Card of Thanks David R. Ames Sr. I wish to thank everyone for their prayers, love and kindness shown to me and my family during the passing of my brother. Mary Ames Close, Make a memorial contribution |
Armstrong James Dennis Armstrong, 61, died on Monday, Aug. 10, 2009 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. He was born in Smyth County to the late Edward and Mary Sue Cahill Armstrong. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was retired from Reynolds Manufacturing. Survivors include four sons, Mark Lamont and wife, Angie, of Ireland, Stephen Frye of Chilhowie, Shane Tolbert of Saltville, Brandon Armstrong and wife, Jamee, of Chilhowie; one daughter, Kelly Edmiston and husband, Rick, of Abingdon; three brothers, Ed Armstrong and wife, Mona, of Abingdon, Robert Armstrong and wife, Brenda, of Austinville, and Michael Armstrong and wife, Kathy, of Chilhowie; three precious grandchildren, Tanner Armstrong, Lily Edmiston, and Delilah Armstrong; many special aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Nease officiating. The family received friends Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family |
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Anna Frances Beard, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2009. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
BLOWE, Mrs. Inez, of Richmond, departed this life on August 14, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral notice later. |
Gerald Lee Bobbitt, 63, of Vinton, Va., died on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christiansburg Wesleyan Church, 525 Harkrader Street, Christiansburg, Va., 24073 or flowers will be appreciated. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Center Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Evans Funerals and Cremations of Edenton is in charge. |
Water J. Bowe VIRGINIA BEACH - Water James Bowe, 81, died Aug. 5, 2009. A funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Rock Church, Virginia Beach. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes Chapel, Norfolk, is in charge. |
John W. Brinkley SUNBURY - John Walter Brinkley, 62, of the 900 block of Highway 158 East, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, in Chowan Hospital, Edenton, following a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. Mr. Brinkley was born in Gates County and was the son of the late Bennie Aaron and Earlie Byrum Brinkley. A retired supervisor from Union Camp Corp., now International Paper in Franklin, Va., after 33 years of employment, he was the owner and operator of Brinkley's Lawn Care and Landscaping, serving customers all over northeastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia. He was a faithful member of Rocky Hock Baptist Church and the Partners in Christ Sunday School Class. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Fowler and a brother, Marcelle Brinkley. Surviving are his wife of 21 years, Ann Spruill Brinkley; three daughters, Gina B. Brown and husband Glenn of Cary, Tammy B. Jenkins and husband Jay of Chesapeake and Lisa B. Wiley and husband Wayne of Clayton; three sons, Quintin Chappell and wife Melissa of Edenton, Will Chappell of Greenville, N.C., and Alex Chappell and wife Samantha of Sunbury; eight grandchildren, Olivia, Bella, Carli, Brooke, Ethan, Hudson, Caleb and Chloe; a sister, Bessie Lee Gardner of Suffolk; and two brothers, T.J. Brinkley of Gates and James Earl Brinkley of Sunbury. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Rocky Hock Baptist Church by Dr. James Horton. Burial will follow in Beaver Hill Cemetery. Friends may join the family today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, and all other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the building fund of Rocky Hock Baptist Church, 113 Rocky Hock Church Road, Edenton, NC 27932 or to any chapter of the . Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
Rickey G. Broadway NORFOLK - Rickey Gardiner Broadway, 47, of Sherman Lane, died Aug. 13, 2009. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in New Central Baptist Church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, in charge. |
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Clyde A. Burston CHESAPEAKE - Clyde A. Burston, 79, of the 1500 block of Stillwood St., died Aug. 12, 2009. He was a member of New Beginnings Christian Church, Norfolk. Survivors include his wife, Glendora Burston; seven daughters, Lydia Riddick, Verlicious Clark, Sandra Nimmo, Rene' Davis, Latesha Gray, Darlene Jones, Sharon Phillips; two sons, Wade Duncan and Ernest Savage; one sister, Gwendolyn Boyd; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Monday, Aug. 17, at noon in Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, 1057 Kennedy St., Norfolk, the Rev. Shawn Singleton presiding. Burial will be held in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held Sunday from 1 to 5:30 p.m. in Community Funeral Home, Norfolk., Make a memorial contribution |
Michelle M. Butz CHESAPEAKE - Michelle Marie "Micky" Daly Butz, 44, died Aug. 12, 2009. A funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Twiford's Colonial Chapel. |
CAINE, Mary Monica, 88, of Richmond, passed away August 13, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Tracy M. Caine. She is survived by her six children and their spouses, Mary Monica Ewing and husband, William, of Richmond, Va., Tracy M. Caine of Culver City, Calif., Anne Nelson and husband, Steve, of Chesterfield, Va., Felicia Borreson and husband, Dave, of Duluth, Ga., Gene Caine and wife, Brenda, of Glen Allen, Va., Patrick Caine and wife, Jane, of Richmond, Va.; a brother, Robert E. Shorr of Clarksburg, W.Va.; 10 grandchildren, Dale and wife Stephanie, Chris and wife Erin, Rob, Lindsay, Jon, Kelly, Adam, Kevin, Logan and Bailey. She was a longtime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the K-CETTES and the Benedictine Woman's Bowling League. The family wishes to thank the staff at Our Lady of Hope Health Center for their seven years of love and care. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., with a Rosary service at 7 p.m. at the Parham Chapel-Woody Funeral Home, 1771 North Parham Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, August 17, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. The family suggests contributions to Our Lady of Hope in memory of Monica Caine, 13700 North Gayton Road, Henrico, Va. 23233. |
CARR, Dr. Si Ellis, 69, of Reidsville, N.C. and Richmond, Va., husband of Harriet Davis Carr, died Thursday, August 13, 2009. Funeral arrange-ments are incomplete at Citty Funeral Home, Reidsville, N.C. |
s at noon on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Jimetta S. Casper KELFORD - Jimetta Smith Casper, 93, died Aug. 13, 2009. A funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Sandy Branch Baptist Church, Roxobel. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc., Aulander, is in charge. |
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Sidney N. Clark Sidney Neff Clark, 91, of Wytheville died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Stansell officiating. Interment will be in West End Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar J. and Mattie Neff Clark; and his wife, Oma Fowler Clark. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard Eugene and Barbara Clark of California, Md., and Bobby Joe Clark of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Micah Clark of Beverly Hills, Fla., Jennifer Herriman and Deanna Neely, both of California, Md.; and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. (service time) at Grubb Funeral Home. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
