ALLEN, Lonnie D., of Richmond, formerly of Goochland Co., died March 1, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
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ARIS, Geoffrey Lawrence, Master Sergeant, U.S. Army, Ret., born in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies May 6, 1927, passed away February 28 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Lionel and Mae Clark Aris; brothers, Fred, Eddie, and Dick Aris; sisters, Sylvia Coot, Helen Zadie, and Hope Aris; and a son, Michael Aris. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Gloria Lea; daughter, Susan J. Aris of Moreno Valley, Calif.; sons, George and Brian Aris, both of Daleville, Ala.; stepdaughters, who loved him dearly and called him Dad, Susan Carter and husband, Keith, of Abbeville, Ala., Lynn Giusto and husband, Joseph, of Taylor, Texas, and Margaret Childs and husband, Brian, of Chesterfield; stepsons, Charles Murray and wife, Sharon, and "The Lad" Kevin Murray, both of Ozark, Ala. Also surviving are two sisters, Marjorie Aris and Eileen Scott, both of Kingston, Jamaica; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Aris came to the U.S. in 1948 to attend pre-med at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. He entered into the U.S. Army in 1950 to serve in the Korean War. He became a citizen in 1954 and decided to become a career soldier, spending 25 years serving in Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. He received the Bronze Star, the Air Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. Mr. Aris served in the Medical Corps and the Paratroopers, and then went into Army Aviation attending Air Traffic Control School at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi and Radar and Radio Fundamentals School at Gunter Air Force Base in Alabama. He also trained at the Federal Aviation Academy in Oklahoma. Retiring from the Army in 1975, Mr. Aris became a Senior Air Traffic Control Instructor at the Army Aviation Center at Fort Rucker in Alabama. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12 noon Wednesday at the Catholic Church of the Epiphany, 11000 Smoketree Drive. A private burial will be held at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tenn. 38101-9929. |
will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin with the Rev. Granville Bishop officiating. Visiting will be Monday evening from Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski., Charities |
Lebanon, Va.- Mrs. Virginia Lee Barnhart, age 78, passed away Tues., Feb. 17, 2009, at the Mayfair House in Claypool Hill. Born Oct. 15, 1930, in Russell County, she was the daughter of the late Elden Ball and the late Etta Addison Ball, and was the wife of the late Kermit Barnhart. Virginia loved life, especially after being given a second chance at it more than 30 years ago with the gift of a kidney from her late sister and best friend, Mildred Smith, their childhood days of getting into mischief together eventually matured into playful trips to Las Vegas. She was also a strongly independent lady whose biggest joys in life were her own children and later grandchildren and a great grandchild. Virginia will be remembered for her uncanny wit and unselfish nature by those who loved her. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Richard "Danny" Barnhart. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Terry and David Dodson, Bluefield, W.Va.; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Amanda and Brian Slaughter, Castlewood, Va.; grandson, Tim Barnhart, Bowling Green, Ky.; great granddaughter, Veronica Paige Slaughter; sisters, Erma Kossuth, Troy, N.Y. and Helen Ball, New York, N.Y.; brother, Kenneth Ball, Honaker, Va.; special friend, Balford Horne, Honaker, Va.; daughter-in-law, Debbie Barnhart of Lebanon, Va. Graveside rites were conducted at 2 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 19, 2009 in the Ketron Memorial Gardens, Lebanon, Va., with the Rev. Bill Keele officiating. Pallbearers were Benny Chafin, Kenny Barnhart, Mike Jones, Mike Luttrell, Mike Horne, Jackie Boyd and Leonard Mitchell. Combs Funeral Service, 291 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266, (276)889-4444 served the family of Mrs. Barnhart. |
After a robust life, Ronald E. Beavers, 58, of Tazewell, Va., and a stroke survivor passed away peacefully on his hunting refuge in Bedford, Va., Fri., Feb. 20, 2009. Before moving to Tazewell, Ron was a native of Dalton, Ga. Born Aug. 30, 1950 at Chattanooga, Tenn., he was a son of Gerry Hancock Beavers of Dalton, Ga., and the late James Robert Beavers. Early in his life Ron served his country as a member of the Georgia National Guard. Ron was never a stranger to anyone and his outgoing personality allowed him to build relations with his business partner Harold Keene and family. This relationship brought him to Southwestern Virginia and Southern West Virginia where he established Keene Carpet in Bluefield, W.Va. Ron's hard work ethic always meant finding new challenges and later opened One Source Samples in Dalton, Ga. Ron was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved the outdoors. Before the stroke Ron was a weightlifter who learned from this activity to persevere when times got rough. The most important thing is Ron was also a wonderful husband and father to his family. Despite Ron's busy schedule, he always found time to attend family events and moments, which were always his first priority. Ron's difficult journey these last years was made easier by the kindness, love, and support of family and friends who provided a foundation of strength to get through the toughest times and happiest days. Ron is survived by his mother, Gerry Beavers of Dalton, Ga.; his wife, Annette Lyons Beavers of North Tazewell, Va.; three sons, Brent Beavers and his wife Lauren of Germantown, Tenn., Thad Beavers of Charlotte, N.C., and Craig Beavers, a student at the University of Kentucky and his black lab companion, Crew. His brothers, Bob Beavers of Dalton, Ga., and Mike Beavers of Lancaster, Pa., also share in this loss. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wed., Feb. 25, 2009 at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Thompson, Jerry Cromer, Lynn Keene, Ricky Kendrick, Bob Beavers, and Mike Beavers. The family received friends at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Tues., Feb. 24, 2009. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for you to support the Four Seasons YMCA, 208 W. Main St., Suite 200, Tazewell, VA 24651, or Huddleston Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 5377 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston, VA 24104. |
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will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Wharton Cemetery. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co. is in charge. |
s 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Timberidge Baptist Church, Bedford. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Charities |
BOZARTH, Margaret Shreeves, 101, of Williamsburg, died February 27, 2009. The daughter of Louis B. Shreeves and Marquerite "Daisy" Wilkins, she was born in Cherrystone, Va. (Northhampton County) on February 8, 1908. She joined Cheriton Baptist Church at age 12 and graduated from Cheriton High School as class salutatorian in 1925 and entered William and Mary College in September of that year. She transferred her church membership in 1927 to Williamsburg Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years, and was still a member. She loved crewel embroidery, reading, and stamp collecting. She was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, William and Mary Olde Guarde, and the Williamsburg Historical Records Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd T. Bozarth, with whom she operated an electrical appliance and contracting business. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Marquerite Bozarth Davis, and her brother, Charles B. Shreeves and his wife, Evelyn. She is survived by her son, James L. Bozarth and his wife, Jean; her brother, Wilson Shreeves and his wife, Louise; and her son-in-law, Capt. R. Wythe Davis, USN, Ret.; six grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew. Mrs. Bozarth counted among the earliest settlers two direct ancestors, John Wilkins (on the Mary Gould in 1618) and Richard Nottingham (arrived in 1624), both of whom settled in the Eastern Shore. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday March 5, 2009 at the Williamsburg Baptist Church, 227 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Williamsburg Baptist Church or the Salvation Army. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsencares.com. |
Mary Helen Grinnell Bridges, 91, of Galax died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at Waddell Nursing Home. Funeral service was held Friday, Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with the Rev. Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Interment was in the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery in Wytheville. An online guestbook is available at www.vaughanguynn.com. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax was in charge of the arrangements. |
In Loving Memory of Christopher BROWN 6/29/1977 3/2/2004, It has been five years since you left us and not a day goes by that we don't miss you and mourn. But while we mourn you on earth we celebrate the life you have in Heaven. We continue to cherish your presence � in our quietest moments, your memory makes us smile, your spirit fulfills us, and your struggle makes us appreciate each and every day. Rest soundly in the Lord's arms and continue to watch over us, as you will remain in our hearts forever., All our love,, Mom, Michael, Elizabeth Charlie, Meghan and Bradley, Charities |
