ACORS, Russell G. Jr. "Buck," 87, of Hanover, passed on February 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell G. Acors Sr. and Pearl Bruce Acors; his beloved wife, Elizabeth W. Acors; a brother, Stuart Acors; and a grandson, James Acors Reavis. He is survived by three children, Reta Ann Heins and her husband, Phil, Russell G. Acors III (Russ) and Teresa and Elizabeth A. Reavis; grandchildren, Brian Acors and wife, Leah, Rusty Reavis, Jessica Reavis, Kelley Heins and fianc‚, Travis, Ervin, Ashleigh Heins, Travis Williams and wife, Tabetha, Lisa W. Martin and husband, Shawn; one great-grandchild, Blake Turner Martin; a nephew, Stuart R. Acors. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Hanover. He was founder, First Chief and lifetime member of Hanover Courthouse Vol. Fire Company (Co. 5), where he served as Chief for a number of years. He was a past member of Metropolitan #11 and a member of Ashland Lodge #168, and a Past Patron of Hanover Chapter #130, Order of the Eastern Star, and a founding member of the Hanover Courthouse Ruritan. The family will receive friends in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel on Thursday, February 19, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where Masonic and Eastern Star Services will be held in the evening, and where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 20, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bowling Green. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hanover Courthouse Vol. Fire Company, P.O. Box 162, Hanover, Va. 23069 or MDA Central Virginia Chapter, 8001 Franklin Farms Dr., Richmond, Va. 23288. |
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Phyllis E. Akers CHESAPEAKE - Phyllis E. Akers, 66, a lifetime resident of Chesapeake, passed away Feb. 15, 2009, in her home, surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Pete Etheridge and Emma Q. Oakes and stepfather, Thomas J. Oakes. She was the widow of Johnny Lee Akers. She was a member of Peoples Baptist Church and vice president of Princess Anne Builders Inc. for 25 years until her retirement in 2007. She was a devoted mother, nanny, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her. Phyllis was the 2007 Chesapeake Mother of the Year by the Indian River Ruritan Club. She is survived by three loving daughters, Donna Stutzman and husband Wayne, Gina Hemperley and Kathy Cotterell and husband Mike; six grandchildren, April Klinger and husband, Kasea, Jaye Stutzman and fianc�, Courtney Alder, Michael John Cotterell, Matthew Hemperley, Tyler Cotterell, Alexis Cotterell; and two great-granddaughters, Marissa and Kassidy Klinger, all of Chesapeake; a sister of Reno, Nev.; her beloved canine companion, Dehlia. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Michael Wetherington will officiate. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Viewing will begin today with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Wanda and Toni of Sentara Hospice for the loving care they provided for our mother. The family would also like to extend their deepest appreciation to People's Baptist Church and Pastor Wetherington for their prayers, love and encouragement during this difficult time. Phyllis will be missed by all who knew her. Memorial contributions may be made to People's Baptist Church, 1200 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and send condolences at, Charities |
will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Burrows Memorial Baptist Church. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Treatment Center, 736 Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23320., Charities |
Anne B. Stiff |
Feb 18, 2009 Anne Bennett Stiff, 83, of Murrells Inlet, S.C., and formerly of Martinsville and Birmingham, Ala., died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. She was born in Rocky Mount to Benjamin Alphonso and Mayme Morris Bennett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Graves Stiff Jr. She graduated from Radford College and had taught in Martinsville City Schools. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Martinsville. Surviving are a son, Luther G. Stiff III of Birmingham; three daughters, Sue S. Horney of High Point, N.C., Sally S. Lawson of Stuart and Sarah S. Schultz of Myrtle Beach; six grandchildren; a brother, Gordon Bennett of Roanoke; and a sister, Gwen Leake of Winston-Salem, N.C. A graveside memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, S.C., with the Rev. Laurie McAlpine officiating. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2728 Colonial Ave., Suite 2, Roanoke, Va. 24015. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of arrangements. |
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Robert Lewis Austin, 82, of Buena Vista, died Sunday, February 16, 2009. The funeral will be conducted at Bolling Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel, Wednesday, February 18, at 11 a.m., Charities |
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. |
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s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009, in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, Va., Charities |
Nellie C. Barger, 91, of Covington, Va., died on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home., Charities |
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Barr Jr., Robert Kenney - CAPT Robert Kenney Barr, Jr. CAPT Robert Kenney Barr, Jr., passed away on Monday February 16, 2009, President's Day, at Capital Hospice in Arlington, .... |
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BARRETT, Pattie Newton, 82, of Wakefield, died on Monday, February 16, 2009. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, and the family will gather and receive friends a short time after the service at the Wakefield United Methodist Church. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com. |
was held with family and friends. Donations may be made to the . National Cremation Society is handling the arrangements. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Charities |
Robert Kenney Barr Jr. TRIANGLE - Capt. Robert Kenney Barr Jr. passed away Feb. 16, 2009, Presidents' Day, at Capital Hospice in Arlington, Va. He was born Jan. 22, 1933, in West Palm Beach, Fla., and was the son of the late Robert and Nellie Barr Sr. He was a resident of Prince William County in Virginia and loved his home and family. He was an avid sailor and loved his golden retrievers, Princess and Teddy. Capt. Barr was in the Navy for 39 years and deployed on one ship or another for 22 years of his career. Capt. Barr is survived by his wife of 19 years, Kathryn C. Barr of Triangle; one daughter, Victoria Jane Bates and her husband John of Kitty Hawk, N.C.; three sons, Robert Kenney Barr III and his wife Barbie of Gloucester Point, Va., Timothy Layne Eads of Alexandria, Va., and Glen Eugene Eads and his wife Sandy of Woodstock, Va.; one brother, John "Jack" Barr, and his wife Betty of Victorville, Calif.; three sisters, Glynda Bryant and her husband Sam of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Jeannette Bryan and her husband Jim of Santa Maria, Calif., and Sheila Matherly and her husband Joe of Orange Park, Fla. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Timothy Edward Eads of Annandale, Va., and Brian Eads of Salem, Va.; and cousin, Richard "Dick" Austin and his wife Mary Ann of Winchester, Tenn.; with multiple other cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of Robert on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Mountcastle Life Celebration Home, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, Va. A military funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009, in Fort Myer Chapel in Fort Myer, Va. The burial will follow at Arlington National Cemetery., Charities |
. Friends may call on Friday afternoon for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com., Charities |
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Upshur Ellsworth "Papa" Berkley was born in Richmond, Va., on aug. 3, 1914. He was educated through the Richmond, Va., public schools system. He received his B.S. degree at Ohio State University, graduating in 1931. His work history included employment at the Lowes Theatre as motion picture lead projectionist and working for Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corp. as a docking clerk until he retired in 1969. Upshur met and married the late Alice E. Farley-Berkley in Petersburg, Va., in July 1951. They were married for 39 years until Alice passed from this life on sept. 10, 1990. Upshur and Alice raised two sons, Edwillis Farley and Edgar L. Farley Sr., from her former marriage. As a family they attended the Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va. At Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Upshur met and married the late Hannah Berkley on May 2, 1994. Hannah passed from this life in the summer of 1998. His accomplishments and honors include being the president of the Local International Projectionists for the Local Association and International Theatres. He was also a certified Virginia notary public, served as a treasurer and held the esteemed honor of deacon emeritus of Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va. Papa Berkley is survived by two sons: Edwillis Farley Jr., Hartland Nursing Home, Pittsburgh, and Edgar Lee Farley Sr., Temple Hills, Md.; one daughter-in-law, Barbara J. Farley, Temple Hills, Md.; seven grandchildren, Pamela E. Farley, Matoaca, Va., Arnice D. Farley-Anderson, Washington, D.C., Edgar L. Farley II, Forestville, Md., Kim Mickens, Fort Washington, Md., Minister William R. Mickens, Bowie, Md., TaJuan "Mick" Mickens, Fredericksburg, Va., Karen Jefferson, Fort Washington, Md.; three granddaughters-in-law, Pamela D. Rogers-Farley, Phyllis Mickets and Janel Mickens; 12 great-grandchildren, Sharai Farley, Seymone Anderson, Edgar L. Farley III, Evelynn Farley, Leia Farley, Alexia Mickens, Monee Mickens, Ashley Mickens, Lauren Mickens, Ebony Grant, Maria Wills and Marcus Byrd; two great-great-grandchildren, Ja'Niyah and Tre-Shawn; one special friend, Deacon Cary; one devoted friend and neighbor, Deacon Fenton L. Bland Sr. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church with Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin officiating. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The remains will lie in repose at the church on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until the hour of service. The family will receive friends at the church Saturday from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Services under the direction of Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
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Feb 18, 2009 The funeral for Bessie Mae "Pauline" Petty, 86, of 919 Independence Drive, Martinsville, who died Feb. 16, 2009, at her home, will be at noon Saturday at the Pentecostal Assembly Building. Dr. J.T. Agnew Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in the Martin family cemetery in Axton. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour before the funeral and other times at the home. She was born in Henry County on Dec. 5, 1922, to Dillard Petty and Martha Martin Petty. They preceded her in death. She retired after 30 years as a domestic worker and was a member of Mount Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she was Church Mother and a member of the Home Missionary group. Surviving are one daughter, Sandra Gravely of the home; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. |
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.com. The family is being served by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Christiansburg, Va., Charities |
Lillian J. Borte NORFOLK - Lillian Jacqueline "Jackie" Borte, 80, passed away Feb. 15, 2009, at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 25, 1928, in Norfolk. She was the best wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend anyone could have. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Robert C. Borte Sr.; her son, Robert C. "Chuck" Borte Jr.; her father, Edward Fritzinger; her mother, Lillian L. Fritzinger; and her brother, Edward G. Fritzinger. She is survived by her daughters, Lyndle J. Holland and husband CR, Mari Lou Carrithers and husband Mike and Peggy Borte; her sons, Gerald M. "Mickey" Borte and wife Cindie, Richard W. "Rickey" Borte Sr. and David E. Borte Sr. and wife Wanda; a brother, Martin "Mickey" Fritzinger and wife Marty, all of Norfolk; 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, of which she was extremely proud; also a score of nieces, nephews and friends. She retired from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission. She was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and a former member of the Bay Haven Garden Club and of the Catholic Daughters of America. She will be fondly remembered. She lived life to the fullest and was always optimistic even in the toughest of times. Her love and strength was second to none. A funeral will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. The burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Paint Bank Community Cemetery with Jim Morris officiating. In lieu of flowers, Fred asked for donations to be made to the NRA to preserve freedom and liberty for your children and grandchildren. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. www.paitselfh.com., Charities |
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will be held at 4 p.m. Friday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel., Charities |
s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2009., Charities |
1 p.m. Wednesday, February at Snow Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home., Charities |
