. Burial will follow in Gladesboro Lutheran Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
to honor and celebrate Marie's life will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk Saturday, April 11, at 2 p.m., Charities |
Inez J. Austin BARCO - Inez Jones Austin, 74, of the 4000 block of Caratoke Hwy., died March 3, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel., Charities |
will be held Friday at 6 p.m. in Raleigh Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Menard officiating. The family is being cared for by Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel. Those desiring may make donations to Oscar F. Smith High School Athletic Boosters State Football Fund, 1994 Tiger Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Please share a memory with the family at, Charities |
Jimmy Wayne Ball, age 63 of Richlands, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sun., March 1, 2009 in a Winston-Salem, N.C., hospital. Born Jan. 7, 1946 in Richlands, Va., he was the son of the late Terry and Mattie Ball. He was a 1965 graduate of Richlands High School and was employed by Jewell Smokeless for 23 years. Jimmy was a woodcrafter and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard, Denny and Frankie Lewis Ball, and one sister, Dixie Brown. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Delores Ball; one daughter, Becky Powell and husband, Robert, of Cedar Bluff; one son, Cecil Ball and wife, Dawn, of Richlands; grandchildren, Nickoal Powell, Adriannah Ball, Jaycob Powell, Hayleigh Ball, Harlee Ball and Gabrayl Powell; five sisters, Kathleen Smith of Baltimore, Md., Pauline Looney of Cleveland, Ohio, Mary Sue Auten and husband, Jack, of Gettysburg, Pa., Janice Sykes of Honaker and Geneva Berryman-Long and husband, Mike, of Wilmington, N.C.; one brother, Tolley "Bud" Ball and wife, Nancy, of Raven; a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thurs., March 5, 2009 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, Va., with Brother Grady McGlothlin and Rev. Phillip Horton officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Harvey Coleman, Ronnie Shinault, Doug "Bucky" Mullins and Darrell "Hobo" Anders. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tues. and Wed., March 3 and 4, at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com. Singleton Funeral Service is serving the Ball family. |
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. |
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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. |
. Friends may call on Friday afternoon for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to, Charities |
s will take place Friday at 215 Granby Park Drive, No. 2, Norfolk, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the , 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 in memory of Mary Bennett., Charities |
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Mar 4, 2009 The funeral for Bernard Posey Setliff, 69, of Martinsville, who died Monday, March 2, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Fairystone Baptist Church. Pastors Ronald Peal and Jim Dunn will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. Setliff was born in Patrick County on Aug. 27, 1939, to Posey Setliff and Elsie Brammer Setliff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Ingram Setliff; an infant daughter; and a half brother, Alton Moran. Surviving are a daughter, Rachel Setliff Donley of Surfside Beach, S.C.; two sons, Bernard Randy Setliff and Rodney Dale Setliff, both of Stuart; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Gatha Lankford of Claudville, Etta Brogan of Bassett, Betty Clifton of Ridgeway and Mary Harbour of Stuart; two brothers, Glayton Setliff of Patrick Springs and Earvin Setliff of Collinsville; and a half sister, Ilene Ferguson of Henry. |
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Mar 4, 2009 A memorial service for Betty Lou Dalton Skeens, 62, of Figsboro, was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Norris Funeral Services with the Rev. Mike Eisenman and Mike Skeens officiating. Pallbearers were Timmy Oakley, Ronnie Doyle, Stan Brodie, Winslow Tongue, Doug Steffy, Raymond Moorefield, Dickey Bondurant, Tommy Oakley and Butch Oakley. |
Lottie Ross Bonney NORFOLK - Lottie Ross Bonney, 77, departed this life March 3, 2009. She was born Feb. 6, 1932, in Goldpoint, N.C., and lived most of her life in Norfolk, graduating from Maury High School. She attended Chowan Jr. College (now Chowan University) where she sang in the Glee Club, Double Quartet and had a leading role in the college production of the "The Count and the Co-ed." She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, Summer Bible school and sang in the church choir performing many solos. She also did substitute teaching in Norfolk Public Schools. Lottie was a loving wife, mother and daughter. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Gerald R. Bonney Sr.; her sons, Gerald R. Bonney Jr. and wife Carol of McLean, Va., Craig E. Bonney and wife Kim of Richmond, Neil C. Bonney and wife Tracy of Virginia Beach, Mark E. Bonney of Norfolk; and six grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted Saturday, March 7, 2009, at 1 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Condolences may be made to the family at, Charities |
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BOXLEY, Walter Phillip, departed this life February 6, 2009. He is survived by his loving and devoted family. His remains may be viewed at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., on Thursday at 1:30 p.m., followed by graveside services, Oakwood Cemetery, at 2:30. |
Pearl McGlee Pugh Coffey Bradshaw, 89, died on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born in Volney on July 6, 1919 to the late Steve and Rose Cornett Pugh and was preceded in death by her first husband, Dean Coffey, in 1964 and her second husband, Jim Bradshaw, in 1986, her brothers, and sisters, Gladys Parsons, Marie Parsons, Trixie Crockett, June Harrington Stanley Pugh, sisters-in-law, Margaret Pugh, Vada Pugh, Edie Pugh, brothers-in-law, Rob Parsons, Joe Parsons and Jim Cornett. She was also preceded in death by a special friend, Ellen Boatwright. She attended Oak Hill School in Mouth of Wilson. She came to Marion in the 1940s and worked for Burlington Mills as a seamstress for a number of years and then went to work for Dr. D.C. Boatwright and his partners until retirement in 1982. She was a member of the Marion Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. She was an avid reader, a championship bowler and loved knitting and crocheting. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. Survivors include one son, Don C.V. Coffey of Marion; two granddaughters, Donna K. Coffey of Marion and Caroline Coffey of Cuba, N.Y.; great-grandchildren, Muhammad Abdullah, Emad Abdullah, Rifqa Abdullah, Cynthia; one brother, Joe Pugh of Hudson, Fla.; stepbrother, David Whisman of Louisville, Ky.; nieces and nephews, Jack Parsons, Polly Parsons, Jo Ann Parsons, Nancy Parsons, all of Grayson County, Joey Pugh of Jonesbourgh, Tenn., Roberts H. Harrington III of Florida, Betty June Taylor of Florida,; several other nieces and nephews; and special friends, Gladys Mason and sister, Velma, Frieda Whisman Duncan, and Zeke Warren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Marion Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Ross officiating. The family received friends Saturday from 12 until 2 p.m. at the church. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, was in charge of arrangements. |
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. |
will be held in Miles Memorial United Methodist Church Saturday at 1 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Miles Memorial United Methodist Church or the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities |
will be held noon on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Don Summerville officiating. Interment will be held in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., 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. |
Buchanan, Mary Elizabeth - Mary Elizabeth Buchanan With great sadness, the family and friends of Mary Elizabeth Buchanan (nee Mackie) mourn her loss. Born November 18th, 1932 in .... |
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BURKHOLDER, Barbara Adams, of Richmond, born August 22, 1913, in Louisville, Ky., widow of Cary Wilson Burkholder, passed away March 1, 2009. She is survived by her two sons, George Stuart Lawson, Jr. of Soquel, Ca., and John Adams Burkholder of Colorado Springs, Co.; four grandchildren, Julia Bernier of Hagerstown, Md., Suzanne Miller of Trabuco Canyon, Ca., and Kristin and Taylor Burkholder of Colorado Springs, Co.; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Burkholder was a member of River Road Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in The Commons at Westminster Canterbury. Graveside services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Westminster Canterbury Fellowship Fund or River Road Presbyterian Church. |
BURNETT, Charlie, of Richmond, a retired employee of Peck and Iron Corporation departed this life, February 27, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Burnett; three brothers, Robert Burnett Sr., Benny Burnett (Honey) and Eddie Burnett (Lois) of Georgia; two sisters, Susie Brown of Richmond and Geneva Lawton (Maudie) of Roanoke; and a host of nieces, among them, devoted Debbie Brown, Janice Best, Andrea Best and Nancy Durden; nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where funeral services will be held Thursday, March 5 at 10 a.m. Elder Charles Lewis Turner, officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
Linda C. Butler PORTSMOUTH - Linda C. Butler, 61, of the 1500 block of Centre Ave., died Feb. 27, 2009. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in First Baptist Church South, Portsmouth. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
BUTLER, Irma Williams, 83, of Hopewell Health Care, formerly of the east end of Richmond, passed away on February 28, 2009. She was born in Richmond on July 27, 1925. Mrs. Butler retired from Bell Atlantic after 32 years of service. Survivors include two nephews, Raymond Sykes and Edgar Smith; two nieces, Jean Webber and Debbie Stutz; three great-nieces, Becky Foster, Wendy Lowery and Shelley Johnston; great-nephew, Steven Sykes; numerous other friends and family members. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel, with viewing two hours prior to the service. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park. |
