs, Md.; a special niece, Beverly Clement of Salem; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
Betty J. Hendricks VIRGINIA BEACH - Betty J. Hendricks, 75, passed away Feb. 19, 2009, in Parsons Residence Care Center in Chesapeake. Betty was a lifelong resident of the Tidewater area and had lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. She was a retired homemaker who also spent years working in legal offices in this area. She was also a tireless volunteer who devoted a large portion of her time to various organizations with special emphasis on St. Jude's Research Hospital. Betty is survived by four daughters: Patricia Wallace and husband Kevin of Virginia Beach and daughter Jennifer of London, England, Cheryl Hugo of Virginia Beach and children Brittany and Blake and grandson Brayden, Karen R. Smith and husband Tommy of Chesapeake and son Timmy and Billie Rabel of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., and children John Jr. and Ronnie of Chesapeake. Also surviving is one sister, Dorothy Fitchett of Norfolk. She is also survived by her former husband, William L. Hendricks of Virginia Beach and her special friends, Delores Ash of Virginia Beach and Ken Moore of Suffolk. Betty also leaves many grieving friends including her "adopted family," The Moores. Betty had many associations that were very dear to her. In early life she was a Girl Scout and later became the first Head Drum Majorette of the Norview High School Marching Band. Other groups included her sorority, Epsilon Sigma Alpha of which she was a lifetime member and through this group her association with St. Jude's became a lifetime journey. Along the way she found time to serve years as a volunteer for Sentara Leigh in the gift shop, spend more than 35 years with a group of devoted friends in a bridge club, have a short run with another group in a poker club and still have the time and energy to participate with the Kempsville Greens Ladies Golf Association and the traveling golf group known as the F.R.O.G.s. The family expresses their thanks to Dr. Fenderson and his staff, the 5th. floor South nurses at Maryview for their kindness during her stay there, the Bon Secour Hospice Group, especially Wanda and Felisha, for the care they provided Betty and to the Parsons Residence Care staff for their care and compassion during her final days. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Charities |
Vincent R. Hereford GLEN ALLEN - Vincent Rotonnie Hereford, 44, departed this life Feb. 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Edith S. Hereford. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Michelle D. Hereford; two children, Brittainy M. and Brandon W. Hereford; loving mother, Lue E. Foster; sister, Alicesa E. Foster; brother, Harvey L. Hereford; two sisters-in-law, Jacqueline L. Pugh and Monique Hereford; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. Remains rest in March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A funeral will be at noon Monday in the March Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. Daryl Tompson is officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Vincent Hereford to The Marrow Foundation, 3001 Broadway Street NE, No. 100, Minneapolis, MN 55413., Charities |
HEREFORD, Vincent Rotonnie, 44, of Glen Allen, Va., departed this life on February 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Edith S. Hereford. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Michelle D. Hereford; two children, Brittainy M. and Brandon W. Hereford; loving mother, Lue E. Foster; sister, Alicesa E. Foster; brother, Harvey L. Hereford; two sisters-in-law, Jacqueline L. Pugh and Monique Hereford; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held Sunday, February 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Funeral service 12 noon Monday, February 23, 2009 in the March Funeral Home chapel. Rev. Daryl Tompson is officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Vincent Hereford to The Marrow Foundation, 3001 Broadway Street NE, #100, Minneapolis, M.N. 55413. www.marrow.org |
from 2 to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or to New Prospect Baptist Church, P.O. Box 547, Hurt, Va. 24563. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, Va., is in charge of arrangements., Charities |
Woodrow P. Hofler CLAREMONT - Woodrow Perry Hofler, 64, died Feb. 19, 2009, at his residence. Mr. Hofler was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Colonial Heights Kiwanis Club and sales manager for Blueprinting Services in Richmond. Mr. Hofler was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Hofler. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Krout of Claremont; three daughters, Kelly Bray and her husband Robbie of Nags Head, N.C., Karyn Bernas and her husband Jay of Virginia Beach and Marion Gilbert of Chester, Va.; four grandchildren, Christopher and Connor Adams, MacKenzie and Zachary Bernas; his mother, Margaret Hofler of Hobbsville, N.C.; and a sister, Roberta Bunch and her husband Herman of Virginia Beach. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Claremont Baptist Church, 100 River Road, Claremont. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home., Charities |
HOFLER, Woodrow Perry, 64, of Claremont, Va., died Thursday, February 19, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Hofler was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served during the Vietnam war. He was a member of the Colonial Heights Kiwanis Club and sales manager for Blueprinting Services in Richmond, Va. Mr. Hofler was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Hofler. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Krout of Claremont, Va.; three daughters, Kelly Bray and her husband, Robbie, of Nags Head, N.C., Karyn Bernas and her husband, Jay, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Marion Gilbert of Chester, Va.; four grandchildren, Christopher and Connor Adams, MacKenzie and Zachary Bernas; his mother, Margaret Hofler of Hobbsville, N.C.; and a sister, Roberta Bunch and her husband, Herman, of Virginia Beach, Va. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Claremont Baptist Church, 100 River Road, Claremont, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. |
s 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Charities |
HOLSTEN, Anna Catherine Middlekamp, age 98, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Elbert A. Holsten; and her daughter, Ruth Ann Nitz. She is survived by her daughter, Dotty Thompson and her husband, Ken; her son, Robert A. Holsten and his wife, Deedle; her 12 grandchildren, Carol Anne Nitz, Gerald Nitz Jr., Timothy Nitz, Susan Nitz Reynolds, Joan N. Ackermann, Lynn T. Willets, Cyndy T. Burris, Todd Thompson, Terri T. Gouldman, Robert Holsten Jr., R. Brent Holsten and E. Austin Holsten; 18 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and many, many friends. She was a longtime resident of Richmond, retired to Florida for 20 years before moving back to The Hermitage at Cedarfield in Richmond for the last 12 years. She was a beautiful, elegant lady who never had enough friends. Her grandchildren and family were the real joy of her many years. The family will receive visitors on Friday, February 20, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Woody Funeral Home - Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Road. Interment will be private at Greenwood Memorial Gardens on Saturday, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. in the Cedarfield Fellowship Hall. In lieu flowers, donations may be made to the Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1101 Horsepen Road, Richmond, Va. 23229. |