Robert Howard Bryant Sr., 78, of Wytheville, formerly of Tazewell, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009. A graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m. at Hankins Cemetery in Richlands with the Rev. Brad Simpson officiating. Graveside military rites will be conducted by Casey-Shortt VFW Post 9640. He was born May 18, 1930, in Bluefield, W.Va., son of the late Howard Dye and Evelyn Ireson Bryant. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Betty Honaker Bryant; and a son, Robert Howard Bryant Jr. of Wytheville. Those attending the graveside memorial service are asked to meet at the Singleton Funeral Service in Richlands by 10:45 a.m. Thursday. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.SingletonFuneralService.com. Singleton Funeral Service in Richlands is in charge of the arrangements. |
2 p.m. at Evergreen Burial Park on Monday, March 2, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
Amy Cardoza, 56, of Virginia Beach, died Saturday, February 28, 2009, in the Medical University of South Carolina. She was the daughter of Robert and Marion Wheaton, of Huddleston. Arrangements by BurchMessier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 586-7360., Charities |
Homer Lee Carter, age 79 of Lebanon, Va., formerly of Cedar Bluff, Va., passed away Fri., Feb. 20, 2009 at his home. Born Nov. 7, 1929 in Richlands, Va., he was the son of the late John W. and Virginia Stout Carter. He was a retired oven repairman with Jewell Smokeless. Homer was a member of Trinity Assembly of God Church at Cedar Bluff where he taught Sunday School for 25 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Ann Carter. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Azilee Carter; one son, Terry Carter and wife Gerry of Lebanon; one daughter, Sandra Cox of Lebanon; one sister, Marie Smith and husband, Doffies of Richlands; one foster brother, Bill Russ of Oakwood; three grandchildren, Jolie Francis, Trampas Wingo and Angela Campbell; one great granddaughter, Abigail Wingo. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sun., Feb. 22, 2009 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, Va., with Rev. Rick Herald and Rev. Bill Keele officiating. Burial followed in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Friends served as pallbearers. The family received friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sat. at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com. Singleton Funeral Service served the Carter family. |
Hazel Victoria Privett Catron, 83, of Pierpoint, W.Va., died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009. Born July 21, 1925 in Grayson County, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Privett. She was a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Pierpoint Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Catron, and seven sisters and eight brothers. Survivors include a son, Willie C. Catron and his wife, Marcia, of Mullens; a daughter, Charlotte L. Houser and her husband, Jack, of Havre de Grace, Md.; six grandchildren, Jennifer Wiley and husband, Jerry, of Ona, W.Va., Sandra Worthington and husband, Frank, of Havre de Grace, Md., Scott Catron of Mullens, Sheryl Moore and husband, Jim, of Abingdon, Md.; five great-grand children, Collin and Lauren Wiley of Ona, Noah Worthington of Havre de Grace, Md., Isaac Catron of Mullens, and Nicole Moore of Abingdon, Md.; a special niece, Margie Shelton of Pierpoint; and one sister, Ruby Noonkester of Bel Air, Md. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. Charles "Butch" Acord and the Rev. Warren Gilpin officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. There was a gathering of family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and also a one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pierpoint Freewill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 714, Mullens, W.Va. 25882, or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com. This is a courtesy announcement from Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion. |
will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Ephraim Cemetery, with the Reverend Roger Crigger officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorial contributions to the Rural Retreat Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 111, Rural Retreat, VA or the Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department, c/o P. O. Box 238, Rural Retreat, VA 24368. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of the arrangements., Charities |
Glenna Ruth Clements, 86, of Roanoke, passed away, Saturday, February 28, 2009. She is the widow of Rufus Clements. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Joanne C. Wheeler; her sisters, Emma Graham and Anna Gillespie; her brother, John Rice Jr.; and her grandson, Craig. Surviving are her children, Larry R. Clements, of New Castle, Mary C. Tinsley, of New Castle and Judy C. Whitt, of Roanoke; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; her brothers, Clarence Rice, of Christiansburg, Bill Rice, of Christiansburg and Paul Rice, of Selton, Va.; and her sister, Betty Watson, of Roanoke; and special niece, Robyn. The family will receive friends Monday, March 2, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
Shelby Faye Cline, 42, of Wytheville died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rick Patton officiating. She is survived by a son, Jordan Newberry of Pocahontas; mother, Colleen Fortune of Wytheville; a sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and Carl Nuckolls of Wytheville; a brother and his girlfriend, Tommy Fortune and Jessi Spencer of Wytheville; ex-husband, Bobby Cline of Crockett; special friends, Joe and Sunita Chrisley of Austinville; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 1 to 2 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
Robert "Bobby" Smith Coe, 73, of Wytheville died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009. Funeral service was held Friday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Houseman and Evangelist Greg Dill officiating. Interment was in the New Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. He was a member of New Bethel United Methodist Church and retired from Coe & Sons Paint Contracting. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Robinson and Mildred Louise Smith Coe; and two brothers, Lloyd Coe and Charles "Buck" Coe. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Cregger Coe of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Coe and Walter Felts of Wytheville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Allen and Anita Coe, Gregory Todd and Jami Coe, all of Wytheville; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Frances and Robert Ray Rosenbaum of Cripple Creek; two sisters-in-law, Wanda Coe and Ruth Coe, both of Wytheville; and a grandson and spouse, Ethan Garret and Brittney Felts. Memorial donations may be made to the New Bethel United Church Mowing Fund. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
Myrtle Craighead Collins, 86, of Lafayette, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441., Charities |
will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Lynn Riddle and the Pastor Tommy FiGart officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Charities |
will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Road, Norfolk, by the Rev. Jess H. Stribling. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: the Elsie Randall Stewart Copeland Trust for the benefit of Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church, c/o The Hampton Roads Community Foundation, One Commercial Place, Suite 1410, Norfolk, VA 23510-2103. Arrangements are being handled by H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel. Online condolences may be offered to the family through, Charities |
Mildred Colleen Rhudy Cox, age 79 a lifelong resident of Burkes Garden, Va., died Sun., Feb. 22, 2009 at her home. Born Jan. 5, 1930 in Burkes Garden, Va., she was a daughter of Jacob Leach Rhudy and Nellie Brooks Hanshew Rhudy. She was a member of the Burkes Garden Central Lutheran Church and served as organist at the church over 60 years. Mrs. Cox was postmaster for over 35 years at the Burkes Garden Post Office. She was a member of the Burkes Garden Homemakers Club, the VFW Women's Auxiliary, the Tazewell County Historical Society, local historian for the Burkes Garden community, weather station keeper for Burkes Garden for over 60 years, active in the Burkes Garden Community Association, and was secretary and treasurer for the Burkes Garden Central Church Cemetery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Paul Cox, one brother, Charles Rhudy and one sister, Mabel Ellis. Survivors include one daughter, Pamela Rose; one son, Gilbert Cox and wife, Tammy; one brother, Junior Rhudy and wife, Margaret C. Moss Rhudy all of Burkes Garden, Va.; four grandchildren, David Thomas, Josh Rose, Chasity Remines, and Summer Cox; one great grandchild, Misty Thomas; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wed., Feb. 25, 2009 at the Burkes Garden Central Lutheran Church with the Rev. Terry Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at the Central Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eddie Rhudy, J. L. Rhudy, Andrew Rhudy, Brad Rhudy, J. C. McCann, and Andy McCann. The family will receive friends at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, Va., from 6-9 p.m. Tues., Feb. 24, 2009. |
s will be held on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Southern Baptist Church with the Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call Sunday after 12 noon and the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford., Charities |