will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009, at Peace Community Church in Fort Myers, Fla., with the Rev. Bruce Merton officiating. The family requests memorials be made to Peace Community Church, P.O. Box 60958, Fort Myers, Fla. 33906., Charities |
BYERS, Loran "Dean," 77, of Chester, went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara E. Byers; sons, Loran Byers and his wife, Melanie, and Raymond Byers and his wife, Rose; daughter, Barbara Petrohovich and her husband, Stan; brothers, James Byers and his wife, Bev, Laverl Byers and his wife, Dolores, and Exel Byers and his wife, Betty; grandchildren, Dean Allen, Robin, Charlie, Amber, Joseph and Amy; great-grandchildren, Kristina, Chip and Stevie. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Earl and Minnie Bowers Byers. Mr. Byers retired from the U.S. Army and served in the Korean Conflict. Visitation will be Wednesday (today) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). His funeral service will be Thursday, 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to Beulah United Methodist Church, 6930 Hopkins Road, Richmond, Va. 23234. |
Amy W. Cardoza MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Amy Wheaton Cardoza, 56, died Feb. 28, 2009. Amy was born April 27, 1952, in Syracuse, N.Y. She was the daughter of Robert H. and Marion L. Wheaton of Huddleston, Va. She was predeceased by her first husband, Brodie Williams III and is survived by her husband, Wayne Cardoza. She is also survived by her children, Brodie Williams IV, Brooke Williams and Seth Williams; her granddaughter, Cassidy Williams; her stepchildren, Christie and Chad Cardoza; her brother, Thomas Wheaton; sisters, Kathleen Wheaton and Eileen Kibler; and nieces, Lisa and Emily Kibler. Amy was a registered nurse and a certified registered nurse anesthetist. She worked at hospitals in Norfolk, Fort Myers, Fla., and Myrtle Beach, S.C. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in Resurrection Catholic Church in Moneta with Monsignor Joseph Lehman presiding. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass beginning at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main St., Bedford, 540-586-7360., Charities |
CARL, Verleine H., age 84, beloved wife of 62 years to David E. Carl; loving mother of Darlene C. Tucker (John) and David E. Carl Jr. (Jude'); and devoted grandmother to Emily Carl and Katie Carl, died early Tuesday morning, February 17, 2009, of a stroke and congestive heart failure. She worked at Richmond Newspapers Inc. for over 40 years as Manager of the Front Counter, where she greeted everyone coming and going through the lobby with a warm and sincere smile. She volunteered at River Road Methodist Church and became a member when it was originally Broad Street Methodist Church, in Richmond, before they relocated to the suburbs. She retired with her husband to Orlando, Fla. in 1990, promptly became a member of St. Luke's Methodist Church, where she volunteered her time and services five days a week until her health became an issue. In 2001, she and David moved to Derwood, Md. to be closer to, and eventually move in with, her daughter, Darlene and her husband, John, in November 2004. It was her desire to be cremated and her ashes spread in the Memorial Garden at St. Luke's Methodist Church in Orlando. Memorial services will be held later this year. |
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. |
Jeffrey Todd Catron, 43, of Wytheville died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 4, at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Ephraim United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Roger Crigger officiating. He was employed by Hutchinson Sealing Systems Inc. He was preceded in death by his father, W.R. "Rabbit" Catron Sr. Survivors include his mother, Bertha Lee Catron; a sister and brother-in-law, Vicki C. and Alan Allred of Roanoke; two brothers and a sister-in-law, W.R. "Rabbit" Catron Jr. and Connie of Rural Retreat, and Terry W. Catron of Hermitage, Tenn.; paternal grandmother, Vivian K. Catron of Wytheville; three nieces and their husbands, Tracey Leonard of Rural Retreat, Crystal Mills and Matt, Brandy Palmer and Jerry, all of Roanoke; a great-nephew, Dylan Mills of Roanoke; a great-niece, Lynnzie Palmer of Roanoke; three uncles; and two aunts. Memorial donations may be made to the Rural Retreat Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 111, Rural Retreat, VA 24368; or the Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department, c/o P.O. Box 238, Rural Retreat, VA 24368. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
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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. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Charities |
COOK, Charles E., 87, of Midlothian, Va., widower of Janice G. Cook, died on March 2, 2009. Survivors include four sons, Stephen R. Cook, David C. Cook, Reed A. Cook, and Charles E. Cook Jr.; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Mr. Cook was a U.S. Air Force veteran with service in World War II. He retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 W. Huguenot Road. Interment will be held in Bradford, Pa. |
Sydney Alexis Cook, infant daughter of Justin and Nikki Cook, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, March 2, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909., 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. |
Luther M. Cratt WILLIAMSTON - Luther Melvin Cratt, 87, of the 100 block of Middle St., died March 2, 2009. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Walker Funeral Home Chapel. |
Warren B. Crocker Jr. NORFOLK - Warren B. Crocker Jr., also affectionately known as "Bunker," 62, died Feb. 28, 2009, in Henrico Doctors Hospital in Richmond, Va. He was a resident of Warsaw, Va., for 12 years. Mr. Crocker was a graduate of Ferguson High School in Newport News and received a bachelor's degree in business management from Old Dominion University. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army. In most recent years he worked for CDSI, Norfolk, in the construction business as a superintendent. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Ann Horton, originally from Norfolk; a son, Warren Randolph "Randy" Crocker; daughter-in-law, Leslie Coker; and two grandchildren, Olivia Batson and James Ashton of Norfolk. He has two sisters, Doris Crocker of Hampton and Susan Burnham of Lockridge, Iowa; his brother, Allen "Nugget" Crocker; and mother, Thelma L. Crocker, live in Warrenton, Va. He has many nieces and nephews in Virginia and Iowa. He was preceded in death by his father, Warren B. Crocker Sr. of Newport News. Mr. Crocker was an avid Bible reader and a faithful Christian witness. He was extremely generous with his time and skills to all. He loved spending time on the water, boating, going for walks, caring for his pets, listening to music and traveling with his wife, Mary Ann. He devoted most of his time and effort to helping others and will be deeply missed by his family, friends and those fortunate enough to have known him. A funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 201 St. Paul's Blvd., Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Physicians For Peace, 229 W. Bute St., Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23510 or the local rescue squad in Warsaw, Va. Online condolences may be sent to, Charities |
with the Monroe County Board of Education. He was a Scottish Rite Free Mason, 32 Degree of Lockbourne Lodge No. #0232, a member of the Valley of McAlister Orient Shrine of Oklahoma and a member of India Shriners of Oklahoma City, Okla., and a member of the Union Chapter #122 Order of the Eastern Star in Union, W.Va., He was preceded in death by four grandchildren, Matthew, AmyLynn, April and Rachel; eight brothers, Richard, Donald, Curtis, Jimmy Dean, Joseph, Raymond and Roger; and two sisters, Sandra Kay Crosier and Peggy Crosier Karicofe., s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009, at the New Zion Church, Waiteville, W.Va., with the Rev. Mark Smearman and Bob Ratliff officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Military Graveside Honors., will be held 7:30 p.m. by the Union Chapter #122 Order of the Eastern Star. BroylesMcGuire Funeral Home in Union, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements., Charities |
Norma Lea Mason Cumberledge, 83, of Martinsville, Va., died on Monday, March 2, 2009. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va., Charities |
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Myrtle E. Davis PORTSMOUTH - Services for Myrtle Estelle Davis will be held at 11 a.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Charities |
will be held at a later date. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, will be assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local animal shelter., Charities |
DICKSON, Ellen Campbell, 84, of Richmond, widow of Jack Edwards Dickson, passed away Monday, March 2, 2009. Born in White Plains, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Harris W. Campbell. She is survived by three sons, Thomas C. Dickson, John S. Dickson and Roger W. Dickson; one daughter, Ellen C. Dickson; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harris W. Campbell Jr. and Robert Campbell. Mrs. Dickson graduated in 1946 from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Va., where she was a member of the Mortar Board. A lifelong horse lover, she was involved in equestrian sports at Mary Washington. She formerly attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond, where she taught Sunday School and worked with deaf children. She was a member of Christ Ascension Episcopal Church, where she served on the Altar Guild. Mrs. Dickson taught several years in Hanover and Henrico Public Schools. She was a longtime employee of Thalhimer's Westmoreland. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. Interment will be in Edwards Cemetery, Slayden, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Virginia Foodbank or the Red Cross. |
In Loving Memory Pierre Dispennette March 4, 1928 - September 22, 2008 HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONEY Have a wonderful day in heaven. We miss you and love you, Betty, Mike, Bob, Jan, John, Lisa, Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren, Charities |
