Fannie C. Acord, age 84 of North Tazewell, Va., died Fri., June 26, 2009, at Tazewell Community Hospital. Born April 25, 1925 at Tazewell, Va., she was a daughter of the late Jesse and Nannie Elizabeth Sheets Asbury. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Acord; one son, Michael Lee Acord; one grandson, Billy Acord; two sisters; and nine brothers. Survivors include one son, Wayne Acord and his wife, Ernestine "Pete" Acord, of Burkes Garden, Va.; one granddaughter, Kim Childress and husband, Greg, of Burkes Garden, Va.; three great grandchildren, Makala Childress, Clay Childress, and Olivia Acord Young; one sister, Marie Lamantia of Pennsylvania; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 11:00 Mon., June 29, 2009 at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, Va., with the Rev. Kenneth Gillespie officiating. Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell, Va., served the Acord family. |
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George Roy Aker, 78, of Wytheville, the Piney community, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Funeral service will be held Sunday, June 28, at 2:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Revs. Norman Wilhoit and Joe Carrico officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. He was born June 7, 1931, in Wythe County, son of the late John Daniel Fredrick and Lessie Fisher Aker. He attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and was a Wythe County dairy farmer. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John D. Aker Jr. and Andy Aker; two sisters, Iris Via and Ina Cox; and a grandson, Joseph Aker. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Aker of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Cleve and Angela Aker of Wytheville; a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl Lynn and Roger Farris of Wytheville; four grandchildren and spouses, Christy and Darby Smith, Jessica and Jason Perdue, Evan Aker and Erika Aker; two sisters, Mona Cross of Baltimore, Md., and Eunice Jakubowski of Virginia Beach; a brother, Herbert Alexander Aker of Baltimore, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. The body will be taken to the church where the family will receive friends Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. (service time). Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of the arrangements. |
Clarence Alfred Anderson II, 87, of Martinsville, Va., died on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Curtis L. Baker Sr., 83, of Martinsville, Va., died on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Julia Anne Scott Barnes, 59, of 4012 Robert E. Lee Drive, Hopewell, departed this life on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at the Montgomery County Casey House in Rockville, Md. She was born on Oct. 20, 1949, to the late Lesfield and Retha Mozell Scott in Rocky Mount, N.C. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Theresa Scott. She was a resident of Hopewell, until a sudden illness forced her to relocate to Maryland temporarily. She joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in 1989 where she was faithful member until her health declined. She was a federal employee for over 29 years of federal service and a current employee of the Defense Commissary Agency (DECA) at Fort Lee. She leaves to cherish in her memories two children, Robert Gene Barnes Jr. of Blacksburg and Robin Teresa Barnes of Gaithersburg, Md.; aunts, Lillie Mae Mozell and Mattie Lee Mozell of Rocky Mount, N.C.; friend and ex-husband, Robert Gene Barnes Sr. of Stone Mountain, Ga.; two godchildren, Valerie Johnson and Imani Hardy of Prince George; a host of extended family, and loving friends. A loving mother, godmother, friend and confidant, her presence will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know her. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 3, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Prince George, with the Rev. F. Lamont Gooding, pastor, officiating. The interment will follow in the church cemetery, and the family will receive friends at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church immediately following the interment. The family will also receive friends at the chapel of the Turner-Bland Funeral Home from 6 to 7:30 Thursday evening. Funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, the Rev. W. Nelson Bland Jr., funeral director, www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
s 11 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009, at the Birchlawn Cemetery, Pearisburg. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Beverly R. BECKNER 6/23/1944 7/2/2006, Mom, it is hard to believe it has been three years since you left us. I think about and miss you every day!, I love you!, Rinky, Make a memorial contribution |
Funeral services for Mr. Cameron Benison Jr. will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2009, at Third Baptist Church, 550 Farmer St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Leroy Cherry, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at the Harvell Family Cemetery, Jarratt, Va. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 1:30 p.m. at the church the day of the services. The family will assemble 1 p.m. at the residence the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-6614. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Benison online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Abbagayle Grace (Abby) Blankenship, infant daughter of Danna Blankenship and Brandon Link, of Buchanan, Va., passed away on Monday, June 29, 2009. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
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Deacon William Thomas Bonner, "Bill," 92, of Turkey Egg Road, Dinwiddie, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at the Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, (804) 478-4411. |
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Jul 2, 2009 The funeral for Bonnie Williams Carter, 56, of 210 Willhaven Lane, Axton, who died Sunday, June 28, 2009, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Galilean House of Worship with Bishop John A. Campbell Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Abbey at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the church for a half-hour before the service Sunday and other times at the home of Joyce Martin, 111 Hammond Drive, Axton. She was born in Pittsylvania County on June 24, 1953, to Charles Williams Sr. and Mabel Carter Williams. Her parents preceded her in death. She was the wife of the William Carter Sr. and mother of William Carter Jr., also deceased. She was an adult day care provider in a private home for two years. She was a member of Bethel United Way of the Cross Church, where she was a member of the choir and was choir director, and was a member of the kitchen, Missionary, education and custodial committees. Surviving are a son, Timothy E. Carter of the home; four sisters, Tiny Fulton and Judy Wilson, both of Martinsville, Joyce Martin of Axton and Dottie Hairston of Cascade; four brothers, Charles Williams Jr. of Danville, Matthew Williams and Udell Williams, both of Axton, and David Williams of Cascade; and one grandchild. Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. |
Jay Arthur Bryson KILL DEVIL HILLS - Jay Arthur Bryson, 67, died June 30, 2009. A memorial Mass will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Holy Redeemer by the Sea Catholic Church. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, is in charge. |
with full military honors will be conducted Monday, July 6, at 1:15 p.m. at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, by the Rev. Alphonso H. Campsen Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the or the . Online condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Carter, William E. "Shorty" - William E. "Shorty" Carter In Memory of a Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother, and Friend. Always in our hearts and minds. You will .... |
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Gladys S. Carter CHESAPEAKE - Gladys S. Carter, 87, of the 400 block of Seahorse Run, died June 30, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in Church of the Messiah, 816 Kempsville Road. Burial will be held in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held today from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Graves Funeral Home 1631 Church St., Norfolk., Make a memorial contribution |
Clarence A. Anderson, II |
Jul 2, 2009 Clarence Alfred "Tim" Anderson II, 87, of 724 Beechnut Lane, Martinsville, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born on Oct. 14, 1921, in Randolf, N.Y. He was an accountant, philosophy professor, business manager, registered nurse, auto mechanic, scuba-diver instructor and airplane pilot, among other things. After graduating from high school and a couple of years at the University of Michigan, Anderson enlisted in the Army Corps during World War II and became a navigator. He attained the rank of first lieutenant and earned an Air Medal with one silver and four bronze oak leaf clusters. He then studied at St. John's College in Annapolis, Md. After graduating from there in 1949, he went to the University of Virginia, where he received a master's degree in philosophy in 1951. Anderson took an accounting position with a Charlottesville firm and later the University of Virginia. He then worked as dean of financial and administrative affairs from 1971-1975 at Patrick Henry Community College, then a branch of U.Va., and taught philosophy there. He later obtained a nursing degree from PHCC and worked at Memorial Hospital in various departments from 1978-1982. He also completed an auto mechanics course. He had formal instruction in hang gliding in Nags Head, N.C., and had taught boxing, scuba diving and swimming. At age 69, he learned to fly an airplane and flew until 2002 at age 81, logging 643 hours of flight time. Funeral arrangements were incomplete. Norris Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. |