Louise M. Bridgers PORTSMOUTH - Louise Marshall Bridgers, 93, passed away Feb. 15, 2009, in Florida. She was a native of Wilson, N.C., and a member of West End United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bridgers was predeceased by her husband, James M. Bridgers; parents, Mamie Hoover Marshall and Larry J. Marshall; a son-in-law, David R. Wells; and a sister, Evelyn McCann. She is survived by two daughters, Sondra Bridgers Drori and husband Akiva and Louise Bridgers Wells; three grandchildren, Suzanne Wells and husband Steve Latham, Jacqueline Wells Wernimont and husband Jerry, Teresa Gray Cole and husband Jim; five great-grandchildren, Jennifer Wernimont, Ashlee Wernimont, David Latham, Benjamin Latham and Ashley Cole. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be missed by all. Her great-grandchildren knew her as "Darlin." A graveside funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Rick Geoghegan. The family will receive friends in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Condolences can be made at, Charities |
Skylar K. Brockwell, 20, died Feb. 12, 2009. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. |
s will be private and the burial will be in White Haven Memorial Park, Rochester, N.Y., at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home, Princeton, W.Va., 304-425-8176., Charities |
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s will be private. The burial will be in White Haven Memorial Park, Rochester, N.Y., at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the . Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is handling the arrangements., Charities |
for procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at, Charities |
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. He was an active member of Masonic Temple for 20 years. He was affiliated with Morning Star Lodge No. 3, PHA Truxton No. 34 HRM, Antioch Commandery No. 7 and Arabia Temple No. 12. He was also a member of the Tidewater Youth Golf Association. He was preceded in death by parents, Josephine and Joel Brown and his brother, Kenneth Brown. He leaves to cherish his memory loving wife Deborah; son, Quinnan (Shartory); brothers, Carl (Estella) and Rodney; sisters, Joyce (Vernon), Lucille (Wilbur) and Danette (Vincent); sister-in-law, Paulette Brown and Valerie (Leonard); brother-in-law, Father Samuel "Michael Bell"; grandsons, Quinyan, Caleb, Tyshaun and Demarcus; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with full military honors. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Charities |
. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., Charities |
Mae H. Burdette VIRGINIA BEACH - Mae H. Burdette, 82, of the 400 block of Lavender Lane, went to be with the Lord Feb. 13, 2009, in the comfort of Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born June 18, 1926, in Hemmingford Quebec to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Duquette. Mae was married for 59 years to her husband, Claude N. Burdette, who preceded her in death. She was an active member of the civic league and various other organizations. Mae's home had an open door policy - and family, friends and neighbors of all ages came and went, all to Mae's delight. Bingo night was always an adventure for Mae, as she always made arrangements to meet many of her friends there for a little bit of fun and excitement. Mae is survived by her nieces, Marie-Claire Papin of New York, Lucille Davis of Quebec, Jackie Allen and Diane Pendleton, both of North Carolina; two great-nieces, Angela A. Papin and Marie Lynn McCullouch; and two great-great-nieces, Mallory Lynn McCullouch and Jennifer Vitti; and two great-great-nephews, Dominick Vitti and Matthew McCullouch, all of New York. The family will be hosting a life celebration in memory of Mae's zest for life. Plans to be announced at a later date., Charities |
2 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Coulson Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home., Charities |
will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Elder Russell Campbell will officiate. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at, Charities |
Mrs. Vashti J. Cassell, 96, a devoted Christian and member of the First United Methodist Church in Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, established businesswoman, past Grand Matron of Eastern Star, sister of the Mysterious Temple, United Brothers of Fellowship, past chair of ROGT Lodge, passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. She was born in York, Sierra Leone, on Oct. 13, 1912, the daughter of Henry Simeon Grant and Taiwo Juliana Tekam. She was raised in Sierra Leone and graduated from Convent Secondary School in Freetown. Vashti and first husband, Winston Dauphin (deceased), were blessed with one son, the late Henry Winston Dauphin. She later remarried C.H.O. Cassell (deceased) and was blessed with a son, Macgorine Cassell. During her years in Liberia with the Rev. C.H.O Cassell she was also a mother to James Dauphin, Moses Cassell, William Cassell, Augustine Cassell, Kamassa Cassell, Jeanette Cassell, Aurita Cassell, David Cassell, Eddie Cassell, Moses Grant, Arthur Yee, Arthur Whyee and stepmother to Wyandatte Cassell, Lejean Cassell, Yvonne Cassell, Ouditche Cassell and Duret Gray. She is a Liberian who relocated to the U.S. to join her son during the civil war in Liberia. She will be most loved and missed by all those lives she touched in her years with us. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at St. Paul's Baptist Church, 4247 Creighton Road, Richmond, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Lance Watson, pastor. Pastor Russell and the Rev. Sylvia Medley of Scott's Run Community Church of West Virginia officiating; the Rev. Gail Jones of St. Paul's Baptist Church, Richmond, assisting. The interment to 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 entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
CHANDLER, Robert Roy, died at his home in Williamsburg on Saturday, February 14. In a life dedicated to theatre, he worked in Hollywood with Otto Preminger in "Tell Me You Love Me, Juney Moon" and "Advice and Consent" and for the Glendale Centre Theatre. Here in Colonial Williamsburg, he was a well known and loved historic character interpreter, usually as Mr. Joseph Kidd. "Mr. Kidd" went as far as Old Deerfield, Massachusetts, and Bermuda to talk to people about the fashionable furnishings of his time. Bob's genuine love for young people and depth of knowledge made him a treasure guide to the historic area. In all he did he gave 100%. Bob was born to John and Mary Balch Chandler on August 6, 1936 in Petersburg. He is survived by his wife, Carlotto Crissey Chandler; brother, John Edward Chandler Jr.; and sisters, Shirley Chandler, Clara Ann Chandler Parham and Brooks Parham. A graveside service will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Robert Chandler's name. Online condolences can be registered at www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. |
. Friends may call on Thursday afternoon, February 19, 2009, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com., Charities |
CHINN, Charles Emory "Chummy", was born in Frederick, Md., June 30, 1927, and departed this life on Sunday, February 15, 2009. He was raised and educated in Sandston, Va. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. After an honorary discharge, he worked for E. I. DuPont Cellophane. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carrol and Elma Chinn; two brothers, Lt. James R. Chinn and Robert Motley Chinn. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ada K. Chinn; one son, James R. Chinn and daughter-in-law, Linda, of Stevensville, Mont.; three daughters, Sandra Potter and son-in-law, Wayne, Jenny Boswell and son-in-law, Mike, and Grace Elaine Vosburg, all from Henrico, Va. Chummy had five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Sandston Presbyterian Church and the American Legion, Post 242. He enjoyed many fishing trips to the Outer Banks with his buddies. Graveside services will be held Friday, February 20, 2009, at Washington Memorial Park at 11 a.m. The family will receive guests at a reception at the Sandston Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at 13 N. Confederate Avenue, Sandston, Va., immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Virginia. |
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Feb 18, 2009 The funeral for Christine Faye Peters, 64, of Ferrum, who died Feb. 15, 2009, will be at noon today at Endicott Assembly of God Church. Pastors Calvin Hickson and Kenneth Barbour will officiate. Burial will be in the Carter family cemetery. She was born July 20, 1944, to Ralph Jesse Carter and Roxie Emma Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Allen Peters; two sisters, Reba Mabry and Joy Underwood; and a brother, Kenneth Carter. Surviving are two sons, Melvin Peters and Timothy Peters; a daughter, Ramona "Sissy" Peters; a grandchild and a great-grandchild; five sisters, Ellen Barbour, Betty Adkins, Margaret Jones, Clara Carter and Janie Belcher; and two brothers, Jesse Carter and Aaron Carter; and nieces and nephews. |
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 |
for procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at, Charities |
On Saturday, Feb. 14, 2008, our hearts were saddened by the sudden passing of our loved one, Ms. Bernice Cole. A native of Sussex County, Va., she was born Oct. 1, 1928, to the late Louvenia and Peter Cole. She was baptized at Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church, Prince George, Va., at an early age. She resided in Brooklyn, N.Y., for a number of years. After retiring she returned to Petersburg to care for her sister. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Eddie, Johnny, Alexander and Leander Cole; two sisters, Beatrice Page and Eldeen Kelley. Left to cherish her memories are two sisters, Mary Green and Sarah Spriggs of Petersburg, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Lillian Cole of Petersburg, Va., and Blanche Cole of Richmond, Va.; a host of nieces, and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, among them three devoted nieces, Alberta White of Yonkers, N.Y., Vanessa Granderson and Brenda Bartee, both of Petersburg, Va.; nephews, Larry, James and Alonzo Cole, all of Petersburg, Va.; two great-great-nephews, Kevin Hamlin of Kentucky and Keyon Bartee of Petersburg, Va.; one goddaughter, Krystle Granderson of Petersburg, Va.; and devoted friends, Willie Smith and Mary Hansard and Marjorie Walton. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Chapel of Tuckers Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeffrey Reaves officiating. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Relatives and friends will assemble at 35 Fillmore St., Apt. 114, Petersburg, at noon. Services under the direction of Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
COLLINS, Jeannine B. "Neenie," 77, of Mechanicsville, wife of the late William L. Collins Jr., went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2009. Preceded in death by her son, William L. Collins III, she is survived by three daughters, Robin (Len) Brightwell, Kathy (Bill) Berry, and Kimberly (Mike Wynne) Tiller; four grandchildren, Trip Brightwell, Corey Sheppard, Ryan Tiller, and Meghan Berry; two great-grandchildren, Zoe and Makenzi Brightwell. Jeannine retired from Sears after 18 years of service. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Pkwy., Richmond, Va. 23219. Arrangements by Bliley's - Staples Mill. |
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s 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at the Grosses Creek Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie, Va., Charities |
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will be held Friday at 10:45 a.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. |
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s. Online condolences may be sent to kendallfuneralhome.com., Charities |
Grace R. Dalton, 89, of Stuart, Va., died on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Funeral will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, Va., Charities |
Annie Marie Daughtry NORFOLK - Annie Marie "Tiny" Daughtry, 79, died Feb. 14, 2009, in Sentara Health Care, Virginia Beach. She was the widow of Edward L. Daughtry Sr. Survivors include her son, Edward L. Daughtry Jr. of Norfolk; sister, Willie Mae Hawkins of Norfolk; brother, Lemel Townes of New York; two grandchildren, Edward L. Daughtry III and Mario Daughtry; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Mount Zion Baptist Church, Dr. Charles Hart presiding. She will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Friday. Chatman/E.A. Funeral Home is in charge. You may express condolences online at, Charities |
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will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Holy Temple Church. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services is in charge. |
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. Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Connie; a son, Joey V. DiTommaso and wife Robin; two daughters, Lisa Creekmore and husband Randy and Nicole and Peyton Keffer; and six grandchildren, Joey G. and Nicholas DiTommaso, Sophia Smith, Julie Williamson, Eddie Creekmore and Kelsey Keffer. A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Tony Facenda and Pastor Chuck Mann. Burial with military honors will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m., Charities |
s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, 2 p.m., Wednesday with Elder Doug Shearer and the Rev. Jody Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family request that memorial donations be made to Carilion Hospice of Franklin County, 390 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. His family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount., Charities |