James Brian Cleveland BELL ARTHUR - Mr. James Brian "Jim" Cleveland, 44, of the 2400 block of Beaver Creek, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009. Mr. Cleveland was born June 1, 1965, in Franklin, Va. He graduated from Southampton High School in Courtland, Va., and from Wilson Technical Community College as a diesel mechanic. He worked with Greenville Utilities for 10 years. Jim was as Eagle Scout, a volunteer with Troop 25, a member of the Buick GS Club of North Carolina, and supporter of the NRA. He was a member of the Farmville United Methodist Church. He loved fishing and hunting, and was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Ann Doughtie Cleveland of the home; sons, Brian Cleveland and Jamie Cleveland of the home; parents, Paul and Pat Cleveland of Courtland, Va.; sister, Jan Aleshire and husband Jimmy of Courtland; mother-in-law, Evelyn Doughtie of Roanoke Rapids; brother-in-law, Emery Doughtie and wife Yvonne of Roanoke Rapids; nephew, Kevin Owens of Courtland; and niece, Lauren Doughtie of Roanoke Rapids. The family will receive friends at the home, 2493 Beaver Creek, Greenville, N.C. A funeral will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Farmville United Methodist Church by the Rev. Paul Dunham. Interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Farmville. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to the Brian and Jamie Cleveland Educational Fund, in care of the Farmville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 153, Farmville, N.C. 27828. Arrangements are by Farmville Funeral Home, Farmville, N.C., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2009, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with Dr. Robert G. Moore III and Joshua Witt officiating. Interment will follow in Glade Creek Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 15, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Online condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Glen Sage officiating. Interment will follow at Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Sunday, Aug. 16, at 3 p.m. at Murfreesboro Baptist Church. Dr. Lee Canipe will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. There will be a time from 2 to 3 p.m. for visiting with the family and friends in the connector of the church and other times at the Pike's home, 305 Union St., Murfreesboro. Family and friends may send condolences and sign the online register at, . Garrett-Jones Funeral home is serving the Crouch family., Make a memorial contribution |
CRUM, Mavis G., of Mechanicsville, formerly of Alexandria, departed this life to be in the presence of our Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Albert L. Crum. She retired after 25 years of service from Future Farmers of America and was a charter member of Engelside Baptist Church in Alexandria. She is survived by her five children, Patricia Aucompaugh and her husband, Kenneth, of Pattersonville, N.Y., Donna Frye and her husband, Donald, of Mechanicsville, Linda Richards and her husband, Leonard, of Manassas, Kenneth Crum and his wife, Pamela, of Port St. Lucie, Fla. and Glen Crum and his wife, Cynthia, of Alexandria. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday at Truth Baptist Church (meeting at the Seventh-day Adventist Church), 7410 Pole Green Rd., Mechanicsville. Interment 2 p.m. Thursday, August 20, at Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Truth Baptist Church. |
will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2009, at St. Paul United Methodist Church with a visitation an hour before. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Any contributions may be made to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 220 W. Main St., Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting, . The Daniel family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612., Make a memorial contribution |
will be Thursday at noon in Mount Olive Baptist Church, Windsor, N.C. Reynolds Funeral Home Inc. in charge. |
James T. Davis PORTSMOUTH - James Thomas Davis, 81, passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009. He was a native of Hampton. He was an Aerospace Engineer for NASA. Jim was a member of the Walter Gardner Coffee Club and the NASA Lunch Bunch. Jim is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rebecca Parker Davis; a brother, David F. Davis; numerous cousins, devoted friends and other family members. A graveside funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Grace Episcopal Church, Goochland, Va., by the Rev. Marion Brown. The family will receive friends in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, Sunday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions to Broad Street United Methodist Church, 300 Broad St., Portsmouth, VA 23707, or to the Virginia Tech Foundation Inc. Engineering Scholarship Fund, University Development (0336), 902 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
DAVIS, James Thomas, 81, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2009. He was a native of Hampton and an Aerospace Engineer for NASA. Jim is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rebecca Parker Davis; a brother, David F. Davis; numerous cousins, devoted friends and other family members. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, at Grace Episcopal Church in Goochland, Va. The family will receive friends in Loving Funeral Home, Portsmouth, Sunday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions to Broad Street United Methodist Church, 300 Broad St., Portsmouth, Va. 23707, or to the Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc., Engineering Scholarship Fund, University Development (0336), 902 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24061. Condolences may be made at www.LovingFuneralHome.com. |
James Ryan Dobbins VIRGINIA BEACH - James Ryan Dobbins, 74, died Aug. 13, 2009, in Richmond, Va. He was born in West Virginia and had retired from the U.S. Navy as a commander. During his military career from 1958-1985, he served on VF-141, VF 151, Project Air Development Squadron Four and GMU-141, VF-154, VF-121, Cruiser Destroyer Group Two, and Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet-Special Assistant Force Personnel. He had also previously worked with the Virginia Beach Chamber of Commerce, Orbital Technologies and Legal Resources. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Virginia Beach Rotary and the Bonga Golf Group. He loved flying and loved the Navy! His patriotism could only be rivaled by his love of family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Dobbins; two daughters, Catherine Ann Dobbins Madden and husband Brian of Virginia Beach and Laurie Jane Dobbins Cooksey and husband Todd of Midlothian, Va.; a son, James Ryan Dobbins Jr. and wife Kimberlee of Virginia Beach; a sister, Carol Ann Dobbins Jones of Florida; 10 grandchildren, Christopher, Austin, Drew, Brett, Reid, Blake, Ellis, Hannah Catherine, Sophia, Madelynn. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Family with burial in Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery with Fr. Thomas Quinlan officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
On Monday, August 10, 2009, William R. Dooley Sr. known to all as (Billy) departed this life after a short illness. William "Billy" was born February 25, 1938 to Geraldine Thomas. Billy was the oldest of three sons, he was educated at Christiansburg Institute in Montgomery County. Billy joined the United States Air Force as Fireman in 1955, he returned to Christiansburg In 1959. In 1963 Billy was joined in Holy Matrimony to Marva McMillan, to this union four children were born. Billy worked for many years at Lynchburg Foundry, Christiansburg Garmet Factory and L&N Cleaners. Billy was proceeded in death by his daughter, Robin Dooley and his stepfather, William Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Marva Dooley; sons, William (Wibby) and Maurice Dooley all of Christiansburg; daughter, Marvetta Dooley of Huntington, W.Va.; mother, Geraldine Thomas of Christiansburg Va.; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Sandra Dooley of Linden, N.J. and Winfred (Freddie) Dooley of Strongsville, Ohio; grandchildren, Brandon, Justin and Jarred Dooley and a special nephew Cameron. Billy also leaves to cherish his memory an aunt; nieces; numerous cousins and host of friends., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at Western Branch Baptist Church by the Rev. Greg English and Dr. Walter Black. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the church. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Betty Sue Trent Fetterman, 42, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, August 14, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100, Make a memorial contribution |