DOWDY, Jane Ferri Haboush, of Richmond, widow of Norman Haboush and Wilbur Dowdy, departed this life Tuesday, March 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Diana Haboush Steinmann and Linda Lee Dowdy. She will be missed dearly by her surviving family members, two daughters, Rose Marie Haboush and Patricia Dowdy Grafton and husband, Chuck; six grandchildren, Lisa Steinmann George and husband, Mike, Renee Michelle Steinmann, Tina Steinmann Snow and husband, Shane, Brad Steinmann, Charlie Grafton and wife, Kari, and Jeffrey Grafton; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, John Ferri Jr., Jane McNeeley, Pat Ruffner, Brenda Bell, David Hornung; other loved relatives, sister-in-law, Fannie Ferri; son-in-law, Roy Steinmann. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., where services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. |
DRAKE, Richard W., 50, of Richmond, passed away suddenly on March 1, 2009. He is survived by the love of his life, Kli Kinzie; his mother, Elizabeth Warman Drake; sister, Elizabeth Drake Chatlin; brother, Robert W. Drake; and three nieces, Laurie Bateman, Kristina Allred and Janette Stefani. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue, where services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Interment will follow in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216. |
DUNEVANT, Myrtle C., went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, March 1, 2009. Born in Appomattox, Mrs. Dunevant was the daughter of Duke A. and Mamie B. Chidester, and one of 10 siblings. She was the widow of the late Vernard J. Dunevant. Mrs. Dunevant lived in Buckingham and later in Goochland County. She retired after 24 years of dedicated service to the Virginia Correctional Center for Women, in Goochland. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Goochland. She leaves to honor and cherish her memory a daughter, Betty Zumbro and Aubrey of Dillwyn; two sons, Fred Dunevant of Goochland and Cheston Dunevant of Blackstone. She is also survived by two grandsons, Dwayne and Michael and their families; as well as numerous other loved ones. Funeral services will be held on Friday, 2 p.m., at Enon Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn. |
DUNN, Pamela Sue, 36, of Tappahannock, died on Saturday, February 28, 2009. She is survived by her two sons, Nicholas Ryan Teague and Aaron Lane Teague; her parents, George Edward "Ebbie" Dunn Sr. and Gayle P. Dunn; two sisters, Robin Morse and her husband, David, and Amy Parker; one brother, Edward Dunn and his wife, Susan; maternal grandmother, Mary Bruce; nephew, Christopher Morse; and her canine nieces, Chloe, Gracie, Daisy and Roxie. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in the Marks-Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock. Interment Essex Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. |
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Friday, March 6, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Roanoke. Friends and family are welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: James Madison University Foundation, Harrisonburg, Va. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel & Crematory, 540-982-2100., Charities |
Vernon G. Eberwine III SUFFOLK - Vernon G. Eberwine III, 60, passed away March 3, 2009, in his home. He was a lifelong resident of Suffolk. Mr. Eberwine was the son of Vernon G. Eberwine Jr. and the late Alice Barcalow Eberwine. Vernon graduated from Tidewater Community College with an associate's degree in business administration and graduated from the School of Bank Management at the University of Virginia. He spent the majority of his career in the banking industry beginning at Citizens Trust Bank and ending as president of the Bank of Isle of Wight. Vernon was also involved in real estate sales and development. His most recent position was as general manager of First Ten Angstroms, a scientific instrument company based in Portsmouth. Vernon enjoyed boating, beach music and trap shooting with his daughter. He was a life member of the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation Inc. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sydney L. Eberwine. He is survived by his sons, Vernon G. Eberwine IV and Matthew W. Eberwine; his daughter, Katherine E. Eberwine; brothers, Charles W. Eberwine (Mary Anne) and David H. Eberwine (Sherl); brother-in-law, Julian T. Luck Jr. (Alice). Vernon had numerous cherished nieces and nephews as well as many wonderful friends who helped him during his illness. The family wishes to thank all of Vernon's "lady" doctors especially Dr. Antoinette Castanares and her staff for their care and concern. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, by the Rev. Michael J. Putnam and Pastor Brian K. Sixbey. Interment will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery in Suffolk. Condolences may be registered at, . In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you make donations to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, 800 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23504., Charities |
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will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009, at Felts Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Charities |
Ellerbe III, John Crawford - John Crawford Ellerbe, III Lt. Col. (Retired, USAF) John Ellerbe, 57, loving husband and father died February 28. Born in Joliet, Illinois, he was .... |
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March 1, 2009 - Mansfield, Ohio - Lyla Elswick, 75, of Mansfield, passed away early Sun. morning at Twin Oaks Nursing Home in Mansfield. She was born Oct. 22, 1933 to the late Walter and Hazel (Johnson) Powers. Lyla graduated from Cleveland High School in Virginia, where she played on the basketball team. She had previously worked for Landmark Farm Bureau, Mac Honda and retired as a bookkeeper with McCune Cycle World. Her strong and admirable personal traits as a very private and meticulous person served her well throughout her life. She enjoyed her work and keeping busy with various activities. Lyla was a member of McElroy Road Church of Christ. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, John and Pat Elswick of Mansfield, Ohio; three grandchildren, Jennifer Elswick (fiancé, Kevin Shrader) of Mansfield, Shawn Elswick (fiancée, Sarah Roth) of Columbus and Chris Elswick of Mansfield; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Allie Shrader of Mansfield; two brothers, Bob Powers of Lebanon, Va. and Marvin Powers of Cleveland, Va.; five sisters, Mary (O.D.) Amos, Jean Sutherland, all of Cleveland, Va., Trula (George) Woods of Bluff City, Tenn., Lora "Bea" (Tom) Sarver of Louisville, Ky., and Junell (Dan) Amyx of Kingsport, Tenn.; numerous nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Margie Powers of Indianapolis, Ind. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis "Ramie" Elswick, whom she married May 28, 1951; son, Curtis Lynn Elswick; brother, Johnny Powers; and her parents. Friends called from 6-8 p.m. Tues., March 3, 2009, at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St., Mansfield. Funeral services will be Wed., March 4, at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Frank Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Twin Oaks Care Center, 73 Madison Road, Mansfield, OH 44905, or Southern Care Hospice, 775 Lexington Avenue, Mansfield, OH 44907. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com. |
will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Brugger officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at the funeral home. The Epperly Family is in the care of Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to, Charities |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel with Pastor Bobby Webb officiating. Burial will follow in the Heath Banks Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Round Knob Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund 2164 Greenberry Road, Fancy Gap, Va. 24328. A guestbook is available online at, . Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family., Charities |
Mr. Woodrow Pershing Fisher, age 90, of Leesburg, Va., passed away Fri., Feb. 20, 2009 in a Leesburg, Va., hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Bluefield, W.Va., and was the son of Joseph Pierce and Laura Odell White Fisher. He had made his home in the Leesburg area for the past 40 years and was retired from the United States Postal Service. He was a member of the Leesburg Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran. Survivors are: his wife: Eva Belle Harrison Fisher; one son: Darrell Fisher and wife, Kathie of Leesburg, Va.; one sister: Lillian Nadine Harrison of Bluefield, Va.; one granddaughter: Alyssa Fisher. Graveside services for Woodrow Fisher were conducted Mon., Feb. 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Va., with the Rev. Jerry Casey officiating. Interment followed. Members of Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 conducted military graveside rites. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. |
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Robert Edward Forgie, 69, of Clifton Forge, Va., died on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., Charities |
In Loving Memory of Larry J. Jr. FOSTER 9/24/67 3/4/08, It's been a year since you've been gone. The year has been long and the nights have been cold without you being there for me to hold. I miss you more than words can say. Always remember the kids and I love you and we'll see you in Heaven one day!, Love,, Your Wife & Kids, Charities |
In Loving Memory of Larry Joe Jr. FOSTER Sept. 24, 1967 March 4, 2008, My only son, This is your 1st year in heaven. We love and miss you very much. Larry you will always be in our hearts. Every day I thank God for the time He let you be with us., Mom, Sisters and Children, Charities |
. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Charities |
is planned at this time. Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach office, is assisting the family., Charities |
GAY, JoAnne W., of Kernersville, N.C., formerly of Richmond and Charlottesville, Va., died Monday evening, March 2, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Marion H. and Raymond W. Wharton; and the widow of R. Alan Gay. She leaves two children, Joseph Alan Gay and his wife, Chris, of Kernersville, N.C. and Kimberley G. Coy and her husband, Jerry, of Fayetteville, N.C.; and four grandchildren, Meg, Ryan, Kaycie and Ben. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, N.C. 27262 or 675 Peter Jefferson Way, Suite 300, Charlottesville, Va. 22911. The family will have a private celebration of life. They ask that you do the same and raise your glass in honor of JoAnne. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com |