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s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, from the Cundiff Family Cemetery at the home with Mr. James G. Dye Jr. officiating. Special thanks to Gracie Peters, Eloise Bowman, Carol Frances, Patty Kone, Brenda King, and Good Samaritan Hospice, for their loving care and concern. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Office of Development, 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Miami, Fla. 33136-1494. Her family will be receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Curtis L. Baker, Sr. |
Jul 2, 2009 Curtis L. Baker Sr., 83, of 425 Tanglewood Drive, Martinsville, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
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Ella Maie Dana, 93, of Salem, Va., went to be with her Lord on Monday, June 29, 2009. Mrs. Dana was a long-time member of Melrose Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Mary Austin Hundley, of Ironto, Va. The widow of Samuel M. Dana, Ella was preceded in death by her brothers, James, Clarence, Grover, Ira, and Bubby Hundley; and special brother-in-law, Bill Kinsey. Mrs. Dana, a retired nanny, traveled many places while caring for "her children., " From a spokesperson of Snyder Nursing Home:, Many tears were shed for the loss of our friend. Mrs. Dana truly made Snyder Nursing Home her home for the last 4 years. She was a friend to all residents and staff. She took pride in being involved in all the activity programs, specifically the craft projects such as the annual ginger bread house and Salem Fair exhibits. She cared for the facility flowers and plants, choosing what should be planted. These were many things she so enjoyed doing and for which was appreciated by all. She will truly be missed. She was a great part of Snyder.", Ella is survived by her sister, Mrs. Bunny Kinsey; her sister-in-law, Mrs. Eunice Hundley; and her niece, Marie Webley and husband, Buster. She also leaves behind her adoptive family, Mary Fitzgerald and her husband, Sands Woody, Kyle Fitzgerald and their children, Kyle and Katie Fitzgerald; as well as Ashley Logan, with husband, Willis. She is also survived by her special friend, Annie Robertson, of Colorado., We will miss her gentle ways and ever-smiling face, but are content in knowing she is now tending to the gardens in heaven., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Snyder Nursing Home, The Memorial Flower Garden, 11 N. Broad Street, Salem, Va. 24153., s will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Larry Sprouse officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Darlene K. Martin |
Jul 2, 2009 Darlene Irma King Martin, 49, of Stuart, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born in Danbury, N.C. on March 13, 1960. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard King Sr.; and a brother, Ray Allen King. She attended Patrick Henry Community College for nursing and had worked at Stuart Flooring and at Ten Oaks. She was a member of First Christian Church, where she was treasurer, an usher and video camera operator. Surviving are her husband, Terry E. Martin of the home; a daughter, India Aretha Martin of the home; her mother, Mary Pauline Pilson King of Stuart; four brothers, Richard King Jr. of Stuart, Larry G. King of Martinsville, and Benny L. King and Lawrence S. King, both of Stuart; and two sisters, Barbara Houchins of Stuart and Shirley K. Hodge of Martinsville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Roger Hagwood officiating. Burial will be in West Liberty Church Cemetery. The wake will be for one hour before the service at the funeral home. |
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Linda Lou Ellen Deel, age 61 of Richlands, Va., passed away Thurs., June 25, 2009 at her home. Born Feb. 21, 1948 in Tazewell County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Doyle Robert and Helen Lucille Coe Shamblin. She was a member of Casey-Shortt VFW Post 9640 Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and David. She is survived by one son, Robert James (Robby) Deel of Ocala, Fla.; one sister, Becky Shamblin and fiancé, Paul Brooks, of Richlands; fiancé, Clinton Jennings; one nephew, Matthew Hurt and wife, Heather, of Abingdon; one niece, Renee MacNeil and husband, Patrick, of Johnson City, Tenn.; two grand nephews, Ashton Shane Hurt and Brett Codie Nunn; one aunt, Cora Blankenship. A memorial service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sun., June 28, 2009 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, Va., with Rev. Bill Fletcher officiating. Friends called after 1:00 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com. Singleton Funeral Service served the Deel family. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Loudon Avenue Christian Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Donald T. Edwards, Sr. |
Jul 2, 2009 The funeral for Pastor Donald Timothy Edwards Sr., 67, of Bassett, who died June 28, 2009, was held Wednesday at God's House of Prayer with Pastor Charles Waller, Pastor Lonnie Frazier and Jesse Cahill officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Bobby Goad, Bradley Steele, Michael Cooke, Ronald Edwards Jr., Freddie Payne and Billy Steele. Arrangements were by Bassett Funeral Services. |
will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Linda Smith Dye, 66, died Mon., June 22, 2009, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Clyde T. and Helen Baldwin Smith and was a member of Arcadia Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Edward Dye. Mrs. Dye is survived by three children, Craig Dye and wife Janet of Charlottesville, Va.; Todd Dye and wife Lisa of Kingsport; and Thea Puckett and husband Jeff of Church Hill; seven grandchildren, Trenton, Lance, Dagny, Kassie, Ryan, Laken, and Lexie; and a brother, Bill Smith and wife Sue of Jewell Ridge, Va. A memorial service was held on Sat., June 27, at 11:00 a.m. at Arcadia Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Irwin officiating. Visitation followed the memorial service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Arcadia Presbyterian Church; 4616 Bloomingdale Pike; Kingsport, TN 37660. Please visit hamlettdobson.com for online condolences. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, served the family of Linda Dye. |
Elizabeth H. Scales |
Jul 2, 2009 Elizabeth Hairston Scales, 82, of Gwinnett, Ga., and formerly of Martinsville, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Embracing Hospice at Gwinnett. Hairston Funeral Home in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Arletha Flagg, of Midlothian, will be conducted from the New Deliverence Evangelistic Church, 1701 Turner Road, Richmond, date and time to be announced. Interment will be in the Mt. Minnis Memorial Park, Chester. Remains rest at the Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy) Flemming, 81, of Riner, Va., died on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Christiansburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Irby L. FLOWERS 7/2/1929 2/29/2004, Happy Birthday, You would have been celebrating your 80th birthday today. We know you are celebrating it in Heaven. We love and miss you more with each passing day., Love,, Ann, Children & Grandchildren, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel, 6329 East Virginia Beach Blvd., VA 23502. The family would like to extend their appreciation to Chesapeake Place Assisted Living and Chesapeake Health and Rehab. Memorial donations may be made to any charity of choice in memory of Ruby Frazier. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Make a memorial contribution |
Aaron E. Freeman WASHINGTON - Aaron Earl "Donnie" Freeman, 53, formerly of Bertie County, died June 27, 2009. A funeral was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, in Wilder's Funeral Home, Aulander. |
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time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to the , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Va. 22312. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Deborah J. Givens VIRGINIA BEACH - Deborah J. "DJ" Givens, also known as Debi, 57, passed away June 30, 2009. She was a loyal employee at Red Lobster for more than 25 years. Debbie is survived by her son, Christopher Swisher and his wife Jacquie; grandson, Kenneth Swisher; sister, Joann Barnes and her husband Derrell; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Shawnette Murphy and Ed Givens for all of their love and support. The family will receive friends Friday, July 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Make a memorial contribution |
Date of Death- June 26, 2009 Anna Lee Marshall Goodman, age 92 of old Route 11, Dublin, passed away Fri., June 26, 2009 at the home. Born July 10, 1916 in Tazewell County, she was the daughter of the late Grover Lee Marshall and Nancy Mae Addison Marshall. She was also preceded by her husband of 67 years, Rev. Charlie Hugh Goodman; one daughter, Nancy Lee Goodman; one son, Ellis Melvin Goodman; four brothers, Robert, James, Thomas and Kelly Marshall, and two sisters, Virginia Lee and Inez Smith. She was of apostolic faith. She was a devoted minister's wife for 67 years. Surviving: two daughters and sons-in-law, Helen Marie and Gene Keen, Dublin, Lois Kathleen and James Lukie Prescott, Dublin; sons and daughters-in-law, James Edward and Edna Goodman, Dublin, Thomas Samuel "Sammy" and Lana Goodman, Dublin; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Doris D. Goodman, Dublin. Funeral services were held Tues., June 30, 11:00 a.m. in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, with Pastor Michael Collins and Rev. Dale Akers officiating. Interment followed in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, at 3:30 p.m. where the family received friends prior to committal service in the Greenhills Mausoleum Chapel with the Bishop Dean Livingston officiating. The family received friends Mon. evening, June 29, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com. Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, handled the arrangements for the family. |