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HUDSON, Alice Ragland, 72, of Farmville, died February 19, 2009. She was born February 26, 1936 in Buckingham County. Alice loved the Lord and looked forward to entering Heaven's gates after battling COPD for many years. Alice was an accomplished seamstress, best known for her impeccable style and grace. She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Estelle Ragland; her sister, Jean Taylor; and her brother, Roger Ragland. She is survived by her loving daughter and longtime care taker, Penny Hammock and husband, Richard, of Farmville; daughter, Kathy Miller and husband, Charles J. "Buck" Miller Jr., of Westminster, Md.; and her son, Wayne Gough and wife, Linda, of Green Bay; her six grandchildren, Rachael and Madalyn Hammock, Matthew and Kaitlyn Davis, Lillian Gough and Shane Gough Vencil; one great-granddaughter, Shelby Grace Vencil; her brother, Alton Ragland and wife, Caryl Anne, of Rockville, Va.; her sisters, Joyce Wetzler of Richmond and Doris Taylor and husband, Stuart, of Fredericksburg, Va. Family will receive friends on Saturday, February 21, 2009, 7 to 9 p.m. at Puckett Funeral Home, Milnwood Road, in Farmville, Va. A funeral service will be held Sunday, February 22, 2 p.m., at the chapel of Puckett Funeral Home, with Rev. Kevin Wirt presiding. Interment will follow at Meherrin Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Burkeville Baptist Church Building Fund or to Meherrin Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. |
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Ibbotson, Harry Owen - Harry Owen Ibbotson Harry Owen Ibbotson, age 67, of Richmond, Va., son of the late Harry and Catherine Ibbotson and brother, Pete, of Slatington, .... |
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IBBOTSON, Harry Owen, 67, of Richmond, son of the late Harry and Catherine Ibbotson; and brother, Pete of Slatington, Pa., passed away in his home on Thursday, February 19, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathryn Ibbotson; daughter, Kelly Ibbotson Tait of Richmond; a son, Trent Ibbotson and his wife, Jill, of Charlotte, N.C.; four grandsons, Jimmy and Carter Tait, and Hagan and Harris Ibbotson; and several fantastic nieces and nephews. Harry taught in the public school system for 34 years in Prince William and Fairfax Counties, Va. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Monday, February 23, at the Chesterfield Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Pkwy. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Virginia Cancer Institute (VCI), 6605 West Broad St., Richmond, Va. 23230, with reference to the memory of Harry Ibbotson. |
JACOBSON, Doris J., 74, of Kelliher, Minnesota, passed away February 3, 2009. She is survived by her sons, Phillip Pistolarides, who resides in Sandston, Paul Pistolarides and Duane Jacobson. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, at Sandston Baptist Church. |
JENKINS, The Rev. Dr. Thomas Lee, of Rockwall, Texas, passed away on February 19, 2009, after a two- year battle with ALS. Despite the difficulties caused by ALS, he remained faithful to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on September 23, 1957 in Richmond, Virginia. Tom was a 1976 graduate from Richmond Public School System. He attended Montreat Anderson University in Black Mountain, N.C. Tom received his Bachelor's Degree from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, his Master's at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi, and his Doctorate from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, Texas. He was a "mathematician and theologian." He taught at Mount Vernon Christian Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, South Oak Cliff High School and Kaufman High School. Tom was pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Haynesville, La., First Presbyterian Church of Terrell, Texas, and First Presbyterian Church of Kaufman, Texas. Tom has written a book "Rediscovering the Trinity in the Local Congregation" that was published in 2008. He is survived by his wife, Caroline Dennehy Jenkins of Rockwall, Texas; children, Heather Nicole Jenkins, Thomas L. Jenkins II and Jennifer Lauren Jenkins, all of Terrell, Texas; mother, Sally Harman Peters and husband, Dr. Philip, of Richmond, Va.; father, Marshall Irvin Jenkins and wife, Dorothy, of Richmond, Va.; brother, Scott Jenkins and wife, Teresa, of Richmond, Va.; loving caregiver, Audrey Tucker; other relatives and a host of friends. Tom had a passion for the Ministry and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Chapel in Terrell, Texas, with Dr. Ron Holloman and Gene Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in Terrell, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association ALS Foundation, 12750 Merit Dr., Suite 1220; Dallas, Texas 75251, or the First Presbyterian Church, 400 East Mulberry; Kaufman, Texas 75142. Guest registry may be signed at www.andersonclaytonbros.com. |
s for Margaret Geffcken Jenkins will be held at 11 a.m. today in Olive Branch Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Charities |
s will be conducted 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2009, from Franklin Memorial Park with Pastor Mike Lawhorn and Pastor Joe Dillon officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Furnace Creek Baptist Church or to the . His family will be receiving on friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2009, at StanfieldMiller Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
Stanley "Steamer" Allen Johnson, age 42 of Richlands, Va., passed away Tues., Feb. 10, 2009 at his home. He was born in Menifee County, Ky., and was the son of the late James Allen and Mary Oma Johnson White Keene. Stanley was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He was a lifelong truck driver who loved trucking. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Dicky White, James Henry White and Edward Dale White, and one infant sister, Linda Sue White. Those who survive him are: his loving wife, Rhonda Lee Boyd Johnson of Cedar Bluff, Va.; daughter, Keri Elizabeth Johnson of Cedar Bluff, Va.; sisters: Elizabeth E. Joyce and husband Walter of Cedar Bluff, Va., Virginia D. White and fiancé Harman Lester of Bandy, Va., Debra J. Clifford and husband Nelson of Frenchburg, Ky., Patsy S. Street of Richlands, Va., Lelia Marcella Keene and fiancé Jimmy Lester of Cedar Bluff, Va.; brothers: Jerry D. White and wife Sandra of Blountville, Tenn., Vernon L. "Bun" White and fiancée Kim Hale of Richlands, Va., Larry G. White of Ezel, Ky.; mother-in-law, Janice Hayes and husband Charlie of Richlands, Va.; father-in-law, Ronnie Boyd of Tazewell, Va.; special sister-in-law, Jeannie L. Boyd Deel; special niece, Amanda Barnett; and special nephew, Aaron Isbell. Also surviving him are several aunts and uncles, a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services for Stanley Johnson were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 14, 2009 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Randy Keen officiating. Interment followed at Hankins Cemetery in Richlands, Va. Serving as pallbearers were: Jeffery W. Johnson, Steve Honaker, Lee Houchins, Paul Houchins, David McGhee, Gary Barnett and Johnny Johnson. Friends called Fri. evening 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 |