DODD, George John, born October 27, 1924 in Stony Point, N.Y., the son of George E. and Jennie Farina Dodd, departed this earthly life and became eternal on February 6, 2009. He leaves behind a loving and devoted family, most especially his beloved wife, June Trueheart, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage on February 5, 2009. He will be much missed and always remembered by his children "the cast of characters", Debbie, Judy, Mary, George, Terry, Joe, Bob and Tim and their spouses. Twenty grandchildren and three great-grandchildren will always love and miss their "Pop-Pop". He also leaves behind a loving sister, Mary Jane Bland and her husband and children. George was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and served in the Pacific. He lived a life of service and dedication to his country, church and family. A celebration of his life will take place at St. Peter Catholic Church, 800 East Grace St., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 21. The family will receive guests immediately following the service in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the following organizations in George's memory: St. Peter Church Endowment for the Poor, P.O. Box 933, Richmond, Va. 23218 or Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Ste. 100, Richmond, Va. 23226. |
Mr. William Henry Dodson, of 3522 Courthouse Road, Hopewell, Va., died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at his residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Norris Funeral Service Chapel, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
Driscoll, Edward Joseph - Edward Joseph Driscoll Edward Joseph Driscoll, 86, a retired Colonel and legend in Marine Corps communications, died on Feb. 10 of congestive heart failure .... |
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will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Epworth United Methodist Church. Doughty Funeral Home is in charge. |
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Theresa C. Ellis SUFFOLK - Theresa Casper Ellis, "Boots," 82, died Feb. 11, 2009, in Maryview Nursing Care. She was the daughter of the late Frank Casper and Nanny White Casper. Survivors are three daughters, Estella White (Arthur Lee), Theresa Moore (Rudolph) and Diana Sunkins; six sons, Robert Ellis (Chun), Walter Ellis, Michael Ellis (Carolyn), Carlton Ellis (Melanie), Ronald Ellis and Jesse Clark (Jessie); two sisters-in-law, Virginia Powell (Major) and Mildred Ellis; and a special friend, Jesse Clark Jr. She was predeceased by a daughter, Annette Marie Casper. A funeral will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in Third Baptist Church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. today. The family will also receive friends at 2322 Randolph St., Portsmouth. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge., Charities |
ELLIS, Charles E. Jr., of Richmond, departed this life on February 17, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
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Feb 18, 2009 Emerson Stegall, 88, of 27 Greentree St., Collinsville, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory will announce arrangements. |
Margie L. Engle SUFFOLK - Margie L. Engle, 66, passed away Feb. 17, 2009. She was born in Franklin, the daughter of the late Virginia Butler Turner and James Oliver Turner. Margie is survived by her husband of 50 years, John Richard Engle; daughters, JoAnna M. Boyd, Teresa L. Brock; sons, James A. Engle and John R. Engle Jr., all of Suffolk; seven grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and a sister, Vanessa Bradshaw of Carrsville, Va. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, with the Rev. Dick Dinges officiating. Burial will follow in Nansemond Suffolk Cemetery. Friends may join the family for a time of visitation Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Condolences may be registered online at, Charities |
EVERETTE, David A., 78, of Powhatan went to be with the Lord Monday, February 16, 2009 at his home. He was a longtime member and deacon of Elkhardt Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Wade Everette. He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita S. Everette; two sons, D. Bruce Everette (Sharon Ann) and David Lane Everette (Wilma Bradner); four grandchildren, Chryl Shaw, Shannon Everette, Lauryn Everette and Meridyth Everette; five great-grandchildren, Matthew Sprouse, Dayton Shaw, Brianna Shaw, Alexis Everette and Sadie Everette; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday from 11 to 12 noon at Elkhardt Baptist Church, 6715 Hull Street Rd., Richmond, Va. 23224, and where a funeral service will take place at 12 noon. Memorial contributions may be made to Elkhardt Baptist Church Building Fund. |
FITZGERALD, Josephine Price, 100, formerly of Chesterfield and Lovingston, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 15, 2009. Her husband, Harold Fitzgerald; daughter, June Turner; and son, Larry Fitzgerald, preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Jo Prust of Notasulga, Ala.; sons, Bobby Fitzgerald and Mark Fitzgerald, both of Chesterfield, Jimmy Fitzgerald of Atlanta, Ga., and Tommy Fitzgerald of Margate, Fla.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren and special friends. Everything she did was done for the glory of the Lord, and she made a difference in the lives of all who knew her. A service will be held at Rockfish Valley Baptist Church in Nellysford, Va. (3395 Rockfish Valley Hwy.) Friday at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends one hour before time of service at the church. Arrangements by Wells-Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston (434-263-4097). |
In Loving Memory of Brenda L. FLURNOY Sept. 1, 1963 Feb. 18, 2007, We love and miss you as it's, been 2 years now. You are, still in our hearts., Love, Jason, Heather,, Nicholas & Landon Flurnoy, Charities |
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Feb 18, 2009 Frances Newman, 66, of Bassett, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at her home. Bassett Funeral Service will announce arrangements. |
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FRENCH, Robert W., 75, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2009. He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl "Cheri" L. French and Laurale "Missy" F. Migliore; son, Robert "Rob" M. French and his wife, Donna; brothers, Don, Harold and Floyd French; four grandchildren; and his former wife, Victoria D. Milton. Mr. French served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Road (Rte. 10). His funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Dale Memorial Park. |
Dewey T. Fussell Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Dewey Thomas Fussell Jr., 78, of Woodland Drive, died Feb. 15, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Fussell, a native of Norfolk County, Virginia, was a retired mechanic from Pilot Freight Carriers. A former minor league baseball catcher, he coached youth baseball and football in the Western Branch area. He was an avid outdoorsman. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mary Vinnie Kilpatrick Fussell; two daughters, Mary Anne Hurdle of Portsmouth, Alice Fussell Smith (Zuddie) of Suffolk; three sons, Dewey T. Fussell III (Laurie) of Chesapeake, James "Rock" Fussell (Jenny) of Portsmouth, John G. Fussell of Suffolk; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ada Weber, Tina LaFoy; two brothers, Frank Fussell and Milton Fussell. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dot Cable and a grandson, James C. Strickler. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, Suffolk, by the Rev. Robert Cummins. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Friends may join the family today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home., Charities |
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Georgia P. Wade |
Feb 18, 2009 The funeral for Georgia P. Wade, 84, of Martinsville, who died Feb. 12, 2009, was held Tuesday at Mountain View Baptist Church with the Rev. C.L. Johnson officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Ricky Wade, Floyd Hayes, Sam Farris, Dana Marshall, Paul Morris, Henry Penn and Deacon William Spencer. Hairston Funeral Home handled arrangements. |
Corinne L. Giles went home to be with the Lord at the age of 94 on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. She was a native of Bedford County, Va., and currently a resident of Hampton. Mrs. Giles was currently attending Pine Chapel Baptist Church in Hampton and was a long-time member of Colonial Baptist Church in Botetourt County, Va. She was an avid quilter and reader. She loved her family and her church. Mrs. Giles was preceded in rest by her husband, Urbane W. Giles, in 1974; and her daughter-in-law, Renee Giles, in 2007. Mrs. Giles leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, R. Woodrow "Woody" Giles and wife, Dottie, and Roy Giles and wife, Betty; her grandchildren, Kevin Giles, Mark Giles and wife, Laurie, Melodie Blackburn and husband, Ronnie, and Tim Giles; great-grandchildren, Eric Giles, Kristen Giles, Nathan Giles, Rachel Giles, Cory Blackburn, Holly Blackburn, Faith Blackburn, Timi Giles and Lee Green; sister, Ruby Hawkins and husband, Bill; and many nieces and nephews. Friends are encouraged to visit www.MeM.com to share words of comfort with the family. The family will receive friends at Pine Chapel Baptist Church, 1544 W. Queen Street, Hampton, on Thursday, February 19, 2009, from 6 to 7 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 7 p.m. Interment will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2009, at Montvale Baptist Church Cemetery in Bedford County, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Pine Chapel Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements are under the care of ParklawnWood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, Va. 23666., Charities |
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Feb 18, 2009 Grace Rakes Dalton, 89, of Stuart, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. She was born in Patrick County on March 10, 1919, to Arthur E. and Annice Hall Dalton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lemuel Thomas "Taft" Rakes; a son, Thomas J. Rakes; two sisters, Evelyn Wigington and Clarice Harris Hall; and two brothers, Edward A. Dalton and Richard N. Dalton. She was a member of Conner's View Primitive Baptist Church, and she had worked for the United Elastic Corp. Surviving are her husband, Plenny Dalton of Dublin; three daughters, Lucille Craig of Stuart, Betty Dalton of Gibsonville, N.C., and Virginia Gunter of Stuart; three sons, Clyde Rakes of Kernersville, N.C., John Henry Rakes of Sandy Level and Garry Rakes of Front Royal; 22 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two stepsons, Wendell Dalton and Kelly Dalton; two stepdaughters, Joyce Walker and Joan Hawkins; a brother, Herman Dalton of Stuart; and two sisters, Myrtle Gregory and Mabel Rakes, both of Stuart. The funeral will at 2 p.m. Thursday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Revs. Wayne Moore and Jim Churchwell officiating. Burial will be in Patrick Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until time for the service Thursday at the funeral home and other times at the home of her daughter Virginia Gunter, 190 Clark House Farm Road, Stuart. Memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 410 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, N.C. 27030, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 2728 Colonial Ave., Suite 2, Roanoke, Va. 24015. |
. Friends may call at Serenity on Friday, February 20, 2009, from noon to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Roanoke, Va. www.serenityfuneralhome.net, Charities |
. An online guest book is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Memorials may be made to Incare Hospice, 4685 Hwy. 17, South Bypass, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Pawleys Island Chapel is in charge of the arrangements., Charities |
GRIMSLEY, James Edward Jr., of Richmond, son of J. Edward and Ann Neblett Grimsley, died Sunday, February 15, 2009 after a short illness. He was 53. A native of Richmond, he was a graduate of Freeman High School and the University of Virginia. For several years following his graduation from the university, he worked with relief organizations finding homes in the United States for refugees from war-torn Vietnam and the Balkans. At the time of his death, he was employed by MiTek Corporation in Edenton, N.C., as an information technology specialist. In addition to his parents, Jim is survived by two sisters, Penny Blumenthal and her husband, Ben, of Richmond, Anna Ashworth and her husband, Alan, of Tampa, Fla.; six nieces and nephews, Michael Blumenthal and his wife, Kelly, of Richmond, Stephanie Blumenthal of Richmond, and Caitlin, Jonathan, Nathan and Jillian Ashworth of Tampa. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary Street Rd. Burial in Hollywood Cemetery will be private. The Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Edgehill Cemetery, Accomac. Williams-Parksley Funeral Home is in charge. |
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Natalie Paige Hale, infant daughter of Joshua Hale and Dorothy Bleser, of Selma, N.C., died Saturday, February 14, 2009. Services will be private. Arrangements by Parrish Funeral Home, Selma, N.C., Charities |