CUSHING, Lindsey Blair, 23, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2009 after a courageous four-year battle with kidney cancer. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Donald Cushing; and maternal grandfather, Robert Keating. She is survived by her parents, Bill and Gale Cushing; older brother, Robert Cushing; her loving boyfriend, Kevin Murnane; maternal grandmother, Mary Lorma Keating; paternal grandmother, Marjorie Cushing; and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Lindsey had a zest for life and made every day the best that it could be without dwelling on her cancer. She was diagnosed at the end of her freshman year at the University of South Carolina and, through sheer determination, stayed in school and received her degree in December. She loved the University of South Carolina and was a proud Gamecock. She will be missed tremendously by many and remembered for her wit, her courage, and her positive spirit. Lindsey loved music and traveled to many shows far and wide. She received skillful, loving care from all of the medical professionals she came in contact with, especially Dr. David Trent, Dr. William Babcock, Dr. Gary Bokinski, Dr. Marty Starkman, Natalie Nelson, her loving dialysis nurse, Wanda Thompson, and the many caring nurses at Henrico Doctors' Hospital. A memorial service will take place Tuesday, March 3 at 3 p.m. at Bon Air United Methodist Church. Private entombment at Hollywood Cemetery will precede the service. The Cushing family has established a scholarship to the University of South Carolina in memory of Lindsey. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made payable to the Business Partnership Foundation, Moore School of Business, 1705 College Street, Columbia, S.C. 29208. |
Myrtle E. Davis PORTSMOUTH - Myrtle Estelle Davis, 96, went home to be with her God, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009. She was a lifelong resident of Portsmouth and was a daughter of the late James and Hanna Ricketts. She was a devoted member of Westhaven Baptist Church for most of her adult life, serving in many ways and always supported its many programs. She spent many happy hours on her knees pulling weeds and planting flowers. She took pride in her house, flowers, yard and family. She was a mother to all who needed a mother. She served as secretary of Intermediate Department, member of Philathea Class and attended TEL class. She was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, George Ralph Davis Sr., six brothers and one sister. She is survived by her three sons, G. Ralph Davis Jr. and wife Barbara, Arthur Lee Davis and wife Kathy and Carroll E. Davis and wife Jean; six grandchildren, Michael K. Davis and wife Donna, the Hon. Mark S. Davis, Sherri Davis and companion Don, Bryan L. Davis and wife Robyn, Jill C. Booth and Shannon R. Davis and fianc� Danny; and five great-grandchildren, Brook N. Wells and husband Nathan, Justin M. Davis, Conner A. Palermo, Brenna R. Booth and Logan Wynne. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Revs. Bruce and Traci Powers. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Westhaven Baptist Church., Charities |
s 11 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2009, at Flora Funeral Chapel., Charities |
s will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment to follow in the Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2009 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.maberryfuneralhome.com, Charities |
DONAHUE, Margaret Pleasants, of Richmond, passed away February 28, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Henry Donahue Sr.; and her parents, Curtis P. Pleasants and Lottie Rosbach. She was the loving mother of Jane Szott (John), Peggy Phillips (Dennis), Kathleen Judy (Jess), Betty Pigeon (Charlie) and Thomas H. Donahue Jr. (Mary Sue); devoted grandmother of Timothy Szott (Shara) and Pamela Szott, Erin, Patrick and Caitlin Phillips, Noble Judy (Marti) and Colleen Judy, Tommy and Ryan Pigeon, Charlie and Meredith Donahue; and great-grandson, Brayden Szott. She is survived by her sister, Pearl Parker; and brothers, Curtis and Henry Pleasants; and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to share their appreciation for the support and care given by Barbara McNeace. Mrs. Donahue attended Longwood College and graduated from Smithdeal- Massey Business College. She was an active member of the Catholic Woman's Club and the Westbury Garden Club. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1101 Horsepen Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229 or The Shepherd's Center of Richmond, 4900 Augusta Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230 or a charity of your choice. |
DUNN, Dayle Taliaferro, of Richmond, died March 1, 2009. Arrangements entrusted to Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
Justin Paul Dunn, 21, of Bland died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, as the result of a truck wreck. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 26, at 3 p.m. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home at White Gate with the Revs. Ted Anders and Danny Shortridge officiating. Interment will be in the Stinson Cemetery at White Gate. He was born Aug. 7, 1987. He graduated from Bland High School in 2005 where he played baseball, basketball and golf. He graduated from Wytheville Community College in 2007. He attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church all of his life. He was employed by ABB in Bland. He was an avid member of the Bland Volunteer Fire Department. He also was a member of the Bland County Rescue Squad. He enjoyed cutting wood, riding his motorcycle, fishing and helping anyone who asked him. Anyone who knew him knew that he lived his life to the fullest and made every minute count. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Paul Edward Wiley; and his paternal grandparents, Jack and Ruth Dunn; and his beloved "Granny," Ida King. Survivors include his parents, Jeffrey and Kathryn Wiley Dunn of Bland; a sister, Kristin Michelle Dunn of the home; maternal grandparents, Jim and Margaret Wiley Cantrell; uncles and aunts, Ricky and Joyce Anders, Larry and Donna Smith, Jerry and Janette Dunn and Jackie Bannerman; cousins, Brandon Anders, Amy Anders, Kayla Anders, Katie Smith, Jenna Dunn and Jonathan Dunn; and many loving extended family members and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bland High School gymnasium. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Bland Volunteer Fire Department. A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home in White Gate is in charge of the arrangements. |
EDENS, Pauline "Polly" Rogers, 88, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 27, 2009. She was the widow of Rev. John Davis Edens. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, David L. and Gloria Edens, S. Paul and Jan Edens; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Polly retired from Chesterfield County Schools as an elementary teacher after 22 years of service. Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10). A graveside service will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Branch's Baptist Church Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. in the Simms Center at Lakewood Manor, 1900 Lauderdale Drive. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Branch's Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3400 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, Va. 23234. |
in celebration of Deborah's life will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at 1 p.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The Pastor Wynemah Hinlicky and the Rev. Dr. Jan Fuller will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Deborah's name may be sent to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation noted exclusively for research for the cure at 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor in Norwalk, Conn. 06851. Online condolences to the family may be made at johnmoakey.com. The Eller family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441., Charities |
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Mar 2, 2009 The funeral for Eugene M. Lawless, 88, of Stuart, who died Feb. 26, 2009, was held Sunday at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart. The Rev. Gerald Melton officiated and burial was in Jacks Creek Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Clifton, Steve Handy, John Pendleton, Delano Pendleton, Dale Wade, Dean Mabe and Jim Pendleton. |
will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Eure Christian Church, Hwy. 137, Eure, N.C., by the Rev. Michael Brinkley. Interment will follow at Salem United Methodist Church cemetery in Sneads, Fla., at a later date. Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main St., Gatesville, is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mildred's memory may be made to one's favorite charity. The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated staff at University Home Health/Hospice and to Dr. Ramolia for his expert and compassionate care. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting, Charities |
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In Loving Memory of Blake Edward FOUGHT 5/22/1987 3/2/2007, Words cannot begin to express the depth of our agony in not having you with us. Unfortunate mistakes claimed your life on Earth, but God claimed you His faithful servant as His own for all of eternity. We will see you again one day in Heaven, our wonderful son, brother and friend. Until then, you will always live in our hearts., We Love You, Mom, Dad & Kaitlyn, Charities |
Preston Newton Foxworth Jr., 83, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424., Charities |
GARRETT, Mildred Ford, 87, of The Masonic Home of Virginia went home to be with Jesus on Friday, February 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband James Edward "Eddie" Garrett Jr. She is survived by a daughter, Judith Garrett Satterwhite (Roy); two sons, James "Jimmie" Edward Garrett III (Carolyn) and Dennis James Garrett; one sister, Gwen Hues (Morrie); three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Garrett was a very thoughtful person and always sent birthday cards to everyone she knew. She was devoted to her church and Masonic Home Choirs, as well as, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a charter member of First Independent Church in Richmond, and later joined New Bridge Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at The Masonic Home of Virginia, 4101 Nine Mile Road, 1 to 3 and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2009 (entrance off of Masonic Lane). Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2009 at New Bridge Baptist Church, 5701 Elko Road. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to The Masonic Home of Virginia. |