Virginia Edith "Sally" Lovell Gravley, 84, of Foster Falls was called home Friday, June 26, 2009, after a valiant fight against congestive heart problems. Funeral service was held Monday, June 29, at the Foster Falls United Methodist church with the Rev. Lee Thomas and Jason Surratt officiating. The body was taken to the church one hour before service time. Interment followed in the Foster Falls Cemetery. She was born March 10, 1925, in Foster Falls, the daughter of the late William M. and Elva Young Lovell. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Claude William Gravley Sr., grandson Scott Allen Porter, brothers and sisters-in-law, Nathan "Tom" and Madeline Lovell, Oakley "Oak" Lovell, sisters and brothers-in-law Hazel and Rolla Mabry, Nell and Lonzie Coble, Richard "Mutt" Mahone and Buford Mabry. She never lost her sense of humor or spirit as the end approached. Sally was the beloved matriarch of the family who was always ready with a smile, comfort and wisdom for any occasion. She was a gentle soul who embraced life and family to the fullest. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Lonnie "John" Porter; her son Claude W. "Bill" Gravley Jr., all of Foster Falls; her granddaughters Brenda Surratt and husband Paul of Calhoun, Ga., Heather Dawn Gravley of Hillsville and Lori Kay Gravley of Wytheville; great-grandchildren Jason Surratt and his wife Mollie of Dalton, Ga., Kayla Surratt of Kennesaw, Ga., Brittney Surratt of Calhoun, Ga., Paige Sloan and Eli Sloan of Hillsville; sisters Helen Mahone and Ester "Sis" Mabry, both of Barren Springs, Dorothy Poston and her husband John of Roanoke and Martha Crockett and her husband Nathan; and, sister-in-law Daphene Lovell, all of Foster Falls. A special thank you and appreciation to Michelle Duncan whose care and concern helped ease her final days. Reese Funeral Home of Austinville was in charge of the arrangements. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Sunset Cemetery with the Rev. Donald Peters officiating. No public visitation will be held. Online condolences may be made at, . The Guthrie family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
George Gerald Hancock, 65, died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at his home in Mathews with loved ones at his side. He was born in Marion and later spent most of his life in Richmond. He is preceded in death by his two sisters, Linda Morris, and Carol Lefler, his niece, Cynthia Wiles, and his brother-in-law, Frank Morris. "Big George" was retired from Arcet Equipment Company, where he was store manager and enjoyed playing pranks on his co-workers and customers for over 25 years. He retired to Gloucester and recently moved to Mathews where he enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping and taking pleasure in the outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Jackie; his son, Gerald; his daughter, Tina; his four grandchildren, Megan, Jeremy, Jacob, and Mia; his niece, Becky Guillion, and nephews, Stevie Morris, Jason Morris, and Randall Morris; and their families who live in the Marion area. Interment will be private. A memorial service will be conducted at Woody's Funeral Home, Atlee Chapel, 9721 Shady Grove Road, in Richmond on Monday, July 6, at 7 p.m. Woody's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
T. Mitchell Hancock, age 74, of Severn, Md., passed away Thurs., June 25, 2009 in Bedford, Va., with his daughters at his side. He was born in Bland County, the son of the late Wilbur W. and Carrie McMeans Hancock. He served 23 years in the U.S. Army with two tours in Vietnam being awarded the Bronze Star. He also served a tour in Korea. He retired from the Army in 1977 and was a civil servant at Ft. Meade, Md., and retired after 20 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion and Ft. Meade Coffee Club. Mitch enjoyed spending in time in Burkes Garden, Va., with his very large family. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Charles, Mack, and Kenneth Hancock and June Cash; and three grandchildren. He is survived by his companion of 34 years and her son, Betty Brogdon of Severn, Md. and Frank Brogdon of Richmond, Va.; one son, Randy Hancock and Kathy of Wakefield, Kan.; two daughters, Catherine Ingram and Jeff of Lynchburg, Va., Linda Johnson and Darryl of Bedford, Va.; eight brothers, Edwin, Douglas and Ruth Ann, Ralph and Barbara, David and Trudy, Bobby and Margaret, Stanley and Mary Liz, Garland, Jerry and Joyce; two sisters, Anna Hough and Harry, Elizabeth Collins and James; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends, especially the Ft. Meade Coffee Club. Funeral services were held Sat., June 27, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. J.R. Gilman officiating. Interment followed in West End Cemetery. American Legion Post #9 conducted graveside military rites. The family received friends Sat. from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., was in charge of arrangements. |
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Elizabeth Faulkner (Lilly) Hawkins, 64, of Lexington, Va., passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, after a heroic fight with her sixth bout of cancer. She was born in Lexington, Va., and raised in Glasgow, Va. She graduated from Natural Bridge High School and attended Madison College and Randolph-Macon Women's College (RMWC). She served briefly as a flight attendant for United Airlines before settling with her family in Lynchburg, Va. Lilly was a teacher to us all, but was especially committed to children during her life. She reveled in the optimism and curiosity of youth. Lilly touched the lives of children at RMWC Nursery School in Lynchburg, Va.; E.C. Glass High School, Lynchburg, Va.; Alexander Wilson Elementary School, Mebane, N.C.; and Waddell Elementary School, Lexington, Va.; among others., Lilly's energy and enthusiasm for life was evident to all who knew her. She was rarely without a book, be it classical literature, history or mystery. Her tastes in art ranged from her grandchildren's finger-paintings to local Virginia artists to international masterpieces. She danced to music from Greece, Motown and Memphis, delighted in folk and classical music, played the piano, and found solace in her favorite hymns. She was a student of history, with particular interest in the American Civil War. Her search for adventure took her to destinations both domestic and abroad, including Nova Scotia, the Caribbean, France, and Morocco. She was genuinely grateful for each day and lived life to its fullest., Lilly cherished the Earth and all who inhabited it. She encouraged stewardship of our planet's resources and her love of trees was well-known among friends and loved ones. Her charity knew few limits, as she spent her life helping those who were less fortunate. Lilly volunteered with Meals on Wheels, gave of her time to the elderly, worked with the disabled, cared for family members who were ill, and helped breast cancer patients in recovery. Her strong faith made her an advocate for peace and equality, encouraged her to recognize the good in everyone, and strengthened her convictions about politics and humankind. Above all, Lilly loved her family., She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Clyde Wallace (Wally) Hawkins Jr., of Lexington, Va.; her son, David Alexander Hawkins and daughter-in-law, Myriam Fizazi-Hawkins, of Arlington, Va., and their children, Alexi and Lelia-Noor Hawkins; her daughter, Anne Hawkins Lowry and son-in-law, James Watkins Lowry, of Shelby, N.C., and their children Mariah, Legend, Shepherd, and Tye River Lowry; and her mother, Lelia (Bimmie) Wood Faulkner, of Glasgow, Va. She is also survived by her brother, Tommy Faulkner Jr. and sister-in-law, Diane Faulkner, of Goodyear, Ariz.; her sister, Donna (Dotsey) Paxton and brother-in-law, George Paxton, of Glen Allen, Va.; her brother, Robbie Faulkner and sister-in-law, Kathy Faulkner, of Lexington, Va.; her brother, Edward Faulkner and sister-in-law, Sharon Faulkner, of Elon, N.C.; her sister, Nena Woody and brother-in-law, T.G. Woody, of Lexington, Va.; her sister, Penni McMichael and brother-in-law, Josh McMichael, of Lexington, Va., and their daughter, Taylor; and her mother-in-law, Helen Fox Hawkins, of Lexington, Va. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews., for Lilly will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Lexington Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that mourners send contributions to the Rockbridge Area Hospice (, ), 315 Myers Street, Lexington, Va. 24450 or to The Arbor Day Foundation (, ), 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, Neb. 68410, in memory of Lilly. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Bobby G. Hayes VIRGINIA BEACH - Bobby Grey Hayes, born Sept. 29, 1944, passed away peacefully at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Tuesday, June 30, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Waymouth A. Hayes and sister, Patricia Myrick Barringer. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved mother, Louise Hayes; brothers, Charles Hayes and wife Brenda, Jerry Hayes and wife Evelyn; nieces and nephews, Deborah Johnston and husband Danny, Sandra Johnson and husband Chris, Susan Heafner and husband David and Brad Hayes and wife Stefanie as well as many great-nieces and -nephews; longtime friend, Dana Ambrosen and Anna Belle. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. in Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with burial following in Charity UMC Cemetery in Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the , 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 in Bobby's name. You may offer your love and condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
William E. Heitzer VIRGINIA BEACH - William E. Heitzer, 69, passed away June 29, 2009. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. today in Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Interment with military honors will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
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. Pallbearers will be Tim Brown, Lannis Greene, Greg Caldwell, Tony Fritz, Kenny Fritz, and Steve Johnston. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. The Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of John K. Henderson., Make a memorial contribution |