Elmer Charles Jonas, 76, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 at Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Evelyn, and one son, Michael. Survivors include three daughters, Sharon Norman of Asheboro, N.C., Mitzi Nelson of Florida, and Deena King and husband, Gerry, of Julian, N.C.; two sons, Douglas Jonas and wife, Betsy, of Morrisville, N.C., John Jonas of Colorado; one stepdaughter, Glenda Morgan of Johnson City, Tenn.; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Jonathan Jonas officiating. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Cripple Creek, with the Rev. Tim Worgan officiating. The family received friends Friday after the funeral service at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
Tylanda Nicole Jones, infant daughter of Chad Victor Jones and Tonya Nicole Abordo, died on Feb. 11, 2009 in Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn. She was born on Feb. 3, and was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph Morris Taylor and Rowena Jones, and her great-grandparents, Herman Joseph Charbonneau and Beatrice Charbonneau, and an uncle, Maynard Fisher. Survivors include her parents, Chad Victor Jones and Tonya Nicole Abordo; grandparents, Sheryl Taylor Ozie Jones; sisters, Roylanda Nicole Jones ? her twin, Destiny Abordo, Jolee Abordo, and Sade Evans; and aunts and uncles, Mattie Hayter, Linda Fisher, Gary and Jeanette Charbonneau. A graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Falls Hills Cemetery in Saltville with the Rev. Dewayne Mabry officiating. Family and friends met at the Bradley's Funeral Chapel at 1 p.m. for a procession to the cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. |
Dorothy Elizabeth Joyce, age 85, of Raven, Va., passed away Mon., Feb. 9, 2009 in a Richlands, Va., hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born in Tazewell County and was the daughter of the late Walter and Martha White McGlothlin. She had made her home in the Raven, Va., area most of her life and was a member of the Doran Wesleyan Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thedford R. Joyce; three sisters, Bertha Cruey, Linnie Ellen Perkins, and Maude Gilmer; and one brother, Claude McGlothlin. Survivors are: one daughter: Melissa Jane Joyce Cole and husband, Graham, of Richlands, Va.; three sons: Carl Joyce and wife, Jill, of Toler, Ky., Fred Rufus Joyce and wife, Pat, of Hughesville, Md., Billy Joyce and wife, Sue, of Jewell Ridge, Va.; one brother: Ulys McGlothlin of Chesapeake, Va.; twelve grandchildren: Mike Joyce, Nancy Pinson, Dean Joyce, Jonathan Joyce, Jodi Thomas, Jennifer Collinson, Clayton Joyce, Beth Rocone, Robin Nixon, Amy Sparks, Jared Cole and Ashley Cole; 23 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Dorothy Elizabeth Joyce were conducted Fri., Feb. 13, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Tex Sawyers officiating. Interment followed at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Friends called after 6:00 p.m. Thurs. evening, Feb. 12, 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. |
KELLUM, Philip, G., 68, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Mabel Kellum. He is survived by his sister, Louise; brother, Wayne (Alice); uncle, Erskin of Tennessee; two daughters, three grandchildren, one niece, two nephews and many beloved cousins. The family will receive friends Sunday, February 22, 2009 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, and where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2009. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. |
KELLY, Ms. Kathie, of Richmond, passed away Monday, February 16, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, after a protracted battle with cancer. She was a native of Virginia and a local resident for 16 years. Ms. Kelly was employed by Computer Services Corporation as the Network Security Administrator. She was previously employed by Media General, Inc., Capital One, and taught at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business. Kathie was a veteran of United States Air Force and a member of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. She was an avid member of the Adventure Club of Virginia and was a world traveler. She would do Christmas newsletters with accounts of the past year's travels that read like they were written by Lowell Thomas. She was divorced and had no children. Ms. Kelly is survived by her brothers, Kevin, Stephen and Shawn Kelly of Mechanicsville, Va., Robert Kelly of Lakeland, Florida; two nieces, two nephews, two ferrets, two cats and many dear neighbors and friends. She chose cremation of her remains. A memorial service will be held at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make all donations to the Betty Baugh Animal Hospital of Richmond. |
2 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Fincastle., Charities |
Killinger, Roger C. - Roger C. Killinger Roger C. Killinger, age 66, of Stafford passed away from this life on February 19, 2009. He has gone on to .... |
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KINDERVATER, Robert A. Sr. "Bob," of Richmond, died February 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mae Kindervater. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy; his children, Robert Andrew Kindervater Jr. and his wife, Susan and Gayle Parrish and her husband, Brian; his grandchildren, Michael and Megan Parrish and Ashley Kindervater; his twin brother, William E. Kindervater and his wife, Linda; his sister, Helen Roberts; his aunt, Irene Matthews; and nieces and nephews. Bob proudly served in the United States Army 529th Military Police Company in Heidelberg, Germany and the 529th Honor Guard and, for the last several years, enjoyed yearly reunions with his army buddies. He was a brick mason and a carpenter, retiring in 2002. Both before and after retirement, Bob was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends, and for many years operated his own taxidermy business. Bob was a true teacher, who loved to share his knowledge of his many trades and hobbies with all who came into contact with him. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was very active with The Tuckahoe Square Dance Club, where he and Nancy danced with their many close friends for a number of years. A memorial service with full military honors will be held Monday, February 23, 2009 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Avenue, at 1 p.m., with a reception immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Trinity UMC Capital Campaign in memory of Bob Kindervater. Arrangements by the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2009, from the chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Mayo and the Rev. Terry Dean officiating. Interment will follow in Cherokee Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Betty Turner LaRue, of Duluth; sons, David LaRue, of Lawrenceville, Michael LaRue, of Roswell, and Doug Kent, of Suwannee; daughter, Debbie Jones, of Smyrna; brothers, Wallace LaRue and Bill LaRue, of Roanoke, Va.; sister, Pauline Wilkerson, of Roanoke, Va.; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 21, 2009, from noon until 9 p.m. and until the funeral hour on Sunday. South Canton Funeral Home & Chapel, Canton, Ga., 770-479-3377, is in charge of arrangements., Charities |