Stephen Douglas Gillenwater, 59, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009. He was born Feb. 1, 1949, the son of Radford G. and Mary Lester Gillenwater. He was a graduate of R.B. Worthy High School and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Susan Gillenwater; two daughters, Stephanie Gillenwater of Hendersonville, Tenn., Lori Smith and husband, Nick, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; grandson, Ethan Douglas Smith of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and mother, Mary Gillenwater of Saltville. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan. 30, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church with the Rev. Denman Frazer officiating. Burial followed in Nashville National Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
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Mr. Sherman Grimsley, Jr., age 70, of Cedar Bluff, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sat., Feb. 21, 2009. Born at Raven, Va., he was the son of the late Sherman H. Grimsley, Sr. and Sarah Price Grimsley. Mr. Grimsley was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired coal truck driver. He attended Richlands First Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and watching racing and football. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a great friend to all that knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Charlotte Monk Grimsley, two brothers Tommy Grimsley and Kelley Grimsley and a brother-in-law Wayne Osborne. Mr. Grimsley is survived by his wife Evelyn Smith Grimsley; two daughters Susan Ball and husband Michael of Pounding Mill, Va. and Kimberly Smith and husband Ken of Richlands, Va.; three sisters Bonnie Jackson and husband Jim of Montgomery, Ala., Dottie Osborne and Debbie Grimsley, both of Richlands, Va.; one brother Eddie Grimsley and wife Carol of Edgewood, Md.; three grandchildren Jason Whited, Seth Whited, and Jessica Smith; three step grandchildren Brandon Ball, Tony Smith and Andy Smith; special cousins David and Ted Price; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tues., Feb. 24, 2009 at the Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff, Va., with Pastor Buddy Herald officiating. Burial followed in the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery at Richlands, Va. Pallbearers were Steve Jackson, Cliff Osborne, Tim Grimsley, Jason Whited, Seth Whited, Chris Banuelos, Dusty Vandyke and John Reedy. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Grimsley, Dr. Thakkar, Dr. Jun, members of the Cedar Bluff Police Dept. and members of the Cedar Bluff Neighborhood Watch. Casey Short V.F.W. Post 9640 conducted military graveside rites. The family received friends at the Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff, Va., from 6-9 p.m. Mon., Feb. 23. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com Singleton Funeral Service served the Grimsley family. |
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Audrey M. Hartman CHESAPEAKE - Audrey M. Hartman, 85, of the 2800 block of Lake Drummond Causeway, passed away Feb. 27, 2009, in her home. Born in Roanoke, Va., Audrey was the daughter of the late Roy and Annie Dunmon. She was a member of Great Bridge Church of God and the G.A.P. Group. Audrey was the widow of Joe Harvey Hartman and is survived by six children, Nancy Waller and husband Marvin, Joyce Downs and husband Bob, Carolyn O'Farrell and husband Pat, all of Chesapeake, Charles Hartman of Moyock, N.C., Bobby Hartman and wife Linda and Johnnie Hartman, also of Chesapeake; 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Muriel Newland of Virginia Beach; and two brothers, Samuel Dunmon of Indiana and Pete Dunmon of Farmville, Va. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Suzzette Hartman and a sister, Rebecca Ross. The family wishes to thank Odyssey Health Care for their kind and compassionate care of Audrey. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Great Bridge Church of God with the Rev. Randy Wooden and the Rev. Joey Hartman officiating. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to Great Bridge Church of God, 1280 Bells Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
HENLEY, Laura Helen, 88, of Glen Allen, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Mason Henley. She is survived by five children, Winfree Henley (Betty), Aubrey Henley Sr. (Karen), Marian Marshall (Will), Gayle Enos (Bill), Jackie Chandler (Bill); six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; her sisters, Stella Peregoy and Pearl Hicks; and numerous nieces and nephews; also a very special friend, Bonnie King. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Monday, March 2, 5 to 7 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad St. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, March 3, at 1 p.m. at Berea Baptist Church, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Berea Baptist Church. |
s 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Loving Funeral Home Chapel., Charities |
. Memorial donations may be made to the Norfolk SPCA, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23504, The Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507 or to a charity of the donor's choice. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities |
Leonard Elmer Horn, age 78 of Claypool Hill, Va., passed away Tues., Feb. 17, 2009. Born Feb. 2, 1931 in Buchanan County, Va., he was the son of the late George Washington and Pearl Keen Horn. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Leonard was a local equipment operator and contractor for the past 35 years. He was a member of the Richlands Tabernacle Church in Richlands, Va., for 30 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Emery Hayes Horn, Ed Horn and Andy Horn and two sisters, Martha Ellen Horn and Ruth Messer. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Creta Horn; one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Samuel James Reynolds of Lebanon; granddaughter, Bethany Nicole Quesenberry of Lebanon; two brothers, Henry Charles Horn of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Clyde (C.J.) Horn of Claypool Hill; three sisters, Beatrice Keen of Contrary, Beulah Vandyke of Contrary and Betty Horne of Wytheville. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Fri., Feb. 20, 2009 at the Richlands Tabernacle at Richlands, Va., with Rev. Ralph Horton officiating. Interment followed in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers were Art Cordle, James Horne, Don Horton, Phillip Horton, Ira Horne and Keith Varney. Honorary pallbearers were employees of C.J. Horn Contractors. Military graveside rites were conducted by Casey-Shortt VFW Post 9640. The family received friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 19, at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com. Singleton Funeral Service served the Horn family. |
Mary Austin Campbell Hughes, 89, of Wytheville died Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at her home. A service to celebrate her life was held Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 3 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church. Interment was at East End Cemetery in Wytheville. She grew up in Wytheville, daughter of the late Fitzgerald "Fitz" and Mary Austin Campbell. She graduated from Wytheville High School and the National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C. She also attended Hollins College in Roanoke. As a trustee of St. John's Episcopal Church and a leader of the Episcopal Church Women, she was one of the first women to serve on the vestry of St. John's. She was a member of the Stuart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Junior League of Augusta, Ga., an organization that was very special to her. Rotary International named her a Paul Harris Fellow for a lifetime of unselfish service and concern for individuals throughout her community. She wed Dr. Charles Brock Hughes in 1940. They were married for 54 years until his death in 1995. She enjoyed a lifelong love and concern for all people. She is remembered most as one who gave tirelessly of herself to brighten the lives of others. She was a gracious and wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her own family and to the many whose lives she touched every day. She was a devoted member and important force of St. John's Episcopal Church for 60 years. She also was preceded in death by her grandparents, Judge A.A. Campbell and Susie Stuart Campbell of Wytheville, Hugh Campbell and Mary Austin Scott Campbell of Richmond; three siblings, Archie A. Campbell, Frances Campbell Howell and Hugh Gould Campbell. Survivors include her five children, three sons-in-law and two daughters-in-law, Mary Austin "Merrily" Hughes and Thomas G. Hodges of Wytheville, Lee Hughes Johnson and Charles S. Johnson of Wytheville, Charles B. Hughes III and Lisa Diccianni Hughes of New York, N.Y., Fitzgerald "Jerry" Hughes and Mary Rowland Hughes of Roanoke, and Suzanne Hughes Detlefs and Dr. Richard Detlefs of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Mrs. Campbell Drake of Lynchburg; two sisters-in-law, Ella Hutchens Campbell of Avon, N.C., and Mary Lou Campbell of Wytheville; nine grandchildren, Ashley Johnson Harlow and John Harlow of Roanoke, Mary Austin Hodges George and Michael George of Rye, N.Y., Allison Johnson Bloomfield and Kevin Bloomfield of Roanoke, Thomas G. Hodges Jr. and Jennifer Perkins Hodges of Charleston, S.C., Samantha and Erik Linkous of Roanoke, Laura E. Campbell Hodges of Charlottesville, Mary Flynn Detlefs of San Francisco, Calif., Charles "Chip" Johnson Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., and Charles Brock Hughes IV of New York, N.Y.; and nine great-grandchildren, Madison Bloomfield, Campbell Bloomfield, Grayson Bloomfield and Tyler Bloomfield, all of Roanoke, Brock George, Cole George and Mary Austin George, all of Rye, N.Y., Alexander Hodges of Charleston, S.C., and Madalyn Linkous of Roanoke. Memorial donations may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 275 East Main Street, Wytheville, VA 24382; the Brock Hughes Free Clinic, 100 Edgemont Road, Wytheville, VA 24382; or Boys' Home, 306 Boys' Home Road, Covington, VA 24426. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
Ovella Ferguson Hughes, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