Funeral services for retired 1st Sgt. George Henry will be held 1 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2009, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr., pastor, officiating. Entombment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park and Mausoleum with full military honors. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 12:30 p.m. at the church. The family will assemble noon at the residence the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 520-8829. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Henry online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the funeral establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Louise W. Hill SOUTHERN SHORES - Louise Wescott Hill, 90, of the 100 block of Chicahauk Trail, died July 1, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in City Road United Methodist Church. Twiford Funeral Homes, Elizabeth City, is in charge. |
James Herbert Hodges, 86, of Ferrum, Va., died on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Frank Holland VIRGINIA BEACH - Frank Holland, 44, died June 29, 2009. A celebration of life will be at 7 p.m. Friday in Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. |
Patsy Lou Hunt, loving mother, grandmother, devoted sister and friend, died on June 25, 2009. She was born on Oct. 2, 1942 to the late James and India Bentley in Saltville. She was also predeceased by her son, Dewey Lynn Hunt, and two brothers, Charles F. Coe and Melvin E. Bentley. She was employed by Camp Dogwood for the blind, Sherrills Ford, N.C., until she was retired by disability in 1994. She was most recently a resident of Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Survivors include her husband, Dewey Otto Hunt of Seven Mile Ford; two daughters, Tracy Diane Branson of Saltville and Jody Hunt Merritt of Rock Hill, S.C.; one son, James Hunt of Sherrills Ford, N.C.; three sisters, Betty J. White of Bristol, Tenn., Peggy C. Crawford of Mt. Airy, N.C., and Cathy A. Boardwine of Marion; four brothers, James Bentley Jr. of Morganton, N.C., John W. Bentley of Hickory, N.C., Rodney A. Bentley of Stanley, N.C. and Danny Lee Bentley of Saltville; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her many friends and associates. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 29, at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial followed in the Mount Rose Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to drhendersonfuneralhome.com. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. |
Darrius D. Hyman CHESAPEAKE - Darrius Devon "Dirt" Hyman, 23, of the 2500 block of Gilmerton Road, died June 29, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday, July 4, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, Norfolk. Graves Funeral Home is handling the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
John Kelly "Johnny" Jackson, 76, of Ivanhoe died Saturday, June 27, 2009, in Wythe County Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Liberty Hill Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Bobby Lewis officiating. A graveside service will be held today at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery. He was born April 21, 1933, in Wythe County, son of the late George Thomas and Mary Magdelene Jackson. He was retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation, a lifetime member of the Ivanhoe Fire Department and a member of Liberty Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kitty Sue Morris; one sister, Golda Alley; and one brother, Charles Jackson. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Jackson; two daughters, Patty Archer of Ivanhoe and Nancy Archer of Max Meadows; four sons, George Kelly Jackson, Michael Maggard, Johnny Eugene "Chigger" Jackson of Ivanhoe and David Jackson and wife, Rena, of Wytheville; two grandchildren, and several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of the arrangements. |
In Loving Memory of Megan A. JENNINGS Remembering Megan on her 25th birthday, On July 2, 1984 a loving, kind spirited person was born. Megan's brief time with us was precious., As time marches on, one thing will never change-our love for her throughout eternity., Missing her always,, Momma, Caleb, Zachary, Cassie, Corey, Laura, Lynn, Eric, Mimi and Paw-Paw, Make a memorial contribution |
Mr. Albert Johnson, of 248 Spottswood Drive, Petersburg, Va., died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at his residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
s will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to , ATTN: Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas 75244 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, ATTN: Tribute Gifts Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, N.Y. 10008-0780. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
James L. Jordan TYNER - James Lester Jordan, 51, of Green Road, died June 27, 2009. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Rowsom Funeral Home, Edenton. |
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Jul 2, 2009 The funeral for Joseph Peter Gilbert, 82, of Martinsville, who died June 28, 2009, was held Wednesday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett with Minister Gloria Dillard and Dr. Michael Penn officiating. Burial was in the Stanley family cemetery with military honors by the Martinsville-Henry County Memorial Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Tim Gilbert, Percy Gilbert Jr., Israel Gilbert, Gerardo Gilbert, David Gilbert and Jesse Gilbert. |
Susie P. Joyner SUFFOLK - Susie P. Joyner of the 2600 block of Nansemond Parkway passed away June 25, 2009, at her residence. A native of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Mary E. Price Powers and the widow of Robert D. Joyner Sr. Mrs. Joyner was the owner of Joyner's Motel and previously employed at the Norfolk Naval Base and as a nursing assistant at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was a member of New First Baptist Church, Hosier Road. She leaves lasting and loving memories to her sons, Robert D. Joyner Jr. (Paige) and Curtis Joyner (Kimatha) of Suffolk; three grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. A funeral will be held at noon Friday, July 3, in Crocker Funeral Home, 900 E. Washington St., officiated by the Rev. Dr. Lemuel Greene. Interment will be in Carver Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, in Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Woody officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Stephen Juba Fund at your local Bank of Botetourt. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 2, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
James Edward King, age 91 of North Tazewell, Va., died peacefully Sun., June 28, 2009 at Heritage Hall in Tazewell, Va., with his family by his side. Born Oct. 9, 1917 in Lockgelly, W.Va., he was a son of the late Walter and Violet King. He grew up in West Virginia, graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1936 and worked at various jobs during his teen years. He married Edith Rone Ferguson on Jan. 28, 1938. They had five children and shared 59 beautiful years together. James and Edith moved to North Tazewell in 1938 and he worked for Pocahontas Fuel Company from 1937 until 1953. He then went to work as a mail carrier for the North Tazewell Post Office from 1953 until his retirement in 1977. He was a founding member of Fincastle Baptist Church in Tazewell, a member of the Tazewell Masonic Lodge #62 AF & AM, having received his 60 yr. pin, a charter member of the North Tazewell Lions Club, and was an avid supporter of Tazewell High School sports, receiving life time admission to all THS Athletic events. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, proud grandfather, and dear friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two infant sisters, Edythe King and Lorraine King; one brother, Bill King; and two grandsons, Bryan Scott Lee Blackburn and Jason McKinley Blackburn. Survivors are his children, Margaret Benson and husband, Bill, Faye Mundy and husband, John, all of North Tazewell, Va., J.E. King, Jr. and wife, Christine, of Abingdon, Va., Renny King and wife, Linda, of Bristol, Tenn., and Darlene Blackburn and husband, Jerry, of Tazewell, Va.; grandchildren, John Mundy, Jr. and wife, Joy, of North Tazewell, Va., Missy Richardson of Houston, Texas, Mandy Newman and husband, Mike, of Lenoir City, Tenn., Jimmy King, III and wife, Sherry, of Bristol, Va., Tina Blankenship and husband, Chris, of North Tazewell, Va., Lindsay Powers and husband, Church, of Greenville, S.C., and Addie Blackburn of Tazewell, Va.; great grandchildren are Natasha Blankenship and Nick Blankenship of North Tazewell, Va., Brittany Mundy and Jamie Mundy of Catlett, Va., Lance Mullins of Tazewell, Va., Morgan Newman of Lenoir City, Tenn., Jordan King, Kalyn King, and Ty King of Bristol, Va.; step granddaughter, Ady Ross of North Tazewell, Va.; great great granddaughter, Hannah Brown of Catlett, Va.; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Ferguson and Nancy Ferguson, both of Tiffin, Ohio, and Virginia King of Seffner, Fla.; many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wed., July 1, 2009 at the Fincastle Baptist Church in Tazewell, Va., with the Rev. J.C. Steele officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. Grandsons, John Muncy, Jr., Jimmy King, Ty King, Lance Mullins, Chris Blankenship, Mike Newman, and Nick Blankenship will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Brewster, Ray Wimmer, Jess Peery, Bob Surber, Harley Shaull, Peery Allison and Ike Dailey. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Tues., June 30, 2009 at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to TASK-Taking Action for Special Kids, P.O. Box 877, North Tazewell, VA 24630. |
Patricia Ann Rhodes King, 64, of Rural Retreat died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at her home. Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at the Lindsey Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. A private committal service will be held Wednesday at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Born in Wythe County on Jan. 13, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Charles Walter Rhodes and Lena Martin Hash Collins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garnett Lee King; her step-mother, Florence Rhodes; and a sister, Rhonda Rhodes-Brown. Survivors include a son and his wife, Eric and Christie King of Wytheville; two brothers, Randy Rhodes of North Carolina and Rick Rhodes of Florida; two half brothers, Jimmy Collins of Wisconsin and Dale Collins of Wytheville; two half sisters, Sharon Sexton of Wytheville and Cathy Collins of Mouth of Wilson; aunts and uncles, Vance and Peggy Hash of Rural Retreat, Clara and Norman Jacoby of Timonium, Md., and Betty and Bob Monroe of Atkin, Minn.; several nieces, nephews and cousins, including special niece Theresa Dix; and best friends, Juanita Furr, Debbie Akers and Mary Rhodes. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements. |