s are scheduled at this time. Twiford Funeral Homes is in charge. |
will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Joyner Family Cemetery. Massey Funeral Home, Aulander, is in charge. |
William Lavery, president of Virginia Tech from 1975 to 1987 and a Blacksburg resident since 1966 died Monday. He was 78. |
Elsie K. Lawson PORTSMOUTH - Services for Elsie Katrina Lawson will be held at noon today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Charities |
In Loving Memory of Clarence LAYMAN Our husband, father and grandfather. He left us so suddenly 8 years ago, Feb. 21, 2001, but will always be in our hearts., Wife, Dorothy & Family, Charities |
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Robert Clay Lee, 87, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at his home in Sugar Grove. He was born in Smyth County to the late Fred Jefferson Lee and Cleo Cox Lee and was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence F. Lee and Ellis L. Lee, and a sister, Frances Lee Boyden. He was retired from construction and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Survivors include two brothers, Carl Lee and wife, Frances, of Sugar Grove, James T. Lee and wife, Elaine, of Sugar Grove; four sisters, Nancy L. Purefoy and husband, James, of Marion, Shirley Gaskins of Marion, Emily Collins of Plainfield, N.J., Lorraine L. Jackson and husband, Delmas, of Sugar Grove; sister-in-law, Barbara Lee, Washington, D.C.; a host of nieces, nephews, friends and cousins; special friend and caregiver, Shirley West; and special friends, Aretta Garrett, Raymond Martin, Don Edwards, Rosebud, Howard and Marie Turley, Billy Perkins and Ray Perkins. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with the Rev. Leslie Dean officiating. Interment will follow in Slemp Cemetery with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, is in charge of arrangements. |
s are pending. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is handling arrangements., Charities |
at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, S.W., Blacksburg, Va., Charities |
Mrs. Elaine Gayle Lippencott, 60, of Fieldale, Va., died Thursday, February 19, 2009. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va., Charities |
LLOYD, Noble B., 79, of Sandston, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman C. Lloyd. She is survived by two sons, Rick Lloyd and wife, Michie, and David Lloyd and wife, Julie; and three grandchildren, Jaymi Lloyd, Michael Wilton and Brooke Wilton. Mrs. Lloyd was a retired employee of C & P Telephone Company and a lifelong member of New Bridge Baptist Church, where she was very active. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, February 22, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2009 at New Bridge Baptist Church, 5701 Elko Road. Interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. |
Lisa Davis "Pooh" Long, 50, of Leonardtown, Md., and formerly of Marion died Feb. 9, 2009 in Georgetown University Hospital. Born March 7, 1958 she was the daughter of Maxine Elledge Davis of Marion and the late Billy Russell Davis. She was the loving wife of Thomas Richard "Ricky" Long, whom she married on Sept. 26, 1997 in King George. She graduated from Spotsylvania High School "Class of 1976" and was a deputy clerk for the Clerk of Circuit Court, Leonardtown, Md., for 15 years. She was a NASCAR and Redskins fan who loved her cats, gardening and eating crabs. The family received friends on Friday, Feb. 13, from 5 until 8 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, 41590 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, Md. 20650, where prayers were said at 7 p.m. Survivors include her brothers, Gene Carlton Davis and his wife, Carol, of Heathsville and Philip Giles Davis and his wife, Becky, of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Contributions may be made to Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Attn: Office of Development, Research Building, Ste. E501, 3970 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20057. Condolences may be left for the family at www.mgfh.com. Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Pa. was in charge of arrangements. |
Maxie Marie Dye Lowe, age 77 of Richlands, Va., went to be with the Lord Sat., Feb. 14, 2009, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Russell County, Va., and was the daughter of the late Adolphus and Mary Ball Dye. She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. She had spent her life caring for her family and her loving prayers brought a lot of them through this life. She is loved by many and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a lifetime resident of the area. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard A. Lowe; a daughter, Brenda Sue Lowe; a son, Carl Lowe; one sister and five brothers. Those who remain to carry on her spirit are: her daughters: Mary Stilwell and husband Curtis of Paintlick, Va., Nancy Whited and husband Ralph of Cedar Bluff, Va., Debbie McGhee and husband Gary of Swords Creek, Va., Frances Sparks and husband Clyde of Richlands, Va., Rita Keen and husband Luther of Swords Creek, Va., Darlene Hale and husband Ronnie of Richlands, Va., Anna Broyles with whom Maxie had made her home for the last 13 years and was lovingly taken care of; sons: Doffie Lowe and wife Margaret of Concord, N.C., Timothy Lowe of Capron, Va., Jerry Lowe and wife Mary of Avondale, W.Va.; sister, Irene Johnson and husband Jimmie of Rosedale, Va.; brothers: Morgan Dye and wife Ann of Red Ash, Va., James Dye and wife Barb of Red Ash, Va. Maxie had helped raise two special grandchildren, Peewee Stilwell and Scottie Lowe. She dearly loved her 22 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; she is also survived by special care givers Carla Honaker, Helping Hands Home Nursing, Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens, Dr. T. Ahmed and Carolyn Thornsberry. Funeral services for Maxie Lowe were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 19, 2009 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., with the Bro. Charlie Dye and Bro. David Osborne officiating. Interment followed at the Ball Family Cemetery at Road Ridge, Va. Friends and family served as pallbearers and Gene Hurst, Jr. served as honorary pallbearer. Friends called on Tues. and Wed. evening 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. |
Clentora Manley CHESAPEAKE - Clentora Manley, "Mae," 87, of the 1800 block of Ohio St., departed this life Feb. 18, 2009. Born in Chesapeake, she was a homemaker. She was a longtime active member of St. Joseph AME Zion Church, where she served on usher board No. 1 and No. 3, as a class leader and a Missionary life member. She is predeceased by her husband, Raleigh Manley and her children, Luther Askew, Melvin Manley, Catherine Manley and Tyrone Manley. Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Bryant (Herbert) and Carolyn Carrington; seven sons, Raleigh Jr. (Vera), Kareem Azeez, Willie Goins (Ramona), Alfonza, Jerry (Brenda), Maurice (Karen) and Terry (Tammy); 34 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren; a special niece, Dorothy Mae Elliott; two caregivers, her granddaughters, Terri Manley and Maureen Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph AME Zion Church. Interment will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from noon until 5 p.m. Sunday in Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, where the family will meet and greet friends from 3 to 4 p.m. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at, Charities |