Carrie Mason Fore, 86, of Vinton, Va., died on Friday, August 14, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel. 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
FOSTER, Margot Gill, of Richmond, Virginia, originally from Isle Amrum in Germany, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Sidney "Pete" Foster. Margot is survived by her daughter, Starrene Foster and son-in-law, Jeffery Herndon; her granddaughter, Grace Herndon; her parents, Erna and Robert Gill; two step-daughters, Sylvia Triola and Sherri Foster; many aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of loyal and caring friends. Margot was an avid lover of all performing and visual arts. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to an arts organization of your choice. The memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 18, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church at 2 p.m., 9400 Redbridge Road, Richmond, Virginia 23236. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2009, in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Garrott, Bess Jones - Bess Jones Garrott Bess Jones Garrott died peacefully on July 24 following an extended illness. She was a resident of the Westminster at Lake .... |
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Nancy S. Gravley Nancy Shelton Gravley, 73, of Wytheville died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Sammy Shelton officiating. Interment was in West End Cemetery. She was born Jan. 8, 1936, in Wythe County, daughter of the late Lewis M. Sr. and Lettie Matney Shelton. She was a member of Word of Life Ministries. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.P. Gravley; three sisters, Stella S. Bateman, Neta S. Kirby and Eleanor S. Duncan; and two infant brothers, Ray Shelton and William Shelton. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Connie Gravley of Wytheville; a sister, Mabel S. Corvin of Wytheville; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Lewis M. Shelton Jr. and Teal of Wytheville, Garland F. Shelton and Arlene of Wytheville, Early J. Shelton and Dorothy of Rural Retreat, William "Billy" T. Shelton and Carol of Wytheville; a granddaughter, Ashley E. Gravley; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Word of Life Ministries Building Fund, P.O. Box 527, Wytheville, VA 24382. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Altmeyer Funeral Home is in charge. |
GREGORY, Yvonne Gilpin, of Harrisonburg, Pa., formerly of Richmond, died August 14, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
Hancock Lacy Edmond Hancock, 71, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2009 in Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. He was born in Smyth County to the late Hugh and Blanche Church Hancock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Priscilla Evans. He was retired from the Smyth County Courthouse and had been a member of the Marion Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his loving wife, Phyllis Malloyed Hancock; two stepsons, Ted Johnson and fiancÂ?e, Stacy Boardwine, George "Peanut" Johnson and Carol; two daughters, Connie Ross and husband, Gary, Karen Gillespie and husband, Jim; one sister, Therisel Berry; his grandchildren, including a beloved grandson, Ted "T.J." Johnson Jr. and special friend, Alexandra Larkin, Derick Boardwine, Jamelyn Gillespie, and Amanda Gail Boardwine; one nephew, Michael Berry; and a special friend, Hunter Testerman. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. The family received friends Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Marion Volunteer Fire Department. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, . Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion was in charge of arrangements. |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church, Williamson, with Vaughn Smith and Mark Helton officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. Visitation was held on Friday evening, August 14, 2009, from 6 until 9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Belfry. Grandsons and men of the Presbyterian Church will serve as pallbearers. R.E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, Ky., is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at, Make a memorial contribution |
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Aug 14, 2009 Harvey Edward Bray, 88, of Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville and formerly of Sandy River Road, Axton, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, at the center, where he had resided for three years. He was born July 15, 1921, in Axton to James Robert Bray and Virgie Wilson Bray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Eva Bell Barbour Bray, who died Oct. 13, 2007; and three sisters, Winnie Ashworth, Mabel Simmons and Geraldine Riddle. He retired from Pannill Knitting in 1984 as a stock coordinator. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are a son, James Robert Bray of Axton; two daughters, Dottie B. Blair of Whitmell and Brenda B. Adams of Bassett; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wrenn-Yeatts, Westover Chapel, Danville, with Pastor Ronald Peal officiating. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the service Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Axton Fire Department in Axton or to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 710 West 168th St., New York, N.Y. 10032-9982. |
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HENDERSON, Brandon J., of Montpelier, Va., departed this life August 12, 2009. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted mother, Rita Henderson; father, Walter Jackson; three sisters, LaShonda, LaToya and Juanita; one brother, David; and countless other family and friends. Remains rest with the Owens Funeral Services, 104 Green Chimney Ct. Ashland, Va. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, at the Bethany Baptist Church, Montpelier, Va. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donation be made to the Brandon Henderson Memorial Fund at the Owens Funeral Services. |
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s will be conducted Sunday, Aug. 16, at Riverside Cemetery in Murfreesboro at 2 p.m. officiated by Dr. Lee Canipe. Memorials may be sent to Murfreesboro Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 200 W. Main St., Murfreesboro, NC 27855. Services entrusted to Bladen Funeral Home, Elizabethtown. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Salem Rescue Squad, 201 South Broad St., Salem, Va. 24153 or to the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, Va. 24523 are requested. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Hinchee family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