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s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Estela Francisco Lasala, age 84 of Claypool Hill, Va., formerly of the Philippines, now rests in the infinite warmth and embrace of Our Lord. She returned to her God and Creator on June 5, 2009. Born on March 9, 1925 and preceded in death to Benito A. Francisco and Remedios Rodecillas; preceded in death by husband, Vivencio V. Lasala and one daughter, Eunice F. Lasala. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Richlands and La Carlota Evangelical Church in the Philippines. She is survived by daughter, Louella L. Motos and husband, Ramon, of Claypool Hill with whom she resided, Roxanne L. Chan and husband, Carlo, Sharyn L. Fajardo and husband, Patricio, all of California; son, Edsel Lasala and wife, Beam, of the Philippines; grandchildren, Rosel A. Moore and husband, Jeffrey, Jerel Motos, Renelle Sutton and husband, Kyle, Carla Tupas and husband, Alexis, Nicole Fajardo, Jacqueline Fajardo and Tatiana Lasala; great grandchildren, Tyler, Allain, Caileigh and Cullin; sisters, Lourdes Delgado and Benita Rodriguez; brothers, Exequil Francisco Nonato and Norman Francisco; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 9:00 a.m. Thurs., June 11, 2009 at La Carlota Evangelical Church. Interment followed in the La Carlota Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. Presidential Chapel, Rolling Hills Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Gethsemane Baptist Church, 2902 Clinch Street, Richlands, VA 24641 or La Carlota Evangelical Church, c/o Mrs. Louella Motos, 461 Star Street, Pounding Mill, VA 24637. Obituary information submitted by Singleton Funeral Service, Cedar Bluff, Va. |
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Jul 2, 2009 The funeral for Laura Leigh Blankenship, 40, of 415 Forest St., Martinsville, who died June 29, 2009, at Select Specialty Hospital at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., will be held at 1 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home in Stuart. Dr. Mike Hatfield will officiate. Burial will be in the Ferris family cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the service today. She was born in Martinsville on July 15, 1968, to Eugene Marvin Blankenship and Gerdean Roop Blankenship of Martinsville. She had volunteered as a coach for several softball teams and also volunteered at Martinsville Leisure Services as a coach. She had been a Girl Scout leader. She worked at Belk in Martinsville as a sales clerk for five years before becoming disabled. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are one daughter, Courtney Shea Blankenship of the home; and a sister, Cathy Lynn Blankenship of Martinsville. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
. He began his career on the assembly line and advanced to the position of millwright while also serving as committeeman and president of the United Auto Workers Local 919. After retiring, H.T. resumed relationships with family and friends in North Carolina where his ashes will be placed. H.T. was well known for his woodworking skills and many of his pieces can be found in the homes of family and friends. H.T. was a member of Indian River Baptist Church in Chesapeake. "By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures." Proverbs 23:3-4. Oman Funeral Home is handling cremation arrangements. Expressions of sympathy can be made to diabetes research. Rest peacefully, H.T., good and faithful servant., Make a memorial contribution |
Curtis E. Martin, 77, died Sunday, June 21, 2009 at his home in Slidell, La. He was a native of Chilhowie and a resident of Slidell, La., since the early '60s. He was an agent with State Farm Ins. Company for the past 45 years. He was a member of the Slidell Elks, Slidell Moose Lodge and the Krewe's of Dionysus and Persues in Slidell. He was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Slidell. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Curtis N. Martin and Hallie Blevins Martin. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Geraldine Hohlbein Martin; five daughters, Vikki Headrick, Barbara Kathryn Martin, Adriene Butts, Deborah Edwards, and Shawn Fagot; two stepdaughters, Sherrie Canzonari and Lisa Lamont; three brothers, Howard Martin and Roger Martin, both of Chilhowie, and Wesley Martin and wife, Ruth, of Rome, Ga.; two sisters, Betty Akers of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Donna Lester and husband, George, of Piney Flats, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren, Christopher Howard, Kevin Buckley, Chad Buckley, Corey Butts, Codey Butts, Kathryn Edwards, Christina Edwards, Brooke Fagot, Jennifer Long, Joseph Labarge, Jilian Lamont, and Ellis Lamont; four great-grandchildren, C.J. Buckley, Richie Buckley, Kaden Buckley, and Shaelyn Buckley. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 26, at Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial followed in the Martin Family Cemetery. The family received friends from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie, was in charge of arrangements. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 1 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, at the Morningside Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Kirby Whitfield officiating. The family will receive friends one half hour prior to the funeral at the church. Interment will be held in the Wade Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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Mrs. Nannie Finney McDaniel died peacefully at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va. on Friday, June 26, 2009. Nannie was born May 8, 1908, in Cumberland, Va., to Robert and Nannie Finney. She was home-schooled with her brothers and sisters until she left Cumberland to attend The Virginia School for the Blind and Deaf in Newport News, Va. After completing her elementary education she went on to Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute to attend high school. After graduation she continued at Virginia State, where she completed the two-year certificate in secretarial science becoming the first graduate of the newly established Department of Business. On Dec. 24, 1934, she married Reuben R. McDaniel, a young mathematics professor at the college. They had a son, Reuben Jr., and a daughter, Joann. She later returned to Virginia State College where she completed a bachelor of science degree in business administration, a master of science degree in business administration, followed with graduate study in business at the University of Wisconsin and New York University. Always an honor student, Nannie joined the Alpha Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority while in college and remained a loyal member of Delta Sigma Theta for life. Nannie worked at Virginia State in administrative roles, including secretary to the dean of the college, in the Veteran's Administration office and supervisor of the central stenographic pool. After receiving her master's degree, she accepted a position on the faculty of the Business Department, where she taught courses in secretarial science, economics and introduction to business. Mrs. Mac's classes gave students practical skills that would serve them throughout their lives, as well as a high level understanding of the business world. Her legacy as a professor extends far and wide. Nannie and Mac were a major presence at Virginia State College. Card parties at their home were known for good bridge, great gossip and wonderful food. They never skipped convocation, commencement, honor's day or a home football game. Students were always welcome in their home, where they could get tutoring, the chance to pick up some money doing an odd job or two, or comfort at a time of family crisis. Young faculty members were as welcome at their home as the college president. The McDaniels could be counted on and Nannie was the foundation of that home. After retiring from Virginia State, Nannie and Mac enjoyed a short but active retirement until Mac's death in January 1975. In September 1976, Nannie was asked to serve as academic dean at Morristown Junior College in Morristown, Tenn. In 1978, she again retired. After a short period, Nannie took a part-time position at the Virginia State College Federal Credit Union. Her intention at that time was to "help out" for a couple of years. She stayed for 20 years and became a symbol of the supportive role the credit union plays in the life of the Virginia State family. In 1998, she retired for good. Outside of Virginia State College, the largest force in Nannie's life was certainly Zion Baptist Church. She joined the church in 1943. For 20 years Nannie was the church treasurer and her organization of the daily finances of Zion is felt today. Nannie also founded the Zion Herald News, the church newspaper and was its editor for 45 years. The award-winning newspaper became a voice for Zion, reporting not only church events but news of the Zion family; graduations, civic awards, and other important events in the lives of Zionites. Nannie was also an active member of the Pulpit Aide Society, the Missionary Association and the Ladies Sunday School Class. Until Nannie left Petersburg to live near her daughter in Northern Virginia, she could be found on almost every Sunday morning sitting in her favorite pew. serving as one of the anchors of Zion Baptist Church. Nannie was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben R. McDaniel Sr. She is survived by her son, Reuben R. McDaniel Jr. and his wife, Myra; her daughter, Joann Phillips; her grandchildren, Diane Rhodes, Reuben R. McDaniel III, Kimberly Phillips and Christopher Phillips; her sister, Otelia Daring; and her great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Additionally, Nannie leaves all those students, church members and community friends who carry a bit of her with them as they go about their daily lives. We will all miss her. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009, at Zion Baptist Church, 225 Byrne St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White Sr., pastor, officiating. Interment will be held at Blandford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009, where a Delta Omega Service will be conducted at the funeral establishment. Family members and friends will assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the church the day of the services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Finney-McDaniel Scholarship Fund at Virginia State University Foundation, P.O. Box 9071, Petersburg, VA 23806. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Hunter R. McKee died on June 29, 2009 in Maryland. He was the son of the Roy M. McKee Sr. and Lula Mountain McKee. Survivors include his beloved wife, Marie Pierce McKee; his children, Nancy V. Lafferty and husband, Jim, and David M. McKee and his wife, Carol; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted in Mt. Olivett Cemetery on Friday, July 3. Please contact Bradley's Funeral Chapel at (276) 646-9035 for the service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made his memory to Soaring Eagle, P.O. Box 879, Billings, Montana 59103. Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie is in charge of the arrangements. |