. Friends may call on Monday afternoon, March 2, 2009, for viewing at HamlarCurtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com., Charities |
HUNTER, Thomas R., of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2009. Thomas retired from Ready Mixed Concrete Co. after 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Myrtle Hunter; two children, Thomas Jr. and Elsie Hunter; one nephew, Morris Lewis. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Bessie; three daughters, Barbara and Kim Hunter and Pearl Anderson; three stepsons, Gregory, Michael and Darryl Johnson; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Hammond (Phillip); and numerous relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 11 a.m. Rev. Edward R. Moody officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
HURT, Vernell Nelson Sr., entered into eternal rest February 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Ruby Howard Hurt; stepson, James B. Morton; sister, Mamie Wylie; brothers, Willie Sr. and Alfred Hurt. Surviving are his children, V. Nelson Hurt Jr. (Culula), Ronnie Gerard (Cheryl), Anthony Kevin (Karen), Darlene Burrell (William) and Anna Pope (Thomas Jr.); eight grandchildren, Lettice Forsythe, Kimberly Peterson (Butler), Keshia, KiAundra, Kazi Hurt, Kourtney, Thomas III and Jordan Pope; two great- grandchildren, Ciara Forsythe and Kayla Hill; brother, Johnnie Hurte (Beatrice). Vernell retired from Reynolds Metal (now Alcoa) after 43 years of dedicated service. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where viewing will be held Monday. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, 12 noon at 31st Street Baptist Church, 823 N. 31st Street. Dr. Morris Henderson, pastor, officiating. Eulogy by Rev. Curtis Hurt. Interment Forest Lawn. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. |
HUTCHERSON, Pamela P., of Henrico County, departed this life, February 25, 2009. She is survived by two sons, Adrian and Harrison (Arica) Hutcherson; two daughters, Brittney and Keeshaun Hutcherson; seven grandchildren; one brother, David Price Jr.; three sisters, Carolyn (James Taylor) and Angela Price and Margo (Austin) Bell; aunts, uncles and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 4, at 1 p.m. at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3700 Midlothian Tpke. Pastor Claude Harris officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ., Charities |
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A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at the Woestina Church in Rotterdam Junction for Roy B. Jennings, 87, who died at his home on Thursday, February 19, 2009 after a long illness. He was the only son of the late Roy Jennings Sr. and Nora (Bowron) Jennings. Born in Newport News, Virginia, he resided briefly as a young child in Florida before moving to Roanoke, Virginia where he remained until graduation from Jefferson High School in 1938. Employed briefly as a lineman by the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company in Roanoke, in 1942 he joined the 9th Naval Construction Battalion, the SEA BEES, served overseas in the Panama Canal Zone and Nicaragua before returning to the United States in 1944 to enter Naval Officer Training in the V 12 Program, attending Stevens Institute of Technology, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, Rensselaer Polytechnic and Bucknell University. After discharge at war's end, he returned to Bucknell where he completed his BS degree in Electrical Engineering. In 1948 he joined the GE Test Engineer Program after which he accepted assignments as motor designer and advanced motor design development engineer. He subsequently served in management positions in the Large Motors and Generators (LMG) and the Machinery Apparatus Operation (MAO) Departments. During his years in Schenectady, Roy served as President of the GE Engineers Association and the HIGHBRIDGE Civic Association. He also served on a number of Rotterdam town, church and school committees. He retired from General Electric in February 1987. In retirement he kept busy maintaining his circa 1800 farm house, his bee hives and vegetable gardens -with the help of his beloved Cairn terriers. He found time to become a Master Gardener. He served two terms as president of the Rip Van Winkle Chapter of NA WCC. He was the Vice-president of the Consistory of the Woestina Reformed Church when a period between pastors required him to act as the temporary liaison. Later, during one five month period he drove 1,500 miles around the United States towing a car behind a motor home, visiting family and friends and seeing places there had been no time to see before. Roy is survived by Betty Anne, his wife of 42 years; by his daughter, Jill Jennings and her husband, Paul Cheng, of Georgia; and by his son, Jack and his wife, Pat, and their children, Luke and Lainey, of California. He is also survived by his stepson, Bill Bums and his wife, Lynne, and their sons, Will, Timothy and Nathan, of North Carolina. At the convenience of the family, interment will be in the Woestina Church Cemetery in the Spring. Contributions in Roy's memory may be made, if desired, to the wonderful organization, The Community Hospice of Amsterdam, 246 Manny Comers Road, Amsterdam, New York 12010 or to the Woestina Reformed Church, 1397 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction, N.Y. 12150, Charities |
JOHNSON, Frances Boush, of Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury, Irvington, Virginia, formerly of Petersburg, Virginia, died Saturday, February 28, 2009. She was the daughter of Myrtle Adams Johnson and Francis Johnson. Born in Danville, Va. on November 26, 1920, she grew up in Petersburg, Virginia, was educated in the Petersburg public schools and attended Duke University. She was a lifetime member of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, being active in many areas, including teaching Sunday school, Christian Education Secretary, Chairman of the Alter Guild for a number of years, involved in the music of the church as a choir soloist and served on the organ committee. Her preservation interest included the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, serving as secretary and Fort Henry Branch Director for two terms, being a member of the Board of Trustees. She also served on the committee for the Jamestown 350th Anniversary Celebration, Historic Petersburg Foundation, and continues to be a member of Historic Blandford Cemetery Foundation, Historic Christ Church of Irvington, as well as the Colonial Williamsburg Burgresses and the W.A.R. Godwin Society of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. She was a member of the American Rose Society, and a member of the Bristol Parish Garden Club, serving as secretary and president. After many years in the legal field, she retired in 1987 and moved with her sister and brother-in-law to reside in Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury in lrvington. She continued to be active as a Board member and officer of the Residents' Association with special duties and volunteer service in the civic and church organizations. She was predeceased by her sister, Dorothy J. Temple and her brother-in-law, William T. Temple. She is survived by several cousins, including R. Burke Johnson and wife of West Point, Va., and R. Burke Johnson Jr., and his family of Irvington, Va., Taylor Johnson, and his family of Goochland, Va.; a godson, Christopher B Greene and his family of New Hampshire; and other family members and friends. Services will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 S. Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Va., with interment at Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Va. The Rev. David H. Teschner, The Rev. Dr. Boston M. Lackey Jr. and Rev. Dr. Davis Smith of Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury will officiate. Contributions may be made to Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 S. Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Va. 23805, the Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury Foundation, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington, Va., 22480 or to the charity of your choice. Miss Johnson's family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. |
Frankie McKinley Johnson, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Charities |
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Chloe Winifred Hurley Justus, 88 years of age of Cedar Bluff, Va., formerly of Buchanan County, passed away Fri., Feb. 20, 2009 at the Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands, Va., following an extended illness. Born in Pike County, Ky., she was the daughter of the late James N. and Cora Mae Harr Hurley. She was a resident of Buchanan County most of her life and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and was a wonderful homemaker. "Behold thy mother" (John 19:27) Went to sleep in Jesus; with all of her children by her bedside. Mother shall wake-up at the sound of the trump of God, and rise in Christ. Mrs. Justus was preceded in death by her husband: Junior C. Justus, March 8, 1998; one daughter: Geraldine Justus; two sons: Imer and Michael Justus; four sisters; and one brother. She is survived by: one daughter: Imadean and husband Wendell Childress of Richlands, Va.; five sons: Ronald and wife Dolly Justus of Cedar Bluff, Va., Glenn Justus of Cedar Bluff, Va., Irvin and wife Margaret Justus of Claypool Hill, Va., Bryan and wife Diane Justus of Richlands, Va., Ray and wife Janie Justus of Cedar Bluff, Va.; one brother: Joe Hurley of Stopover, Ky. Also, survived by 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Chloe Winifred Hurley Justus were conducted Tues., Feb. 24, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Lee Burke and Sister Elsie Burke officiating. Burial followed in the Hibbitts Cemetery, Grundy, Va. Friends called at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Sun. afternoon at 5:00 p.m. with services Sun. and Mon. evenings at 7:00 p.m. Active pallbearers were grandsons and friends. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, Va., was in charge of all arrangements. |