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. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, Va., Charities |
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. |
Mary Lee Phibbs Grinnell, 83, of Wytheville died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. Funeral service was held Monday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at the Galilee Christian Church with Mike Hall officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Laudie and Zelma Quesenberry Phibbs of Hillsville; husband, Henry "Jack" Grinnell; and a grandson, Kevin Jones. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara G. "Bobbie" Scheu of Wytheville and Key Largo, Fla.; a sister, Ester French of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a brother, Maynard Phibbs of Max Meadows; an endearing cousin, Nellie "Peggy" Smelser of Wytheville; three grandchildren and their spouses, Calvin Jones of Rural Retreat, Casey and Veronica Scheu of Key Largo, Fla., Ian and Melissa Scheu of Richmond; six great-grandchildren, Jackie, Calvin Jones Jr., Kasie Scheu, Katelynn Scheu, Dylan Scheu and Steven Scheu; great-great-grandchild, Jessie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Doris Daugherty, 865 N. 20th St., Wytheville, VA 24382. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
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Mar 4, 2009 The funeral for H. Lewis Compton, 80, of Martinsville, who died Feb. 27, 2009, was held Tuesday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville with Dr. David Adkins officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry Dalton, Husky Hall, Jeff Stegall, Dwight Stultz, Tommy Wells Jr. and Fred Barrow. |
Ellen Mabel Wright Hager, 74, of Bland, the Hollybook community, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. Funeral service was held Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m. at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home with the Revs. Danny Shortridge and Ted Anders officiating. Interment was in the Shiloh Cemetery at Hollybrook. She was born May 21, 1934, in Bluefield, W.Va., daughter of the late Charles Herbert and Hallie Lawrence Wright. She was a member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Wright; two brothers, Charles Russell Wright and Otis Wright; twin son and daughter, Barry Ray Hager and Sharon Kay Hager; and a grandson, Zachary Watson Burton. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Richard M. Hager; a daughter, Retta Burton, and friend, Howard Jones of Bland; two brothers, Homer Lee "Ding" Wright and William T. "Ted" Wright, both of Bland; three sisters, Kate Dillow and Agnes Strock, both of Bland, and her twin sister, Julia Hays of Ceres; and many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home in White Gate was in charge of the arrangements. |
I extend my profound gratitude and appreciation to the marvelous, extraordinary people who gave their skillful and compassionate care to my Mama, Martha Hale, the last four months and two days of her life. Her care needs were many, technical, and very intense. To the doctors and staffs of Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation Center, I shall be eternally grateful for all of your efforts, your sincere concern and dedication, and the love she felt from you. May all who are ill and who are the recipients of health care officials be so fortunate as to have persons of your competency, skills and compassion. To my "rock," my friend, Joan Morgan, there is no sufficient manner to express to you the appreciation I have for all the help you gave me in caring for Mama, helping me get her to her doctor, and all the visits you accompanied me on with her which made her so happy., To Mama's church family and our other friends, I say, 'Thank You," for the flowers you sent, donations to animal organizations, sincere messages in the cards, and your presence either at the funeral home or her burial to express your love of her and to comfort me. In whatever way you touched her life you also touched mine for SHE was my life., May God bless you all for your contributions., Dawn Hale, Daughter, Charities |
Emmajean Halfhill KITTY HAWK - Emmajean (Jean) Halfhill, nee Smith, died Feb. 26, after suffering 11 years with Alzheimer's disease. Survivors include her husband, C. Tom, at home in Kitty Hawk; three children, Thomas R. of Burlingame, Calif., Kay (Kevin) Minis of Kitty Hawk, and Mark (Sharon) of Chesapeake; four grandchildren, Maria, Michael and Amelia Minis of Kitty Hawk and Tyler Halfhill of Chesapeake. She also leaves a brother, Charles (Linda) Smith of Allentown, Pa., and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jean was born in Akron, Ohio, in 1930 and graduated from Central High School in 1948. She graduated from Kent State in 1951 and began teaching third grade at McEbright. After a few years as a stay-at-home mom, she resumed teaching at Seiberling and finished her career at Ritzman, all in Akron. She was often chosen to try new programs and demonstrated a classroom in the display windows of O'Neil's and Polsky's downtown department stores. Jean was active in the Akron Junior Women's Club and sang in the Annunciation Church choir. In 1968, the family moved to a small farm in Suffield, Ohio, where she raised and trained full-size and miniature horses. She was a 4-H adviser for 18 years and sang in the St. Joseph Church choir. After Jean and Tom retired, they moved to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Both became active in many volunteer groups in the Kitty Hawk area. Jean taught tap dancing at the Baum Senior Center and was co-director of the award-winning Wright Tappers. She sang in the Baum senior choir, Sweet Carolines Barbershop Choir and Holy Redeemer Church choir. She belonged to the women's club at Duck Woods Country Club and volunteered at Nags Head Woods Preserve. Those of us who knew and loved Jean know that she was a dedicated, caring person with everything she did. This year would be 55 years of a happy marriage. The memorial Mass will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Nags Head at noon March 28. Condolences may be mailed to C.T. Halfhill, 115 Sibbern Drive, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949., Charities |
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HARRIS, Chasteen V. "C.V.," 80, of Powhatan, died March 1, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Bauman Harris; son, Stephen Wayne Harris (Laura) of Australia; daughters, Katherine Short (David) of Richmond, Michele Wilson (Russell) of Powhatan; sister, Elois Saunders of Powhatan; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Harris was a skilled woodworker and craftsman, and was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rte. 60), Powhatan, and where funeral services will be held Friday 2 p.m. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Virginia. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009, at Cedar Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. Online condolences may be made at, Charities |
Delmar William "Bill" Heath, 67, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Maryland to the late Delmar Lee Heath and Mae Watson Heath and was preceded in death by an infant sister, Marjorie Mae Heath, and a brother-in-law, Robert Thomas. He was retired from the Southwestern State Hospital in Marion with 32 years of service. He was a very loving husband, father and papaw. He was a devoted caregiver to his mother during her illness and will be remembered as a kind, compassionate and giving neighbor to many people throughout Southwest Virginia. He was an avid fisherman, gardener and farmer. Survivors include loving wife of 46½ years, Carol R. Heath; two children, Tony Heath and fiancée, Ladonna Darnell, of Rocks Springs, Wyo., Kim Heath Shelton and husband, Billy, of Chilhowie; two brothers, Ronnie Heath and wife, Nina, of Glade Spring, Jack Heath and wife, Margaret, of Glade Spring; one sister, Clarice Thomas of Chilhowie; grandchildren, Chenoa Shelton and Cheyenne Darnell; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with Elder Larry Blevins officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in memory of Bill Heath to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. |
s providers of Sentara Hospice Caregivers. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities |
HESSLER, Robert Eugene Jr., 82, of Bon Air, died on March 2, 2009, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Louise Hessler. Survivors include his devoted wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Mary Hessler; six children, Robert E. Hessler III and wife, Fran, Thomas M. Hessler and wife, Terri, Elizabeth M. Gutridge and husband, Bob, Mary H. Moss and husband, Tommy, John S. Hessler and fianc‚e, Jenny, and Christopher J. Hessler and friend, Janet; one brother, Harold R. Hessler and wife, Kim; one brother-in-law, Robert Elliott; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Hessler retired from Virginia Carolina Laundry Supply Company after many years of service. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2009, at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 2700 Dolfield Drive. Interment private. |
Darryl Lee Hicks PORTSMOUTH - Darryl Lee Hicks, formerly of Suffolk, died Feb. 28, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Harris Funeral Home Chapel, Suffolk. |