HOLZBACH, David Thomas "Hawg," 76, of Snohomish, Wash., formerly of Richmond, Va., passed away on July 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice J.; mother, Margaret H. Bowles; father, Thomas A. Holzbach and his cat, Punky. David was born and spent his youth in Richmond, Va. At age 20, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and completed his training at Parris Island, S.C. as a Corporal. He served his country stationed in Hawaii, and later in Korea. David worked many years in electrical work all over the east coast and parts of the midwest, finally settling down in Snohomish, Wash., where he eventually retired from the Snohomish County PUD in 1997. He was active with the IBEW Local 77, and Local 245 out of Toledo, Ohio. David was very dedicated to his work and his family. David leaves behind his two loving daughters and their families, Kristina Holzbach-Burch, her husband, Hank, and their children, Natasha, Nadia, and little Hanky, and Kirsten Holzbach-Schuman, her husband, Curt, and their children, Beau and Cole. David also leaves behind his sons, Erik, Mark, and Michael Holzbach; his granddaughters, Leigh Ann, and Lynn Bower of Michigan; his sister, Sally Jones and her family, Martha Carol, Cooke, and Jack, all of Va.; aunts, Lorimer Holzbach , of Florida and Sophie and Dorothy Holzbach of Virginia. |
Carol T. Houseman Carol Tarter Houseman, 68, of Roanoke, formerly of Wytheville, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, after a courageous 22-year battle with cancer. Funeral service was held Thursday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastors Gary Houseman and Tim Craft officiating. She was a member of Bonsack United Methodist Church, Botetourt Country Club and Botetourt Ladies Golf Assoc. She had a passion for golf, gardening, camping and any form of water recreation from the mountains to the sea. She enjoyed each and every day to the fullest. Her greatest accomplishment in life was in the lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her parents, George E. Tarter and Dorothy T. Tarter, both of Wytheville; and two brothers, George E. Tarter Jr. of Roanoke and Wayne J. Tarter of Wytheville. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Dillard "Dee" Houseman of Roanoke; two sons, Guy D. Houseman of Wytheville and Curtis J. Houseman of Roanoke; grandchildren, Charles "Jeremy" Houseman, Jessica T. Houseman, Corey T. Houseman and Kyle J. Houseman; a sister and brother-in-law, Susan T. and Ernie Blair of Wytheville; a brother, Michael L. Tarter of Wytheville; in-laws, Shug and Lorraine Houseman, Jerdie and Randolph Akers, all of Wytheville, Mavis and Bobby Jones of Pulaski and Della B. Tarter of Roanoke; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; her spoiled cat, Baxter; and many special close friends. Memorial donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018; Berea Christian Church, 996 Berea Road, Wytheville, VA 24382; or Susan G. Koman Women's Cancer Assoc., Attention Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75224. Oakey's East Chapel in Roanoke was in charge of the arrangements. |
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HUNDLEY, Nancy Stuart, of Boydton, Va., passed away peacefully on August 13, 2009. She embraced life and was known for her quick wit and generous nature. A member of the Poetry Society of Virginia, she had several poems chosen for publication in their anthologies. With over 40 years of writing, she published 60 poems. An avid reader, she funded the children's room addition to the Boydton Library in memory of her mother, Zadie Stuart Hundley. Her education included Boydton High School, Stuart Hall (Staunton) and Madison College (Harrisonburg). She was a longtime member of United Daughters of the Confederacy, a league bowler in Richmond, and shop manager at May Fair House and assistant manager at Jones' Restaurant. Hobbies included teaching tennis, fly fishing and playing Canasta and Rook. She loved driving her dune buggy all over town and hosting Boydton Day activities in her yard. Nancy is survived by her brother, six nieces and nephews, numerous great-nieces and nephews; cousin, Ann Keith Hundley Brame; and many friends. Funeral services will be Sunday, 3 p.m., at Watkins Cooper Lyon Chapel. Interment will follow in the St. James Episcopal Church yard. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lake Country SPCA, P.O. Box 14, Clarksville, Va. 23927, or a charity of your choice. Condolences may also be expressed to the family at www.wclfh.com or mailed to P.O.Box 326, Boydton, Va. 23917. |
Elder Warner Hunter, of Covington, Va., passed away on Friday, August 14. 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
JACKSON, Karen Lynn, 61, of Midlothian, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Neil Jackson; daughter, Leslie Karbonit and her husband, Kirk; daughter, Jennifer Jackson and her partner, Rachel; brother, Edward Whittaker and his wife, Sarah; brother, Mark Whittaker and his wife, Lena; grandchildren, Avery Lynn and Ethan Clay and a host of other loving family and friends. Karen was a retired nurse and served the Lord faithfully through her involvement in multiple ministries at the St. Matthias Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, August 17, at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 11300 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, Va. 23113. A memorial service will follow at 12 p.m. on Monday, August 17, also at St. Matthias. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Matthias Episcopal Church to support the youth mission program. |
JOHNSON, James Arthur "JJ", departed this life at his residence Monday, August 10, 2009. He is survived by his beloved wife, Eva; two daughters, Lovely and Latecia (Tia); four sons, James Jr., Anthony, Quentin and Alvin; 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three brothers, four sisters, six sisters-in-law, five brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2009 at 2nd Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 31220 Old Dawn Rd., Hanover, Va. 23069. Interment church cemetery. |
Robert J. Jones Sr. SUFFOLK - Robert James Jones Sr., 82, died Aug. 10, 2009. A funeral will be held Monday at noon in the Melvin R. Boone Chapel of T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home. |
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Anne P. Karr VIRGINIA BEACH - Anne P. Karr, 85, died Aug. 13, 2009. A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. |
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for visitation. Burial will be in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Norfolk SPCA or to the charity of your choice. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to her caregivers from Home Instead, to the staff at Allzwell Assisted Living and Odyssey HealthCare for the kindness, love and support shown to her during the last months., Make a memorial contribution |
Frank Klein, 95, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2009. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Martha Elaine Martin LILLY 8/15/196011/1/2007, Gone yet not forgotten,, although we are apart,, your spirit lives within us,, forever in our hearts., Happy Birthday, from Your Loving Family, Make a memorial contribution |
LINEWEAVER, Sharon K., 68, of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday, August 13, 2009. She was born September 1, 1940 in Watkins Glen, N.Y., to the late John Albert and Florence Louise Knapp. She is survived by her husband, Robert N. Lineweaver of Roanoke; and her sister, Linda K. Queen of Woodstock, Va. She was a registered nurse and served in Staunton, Va., where she was head nurse of the emergency room at Kings Daughters Hospital in 1962. In Roanoke, she was head nurse of neurosurgery in 1963. Currently, Mrs. Lineweaver was an active member of the Vinton Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at the Vinton Church of Christ, 2107 Feather Road, Vinton, Va., with Bill Himes officiating. Interment will follow at the Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, Va., at 3 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Missions Fund of the Vinton Church of Christ. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel. 540-982-2221. |
In Loving Memory Of Our Beloved Son, Brother, Father, and Friend Jeffrey Lee Lucas, Sr. August 16, 1958 - April 5, 2005 Forever In Our Hearts, Make a memorial contribution |