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Lessie Dunford Holmes Neel, 92, died on June 26, 2009. She was at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was born July 28, 1916 in Bear Wallow to the late Jacob and Christine Dunford. She was the last of her immediate family of 13 children. She was also preceded in death by first husband, Robert M. Holmes, who was the father of her children, and her second husband, Richard Neel. She was a long-time member of Midway Chapel Church in Saltville. Survivors include her two sons, Harless Holmes and wife, Peggy, of Meadowview, and Thurman "Buddy" Holmes and wife, Grace, of Bristol; three daughters, Annie M. Garza of Saltville, Clara Felty and husband, Bacel, of Bristol, and Gladys Handley and husband John, of Glade Spring; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenny Gilbert officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. The family received friends Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers were the grandsons, great-grandsons, and members of the family. Flowers are appreciated or memorial donation may be made to Midway Chapel. Online condolences may be made at drhendersonfuneralhome.com. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. |
2 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, in the Speedwell United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Grubb Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. Friday at Amazing Grace Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service., Make a memorial contribution |
will follow in Capeville Cemetery, Capeville, Va. The family will receive friends at Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 6 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Twin County Funerals, Galax, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Roy E. Owens Sr. BALTIMORE - Roy E. Owens Sr. died June 22, 2009. A funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Chapel Hill Baptist Church, Columbia, N.C. Rowsom Funeral Home, Columbia, N.C., is in charge. |
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s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Franklin Memorial Park with the Rev. James Graham officiating. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Virginia Beach United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Richard Wayne PALMER 07/02/6208/05/07, Happy 47th Birthday, A day doesn't go by that, we don't think of you., Hope you know how much we love you and miss you., Give Corrina and Granny Fanny a lot of hugs for us., Daddy, Mama and Brother, Make a memorial contribution |
Ronald Lee Patterson, 51, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at his home. A native of Alamance County, N.C., he was the son of John Knox and Ann Touchstone Patterson. He operated R.L. Patterson and Assoc. Real Estate Inc., Mini Warehouses of Alamance and Indian Rock Vineyard. He attended Elon College. He was a former member of Burlington Lodge 721 and currently Bula Lodge 409 A.F.& A.M., was a member of the Burlington Shrine Club where he had served as past president and was a member of the Royal Order of Jesters Court, 186. He lived life to the fullest. He loved traveling, music, cooking, entertaining, his vineyard and the Carolina Hurricanes. Survivors include his parents, John Knox and Ann Touchstone Patterson of Burlington and Sugar Grove; brothers, J. Hobart Patterson and wife, Jane, and Mark Steven Patterson and wife, Jenny, all of Burlington; sister, Nan Patterson Cooper and husband, David, of Elon; his life partner, Rhonda Cooper Morgan, and her son, Bryant Wilson Morgan; nephews, John and Will Cooper; niece, Kathryn Patterson; of course his dog, Rufus; the family would like to include his close friend and nurse, Mary Badgett; and a special great-aunt, Nannie Keck. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Friendship United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Michael D. Ward. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church following the service. At other times, the family will be at the home of John and Ann Patterson, 2746 Jacobs Trail, Burlington, N.C. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell; 914 Chapel Hill Rd. Burlington, N.C. 27215. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. is in charge of arrangements. |
Captain William (Bill) Jasper Peters III, age 75, USNR (Retired) joined his Lord and Savior at 8:50 p.m., June 24, 2009. Since his marriage in 2007, Bill had lived with his wife, Mary Sue Newsome, in Pulaski, Va. The earthly cause of Bill's passing was lung disease, which had caused him to reside in the Pulaski Community Hospital intermittently for the last six months. Born in Bluefield, W.Va., Bill traveled and lived in various locations with his parents before settling in his mother's south-western Virginia town of Richlands where he attended Richlands High School and graduated in 1952. He next attended the University of Richmond for 2 years before entering the United States Naval Academy where he graduated in 1958 with a degree in General Engineering. Upon graduation, Bill was commissioned as an Ensign USN, married Carolyn Holmes of Alexandria, Va., and deployed aboard a Norfolk based Navy supply ship. He was accepted into the submarine program and transferred to New London, Conn., to undergo training. After submarine school, Bill was assigned to the USS Carp. Serving three years of active duty on The Carp in which he held several progressively responsible positions, Bill shifted to the Naval Reserve to pursue a civilian career working on and with the Submarine Navy. Back in civilian life, Bill accepted a position as an engineer specializing in submarine navigation with the Applied Physics laboratory (APL) of The Johns Hopkins University. He remained in the employ of APL for the next 36 years, pursuing a myriad of different submarine related projects. Evaluation of the navigation subsystem of the Polaris Submarine fleet was his first assignment. His efforts here were rewarded by his appointment as the project supervisor. Wearing a double hat as supervisor, Bill also became the project manager for LONARS (LOran NAvigation Receiving System), a task that Bill dearly loved and enjoyed. LONARS enabled the Loran C Navigation system, state of the art signal processing, and improved navigation accuracy by a factor of five. Thus enabling Naval ships to more precisely know their position and enabling civilian vessels to better perform many under-seas charting functions. The second half of Bill's career at APL centered on an evolving series of submarine ballistic weapon system - evaluation program management assignments, starting with the Polaris and Poseidon systems and culminating with the overall direction of the APL Trident I and Trident II evaluation programs. Linked with this latter effort was another of Bill's fun jobs, a job that he truly enjoyed. That was the management of the United Kingdom Polaris and Trident II DASO (Demonstration And Shakedown Operations) tests and evaluation efforts. These operations take place at Cape Canaveral, Fla., and in limited scope in the waters off the United Kingdom. Based on verifying that each submarine is ready in all aspects to deploy on an operational patrol, Bill thoroughly enjoyed working with the officers and men of the British Navy and applying lessons learned on the US systems, to similar but different systems that were built in the United Kingdom. During his early days at APL, Bill managed to make time available while working, traveling and raising his family to acquire a Masters Degree in Numerical Science from The Johns Hopkins University. Based on his performance at APL, he was recognized by The Johns Hopkins University as a member of APL's Principal Staff, which is the equivalent of being an Associate or Full professor on the University staff. While pursuing his career in the Naval Reserves, Bill progressed upwards, retiring in 1988 as a Captain. Throughout his career, Bill was known as a hard working, conscious, persistent worker and supervisor with a fair and gracious attitude towards peers and subordinates. Throughout his life, he was known as a person with a warm heart and a man of his word. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Mary Sue Newsome-Peters, of Pulaski, Va. Bill was predeceased by his first wife, Carolyn, and is survived by his daughter, Virginia Tadvick, of Mooresville, N.C., her husband, Gary, and their children, Jonathan and Elizabeth; his step daughter, Susan Lundy, and her husband, Kenny, of Pulaski, Va., their daughter, Tara, and husband, Jason Batten, and two great grandchildren, Conner and Zach Batten; his step son, Brooks Newsome and his wife, Alyson, of Fairhope, Ala., and their children, Jacob and Blayne. Visitation was held at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home in Pulaski from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sat., June 27, 2009. Funeral Services were held at First United Methodist Church Sun., June 28, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. with the Reverend Hugh Kilgore officiating. Reception at the church Family Life Center followed. Final burial services will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to the First United Methodist Church Missions Fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski. |