William J. Hilbert Jr. NORFOLK - William J. Hilbert Jr., 72, passed away March 2, 2009, in his home. William is survived by his wife, Pamela R. Hilbert; a daughter, Carolyn Houston; five sons, William J. Hilbert III, Charles D. Hilbert, John M. Hilbert, George J. Hilbert and Joseph J. Hilbert; two sisters, Patricia Herms and Martha Driza; two brothers, George and James Hilbert; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. William was a loving husband and father. William served 20 years in the U.S. Navy, earning five Good Conduct awards and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He was very enthusiastic about his work and was commended about his cooperation, spirit and concern for welfare of those under his supervision. He retired as a first class petty officer. His commanding Capt. W.S. Thompson made note of his many sacrifices while serving in the U.S. Navy and will merit the privileges that now accrue to you. You can retire with certain knowledge that you have served the Navy and your Country with honor and distinction. He was also commended for providing support to Navy in remanufacturing the F-14. He served in the Fleet Reserve for 20 years and received honorable recognition from Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for civic league activities. He was All American Post Commander with Veterns of Foreign Wars. William was very dedicated to helping hospitalized veterans, giving them hope, his time and commitment. He was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous for eight years. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, with Mr. Hilbert Laidlaw officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the VFW Post 4809 Relief fund or the American Lung Association., Charities |
HILLIARD, Wilmer E., of Mechanicsville, died Sunday, March 1, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Delores; brother, C.P.; son, K.W. "Bubba"; daughter, Ginger and her husband, Elvin; seven grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, give to the American Lung Association or the charity of your choice. |
Calvin E. Hodges SUFFOLK - Calvin E. Hodges of the 400 block of North Saratoga St. died March 2, 2009. A funeral of triumph will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Antioch UCC Church. Harris Funeral Home is in charge. |
In Loving Memory of Elbert (Gene) HODGES March 4, 1935, Happy 74th Birthday, Also our anniversary is March 11. It would have been 55 years together. We love and miss you more each day., Carula and Family, 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. |
Nina T. Hughes PORTSMOUTH - Services for Nina Taylor Hughes will be held at 1 p.m. today in Meadowbrook Mausoleum Chapel. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Charities |
Ovella Ferguson Hughes, 83, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Lula Belle and John W. Ferguson. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Betty Hughes, and Ronnie and Jeannie Hughes; a sister, Audrey Altice; a brother, Paul Ferguson; several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; and special friend, Sonny Vest. Services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Brookhill Community Baptist Church. Pastor George Stevenson will officiate. Interment will follow in Bandy Cemetery, Roanoke County. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Avenue from 4 till 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Central Baptist Church with the Dr. Joseph A. Keaton officiating. The interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to, Charities |
s are planned. Twiford Funeral Home is in charge., Charities |
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Mar 4, 2009 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Jason Nicholas Williamson, 5, of Greensboro, died unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. He was a kindergarten student at Vandalia Elementary School. Surviving are his mother, Nicole Henderson; his father, Rodney Williamson; a brother, Rodney Williamson; sister, Michaela Williamson; grandparents, Larry Henderson, Linda Henderson, Jerri Lubke, Norman Lubke and Vicki Reeves; great-grandparents, Shirley Hodges of Collinsville, Va., and Neal Henderson; and a number of other relatives. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Center United Methodist Church in Greensboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Forbis and Dick Guilford Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
Robert A. Jewell, 86, of Lafayette, Va., passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, Roanoke Chapel, 540-366-0707., Charities |
Paul E. Johnson VIRGINIA BEACH - Paul Emerson Johnson, 84, passed away March 2, 2009, in Sentara Bayside Hospital. Paul was born April 27, 1924, in Paris, Ky., the son of Frank Johnson and Julia Crump Johnson and was married to Mary E. Johnson who preceded him in death. He was a veteran who proudly served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a master chief machinist's mate. After the Navy, Paul had a successful career in real estate and construction. He was also an avid golfer and a member of the Swindlers at Oceana. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Louis W. and Darla Johnson; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara A. and James A. Riviere; daughter, Lynnette J. Gawrys; grandchildren, Laurie A. Gurley, Jeremy Caleb Johnson, Karlyn L. Gawrys, all of Virginia Beach, Lewis B. Johnson of Lanexa, Va.; great-grandchildren, Ashley T. Themides, D. Conner Gurley and Kali R. Parham, all of Virginia Beach. He was predeceased by his brother, Harold S. Johnson and sister, Elsie M. Waugh. A funeral will be private with entombment in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. in Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Cape Henry Rotary Club, 3181 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. You may offer condolences at www.mem.com., Charities |
JONES, John Spreull, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 91, in his hometown of Richmond, Va., on Sunday, March 1, 2009. Born January 23, 1918 to Nellie Dietrick Jones and Edward Lee Jones, John spent his childhood in Petersburg and in the Forest Hill area of Richmond, playing along the James River with his dog, Duke. In his youth, he obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Richmond in 1940 as he was a member of the University Crew Team. Following graduation from the University of Richmond, he attended New York University, obtaining his MBA degree. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in England as a payroll officer. After returning from the War, he took classes at Richmond Professional Institute (RPI) and passed the Bar to practice Business Law. After working for several Richmond companies as an accountant, he took a job at the State Corporation Commission Bureau of Insurance in the late 1950s as an actuary until retirement as a Senior Actuary. John's favorite pastimes included reading, being at the beach, sailing, and enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, fishing, hunting, and gardening. John leaves behind his wife, Elizabeth Taliaferro-Jones; a granddaughter, Mary Adelle Chandler Jones, both of Charlottesville; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings, Edward Lee Jones Jr., Arthur Leake Jones and Charlotte Jones Ward. The family wishes to thank all individuals who cared for John these last few years, including the caring and dedicated staff of Sunrise Assisted Living (Dogwood Unit) and the Hospice staff of Odyssey. Friends and family are invited to gather from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., with a service of remembrance beginning at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions be made to local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America; the S.P.C.A., Alzheimer's Association; or charity of choice. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Vaughan-Guynn Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities |
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. |
Charles M. Kahler VIRGINIA BEACH - Charles M. "Chaz" Kahler, 74, died peacefully March 1, 2009, surrounded by family after a long, brave struggle from a stroke that occurred in April 2007. Charlie was born in Baltimore to George and Lillian Kahler. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jack. He is survived by his sister, Peggy (Slade) Phillips; former wife, Rosalie (Phil) Draper; and children, Mark (Mary), Kevin (Kelly), Kelli (Gary) Wadsten, and Clay (Ariane). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Landon, Shea and Nash Kahler (Mark and Mary), Kristen, Stephanie and Cole Wadsten (Kelli and Gary) and Josh Zurawski (Kevin and Kelly). Described by friends as the "World's Oldest Living Teenager," Charlie lived a life full of blessings that he was so grateful for. He would want to be remembered as a man who lived each day like it was his last and whose proudest accomplishment were his children. The self-described "Portsmouth Boy" shared both Frank Sinatra's "Ol' Blue Eyes" as well as the life theme of "I Did It My Way." Golf and shagging were among Charlie's passions in life. He was inducted into the Virginia Shaggers Hall of Fame in February 2008. Charlie will be missed by family, friends and all of his angels who cared for him at National Health Care in Garden City, S.C. All are comforted knowing that he is dancing with Jesus in the Kingdom of Heaven. A celebration of Charlie's life will be held in Portsmouth at Elizabeth Manor Golf and Country Club Friday, April 17, at 6 p.m. All friends are invited to attend and honor Charlie. Please sign Mr. Kahler's online guestbook at, Charities |
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will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore with the Rev. Jonathan Carpenter and the Rev. Joe McKnight officiating. Contributions in his memory may be made to Heritage Hall Activity Fund, P.O. Box 176, Nassawadox, VA 23413. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Charities |
Florence Poff (Boo Boo) King, 83, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Charities |
Davis Monroe Kirby, 92, of Bland died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. Funeral service was held Monday, March 2, at 11 a.m. at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Lorton officiating. Interment was in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery. He was born Oct. 6, 1916, in Ceres, son of the late Charlie and Lou Kirby. He served in the U.S. Navy, worked at Burlington Mills and retired from the Bland Correctional Center as Capt. Kirby in 1978. He was preceded in death by three brothers, John Kirby, Joe Kirby and Harve Kirby; four sisters, Kate Wolfe, Elvira Townley, Mollie Shrader and Irene Melvin; and his first wife, Mozelle Mitchell Kirby. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Thelma Hazel Breedlove Kirby; a son, Charles T. Kirby of Salem; a daughter, Elizabeth Joana Morgan of Wytheville; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home in White Gate was in charge of the arrangements. |