Reece Lewis died Feb. 25, 2009 after a brief battle with cancer. He was a 1969 graduate of Richlands High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Viola Lewis of Richlands; one sister, Ruth Smith of Bluefield; two brothers, Bill and Delbert Lewis of Lakeland, Fla., and one nephew, Keith Lewis of Atkins. Survivors include sister Dreema and husband, Dennis Call, of Atkins; sister Rita Mabe of Mace A.F. Base, Turkey; brother Ronnie Lewis and wife, Liz, of Marion, special friend, Lois Stump of Atkins and pet dog, BabyGirl; a host of nieces and nephews including special niece, Michelle Harrison, and special great-niece, Hannah Harrison of Bristol, Va., and special nephew, Hutch Call of Norfolk. Cremation and private service was Lewis' request. Condolences may be sent to: ddcall123@wmconnect.com. Cremation Society of Virginia is in charge of arrangements. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
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Katherine "Siddy" Porter Mabe, 84, of Max Meadows died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Max Meadows United Methodist Church. Interment will be in West End Cemetery. She was a member of the Max Meadows United Methodist Church. She was a retired postal worker and former owner/operator of Fort Chiswell Grocery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh Stafford and Virginia Watts Porter; and her husband, Robert Lewis Mabe. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Lena Mabe Davis of Max Meadows, Claudia Mabe and Roy Gallimore of Pulaski, Carol Mabe and Mike Reynolds of Max Meadows; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert Lewis Jr. and Pat Mabe of Tampa, Fla.; a brother and sister-in-law, Hugh "Son" Franklin and Jettie Porter of Max Meadows; special friends, Donna Moore of Max Meadows and Dulinda Bender of Floyd; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
Claude A. Martin, 92, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009. Arrangement by Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237., Charities |
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11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009, Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Charities |
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will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church of Princess Anne, 2228 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central Virginia Post-Polio Support Group c/o Linda VanAken, 14606 Talleywood Court, Chester, VA 23831 or to Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church of Princess Anne, 2228 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456., Charities |
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Richard Tracy McKinney, 71, of Bland County, the Little Creek community, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Monroe officiating. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m. at the Goshen Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lawrence and Lucy King McKinney; a granddaughter, Ginger McKinney; a great-grandson, Dakotah Tawney; two sisters, Elva Widner and Katherine Underwood; and two brothers, Sherwood McKinney and Joe Lee McKinney. Survivors include his wife, Louise Brunk McKinney of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Vanessa and Terry Edwards of Draper; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Jr. and Lee Ann McKinney of Little Creek, Chuckie Wayne and Katie McKinney of Raleigh, N.C.; three sisters, Gail Habina of Bastian, Linda Habina of Fredericksburg and Sandra Linkous of Speedwell; three brothers, Johnny Shipwash of Ivanhoe, Gary McGrady of Rocky Gap and Andre McGrady of Bland; four stepchildren and their spouses, Helen and Robert Hobbelman of Richmond, Mark Hamblin of Dublin, Rita and Dale Croy of Pearisburg; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and a special grandson, Bobby Croy. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
MILLER, Decatur E. "Bookie", 82, of Powhatan, died February 28, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Linda Harris Miller; one son, Douglas C. Miller (Catherine); one daughter, Julie M. Martin of St. Louis, Mo.; five grand- children, Christopher (Natasha) Martin, Dr. Brian (Emily) Miller, Jill Martin, Sara Hartman and Brooke (Trae) Harding; and four great-grandchildren, Savanna Hartman, Gwen Hartman, Taylor Harding and Caden Miller. Mr. Miller was a retired supervisor from Reynolds Metals with forty years of service, a WWII Navy veteran, and a member of Red Lane Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. in the Red Lane Baptist Church. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Red Lane Baptist Church Building Fund, 2095 Red Lane Rd., Powhatan, Va. 23139. |
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Edith Cox Neel, 83, of Niceville, Fla., died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at her home. A memorial service was held Friday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Niceville, Fla. Born Edith Alva Cox in a small cabin deep in the mountains of Bland County on Aug. 17, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Grady Woolwine Cox and the late Cleta Thompson Cox. In 1942, after graduating from Ceres High School at the age of 16, she packed her meager belongings into a tiny suitcase and left her mountain home for good. In her pocket jingled every bit of her money: nine silver dollars and one $5 gold piece. Her grandfather had given her the money. She never spent those dollars which will be given to her beloved grandchildren. Instead, she enrolled in a job-training program at Pulaski Hospital, eventually becoming one of the first X-ray technicians in Virginia. Years later, while working at a hospital in Gastonia, N.C., she met and married Emmett R. White, M.D. Together they raised three children in Valdese, N.C. Later in life, she married her high school sweetheart, Herman R. Neel. They settled in rural North Carolina, near Mockville. There for more than a decade, she led a quiet life and indulged in several of her favorite hobbies which included reading, sewing and gardening. In 1993, she and Herman moved to Niceville, Fla., and Virginia. Blessed with a sharp wit and even sharper intellect, she had a passion for history and geography. She also delighted in baking, crocheting, embroidering, making her famous bread and enjoying the company of her children and grandchildren. She loved bird watching, hated squirrels and was a crack-shot with a .22 rifle. Survivors include a daughter, Beverly Byrne, and her husband, Pat, of Niceville, Fla.; a son, E. Royce White Jr., and his wife, Gina, of Niceville, Fla.; a daughter, Millie Rothrock, and husband, Neil, of Wytheville; five grandchildren, Patrick Byrne III, CPT/USA, currently serving his country in Iraq, Michael Byrne of Niceville, Fla., and Lizzie Rothrock of Wytheville; a niece, Brenda Queen of Maysville, N.C.; and three stepchildren in North Carolina, Jeff Neel, Cathy Bumgarner and Joe Neel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1407 E. John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL 32578; or Covenant Hospice, 101 Hart St., Niceville, FL 32578. National Cremation and Burial Society/Memory Park Cemetery in Milton, Fla., was in charge of the arrangements. |
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Bertha B. Parker NORFOLK - Bertha Brimmage Parker, 88, of the 6400 block of Knox Road, graduated from this life Feb. 25, 2009, to be with her Lord. She was promoted from earth to glory. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Floyd L. Parker Sr.; son, Alan A. Parker Sr.; and her mother, Minnie Perry. Bertha was born in Norfolk and educated in the Norfolk public schools. Later, she received a certificate of completion of Christian education from Virginia Union University in Richmond, Va. She accepted Christ as her personal savior as a young woman. After marrying her beloved husband, she joined Oakwood Church of Christ Disciples where she faithfully served for more than 60 years. She was president of the senior choir, member of the mother's board, deaconess, floral club and a willing worker. She was the first lady of Solid Rock Church of Christ Disciples where her husband pastored for many years. Her love and devotion to Jesus Christ kept her doing something for others all of her life. She is survived by six children, Floyd L. Parker Sr. (Beulah), Joyce Arrington, Kenneth L. Parker Sr. (Sheila), Calvin B. Parker Sr. (Kathy), Barbara J. Redman (Andrew), Luke E. Parker (Valerie); 30 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Oakwood Chapel Church of Christ Disciples, 982 Avenue E, Norfolk. Dr. Earl J. Eaddy Sr. will officiate. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Condolences may be offered at, Charities |
PARKER, Mary K., 81, of Richmond, died February 28, 2009. She was a native of Norfolk, Va. and was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Parker. Surviving are her daughter, Elvatrice P. Belsches (Alton); four sons, Ernest Jr. (Melinda), Carlton Layne, Darryl A. (Monica) and Chevell T. (Veronica) Parker; two granddaughters, Chevonne and Alaina Parker; sister-in-law, Connie Parker; brother-in-law, Charles Bell; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was a retired educator of Hanover County Public Schools. Her remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2009 at St. John's Baptist Church, 4217 North Ave. Rev. Dr. Michael L. Felton officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com |
Nancy W. Parker VIRGINIA BEACH - Services for Nancy W. Parker will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Charities |
will be conducted 1 p.m. March 3, 2009 at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church with Pastor Joanna Stallings officiating. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Salvation Army or the ., Charities |