Mary S. Smith |
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Francis X. McArdle KILL DEVIL HILLS - Francis X. McArdle, 85, died of heart failure Feb. 17, 2009, in his North Carolina home. Mr. McArdle was born Aug. 22, 1923, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to James and Lillian McArdle. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Francis was employed with American Can Company as a financial analyst for 40 years. He and his deceased wife Audrey retired in 1983 to their Outer Banks home. Known as "Bud," he was married to Audrey for more than 57 years. He was active in Holy Redeemer by the Sea Catholic Parish. Surviving are his four sons: Kevin, Danny, Richard and Jamie and his seven grandchildren. Friends may join the family for a viewing in Twiford Funeral Home Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Redeemer by the Sea Catholic Church in Kitty Hawk by Father Edward Fitzpatrick. Following the mass, burial will be at Roanaoke Island Memorial Gardens in Manteo, N.C. Audrey's cremated remains will be laid to rest with Francis. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit, to sign the online register., Charities |
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William Andrew McGee, 82, Kingsport, died on Wed., Feb. 11, 2009 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Richlands, Va., he was the son of the late William Hurley McGee and Gertrude Foster McGee. Bill graduated from Richlands High School, Emory & Henry College, and did graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh, Pa. He was also a veteran of World War II. Bill was a teacher at Richlands High School for two years before coming to Kingsport to work and retire from Tennessee Eastman Company. He was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church and the Crusade Class. Surviving are his wife, Lorraine Compton McGee; sister-in-law, Peggy Compton of Richlands; niece, Debra Ball and husband Bill and great-nephew, Timothy Ball of Holly Springs, N.C.; niece, Tracie Deel and great-niece, Emalee of Henderson, Ky. William was a close cousin to James Thacker of St. Paul, Va. A memorial service was held Sat., Feb. 14, 2009 at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home with Rev. Jack P. Weikel officiating. Memorials may be given to First Broad Street United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 1346, Kingsport, TN 37660; or the Humane Society of Greater Kingsport, 2141 Idle Hour Road, Kingsport, TN 37660. Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, served the family of William Andrew McGee. |
Phyllis Ann McGhee, 67, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at her home in Chilhowie. She was born in Smyth County to the late William and Valley Parker Gillespie and was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Wayne McGhee, her brothers and sisters, Olivene Haulsee and husband, Bill, Harold "Jake" Gillespie and Mildred Gray Jones and husband, Junior. She was retired from the Southwestern State Hospital with over 20 years of service and attended the First Church of God in Chilhowie. She was a kind Christian lady who was always available for family and friends. She was a very loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include one son, Darrell McGhee of Chilhowie; one daughter and son-in-law, Vicki McGhee Herndon and husband, John, of Rosedale; very special granddaughter, Gabriel Herndon; sister, Lois Williams of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at First Church of God in Chilhowie with Pastor Bobby Dunn officiating. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Ridgedale Cemetery. The family received friends Friday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Chilhowie First Church of God. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Church of God Building Fund, P.O. Box 198, Chilhowie, VA 24319 or to the Hospice of SWVA, 600 West Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Chapel, Chilhowie, is in charge of arrangements. |
will be held in Christ United Methodist Church, 800 Market St., Chapel Hill, today at 2:30 p.m. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Goshen Ministries Inc., P.O. Box 55263, Virginia Beach, VA 23455, would be appreciated., Charities |
will be held today at 3:30 p.m. in Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo. |
MILES, Ora Elva, 80, of Richmond, Va., co-owner of Anderson's Grill for 35 years, departed this life on Wednesday, February 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald S. Miles; and two sisters, Bertha Wingfield and Callie Carter. She leaves to cherish her memory two stepdaughters, Patricia Alexander and Mertha Christian; one stepson, Norris Harris; a host of stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; two godchildren, Tracey Edwards and Travis Wright; four sisters, Estelle Fox, Arthalia Allen, Sallie Ballard and Eulalia Bobbitt; six nieces, Henrietta Gattison (Rev. Bobby L. Gattison), Ellen Jefferson, Vivian Reynolds, Delores Ballard, Myrtle Wright (Paul) and Phyllis Coleman (Oliver); three nephews, Hosea Fox (Beverely), Clarence Ballard Jr. (Kathleen) and Rev. Alphonso Miles; devoted cousins, Ophelia Lewis; devoted friends, Deborah Williams, Henry and Carolyn Chavis, Mary Lewis, Mae Taylor, Juanita Garnett, Rev. C. L. Motley; and a host of other relatives and friends. A special thanks to the staff of Henrico Doctors' Hospital - Forest and Hospice of Virginia. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Sunday, February 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and where the family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Funeral services at 12 noon on Monday, February 23, 2009, at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 West Cary Street. Rev. John Rustin, eulogist. Interment Riverview Cemetery. |
s from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that contributions be made to Kendall Funeral Home toward funeral expenses. The family would like to thank the Giles Rescue Squad for the many times that they helped Danny and transported him to the hospital. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com., Charities |
Rozella Abner Morrison, 65, of Hardy, Va., passed away Friday, February 20, 2009. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
Evelyn B. Nelms, 79, of Huddleston, Va., died Thursday, February 19, 2009. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home., Charities |
. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2009, in the Centennial Christian Church, Disciples of Christ with Mr. Bobby Fuller officiating. Interment will follow in the Centennial Christian Church Cemetery. Friends may call any time after noon on Sunday, February 22, 2009, and the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, S.W., Blacksburg, Va., Charities |
Ocie R. Meyers |