will be today at 11 a.m. in Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge. |
MANN, Margaret Marshall, age 93, of Crewe, widow of Robert L. "Bobby" Mann, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009. She is survived by a son, Leslie E. Mann and wife, Pamla, of Crewe; a daughter, Lynne M. Inge and husband, James, of Blackstone; a brother, John Marshall of Norfolk; a sister, Gladys Speight of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Shane Mann of Chesterfield, Kari Wilson of Dinwiddie, Avril Givens of Appalachia and Katelyn Inge of Blackstone; four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews; and a devoted friend and companion, Rosa Jennings of Victoria. The family expresses gratitude to Dr. Jonathan Marston for his loving care and devotion to Margaret. Mrs. Mann was a retired beautician, a member of the Crewe VFW Post Ladies' Auxiliary, and a member of the Crewe Baptist Church, where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 16, with burial to follow in Crewe Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home on Saturday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Crewe Baptist Church Music Ministry. |
MARTIN, Samuel Bryant, 62, of St. Stephens Church, Va., passed away August 12, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Brenda "Penny" Martin; his three children, Michelle Martin, Welford Reece, Lancie Denise Mazza and husband, Scott; seven grandchildren, Angela, Jessica, Megan, Ashley, Jacob, Sierra and Freddie; one great-grandson, Jaden Storm St. Mary; one older brother, Melvin Martin; and two younger sisters, Audrey Howard and Juanita Villager. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Vernon and Madeline Martin; and his brother, Ellwood Martin. Remains rest at B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett, where the family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Bruington Baptist Church. Interment in church cemetery. |
Wanda V. Martin Wanda Virginia Martin, 77, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, at her home after a battle with cancer in the loving care of her family. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church at Bane. Interment will be in Sunrise Memory Gardens at Rich Creek. She was born Aug. 4, 1932, in Bluff City, daughter of the late Sherman Elmer and Nora Mayo Parker; a son, Timothy Ray Parker; and three sisters, Gladys Wilson, Cora Lee Martin and Ruth Perdue. Survivors include her beloved husband of 46 years, the Rev. Thomas "Tom" Martin; four daughters and sons-in-law, Regina and Joe Tabor of Dublin, Venus Parker of Portsmouth, Winky Addison of Pulaski and Tina Ballard of Pearisburg; a son and daughter-in-law, Howard "Peanut" and Bobbie Tabor of Portsmouth; a stepdaughter, Robin Lynn Martin of Max Meadows; six grandchildren, Jason Tabor and wife, Jennifer, of Radford, Angalina Martin and husband, Tony, of Pembroke, Matthew Tabor and wife, Kristina, U.S. Air Force, Italy, Timothy Addison of Pulaski, Joshua Tabor of Portsmouth and Ethan Ballard of Pearisburg; a stepgrandchild, Wendy Myers of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven great-grandchildren, Dylan Spencer, Kiersten Martin and Logan Martin, all of Pembroke, Justin Tabor and Jackson Tabor, both of Radford, Alyssa Tabor and Keira Tabor, both of Italy; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Irene and Minor Jones of Pearisburg; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Barbara Martin of Narrows; two sisters, Hazel Clyburn of Moundsville, W.Va., and Martha Brooks of Roanoke; and a brother, Elmer Parker of California. The family will receive friends Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. (service time) at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at kendallfuneral, . Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is in charge of the arrangements. |
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Bertha Elaine McFarland, 66, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2009. Services are private. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
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was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, from the Logan Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor David Smedly officiating. Musician and soloist were Laura Rogne and Ray Rita Peel. She was greatly loved, and will be missed by all who knew her., Make a memorial contribution |
3 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2009, at the Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Ollie Calvin Meeks Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Ollie Calvin Meeks Jr. of Virginia Beach, formerly of Spotsylvania, Va., departed this life Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, following a short battle with cancer. He was 69. Known as "Junior" or "JR" to most of his family and friends, he will be greatly missed. He was born October 1939 to the late Ollie Calvin Meeks and Martha Daniel Sprouse (Meeks) of Louisa, Va. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Shirley Ann Barlow and his only sister, Shirley Jean Thomas. Junior worked for Safeway stores for 27 years and 15 years with Food Lion before retiring in 2006. After his retirement, he enjoyed visiting family and reconnecting with many old friends. He also enjoyed the companionship of his close friend Donna Manning and accompanied her on several trips across the country. He is survived by three daughters, Kathy Lynn Wertz and her husband Mike of Chesapeake, Beverly Leigh Oden and her husband David, and Tracey Elaine Martin, all of Virginia Beach; five brothers, Henry D. of Spotsylvania, Paul H. of Warrenton, Allen B. of Michigan, Roy F. and Charles P., both of Fredericksburg; his grandchildren, Christopher and Heather Wertz, Courtney, Candice and Ryan Oden, Alexis and Natalee Martin, who truly were the light of his life; as well as many loving sisters-in-law; nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank all of Junior's caregivers, friends, and church for all the excellent care, support and understanding during his illness. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17, at the funeral home with burial to follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to The or The . Please visit Junior's memorial at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
MILLER, Charles L., of Richmond, departed this life on August 13, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral notice later. |
will follow shortly thereafter at 2 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Miller family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church for 42 years and active in its Women's Circle groups and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and a member of Bally's Fitness Aerobics. Survivors include her loving husband, Bobby G. Mitchem; a son, Bobby G. Mitchem Jr. of Virginia Beach; a daughter, Karen M. Murphy and husband Melvin of Ruston, La.; three grandchildren, Melvin Jr., Shane and Kenny Murphy; and a brother, Thomas E. Holt Jr. and wife Ann Marie of Suffolk. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. A funeral will be held at Memorial United Methodist Church, 804 Gammon Road, Virginia Beach, 10 a.m. Monday by the Rev. John W. Cole II. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Memorial United Methodist Church. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. John Sayles and his staff for their loving care and support. Friends may offer condolences at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