Bonnie Louise Pearman, 66, of Wytheville died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at 1 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Hal Lewis and Frank McDonald officiating. Interment will be in the Olive Branch Cemetery. She was born March 16, 1942, in Wythe County, daughter of the late James W. and Robie Virginia Walk Pearman. She was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. She was preceded in death by a brother, James Carlton Pearman. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Dreama and Keith Kelly of Max Meadows, Patricia "Fuzzy" and Bill Worrell of Fletcher, N.C.; a sister, Margaret Virginia Fisher of Max Meadows; a brother and sister-in-law, Stephen "Jan" and Dawn Pearman of Austinville; four grandchildren, Tosha Worrell, Heather Hashman, Sheridan Kelly and Brady Kelly; two great-grandchildren, Hannah Hashman and Takayla Wroten; and several nieces and nephews. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
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POMFREY, Bryan S. Sr., 47, of Sandston, passed away on February 28, 2009. Born in Richmond on September 9, 1961, he was the owner/ operator of Independent Access, Inc. Bryan was a devoted and loving father. Survivors include three children, Chrissy Pomfrey and husband, Chris Taylor, B. Stephen Pomfrey Jr. and Lacy Frohman; his former spouse, Sandy Keith; mother, Carolyn Burks and husband, Randall; father, Steve Pomfrey; brothers, Mike and Barry; sisters, Gigi and Carrie; aunt, Bootsie Bareford; cousin, Stephanie Beach; grand-daughter, Alexah Taylor; other devoted friends and family members. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel, where services will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park. |
PRIDE, Larry "Bubba", died Friday, February 27, 2009 at age 53. He previously worked for Asplund Tree Company. He was preceded in death by his father, Linwood "Deeda" Pride Sr. He is survived by a daughter, Ashley D. Pride; his mother, Grace Pride Hardaway; stepfather, James K. Hardaway; a brother, Linnie Pride and his wife, Marie, of Alabama; a sister, Juanita Navarez of Chesterfield; and a special devoted cousin, Peggy Gibson. His remains rest at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, and where funeral services will be held 12 noon Tuesday. Pastor Mark Thomas of Shiloh Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiating. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shiloh Pentecostal Holiness Church. |
RAINEY, Mr. Robert Lee Jr., of Richmond, entered eternal rest on March 1, 2009. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving his family. |
Charis Jean Rector, 71, died on Feb. 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, L.J. and Grace Rector, a sister, Mary R. Ward, and a brother, Joe R. Rector. She was a dedicated mother and daughter. She was a kind, generous, and loving soul. She spent most of her life helping others. She was a long-term employee of the Smyth Farm Bureau in Chilhowie from 1972 until 1993. She then went on to pursue a successful career in nursing at Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Marion. Survivors include by one son, Johnny Rector of Dandridge, Tenn.; her former daughter-in-law, Beth Rector of Dandridge, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews including nieces, Christy Rector Maher of San Francisco, Calif., Pamela Ward Anderson of Concord, N.C., Tonia Ward Norris of Star Tannery; and nephew, Monte Ward of Glade Springs; sister-in-law, Barbara Rector of Marion; several cousins including Betty Sims and husband, Jack, of Marion and Ann St. Onge of Orlando, Fla.; one aunt, Dorothy Roberson of Cincinnati, Ohio; and a dear friend and long-term caregiver, Brenda Matney of Jefferson City, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m. at Seaver Brown Chapel. Burial will follow in the Round Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
RILEY, Ginger L., of Richmond, died on February 25, 2009. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 3 at 11 a.m. at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Va. |
RILEY, Silas Daniel, 85, of Burkeville, died on Saturday, February 28, 2009. He was born on February 24, 1924 in Paducah, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Platte and Ruth C. Riley; and two brothers, Richard and Paul Thomas Riley. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Riley; his children, JoAnn Riley, Jeffrey A. Riley (Pam), and Jill Digby (Keith); brother, John Riley (Betty); and sisters, Jane Devers (Marvin), Jean Howard, and Ruth Ann Heath; sisters-in-law, Mary (Richard) Riley, and Jewell (Tom) Riley; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was a World War II veteran, later serving the Navy as a Seabee in Guam, Alaska, Okinawa and the Philippines. He retired in 1965 after 22 years in the Navy in Virginia Beach, Va. His second 20-year career was driving 18 wheelers for A.W. Temple in Chesapeake, Va. In 1987, Dan and Mary retired to Burkeville, Va. His favorite hobbies were gardening and tinkering with anything electrical or mechanical. He will be missed by his family, friends and neighbors. Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home. |
will be held at a later date in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Edenton. Evans Funerals and Cremations is in charge. |
Carole Dawn Roland, 67, died on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 in the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville. She was born in Smyth County to the late William Frank Sherwood and Winnie Leaula Sherwood. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and had worked at Buster Brown. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Edward "Jack" Roland; one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Lisa Roland of Chilhowie; one daughter and son-in-law, Jackie Sue and Stacey Taylor of Saltville; seven grandchildren, Kreig Roland and Tyler Roland of Chilhowie, Junior Taylor, Lorna Taylor, Kayla Taylor, Derrick Taylor, Nacole Woods, all of Saltville; one brother and sister-in-law, William "Willie" and Kitty Sherwood of Marion; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Bettie and Denver McMillan of Yuma, Ariz., Mary and Ben Castellow of Hampton; and a host of brothers and sisters in Christ. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Macedonia Baptist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. Tim Blevins and the Rev. Tim Surber officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday starting at 6 p.m. at the church. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
s will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rorrer family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, www.mullinsfuneralhome.com., Charities |
, was a member of Great Bridge Church of God and also attended Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church. He is survived by a daughter, Carol Jeanne Saunders and her husband John M. Sarkis; two sons, Loyd Daniel Saunders Jr. and his wife Patricia and James Robert Saunders; a sister, Jeanne Wright and her husband Bob; a brother, James Saunders and his wife JaneLee; seven grandchildren, Shannon Slabaugh, Jeremiah Scott, Aaron Saunders, Josh Saunders, Kathy St. Marie, James Saunders Jr. and Krista Saunders; a grandson-in-law, David Miller; and nine great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Please share a memory with the family at, Charities |
SHELTON, Antonio M., 23, died February 24, 2009. Viewing 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wilson & Associates', 5008 Nine Mile Road. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rising Sun Baptist Church, 6829 Fredericks Hall Road, Mineral, Virginia. www.wilsonafs.com |
will be conducted at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. Gary L. Robbins, the Rev. Bernard S. Via, Jr., and the Rev. Arthur E. Grant officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Those wishing to make a memorial please consider the Fine Arts Series at Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1305, Roanoke, VA 24007. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 2, 2009 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. To sign the on-line guestbook or to leave a condolence, please go to www.oakeys.com., Charities |
7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Norris Funeral Services Chapel., Charities |
SPEIGHT, Bobby Gene "Spike", departed this life February 25, 2009. He was predeceased by his father, Exum Speight. He is survived by his son, Anthony Speight; daughter, DaVonya Johnson; eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; mother, Josephine Speight; three sisters, Mamie Allison (David), Shirley St. Louis (Jean-Pierre), and Iola Speight; three brothers, Nathaniel, Melvin, and Anthony Speight (Faye); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, among them one devoted, Denise Thompson. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Avenue, where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 12 noon, with Pastor Connors officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
SPICER, Howard L. "Pa Pa", 69, of Glen Allen, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 28, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.B. and Virginia Spicer; and his brother, Bobby Spicer. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary J. Spicer; and his children, Pam Maxwell and her husband, Shawn, and Kelli Spicer; one brother, G.T. Spicer; his sister, Linda Smith; three grandchildren, Derrick, Tyler and Macie Maxwell; his special kids at Hunton Baptist Church; and a special aunt, Elizabeth Waldron. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hunton Baptist Church. Interment to follow in Woodland Cemetery, Ashland. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hunton Baptist Church Building Fund or Hunton Baptist Church Youth group, 11660 Greenwood Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23059. |
Ruby Spruill JAMESVILLE - Ruby "Gertude" Spruill, 79, of the 1500 block of Main St., died Feb. 28, 2009. A graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Hillside Memorial Gardens. Walker Funeral Home, Horner Chapel, is in charge. |