Feb 20, 2009 The funeral for Ocie Ola Ratcliffe Meyers, 99, of Martinsville, who died Feb. 17, 2009, was held Thursday at Villa Heights Baptist Church with Pastor Keith Spangenberg officiating. Burial was in Westview Cemetery, Radford. Pallbearers were Kyle Draper, Kasey Draper, Hugh Draper, Thomas Ratcliffe, Timothy Ratcliffe, Darryl Patterson, Milford Weaver and Dennis Reeves. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory was in charge of arrangements. |
Orena H. Hairston |
Feb 20, 2009 Orena H. Hairston, 84, of 164 Price-Hairston Lane, Martinsville, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. |
2 p.m. Sunday in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360., Charities |
PENDERGRASS, Roosevelt Jr. Funeral services will be held Saturday (today), 3 p.m. at the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 1st and federal Streets. He is survived by a loving family. Interment Quantico National Cemetery on Friday, February 27, 10 a.m. |
Phyllis S. Clack |
Feb 20, 2009 The funeral for Phyllis Jean Spencer Clack, 56, of Martinsville, who died Feb. 14, 2009, was held Thursday at Reachout Apostolic Tabernacle with Bishop Lorenzo Hall officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Governor Reid Jr., David Gallant, Alan Watkins, Beverly Millner, Clayton Brown, Eddie Valentine, Roger Spencer and Travis Gallant. Hines Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements. |
will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Holly Lawn Cemetery by the Rev. Marion Brown. The family will receive friends in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, today from 7 to 8 p.m. and they suggest memorial contributions to Broad Street United Methodist Church, 300 Broad St., Portsmouth, VA 23707. Condolences may be made at, Charities |
will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Faith Baptist Church, Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Forgotten People Ministry, Inc., 2709 12 O'clock Knob Road, Salem, Va. 24153. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va., Charities |
REDFORD, James Clyde, "Jimmy," 62, of Highland Springs, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Sr. and Helen Redford; brother, Curtis Redford Jr.; and mother-in-law, Alice Eacho. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Brenda Redford; son, Robert Redford (Heather); brothers, Fred Redford (Maxine), Bill Redford (Pat); granddaughter, Hope Redford; five nephews, two nieces and other loving family members. James was a retired auto body painter who loved to cook. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2009. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
Reid, Lottie Eugene "Gene" - Gene Reid Lottie Eugene Reid, age 49, of Manassas, Va. died February 20, 2009 after a lengthy battle against lung cancer at Georgetown University .... |
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A funeral service for Mr. Curtis "Stanley" Rhodes will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at the chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. with The Rev. Barry O. Brown Sr., associate pastor of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Petersburg, officiating. The interment will follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral establishment. The family will assemble at 2 p.m. at the residence the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 862-9975. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Rhodes online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
David Crockett Roach, 79, of Bedford, Va., died Friday, February 20, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Charities |
will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Martin Memorial Gardens. Biggs Funeral Home is in charge. |
s 10 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Jacksonville Cemetery. Arrangements by Mayberry Funeral Home, Inc., Floyd, Va., Charities |
Robey, Norman R. "Sam" - "Sam" Norman R. Robey Norman R. "Sam" Robey, age 74, of Sandy Level, Virginia, formerly of Fairfax, Virginia died Wednesday, February 18, 2009. He .... |
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. Mrs. Rose's agricultural youth led him to his gardening activities during his retirement. He truly loved working in the field and sharing the fruits of his labor with others. He cultivated and distributed a variety of fresh vegetables, but was most proud of his "collard patch" through which he acquired many new friends and acquaintances. Those he loved and left behind are his sons, Carlton J. Rose and his wife Mary Sawyer Rose of Portsmouth, Dannie C. Rose of Portsmouth, Donnie M. Rose of Suffolk; grandchildren, Carol Rose Whitehurst and husband David of Virginia Beach, Carlton J. Rose Jr. and his wife Kathy of Monroe, Mich., Christine Rose Worrell and her husband Bobby of Portsmouth, Dawn Rose Provost and her husband Leonard of Suffolk, Sam Rose and his wife Tasha of Newport News, Adam Rose of Newport News, 11 great-grandchildren, and a host of loving relatives and friends. Mr. Rose was an active member of Alliance Church in Portsmouth. He was a member of the senior men's Sunday school class as well. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, a kind and loving father, and a true friend to others. Family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, 5201 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth. A celebration of Mr. Rose's life will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Alliance Church, the Rev. Palmer L. Zerbe presiding. Burial next to his beloved wife Edna in Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery will follow. Memorial donations may be made to the Alliance Church, 5809 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23701., Charities |
Russell, Diane Lynn - Diane Lynn Russell Diane Lynn Russell, age 55, of Manassas, Virginia died Friday, February 20, 2009 at Manor Care of Fair Oaks, Fairfax, Virginia. .... |
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s will be private. Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, is handling the arrangements., Charities |
In Loving Memory of James R. II SEXTON February 21, 1982 May 16, 2001, TO LIVE IN OUR HEARTS, IS TO NEVER DIE, Charities |
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Feb 20, 2009 Shirley Johnson, 66, of 2494 Penn Store Road, Spencer, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
s will be held Sunday at Oakwood Hebrew Cemetery, Richmond, at 2 p.m. by Rabbi Daniel Yolkut. Memorial donations may be made to Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia. The family will receive friends at 5248 Balfor Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities |
SIBELMAN, Clara Cohen, 93, died Thursday, February 19, 2009. She was a native of Richmond, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Hyman and Minnie Kaplan Cohen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Sibelman; and her brothers and sisters, Paul Cohen, Rita Cohen, Bernard Cohen, Raymond Cohen, Leon Cohen, Edith Samet and Joe Cohen. She graduated from John Marshall High School in Richmond and retired from Miller Hoff Engineering Company. Survivors include her daughter, Mildred Cohen and her husband, Jerry, of Virginia Beach; her son, Edward Stein and his wife, Rebecca, of Raleigh, North Carolina; her stepson, Sy Sibelman of Wisconsin; three grandchildren, David Stein and his wife, Pamela, Barry Cohen and his wife, Heather, and Robert Cohen; and two great-grandchildren, Jordan Stein and Rachel Cohen. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Oakwood Hebrew Cemetery, Richmond, Va., at 2 p.m. by Rabbi Daniel Yolkut. Memorial donations may be made to Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia. The family will receive friends at 5248 Balfor Drive, Virginia Beach, Va. 23464. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at hdoliver.com. |