Pastor William Bryan (Bud) Hall, 64, of 516 Sunnybrook Road, Fairfield, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 16, 2009 at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville, Va. Born February 3, 1945, in Clifton Forge, Va., he was a son of the late William Houston "Kinkie" Hall and Sybil Lawler Hall. He was a 1963 graduate of Clifton Forge High School and received a bachelor of theology in 1979 from Hyles Anderson College in Hammond, Ind. He was currently pastor of Faith Mountain Baptist Church in Lexington, Va., having served there for 10 years, and was formerly pastor of Peoples Baptist Church in Mansfield, Ohio, and Deerfield Baptist Church in Deerfield. He was also employed by Lawrence Transportation Systems in Roanoke for 11 years and was part owner of Hall Transfer and Storage in Clifton Forge, which was the family business. He was an avid UVA fan., He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy Capps Hall, of Fairfield; three children, Christopher B. Hall and fianc�e, Susan Cahoon, of Clifton Forge, Shannon H. McGhee and husband, Matt, of Moneta, and Matthew H. Hall and wife, Tracey, of Warm Springs; a sister, Victoria H. Broughman and husband, Sonny, of Richmond; two brothers, John L. "Gemmer" Hall and wife, Kim, of Eagle Rock, and Gregory L. Hall and wife, Sheryl, of Fincastle; six grandchildren, Tori Shlanta, Alyssa McGhee, Kylee Hall, Kenzie Hall, Nicole Broughfman, and Taylor Broughfman; his mother-in-law, Elsie Capps, of Clifton Forge; brother-in-law, Benny Capps and wife, Sandra, of Covington; sister-in-law, Geneva Welch and husband, Roger, of Flint Hill; and nieces and nephews, Lance Broughman, Jennifer Aghazadeh, John Hall, Nathan Hall, Jason Miller, Jayson Capps, Ryan Welch, and Courtney Harrington., will be conducted 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009, in Faith Mountain Baptist Church in Lexington with Pastor Lloyd Camp officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, February 18, 2009, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge., The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Faith Mountain Baptist Church, 270 Valley Pike, Lexington, Va. 24450 or to the , Alleghany Highlands Division, c/o Karen Buzzard, 807 McCormick Blvd., Clifton Forge, Va. 24422., Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., is in charge of arrangements. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com., Charities |
Joseph M. Harden WINDSOR - Joseph Malcolm Harden, 78, died Feb. 16, 2009. A funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Walker Funeral Home Chapel. |
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Sarah P. Harrell VIRGINIA BEACH - Sarah P. Harrell, also known as "Sadie," 69, passed away Feb. 13, 2009. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland. She was the widow of the late James C. Harrell, also known as "Pappy." Both are survived by their son, Philip J. Harrell of Virginia Beach; daughters, Tina Richardson and husband Andy of Chesapeake and Terry Ann Perry and husband Kirk of Elizabeth City, N.C.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Kate Vidart and family; her brother, Edward Kelly of Scotland; and a host of other loving family members and friends. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mrs. Harrell's name may be made to the . To celebrate the life of Sarah, please visit her Everlasting Memorial at www.mem.com., Charities |
HARRIS, Ms. Josephine Elizabeth, age 66, entered in eternal rest February 15, 2009. She was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Harris; her parents, Mary V. and Joseph W. Harris Sr.; and her brother, Joseph W. Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Carlton (Regina) and Keith Harris; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sisters, Catherine Holmes (Wayne) and Terry; brothers, Lenny and Kevin (Cathy); sister-in-law, Marilyn; a host of loving relatives and friends, a devoted friend, Irene Starkes. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Remains will lie in state Thursday, February 19, at 11 a.m. at Cedar Street Baptist Church, 2301 Cedar St., where services will be held at 12 noon. Rev. Dr. Anthony Michael Chandler Sr., Pastor. Rev. Emmanuel C. Harris officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
Margaret A. Harrison, 59, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late William S. and Marie Arnold Harrison. Ms. Harrison was employed with the Virginia Department of Taxation. She is survived by her sister, Linda H. Bishop and husband, Terry, of Ohio; brother, Joseph W Harrison of Dinwiddie; nieces, Terri Bishop and fiancé, Allen Ozmore, of Dinwiddie, Kelly Hill and husband, Jeff, of Ohio; nephews, Ray Casey, Zachary Casey, Justin Ozmore of Dinwiddie, Jarrett Hill, Gage Hill of Ohio; an aunt, Marie Moore of North Carolina; and numerous cousins. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at the Petersburg chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home and Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road, with the Rev. Robert Rowland III officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 Wednesday evening (tonight) at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
HART, Kenneth McCoy, 90, of Gum Spring, Va., departed this life February 16, 2009. He was born July 1, 1918 in Louisa County, Va., to Stephen Farrar and Helen McCoy Hart. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Hart Lancaster, and his lifelong friend and brother-in-law, George B. Lancaster Sr. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Barbara; his daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Brian Jennings; granddaughter, Sonia Rae Jennings; brother, Stephen F. Hart Jr. and his wife, Charlotte; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth U. Delaney and Janet U. Phyfe; 14 nieces and nephews; and faithful friend, Tupper. He was a World War II veteran, having served as an Army Lieutenant in the 3513th Ordnance Automotive Maintenance Company. In addition to being a farmer and woodworker, he was a certified land surveyor well-known in Louisa, Goochland, Hanover and surrounding counties. He was a lifelong member of Providence Presbyterian Church, where the McCoy family had served and worshipped for many generations. Along with caring for his beloved beef cows and tending his vegetable garden in later years, he continued to operate his WoodMizer sawmill until a stroke in May 2008 curtailed his outdoor activities. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2009, at the Hart Family Cemetery; reception will immediately follow the service at Providence Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, Gum Spring, Va. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 19, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lacy Funeral Home, 6241 Cross Country Road, Mineral. Va 23117. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Providence Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 13, Gum Spring, Va 23065. Online guestbook available at www.lacyfh.com |
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. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Temple Sinai, the VA Hospice in Hampton or a charity of choice., Charities |
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Ella L. Hill CHESAPEAKE - Ella Louise Hill, 70, of the 3900 block of Fairview St., passed away Feb. 11, 2009. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Holy Temple Ministries, 740 Great Bridge Blvd. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge., Charities |
s will be held at Evergreen Burial Park on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel., Charities |
Bobby I. Hodges, 71, of Moneta, Va., died on Monday, February 16, 2009, at his home. He was born on April 15, 1937, and was preceded in death by his father, Tass Henry Hodges. He is survived by his wife, Judy Worley Hodges; his son, Robert S. Hodges; his daughter, Mary Beth Hodges; granddaughter, Ashleigh R. Hodges; grandson, Ryan S. Hodges; and his beloved pet, Holly. He is also survived by his mother, Garnet S. Hodges; brothers and sisters-in-law Wayne H. and Shelvy Hodges, and Douglas L. and Frances Hodges; sister and brother-in-law, Judy H. and David Nutter; sisters-in-law, Faye W. Bollings (Grady), Linda W. Cobbler (Wayne), Rena W. Hunt (Ray), and Betty W. Compton (Gerald); brothers-inlaw, Donald E. Worley Jr. (Joyce) and D. Earl Worley (Diane); 19 nieces and nephews; and 25 great-nieces and nephews., from 1967 to 1998 as Supervisor and Vice President. He stayed involved in the community with Piedmont School-To-Work Consortium Action Council and Patrick Henry Development Council, which later became CPEG., After retirement he helped build several churches both locally and with Carpenters for Christ. Bobby was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, Christian, Deacon and avid golfer, loving life and being around people. Bobby will be greatly missed by all., s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2009, from Franklin Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Agee officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Orchard Drive Baptist Youth Fund, 228 Orchard Drive, Bassett, Va. 24055; Beulah Baptist Youth Program, 4220 Sontag Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151 or Bassett Historical Center Building Fund, P.O. Box 3964, Fairystone Park Hwy., Bassett, Va. 24055., Pallbearers include Mark Bollings, Dennis Worley, Steve McGuire, Robert Arrington, Steve Moore, Michael Hodges, Terry Hodges and David Hodges., The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 19, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. at Franklin Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
s will be conducted 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009, from Mountain View Memorial Park with the Rev. Ronald Coleman officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
Leo L. Holland Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Leo Laurence "Larry" Holland Jr., 82, passed away peacefully in his home Feb. 13, 2009. Born and raised in Baltimore, where he met and married his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Dorothy Lee Caldwell Holland. Larry's life was first and foremost defined by his deep, abiding love of his family. A proud veteran of World War II, he was actively involved in many organizations within the United Methodist Church, taking special joy in his work with mentally-challenged people. His selfless giving to and care for his wife, family and church community will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Dot; his children, Lee and Jody Holland, Beth and Harvey Trower, Ray Holland, Tracy Holland, Dori and Mark Richardson; 14 grandchildren; as well as his two sisters, Joan Fritz and Gladys Correll. A celebration of Larry's life will be held at his home church, Community UMC, 1072 Old Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, Saturday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be made to Heart Havens, 3805 Cutshaw Ave., Suite 414, Richmond, VA 23230; Camp Rainbow Connection, Virginia Conference United Methodist Church with Camp Rainbow Connection noted in the memo line, P.O. Box 1719, Glen Allen, VA 23060; or Boy Scouts of America through, Charities |
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Patricia Kay Hunt, 65, of Moneta, Va., died on Monday, February 16, 2009. Services will be private. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
JACKSON, Larry, of Mechanicsville, entered eternal life February 16, 2009. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the: |
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will be held Saturday at noon in New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Painter, Va. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services, Chesapeake, is in charge. |
s will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Terry Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Charities |
Virginia Simonton Keatley, 90, of Covington, Va., died on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home., Charities |
Mary Catherine Keller NEWPORT NEWS - Mary Catherine Keller, 86, died Feb. 17, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at noon in New Grafton Baptist Church. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., is in charge. |
for procession to the church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at, Charities |
Kent, Elizabeth A. "Betsy" - Elizabeth A. "Betsy" Kent Elizabeth A. "Betsy" Kent, 63, of Manassas, passed away February 14th, 2009 at her home after a long illness. Born .... |
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2 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Fincastle., Charities |
Mrs. Patricia Ann Hines King, age 55, of 21109 Warrior Drive, Petersburg, departed this life Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, in the VCU Medical Center, Richmond. She was born Dec. 31, 1953, to Mrs. Shirley Pearson and the late Albert Jackson. She was a native of Prince George but lived a great deal of her life in Alexandria, Va. She was a former member of Emmanuel Seventh Day Adventist Church of Alexandria and had been employed at the Defense General Supply Center, Richmond, for over 25 years. Surviving are: her husband; Rudolph King; a son, McCory King; two stepchildren, Courtney and Ronell King, all of Petersburg; a brother, Steven Pearson; a sister, Natalie Pearson; three aunts; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, three sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends, among the friends a very devoted Regina Parker, and many more too numerous to name. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, from the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. William N. Bland Jr. will officiate and the interment will be in Southlawn Memorial Park, Petersburg. Family and friends attending the service may assemble at the residence at noon. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg; (804) 732-7841. Now serving from three locations, Petersburg, Hopewell and Waverly. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
Kirk, Brittany and Connor - Brittany Nicole Kirk Connor Reece Kirk Brittany Nicole Kirk, age 14 died February 13, 2009. She was a student at Forest Park High School. .... |
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Nancy J. Klabnik VIRGINIA BEACH - Our merciful God took mercy on Nancy J. Klabnik, 68, our loving mother, grandmother and Aunt Nancy. She joined her husband, soulmate and best friend, Raymond Sr. on Feb. 16, 2009. Daughter of Jenny and Fredrick Derringer, she is survived by her sons, Raymond Jr., William, his wife Glenna and their daughter, Nancy Margaret, all of Virginia Beach and numerous nephews and nieces. Nancy was affectionately called "Mom" by many of her friends and adopted family members. She was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. Nancy was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Sr., who was a member of Knights of Columbus Father Habets Council 4632 and Father Habets Assembly 1505. She was a great cook and baker. Her greatest enjoyment was working side by side with her granddaughter, Nancy. A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Virginia Beach. A Rosary will be said Thursday in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, starting at 6:30 p.m., followed by a visitation until 9 p.m. The family will also receive friends at the church Friday before the Mass from 10 to 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John the Apostle Catholic Church Building Fund or Princess Anne Courthouse Volunteer Rescue Squad. Online condolences may be made to the family at, Charities |