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STONE, Gloria Harvell Lewis, 82, of Chesterfield, died Tuesday February 24, 2009 at Chippenham Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Earl C. and Grace Jones Harvell. Gloria was a member of Second Branch Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, William F. Stone; daughter, Bonnie Lewis Culbreath and husband, Vaughan, of Ford; stepson, Ken O. Stone and wife, Debbie, of Chesterfield; stepdaughter, Lesley S. Bulifant and husband, Paul, of Colonial Heights, grandchildren, J.P. Culbreath and wife, Sheri, J. Cory Culbreath, Mathew and Steven Bulifant, Christa Gibbons and husband, Ryan, Katie and Kendall Stone; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Claire, Jacob, and Caroline Culbreath; and numerous nieces and nephews. Grandma had a kind and loving heart with a great appreciation for the simple things in life. A graveside service will take place 1:30 p.m. Wednesday March 4, 2009 in Blandford Cemetery Petersburg, Virginia with Pastor Steven Vaughn and the Reverend Jerry Harris officiating. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the cemetery. The Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, 23834, are handling the arrangements. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
STREET, Marguerite G., of Glen Allen, Va., died March 1, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
SUTLER, Gary W., 57, of Chesterfield, passed away February 28, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Gail B. Sutler; son, Gary W. "Chip" Sutler II and wife, Stephanie; daughter, Jennifer S. Abrahamsen and husband, Erik; brothers, Ronald and Kevin Sutler; grandchildren, Kendall and Brodie Sutler and Leif Abrahamsen. Mr. Sutler was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, a brick mason, and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the American Legion and the Midlothian Moose Lodge. A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your local veteran's association. |
TAYLOR, Jesse, of Broadnax, died February 28, 2009. Call (434) 447-7171 or go to www.crowderhitecrews. com for arrangments. |
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Robert Turner Ward CHESAPEAKE - Robert Turner Ward, 82, of the 2800 block of Southport Ave., went to be with the Lord Feb. 28, 2009, in Chesapeake. A native of Glenrock, Va., he was the son of the late Turner Wilson and Elizabeth Perry Ward. An Army veteran of World War II, he retired from White-Stewart Oil Company and was a charter member and deacon of Southside Baptist Church. Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Jean C. Ward; a daughter, Karen Ward-Lilly and her husband Jerry of Knotts Island, N.C.; a son, Robert C. Ward and his wife Wendy of Chesapeake; and three grandchildren, Cara-Lee Lilly, Jason Robert Ward and Matthew Phillip Ward. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, with the Rev. Terry Riddle officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8 p.m. and at the residence at all other times. Please share a memory with the family at, Charities |
WEBB, Anne Flinn, 79, of Kilmarnock, died March 1, 2009. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Cary Webb and Joe Mongeon, of Kilmarnock; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas H. and Brenda Webb, of Gloucester; four grand-children, Joshua Wysocki, Martha Anne Badenoch, Emily Anne and Kendall Paige Webb. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilmarnock United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Campbell Memorial Cemetery, Weems. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Virginia, P.O. Box 2098, Tappahannock, Va. 22560 or Kilmarnock United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 2095, Kilmarnock, Va. |
Linda J. Weidner, 57, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009. Arrangements are by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory., Charities |
s will be held Thursday, March 5, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the Chesterfield Cemetery, Centreville, Md. with the Rev. Karen Dize officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the , Mrs. Betty BashamChairman, 200 Evans Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073, or to the , Central & Western Va. ChapterRoanoke Region, 2728 Colonial Ave., Suite 2, Roanoke, Va. 24015. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Charities |
WHITE, Betty, of Bracey, died March 1, 2009. Survived by her son, Michael L. Jarrett of Petersburg; four daughters, Debra A. Jordan of Garysburg, N.C., Kathy Johnson of Bracey, BillieJo Weilbacher of Chase City, and BettieJo Merritt of Kentucky; a sister, Bernice Edwards of Courtland; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Sheila Reese of Bracey. Visitation will be Monday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory. Graveside service conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Dale Memorial Park in Chesterfield County. Memorial contributions may be made to Southside Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 546, South Hill, Va. 23970. Online condolences to www.crowderhitecrews.com. |
WHITE, Edith James, 83, widow of J. Franklin White and a resident of Waverly, died Saturday, February 28, 2009 in Waverly. Born in Surry County on October 23, 1925, she was the daughter of the late J. Hayden and Grace Lane James. She was a member of the Waverly Congregational Christian Church and had served as the Historian of the church until three years ago. She was a member of the General William Mahone Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Red Hat Social Society. She is survived by a sister, Thelma J. Edwards of Hopewell; a brother, Joseph H. James Jr. and his wife, Laura, of Raleigh, N.C.; several nieces and nephews, and her devoted caregivers. She was predeceased by a brother, H. Lane James of Dendron. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 2 p.m. in Purviance Chapel, J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Wakefield. Burial will follow in Waverly Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, the day of the service, from 1 to 2 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Waverly Congregational Christian Church, 34299 Walnut Hill Rd., Waverly, Va. 23890 or the Waverly Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 583, Waverly, Va. 23890. The Purviance Chapel, J.T. Morriss & Son, Wakefield, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be posted on our web site at www.jtmorriss.com. |
Eric Todd White, 39, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2009. Arrangements by HamlarCurtis Funeral Home., Charities |
s will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Draper Valley Baptist Church, with the Reverend Wilfred Overton officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Va. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home or at the home of Walter and Daisy White at any time. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorial donations may be made to the Gideons or the Draper Valley Baptist Church. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of the arrangements., Charities |
s will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Timber Ridge Baptist Church, with the Rev. Rick Foster and the Rev. Clayton Riggs officiating. Interment will follow in Timber Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call Monday after 12 noon and the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford., Charities |
Carol Willis, 61, of Salem, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem., Charities |
2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home., Charities |
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Louis Joseph Wisniewski, 93, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131., Charities |
will be held Monday March 2, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. at the Dublin United Methodist Church, 424 E. Main St. Dublin, VA 24084, with the Reverend Bill Rowland officiating. A memorial celebration will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Swift Creek Baptist Church, 7511 N. Spring Run Rd., Midlothian, VA 23112. In honor of Ed's wishes, his remains were donated to the State Anatomical Program. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Dublin United Methodist Church or the ., Charities |
WOODFIN, Charles Edward "Ed" Jr., 73 years old, departed this life February 28, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Helen; brother, Everett; niece, Gail Felts; and brother-in-law, John Berger. Ed is survived by son, Scott and wife, Missy; daughter, Wendy Dalton and husband, Keith; grandchildren, Brittney DeGraffenried and husband, Dominque, Brad, Samantha, and Zachary; special friends, Col. Dallas L. and Betty Cox; sister, Carol Berger; sister, Judy Hall and husband, Ronnie; sister, Wanda January and husband Mark; sister-in-law, Montene; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ed, a U.S. Army Veteran is retired from the VA State Parks service, formerly he was a Chesterfield County Police officer, a past Master of the Dublin Masonic Lodge & brick mason by trade. Ed was President of Toastmaster's Club, and a member of the OFC. A memorial service will be held Monday March 2, 2009, 2:30 p.m. at the Dublin United Methodist Church, 424 E. Main St. Dublin, Va. 24084. A memorial celebration will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Swift Creek Baptist Church, 7511 N. Spring Run Rd, Midlothian, Va. 23112. In honor of Ed's wishes his remains were donated to the State Anatomical Program. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dublin United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association. |
Jean Adam Woods, 84, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131., Charities |
ZIMMERMAN, Becky Lynn, 58, of Paeonian Springs, Va., died on February 7, 2009. She was predeceased by her father, Leon D. Zimmerman. Becky is survived by her mother, Patricia M. Zimmerman of Richmond, Va.; sisters, Kathy Zimmerman of Bridgeport, Pa., Janis Zimmerman of Toledo, Ohio, Laura Zimmerman of Richmond, Va.; nieces, Edith, Emily, and Ellen Golden; and a host of dear friends. There will be a gathering to celebrate Becky's life on Saturday, March 28, 2 p.m. at Sykes Hall, Loudoun County 4-H Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe be made to the Loudoun County Animal Shelter, 39820 Charles Town Pike, Waterford, Va. 20197. Please reference "Animal Rescue Trust Fund." |
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