SKELTON, Howard Lee, 55, of Fallbrook, California, lost his courageous battle with cancer on January 26, 2009. Predeceased by his mother, Betty J. Skelton, he is survived by his father, Robert M. Skelton; his wife of over 24 years, Diane Penland Skelton; three children, Catherine Nicole "Niki" Skelton, Eric Lee Skelton and Eron Penland Skelton; five sisters, Ellen Childrey, Carolyn Kellar and husband, Dan, Marilyn Young, Deborah Caviness and husband, Kenny, and Jeanette Acree and husband, Steve. His family will receive friends for a special memorial and celebration of his life at 2 p.m. February 28, at Stockton Memorial Baptist Church, 5100 Claypoint Rd., Chesterfield, Va. 23832. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Foundation at www.multiplemyeloma.org/. |
Ralph Smith Jr. NORFOLK - Ralph Smith Jr., 64, of the 800 block of Weiss Lane, died Feb. 18, 2009. A funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Graves Funeral Home. |
SMITH, Betty V. Gibson, of Richmond, passed away on her birthday, February 10, 2009 at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Smith. She was the daughter of Frank Gibson and Cassie Rasnick. Survivors include three brothers, Kenneth, Steve and Bill Gibson, all of Roanoke, Va. She also leaves behind lifelong friends, Shirley Seletas of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Alma Baldwin of Richmond, Va. Although she had an extended family, including numerous cousins, nieces and nephews in the Tazewell, Va., area, Richmond was her home. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 24, at 2 p.m. at St. Francis Home, 2511 Wise Street, Richmond, Va. 23225. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis Home. |
. She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Akers. Surviving are her husband of 27 years, Kenneth Sowder; mother, Gloria "Madeline" Akers; sons, Kenneth Dolinger, and Alan Sowder and wife, Patricia; grandson, Chris Sowder and wife, Sadonna; great-grandson, Scott Sowder, and brothers-inlaw and sisters-in-law, Pastor Bob and Barbara Sowder, Wayne and Sandy Sowder, and Loretta Fields. Services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor Jeff Gardner, Pastor Jack Woods and Pastor Bob Sowder officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
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will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach with Pastor Rick G. Hocker officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
2 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2009, at Gladeville Cemetery. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Charities |
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TAYLOR, Kevin N., 20, of Emporia and Stony Creek, died Thursday, February 12, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Michael Taylor and Julie Hubbard; stepparents, Roger Hubbard and Cheryl Taylor; siblings, Casey L. Kanusek and John W. Scott; godfather, Marvin A. Carroll; grandparents, Ruth W. Taylor, and Robert and Judy Upton; uncles Billy W. Trueman and George E. Trueman; an aunt, Dawn Trueman; beautiful girlfriend, Cierra D. Brockwell and his unborn daughter; and multiple cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd., Jarratt. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made for the future care of his daughter to Julie Hubbard or to Michael Taylor. |
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Feb 20, 2009 The funeral for Tele B. Trail, 96, of Bassett, who died Feb. 16, 2009, was held Thursday at Bassett Funeral Service, South Chapel, with the Rev. Albert Robertson officiating. Burial was in Henry Memorial Park. Pallbearers were David Boyd, Curtis Cannaday, Michael Boyd, Christopher Boyd, Darrel Musselman, Dean Musselman and Terry Musselman. |
Cosom Thomas, 83, of Martinsville, Va., died on Friday, February 20, 2009. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
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Feb 20, 2009 Tommie Joe "Bud" Stegall Jr., 83, formerly of Highland Street, Martinsville, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville. He was born in Axton on Aug. 31, 1925, to Tommie Joe Stegall Sr. and Annie Wade Stegall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Koger "Polly" Stegall; a daughter, Regina Stegall Routten; a son, Timothy Allen Stegall; and two sisters, Margaret Manning and Sally Ireson. For almost 40 years, Stegall lived in Newport News, where he retired from the Tarmac Corp. as a crane operator and was a member of Denbigh Baptist Church. He attended Beckham United Methodist Church in Axton. Surviving are three sisters, Jessie Maxie of Martinsville, Mary Kelley of Colorado and Dorothy Hairfield of Axton; a brother, Bill Stegall of Ridgeway; and two grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville with Dr. Donald Rhoton officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1079-C Spruce St., Martinsville, Va. 24112. |
hour. The family wishes that memorials be made to the Jordan's Chapel Building Fund. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Charities |
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VAN'T RIET, Judith R. "Judy", 84, of Richmond, departed this life February 20, 2009. Remains rest at Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street. Funeral notice later. |
Wyatt Henry Walton Jr., 83, of Huddleston, Va., died on Thursday, February 19, 2009, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was born September 15, 1925, the son of the late Wyatt Henry Walton and Cora Woodford Walton, and he lived his entire life on the family farm in Huddleston., He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret Saunders Walton; and their three children, Leigh Walton, of Nashville, Tenn., Susan Walton Wynkoop and her husband, Morgan, of Westport, Conn., and Wyatt Henry Walton III, and his wife, Janet, of Huddleston. He left six devoted grandchildren, Grace, Henry IV, and Tyler Walton, Margaret and Will Knowles, and Katherine Wynkoop., . He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. In 1948 he married Margaret on August 28th, a date that still remains the hottest August 28th on record in Bedford. Upon his return to Virginia Tech, Henry continued his pursuit of an engineering degree graduating in 1949. At Tech he won the Intramural championship his junior year and remained a true Hokie fan throughout his entire life. He attended his 60th "Old Guard" reunion in 2006 in Blacksburg., After college, Henry and Margaret returned to Huddleston and soon took over the country store and farm operated by his parents. He raised Hereford cattle and ran Walton's store and Southside Service Center. Henry served on the Dominion Bank Board and was on the Bedford Federal Board for over 40 years. As a community leader, Henry was very involved in lobbying the Virginia Legislature for approval of the construction of Smith Mountain Lake and was instrumental in the efforts of locating the Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Bedford County., A life long Democrat, Henry