John Joseph Klein Jr. NORFOLK - John Joseph Klein Jr. of the 1800 block of Banning Road passed away Feb. 12, 2009. John was the retired owner of Andrews-Klein Machine Company. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. John was a U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve veteran and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Frances McMahon Klein; a daughter, Jane P.K. Hammond and husband Gary of Norfolk; three sons, John J. Klein III of Florida, Michael Klein of Burlington, Vt., and Robert F. Klein of Worcester, Mass.; and two grandchildren, Jonathan D. Hammond of Richmond and Jennifer M. Hammond of New York City. He was predeceased by a son, Phillip D. Klein. A private funeral was held in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Burial followed in St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Catholic Charities of Hampton Roads. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
LAMBERT, Violet King, 83, of Mechanicsville, went peacefully to be with Jesus on February 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Virgil B. Lambert; and sister, Goldie Barnhill. She is survived by her husband, Virgil Lambert; two daughters, Linda Przybylko (Pryz), and Michelle Phillips (Mike); her son, Courtland Lambert (Peggy); five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Viola Merchant and Dorothy Ashburn; brothers, William King, Berkley King and Linwood King. She was a member of Providence United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends today, Wednesday, February 18, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Services will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at the funeral home. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. |
William Lavery, president of Virginia Tech from 1975 to 1987 and a Blacksburg resident since 1966 died Monday. He was 78. |
LAVERY, William E., Ph.D., President Emeritus of Virginia Tech, age 78, of Blacksburg, died Monday, February 16, 2009, at the New River Valley Medical Center. He was born in Geneseo, N.Y. on November 20, 1930 to the late John R. and Mary Irene O'Bryan Lavery. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the U.S. Army. Dr. Lavery was a longtime active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, where he served as the chairman of the building fund for the New St. Mary's Catholic Church. Lavery joined the faculty at Virginia Tech in 1966 as director of administration for the Extension division before being tapped as vice president for finance in 1968. In 1973, he became executive vice president, and he was appointed president in 1974, effective January 1, 1975. Lavery earned his bachelor's degree from Michigan State University, his master's in public administration from George Washington University, and his doctorate in extension administration from the University of Wisconsin. During his presidency, the National Conference of Christians and Jews presented him with the Brotherhood Award, the governor of Virginia appointed him to serve on the Commission on Virginia's Transportation in the 21st Century, President Ronald Reagan named him chair of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development, and the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury appointed him to the National Savings Bond Committee. Dr. Lavery served on the first NCAA Presidential Commission. The university recognized his contributions by presenting him with the Ruffner Medal in 1993 and by dedicating the William E. Lavery Animal Health Research Center in his honor in 1995. Dr. and Mrs. Lavery were named Blacksburg Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizens of the Year in 1991. He was inducted into the Livonia Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame in its inaugural year. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Peggy J. Lavery, of Blacksburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Debra L. and David H. Sensibaugh, of Kingsport, Tenn., Lori L. and Carl E. Mitchell, of Radford, Va., Mary Beth Lavery-Fisher and Scott D. Fisher, of Culpeper, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, K. Michael and Lisa C. Lavery, of Midlothian, Va.; brother and sister-in-law, John W. and Lois T. Lavery, of Snug Harbor, N.C.; 12 grandchildren, three nephews and five cousins. A funeral mass will be conducted Friday, February 20, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Father James Arsenault officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the William E. Lavery Professorship for International Affairs, Virginia Tech University Gift Accounting, (mail code 0336) 902 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24061, or to St. Mary's Catholic Church Building Fund, 1205 Old Mill Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Friends may call anytime after 12 p.m. noon Thursday, and the family will receive friends from 5 to 7:30 Thursday evening, with a Rosary service following at 7:30 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Cub Drive SW, Blacksburg. |
Annie Casey Lee, 81, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service., Charities |
LEE, Arnette D., departed this life February 12, 2009. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Joe Spence Lee Jr., three sons, one daughter-in-law, eight-grand-children, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where a memorial service will be held Thursday, 1 p.m. |
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s will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion, Va., Charities |
LEE, Wilbert Eugene, 68, of Richmond, retired supervisor with Philip Morris after 25 years of service, passed away February 15, 2009, after his brave fight with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Arlene Kenny Lee; four devoted daughters, Bertina, Latonia and her husband, Jordan, Lasonia and Jessica Lee; devoted brother, Clifton "Red" Lee; one granddaughter, Corinne Lee; and a host of other family and friends. Wilbert will be missed by all of those whose lives he touched. He attended the University of Richmond and enjoyed going to the VCU Adult Day Service and the Senior Center of Richmond. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Tributes may be made at mem.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the VCU Massey Cancer Center. |
LONGEST, Margaret Langford, 70, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully February 16, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a devoted wife, mother, "Nanny," and friend; loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Charles B. Longest; daughters, Lisa C. Longest and Charlotte L. Grammer and her husband, Paul; two beloved grandchildren, Sarah and Joey Grammer; sister-in-law, Jean L. Atkins; niece, Amy A. Silva and her husband, William; great-nephew, Luke; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment will follow at St. Stephens Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Stephens Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 251 Trail, St. Stephens Church, Va. 23148 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123. |
s will be held 12 noon on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel 540-362-1237., Charities |
will be held in Norfolk at a later date. An online guest book may be signed at, Charities |
A funeral service for Mrs. Mittie Pegram Maclin, of Rawlings, Va., will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at the Hickory Run Baptist Chuch, Rawlings, with the pastor, the Rev. Pernell Simms, officiating. Burial will commence at the Campbell Family Cemetery, Rawlings. Viewing will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, (804) 478-4411. |
will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Charities |
Mr. Willie A. Marks, affectionately known to many as "Boonie" or "Boonie Fisher," 63, of McKenney, Va., passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Fisher Day; son, Marlo "Rambo" Jones; and grandsons, Caleb Echavarria and Darius Jones. He received his education in the Dinwiddie County Public School System. He was a truck driver with Bill's Trucking, Chesterfield, Va., until his retirement in January 2008. Willie was previously employed at the former Bandbox record shop in downtown Richmond, Va., and Central State Hospital in Petersburg, Va. He enjoyed sitting with his friends and watching the goings-on in McKenney, and loved hunting with his grandson, Da'Shawn, and fishing with his grandchildren, family and friends. Willie is survived by his loving wife, Eugenia (Jean) C. Marks; his children, Isadore Jones, Buckingham, Va., Keith (Gertrude) Jones, New Jersey, Darryl (Angie) Jones, Lawrenceville, Va., and Zemoria Jones Richmond, Va., Euphemia (Vickie) Jones, Richmond, Va.; one stepson, George Harrison III, Atlanta; two stepdaughters, Danielle Jones, McKenney, Va., and Alexis Jones, Midlothian, Va; brother, Clarence Marks, Richmond; stepbrothers, Larry and Lewis Lambert, Richmond, Va., Alexander Marks (Barbara), West Virginia, Louis Hall, McKenney; sister, Deneen Person, McKenney; stepfather, Johnny Day, McKenney, Va.; numerous nieces and nephews; 25 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends, among them Harry Smith, Charles Glass, Ashton Coleman, Peter Smith, Jennie Jones. Willie will be remembered for having the gift of making you smile or laugh no matter what. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at the Big Bethel Baptist Church, McKenney, with the Rev. Alvin Gurley officiating and the Rev. Wanda Wallace eulogizing. Burial will commence at the First Baptist Church, McKenney. Friends may contact the family at 18406 Southern Ave., McKenney, Va., and (804) 721-9903. They will also receive friends at the funeral home at 7 on Friday evening. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, Va., (804) 478-4411. |
MARTIN, Otis Carlton, 77, of Chester, died on Monday, February 16, 2009. He was the second of four sons to the late Emmett and Mabel Martin, and was preceded in death by his son, Perry Martin; and grandson, Joseph Martin. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marian Vineyard Martin; his children and their spouses, Wayne and Ren‚e Martin, of Chesterfield, Kenneth and Janet Martin, of Chesterfield, Mark Martin of Chester, Kevin and Letitia Martin, of Chester, Dean and Leona Martin, of Chester and Kristie Martin and Stevan Pullins of Huntington, W. Va.; eight grandchildren, Tony Martin, Michael Martin, Elaine Martin, Adam Martin, Sean Martin, Connor Martin, Alicia Martin and Evan Martin; one great-granddaughter, Kelti Martin; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Judy Martin, of Chesterfield; and many other friends and family members. Otis served our country as a member of the U.S. Navy. He was a prominent and respected member of the Chester and Dutch Gap communities, working for many local businesses that include Dupont, Allied Chemical, Mobile Chemical, Shoosmith Brothers, and W.T. Curd. He owned Amoco and Sunoco service stations, and served as an auxiliary police officer for Chesterfield County. He was also a member of the Melchizedek Priesthood of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Otis was well known in the community for his work ethic and integrity, and loved by all for his generosity and the joy he took in life, even when life was at its most difficult. He was quick to laugh and always put others before himself. The personal sacrifices he made for his family throughout his life will always be remembered and appreciated. A funeral service will be held Friday, February 20, 2009 11 a.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Bishop Matthew Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Chester, Virginia. The family will receive friends Thursday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to the Children's Hospital, 2924 Brook Road, Richmond, Va. 23220. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
John Clarke Mason Sr. SOUTHERN SHORES - John C. Mason Sr., 96, died Feb. 15, 2009. Services are pending. Gallop Funeral Service Inc. is in charge. |
McCLURE, Hildegarde H., 86, of Petersburg, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. McClure; mother and father, Ludwig and Elsa Hoell; brothers, Willi Hoell and Rudi Hoell; and sisters, Herta Koenig and Else Levitz. She is survived by her brother, Dieter Hoell; sister, Gudrun Schaefer; brother-in-law, Herbert Levitz; niece, Susan L. Reams and husband, Charles; great-nieces, Ashley M.R. Dunn and Brooke E. Reams; several other nieces and nephews and devoted friends, Leonard Martin, Elizabeth Martin and Marlene Evans. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Sunday, February 22, 2009 from 3 to 5 p.m. A Christian Burial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2009 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
McKINNEY, Sevilla Griles, age 96, of Randolph, Va., passed away February 17, 2009 in Keysville, Va. She is survived by one sister, Madeline Bigger of Charlotte, N.C.; one brother, Leonard R. Griles, of Randolph, Va., and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers and five sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Public Fork Christian Church, with Dennis Fritz officiating. Visitation will be help an hour and a half prior to the service. Newcomb Allgood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Garry Ballance officiating. Burial will be in Pinelawn Memorial Park in Southern Pines., Charities |
, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Villa Heights Baptist Church and other times at the home, 62 Workshop Road, Martinsville, Va. Memorials may be made to Villa Heights Baptist Church, 150 Corse Avenue, Martinsville, Va. 24112. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., is serving the Meyers family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com., Charities |
Constance D. Milano VIRGINIA BEACH - Constance DeMinico Milano, 99, passed away Feb. 16, 2009. She was born May 27, 1909 in Boston to the late Peter Paul DeMinico and Josephine Tedesco DeMinico and was the widow of Daniel G. Milano. Mrs. Milano was the past president of the Women's Italian Club of Boston, past president of the Frances Tomasello Club, fund raiser for John F. Kennedy's Congressional and Senate races and fund raiser for the Home for Italian Children. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Milano was predeceased by two brothers, Frederick and Joseph DeMinico. She is survived by three daughters, Deanne Sibley of Columbus, Ohio, Phyllis Milano of Marco Island, Fla., and Joya Palacio and husband Luis of Virginia Beach; sister, Edith S. DeMinico of Medford, Mass.; brother, Philip DeMinico of Boston; six grandchildren, Frank Coliano, Dana Coliano, Christopher Coliano, Joyia Sibley, Luis John Palacio and Marina Palacio Hunt; 10 great-grandchildren; and three nephews, Frederick DeMinico, Paul DeMinico and Frank Sorrenti. A Mass will be held in Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Virginia Beach, Friday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Esteban DeLeon officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sentara Hospice, 535 Independence Parkway, Suite 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Condolences may be shared with the family at, . Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach, is in charge of the arrangements., Charities |
Gary E. Mitchell CHESAPEAKE - Gary Elbert Mitchell, 48, born in Knoxville, Tenn., and a resident of Chesapeake, passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in his home. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and went on to be a contractor and owner of G.E.M. Roofing. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Lisa A. Mitchell; his mother, Lois Egan and her husband Chuck of Norfolk; his father, Thomas Mitchell and his wife Bobbie of Harrogate, Tenn.; two daughters, Lindsay H. Mitchell and Aaron H. Cockrell and husband Justin; a granddaughter, Bailey R. Cockrell; a mother-in-law, Rita Robinson and husband James; five sisters; two brothers; and best buddy, Trey "Butter Bean" Gordon III. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by Mr. Keith Lewis. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the Meherrin Bow and Gun Club; his mother- in-law, Rita Robinson and husband James; aunts, Frances Brockett and husband Bob, Betty Johnson and husband Gary; and a special cousin, Tammy Lawson whom he loved so very much., Charities |
Julia Magdeline Nicholas Morgan, 86, of Madison Heights, Va., died on Monday, February 16, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424., Charities |
will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2009 at Oakey's East Chapel with the Rev. George Stevenson officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution, please consider the Gideons International, P. O. Box 373, Roanoke, VA 24003. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909., Charities |
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Eunice Newsome CHESAPEAKE - Eunice Newsome, 86, died Feb. 16, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at noon in Fisher Funeral Home chapel, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth. |
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NOEL, Annie Mae, of Richmond, passed away February 17, 2009. She is survived by nine nieces and nephews, several great-nieces and great-nephews, several great-great-nieces and one great-great-nephew. Miss Noel was a former employee of Reynolds Metals and Dominion Virginia Power. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, February 20 in Jerusalem Christian Church Cemetery, King William. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jerusalem Christian Church Cemetery Association, 1949 Powhatan Trail, King William, Va. 23086. |
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Feb 18, 2009 The funeral for Nora Tatum Wade, 92, of Martinsville, who died Feb. 13, 2009, was held Tuesday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Fieldale. The Rev. Benjamin Redd officiated. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Charlie Spencer, Daniel Spencer, James Spencer, Thomas Spencer, Geoffrey Starkey and Steve Jones. Hines Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements. |
NORMAN, Margaret Mitchell, 87, of Richmond, departed this life to be with the Lord February 12, 2009. She was the widow of Thomas Paul Norman. She is survived by her devoted and loving son, William P. "Billy" Norman and his wife, Katherine; two sisters, Lois M. Booker and Christine M. Buffham; and her devoted nurse and special friend, Shirley Christian Griffin. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where a funeral service will be held 12 noon Thursday. Entombment Dale Memorial Park. |
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OLIVER, Bertie "Buddy Brown" Jr., 59, of Richmond, Va., departed his life on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lynell Oliver. He leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, LaShan Robinson (Keith) and Sheree Pannell; one son, Jerrod Oliver Sr.; four grandchildren, DaShan and Emani Ross, Keilani Robinson and Jerrod Oliver Jr.; father, Bertie Oliver Sr. (Beatrice); sister, Alwina Gray (Leroy); two aunts, Daisy Stone and Lena Hubbard; one uncle, Wilson Oliver; devoted friend, Dorothy Jennings; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Thursday, February 19, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2009 in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Darrell Peyton officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. |
OWEN, Joseph, 59, of Goochland, entered into rest Saturday, February 14, 2009. He is survived by his brother, Samuel Owen. Joe was a friend that will be missed by many. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, February 20, in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
OWENS, Pauline E., 77, of Quinton, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 after a brief illness. A beloved wife, mother and "Nanny," she is survived by her husband of 57 years, J. Glenn Owens; two daughters, Glenda Couch and Vickie Martin of Mechanicsville; and four grandchildren, Brian Couch and wife, Brianna, Lisa Couch, Jo-lyn and Jana Martin. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va., where services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2009, with interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. Her family will forever cherish their sweet memories of her. |
. Friends may call on Friday afternoon, February 20, 2009, for viewing at HamlarCurtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com., Charities |
In Loving Memory of Dorothy PEELE Happy First Birthday and Valentine's Day in Heaven., Today and Always,, I love you, Momma, Your Daughter, Pat, Charities |
James R. Peeples NORFOLK - James Russell Peeples died Feb. 10, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge. |
Raymond E. Phelps EDENTON - Raymond Earl Phelps, 84, died Feb. 16, 2009. A funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Saints Delight Church of Christ. Miller Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge |
for procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at, Charities |
will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009, from Stevens Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski County. Visiting will be Wednesday evening, February 18, 2009, from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the or to the charity of one's choice. Mike was a friend to all who knew him and will be missed by many. Mike's family wishes to express their sincere thanks to all their relatives, friends and neighbors for all their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their beloved husband and father, Mike Poore. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Charities |
Kathleen Pope AHOSKIE - Kathleen Pope passed away Feb. 17, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Reynolds Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
for the procession to the church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
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will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Shriners Hospital Transportation Fund, c/o of Khedive Shrine Temple, 645 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Lakeland Funeral Home is serving the family. Online guest book available at, Charities |
Ernestine O. Ragone PORTSMOUTH - Ernestine O. Ragone, 97, of the 5800 block of Woodside Lane, passed away Feb. 16, 2009, in Portsmouth. A native of Queens, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Sigmund and Olga Ornstein and the widow of Salvatore E. Ragone. She is survived by her daughter, Carol A. Canada of Portsmouth; her son, Stephen E. Ragone and wife Marguerite of Reston, Va.; six grandchildren, Debbie Canada Davis and husband Michael and Stacy R. Canada, both of Portsmouth, Gregory E. Canada of Oakland, Calif., John Ragone and wife Elizabeth of Richmond, Va., Matthew Ragone and wife Cindy of Oak Hill, Va., and David Ragone of Arlington, Va.; and eight great-grandchildren, Morgan Davis, Kempton Davis, Cole Ragone, Emma Ragone, Gabrielle Ragone, Greyson Ragone, Katie Ragone and Michael Ragone. She was predeceased by a grandson, Timothy Ragone. The family would like to extend a very special thanks to the entire staff of Sentara Life Care Nursing Home, Portsmouth and the kindness given to their mother and grandmother "Bobbie" and great-grandmother. A funeral will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel. The burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
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Jesse J. Riddick Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Services for Jesse J. Riddick Jr. will be held at 1 p.m. today in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Charities |
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Riley Jr., James Wallace - James Wallace Riley, Jr. James Wallace Riley, Jr., a long time resident of the Washington area passed away on Sunday February 15, 2009 at .... |
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Clarence Dean Ring, 77, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., Charities |
A memorial service for Mr. James Clyde Roberson Jr., "Skip," of Urbanna, Va., who departed this life Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, in Sanders Nursing Home, Gloucester, Va., will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at Waverly Funeral Establishment, Petersburg location, 356 S. Crater Road, Petersburg. The Rev. Ernest Perry, pastor, Triumph In Victory Christian Church, will officiate. Attending family and friends may assemble 6:15 p.m. at Waverly Funeral Establishment, Petersburg location, (804) 732-2820. Arrangements are being provided to the Roberson family by the staff and management of Waverly Funeral Establishment, the Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., funeral director. |
., A veteran of World War II, Mr. Rodes enlisted in the United States Army in 1942, and was called to active duty from VPI in 1943. Stationed in the Pacific for 3 1/2 years, he served as 1st. Lt. Infantry, 24th Infantry Division, and later as a Captain in the Corps of Engineers, Army Reserves., Mr. Rodes was a cofounder of the consulting engineering firms of Sowers, Knowles & Rodes in 1953, and Sowers, Rodes & Whitescarver in 1959. In 1984, he became a founding partner of WhitescarverRodes & Associates, from which he retired December 31, 1993. He was past president of the Greenvale Nursery, served as a member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers, the National Association of Professional Engineers, past president and director of the Consulting Engineers Council of Virginia, and past director and treasurer of the American Consulting Engineers Council. He was a member of the Masonic Order, Lodge # 27 ( Harrisonburg), the American Legion Post #3, and a former member of the Rotary Club of Roanoke. A longtime member of Second Presbyterian Church, in Roanoke, he served as a deacon and past president of the John Knox Bible Class., He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Boone Dumas Rodes. Surviving are two daughters, Katherine Rodes Huffman and husband, Danny, of Blacksburg, and Mary Elizabeth Rodes Guerrero and husband, Mark, of Dayton, Ohio; three grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Dobbins and husband, Todd, of Radford, Johns Matthew Rodes Huffman, of Blacksburg, and Cynthia Katherine Rodes Guerrero, of Dayton, Ohio; and a greatgrandson, Easton Jackson Dobbins, of Radford., s will be held at Second Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at 11 a.m. with the Dr. George C. Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Contributions may be made to Greenvale Nursery School Inc., 1970 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, Va. 24153, or Second Fund of Second Presbyterian Church, 214 Mountain Ave., SW, Roanoke, Va. 24016., Charities |
will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in East End Baptist Church. T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home is in charge. |
SAMUELS, Mr. Bernard E. "Doc", of Richmond, departed this life February 16, 2009. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Funeral notice later. |
s too. We would like to say thank you to the doctors, nurses and aides that helped in the care of Max. A special thank you to the Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory in Radford, Virginia along with Pastor Cecil Frazier, Rev. Tom Warren and Rev. Sam Smith for being there to help us celebrate the home-going of a very special person the way they did. We are blessed to have had you with us during this time. Thank you,, Elsie Shelor and family, Charities |