Juan Y. Presto VIRGINIA BEACH - Juan Y. Presto, 68, of the 4800 block of Halwell Drive, passed away June 29, 2009, in Sentara Leigh Hospital. A native of Mindoro, Philippines, he was the son of the late Nicasio and Narcisa Presto. He retired from the U.S. Navy. He was an apprentice at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and a bus driver for the Virginia Beach Public Schools. He is survived by his wife, Adoracion S. Presto; a daughter, Joyce S. Presto; a son, John S. Presto and his wife Elizabeth; two granddaughters, Gabrielle A. Presto and Jenna E. Presto; and a grandson, William R. Presto, all of Virginia Beach. He is also survived by three brothers, Job Presto, Bobby Presto and Julie Presto, all of the Philippines and host of nieces and nephews in California. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church with Father Cristiano Brito, O.S.B. officiating. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, today from 6 to 9 p.m. with a wake today at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the family. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
11 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009, at Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory Samuel L. Reynolds July 2, 1938 - March 10, 2003 You are forever in our hearts! Gloria, Sandra & Keith, Kendall Anne & Ellery II, Jack, Jean & Skeet., Make a memorial contribution |
in Salem, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, from the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Pope Funeral Home, with the Rev. Curtis Whitehead officiating. Interment to follow in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, 4002 Suitland Road, Suitland, Md. Arrangements by Shivers Funeral Home and Pope Funeral Home, 5538 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, Md. 20747, 301-568-4100., Make a memorial contribution |
Thurston Lee "Hess" Rose, 55, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born in Dickenson County to the late Garcie Thurston Rose and Hazel Marie Mullins and was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Rose, and an infant sister, Gloria Rose. He attended the Little Flock of God Holiness Church in Glade Spring. Survivors include special companion, Dreama Puckett; brothers and sisters, Billy Rose, Junior Rose, Mickey Rose, Lester Rose, Monroe Rose, Benny Rose, David Rose, Tammy Rose, Peggy Silcox, Janice Rose, Mary Potter, and Ella Hill; nephews, David Rose, Michael Rose, Aaron Rose, Brad Rose, and Andy Rose; niece, Kayle Marie Rose; and special friends, Jody and Pat Cregger, Bob and Betty Campbell, Roy and Sheri Lowery, Butch and CarolAnn Johnson At the request of Mr. Rose, his body will be cremated, and there will be no public funeral services. Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion is in charge of arrangements. |
Scardina, Kathryn Julia Antal - Kathryn Julia Antal Scardina Kathryn Julia Antal Scardina, Portsmouth of departed peacefully at her home in Portsmouth , Virginia to be with the Lord .... |
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Pamela Renee Seamster, 42, of Petersburg, went to be with her mother and father on July 1, 2009, at 8:51 a.m. She was the daughter of the late John Garland Seamster and Mary R. Edwards. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria L. Cargill and husband, Michael; son, John K. Seamster, all of Prince George County; brothers, John G. Seamster II of Prince George County, Michael Jr. of Powhatan, Charles Raymond "Ray" of Powhatan; sisters, Dale Michael, Regina Raines; six grandchildren; grandparents, Betty S. and Russell M. Patterson of Petersburg; and her fiancé, Dennis Farrell. We love you Momma, you will be greatly missed, but you will always be in our hearts and memories. Funeral services will be private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
11 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, in the Shepherd Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Thomas Jackson Sheppard, 80, died Monday, June 29, 2009 at his daughter's home in Marion. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nannie Sheppard, parents, Margie and Thomas Sheppard, brothers, Van Sheppard and Sam Sheppard. Survivors include his sons, Mark Sheppard and fiancée, Kim, of Abingdon, and Oaksey Rickman and wife, Donna, of Meadowview; daughter, Rose Alexander and husband, Bob, of Marion; four sisters, Betty Cornett, Evelyn Lee, Mary Weir and husband, Scott, all of Saltville, and Hilda Cannon and husband, Johnny, of Glade Spring; brother, Roy Lee Sheppard of Saltville; five grandchildren, Victoria, Julie, Audrey, Adrienne, and Justin; two great-grandchildren, Haylee, and Emilee; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Henderson Funeral Home with Pastor Phillip Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. The family received friends Tuesday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at drhendersonfuneralhome.com. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. |
Rosa Lee (Mother) Osborne Shores, 95, of Seven Mile Ford, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was comforted by her children and several of her grand and great-grandchildren. The loves of her life were her children and grandchildren and whoever knew her knew how proud she was of her sewing and her many yard sales. Born June 27, 1913 in Johnson County, Tenn., she was the eldest daughter of the late Presley and Kate Osborne. On Feb. 14, 1932 she married Elmer (Dad) L. Shores. They were married until his death in 1977. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Alma Nicholes and Berttie Winter, three brothers, Lillard Osborne, Lester Osborne, and Charles Osborne, one son, Junior Lloyd Shores, and one grandson, Kevin Lewis Shores. She attended Woodland Baptist Church in Abingdon. Survivors include her sister, Margaret Icenhour of Mountain City, Tenn.; six sons, Jack W. Shores and wife Sharon, Alf Shores and wife, Mary, Carroll A. Shores and wife, Pat, all of Chilhowie, Warren Shores and wife, Judy, of Marion, James L. Shores of Clinton, Iowa, B. Fred Shores and wife, Linda, also of Clinton, Iowa; two daughters, Shelby J. Taylor and husband, Jim, and Moelina McCormick and husband, the Rev. Bob McCormick, and daughter-in-law, Beverly Shores of Indianapolis, Ind.; 28 grandchildren; and many great- and great-great-grandchildren, Chris Taylor, Missie Sexton, Tammi Foster, Angie Morrison, Stephanie Baker, Tessie McNeil, Lisa Shores, Chad Shores, Jackie Elizabeth Everette, William Lloyd Shores, Charles Joseph Shores, JeanAnn Shores Gridder, Jack W Shores Jr., Brittany Shores, Alesia Forenz, Randy Shores, Eugene Shores, Billy Shores, Brenda Shores Wessell, Scott Shores, Todd Shores, Jason Shores, David Shores, Joel Frederick Shores, Cindy Shores, Jimmy Shores, Sherry Shores, and Mark Shores. Visitation was conducted at Bradley's Chapel in Chilhowie from 6 to 8 Friday, June 26, and the funeral service followed at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Scott Foster and the Rev. Bob McCormick officiating. The family received friends at the home of Bob and Moelina McCormick. Graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Anderson Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Pallbearers were Todd Shores, Chris Taylor, Randy Shores, Billy Shores, Brock Baker, and Chuck McNeil. Honorary pallbearers were her remaining grandsons. Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. |
William Reed Simmons, 88, of Covington, Va., died on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Thomas Harry Smallwood, 72, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, one day prior to his seventy-third birthday. He was the son of the late Harry Daniel Smallwood and Erna Belle Harvey Smallwood. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Harvey Daniel Smallwood, of Charlottesville, Va.; and a sister Virginia Smallwood McDonald, of Grundy, Va. Tommy graduated from Jefferson High School, Roanoke College with a B.A. degree in economics, The School of Bank Management of the Virginia-Maryland Bankers School, and The Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University. He was Director of Personnel and Training for Dominion Bankshares Corporation and was later a realtor in the Roanoke Valley. He taught in the evening program at Roanoke College and served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve., In 1972 to 1973 he was appointed Chairman of the Mayor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped and later served on the Governor's Committee. He was an active Kiwanian, an American Jaycees Board member, a president of the Personnel Association of Roanoke, a board member of the American Institute of Banking, a member of the Roanoke College Alumni Council and an Elder at Second Presbyterian Church., He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Eugenia (Gene) Hurt Smallwood; a daughter, Ellen Smallwood Peete and husband, Randall, of Greensboro, N.C.; and a son, Kirk Dunlap Smallwood and wife, Katherine, of Burke, Va. Also surviving are four beloved grandchildren, Stuart MacLennan Peete, Christopher Banks Peete, Benjamin Patrick Smallwood and Margaret Louise Smallwood, who will greatly miss Gaga. Tommy cherished the love and support of his devoted family and many dear friends., ., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 214 Mountain Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016, Roanoke College, 221 College Lane, Salem, Va. 24153, or a charity of choice. Arrangements are by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, at First Church of the Brethren by Pastor Dava Hensley. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