Sevantilal M. Modi VIRGINIA BEACH - Sevantilal Mangaldas Modi passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, at approximately 7:45 p.m. He died of a long and valiant battle with colon cancer. He is survived by his brother, Raman M. Modi; his sister, Kantaben Modi; and the mother of his children, Ila S. Modi. He is also survived by his three children, Ashlesha Modi, Bela Modi and Sagar Sevantilal Modi. A funeral and cremation ceremony will be held Sunday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, 3600 Virginia Beach Blvd. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2009, in the Chapel at Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, Va. with the Dr. William Klein officiating. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Hospice and Dr. Crews for the care and love that they gave to Dad. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, 315 Myers St., Lexington, Va. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Necessary Pauline Faye Necessary, 78, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009 at Ridgefield Assisted Living in Seven Mile Ford. She was born in Tannersville to the late Paul R. and Verlie N. Necessary. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Clifford Russell Necessary. She was a graduate of Rich Valley High School and Lees McCrae College as a medical records librarian. She worked several years in Pinehurst, N.C., and 30 years for Dr. C.C. Hatfield in Saltville. She was a member of the Wesley's Chapel United Methodist Church where she served 25 years as secretary and treasurer. Survivors include a sister-in-law, June Neal Necessary of Tazewell; and three nephews, Rusty Necessary and Andy Necessary, both of Tazewell, and Kirk Necessary of Tannersville. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Wesley's Chapel UMC. Burial will follow in the Necessary Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Online condolences may be made at drhendersonfun, . D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. |
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Murray Leon Nixon Sr. EDENTON - Murray Leon Nixon Sr. of the 3000 block of Hock Road died Aug. 14, 2009. Arrangements are pending with Evans Funerals and Cremations of Edenton. |
will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 17, in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Kempsville Volunteer Rescue Squad. You may pay condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
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11 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2009, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
PERKINS, Elizabeth C., 80, of Richmond, died August 11, 2009. Surviving are her husband, Morris A. Perkins; two sons, Christopher and William Spencer; daughter, Jacqueline Spencer; six grand-children, six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Yolanda Jackson and Francine Jackson; two nieces, two brothers-in-law, sister-in-law; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where the family will receive friends Sunday, August 16, from 5 to 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, August 17, at Providence Park Baptist Church, 468 E. Ladies Mile Road. Rev. Dr. Jerome Ross, officiating. Entombment Forest Lawn Mausoleum. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
s will be held at noon on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
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Elinor L. Potter, 92, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. She was born on February 24, 1917, in Englewood, Colo., but spent most of her childhood up through high school in beautiful Southern California. She loved to read, cook, sew, garden, and spend time with her family. She traveled the country extensively with her husband and lived in many states including Alaska twice. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Potter; and her two sisters, Florence Pech and Annette Ash. She is survived by her daughter, Coleen Fitzwater, of Roanoke, Va.; son, Craig Potter, of Carrington, N.D.; granddaughter and husband, Jennifer and James Corbally, of Roanoke, Va.; two other granddaughters, Kim and Kristina; and other extended family. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
Wendy S. Richards NORFOLK - Wendy S. Richards, 43, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. She is survived by her loving husband, Keith Richards; three children, Jason, Jesse and Haley Richards; and parents, Patricia and Rodney Dunbar. Services will be private. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Helen J. Roane WILLIAMSTON - Helen Johnson Roane, 89, died Aug. 13, 2009. A funeral will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. in First United Methodist Church. Biggs Funeral Home is in charge. |
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will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2009, in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service on Saturday, August 15, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Those sending memorial contributions, please consider Cornerstone Pentecostal Holiness Church. Online condolence messages to the family can be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
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SANDERS, Patricia Marguerite, of Mechanics-ville, formerly of Paynesville, Minnesota, widow of Samuel R. Sanders Jr., died August 13, 2009. She is survived by sons, Edward P. Sanders and John Sanders; a daughter, Sarah Civay; a brother, Gerald Pierce; grandchildren, Gregory, Michael and Deniz Civay, Aaron Sanders, Katherine and David Sanders. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville. Reception to follow. Interment private. |
James B. Saunders CHESAPEAKE - James B. Saunders, 61, passed away Aug. 13, 2009. He was born July 18, 1948, to the late Molly Saunders Woodhouse and Henry Saunders in Franklin, Va. He was a retired police officer from the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. He is survived by his wife, Maichelle Saunders; two daughters, Crystal S. White and Charmaine Saunders; two sons, Keith Saunders and Jermaine Saunders; one sister, Celecia Weaver; one brother, Henry Saunders Jr.; five grandchildren; in-laws, Susie and Johnny Porcher; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 120 W. Berkley Ave., Norfolk. Interment will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Monday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. in Gethsemane Community Fellowship Baptist Church, 1317 E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
celebrating Shelby's life will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2009, from the Chapel of Hope Mausoleum at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Bobby Harris will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 16, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2009, in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
SMITH, Walter P. Jr., 90, of Sandston, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Iva Twiford Smith; brother, Stuart Smith; and sister, Kathryn Adams. He is survived by four children, William S. Smith (Diane), Elizabeth "Betty" S. Schutte, Nancy S. Lickey, Walter P. Smith III (Dot); eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Walter attended school in Richmond, Cass Tech in Detroit, Advanced Aviation Engineering in Chicago and Burbank and VCU in Richmond. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Aviation branch during WWII, 1941 to 1945. Walter was an Architectural Service Rep for U.S. Plywood Corp., opened his own business, Architectural Wall Systems Inc., and then operated as a General Contractor. He was a longtime member of Corinth UMC and a Master Mason of Sandston Masonic Lodge for 57 years. He was active as a volunteer in many civic organizations, including the Boy Scouts, Ruritan Club, the Lay Witness Mission Program, and he had a passion for the arts: writing poetry and stories and designing sculptures and driftwood flower arrangements. Walter was also an avid salt water fisherman and loved the water and boating. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., with a Masonic service at 2 p.m., on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Va. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2009 at Corinth United Methodist Church, 23 West Williamsburg Road, Sandston, Va. A private interment will be held at Washington Memorial Park prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Corinth United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or the Masonic Home of Virginia, 4101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Va. |