Virginia Marie Short, 88, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
SKOTTMYHRE, Marian Davis, 62, formerly of Richmond, died on February 15, 2009, in Henrico Health-care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. D. Webster "Danny" and Marian Cephas Davis. Surviving are two sons, Jacorey and David Skottmyhre; several cousins, other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., on Thursday, February 19 at 4 p.m. The Rev. Cannon Dr. Alonzo C. Pruitt, Rector, officiating. Online guestbook at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
William Slaughter Sr. CHESAPEAKE - William P. Slaughter Sr. went home to be with the Lord Feb. 16, 2009, after a long illness. He was a loving husband and father. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, a Korean War veteran in the U.S. Army and was currently a member of the Korean War Association. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Martha Slaughter; two sons, Bill Slaughter of Gates, N.C., and Charles A. Slaughter of Chesapeake; a sister, Lucille Miller of Mathews, Va.; four brothers, Kelly Slaughter and Alton Slaughter, both of Deltaville, Va., Kenneth Slaughter and Jimmy Slaughter, both of Arizona; three grandchildren, Michael Sullivan, Brandy L. Slaughter and Dustin Lee Slaughter; and two great-grandchildren. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by Dr. Carlton Smith and Mr. Roger Whilly. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Charities |
Shirley H. Smith VIRGINIA BEACH - Shirley H. Smith of the 500 block of Featherstone Court died Feb. 15, 2009, in her home. Born in Princess Anne County, now Virginia Beach, she was a member of New Light Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Vernon Smith; two sons, Marvin Boggs and James Boggs; two sisters, Cynthia Lawton and Evelyn Smith (Eugene); one brother, John Boggs (Marie), all of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one uncle; one brother-in-law, Charlie Smith; four stepdaughters; one stepson; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her mother, Helen Boggs and father, Herman Boggs. A funeral will be held Friday in New Light Baptist Church with Bishop Rudolph Lewis presiding. Burial will be in Rosewood Cemetery. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is handling the arrangements., Charities |
Eric David Snellings, of Washington, D.C., and formerly of Roanoke/Salem, Va., died on Saturday, February 14, 2009. He was the beloved husband of Monica Snellings; devoted father of Maria and Fernando Snellings; son of Charles R. Snellings and Christina Snellings, and the late Peggy Ann Snellings; and brother of Lynne Patton. He is also survived by aunts, Mrs. Betty Blount, of Salem, and Mrs. Barbara Williams, of Glenvar; uncle, Pete Snellings, of Roanoke; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Eric was a graduate of Salem High School and Virginia Tech School of Architecture. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Second and C Streets, S.E., Washington, D.C., on February 20, 2009, at noon. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Capital Hill Village, P.O. Box 15126, Washington, D.C. 20003 or Duke Ellington School of Arts Project Literary Media Program, 3500 R. Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007., Charities |
.com. The Sowers family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., Charities |
Barbara Moxley (Bobbi) Spencer, 64, of Roanoke, Va., died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 13, 2009. She was born on February 20, 1944, to Dude Moxley and the late Bertha Newberry Moxley in Leesburg, Va. She graduated from Loudoun County High School in Leesburg, Va., in 1962 and was crowned Miss Loudoun County in 1961., Bobbi was a giving person. She would drop everything when a need became apparent. She was the full-time caregiver for her father-in-law for several years and supported her husband at the home and the office, filling the roles of doctor, nurse, chef, driver, etc., She loved to cook and give parties. She had family and friends all over the country that she kept up with by phone, mail, and visits. Whenever a family member or friend had a problem, large or small, Bobbi was there to help. She didn't wait to be told what to do but jumped in and did whatever she saw that needed to be done., She was an AVID SUPPORTER of Virginia Tech football. Every room in her house is filled with Virginia Tech memorabilia, and the Christmas tree is decorated in VT ornaments from top to bottom. The flowerbed in their backyard was formed in the shape of a football with marigolds planted to form "VT." Their annual tailgating parties, held before the season started each year, bring together family and friends from several states. In 2007, the Hokie Bird was included on the guest list!, She is survived by her husband, William Henry (Bill) Spencer III; her son, Christopher Todd Spencer and daughter-in-law, Catherine; daughter-in-law, Melissa Spencer; grandsons, William Scott (Scooter) Spencer, II and Zachary Kane Spencer; father, Lester O. (Dude) Moxley Sr.; brother, Lester O. (Dude) Moxley Jr. and sister-in-law, Carolyn; and sister, Susan Moxley. Bobbi is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and LOTS of friends., She was predeceased by her son, William Scott Spencer; and her mother, Bertha Moxley., will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel on Peters Creek Road in Roanoke, Va., with the Rev. Carl Douglas officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, February 19, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
Mrs. Stella Arlean Stewart, 65, of Washington, D.C., and formerly of Pittsylvania County, Va., passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2009. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va., Charities |
Samuel Jefferson Stewart Sr., 87, of Petersburg, died on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Ernest Stewart and Cornelia Wilkinson Stewart; wife, Barbara Anne Edwards Stewart; son, Samuel Jefferson Stewart Jr.; brothers, Ryland, Roswell, Reginald, Raymond, William, George and Julian; and his sister, Blanche Sheffield. Samuel served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was retired from civil service at Fort Lee. He was an active member of St. John Episcopal Church and P.O.G.O. He is survived by his children, Barbara "Bunny" Hardin, Stephen Stewart and Shelley Stewart and wife, Teresa; grandchildren, Carol Hardin, Travis Clements, Mallory Creech and Katelyn Clements; great-grandchildren, Peyton and Colin; daughter-in-law, Deborah Stewart; sisters, Arline McClellan and Olive Gill; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at St. John Episcopal Church in Petersburg. Burial will follow in East Matoaca Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Episcopal Church, Alzheimer's Association or to Crater Community Hospice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
2 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, S.C. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Services, Stuart, Va., Charities |
Earnestine Yates Tatum, of Lawrenceville, Va., formerly of Bronx, N.Y., where she lived for many years, departed life on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at the Community Memorial Health Annex after a period of declining health. Earnestine was born in Dinwiddie County, Va., on June 23, 1920, to the late Lee Ernest and Lucy Ann Edwards Yates. She was the ninth of 12 children, all of whom preceded her in death. She was educated in the Dinwiddie Public School System, where she graduated from high school. She is survived by her son, Christopher C. Tatum, from her marriage to the late Robert Lee Tatum; her daughter-in-law, Amelia E. Tatum of Alberta; two grandchildren, Christopher S. Tatum, and Danielle T. Harper and her husband, Carnell Harper; two great-grandchildren, Ashley M. Harper and Carnell Harper II of Alberta; five nephews, Tyrone Wyatt (Gerri), Donald Westbrook (Allena) of Dinwiddie, Henry Perkins Jr. (Gail), Larry McIntell and Michael Westbrook of New York, and a host of other nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home, McKenney, with Brother Carnell Harper officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, (804) 478-4411. |
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Feb 18, 2009 Tele Branham Trail, 96, of Bassett, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at her home. She was born in Panther, W.Va., on May 21, 1912, to Lewis Branham and Angeline Blankenship Branham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kiney Trail; a son, George Kiney Trail; two daughters, Teresea Gayle Trail and Lucetta Lorraine Trail Foley; a grandchild; two brothers; and three sisters. She retired from Bassett-Walker Knitting Co. and was a member of Adventures in Faith Church at Jones Creek, Martinsville. Surviving are four daughters, Frankie T. Bartlett of Bassett, Phyllis T. Mussellman of Vinton, Christine T. Boyd of Bassett and Glenna T. Young and Denise T. Lewis, both of Bassett; a son, Joharvey Trail of Ridgeway; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Linsey Branham of Patrick Springs. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service with the Rev. Albert Robertson officiating. Burial will be in Henry Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. today and other times at 15 Deerfield Lane, Bassett. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the the Rev. Larry Clark, the Rev. William (Bill) Watson, and the Rev. Wayne Dickson officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Charities |
will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, today from 4 to 6 p.m., Charities |
Annie Mae Tomlin CHESAPEAKE - Annie Mae Tomlin, 82, of the 2600 block of Hemple St., departed this life Feb. 16, 2009. Born in Marion, S.C., she was a former member of Gordon Chapel AME Church. She was predeceased by her husband, the Rev. W.J. Tomlin. Survivors include her daughter, Maxine Tomlin of Chesapeake; a sister, Jessie Lee Paterson of Philadelphia; grandson, Pastor Joel Tomlin; two great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held Friday at 12:30 p.m. in New Mount Zion Church, 113 Seekel St., Norfolk. Interment will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at, Charities |
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will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in First Baptist Church of Emporium, Pennsylvania. Fox & Holston Funeral Home is in charge. |
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will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with Pastor Leon Alley officiating. Interment will follow in the Huffville Church Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff of Heritage Hall Nursing Home. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, Va., Charities |
Ross McDonald (Don) Vest, 77, of White Gate, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Arrangements by A. Vest & sons Funeral Home, White Gate., Charities |
will be held Friday at 4 p.m. in Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 424 Kings Grant Road, Virginia Beach. Interment will be at a later date in Christ Church, Whitefish Bay, Wis. Altmeyer Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the "Columbarium Fund" at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 424 Kings Grant Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
WALTON, Sarah Clements, 90, of Church View, departed this life February 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William Earl Walton; daughter, Joyce Walton; grandson, Kevin Brian Walton; sister, Ella Carmine; and brother, Herbert Clements. She is survived by her son, Ellis Walton (Linda) of Church View; brothers, Robert Clements (Barbara) and Leonard German (Jeanette); grandson, Chris Walton; granddaughter; Mollie Church (Brandon); stepgrand-daughters, Melissa Koch and Rebekah Vernau; five great-grandchildren; and special friends, Betty Horsley and Susan Jones. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2009, in Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda. Interment Hermitage Baptist Church Cemetery, Church View. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to the Central Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 790, Urbanna, Va. 23175. |
WARING, James Chaffin, 85, of Richmond, died peacefully on February 7, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Elizabeth "Betsy" Markgraf Waring; three children and four grandchildren, Dr. James C. Waring Jr., his wife, Barbara, and their children, Sarah W. Cheplak and her husband, Dave, and James C. Waring III; Mark A. Waring, his wife, Jane, and their sons, Matthew Waring and Blake Waring; and Dr. Nancy W. Etheridge and her husband, Mike; and loving nieces and nephews. Jim was the son of Dr. John Brokenborough Harvie Waring and Lucille Mathews Waring. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a BS in Architecture and had a design-build firm in his hometown of Wilmington, Ohio, for 10 years. He joined Reynolds Metals, working in research and development of building products, moving to Richmond in 1958, and retiring in 1986. He was an Eagle Scout, scout-master and active in scouting for most of his life. He was a member, among others, of The Jamestowne Society and the Richmond Host Lions Club, and through the Lions worked with the Salvation Army. Jim was active in his Presbyterian churches, serving as Clerk of Session, Elder and Deacon, and working in many other ways. He will be remembered for his easy smile and gentle manner. There will be a memorial service at Second Presbyterian Church on Saturday, February 21, at 3 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Heart of Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 6809, Richmond, Va. 23230, or The Salvation Army, 2 W. Grace St., Richmond, Va. 23220. |