Nellie Barker Smith, 79, died Friday, June 26, 2009 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul F. Smith. She was a member of the Marion First Church of God and retired from Harwood Manufacturing after 42 years of service. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed. Survivors include one daughter, Diane S. Eller of Marion; two sisters, Allene Roop and husband, Howard, of Bristol, Goldie Carpenter, and husband, Coy, of Marion; two grandchildren, Richard K. Keesling Jr. of Marion, and Paula Harvey, and husband, Rocco, of Cookeville, Tenn.; one great-grandchild, Kyleigh E. Harvey; special friend, James Cline of Marion; several nieces and nephews; and special pet, LeeRoy. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 27, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Bill McCollian officiating. Graveside services were conducted on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Rose Lawn cemetery. The family received friends Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory was in charge of arrangements. |
Robert Lee Smith PORTSMOUTH - Robert Lee Smith, 60, of the 1100 block of Lakeview Drive and a former resident of Houston, Texas, died June 28, 2009. Born in Portsmouth, he was a member of Lakewood Church with Joel Osteen, Houston, and a former member of Noble Street Baptist Church, Portsmouth. He was a graduate of I.C. Norcom High School, Class of 1967, and an insurance agent. He is survived by one daughter, Dana Smith; one son, Darius Smith; mother, Virginia C. Smith; five sisters, Corine Agner (Arthur), Virginia Perry, Eunice Brooks, Vashti Williams (Larry), Cecilia Smith; and three brothers, Wendell Smith, Alonzo Smith (Paula), and Terrance Smith (Tressie). He was predeceased by his father, Joseph Lee Smith. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Noble Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Henry Jones presiding. Burial will be held in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Viewing will begin today at noon. The family will be at 169 Choate St., Portsmouth. The body will be in the church Friday at 10 a.m. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
Dorothy Salyers Snider, 75, of Christiansburg, Va., died on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Christiansburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the . Please share your condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Seaver-Brown Chapel, Marion, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Oakey's South Chapel, 4257 Brambleton Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24018, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. Friday in First Baptist Church, Berkley, 706 E. Berkley Ave. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
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s will be held 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel of Marion, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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WORSHAM, James "Jimmy" Allen, 71, of Chesterfield, after a brief illness, was called home to live eternally with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, May and William B. Worsham Sr.; a son, Joseph A. Worsham; and a sister, Joan W. Watson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Velma H. Worsham; daughter, Vonda W. Bredemeier and husband, Doug; son, Mark A. Worsham and wife, Heather; sister, Virginia W. Johnson; brothers, Floyd M., Lloyd M. and William B. Worsham Jr.; grandchildren, Stephen, Victoria, Sarah, Ben, Elisabeth Rose, Emily and David. Mr. Worsham retired from Nabisco. He served in the Army National Guard in Virginia as well as Deacon at his church. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday (today) at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). His funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. The service will be ministered by Pastor Frank Jones. Interment to follow in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Faith Memorial Baptist Church, 6202 Strathmore Rd., Richmond, Va. 23237. |
Dorothy H. VanNostrand CHESAPEAKE - Dorothy Harper VanNostrand, 80, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd., died June 30, 2009. A visitation will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel. |
Violet M. Ray |
Jul 2, 2009 Violet Marie Ray, 71, of Patrick Springs, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, N.C. She was born in Parrott on Feb. 11, 1938, to Floyd Jackson and Virgie V. Medley Sifford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Ray; five brothers, Lewis, Roy, Robert and Horace Sifford, and Floyd Sifford Jr.; and a sister, Myrtle Shortt. She had worked at Town and Country Store and was a member of Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are a son, Terry Ray of Stuart; one granddaughter; a brother, Clifford Sifford of Radford; and four sisters, Gladys Cline of Delmar, Del., Ilene Patrick of Annandale, Maleta Perdue of Pearisburg and Linda Webb of Delmar. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Providence United Methodist Church cemetery with the Revs. Jack Foley and Trent Wall officiating. The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart from 10 a.m. until time to proceed to the cemetery Friday. Memorials may be made to the Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church, P.O. Box 55, Patrick Springs, Va. 24133; or to Providence United Methodist Church, 1021 Providence Drive, Patrick Springs, Va. 24133. |
Charlotte Virginia Thomas Vogt went to be with our Lord on June 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Lee Vogt; parents, Ella Mae Lowry Thomas and Robert Lee Thomas; brother, Robert Lee Thomas; and sister, Ruth Mae Thomas Jones. Her daughter, Virginia Vogt Johnson, and son, John Arthur Vogt, will dearly miss her. Funeral service will be private. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
Jimmy Floyd "Jim" Wagoner, 78, of Lowgap, N.C., died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at his home. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at Moody Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Liberty Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com. Moody Funeral Services was in charge of the arrangements. |
Walter L. Nunley |
Jul 2, 2009 The funeral for Walter L. Nunley, 80, of Fieldale, who died June 30, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Amazing Grace Baptist Church. Pastor Greg Hodges, Minister Don Kendrick and the Rev. Bobby Rakes will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the church at 100 Oak Road, Collinsville, from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Nunley was born in Bresterdale, W.Va., on May 12, 1929, to Elgin Nunley and Molly Bessie Mae Smith Nunley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Rocky Lane Nunley; five brothers and seven sisters. He was a member of Amazing Grace Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Iris Hicks Nunley of the home; three daughters, Mary Ann Coleman, Peggy Howell and Patricia Suarez Ramous, all of Fieldale; two sons, Robert Lee Nunley of Sanville and Timothy Nunley of Ridgeway; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Oscar Lane Nunley of Ridgeway. Arrangements are by Bassett Funeral Services. |
will be held Monday at 12:30 p.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Fisher Funeral Home, Effingham St., is in charge. |
George Skillen (Junior) Welch Jr., 82, of Buchanan, Va., died on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Friday at 3 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, with the Rev. Michael Simone officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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William Carter , Sr. |
Jul 2, 2009 The funeral for William Ronald Carter Sr., 56, of 210 Wilhaven Lane, Axton, who died Sunday, June 28, 2009, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Galilean House of Worship with Bishop John A. Campbell Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Abbey at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the church for a half-hour before the service Sunday and other times at the home of Joyce Martin, 111 Hammond Drive, Axton. He was born in Pittsylvania County on Jan. 31, 1953, to Elmore Carter Sr. of Axton and Dorothy Reynolds Carter. He was preceded in death by his mother. He was the husband of the late Bonnie W. Carter and father of the late William Carter Jr. He was an Army veteran and was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber, where he worked for 35 years. He was a member of Bethel United Way of the Cross Church, where he was on the usher board and commodity, kitchen and parking committees. In addition to his father, surviving are a son, Timothy E. Carter of the home; a sister, Karen Carter of Martinsville; four brothers, Charles Carter of Baltimore, Md., James Carter and Johnny Carter, both of Axton, and Kenneth Carter of Danville; and one grandchild. Hines Funeral Services in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
William Carter, Jr. |
Jul 2, 2009 The funeral for William Ronald Carter Jr., 28, of 210 Wilhaven Lane, Axton, who died Sunday, June 28, 2009, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Galilean House of Worship with Bishop John A. Campbell Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Abbey at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the church for a half-hour before the service Sunday and other times at the home of Joyce Martin, 111 Hammond Drive, Axton. He was born in Danville on Jan. 20, 1981, to the late William Ronald Carter Sr. and the late Bonnie Williams Carter. He graduated from Laurel Park High School in 1999 and attended Danville Community College. He worked as a CNA caretaker at the Robertson Home for three months. He was a member of Bethel United Way of the Cross Church. Surviving are a daughter, Alexis Shantel Carter of Danville, and a brother, Timothy E. Carter of Axton. Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Charles Doyle will officiate. Arrangements are by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 3, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens by the Rev. James P. Rushing. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, today from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
Ms. Jessie T. Wyche, of 115 Elm St., Waverly, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, Waverly, Mr. James I. Gay, funeral director. Please visit us at our Web site www.blandenterprisesinc.com. |
Vickie Davenport Wynne STOKES - Vickie Davenport Wynne, 51, of the 3000 block of Clemens School Road, died June 30, 2009. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Martin Memorial Gardens. Evans Funeral Home of Williamston is in charge. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
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