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KOREN, David Andrew, age 72, of Chester, departed this life on March 1, 2009. He was the son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Koren of Hopewell. He was retired from Firestone/Honeywell. Mr. Koren is survived by his wife, Lee Taylor Koren; his children, Andrea Englert and her husband, Paul, Merripaige Branchaud and her husband, Phillip, Elysia Edmondson and her husband, Richard, and David Koren Jr. and his wife, Robbie; his grandchildren, Abigail, Josie, Kyle, Andrew, William and Katrina; and his brother, William Koren and his wife, Jean. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Dale Custer officiating. Interment will be in the mausoleum at Sunset Memorial Park, with the Rev. Robert Armstrong officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 3886, Chester, Va. 23831. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com |
will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2009, at The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Sloss officiating. Interment will follow at the Linkous Family Cemetery, Blacksburg. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneral, . The family wishes to express a special thanks to the staff of Heritage Hall Health Nursing Center for their loving care and kindness shown. The Kytchen family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg., Charities |
will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin, Va., by the Rev. Roger Crump. Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, is handling the arrangements. The family would like to thank the staff for their loving care and suggests memorial contributions to the Chesapeake Retirement Home, 955 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601., Charities |
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Edgar James Layne, 79, of Lynch Station, Va., passed away Monday, March 2, 2009. Funeral noon on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, Va., Charities |
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 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., Charities |
LOWE, Fraulein Coleman, 90, of Milford, in Caroline County, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 2, 2009, at Mary Washington Hospital, in Fredericksburg, Va. Arrangements are being handled by C. W. Edwards Funeral Home, Inc., and are incomplete at this time. |
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. |
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s will be at 12 noon on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel. Minister Larry Atkin will officiate. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday in Alleghany Memorial Park near Covington. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Charities |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Woody and the Rev. Bobby Riley officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000., Charities |
James T. McLean CHESAPEAKE - James Thomas "Rabbit" McLean, 81, of the 5200 block of Libertyville Road, died March 1, 2009. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Metropolitan Funeral Service is in charge. |
Hallie Mayes Starnes McLean, of Christiansburg, formerly of Virginia Beach, Va., passed away on Monday, March 2, 2009. She was born in Holly Springs, Miss. on November 29, 1923. She was retired from the Virginia Beach City Public School System where she taught for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Thomas Russell McLean and her brother, Charles Mayes Starnes. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Jim Earp; as well as her beloved grandchildren, Rachel and Andrew Earp, all of Christiansburg. Also surviving are her brother, George Starnes; nephew, Robert Starnes; and niece, Regina Starnes, all of Memphis, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Yvonne Starnes, of Alpharetta, Ga.; niece and nephew, Phyllis and Doug Holt, of Cumming, Ga.; nephew, John Starnes, of Sedona, Ariz.; niece, Cathy Starnes, of Annapolis, Md.; as well as great-nieces and great-nephews. She will also be greatly missed by her devoted dog, Molly. The Burial Office will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Christiansburg on Friday, March 6, 2009, at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Phyllis Spiegel officiating. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Burial will be held on Monday, March 9, 2009, at 9 a.m. in the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 103 East Main St., Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or the Humane Society of Montgomery County, P.O. Box 287, Blacksburg, Va. 24063. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Charities |
MILBY, Jean Butler, 82, of Richmond, passed away March 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ret. Major General Willard Phaup Milby Jr. and her sister, Phyllis Vaughan. She is survived by her son, Dr. Willard P. Milby III, his wife, Justine, and their children, Will, Meg, Allison, and Ashley; her daughter, Katherine M. White, her husband, Ray, and their children, Katie and Christopher. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Joseph B. Vaughan; nephew, Joey Vaughan and his family. The family would like to thank the nurses of the MSICU at Chippenham Medical Center for their loving care and support. Jean retired after 23 years as the OR Posting Coordinator at Chippenham Medical Center. She is a member of Bon Air Baptist Church, the Reserve Officers Association, and the Republican Women's Club. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 5, 2009, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd, Midlothian. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, March 6, 2009, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Road Richmond, Va. 23235-3419 or the Children's Hospital, 2924 Brook Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220-1298. |
MINOR, Laionease, Funeral services have been rescheduled to Thursday, March 5, at 1 p.m. at Triumphant Baptist Church, 1801 Mansion Avenue in Richmond. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving her family. |
Gloria Lee Moore CHESAPEAKE - Gloria Lee Moore of the 1100 block of Harbour Place died Feb. 28, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Community Funeral Home, Norfolk. |
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PADGETT, Howard Broughton Sr., 83, of Richmond, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the Emeritus at Deep Run Assisted Living. Born July 5, 1925, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Phipps Padgett; parents, S.F. Padgett Jr. and Edna Yowell Padgett; and a brother, S.F. Padgett III. He is survived by his daughters, Carol P. Calder and husband, Rick, and Peggy E. Valenti and husband, Lou; son, Howard "Bo" B. Padgett Jr. and wife, Gwen; grand-children, Josh and Jordan Padgett and Gina Valenti; and a brother, Carey Padgett. Mr. Padgett served as a WWII combat medic in Patton's 3rd Army, 76 Infantry Division. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 6, with interment to follow in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Goochland Baptist Church Building Fund. |
In Sweet Remembrance of Sandra L. Henegar PARCELL 3/4/1963 8/20/2006, Remembering our Sandy, on her birthday, All our love always,, Moma's baby & Daddy's Girl, Debra & James, Sister & Brothers, Charities |
s will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk with full military honors., 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 |
will be held 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington, Va., Charities |
Pender, Frank J. - Frank J. Pender Frank J. Pender, 68, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Sunday, March 1, 2009, after .... |
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PLEASANTS, Leslie Lewis Sr. "Skee," of Goochland, passed away on March 2, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Carter Pleasants; four children, L.L. "Skeebo" Pleasants, Gwen J. Ryan, Robert "Dukie" Pleasants and Sandra Mae Pleasants; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Margaret Lawson; and one brother, Alton Pleasants. Remains rest at Norman Funeral Home, Goochland, Va., where family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. Funeral services will be held at Smyrna Baptist Church on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 2 p.m. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Smyrna Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. |
will be held Thursday, March 5, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Mallow Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gary Marshall officiating. The interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. The family will receive their friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Arritt Funeral Home and at other times at the Powell home at 1030 Hattie Street. The family suggests that memorial donations in Mrs. Powel's name may be made to the Mallow Presbyterian Youth Group, 2004 Mallow Road, Covington, Va. 24422. The online guest book is available at, Charities |
Thomas S.W. Preston SUFFOLK - Thomas S.W. Preston went to be with the Lord March 3, 2009, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Los Angeles to Felicia Fay and Shirley Webb Preston July 17, 1934, and was a direct descendant of the Mayflower's John Alden. He graduated from Brown Military Academy and the prestigious U.S. Air Force Academy Class 55P and later earned a B.A. in airport transport and management from Kennedy Western University. His career began as an Air Force fixed-wing and helicopter pilot and in Japan he taught English as a second language in his spare time. He later owned a small flight school at Stead AFB in Nevada which trained missionary pilots and was a host for International Student Exchange there and in Texas. After a 27-year career with American Airlines, Tom retired and lived primarily in Virginia. From 1997 to 2005, he and his wife, Jody, enjoyed their equestrian bed and breakfast, Foxhill Ordinary, in Fairfield. Tom was active with University Family Fellowship in Reno, Nev., a member of Kingston Parish Episcopal Church in Mathews, Tabernacle Presbyterian Church in Fisherville and Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church in Suffolk. His spirit was generous and his love for God, family and country steadfast. Tom is survived by his devoted wife, Jody Preston; their children, Lisa Preston and her husband Mike Glock, Michelle and her husband Greg La Londe, Thomas Preston II, Shawn Bulifant, Kevin Bulifant and his wife Sonia, Mark Bulifant and his wife Dina; 12 grandchildren, Chelsea Cook of New York City, Eric, Nick, Jake, and Buck LaLonde of Rainbow Valley, Calif., Emily Bulifant of Virginia Beach, Christian, Celeste, Noah, Marina, Zachary and Valerie Bulifant of Fort Eustis, Va.; cousins, Richard and Louise Wilson of San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Friends and loved ones will be received in Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, today from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A funeral will be conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. by the Rev. Ruffin Alphin in Westminster Presbyterian Church with burial in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk with a reception at the church after the committal. In lieu of flowers, Tom wished that the Westminster Missions Fund be remembered. Condolences may be registered at, Charities |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bill Crawford officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Charities |