Mrs. Gloria Ann Baugh Watts, of 1546 Dinwiddie Court, Petersburg, Va., entered the gates of eternal life peacefully at her home on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009. Gloria was born on Oct. 18, 1949, in Chesterfield, Va. She graduated from Peabody High School (now known as Peabody Middle School) in 1969. She was employed by the Petersburg Police Department as a crossing guard for the elementary schools. She served as the director of the KIAZ Drill Team. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Norris Grandville Watts Sr. (less than two years ago and would have celebrated their 40th anniversary on Feb. 22, 2009), she joined her life partner in heaven to celebrate. Gloria was also preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Baugh Ridley; son, Terrell Watts; brother, James Baugh; and brothers-in-law, Ed Jerome Watts and Fred Willie. Gloria leaves to cherish her memories, son, Norris Grandville Watts Jr. (Boss) of Petersburg, Va.; daughter, Michelle Watts Baker of Virginia Beach, Va.; devoted companion to her daughter, Clayton Williams of Virginia Beach, Va.; grandchildren, Jasmond Baker of Virginia Beach, Va., Shujahrei Watts, Takyh Watts, Asia Watts, Jaden Watts, all of Richmond, Va.; father, James (Tick) Baugh Sr., Florida; six sisters-in-law, Yonnie Nickens of Glen Allen, Va., Inez Watts of Louisiana, Tess White (Douglas) of Chester, Va., Jennie Mae Baugh of Petersburg, Va., Joyce Hill (among them fully devoted) and Cheryl Watts, both of Philadelphia, and Terri Watts of Petersburg, Va.; four brothers-in-law, Larry Watts of California, Earl (Mike) Watts of Petersburg, Va., Rickey Watts of Mechanicsville, Va., Wayne Watts of Philadelphia; aunt, Marie Baugh of Petersburg, Va.; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, among them fully devoted, Rosalyn Baugh Heath of Richmond, Va., and Rickey Hill (Keyia) of Philadelphia; a host of devoted friends to many to name among them, Annie Griffin, Kenny Reddines, Bertha Green and Chauncey Rayfield. Also to help cherish her memories, parents of the grandchildren, Monte Baker, Katherine Alexander and Ubett Watts. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, officiating. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at 1546 Dinwiddie Court, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 861-1463. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Watts online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Terry V. Weeks NORFOLK - Terry V. Weeks, 52, went to be with the Lord Feb. 15, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 12, 1956, in Salisbury, Md. It is said "behind every good man there is an even better woman" and that is a perfect description of Terry. Forgoing an opportunity for a career of her own, she chose to stand behind her husband, to support him during his 15 years in the United States Marine Corps, his associate's degree, 12 years in the Sheriff's Department and the past eight years in the Army Reserves. Terry chose a career as homemaker, a stay at home mom for her children, and the rock her husband needed and while doing all of this, found time to work part time as a child nutritionist at Granby High School and was a graduate of the Philadelphia Training Center as a nurses assistant. According to her husband Ron, he would never have been able to achieve the things he did if it hadn't been for Terry's strength, love and support. Terry was preceded in death by her oldest son, Tyri A. Weeks. Left to cherish her memory is her devoted husband, Ronald Weeks of Norfolk, two sons, Donte and Daron Carr; one daughter, Akai L. Carr; two stepdaughters, Rhonda R. Weeks Gradey and husband Jerome, Kalise A. Weeks; her mother, Beatrice Carr; two sisters, Bonnie Awosika and husband Valentine and Odena Foreman and husband Jeffrey; 11 grandchildren and a host of other loving relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. You may offer your love and condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Charities |
Wiley H. Wheat RICHMOND - Wiley Hardy Wheat, 86, died Feb. 15, 2009. A funeral will be held at noon today in St. James's Episcopal Church, Richmond. Bennett Funeral Home is in charge. |
WHITMORE, Lorraine Welch, 81, widow of Charles Evans Whitmore Jr., died Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in Richmond. She is survived by her son, Gregg Whitmore and his wife, Kim, of King George, Va.; her daughter, Janet Whitmore of Charlottesville, Va; and her grandchildren, Ian and Grayson Whitmore of King George, Va., Laura Johnson of Richmond, Va., Jennifer Johnson and Rebecca Johnson of London, England, and Trevor Johnson of Cologne, Germany. A memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 21, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, remembrances be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226, or to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 12291 River Rd., Richmond, Va. 23238. |
Louis Williams Jr. HERTFORD - Louis Williams Jr., 60, died at his residence. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Twiford Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City. |
WILLIAMS, Eloise Whisnant, 86, of Richmond, began her journey to the Lord peacefully, painlessly and appropriately on a day set aside for love, St. Valentine's. A woman filled with love and humor, she has now joined her husband of 51 years, Dr. Lewis H. Williams, and her loved and loving son David H. Williams, in the company of our Father. The revelry of these three has just begun and could probably have been heard across the heavens upon their reunion. Mrs. Williams leaves behind three sons, Roger L. Williams of Richmond, Va., his wife Annie, daughter, Lauren and son, Matthew; Steven D. Williams of El Dorado Hills, Calif., his daughters, Katie and Amanda; Van C. Williams of Richmond, Va., and his wife, Beth; and daughter-in-law, Charissa Williams of Tabor City, S.C. Mrs. Williams also leaves behind a daughter, Wendy W. Sykes, who tended to and cared for her so selflessly during her last years. The brothers would like to take this moment to extend to her their deepest gratitude for the generous and gracious devotion of her life in order that Mom could live in dignity until this day. Appreciation also to Wendy's husband, Roth Z. Sykes, and their two sons, Jonathan and William, and daughter, Caroline, for their steadfast efforts as well. Mrs. Williams lived long enough to meet her only great-grandchild, Camilla, daughter of Caroline and her husband, Alan Briggs, of Cary, N.C. Originally from Shelby, N.C., Mrs. Williams also leaves behind a sister, Janice W. Brooks; and numerous nieces and nephews in Shelby. Mrs. Williams devoted her life to her children and gave of all the resources at her disposal, including her undying love. She also passed this along to her grandchildren, and her eyes and spirit brightened always at the sight of them. After a brief nursing career, Mrs. Williams turned to shopping as a profession, and made a greater effort to stimulate the economy than President Obama ever will. The vast majority of Richmond merchants will mourn her passing. She was a decades long member of the First Tuesday Bridge Club in Richmond. She has many dear friends who will miss her greatly and whose lives she touched over the years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2009, 1 p.m. at Welborne United Methodist Church, 920 Maybeury Dr., Richmond, Va. 23229. Reception following the service in the church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coordinators 2 Inc. Adoption Agency, 1617 Monument Ave., Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23220, Pregnancy Resource Center, 1510 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23230 or the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Va. 23220. Bliley's - Augusta Chapel is assisting with the arrangements. |
will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home and Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to send online condolences at, Charities |
WINFREE, Mrs. Vivian Thompson, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on February 14, 2009. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving her family. |
Narcie Mae Nicewander Witt, 101, of Pearisburg, died Monday February 16, 2009. Funeral arrangements are private with the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke., Charities |
Lewis C. Witt Jr., 51, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, February 13, 2009. He was born on June 7, 1957, in Pontiac, Mich., and was the son of late Lewis C. and Mildred J. Witt. Lewis was employed by Southern Air. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Ann O'Neal. He is survived by his wife, Patty Wilson; a daughter, Donna Witt, of Texas; brother, Larry Noel, of Ohio; and many friends, including a longtime friend, JT Hogan. The Witt family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, Va., Charities |
William E. Woodhouse NORFOLK - William E. Woodhouse, 97, passed away at Province Place of DePaul, Feb. 13, 2009. A native of Norfolk, he was predeceased by his wife, Nell Taylor Woodhouse in 2005. He is survived by a daughter, Carolyn W. Perkins (Joseph) of Norfolk; grandchildren, Stephanie P. Rayfield (James) of Chesapeake and Scott E. Perkins (Jerry) of Wisconsin. After retiring from the Ford Motor Company, he and his wife spent many years traveling, fishing and enjoying their lives together. The family wishes to thank the care givers at Province Place for their gentle and professional care. Entombment will be private at a later date., Charities |
WOODS, Margaret "Peggy," of Mechanicsville, passed away February 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Gerry Twomey. She is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, George Richard Woods; seven children, Beth Siwiec (Dean), Peggy Simmons (John), George Jr., Cathy Leigers (Bill), Carol Hott (Kenny), Pat (Colette) and Mike; grandchildren, Lisa, Kayla and Christina Siwiec, Julie Simmons, Michael (Erin), Thomas (Erica) and Sarah Woods, Ashley Leigers, Christopher and Shannon Hott, Aaron and Allison Woods; and one great-grandchild, Ella Jane Woods; two brothers, George and James Watson; and many other loving relatives and friends. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the Catholic Church of the Redeemer, Mechanicsville. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Virginia Veterans Cemetery Amelia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Catholic Church of the Redeemer Building Fund. |
Mr. John Thomas Wright, of Commerce Street, Petersburg, Va., died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 200, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Barbara King Yates, 41, of Blackstone, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009. Barbara was an office manager for Dr. Roy Whitehouse in Blackstone. She is survived by her husband, Dallas Yates; her daughters, Amanda K. Yates of Colonial Heights and Lindsey F. Yates of Blackstone; her mother, Patricia L. King of Colonial Heights; her father, Peter F. King and wife, Jane M., of Fort Valley; sisters, Lynn Edwards and husband, Dannie, of Colonial Heights, and Terry Koch of Annandale; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Colonial Heights Animal Shelter, 201 Temple Ave., Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
YOBS, Mrs. Marion Timberlake, 91, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at her residence in Richmond. She was the youngest daughter of Warren Sherman Timberlake of New Kent County and Mary Elizabeth Martin Timberlake of Sweethall, King William County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Robert Olmert Yobs. She is survived by her children, Kathryn Elizabeth Schini of Richmond and Robert Eugene Yobs and his wife, Arleen, of Charlottesville. Marion was blessed with three grandchildren, Cam Schini Sherrell of Jacksonville, Fla., Jonathan Sterling Yobs of Herndon and Richard Hetzer Schini Jr. of Norfolk; and one great-grandchild, Anna Charlotte Sherrell. She also had two stepgrandchildren, Charles N. Featherer and Tara Carlamere. Marion's older sister, Zelma Revere of Richmond, survives her. Marion also leaves behind a large extended family and innumerable friends. Marion Edith Timberlake was born on August 16, 1917 on the family farm "Cherry Lane" in King William County, the youngest of five surviving children. She graduated from Central High School in 1933 and attended Mary Washington College. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education in 1939 and began her long career in teaching in Arlington. In 1944, she became the Director of the U.S.O. in Arlington. She joined the Red Cross Hospital Corps in 1946, leading to the meeting of her future husband Robert, at Ft. Eustis, Va. She was the director of Hospital Recreation for the Red Cross for three years. Robert and Marion married on August 16, 1947. They lived first in Williamsburg, where she taught at Williamsburg High School. They moved to Dothan, Ala., in 1948 and returned to the Richmond area in 1949, where she resided for the rest of her life, raising her family in Westwood and later moving to Pinedale Farms. She taught history and government in Henrico County schools from 1953 to 1965, worked as a guidance counselor in Chesterfield County Schools from 1965 to 1970, and was a school social worker for the City of Richmond from 1970 to 1978. She retired from teaching and was a leader in establishing the Henrico County Retired School Personnel Association. Marion was actively involved in the community for her entire life. She was a dedicated member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School and served as both Deacon and Elder. She was a member and officer of the Westwood Junior Women's Club. She was the first woman to run for the Henrico Board of Supervisors in 1950 and later ran for the Virginia House of Delegates. Marion was cherished by all that knew her and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Bliley's, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, February 19, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Richmond. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church in her name, c/o Rev. Joel Morgan 4103 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230. |
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