entered politics in 1963 winning a seat on the Board of Supervisors where he served two terms. He was a staunch leader during the difficult times of the integration of the local public school system that occurred during the time he was serving on the board. Henry served as the Chairman of the Bedford County Democratic Committee for many years and was active in local, state, and national politics his entire life., In 1969, Henry became a realtor with Scott & Bond, Inc. where he specialized in commercial and residential real estate and was a real estate appraiser for over 30 years. He served as Chairman of the Bedford Chamber of Commerce for two years during which time the current Chamber of Commerce office was built. He was on the original Board of Directors of the Bedford County Memorial Hospital during the time of its construction and opening. He chaired the American Red Cross campaign, and served on the American Heart Association Board, the Huddleston Life Saving Board, the Bedford County Vocational Education Foundation, he served two terms on the Central Virginia Community College Board, and was a charter member of the Historic Avenel Board., ., Henry attended Bethesda United Methodist Church since he was born and served in every capacity and was a member of the choir for over 50 years., In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Bethesda United Methodist Church Building Fund, 14340 Wyatts Way, Huddleston, Va. 24104., A very special thank you to all the wonderful Hospice team and the staff at the Bedford County Nursing Home., s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at Bethesda United Methodist Church, Huddleston, with the Rev. Tammy Franklin and the Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Masonic Grave Rites. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Updike Funeral Home in Bedford from 1 to 3 p.m. and on the same day at Updike Funeral Home in Huddleston from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences can be sent to the family at updikefuneralhome@verizon.net., Charities |
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Cynthia Ruth Warren, 56, of Abingdon, Va., passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009. Funeral Mass 6 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2009, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Abingdon. Arrangements by Frost Funeral Home, 276-628-2131., Charities |
will be Monday, February 23, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Coyner Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
will be held Monday at 3 p.m. in Belle Haven Cemetery. Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore, is in charge. |
WELLS, Charles Leonard, Sr., 61, of Richmond, Va. went to be with the Lord Thursday February 19, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carolyn A. Wells; sons, Charles "Chuck" Wells Jr. and his wife, Heather, and Brian Wells, and his wife, Crystal; brothers, Billy Wells Jr., Gary Wells and John Wells; five granddaughters; and one grandson. Mr. Wells was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was partners with his brothers in Wells, Inc. a heavy equipment maintenance operation. He was also a Deacon and Sunday school teacher at Heritage Baptist Church on Cogbill road. Family will receive friends Monday February 23, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Heritage Baptist Church. A funeral service will be conducted at the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment will be private. |
will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m. in Patience Montgomery Funeral Home, Jackson, Mich. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, is in charge. |
Elwood Wiggins ELIZABETH CITY - Elwood "Old Man" Wiggins, 89, of the 600 block of Eclipse Road, died Feb. 17, 2009. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge. |
1 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at First Baptist Church. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Charities |
Mr. Joseph Edward Williams of 1406 Hanover St., Petersburg, Va., departed this life Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at his residence. He was born on May 5, 1922 in Dinwiddie, Va. to the late Alfred and Julia McKensize Williams. He was employed with Greenleaf Dairy until his retirement. Mr. Williams was a faithful member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church where he served on the usher ministry and trustee board until his health failed. Mr. Williams was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth P. Williams; sons, Joseph E. Williams Sr. and Linwood Williams; brothers, Willie B. Williams and James Williams. Mr. Williams is survived by his devoted daughter, Mary W. Young of Petersburg; very devoted nephew, Keith Baugh of Petersburg; grandchildren, Linwood M. Williams and Kisha Williams; three sisters, Emma W. Fells, Marie H. Baugh and Jessie W. Nelson, all of Petersburg; one brother, Alfred Williams Sr. (Delores) of Petersburg; five sisters-in-law, Mattie P. Bell, Fannie P. Hamilton, (MSG (Ret.) Raymond), Nannie P. Bonner, all of Petersburg, Catherine Parham of Ford, Va. and Rose Parham of Chesterfield, Va.; three brothers-in-law, Charles Parham of Petersburg, Edward Parham (Gloria) of Joilet, Ill. and Samuel Parham (Francis) of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, among them devoted and lifelong friends, Dr. and Mrs. Arnold A. Westbrook, Mrs. Rosa Stith, Mrs. Christina Baker and Jackie Smith. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road, Petersburg with The Rev. Jeffrey L. Reaves Sr.. senior pastor, officiating. The interment will follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the residence and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-6422. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Williams online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
In Loving Memory Debra Lynn Blow Williamson August 11, 1955 - February 21, 2001 Love, remembrance outlasts all, and though the years be many or few, they are filled with memories of you. Love and missed by Family and Friends, Charities |
in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, with full military honors. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. in Loving Funeral Home, 3225 Academy Ave., Portsmouth. Memorial contributions in Keith's memory may be made to the Willis Children's Scholarship Fund set up by his Coast Guard Academy classmates with checks made payable to Class of 1989 Trust, c/o Mr. Charles Coiro, 3 Rainbow Court, Quaker Hill, CT 06375 or go to, . Online condolences may be made at, Charities |
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A funeral service for Mr. John T. Wright will be held at noon, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at the chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. with The Rev. Herbert Holly II, pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Chesterfield, Va., officiating. The interment will be private. The family will assemble at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral establishment and may be contacted by calling (804) 722-0385 or 520-8532. The family requests that all floral arrangements be omitted. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Wright online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
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