Howard Eldridge Reeves Sr., 59, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Charities |
RIGSBY, Kathleen B. "Kathi", 63, of Richmond, passed peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Frank Rigsby; two sons, Matt Rigsby and his wife, Angie, and Michael Rigsby; and one grandson, Tyler Rigsby. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at noon Thursday, March 5, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. The family would like to thank Hospice of Central Virginia for the compassionate care provided to them. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. |
2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Felts Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Charities |
ROBINSON, Julian Carter Sr., age 85, of Chester, formerly of Emporia, a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, passed away March 2, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Eloise Worsham Robinson; sons, Julian Carter Robinson Jr. and Jay Scott Robinson Sr. and wife, Diana Newcomb Robinson; grandchildren, Jay Scott Robinson Jr. and McKenzie Nicole Robinson; brother, Jack Calvin Robinson and his wife, Nell, of Emporia; sisters, Wilma Doherty and Mable Gammon, both of Richmond; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Robinson retired as office manager of Benjamin Moore Paint Co. in Colonial Heights after 41 years of service. He enjoyed spending weekends on the Rappahannock River in Jamaica, Va. He was a kind and gentle man and will be missed dearly by his family and friends. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held 12 noon Friday. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. |
ROWELL, Garland Ray, 66, of Chesterfield, passed away February 27, 2009. Services have been rescheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. Interment will follow at Dale Memorial Park. |
Ruth E. Ellis |
Mar 4, 2009 The funeral for Ruth Elizabeth Ellis, 57, of 340 Clyde Prillaman St., Fieldale, who died March 1, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the South Chapel at Bassett Funeral Service. Burial will be on Saturday for family only. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for a half-hour before the service Friday and other times at the home on Clyde Prillaman Street. She was born in Henry County on May 26, 1951, to Garland Ellis and Nellie Dillard Ellis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Dexter Ellis. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Surviving are six daughters, Aretha Ellis of Martinsville, Nicole Ellis of Saint Anne, Ill., Vicki Ellis of Roanoke, Mary Perry of Martinsville, Angela Welch of Rocky Mount and Brenda Perry of Martinsville; two sons, James Perry of Fieldale and Garland Perry of Rocky Mount; four sisters, Betty Jean Carr of Florida, Leola Ellis and Sharon Ellis, both of Fieldale, and Sherry Harmon of Bassett; five brothers, James Ellis of Martinsville, Fretas Ellis of Saint Anne, Robert Ellis of New Jersey, Greg Ellis of Arizona and Larry Ellis of Bassett; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. |
SALE, Jack B. Sr., 69, of Amelia, passed away March 2, 2009. Funeral notice later. Bliley's-Central in charge of arrangements. |
SCRUGGS, Barry Eugene, of Richmond, entered into eternal life on February 28, 2009. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the |
2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Fairystone Baptist Church. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Service, Stuart, Va., Charities |
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SHELTON, Antonio M. Funeral services have been rescheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Rising Sun Baptist Church, 6829 Fredericks Hall Rd., Mineral, Va. www.wilsonafs.com |
SHOCKLEY, H. William, passed away at home on March 1, 2009 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Bill was born in Charlottesville, Va., on July 16, 1930 to the late Henry Wood Shockley and Sybil Copps Shockley; and was the stepson of the late Lillie Mae Shockley. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Wood Shockley and Richard Lee Shockley. Bill joined the DuPont Company in 1955 and worked there for 37 years, except for serving in the U.S. Navy for 3 years. He retired from DuPont in 1992 to the Landings in Savannah, Ga., where he was an active member of the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, and did volunteer work for several organizations at the Landings. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kay Trusell Shockley; a son, Scott Shockley and wife, Kelly, of Columbia, S.C.; two daughters, Suzanne Shockley of Richmond, Va., Lisa Shockley and husband, Woodrow Reeves, of Kingsport, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Sean Reeves, Kyle Reeves, Perri Shockley and Braden Shockley; sister, Sybil Curtin; special brother-in-law, E. Allan Britton; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6, at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jim Giddens officiating. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, Ga. 31411, or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, Ga. 31416. |
SMITH, Paul Lamont, 73, of Richmond, departed this life on March 1, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Colleen Smith. He is survived by his children, Brad Smith, Dana Snow, Susan Hough and Angela Smith; six grandchildren, Chelsea and Caitlyn Smith, Winfield and Eric Allen and Samantha and Brody Hough; two sisters, Betty Meeks and Virginia Furnas. He will be greatly missed. A gathering will be held at Darby House Apartments, Richmond, VA at 2 p.m. on March 7th. |
s 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Collins-McKee-Stone, Martinsville Chapel., Charities |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington, Va., Charities |
and Friday during the day at the home of Michael and Natalie Steiner at Freemason Harbor in Norfolk., Charities |
Stewart, Deborah Johnson - Deborah Johnson Stewart Deborah Johnson Stewart 39 of Manassas VA passed away March 1, 2009 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Deborah was a member of .... |
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Mary L. Stokes NORFOLK - Mary L. Stokes, 56, died Feb. 27, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at noon in Hale Funeral Home., Charities |
Betty Y. Sumpter, 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Monday, March 2, 2009. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707., Charities |
Julia D. Swift NORFOLK - Julia Delk Swift of the 600 block of Goff St. died March 2, 2009. A funeral will be Saturday at noon in the United House of Prayer. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge. |
SWINSON, Evans Charles, known to many as "Poo," departed this life on February 26, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Bloomfield Swinson; daughters, Iris Fairley and Shantea Swinson; stepdaughter, Tawann Scott (Shawn) of Charlotte, N.C.; sons, Evans Swinson, Anthony Fairly and Shon Bloomfield; mother, Anna Washington; stepfather, Joseph Washington; sister, Carol Higgs; brother, Joseph Swinson (Eunice); half-sisters, Mildred Edmonds, Carolyn Adams, Brenda Berry and Yvonne Randolph; half-brother, Charles Claxton; mother-in-law, Otelia Wynn (Robert); sisters-in-law, Jane Wynn (David), Cynthia Bloomfield; brothers-in-law, James Bloomfield Jr. and Carlton Bloomfield Sr.; aunt, Julie Keel; Godchildren, Ray Robertson (Dana), Stacia Johnson (Eric) and Carlton Bloomfield Jr.; 11 grandchildren and a host of loving and devoted aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; and a legacy of friends that include John Vaughn, Marilyn Jones, the Wingos, the Richardsons and the Grays. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 5 at 12 noon. Rev. Knight officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
at her home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the Fincastle Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 144, Fincastle, Va. 24090 for the refurbishment of the Fellowship Hall, or to a charity of your choice in her memory. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, Bonsack, 540-977-3909., Charities |
Thomas J. Craig |
Mar 4, 2009 The funeral for Thomas J. Craig, 92, of Collinsville, who died Feb. 27, 2009, was held Tuesday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett with the Rev. J.D. Harmon officiating. Burial was in the Blackberry Baptist Church cemetery with military honors by the Veterans Memorial Honor Guard of Martinsville and Henry County. The flag presentation was made by military personnel. Pallbearers were Fred Blackwell, Tim Horn, Carlton Young, Albert Joyce and Billy Stone. |
In Loving Memory Nathaniel Tillman Jr. January 11, 1948 - March 4, 2005 You are always in our thoughts and we are missing you very much. The Tillman Family, Charities |
Sally Ann Markham Tinsley, 57, of Lynchburg, died Monday, March 2, 2009. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424., Charities |