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s will be conducted 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2009, from Oakey's North Chapel with the Reverend James R. Millsaps officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorials be made to Preston Oaks Baptist Church, 102 Preston Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24012. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Randolph J. SPENCE 1/1/1934 8/15/2008, Your One Year Anniversary in Heaven, The Pearly Gates were opened,, A gentle voice, said, "Come,", And with farewells unspoken, He gently entered home., Love, Randy, June, Fuzzy, Buddy, Red, Johnny, Jay, Travis, Bow and Little Bits, Make a memorial contribution |
Phyllis D. Staples, 67, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Bedford, Va., died on Thursday, August 13, 2009. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home, Bedford, Va., 540-586-9167., Make a memorial contribution |
STARGELL, James R. Sr. "Slim," 84, of Richmond, formerly of New Kent, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2009. James was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Christine; parents, Arthur and Evelyn; brothers, Jack and Glen; sister, Doris; and son-in-law, Elmo Whitehurst. James is survived by his children, Margaret Reamer (Donald) and their children, Donnie and Anthony; Mary Roberts (Skip) and their children, Kip, Bobbi, and James; Dorothy Whitehurst and her children, Stacy, Tina, and Robert; James Stargell Jr. (Carolyn) and their children, Erica, Jimmy, and Joey; and Debbie Sibley Fletcher and her children, Sonny and David. James is also survived by his sister, Frances, and 20 great-grandchildren. James served his country in the United States Navy. He was also a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, American Legion, and the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 15 and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 16 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel, where funeral services will be 1 p.m. on Monday, August 17. Interment will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park. |
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Bruce Stowell, 62, of Fincastle, Va., passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at his home. He was predeceased by his parents, Schulyer and Lillian Hambel Stowell; a son, Billy; and a brother, Bill. Bruce is survived by his wife and best friend, Linda; children, William and his wife, Amanda, and special granddaughter, Ariana, Valerie and her fiance, Danny, Denise, Melissa, Joyce, Walter and Christian; brothers, Freddy and Michael; sisters, Linda and Carol; 11 grandchildren; special motherin-law, Anne; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many special friends including, John, Howie, Ed, Don and Ray. Friends are welcome to call on Saturday, August 15, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday, August 16, 2009, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville. A Funeral Mass celebrating Bruce's life will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2009, at The Church of the Transfiguration, 7624 Roanoke Road, Fincastle. Interment will be private for the family. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Swartz Jr., Henry George - Henry George Swartz, Jr. Henry George Swartz, Jr., age 81, of Woodbridge, passed away August 8, 2009. He was a retired parts clerk with .... |
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THOMPSON, Laurie Moore, 89, of Dundas, Va., widow of Robert Norman Thompson Jr., died August 14, 2009. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, R. Bruce Thompson and Walter F. and Bernice Thompson; two grandsons, Walter F. (Frankie) Thompson Jr. and Thomas A. Thompson; and one brother, Maxie F. Moore, all of Dundas. She was a devoted member of Perseverance Christian Church. The family will receive friends Saturday (tonight) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clarke Funeral Home in Kenbridge, where funeral services will be held Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 2 p.m. Interment in the Perseverance Christian Church Cemetery, Dundas. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Kenbridge Fire Department, P.O. Box 556, Kenbridge, Va. 23944; or to the Kenbridge Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 328, Kenbridge, Va. 23944. |
will be held Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m., both at Franklin Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Franklin Presbyterian Church, 405 Lee St. Franklin, VA 23851 or CaringBridge, P.O. Box 131447, Houston, TX 77219-1447. Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads Office, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
TUCKER, William S. Sr., 83, of Richmond, passed away Friday, August 14, 2009. He was a widower of Elizabeth R. Tucker and Maud T. Tucker. He is survived by two sons, Dr. William S. Tucker Jr. and his wife, Julie, and Dr. James R. Tucker and his wife, Cathy; two stepsons, Richard J. Mizell and his wife, Bonnie, and Robert B. Mizell; one brother, Richard T. Tucker and his wife, Jane; and six grandchildren. Mr. Tucker retired from the Virginia State Dept. of Transportation after 42 years of service. A memorial service will be held 12:15 p.m. Sunday at Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 W. Huguenot Rd. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bon Air Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund or Benevolence Fund. |
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Percy Cardwell On Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, God saw the road was getting tough so He called his child home. Percy was born Feb. 21, 1948, to the late Luke and Queen Arlene Graham Cardwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene and Ernest, and five sisters, Annie, Rachel, Mary, Mildred and LaJaynetts. He leaves to cherish his memory one brother, James "Popeye" Cardwell, of Roanoke, one sister, Magdalean Cheatham, of Lynchburg, a devoted niece, Ardelia Charlton (Clayton), of Lynchburg and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at Pilot Mountain Baptist Church, Concord, with the Rev. L.E. Hankins officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. His remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. The family is receiving friends at the residence of his sister, Magdalean "Dolly," 3408 Campbell Ave., and the cortege will assemble at Community Funeral Home. Condolences may be e-mailed to comfuneral@aol.com. Community Funeral Home directing. Published in the Lynchburg News & Advance on 8/15/2009 Notice • Guest Book • Funeral home info Send sympathy flowers • Visit the gift shop • Make a memorial contribution Share photos, videos and more with Legacy Memorial Websites. Find out more. Eubank, Opal Taylor View/Sign Guest Book Opal Taylor Eubank Opal Taylor Eubank, 83, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Claude Melvin Eubank. Born Nov. 3, 1925, in Madison Heights, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edward Taylor and the late Edna Elizabeth Watts Taylor. Mrs. Eubank was a devoted Christian and a longtime member of Thomas Road Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Taylor. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Elois Jennings and Edna Morcom, and her husband, Bobby; four granddaughters, Glenda Ramsey and her husband, Keith, Teresa Thomas and her husband, Eric, Brianne Sullenger and her husband, Ben, and Lauren Harrell and her husband, Chris; six great-grandchildren, Justin and Jillian Ramsey, Bailey, Parker and Berkleigh Thomas and Claire Harrell; one sister, Bessie Moss; one sister-in-law, Marita Taylor; one cousin, Garland Taylor; two special friends, Dot Stinnett and Eve Thomas; and many nieces and nephews. All are residents of Madison Heights. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at Thomas Road Baptist Church Pate Chapel by Pastor Jonathan Falwell, Dr. Jim Moon and the Rev. David Heerspink. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at Whitten Monelison Chapel and at other times at the residence. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution is asked to consider Thomas Road Baptist Church, 1 Mountain View Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502. Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, (434) 929-5712, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send a condolence to the family, please go to www.whittenfuneral home.com. Published in the Lynchburg News & Advance on 8/15/2009 Notice • Guest Book • Funeral home info Send sympathy flowers • Visit the gift shop • Make a memorial contribution Share photos, videos and more with Legacy Memorial Websites. Find out more. Marlowe, Dixie Ellyn Kegley View/Sign Guest Book Dixie Ellyn Kegley Marlowe Dixie Ellyn Kegley Marlowe, 70, of Marietta, Ga., died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in N.E. Atlanta, Ga. Born Oct. 16, 1938, in Bedford County, she was a daughter of Katherine Goode Kegley and Cecil F. Kegley. In addition to her parents, she was survived by her daughter, Leslie Marlowe, of Chamblee, Ga., and a sister, Gloria Gill Kerns, of Alpharetta, Ga. She is preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Steele. Dixie attended elementary schools in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Amherst and graduated from Decatur High School in 1956. She earned her B.A. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1960. She married David L. Marlowe of Kings Mt., N.C., that same year. They were parents of Leslie Karen Marlowe, who was born in Gastonia, N.C., in 1965. Later they divorced. Dixie taught art and Spanish at Norcross Middle School for 30 years. She retired several years ago and lived in Marietta, Ga., for many years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fernbank Musuem of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307. Dixie was a member of Holy Innocence Episcopal Church in Sandy Springs, Ga., where a memorial service is planned at a later date. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, in Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Mark Wilkerson officiating. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Bedford, (540) 586-3443. Published in the Lynchburg News & Advance on 8/15/2009 Notice • Guest Book • Funeral home info Send sympathy flowers • Visit the gift shop • Make a memorial contribution Share photos, videos and more with Legacy Memorial Websites. Find out more. Tinsley, Amanda Moore View/Sign Guest Book Amanda Moore Tinsley Mrs. Amanda Moore Tinsley of Bedford departed this life Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, at Carrington Nursing Home. She was born in Amherst County on April 28, 1920, to the late George and Mary Francis Brown Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, William David Tinsley, and a sister, Josephine Moore Dean. Amanda leaves to cherish her memories one brother, Saint Joseph Moore (Ruby); a sister-in-law, Nannie Rucker (Jake); three devoted nieces, Teresa Dean, Pamela Jackson (Payton) and Jean Akerson; two devoted nephews, Frank and Robert Akerson Jr. (Gaynelle); a devoted cousin, Godfrey Brown; devoted friends in Christ, the Rev. William Higginbotham (Mary), Matilda Bowles, Velma and Daniel Davis, Helen and Robert Burks and Marion Winston; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A special thank you to Community Funeral Home, McGurk House, Centra Health, Carrington Nursing Home, CVAA, Gentle Sheppard Hospice, Smith Fariss, Nelson Crouch and James Welch. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. L.S. Otey officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Her remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. The cortege will assemble at the church. Condolences may be e-mailed to comfuneral@aol.com. Community Funeral Home directing. Published in the Lynchburg News & Advance on 8/15/2009 Notice • Guest Book • Funeral home info Send sympathy flowers • Visit the gift shop • Make a memorial contribution Share photos, videos and more with Legacy Memorial Websites. Find out more. Wilkerson, Atwell Hughes View/Sign Guest Book Atwell Hughes "Nat" Wilkerson Atwell Hughes "Nat" Wilkerson, 83, of Bedford, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Bedford County on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1925, a son of the late Walter Holcomb Wilkerson and Hettie James Wilkerson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Lucille Dora Holdren Wilkerson. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church and was a retired employee of Frank Chervan Inc. with more than 40 years of service. Nat is survived by a son, Walter Douglas Wilkerson, and his wife, Bonita, of Plattsmouth, Nev.; a daughter, Carolyn Sue Lamm, and her husband, Philip, of Amherst; two sisters, Mildred W. Arrington and June W. Mens, and a brother, John W. Wilkerson, all of Bedford; and six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 1145 Penicks Mill Road, Thaxton, VA 24174. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Shoop officiating. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Bedford, (540) 586-3443. 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In Loving Memory of Randolph (Monk) Sr. VEST Stories are always being told and those keep you with us. You are so loved and missed., Happy Birthday!, Love, Bessie, Randy & Linda Carol, Larry, Annette, Angie, Nancy, Rob, Great-Grandchildren, Make a memorial contribution |
Warren Jimmy Lee Warren, 77, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
immediately following in the church. Rev. Jonathan Jonas will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to FUMC in Marion, the Brian Warren Children's Education Trust Fund, AmSouth Bank, 9206 Parkwest Blvd., Knoxville, Tenn. 37923 and to the Nancy H. Warren Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Bank of Marion. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . SeaverBrown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Warren Family., Make a memorial contribution |
WELL, Ronald R., 46, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, August 12, 2009. He is survived by his sisters, Colleen Rowe, Cathy Wright and Caren Well. The family is planning a memorial service that will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
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Virginia A. White VIRGINIA BEACH - Virginia Anne White, 72, passed away Aug. 12, 2009. Mrs. White was born in Medford, Mass., and resided most of her life in Virginia Beach. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kay O. White and a son, John D. White. Survivors include two daughters, Susan E. Hartley and husband Jay and Debbie Ray; a daughter-in-law, Robin White, all of Virginia Beach; and six grandchildren. A celebration of Mrs. White's life will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Mitch Canton at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made in her memory to the Virginia Beach SPCA. Condolences may be offered at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2009, in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Shoop officiating. To send condolences, please visit, . Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2009, at Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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