Sandra C. Torreyson FREDERICK, Md. - Sandra Catherine Torreyson, 61, passed away March 1, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Louis E. Torreyson Jr. Born Feb. 8, 1948, in Crosby, N.D., she was the daughter of the late Carl and Catherine Osvold. She worked in the ICU as an LPN at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She previously worked at St. Joseph's Hospital in North Dakota, Riverside Hospital in New Port News, Va., and in the dialysis and renal unit at Bon Secours Hospital in Baltimore. She loved jewelry, stones, cooking and her dog, Tundra. Most importantly, she loved and cherished her grand babies. She was also a member of the Moose Lodge in Frederick. In addition to her loving husband Louis, she is survived by five children, Dawn Baxter, Tonya Sisk and husband Nick, Lanae Tanner and fianc� Ron, Jesse Torreyson and fianc�e Crystal and Louis Torreyson III; her grand babies, Brandi, Katie, Ryan, Michael, David, Jacob, Logan, Ethan and Austin; three brothers, Fred Osvold, Joseph "Skeeter" Osvold and Harris Osvold. She will also be remembered by her numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Kevin Allen; brothers, Greg, Frank, Donny, Charles and Jim; and her sisters, Mary and Geraldine. The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be held at the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Timothy Zittle officiating. Interment will be in Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery Monday, March 9, at noon. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at, Charities |
11 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2009, at Bible Church of Rockbridge. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Charities |
3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Mt. Olivet Community Church. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Charities |
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Mr. Ellis Waldren, 88, of Covington, Va., passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100., Charities |
WALLER, Edward J., of Beaverdam, Va., departed this life February 25, 2009. He is survived by nine children, Wendy Terry, Bernice, Sandra, Carnell, Michael, Wallace, James, Edward Waller Jr. and Alvin Johnson; one sister, Arlena Ross; one brother, Nathaniel Waller; two uncles, David Waller, Temple Waller; one aunt, Alice Mason; 19 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy. Ashland Va. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 5, 2009 2 p.m. at Union Baptist Church Beaverdam, Va. Interment church cemetery. |
s have been rescheduled from Monday to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Mechanicsville Baptist Church., Charities |
WASHINGTON, Margaret, of Glen Allen, Va., departed this life on March 3, 2009. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, Ashland, Va. |
s. He was always known for his jovial personality and will truly be missed. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sandra; two sons, Howard Jr. and his wife Kristi and Bryan; a sister, Sheila W. Johnson; three brothers, Roger, Dalvane and Tracy Washington; four grandchildren, Keontae Davis, Darien Gainer, Brinaisa Anderson and Diamond Boyd; three brothers-in-laws, five sisters-in-law; two special nieces; and a host of other relatives and friends whose lives he had touched throughout his life. A funeral will be held at noon Friday in Fitchett Funeral Home Chapel, Chesapeake. Condolences can be offered to the family at, Charities |
WATKO, Florence Barksdale, entered peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Survivors include loving husband, Albin Watko; daughter, Kay Childress (Donnie); sons, Al Marks Jr. (Nan), Bob Taylor (Donna), Joe Taylor (Diane); grandchildren, Payne, Emily, Aaron, Michael, Katie, Angie, Buck, Kimby, Thomas and Chad; great-grandchildren, Elly, William, Virginia, Todd, Travis, Maddaux, Zachary and Cameron; sister, Alice Gunn; and brother, Marion Barksdale. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (today) at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday in Dale Memorial Park. |
WAYMACK, Ann Fore, of Midlothian, died on March 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys J. Fore and Walter T. Fore; and her brother, Thomas H. Fore. Mrs. Waymack is survived by John H. Waymack, her husband of 61 years. Also surviving are her two sons, J. Paul Waymack, M.D. of Washington, D.C., his wife, Barbara and two grandsons, John Henry and Stuart; and Mark H. Waymack, Ph.D. of Evanston, Illinois, his wife, Pamela, and two granddaughters, Anna and Kathryn. Also surviving is a nephew, Thomas H. Fore Jr., D.V.M., his wife, Jeanne, and their daughter, Jacqueline. Mrs. Waymack spent her adult life making a home for her family. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at The Brandermill Church, 4500 Millridge Parkway. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution be made to The Brandermill Church. |
will be held 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at the First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Earl Robertson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Church of the Nazarene, 728 Highland Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. 24013. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel & Crematory, 540-362-1237., Charities |
, which included serving in Ethiopia, he earned an electrical engineering degree from Johns Hopkins University and worked for many years as a private engineering consultant. Bob was married 32 years to his beloved wife, Judy Tyssowski Wheatley; and raised two children of his own, William Robert Wheatley, age 29, and Joann Marie Wheatley, age 27. In addition he raised two of his sister's children, Honey Elizabeth Wirth, age 23, and Gustav Henry ("Max") Wirth, age 19. Bob and Judy resided in Roanoke, Va., since 2006 and previously lived in Eldersburg, Md., for 20 years. He was an avid fisherman, boater and spent much time at Smith Mountain Lake, where he owned a building lot and planned to build a lakefront home. His interests also included politics, current events, and forensic TV shows. Bob is also survived by his four sisters, Mary Julian, of Chapel Hill, Ann Wamack, of Little Rock, Lois Redmond, of Mountain City, Tenn., and Susan Wheatley, of Atlanta. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at Viera's Restaurant, 2050 Moorewood Road in Hardy, Va., on Saturday, March 7, 2009, from 2 to 5 p.m. Pastor Michael DuVal will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials are made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (, Charities |
Gail C. White PORTSMOUTH - Gail Chambers White, 54, of the 500 block Spectator St., died Feb. 27, 2009. A funeral will be Thursday at noon in New First Baptist Church. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is in charge. |
. The internment will be in Fair View Cemetery. The family extends its most sincere gratitude to the medical practitioners and staff at the VA Medical Center of Salem and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to, Charities |
will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Charities |
Carol Yvonne Willis, 61, of Salem, Va., a loving wife, proud and devoted mother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2009. With a keen sense of humor and a zeal for volunteerism, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Born November 29, 1947, in Martinsville, Va., she is the daughter of Lucy Watkins Koger and the late Maynard Jasper Koger of Martinsville., She is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, Jerry Wayne Willis; two beloved sons, Chad Kevin Willis, 35, of Davidson, N.C., and Trevor Alan Willis, 33, and his wife, Alicia Hayth Willis, of Roanoke, Va.; one brother, Dale Koger and his wife, Mary, of Ashburn, Va.; mother-in-law and fatherin-law, Frances and Dennis Willis, of Martinsville; sister-in-law, Linda Willis Gardiner and husband, Dan, of Radford, Va.; nieces, Jessica Harrison, of Radford, and Alexandra Koger, of Ashburn; nephews, Kyle Koger, of Ashburn, and Jon Harrison, of Radford; and many aunts, uncles and cousins of whom she was very fond., Von was a former member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church and Fort Lewis Christian Church, and most recently a member at Belmont Christian Church. She served as a Deaconess and was very active in the Christian Women's Fellowship at both Fort Lewis and Belmont Christian Churches. Von was recognized for having made significant contributions to local area youth organizations where she served as a member of the Glenvar Sports Foundation, member of the Virginia Recreation and Parks Society, Virginia District 12 Little League Board, Charter Member and Chairman of the Roanoke County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, President of the Glenvar Youth Boosters, and President of the Catawba Little League., A long time member of the VA Tech Hokie Club, her favorite past time was Hokie football, including delicious tailgating parties prior to all home games and several road games., She graduated with honors in secretarial science from National College of Business and Technology, formerly National Business College. She began her business career as Assistant to the Dean of Arts & Sciences at VA Tech, followed by Office Manager/ Administrative Manager/ Payroll positions with Winstead's Inc., Woods Service Experts, Multimedia Creations, Inc., and Oak Hall Cap and Gown., s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, by the Reverends Bill Murdock and Kerensa Waid at Lotz Salem Chapel followed by interment at Pleasant Grove Christian Church in Martinsville, Va., at approximately 2 p.m., The family extends its most sincere gratitude to the medical practitioners and staff at Lewis Gale Hospital and Clinic., Charities |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, in Christ Episcopal Church, Blacksburg. Interment will be in the Wills family square in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Va., at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church of Blacksburg or the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Charities |
Stanley L. Wise SMITHFIELD - Stanley Leroy "Jack" Wise, 68, died March 1, 2009. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Little Zion Baptist Church, Smithfield. Shivers Funeral Chapel is in charge. |
Louis Joseph Wisniewski, 93, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009. A Memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Jim Thomas officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Amherst, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to Heifer International,, or , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Charities |
. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to either the or to the American Macular Degeneration Association., Charities |
will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Blacksburg Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Carilion Hospice, 707 Randolph St., Suite 251, Radford, Va. 24141. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., 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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